original news in Malay   MIRI: Majlis Bandaraya Miri (MBM) akan memulakan kutipan bayaran untuk kupon di beberapa kawasan parkir kereta baharu yang ditetapkan di bawah bidang kuasanya, termasuk di Pasar Ikan di sini, berkuat kuasa 2 Mei depan. Datuk Bandar Miri Adam Yii (gambar) semasa mesyuarat penuh Majlis hari ini mengumumkan perkara itu dibuat selaras dengan Perkara 3(c) Perintah Pengangkutan Jalan (Penyediaan Tempat Letak Kereta) (Majlis Bandaraya Miri) (Pindaan), 2012. “MBM akan mula mengenakan kutipan bayaran dan kupon di tempat letak kereta di kawasan yang ditetapkan di bawah bidang kuasa Majlis. “Berkuat kuasa 2 Mei 2025, penguatkuasaan ini akan bermula di Pasar Ikan MBM di Lot 2248, Blok 9, MCLD, yang mempunyai 79 tempat letak kereta di bawah Zon Biru,” katanya.   Sehubungan itu beliau menasihatkan semua pemilik kenderaan agar mematuhi peraturan dan memastikan bayaran letak kereta yang sah dibuat apabila menggunakan tempat letak kereta yang ditetapkan. Katanya, pembayaran boleh dibuat melalui aplikasi letak kereta pintar, Borneo Park atau menggunakan kupon letak kereta yang boleh didapati daripada ejen yang diberi kuasa. Beliau berkata, penguatkuasaan akan dijalankan secara berkala dan kompaun akan dikeluarkan untuk ketidakpatuhan. “Kerjasama orang ramai amat dihargai kerana kami terus meningkatkan aliran trafik, kebolehcapaian dan keselesaan awam secara keseluruhan di dalam bandar raya Miri,” tambahnya. Dalam perkembangan lain Yii memberitahu, setakat semalam sebanyak 60 acara, program dan perayaan telah dimasukkan secara rasmi dalam Kalendar Acara Bandar Raya Miri. Katanya, acara-acara yang dimuatkan dalam kalendar tersebut mempamerkan barisan dinamik dan kepelbagaian aktiviti yang disumbang dan dianjur oleh persatuan, pertubuhan bukan kerajaan, agensi kerajaan dan MBM sendiri, sempena ulang tahun ke-20 bandar raya Miri. Selain itu, pelbagai acara menarik juga telah disahkan untuk Mayfest 2025, menjanjikan sambutan yang tidak kurang hebatnya. “Kami juga berbesar hati untuk mengumumkan bahawa Majlis Pelancaran Mayfest akan berlangsung pada hari Rabu, 30 April 2025 jam 2.30 petang, di Pullman Miri Waterfront,” ujarnya.

  MIRI (April 28): State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin has called upon residents to continue providing feedback on services rendered by local authorities and government agencies to help improve public service delivery. He emphasised that regular engagement is vital to ensuring that the people’s needs are addressed effectively, giving assurance that councillors and community leaders are committed to assisting with any issues raised while working closely with relevant departments to seek practical solutions. The Senadin assemblyman delivered this message during a ‘Mobile Service 2U’ session held at Pin Fook Cafe and Morsjaya Commercial Centre here yesterday. The outreach programme, a weekly initiative by the Senadin Service Centre, was personally led by Lee, who is also the Senadin assemblyman. The morning’s team comprised councillors and community leaders from the Senadin branch of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) including Councillor Dato’ Victor Lau, Councillor William Sim, Councillor Hiung Chien Yi, Kapitan Chong Khee Fah, and Jeffery Phang. Throughout the session, the team engaged with residents, business owners, and stall operators, listening to concerns and collecting feedback on neighbourhood issues, many of which were earmarked for referral to the Miri City Council (MCC) for follow-up action. “This initiative underscores a proactive and people-centric approach to governance, enabling issues to be identified and addressed more swiftly through face-to-face communication. “Regular contact with the people not only builds trust but ensures public voices are heard directly by decision-makers,” stressed Lee. In addition to addressing local concerns, the service team also provided guidance on the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) application process, assisting eligible senior citizens with understanding and applying for benefits. The event also featured the distribution of the Senadin Service Centre’s 2025 Emergency Contact List, which was wekll-received by the community. “The ‘Mobile Service 2U’ will continue to serve as a bridge between the public and authorities, fostering collaboration and community-driven solutions,” said Lee.

