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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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Najib offers condolences after Marudi helicopter crash kills five
Former prime minister Najib Razak expressed condolences over a Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash near Long Lellang in the Marudi district, Sarawak, which killed a pilot and four Health Ministry personnel. In a Facebook statement, he recalled visiting the area in 2016 and highlighted the challenges of providing services to remote communities.
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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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Flying doctor helicopter with five on board crashes in Long Lellang, Sarawak
A helicopter carrying five people, including the pilot, crashed near Long Lellang Airport in Marudi, Sarawak this afternoon. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed receiving a notification about the incident at 3.58 pm. The aircraft was on a Flying Doctor Service mission.
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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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House in Kampung Muhibbah, Miri collapses into river, six family members safe
A house in Kampung Muhibbah, Miri, collapsed and was swept away by a river current last night. The six family members living there survived and are now taking shelter at a neighbor's house. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the house is 50 percent unsafe to occupy.
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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.
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Cerebral palsy girl in Miri gets specialised wheelchair from Rotary Club
A seven-year-old SK South pupil with cerebral palsy in Miri received a specialised wheelchair on Monday. Her mother, Unchi Thomas, was emotional at the handover led by Rotary Club of Miri Oil Town. Three more wheelchairs will be given to recipients in Long Seridan, Long Lellang and Bario Central.
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Minister: Hobbies like Digimon can lead to youth business opportunities
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said hobbies and collectibles can become an industry creating economic opportunities for youth. He spoke at the prize ceremony of the Digimon GP Borneo & Hobbies Expo 2026 in Miri on Sunday, which drew participants from Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and Brunei.
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Miri lorry terminal earthworks 70% complete, full project due by March
The Miri Lorry Terminal project in Sarawak has reached 70% completion of its earth filling works. Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the remaining works are expected to be completed by the end of March next year. The terminal is intended to be Sarawak's first dedicated lorry terminal to serve the freight and logistics industry in Miri and northern Sarawak.
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Teenage motorcyclist dies in crash on Jalan Lambir, Miri
An 18-year-old woman died after her motorcycle hit the back of a four-wheel drive that had stopped on the road shoulder at KM9 Jalan Lambir, Pan Borneo Highway Bintulu-Miri. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical assistant from Miri Hospital. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Neighbours douse kitchen fire in Miri's Tudan Desaras before firefighters arrive
A kitchen fire broke out at a house in Tudan Desaras, Miri, on Monday afternoon. Neighbours used water from a river to extinguish the blaze before firefighters from the Lutong station arrived. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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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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Miri hosts UCI Pump Track World Championships qualifier with international riders
Miri hosted the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier on Sept 5 and 6, drawing riders from Malaysia and several other countries. Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting said the event highlighted Miri's capability to host international-standard sporting events and promoted the city as a gateway to northern Sarawak.
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Untaxed cigarettes worth RM265,566 seized in Miri
Sarawak Marine Police Region Five seized several cartons of untaxed cigarettes worth RM265,566 in a parking area in Bandar Baru Permyjaya, Miri on Friday. A local man was arrested and the case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967.
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SUV driver arrested in Miri after red-light crash with motorcyclist
An SUV driver was arrested in Miri after allegedly running a red light and crashing into a motorcycle, then fleeing the scene. The motorcyclist, a local woman, sustained minor injuries. Police arrested the foreign suspect near the Sungai Tujoh border.
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Deputy minister urges youth to preserve Sarawak's sape heritage at Miri festival
At the 'Sape Fest: Reimagined 2026' concert in Miri, Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan called on the younger generation to take a greater role in preserving and developing the sape as part of Sarawak's cultural heritage. The three-day event, which concluded on Saturday, featured performances by local sape musicians and artists.
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Sarawak hunting team captures nine crocodiles in four-day Kuala Baram operation
The 'Eric Cat' crocodile-hunting team captured nine crocodiles during a four-day operation in Kuala Baram, Sarawak, which began on September 2. The team's largest catch was a 14-foot crocodile caught last night. The team will take a two-day break before its next operation at Sungai Teru in Baram.
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Sarawak earmarks Miri Port land for proposed oil and gas free zone
The Sarawak government has earmarked land at Miri Port for a proposed Free Zone and Base Support Services to support upstream oil and gas activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this during the Miri Port Authority's 43rd anniversary ceremony at Kuala Baram. The dredging of the Kuala Baram access channel is expected to be completed by the end of this year.