Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Rep visits storm victims at evacuation centre

BINTULU: Touched by the fate of all the occupants from the six blocks of Iris Garden apartment after the roofs were blown off during an afternoon storm recently, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming spent time to meet the victims at a temporary evacuation centre (PPS), Kampung Assakyirin Community

Community, leaders unite in relief efforts

BINTULU: In the aftermath of a severe storm, immediate assistance, including repair work, will be provided to all 17 houses in six blocks of the Iris Garden apartment complex at Sultan Iskandar road here. In a statement, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that government agencies are actively

Citizenship granted after years of waiting

SARIKEI: Shirley Ling Jing Shu’s dream of attaining citizenship and MyKad has finally become a reality. Her application has been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) after years of going through various processes and procedures. Her father, Ling Chin Chuan, stated that he had submitted his daughter’s citizenship

Tanjong Batu rep urges comprehensive coordination for monsoon season preparedness

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has called for heightened vigilance and comprehensive coordination among all agencies in preparation for potential disasters during the Northeast Monsoon season. Stressing the importance of preparedness to face upcoming disasters, he called for the need to prioritise the safety and welfare of

Temporary evacuation centre opened as storm damages apartment in Bintulu

BINTULU: Authorities have established a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) to accommodate 24 families whose homes were affected by a storm at Iris Garden Apartments on Jalan Sultan Iskandar on Thursday (Jan 18). Bintulu District officer Muhammad Dino Amid said that the Balai Raya Kampung Assyakirin Phase 1 PPS was opened

Come back and contribute to state

BINTULU: Sarawakian students pursuing education abroad are urged to return to their homeland with knowledge and expertise to support and lead the state, especially amidst the changing economic landscape in the ASEAN region. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said this is in line with Sarawak’s efforts to realise

Rep backs Premier to keep Anwar as PM

BINTULU: Miri MP Chiew Choon Man is pleased with the suggestion to retain Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim until the end of the parliamentary term. This proposal, made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was highlighted during the Seven Years with YAB Sarawak Premier townhall

Iskandar sets sights on reducing drug problems

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee aims to see a drastic drop in the number of drug addicts in his constituency by the end of this year. Based on records, a total of 306 individuals in Bintulu were involved in drug addiction with the Jepak area recording a total of 79

Youth urged to be active in sports

BINTULU: The youth are urged to continue to be active in sports activities. It is not only to encourage the community to be active and fit by engaging in various sports activities, but it also aims to make sports a healthy lifestyle and daily practice and improve the health and

Upgrading district police headquarters under RTP

BINTULU: The Multipurpose Hall of the Bintulu District Police Headquarters (IPD) will be upgraded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) of the Tanjong Batu state constituency. The upgrade includes repairing the cracked wooden stage, fixing damages to the badminton court, air conditioning, and lighting. Johnny Pang Leong Ming, the Tanjong