Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

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

Community participation important in art and culture

KUCHING: Individuals, organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to encourage community participation in cultural activities and performing arts. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said the ministry is committed to enacting policies that encourage the involvement of all stakeholders in the field

Family well-being a motivating factor for Masters’ grad

BINTULU: Father of three, Mohamad Syukri Mohamad Adnan, made his family a motivating catalyst to achieve his dream of continuing his studies to a higher level. He was determined to give a better life to his children, wife, and family. The 38-year-old Master of Science in Human Development graduate from

Diploma graduate makes short work of life’s challenges

BINTULU: Twenty-year-old Nornazli Shah Norazam Shah, a Forestry Diploma graduate from the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu campus, worked hard while studying. This native of Batang Kali, Selangor grew up without a mother since he was 16, with his father as the only backbone of

Perseverance pays off for scholarship recipient

BINTULU: Human Development Diploma student of Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu campus, Benedick Adam Jawan, is the epitome of perseverance in pursuing dreams. He has fallen back on the sacrifices of his parents — his mother is a homemaker and his father is a truck driver — to inspire him. With

Peter Chin appointed UPM pro-chancellor

BINTULU: Tan Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui has made history as the first ethnic Chinese from Sarawak to be appointed as pro-chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He received his appointment letter from the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj,

Dr Rundi calls for collective action against vandalism

BINTULU: In response to the rising problem of vandalism targeting utility and telecommunication facilities, Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has called on all parties to work together for the wellbeing of both current and future generations.“This issue extends beyond utility and