Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Over 100 attend aquaponics seminar in Tatau

BINTULU: More than 100 participants from various longhouses in Tatau took part in the Aquaponics Entrepreneurship seminar held recently at SK Sungai Bagian. The seminar aimed to educate the local community on business opportunities through aquaponics, a system that combines plant cultivation with fish farming. The seminar participants included residents

Rabies control and prevention ops conducted in Sg Asap

BINTULU: The Belaga Health Office carried out an integrated rabies control and prevention operation on Tuesday. The operation was joined by the Belaga and Asap District Offices, Kapit District Council, Kapit Veterinary Department Office, Immune Line Enforcement Team, police, and other relevant agencies. The Bintulu Divisional Health Office, in a

Sikong heads Samalaju PBB for another term

BINTULU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Samalaju branch chief Sikong Lusek was returned unopposed to the post for the 2024-2027 term. At its triennial delegates meeting yesterday, his deputy Assan Dana and vice head Nazarni Salleh were also returned unopposed along with and Dora Abdul Rahman and Hamzaly, as vice

Tradition of unity is PBB’s strength

BINTULU: Head of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tanjung Batu branch, Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan, expressed gratitude for the tradition of unity and cooperation that continues to be maintained in the party. According to him, since leading the branch for 32 years, every election for positions in the party

Construction of 40-metre bridge commences

BINTULU: The construction of a 40-metre bridge connecting Taman Kemena Sutera and Taman Jason has officially begun, following a ground-breaking ceremony officiated by Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming on Saturday. The project, which is expected to be completed on September 17, 2025, will be a catalyst for closer

PBB Tanjong Batu proposes additional seats

BINTULU: PBB Tanjong Batu branch has called for the creation of an additional parliamentary seat for the Bintulu area. This was among two motions presented by its chief Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan at the 16th Triennial General Meeting of the branch on Saturday   In making the justification, he

Education is key to success, Pang reminds students

BINTULU: Education is the key to a brighter and more competitive future. In stating this Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang said success in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations is the first step to pursue dreams and new opportunities in the wider world. This

Haidar Khan retains post as PBB Tanjong Batu chief

BINTULU: Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan remains the Head of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) N.68 Tanjong Batu Branch following the 16th Tri-Annual General Meeting of PBB Branch N.68 Tanjong Batu Session 2024-2027 here on Saturday. The meeting coordinated by the assistant treasurer of the Sarawak state PBB Supreme Working

30 preschool kids get hands-on experiences in science

BINTULU: A total of 30 preschool children participated in the Little Scientist@UPM 2024 programme held at Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) recently. This programme was organised by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Lollipop Child Care Centre. According to the programme chairperson, Dr. Ellie Teo

Sarawak benefits from global biomass demand 

BINTULU: The global demand for solid biofuels and activated carbon, especially from Asia-Pacific countries, is on the rise, creating significant opportunities for Sarawak to strengthen its position in the biomass industry. According to Zainal Abidin Abdullah, general manager of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), the use of biomass