Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Fire walls a must for longhouses

BINTULU: Longhouses must be equipped with essential safety features, including fire walls to prevent rapid fire spread, said the Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development, Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. “The construction of an effective fire barrier wall is crucial to minimising the risk of fires, which

Be wise before selling land

BINTULU: Rural residents, especially those living in longhouses, have been advised to exercise caution when selling their land, particularly as the region’s road network expands. Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, cautioned against hasty decisions. He explained that the development of infrastructure

Jalan Abang Galau will be closed on Sept 25 – 29

BINTULU: Members of the public are advised to take note that Jalan Abang Galau will be closed from September 25 to 29 to make way for the Bintulu International Kite Festival (BIKF) 2024. According to a press statement from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), the road closure will be carried

BPHB donates RM1mil to Anjung Kasih YKN community welfare

BINTULU: The Anjung Kasih of the Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) at Bintulu Hospital has become the first Anjung Kasih YKN to receive full sponsorship from a corporate entity, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB). Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that this initiative showed a

Ministry takes responsibility on Abang Bas issue 

BINTULU: Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, emphasised that the issue concerning ‘Abang Bas’ that has gone viral on social media falls under the ministry’s responsibility in ensuring the welfare of children. She acknowledged public criticisms regarding the attention given to this issue but insisted that

Teras undergoes rebranding, aims to be BN component

BINTULU: Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (Teras) aims to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN). Teras president Banyi Beriak said the party is currently undergoing a rebranding process to revive its role in the state. “We have been inactive for a while, but we want to revive the party

Lions Club youth camp, an avenue to develop future leaders

BINTULU: The 10th Lions Youth Camp organised by the Kidurong Bintulu Lions Club signifies an important platform for the development of local youth. The camp aims to provide the necessary tools and knowledge to the participants so that they can become effective future leaders and contribute positively to the communities.

Plight of fire victims gets MP’s attention

BINTULU: Local Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, spent time visiting the Rumah Nura Buling longhouse in Sungai Teban, Labang, which was destroyed in a fire on Thursday. The visit aims to listen to the immediate needs of the affected population and provide them with support. As a

Punan Kakus win Decorated Boat Competition

TATAU: The Punan Kakus Community Team, led by Joseph Atong, emerged victorious in the 2024 Tatau Festival Decorated Boat competition. Their boat, themed “Preparing to Welcome the Bungan Festival / Punan Ethnic Rice Harvest Festival,” earned them a well-deserved cash prize of RM5,000. Bahung Kampung Haji Ismail’s decorated boat, under

Work on new jetty begins next month

BINTULU: Residents of Kampung Jepak Hulu, particularly the fishing community, will benefit from a new jetty that will replace the old, dilapidated one. Work on the new jetty is expected to begin early next month. Shahrezy Sulaiman, an officer from the Jepak State Constituency Service Centre, stated that  RM100,000 project