Yii (left) launches the Deepavali Maximum Price Control Scheme 2025 at Emart Riam, as Matthew (fourth left) and other KPDN officers look on. This news was taken from the Borneo Post in English. MIRI (Oct 17): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has deployed 308 enforcement and price monitoring officers across Sarawak to ensure supply availability and price compliance during the Deepavali festive season. The initiative enforces the seven-day Deepavali Maximum Price Control Scheme 2025, which commenced today and covers nine essential items. The campaign in Miri was launched by Miri mayor and Pujut assemblyman, Adam Yii. Yii was joined by KPDN Sarawak director Matthew Dominic Barin, who led a team on an inspection walkabout at Emart Riam Shopping Mall. In a statement, KPDN Sarawak emphasised its commitment to a safe and ethical business environment. “The Sarawak KPDN will increase the presence of enforcement officers at consumer-focused locations to create a safe and ethical business and shopping environment,” the ministry said. The campaign will see inspections extended to public markets, farmers’ markets, wet markets, and shopping centres selling festive goods. The ministry also disclosed its enforcement performance from Jan 1 to Oct 12, this year. During this period, KPDN enforcement officers in Sarawak conducted 112,404 premises inspections, resulting in seizures worth RM 13,130,292 and compound fines totalling RM 398,000. A significant portion of these actions were under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, with 608 cases recorded. These specific offences led to a seizure value of RM2,596.60 and compounds amounting to RM130,300.00. The main offences identified include failure to display price tags on goods, violating Section 2(1) of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Order 2011; profiteering, under Section 14(1) of the Act; and other violations of the stipulated provisions under the Act. KPDN Sarawak reminds all traders to comply with the set maximum prices and to use the distinctive pink price tags for controlled goods. The ministry warned that any trader found committing an offence will face strict action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, including penalties and compounds.  

Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang poses for a photo with participants of the 2025 Miri Mayor’s Golf Championship at the Miri Golf Club (KGM) today. Photo: TVS This news article was taken from TVS in English. MIRI Mayor’s Golf Championship Cup aligns with Miri’s vision as a green, smart, and most sustainable international resort city MIRI, Oct 26: The 2025 Miri Mayor’s Golf Championship Cup aligns with Miri City’s vision of becoming an international green, smart, and most sustainable resort city to live in, further strengthening its position as a major sports and tourism destination in northern Sarawak. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said the tournament, now in its fourth edition, reflects the commitment of the Miri City Council (MCC) to promoting international-level sporting activities in the city. “The main purpose of organising this championship is to promote Miri as a centre for sports activities and events. It is in line with our aspiration to make Miri not only a tourism city but also a hub for various sporting events that can attract participants from within and outside the country,” he told TVS during the event at the Miri Golf Club (KGM) today. This year’s event recorded 119 participants, including Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Datuk Mohd Aini Atan, and a delegation of counterparts from Brunei. Adam Yii said the involvement of international participants not only enlivened the tournament but also had a positive impact on promoting Miri’s sports and tourism at the regional level. “We hope this tournament will continue to attract more participants from outside Miri in the future, as it can bring economic benefits and strengthen Miri’s image as a sports and tourism city,” he added. The success of organising the tournament for four consecutive years demonstrates Miri’s strong potential in hosting large-scale sporting events and reinforces its ongoing agenda to achieve the status of a smart and sustainable city. — TVS

