Malaysia

Two found burnt to death in fire at workers’ quarters in Miri

Two individuals, believed to be a man and a woman, were found burnt to death after a fire razed a wooden workers’ quarters in Miri early this morning

Updated 4 months ago · Published on 18 Jan 2026 12:23PM

Two found burnt to death in fire at workers’ quarters in Miri
Cause of blaze under investigation - January 18, 2026

TWO people were found burnt to death in a fire that destroyed workers’ living quarters in Miri, Sarawak, in the early hours of today, the Fire and Rescue Department confirmed.

A spokesperson for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre said the victims, whose identities have yet to be established, were confirmed to be a man and a woman.

The department received an emergency call reporting the fire at 5.59 am, after which a team of firefighters from the Lopeng Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene.

“Upon arrival, firefighters found that a single-storey, semi-detached wooden workers’ quarters with two units had been completely destroyed, and two victims were discovered burnt at the scene,” the spokesperson said.

Authorities are continuing investigations to determine the cause of the fire and to positively identify the victims. - January 18, 2026

Spotlight

Malaysia

Bersatu-PH tie-up a possibility as coalition seeks Malay support, analyst says

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Woman molested on her way home from work (video)

Malaysia

Court allows Daim's daughter to permanently keep passport

Malaysia

Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Jeweller vows to pursue Rosmah until ‘every penny’ is recovered as RM67.5m battle enters enforcement phase

Malaysia

Ambulance carrying two injured men crashes en route to hospital after MPV collision in Besut

Malaysia

Man blames 'lack of love' for sexual assault on teens

Business

BNM's OPR to stay at 2.75 pcent in 2026 amid strong domestic demand - Kenanga IB

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

You may be interested

Malaysia

Missing jewellery: Rosmah ordered to pay RM67.5 million

Malaysia

BN to contest solo in Negeri Sembilan state election - Ahmad Zahid

Malaysia

Jeweller vows to pursue Rosmah until ‘every penny’ is recovered as RM67.5m battle enters enforcement phase

Malaysia

Economic strains from West Asia crisis must not fracture national unity, warns Fadillah

Malaysia

PAS to discuss position in PN with Gerakan, MIPP this week

Malaysia

Perlis sole opposition member tells PAS, Bersatu to quit politicking and serve the people

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Santiago pokes holes in data centre hype, asks: Who really benefits?

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Authorities press on AI photo crackdown as national passport enters global elite