Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Companies slapped with RM58,000 compound for violating SOPs

BINTULU: Two companies here were slapped with a total of RM58,000 compound for failing to comply with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs) today. The errant companies are a delivery-shipping operator in Tanjung Kidurong, which was issued a RM43,500 compound and a car dealer in

Bintulu Division’s CMCO to run until May 17

BINTULU: The conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Bintulu Diviison, with enhanced standard operating procedures (SOPs), has been extended to May 17. Bintulu Resident Jack Aman Luat said Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) decided to extend the period in line with the SOPs announced by the Sarawak State Disaster

Food and drinks for frontliners

BINTULU: Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Kemena Branch today donated food and drinks to frontline workers at the Covid-19 Low Risk Control and Control Centre (PKRC) at Dewan Suarah here. Head of the organisation Jenny Bangga presented  the donations to Bintulu  Resident Jack Aman Luat. Jenny thanked all  police, military

Fines for vehicles on the streets after 8pm?

BINTULU: The standard operating procedure (SOP) for Covid-19 prevention in Bintulu can be further enhanced by issuing fines on vehicles found on the streets after 8pm. Bintulu MP Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing said he had recommended to the Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to review and tighten several SOP

Vaccination roll out in Bintulu

BINTULU: The second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for the division has started today and will commence till April 26. The programme which is administring Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines is prioritising senior citizens aged 60 above, patients with chronic and high-risk diseases and persons with disabilities (PwD). Divisional Health

No shortage of essential goods in Bintulu

BINTULU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, Bintulu branch has assured that the supply of essential goods during Ramadan and Aidilfitri is adequate and regulated. Branch head Nazari Hassan said his office would ensure the supply of staple food such as meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and eggs from April

42 illegal logs seized

BINTULU: The Bintulu Region 5 Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 42 logs worth RM16,800, discovered by the side of the road about 6.2km from the junction of Ladang Samling (Akasia) Sungai Sera, Samarakan on Wednesday (Apr 21). Bintulu PPM Operations Headquarters Commanding Officer ASP Ezuandi Bahadin said seizure was carried

Wheelchairs, milk for needy couple

BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has donated wheelchairs and milk to a couple, Langa Jungan and Emma Kuyah, through the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) caring service squad here.   The donations were presented by the deputy chairman of the squad, Othman

We are sorry: BDA

BINTULU: Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has come out with an apology for the inconvenience that occurred in the collection of garbage for the past two weeks. The issue had affected several areas in the division. According to the statement, the service was impacted because some of its operations staff were

Four more roadblocks mounted in Bintulu

BINTULU: The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has decided to set up four more roadblocks in the district which started today. They are placed at Jalan Sebiew, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Jalan Persimpangan Stadium Muhibbah and Jalan Tanjung Batu. District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said that it will