Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Rep inspects drainage upgrading works

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang, recently visited Taman Good Park to monitor the ongoing upgrading works on the drainage and water flow systems in the area. Accompanied by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) staff and contractors involved, he conducted a working visit to review the current progress

SeDidik Sarawak invests RM39.8mil to enhance early childhood education

BINTULU: SeDidik Sarawak has allocated RM19.8 million for upgrading premises and RM20 million for purchasing new premises, aiming to reduce rental costs and improve the quality of early childhood education across the state. SeDidik Sarawak general manager Ayub Dahari said this step was taken to ensure that the premises meet

Borneo Makers Festival Bintulu catalyst for youth innovation and sustainability

BINTULU: The Borneo Makers Festival (BMF) Bintulu 2024 is an important platform to unearth the creativity and innovation of Sarawak’s youth in an effort to support socioeconomic development and sustainability. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh described this programme as a strategic step

Unity key to stability in Sarawak

BINTULU: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon has stressed that unity and solidarity are key to economic, social, and political stability in a multi-ethnic society like Sarawak. He emphasised that good relations between communities, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or religion, are essential in creating social harmony. According to him, fostering

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