Miri Customs Dept seizes lorry laden with contraband fags
MIRI: The Sarawak Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has seized a lorry loaded with 740,000 contraband cigarettes of various brands. The haul has an estimated value of RM648,730.00, including duties and taxes. Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahaya detailed the operation, stating that the lorry was intercepted on June 6 at 11.24am by a team from […]
Plans for traditional medicine institute in Miri
MIRI: A branch of the Fudan Institute of Traditional Medicine will be set up here. The move was announced by Prof Dr Dong Jingcheng, president of the Fudan Institute of Integrative Medicine at Huashan Hospital in China, on Tuesday. “We will do it step by step,” he stated, responding to a question about future collaborations […]
Recreational boat seized for licence infringement
MIRI: A recreational boat with seven passengers on board ran foul of the law off Kuala Baram on Saturday. Its local skipper and two crew members were pulled up after patrolling Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency personnel discovered they had transgressed licence conditions of the boat. According to MMEA Miri Zone director Maritime Captain Mohd Khairol […]
Three killed, four others survive Miri crash
MIRI: A single-car accident at Jalan Miri-Bintulu here yesterday (May 5) claimed the lives of three individuals and left four others injured. The incident happened near Rumah Nginbang Mile 72 Suai, Niah as the vehicle, carrying an entourage en route to deliver a wedding proposal in Belaga from Taman Tunku, met with disaster when its […]
Deputy minister praises Miri journalists for professionalism
MIRI: In a heartfelt gesture recognizing the dedication and professionalism of journalists in Miri, Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew gave them a pat on the back. Speaking at the Northern Sarawak Journalist Association (NSJA) Children Education incentive awards last night (Apr 29), he expressed […]
Miri ready to host six sporting events in upcoming SUKMA
MIRI: This city stands ready to host six sports events for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) set to take place from August 17 to 24. Having said this, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin added the venues include Marina Bay for sailing sport; Miri Stadium for rugby; Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club […]
New four lane road along Miri-Bintulu stretch now open to public
MIRI: The Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Pan Borneo branch today officially opened a four-lane, two-way road, stretching from CH14+500 to CH24+400 along the Miri-Bintulu Road. JKR made the announcement via its official Facebook page. “With the opening of the Beluru Interchange, effective immediately, commuters can expect smoother traffic flow and reduced travel times,” it […]
Duo detained in Miri for suspected drug trafficking
MIRI: The police detained two locals on suspicion of drug trafficking during a raid in the city and seized a substantial quantity of drugs weighing a total of 1,554.15 grams. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu who confirmed the arrested, said the suspects a man and a woman aged 23 and 46, were detained […]
Sarawak may have additional state constituencies
MIRI: A re-delineation of electoral boundaries to increase state constituencies in Sarawak is expected to be carried out soon. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the State government has been informed by the Election Commission (EC) on the matter. “We have been informed (by the EC) on the need to review […]
Pusan National University students complete programme at Curtin Malaysia
MIRI: Eight students from Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea, have successfully concluded a two-week Travel Writing and Photography short course at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) as part of the university’s overseas Summer/Winter Programme. The participants, Kim Hyun Joon, Dayeon Kang, Chae-a Lee, Hong Yuna, Yuri Hong, See Hyun Jeon, Minji Kim, and Ji […]
