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1. Car loses control on Miri-Bintulu coastal road, 22-year-old driver dies

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Jalan Coastal Miri-Bintulu, Bekenu, Sarawak 31.5 km

   A 22-year-old local man died after the car he was driving lost control and collided with a four-wheel-drive vehicle on Jalan Coastal Miri-Bintulu in Bekenu at about 8pm. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Miri Hospital paramedics, while the other driver suffered minor injuries. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

2. Sarawak minister: BIMP-EAGA must move from dialogue to delivery

   6 days ago Borneo Post Miri, Sarawak 9.6 km

   Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said BIMP-EAGA cooperation must now focus on implementation, not just dialogue. Speaking at the 4th BIMP-EAGA Trade Facilitation Cluster Meeting in Miri, he called for concrete projects in connectivity, trade and border facilitation to benefit people and businesses in the region.