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Borneo Post
03-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Miri Smart Bus tour showcases tourism potential, community concerns in Senadin
Ariffin (standing, second right) and MCC Tourism Development Committee members ride on the Smart Bus to Senadin. MIRI (July 3): In a proactive move to boost local tourism and promote smart mobility, Miri Deputy Mayor Ariffin Mohamad led the Miri City Council (MCC) Tourism Development Committee on an exploratory ride aboard the city's Smart Bus to Senadin on Tuesday. The initiative, dubbed the 'Exciting Trip with Smart Buses', is part of MCC's broader commitment to developing sustainable and community-focused tourism under the Miri Smart City programme. The journey provided the committee with an opportunity to assess on-the-ground issues affecting residents, including clogged drains and garbage accumulation, while simultaneously identifying tourism potential within the Senadin area. The group boarded the Smart Bus from the city centre and travelled to northern Senadin, making observations on infrastructure and areas in need of improvement. On the return trip, the delegation visited the Miri Visitors Information Centre located next to the city bus terminal. A key highlight of the visit was a discussion with officials from the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), focusing on strengthening collaboration to promote rural tourism and improve service quality across Miri's lesser-known destinations. 'The MCC Tourism Development Committee will compile a detailed report based on this visit, with actionable recommendations to support tourism development in Miri,' said Ariffin. He added that the initiative complements similar site visits conducted previously, including one to the Pujut area, as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate local environmental and tourism potential. The programme is also part of the Miri City Bus Joy Ride campaign, an initiative spearheaded by MCC's Tourism Development Standing Committee to encourage the use of public transport equipped with smart technologies. The Smart Bus route, which spans from Pelita Tunku to Senadin and back, takes approximately one hour for a round trip and features several convenient stops for the public. Residents are encouraged to embrace this modern mode of travel and explore Miri's growing range of smart services by downloading the Sarawak Smart City App, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The initiative reinforces Miri's ambition to become a leading smart city in Sarawak, integrating technology, sustainability, and community well-being into everyday urban life while revitalising its tourism economy. Ariffin Mohamad lead miri Senadin smart bus tourism
Malay Mail
01-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Rising number of strays, animal bites alarming, says Miri City Council
MIRI, July 1 — Stray animals have long been a persistent problem and are a concern that is now reflected in the rising number of animal bite cases reported across the Miri division. According to Deputy Miri Mayor Ariffin Mohamad, the Miri Divisional Health Office recorded close to 800 animal bite cases throughout the Division up until April this year. He said these cases, which were reported by clinics, hospitals and medical centres, were subsequently submitted by the health office to the Miri City Council (MCC). 'Based on the health office's report, animal bite cases can involve both stray animals and pets with owners. Nevertheless, this is a serious matter especially in light of state-wide concerns about rabies,' he told reporters during a press briefing held after a full council meeting yesterday at the Miri City Hall here. Ariffin said MCC's enforcement team remains on standby to respond promptly to any reports of strays or unleashed pets that may pose a threat to the local community. Meanwhile, MCC councillor Tan Lek Jin, who was also present at the briefing, revealed that in the past two months alone he had received at least five complaints about stray animals intruding into private properties and causing disturbances to business owners. 'Stray animals have always been a challenging issue to resolve. These recent case have not only caused financial losses but also raised significant safety concerns,' he said, urging the public to report such incidents to the council. However, he noted that a surcharge would be applied for the removal of the stray animal from private property, with each dog costing about RM150 to capture. The Borneo Post spoke to a complainant, Ken Leong, who recently lodged a report about stray dogs creating a nuisance at his factory in Senadin. He said despite his repeated efforts to chase the dogs away, they continued to return and even gave birth to a litter of puppies on the premises. 'For two or three months now, they have been here, and the longer they stay, the more problems they created,' said Leong. He had given away the puppies but was unable to catch the adult dogs, making the situation more difficult to manage. Leong expressed hope that the council could step in to resolve the issue, however, upon learning about the surcharge, he could not help but sigh in frustration. 'I might just take the matter into my own hands by taking these dogs far away from here and drop them to prevent them from creating problem here. I have checked with the local animal shelter, they have their hands full, so I have no choice,' he said. — The Borneo Post
Borneo Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Deputy Mayor: Miri being recognised as vibrant hub for creative economy, modern lifestyle