by DayakDaily Team KUCHING, April 26: JobSarawak, the Sarawak government's centralised employment hub, is participating in Datuk Sebastian Ting's 4th Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair, which is taking place from April 25 to 27 at Pullman Waterfront Miri. The event gathers over 40 academic institutions and 20 companies, offering young Sarawakian talents the opportunity to explore educational pathways and engage with key industrial players to secure meaningful employment and understand the job market. "I am thrilled that the event continues to attract top education institutions, government agencies, and industry players from various industries across Sarawak and young Sarawakians. "This provides an effective platform for our young talents to discover pathways towards higher education and career opportunities," said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting. The fair is also supported by strategic partners, including the Social Security Organization (PERKESO), MMS Miri, and Junior Chamber International (JCI) Riam Chapter. Catering to diverse interests, from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to entrepreneurship, the event features career consultations, skills workshops, and on-the-spot job application opportunities. JobSarawak remains committed to its mission of linking Sarawakians with quality employment opportunities across the state, in line with the government's vision to build a highly skilled and future-ready workforce. For more information, visit JobSarawak at https://job.sarawak.gov.my/info/.- DayakDaily

  KUCHING: In their first-ever collaboration, TVS and Astro will be hosting two major concerts – Konsert MeleTOP TVS on May 17 and Konsert Berkat Gawai-Kaamatan on May 21 – at the Miri Indoor Stadium. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the free-admission events would not only excite music lovers but also serve as a valuable boost to the local creative industry and a great platform for homegrown talent to shine. He commended the collaboration between TVS and Astro, hailing it as a commendable synergy that goes beyond competition to elevate the national entertainment scene. “This is exactly what the industry needs – two reputable media establishments working hand-in-hand to create something special for audiences across Malaysia,” he said during the press conference on the events at the Baitulmakmur building here today. He noted the significance of giving Sabah and Sarawak talents the opportunity to perform on a grand stage.

MIRI (April 22): The recently introduced RM3 boarding fee at Miri Sentral Bus Terminal, which sparked public debate, is essential to cover operational costs, according to Konsortium Bas Ekspres (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (KBE). In a statement issued today, KBE spokesperson Johnson Ling clarified that the fee is not included in the bus ticket price, nor is it a charge imposed by the Miri City Council (MCC). Instead, the RM3 fee is collected by KBE to support the terminal’s daily operational expenses, such as rent, utilities, security, cleaning, and maintenance. “KBE is a consortium formed by several bus companies. After winning the bid to manage the terminal, we are now responsible for the full operational costs of the facility, which amount to between RM60,000 and RM70,000 monthly. “Therefore, the RM3 fee is purely to maintain basic operations. We are a commercial entity managing this terminal independently and cannot absorb the high overhead costs,” said Ling in his statement. He clarified that both online and walk-in customers will be subjected to the RM3 fees as they would have to get the boarding pass from the counter before they can proceed to get on the bus. He mentioned that KBE plans to implement a unified ticketing system, which will centralise ticket sales at a single counter and the system is expected to eliminate competition issues and aggressive touting caused by differing ticket prices across bus companies. “The integration is still ongoing. While some bus companies have yet to fully adopt the system, we expect full compliance in the coming weeks,” Ling said. Addressing earlier media reports suggesting KBE would remove the RM3 fee, Ling clarified that this was inaccurate. “We’ve reached out to the media outlet involved, and they have acknowledged a misinterpretation of our press release,” he noted. Ling also addressed the appearance of the MCC logo on boarding fee receipts, clarifying that it was used following a verbal request from a city council representative during preliminary discussions. “We had no intention to misrepresent or misuse the council’s identity,” he said. Ling also clarified that the upcoming unified ticket pricing would not absorb the RM3, instead it aims to standardise fares among all bus operators to pricing system to promote fair competition and avoid price undercutting. “Bus ticket prices have remained unchanged since 2009, despite significant increases in operating costs. In fact, the cost of a new bus has risen from RM400,000 to RM700,000 and the expenses for tires, maintenance, and wages have all soared. “We are simply trying to maintain services within a sustainable framework,” he explained.