THE ORIGINAL NEWS IS IN MALAY LANGUAGE FROM UTUSAN BORNEO NEWSPAPER Aplikasi mudah alih yang menawarkan pelbagai perkhidmatan oleh majlis tempatan untuk kemudahan awam. MIRI: Majlis Bandaraya Miri (MBM) menggalakkan orang ramai untuk memuat turun aplikasi mudah alih ‘Sarawak Smart City’ bagi membolehkan mereka menikmati perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh pohak majlis. Di bawah aplikasi tersebut, pelbagai perkhidmatan disenaraikan seperti Smart Truck, Smart Bus, Smart Drain, Miri Cares, Safe City & Safe Park, Miri Tourism, Digital Signages, Borneo Parking System dan e-Local Authority 2(eLA2) yang boleh diakses dengan mudah oleh orang ramai. Datuk Bandar Miri, Adam Yii, menjelaskan bahawa aplikasi mudah alih itu merupakan inisiatif yang ditawarkan oleh pihak majlis untuk digunakan bagi memudahkan kehidupan. “Inisiatif Miri Smart City Proof of Concept (POC) telah dimulakan pada September 2019 dengan perbincangan awal pertama diadakan pada 13 September 2019, di antara MBM dan Sarawak Informaiton Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) dan telah dilancarkan oleh Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pada 12 April 2021. “Sejak itu, MBM dengan kerjasama Institut Teknologi Sains dan Riam (RiamTech) telah menganjurkan aktiviti promosi untuk menggalakkan orang ramai memuat turun aplikasi mudah alih ‘Sarawak Smart City’ sama ada dari Google, Apple ataupun Huawei,” kata Yii dalam kenyataannya di sini, hari ini.   Logo aplikasi Sarawak Smart City. Beliau yang juga ADUN Pujut berkata, aplikasi Smart Drain, pula membolehkan penduduk memantau paras air, kadar aliran yang memberikan makluman masa nyata sebelum banjir berlaku dan mencari pusat pemindahan banjir untuk kesiapsiagaan banjir yang lebih baik. “Pada masa ini penderia IoT (Internet of Things) telah dipasang di lima lokasi iaitu MCOT (Miri Crude Oil Terminal) Lutong; Jambatan Piasau, Padang Kerbau, Sungai Dalam dan Taman Tunku,” katanya, sambil menambah,  memandangkan kawasan ini merupakan kawasan yang sering dilanda banjir. Manakala applikasi Smart Truck (Trak Pintar), jelasnya, membolehkan orang ramai dalam zon kutipan tertentu mengetahui jadual kutipan sampah di kawasan mereka.  Selain itu, orang ramai akan dapat melihat anggaran masa ketibaan lori sampah di kawasan mereka. Pemberitahuan juga akan dihantar kepada pengguna semasa hari pengumpulan. Kamera papan pemuka dipasang di dalam lori bagi memantau penempatan tong sampah oleh penduduk semasa aktiviti mengutip sampah. Pergerakan trak akan direkodkan. Tarikh kutipan kemudiannya akan digunakan untuk merancang kekerapan dan kawasan kutipan sisa yang dioptimumkan. Prestasi kontraktor kutipan sisa akan dinilai dengan tepat juga, melalui aplikasi. Manakala di bawah inisiatif Safe City & Safe Park, Yii berkata, sebanyak 147 unit kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) pintar dan 27 unit butang panik SOS telah dipasang di beberapa taman awam bagi meningkatkan keselamatan awam dan tindak balas kecemasan. Taman-taman tersebut ialah Taman Awam Miri, Kipas Bandar Miri, Taman Bulatan dan Wireless Walk. Rakaman CCTV dan butang panik SOS dipantau oleh Pusat Arahan Bandar Pintar Miri (MSCCC) di bawah majlis itu. Bagi e-Local Authority 2 (eLA2), tambahnya, ia membantu memperkemaskan penyampaian perkhidmatan awam dan menambah baik pemprosesan perniagaan majlis tempatan dengan menggunakan mekanisme e-dagang dan e-pembayaran untuk orang ramai membayar bil taksiran, caj tempat letak kereta, yuran lesen dan caj lain yang dikenakan oleh pihak majlis ada perkhidmatan dalam talian seperti e-booking (untuk menempah kemudahan majlis), e-submission (untuk menghantar pelan bangunan) dan lain-lain. Bagi meningkatkan interaksi dengan orang ramai, Miri Cares ialah aplikasi yang membolehkan orang ramai berinteraksi dan memberi maklum balas untuk menambah baik pemantauan dan penyelesaian kes MCC. “Orang ramai boleh berkomunikasi dengan MSCCC kami dengan menghantar maklumat atau maklum balas menggunakan e-mel (mscc@miricouncil.gov.my), aplikasi WhatsApp (019214 4600) atau menghubungi 085-424 600 dan bercakap dengan ejen MSCCC yang beroperasi 24 jam, tujuh hari minggu,” tambahnya lagi. Aplikasi mudah alih yang menawarkan pelbagai perkhidmatan oleh majlis tempatan untuk kemudahan awam.  

This news was taken from The Borneo Post in English Yii (centre) joins the councillor and staff promoting the poster of the event after the press conference. MIRI (Oct 7): Nomination for the Miri City Mayor’s Award 2025 opens today, with submissions accepted both online or manual at the Miri City Council’s (MCC) office. Mayor Adam Yii said the nomination will run for one month and will close at 5pm on Nov 7 (Friday). He said the annual award remains one of council’s most meaningful initiatives, serving as a platform to recognise individuals and communities who have contributed significantly to Miri’s growth, development and well-being. “The Mayor’s Award is not merely a recognition. It is a celebration of passion, dedication, and selfless service by those who have worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to make Miri a better, safer, cleaner and more vibrant city,” he said at a press conference yesterday. Yii said the award is open to individuals, organisations, groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), companies, and private sector entities that have made notable contributions to the city’s progress. While the award welcomes the nomination from Sarawakians, Malaysians, and expatriates, international nominees may also be considered through invitation or recommendation by MCC or relevant stakeholders. He emphasised that all contributions must demonstrate measurable impact and align with the MCC Vision for Miri ― Green, Smart, Most Liveable International Resort City ― and, where applicable, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nominees will be evaluated based on the criteria such as high community impact, innovation, leadership and commitment, voluntary service, sustainability, inclusiveness and harmony, as well as cultural and educational contributions and influence. The award categories for the 2025 edition are Environment; Tourism; Safety & Security; Education; Youth, Culture, Arts, Sports & Talent; Public Health; Community Works; Media & Press, Social Media Influencer; Open Category; and Special Awards. Yii said nominations forms can be submitted online via a Google link accesible through MCC’s official website, or through manual submission, with form downloadable from miricouncil.gov.my or available at the Public Relations Section, Miri City Hall. Completed forms with supporting documents can be submitted via email to mcc.mayoraward@gmail.com or delivered to the Public Relations Section officer, 5th floor, Miri City Hall, Jalan Bandaraya, Marina Bay, Miri. Those with enquiries may call Regina Lim on 017-216 7779 or Jurailla Jon on 019 721 6684 or Kaisara Jacinta John on 017 805 0678.

