Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Sebauh in need of makeover with district status

SEBAUH: Various developments need to take place to transform the image of Sebauh town which became a full district on Aug 1, 2015. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development of Sarawak Datuk Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom said as a full district, Sebauh needs to be equipped with

Bintulu Marathon promises bigger field this year

BINTULU: The Bintulu Marathon 2024 (BM2024) will be held on Aug 11. Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) general manager Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari said the event organised with strategic partner Bintulu Port Holdings Sdn Bhd in collaboration with government agencies and other co-sponsors, is expected to attract a much higher participation

Parents hold the key

BINTULU: Rural parents are urged to prioritise their children’s education, said Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom. “Education will be the most useful and powerful asset” for their children’s success, he said during his speech at the 2024 Bintulu Division Level Gawai Dayak

Join BDA in promoting integrity

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is urging the local community to support its efforts in promoting integrity, essential for the area’s ongoing development. BDA’s general manager Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari said that combating corruption, power abuse, and other integrity issues was a high priority. He praised the state government

Sarawak govt serious about promoting integrity among civil servants, community

BINTULU: The Sarawak government is serious about promoting a culture of integrity among civil servants and the community. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Murshid Diraja Dr Juanda Jaya said that in line with the efforts to target a high-income state by 2030, Sarawak is

7th Battalion Border Regiment delivers aid to fire victims

BINTULU: The 7th Battalion of the Border Regiment was recently involved in delivering aid to the fire victims of Rumah Ugop Umpin in Nanga Sigu, Pandan, Sebauh. Its commanding officer, Lt Col Shahrin Mohd Nahrawi, said that the relief operation was coordinated by the Bintulu Division Resident’s Office and involved

No water supply tomorrow

BINTULU: Residents in several parts of town here will experience water supply disruptions tomorrow (June 11), due to scheduled pipe connection works. Laku Management Sdn Bhd (LAKU) said the works would be conducted at the intersection near Boulevard Shopping Mall Bintulu. “The connection works will begin at 8.00 am and

Don’t make illegal U-turns on highway, advises Rundi

BINTULU: Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Stephen Rundi Utom has warned motorists against making illegal U-turns along the Pan Borneo Highway. He said most accidents were caused by irresponsible actions on the part of motorists, especially during the festive season. Therefore, he reminded the public who

Dayak beauties invited to participate in Bintulu Kumang Gawai Dayak

BINTULU: Single Dayak beauties aged 18 to 30 are invited to participate in the 2024 Bintulu Division Kumang Gawai Dayak competition on June 14, which will be held at Dinner World Restaurant, here. This competition, jointly organised by the Bintulu Resident and District Office, the Bintulu Development Board and Sarakup

Part of Kemena River will be closed on 10 – 11 June

BINTULU: The Public Works Department (JKR) through a notice on its Facebook page stated that part of the Kemena River will be closed for 48 hours from 10 – 11 June. The closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of the ‘mid-span form’ on the east side of the Bintulu