News near Boulevard Shopping Mall Miri Sarawak
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Yii: RM19m spent on Pujut roads, drainage and lights since 2022
Miri mayor and Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii said about RM9.21 million went to resurfacing or upgrading 75 roads and over RM10.14 million to 97 drainage projects in Pujut between 2022 and 2025. Speaking at a PCDS 2030 programme at SM Pei Min in Miri, he said flooding, traffic congestion, ageing infrastructure and squatter settlements still need long-term solutions.
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RM422,500 for senior citizen and PwD programmes in Sarawak
The federal government has allocated RM422,500 for senior citizen and persons with disabilities (PwD) programmes and training in Sarawak. The announcement was made at the launch of the Ritma Kehidupan Harmoni (RHYTHM) Programme and Miri Division PwD Therapy Programme at PIBAKIS Miri Hall. Nationwide, the RHYTHM programme targets 6,500 beneficiaries with a total allocation of RM5 million.
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GPS not perfect but committed to fixing weaknesses, says Premier's pol-sec
Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said the Sarawak government under GPS does not claim to be perfect but is committed to acknowledging and collectively addressing its weaknesses. He spoke at the close of the PCDS 2030 programme at SM Pei Min in Miri, noting state revenue grew from about RM6 billion to over RM11 billion.
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3,800 delegates in Miri for PBB Northern Zone convention
More than 3,800 delegates and observers have gathered at Miri Indoor Stadium for the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Northern Zone Convention, which Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg will officiate tomorrow. A rehearsal was held today under deputy president Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, with delegates from 18 branches across Belaga, Bintulu, Miri, Marudi, Limbang, Lawas and Bakelalan attending ahead of the coming state election.
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Muay Thai in Miri can be a tourism draw, says deputy minister
Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Chiew Yew said the Miri Amateur Muay Thai Challenge (MAMC) can be considered for Miri's tourism event calendar if held consistently. He said participants from Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Brunei not only enliven the sport but could spill over into tourism and local business. The two-day event ran from 11 to 12 September.
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Lee Kim Shin: Jalan Pulasan park defects must be fixed before retention sum released
Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin inspected the Jalan Pulasan recreational park in Senadin, Miri on Thursday, nearly a year after its completion. He said stagnant water, paintwork and facility defects must be rectified before the project's five per cent retention sum is released, and urged the council to cut grass and provide rubbish bins.
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Big Bad Wolf book sale in Miri from Sept 24 to Oct 4, with school outreach and bulk discounts
Big Bad Wolf Books is holding its World's Biggest Book Sale at Boulevard Shopping Mall in Miri from Sept 24 to Oct 4, after weeks of school and preschool visits across the city. The organiser is offering bulk purchase discounts for schools and community hubs, student and educator discounts, daily vouchers and a gold bar prize in its Community Gold Rush campaign.
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Big Bad Wolf Books reaches eight Miri schools, fair starts 24 September
Big Bad Wolf Books is running a school outreach programme in Miri to strengthen reading habits, visiting eight schools since Tuesday. The book fair will be held at Boulevard Shopping Mall in Miri from 24 September to 4 October before moving to Kota Kinabalu.
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Father of helicopter crash pilot asks for prayers to bring body home to Negeri Sembilan
The father of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, the pilot killed in a helicopter crash near Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram, is asking for prayers so that arrangements to bring his son's body back to Negeri Sembilan go smoothly. He and his family are in Miri, Sarawak awaiting DNA identification results that may take up to four days. The family has decided not to view the victim's remains.
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Mini Malaysia Day exhibition in Miri highlights MA63 and Sarawak rights
The Miri Division Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition was launched by Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. He stressed the importance of understanding key dates in Malaysia's formation and Sarawak's rights under MA63, linking them to infrastructure development in Miri.
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Pilot's family awaits DNA results in Miri before bringing remains home
The family of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham is still waiting for DNA identification results in Miri, Sarawak, after a helicopter crash near Long Lellang Airport in Ulu Baram. His father, Bee Sham Ahmad, said the post-mortem is ongoing and DNA results may take up to four days. The family hopes to bring the remains back to Negeri Sembilan smoothly.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash at Miri Boulevard flyover
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Proton Saga at the Boulevard flyover in Miri around 12.18am. Firefighters from Miri Sentral station cleaned up an oil spill at the scene before handing the case to police.