This news was taken from Utusan Sarawak in English MESSAGE… Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Pujut, who is also the Mayor of Miri City Council, Adam Yii Siew Sang, delivering his address during the presentation ceremony of the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants in Miri yesterday. MIRI: A total of RM65,000 has been distributed to 24 associations, schools, and welfare, cultural, and religious organizations here under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocation. This initiative aims to strengthen the state government’s support for the development of local communities. The presentation ceremony was held yesterday evening at the N.74 Pujut Service Centre and was officiated by the Mayor of Miri City Council, Adam Yii Siew Sang. In his speech, Adam Yii said that the MRP allocation from the Sarawak government is intended to assist various organizations in carrying out activities that benefit their members and the community. PRESENTING… The Mayor of Miri City Council, Adam Yii Siew Sang (center), presenting a Minor Rural Project (MRP) cheque to one of the recipients in Miri yesterday. He also advised that the funds received be used prudently for the benefit of the community. Among the recipients were the Hing Ann Miri Senior Citizen Association, the Miri Orang Ulu Women’s Association (PWOUM), Miri Division Ping Pong Association, Miri Chinese Association Women Section, Sarawak Fire and Rescue Sports and Welfare Association, SMK Pujut, SK St. Columba Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG), and the Dayak Children’s Association of Sarawak (GADS).

This News from Borneo Post Online in English   MIRI (Sept 30): The Miri Public Park upgrading project should include a closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system under the Miri City Council (MCC), said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The Transport Minister said a CCTV system would help visitors and act as a deterrent against vandalism of public facilities. On the upgrading involving the rock cliff and forest park, Lee said the work was nearly done. “The project is 96.8 per cent completed and I have instructed the council to further improve the drainage and improve the uneven path, and beautify the landscape around the toilet facilities,” he said. Lee called the park a unique tourist attraction with a suspension bridge as well as hillside recreational facilities overlooking the city and South China Sea. “This is also popular among those who love to make use of these facilities, climbing up and down the hills and enjoying the view,” he said. “I call upon the public to help look after these public facilities here as we do not want them to be vandalised.” Costing RM1.5 million, the upgrading project was approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and implemented by MCC. Covering an area of 11.03 acres, it included the construction of a main entrance road, rest stops, public toilets, a pavilion, two jogging tracks, and a geological pathway.

This News is from Borneo Post Online in English   MIRI (Sept 28): Environmental awareness must start early and be embedded in education to cultivate a culture of sustainability, said Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Lee emphasised that empowering young people as environmental champions is crucial – not just through clean-up drives, but also via education, volunteerism, and innovation. “Environmental awareness must be integrated into our education system, urban planning and waste management policies. Our greatest asset in this campaign is public awareness and civic responsibility,” he said when officiating at the Zero Litter Campaign at Miri City Hall yesterday, in conjunction with Hari Cuci Malaysia and World Clean Up Day 2025. Highlighting the importance of sustainable habits, Lee added that instilling these values in schools and civic education will help future generations take ownership of Sarawak’s natural environment. Representing Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, Lee praised the campaign, led by Miri City Council, as a model for other local authorities aiming for a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient community. He also called for stronger enforcement against illegal dumping, greater investment in recycling infrastructure, and wider adoption of circular economy practices. “Cleanliness is not the responsibility of the government alone. It begins from households to schools, businesses to local councils. Together, we must build a culture of zero litter,” he said. Linking the campaign to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Lee noted that a clean environment supports public health, economic growth, and climate resilience. He stressed that keeping Sarawak litter-free goes beyond beautification – it helps reduce risks from floods, diseases, and other climate-related challenges. Also present were Miri Mayor Adam Yii, his deputy Ariffin Mohamad, and Acting City Secretary Abdul Rahman Taupek. In his remarks, Yii highlighted Miri’s long-standing reputation as a green and clean city. “This programme is not just about picking up litter. It is about cultivating a mindset, a culture where every resident sees themselves as a guardian of Miri. “When we protect our beaches, our parks and our public spaces, we are protecting our tourism appeal, our economy and most importantly, the health and well-being of our people,” he said. He added that by collaborating with the government, NGOs, schools, and the private sector, the city council demonstrates that everyone has a role to play in keeping Miri clean and sustainable.