Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Allegations untrue, irresponsible

BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has slammed allegations by some quarters that the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) funds went into the personal accounts of elected representatives either at the parliament or state legislative assembly (DUN) level. Describing the allegation as “untrue and

Two churches receive grants from Unifor

BINTULU: Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Church Rumah Gelayan and BEM Church Kelompok Kampung Senep in Tubau here recently received grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) amounting to RM180,000. The cheques were presented to the churches today (Sept 30) by Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chuk Pai Ugon. BEM Church Rumah Gelayan

Talib clarifies on the RTP projects

BINTULU: There is still a small group of people here who are unclear on the implementation of rural transformation programme (RTP) projects. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip in confirming this, emphasised that the group of people were relatively small. “They can refer to

Jobless youth held for drugs

BINTULU: An unemployed youth was nabbed by police for possessing 5.2g of drugs suspected to be syabu or methamphetamine on Friday (Sept 25). District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili pointed out that the 19-year-old man was arrested by the narcotics police team in a house at Jalan Masjid, here. He

GPS committed to help rakyat

BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has introduced various initiatives for the wellbeing of the people which reflected its commitment in helping the rakyat. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the initiatives and assistance were given to all walks of life from newborns to

19 cases from January till last Friday

BINTULU:  There were a total of 19 emergency cases at sea from January up till last Friday (Sept 25) this year. This is according to statistics recorded by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Bintulu Maritime Zone acting director Maritime Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said of the figure, September recorded

Take advantage of government facilities

TATAU: The women’s bureaus from longhouses in the Kakus area are urged to undertake a commodity planting project in groups. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said they need to see the huge potential offered by the agriculture and agro-based

Basic facilities needed

BINTULU: Basic facilities and social infrastructure such as treated water supply, electricity supply and roads were among the issues discussed at a meeting of the Binyo, Selezu and Genaan Residents Association (PPBSG) held here on Saturday. According to the newly appointed PPBSG chairman, Paul Ngipa Lambat, most areas in Binyo,

Serba Dinamik reinforces its local presence

Follow our exclusive interview with Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ir Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah regarding the company’s plans to reinforce its local presence through the construction of Bintulu Integrated Energy Hub (BIEH) in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu, with investments worth a total of

Don’t let children miss out on education

TATAU: Parents need not worry about sending their children to school amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He expressed concern that if parents do not send their children to school, it will cause their children to miss out on their education.