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Sarawak minister: BIMP-EAGA must move from dialogue to delivery
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.
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Miri police arrest man over motorcycle theft in Tudan
Police in Miri arrested a 41-year-old man on September 7 in connection with the theft of a motorcycle from a workshop in the Tudan area. The motorcycle was reported missing on August 25 and was later recovered hidden in bushes. The suspect has been remanded for three days to assist in the investigation.
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Miri Amateur Muaythai Challenge 2026 returns for second edition at Permy Mall
The Miri Amateur Muaythai Challenge 2026 (MAMC26) will be held at Permy Mall in Miri from September 11 to 12. The two-day event aims to promote Muaythai among youths and provide a platform for aspiring fighters. Organising chairman Gavin Mattu said the goal is to make combat sports a more regular fixture in Miri.
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Father of Sarawak crash victim Dr Ainul travels to Miri with belongings for DNA identification
The father of Dr Ainul Baraah, who died in a helicopter crash in Sarawak, has traveled to Miri with her personal belongings to assist with DNA identification. The family departed from KLIA Terminal 2 on a flight arranged by Layang-Layang Aerospace. The helicopter, carrying five people on a flying doctor service, crashed near Long Lellang Short Runway Airport in Ulu Baram.
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BIMP-EAGA meeting in Miri focuses on improving cross-border connectivity
Sarawak's Transport Minister, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, officiated the 4th BIMP-EAGA Trade Facilitation Cluster (TFC) meeting in Miri. He stressed the importance of smoother cross-border connectivity to strengthen trade and tourism among BIMP-EAGA member countries, including through key routes in Sarawak such as Miri, Limbang, and Lawas.
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Heavy rain delays rescue access to Long Lellang helicopter crash site
Rescue operations to reach the site of a helicopter crash at Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Miri, are being delayed by heavy rain. Authorities are waiting for the weather to improve before deploying a helicopter, with all assets on standby. A briefing was held at the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department's Northern Region Air Base in Miri.
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AAIB investigators arrive in Miri to probe Long Lellang helicopter crash
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team is expected to arrive in Miri today to begin investigating the helicopter crash near Long Lellang, Sarawak. The crash site has been cordoned off, and search and rescue operations will resume. The helicopter, a BO-105 from the Flying Doctor Service, was carrying five people when it crashed.
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Man arrested, stolen motorcycle found hidden in bushes in Miri
Miri police arrested a 41-year-old local man suspected of stealing a motorcycle in the Tudan area. The motorcycle was found hidden in bushes at Tudan Desaras 2. The suspect is remanded for three days for investigation under Section 379A of the Penal Code.
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MoU signed for road and digital infrastructure at Kenyalang Smart City in Miri
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Miri between Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd and SACOFA Sdn Bhd to enhance road and digital infrastructure for the Kenyalang Smart City project. The government has identified a 5.2-kilometer alignment for roads, while SACOFA's digital infrastructure is estimated to cover about 3.5 kilometers. Existing roads will be upgraded to four lanes, with work targeted for completion in under two years.
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Sarawak Literature Festival 2026 to spotlight indigenous stories in Miri
The Sarawak Literature Festival (SLF) 2026 will be held at the Miri Indoor Stadium from September 23 to 27. Sarawak's Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the festival aims to promote the state's stories, languages, and traditions as part of the creative economy. He also voiced support for Miri's aspiration to become a UNESCO Creative City of Literature.
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Sarawak welfare dept probes family sleeping rough in Miri, Batu Niah
The Sarawak Welfare Department is investigating reports of a family, including a young child, sleeping rough in Miri and Batu Niah. Deputy Minister Datuk Rosey Yunus said the family in Batu Niah is believed to be the same one involved in an earlier incident in Miri, and the department is also checking a similar case in Kuching.
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Man found dead in a room at Kampung Senadin Jaya, Miri
A man was found dead in a room of a house in Kampung Senadin Jaya, Miri, this morning. Firefighters from the Lutong Fire and Rescue Station received an emergency call at 6.23 am and arrived at the scene 10 minutes later. The victim was pronounced dead by Ministry of Health personnel, and the body was handed over to police for further action.