Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

SUPP committed to serving citizens

BINTULU: The Bintulu Branch of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) remains dedicated to working diligently, understanding the people’s issues, and striving to deliver exceptional service to the citizens in the areas it represents. Johnny Pang Leong Ming, the Chairman of the branch and also the Tanjong Batu assemblyman, firmly

IAC project set for October completion

BINTULU: The Bintulu Integrated Administration Centre (IAC) in Jepak will be fully completed by October this year, despite a slight delay. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Ir. Aidel Lariwoo, was pleased with the project’s progress and noted that the construction was currently 60.85 per cent complete, slightly

Air grouses through right channels: Iskandar

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee wants complaints concerning community issues or other problems to come through to him via the correct channels. He is confident of solving the problems faced by the local community this way. In addition, he also encouraged residents in his constituency to submit complaints and suggestions

35 participants gain insight on fertigation and hydroponics

BINTULU: A total of 35 participants attended the Vegetable Cultivation Using Fertigation and Hydroponics Technology Course organised by Putra Agricultural Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) in collaboration with Jepak Jaya Development, Bintulu Development Board, recently. UPMKB in a statement said throughout the course, participants were exposed to the

2,228 recipients gets Gawai aid totalling RM222,800

BINTULU: Special donations amounting to RM222,800 were given to 2,228 monthly aid beneficiaries from the Bintulu Division Social Welfare Department in conjunction with this year’s Gawai Dayak festival. The brief aid presentation ceremony was officiated by Taddy Ajin, the special administrative officer to Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development

Police report lodged on two false calls

BINTULU: The Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has filed a police report regarding two false calls received by the Kidurong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) this month. Bintulu Bomba chief, Wan Kamaruddin Wan Ahmad, said the report was made at the Tanjung Kidurong police station for further action following

Kids learn tech skills early

BINTULU: The Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing is integrating digital literacy programmes into the main curriculum of SeDidik Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that this effort aligns with the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 initiative, which focuses on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital

Social media poses challenges to shaping youth character

BINTULU: The advancement of technology, particularly social media, is one of the challenges in shaping the character of today’s youth. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said the technological advancements have created a new culture in society from the early stages

Sports foster unity and fitness

BINTULU: Basketball not only promotes physical and mental fitness but also serves as an excellent platform for fostering harmony among multi-ethnic communities. Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said it was important for youth to get involved in sports activities and strengthen bonds between players

Dayak women in need of mentoring, Rundi tells SIDS

BINTULU: Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) needs to continue improving and strengthening the role of Dayak women in the field of education and entrepreneurship. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom said it needs to set an example for others. SIDS members, he said,