Partial closures on Jalan Merbau, Jalan Sylvia in Miri from Jan 2 to Feb 28 due to construction works Posted on 28/12/2024 MIRI, Dec 28 — Jalan Merbau and Jalan Sylvia here will be partially closed for two months from January 2 to February 28, 2025. According to a notice by the Miri City Council, the road closure is to give way for the ongoing construction of the Sarawak Oil Palm Berhad’s 18-storey office. The road closure will happen from 8.30am-11.30am and 1.30pm-4.30pm. During this time, the affected roads are half roads from Jalan Sylvia to the junction into Jalan Merbau. Road users are advised to plan their route ahead during this period to avoid being stuck in traffic congestion during peak hours. — The Borneo Post News
Fahmi: U Mobile nears full completion of Jendela project with 78 of 81 towers done, highlights upcoming satellite pilot for wider coverage Posted on 11/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 10 — U Mobile Sdn Bhd has completed 78 out of 81 towers assigned to them under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the telco’s achievement surpassed other telecommunications companies involved in the same project, which took longer to operate… Read More
Syria’s new rulers name HTS commander as defence minister Posted on 22/12/2024 A Syrian man waves the “revolutionary” flags, as he continues to celebrate the ousting of Bashar al-Assad’s government by Syrian rebels, who seized control of Damascus on Dec 8. (AP pic) DAMASCUS: Syria’s new rulers have appointed Murhaf Abu Qasra, a leading figure in the insurgency which toppled Bashar al-Assad,… Read More
PM Anwar calls for overhaul of global financial system, criticises Global North’s exploitation of Global South Posted on 02/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for international financial reforms, emphasising that the current system benefits the Global North at the expense of the Global South. The worsening of the climate crisis, conflicts, economic stability and debt in the Global South resulted from an… Read More