MIRI: A fuel tanker truck crashed and overturned about 8.30am on Sunday at Km52 Miri coastal road near Kampung Pelapi in Bekenu. Fortunately the driver identified as Jerry Jawa, 30, from Kanowit, managed to escape before the tanker erupted into flames. State traffic police chief, Superintendent Alexson Naga Chabu, said
We promise to do it, we’ll deliver it GPS way: Abang Johari MIRI: The state government will invest heavily in the infrastructure sector of this division, but the Chief Minister is not revealing any details. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move is part of Gabungan
MIRI: A man in his 50s was on his way to his relatives’ house for Chinese New Year visit when he was told a snake was dangling from underneath his car Wednesday morning. The 10-foot-reptile was spotted by other road users while the car was navigating the Pelita Roundabout at
MIRI: The state government has paid out over RM31.6 million in compensation for land acquired for nine infrastructural and development projects here and Marudi district. These include a site for the new Miri city hall which cost RM22.1 million, and the improvement of the banks of Baram River (costing RM6.1
14-year-old saved from rising flood waters in nick of time LAWAS: Frolicking in the flood is fun for most children, especially for those who can swim. But for non-swimmers if you think it is safe to watch your friends splashing in rising floods, think again. That was what happened to
MIRI: An elderly man sustained burns to his body when fire broke out and destroyed his house in Kampung Lambir on Sunday evening. Two fire engines from Miri and Lopeng fire station were rushed to the scene after responded to an alert call at 4.36pm. Upon arrival, the 80-year-old injured
MIRI: Sarawak will study Putrajaya’s proposal to emulate Iceland’s policy of imposing a curfew on those under 18 years old to prevent them from getting involved in negative activities. Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state needs to study the proposal
MIRI: Sarawak will be counting on Ivana Sonia Beriak and Janeter Kadir to bring national glory after both were selected by the Malaysia Floorball Association to represent Malaysia in the Asia Oceania qualifiers at Huamark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand from Jan 27 to Feb 1. The lasses will undergo centralised
MIRI: Within a few hours, this year will end and we will be into 2019. Before that happens, let’s do some quick recap of various happengings in this city and Miri Division as a whole. Let’s start off with floods as several low-lying areas got inundated every time it rained.
MIRI: A heavy downpour caused flash floods and brought traffic to a standstill in the city at 5pm yesterday in what is said to be the worst flash floods experienced this year. The floods rose to knee level, catching many people and vehicle owners off-guard. Miri is prone to flash
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