Ariffin (front row, fifth left) takes a group photo with panel judges, winners and participants after the prize presentation ceremony. MIRI (June 10): Miri is gaining recognition as a vibrant centre for creative economy and modern lifestyle, as evident through its diverse event calendar. Deputy Miri Mayor Councillor Ariffin Mohamad said he was delighted to see the diversity of events happening in Miri city, and that these events can contribute positively to the local economy. 'Miri is no longer just an oil or tourism city. It is increasingly being recognised as a hub for the creative economy and lifestyle. 'Events such as music festivals, concerts, food fairs, deep-sea fishing competitions and community carnivals attract participants and visitors from outside of the city, help boost the hospitality, food and transport sectors, while at the same time, local vendors benefit from increased product and service sales,' he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the 'Barber Takeover 1.0 2025' event held from June 4 to 8. Organised by Posh Work in collaboration with the Sarawak Bumiputra Entrepreneurs Chamber, the five-day event featured 60 participants from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sarikei, Mukah, Bau, Lawas, Miri and Brunei Darussalam. The main highlight, the Barber Battle, was divided into categories namely Classic Cut and Creative Cut. Dzulkarnain Manudin from Lawas emerged as the champion in the Classic Cut category, taking home a prize of RM1,500 and a professional clipper. The second and third places were won by Mohd Abi Rafdi Suhaili of Miri and Russell Teo Kien Huat of Kota Kinabalu, respectively. Mohd Abi took home RM1,000 and a professional clipper, while Teo earned RM500 and professional scissors. The Creative Cut category, comprising 32 participants, saw Tradius Mui of Sabah winning the top prize of RM1,500 and a professional clipper. Peter John of Miri secured second place with RM1,000 and a professional clipper, and third place went to Steve Douglas, also from Miri. He received RM500 and professional scissors. Ariffin Mohamad creative economy event calendar lead miri
Borneo Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
‘Miri being recognised as vibrant hub for creative economy, modern lifestyle'
Ariffin (front row, fifth left) takes a group photo with panel judges, winners and participants after the prize presentation ceremony. MIRI (June 10): Miri is gaining recognition as a vibrant centre for creative economy and modern lifestyle, as evident through its diverse event calendar. Deputy Miri Mayor Councillor Ariffin Mohamad said he was delighted to see the diversity of events happening in Miri city, and that these events can contribute positively to the local economy. 'Miri is no longer just an oil or tourism city. It is increasingly being recognised as a hub for the creative economy and lifestyle. 'Events such as music festivals, concerts, food fairs, deep-sea fishing competitions and community carnivals attract participants and visitors from outside of the city, help boost the hospitality, food and transport sectors, while at the same time, local vendors benefit from increased product and service sales,' he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the 'Barber Takeover 1.0 2025' event held from June 4 to 8. Organised by Posh Work in collaboration with the Sarawak Bumiputra Entrepreneurs Chamber, the five-day event featured 60 participants from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Sarikei, Mukah, Bau, Lawas, Miri and Brunei Darussalam. The main highlight, the Barber Battle, was divided into categories namely Classic Cut and Creative Cut. Dzulkarnain Manudin from Lawas emerged as the champion in the Classic Cut category, taking home a prize of RM1,500 and a professional clipper. The second and third places were won by Mohd Abi Rafdi Suhaili of Miri and Russell Teo Kien Huat of Kota Kinabalu, respectively. Mohd Abi took home RM1,000 and a professional clipper, while Teo earned RM500 and professional scissors. The Creative Cut category, comprising 32 participants, saw Tradius Mui of Sabah winning the top prize of RM1,500 and a professional clipper. Peter John of Miri secured second place with RM1,000 and a professional clipper, and third place went to Steve Douglas, also from Miri. He received RM500 and professional scissors. Ariffin Mohamad creative economy event calendar lead miri
Borneo Post
09-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
More than 20 asnaf families receive korban meat for Aidiladha from LAKMM
Ariffin (left) gives away a pack of 'korban' meat to a household head. MIRI (June 9): The 'korban' (sacrificial slaughter) programme carried out by the Miri Malay Charitable Trust Board (LAKMM) for this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha benefitted 23 'asnaf' here. Held at the outdoor grounds of Surau Al Hidayah Tab Cinaq in Pujut 5 here, the slaughtering of the cattle, the butchering, as well as the packing and distribution of the sacrificial meat, were conducted via 'gotong-royong' (work party) involving the LAKMM committee members and also the local volunteers. 'The recipients of the 'korban' meat include the 'asnaf' families from Pujut, Kampung Wireless, Kampung Muhibbah in Kuala Baram, as well as those listed by Perkim (Malaysian Muslim Welfare Organisation),' said the board in a statement. In Islam, asnaf is a group of people who are eligible for tithe and other welfare aid in view of their underprivileged status. Adding on, LAKMM said adding significance to the occasion, Deputy Mayor Ariffin Mohamad represented the oganiser in handing over the 'korban' meat to the recipients. Also present last Sunday were LAKMM board of trustees representatives Julaihi Mohamad and Penghulu Samad Ali. 'The programme not only aims to strengthen the community ties, but it also reflects compassion and care for the underprivileged groups during one of the most meaningful celebrations in the Islamic calendar,' added LAKMM.
