Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

New method facilitates land surveying

BINTULU: The New Initiative Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Measurement Programme, which was introduced by the state government in 2010, has succeeded in increasing land surveying to almost 20 times compare to the old methods. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, through this method, the

No religious elements in name

BINTULU: The ‘Darul Hana’ issue raised by certain irresponsible parties would only cause racial instability in the state, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He said the statements of the involved parties contain elements of defamation, false facts and manipulated assumptions. He explained

11 preschools receive temperature scanners

BINTULU: Eleven nurseries (Taska) and kindergartens (Tadika) here received donations of temperature scanners from the Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) cum Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. The items were given to Permata Kasih Taman Li-Hua, Taska Penyayang Mama at Taman Bukit Orang, Tadika Bestari Kampung Baru,

Inculcate integrity in kindergartens

BINTULU: Efforts to inculcate cultural and moral values ​​among children should be sown when they attend preschool classes. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said this was because the youth are the next generation who would take on the task of leading the state

RM145 mln project of treated water supply for longhouses in Kemana Tengah

BINTULU: Residents in 62 longhouses in the Kemena Tengah area, especially along Jalan Bintulu-Bakun will enjoy treated water supply when a project worth RM145 million is implemented later. The project, which is fully funded by the Sarawak Government, will be tendered this month with the first project implementation package involves

BDA shows appreciation for frontliners

BINTULU: The high commitment of frontliners in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic has touched the hearts of many and received attention from all Malaysians. For that, the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) had contributed by purchasing necessities such as canopies, chairs and other materials for Bintulu Division Health Office Recreation

Illicit fags, beer smuggling thwarted

BINTULU: The Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle in various illicit cigarettes and beer during a raid behind a premises at Boulevard Setia Raja, Mukah on Wednesday. Its commanding officer ASP Ezuandi Bahadin said the raid took place around 3.30pm and the team managed to

Pay attention to weather forcasts, fishermen told

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone reminds the public, especially the maritime community, to be attentive to weather forecasts before taking part in sea activities during this period. Bintulu Maritime deputy director (Operations), Maritime Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said the community, especially small fishing boat should

Over 400 face masks given to vendors

BINTULU: More than 400 face masks were distributed to Bintulu Night Market vendors in “Meet and Greet The Hawkers” programme with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) deputy chairman Haidar Khan Asghar Khan and BDA general manager Muhamad Yakup Kari today. Covid-19 related leaflets were also distributed. The programme was one of

Unity brings progress

BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has called on the community in Jepak constituency, especially Kuala Tatau, to continue their efforts to enhance the mutual agreement and consensus development between constituents to maintain peace and harmony. He stressed that this is because the