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Sibu temple gives RM500 monthly to siblings who lost father in April crash
In Sibu, the Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple Charity Trust is giving RM500 a month for a year to two siblings whose father died in a road accident in April. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng witnessed the handover and said he had also sought help from Socso and the Sibu Welfare Department.
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Long Lellang crash victims' remains released from Miri Hospital for burial
The remains of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham and Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, two of five victims of the Long Lellang helicopter crash, were released from Miri Hospital mortuary on Sunday morning. After funeral prayers at Jamal Addin Mosque in Taman Jelita, Miri, the bodies were taken to Miri Airport to be flown to Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur. Remains of three other victims are also being released, with burials expected in Lambir on Monday.
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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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RM14 million RTP funds upgrade facilities at 36 Miri schools
A total of 36 primary and secondary schools in Miri have received over RM14 million in Rural Transformation Project (RTP) funds to upgrade facilities. The latest project, a RM160,000 walkway at SK South Miri, was completed on Sept 7, over a month ahead of schedule.
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SKCF 2026 closing ceremony in Miri aims to preserve Kenyah culture for youth
The closing ceremony of the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 2026 was held at Bangunan FORUM in Miri. The event serves as a platform to introduce Kenyah heritage, including traditional games and food, to younger generations. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture's speech, read by Baram MP Anyi Ngau, stressed the importance of cultural preservation amidst globalisation and AI.
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Miri mayor's Meet The People session receives 14 complaints
A Meet The People session held by Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang at Tamu Kedayan and Tamu Muhibbah received 14 complaints from residents. The complaints covered issues such as drains, public facility maintenance, enforcement, landscaping, and parking. The session serves as a platform for residents to directly raise local issues with the local authority.
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Kenyah Cultural Evolution Blends Tradition with Modern Creativity
The Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 7.0 in Miri featured a concert that blended traditional Kenyah dance and music with modern elements. Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said cultural evolution should preserve the identity and values of the Kenyah heritage while adapting to contemporary times.
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Deputy minister urges digital documentation of Kenyah heritage at Miri festival
Deputy Minister Dato Gerawat Gala called for the Kenyah community's oral traditions and cultural heritage to be documented using digital technology. He was speaking at the Traditional Dance and Music Cultural Night held in conjunction with the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival 2026 at the Forum building in Miri. He also encouraged Kenyah youths to use social media to promote their culture.
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Kenyah culture has potential to drive tourism and community economy
At the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival (SKCF) 7.0 in Miri, Deputy Minister Datuk Gerawat Gala said the Kenyah community's cultural heritage has strong potential to boost tourism and local economic opportunities. He also donated RM10,000 to the Persatuan Kebangsaan Kenyah Sarawak (PKKS) and urged the younger generation to preserve their traditions.
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Concert Cultural Evolution on Sept 1 – 4 celebrates Kenyah’s ethnicity
Concert Cultural Evolution, part of the Sarawak Kenyah Cultural Festival 2026, will be held on Sept 3 at the Grand Ballroom, Forum Cultural Centre in Miri, Sarawak. The event features Kenyah music, dance, and Sape' performances to celebrate and promote cultural heritage.
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Manager: No flight disruptions at Miri Airport as of noon Tuesday despite haze
As of noon Tuesday, no flights at Miri Airport have been disrupted by haze, with visibility at 3,000 metres, according to airport manager Mohd Zabidi Abdullah. Air Pollutant Index readings across Sarawak range from unhealthy to very hazardous, with Lubok Antu recording a reading of 404.