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Miri lorry driver apologises after dog dragged tied behind vehicle
A lorry driver in Miri has apologised after a viral video showed his dog being dragged while tied to the back of his lorry. He claimed he forgot the dog was still tied up after the rain stopped, and said the animal has been treated and is reported safe. Miri district police confirmed receiving a report on the incident.
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Three men arrested in Miri over entertainment outlet brawl
Police in Miri arrested three local men aged 29, 32 and 33 believed to have been involved in a fight at an entertainment outlet in Marina Phase 2. The case came to light after police found a three-minute video on Facebook, and the suspects have been remanded for two days under Section 147 of the Penal Code.
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Lo Khere Chiang says Sarawak still needs Abang Johari to finish transformation plans
SUPP deputy secretary-general Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said Sarawak still needs Abang Johari Tun Openg's experience to complete major transformation initiatives. He was responding to Abang Johari's recent remarks about his age and eventual leadership succession at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention in Miri on Sept 13. Lo cited renewable energy, hydrogen, the ART, a new airport and deep-sea port as projects that need continuity.
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Miri Hospital blood bank collects 6,000 donors, needs 4,000 more
Miri Hospital's blood bank has received about 6,000 donors as of August this year and needs roughly 4,000 more to reach its target of 10,000 donors by year-end. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the target requires at least 1,000 donors a month and depends on continued cooperation from the community and NGOs. He spoke after attending the Malaysia Day 2026 Blood Donation Programme at Dewan Aster, Miri.
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Dr Jerip: Sarawak PBB handover needs preparation, not a fixed date
A PBB Supreme Council member says the focus of Sarawak's leadership transition should be on preparation and continuity rather than timing. Datuk Dr Jerip Susil was responding to Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg's remarks in Miri on Sept 13 about eventually making way for younger leaders.
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PBB leader says Abang Johari alone decides when to step down
A PBB Supreme Council member said only Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg knows when he will step aside, after the Premier told a Miri convention he may not serve another term. Ahmad Ibrahim said the remarks should not be over-read and that Sarawak's long-term plans will outlast any leader.
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Miri rabies vaccination drive draws low turnout, Lee urges dog owners to act
Only 114 dogs were vaccinated at the mobile rabies clinic at A Hong Grocer Tudan in Miri over the weekend of Sept 12-13, prompting State Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin to call for greater turnout. The Sarawak Veterinary Service Department will hold further mobile vaccination sessions on the remaining weekends of September, offering free microchipping and licensing.
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Abang Johari: next term may be my last, PBB must prepare successors
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg said his next term could be his last and that older Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu leaders should make way for younger ones. Speaking at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention at Miri Indoor Stadium on Sunday, the 76-year-old party president said succession was inevitable and younger leaders must be trained to engage Sarawak's diverse communities.
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PROSPEK 2026 in Miri unites agencies to help mental health patients
The launch of PROSPEK 2026 in Miri brings together government agencies including Miri Hospital, LHDN and PERKESO to support individuals with mental health issues. Miri mayor Adam Yii said community support and job opportunities are key to their recovery.
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Two held over aluminium ladder theft in Miri
Police arrested two local men, aged 45 and 42, after CCTV footage showed the alleged theft of an aluminium ladder outside a house in Miri. The incident happened around 3pm on Sept 11, and the suspects were picked up in Pujut 9 and Desa Pujut Permy. The case is being investigated under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft.
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Fahmi: Verify AI-generated Malaysia Day graphics before sharing
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reminded content creators and publishers to verify AI-generated graphics, especially those featuring the Jalur Gemilang, before posting. He said enforcement agencies like PDRM and MCMC can act if such content violates laws. He spoke after officiating the National-level Malaysia Day Celebration 2026 Exhibition at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching.
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Fire crew frees locked car at Kampung Tudan Fasa 6 home
A Fire and Rescue team from the Lutong station helped open a car locked from the inside at a house on Jalan Harmoni, Kampung Tudan Fasa 6, Miri. The emergency call came in at 12.52pm and the operation was completed shortly after.
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More than 300 bid farewell as FDS crash victim Alexson Adit laid to rest in Lambir
Alexson Adit Henry, a 31-year-old Flying Doctor Service assistant medical officer, was buried at the Anglican Cemetery in Lambir, Miri, on Sept 14 after a funeral service at Good Shepherd Church in Lutong. He was one of five people killed when an FDS helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram on Sept 8.
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Fahmi: Wear N95 masks at Kuching Malaysia Day fireworks as haze persists
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysia Day 2026 fireworks at Kuching Waterfront will go ahead as scheduled, but advised the public to wear N95 masks outdoors amid the haze. He spoke after opening the national-level Malaysia Day exhibition at Plaza Merdeka, which runs until Sept 16 and features the history of Malaysia's formation.
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Abang Johari: GPS must score high marks to keep developing Sarawak
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg told a PBB convention in Miri that GPS must perform well in the coming state election to continue the state's development agenda. He also said the Sarawak government has agreed in principle to set up a Miri Greater Agency to coordinate development in fringe and rural areas such as Lambir and Marudi.
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Abang Johari hints current term may be his last as Sarawak Premier
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said his current term could be his last, telling a PBB convention in Miri that older leaders must make way for the younger generation. The PBB president, who turns 80 in four years, said he will decide when the time comes and stressed the party must prepare successors.
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Five killed in Miri flying doctor helicopter crash; 12-year-old son still waits for mother
A helicopter carrying a Health Ministry flying doctor team crashed while trying to land at Long Lellang short take-off and landing airport in Sarawak's northern interior on the afternoon of the 8th, killing all five on board. The dead include a pilot, a doctor, a medical assistant and two nurses; the mother of nurse Deborah Mors said in Miri that her grandson refuses to believe his mother is gone and keeps waiting for her to come back.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak and Sabah strength reinforces Malaysia
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak's development is not only for the state but part of building a stronger, more competitive Malaysia. He said Sarawak is ready to share its energy and infrastructure capacity with Sabah, including an electricity grid connection, and stressed the need for a united Sabah and Sarawak voice at the federal level in line with MA63. He spoke at the launch of the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at Stadium Tertutup Miri.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak's MA63 demands grounded in constitution, not excessive
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has always been rational in pursuing its MA63 rights, basing demands on the Federal Constitution and the state's capacity. Speaking at a PBB Northern Zone convention in Miri, he said the PM had agreed Sabah and Sarawak should have one-third representation in the Dewan Rakyat, and that Sarawak proposed a special grant formula of 10 or five per cent of revenue depending on the country's fiscal position.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak to build next economy on AI, semiconductors, energy
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg told a PBB Northern Zone convention in Miri that the state must move beyond oil and gas into technology, AI, semiconductors, renewable energy and research. He cited a planned Sarawakian-built nanosatellite, semiconductor work and free tertiary education as pillars, saying higher state income must reach households.
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Sarawak to fund education of crash nurse's daughter Euodia until she becomes a doctor
The Sarawak government will cover the education expenses of Euodia, daughter of the late Flying Doctor Service nurse Debra Moset, until she becomes a doctor. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention 2026 in Miri, adding that similar aid will be considered for children of other victims of the Long Lellang helicopter crash that killed five healthcare personnel and a pilot on Sept 8.
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Abang Johari shares Sarawak economic vision with ADB in Manila
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is interested in Sarawak's approach to economic development and poverty eradication. He shared the state's vision and experience at a meeting in Manila, Philippines last week. He said this while speaking at the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at the Miri Indoor Stadium today.
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Sarawak Premier: Sea reclamation technology key to expanding Miri Port
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said engineering technology for sea reclamation will be used to expand Miri Port's capacity. He said a knowledge-based approach covering hydrology and sediment movement allows development in sea-facing areas. He spoke at the opening of the PBB Sarawak Northern Zone Special Convention at Miri Indoor Stadium.
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Sarawak agrees in principle to set up Greater Miri Development Agency
The Sarawak government has agreed in principle to establish a Greater Miri Development Agency to coordinate development in Miri's outskirts, including Lambir, Marudi and interior areas. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this at the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention 2026 held at Miri Indoor Stadium. The proposed agency would follow the model of the Greater Kuching Development Agency.