Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

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.

Lucrative income through agriculture

TATAU: The people can generate lucrative income through agriculture, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He stated that agriculture was an important industry because of its role in development and creating employment opportunities while increasing the income of farmers. “Farmers should therefore strive

RM1.3 mln allocated for infrastructure projects

BINTULU: A total of 13 rural transformation programme (RTP) projects amounting to RM1.33 million were allocated for areas in Bawan including Jalan Bukut, Begeri, Bukit Dinding and Pengkalan Lobang in Mukah, this year. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said

A major role for longhouse heads

KUCHING: The ability and wisdom of longhouse heads to manage the people under their care will determine whether a longhouse would progress or be left behind, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said that the role of the longhouse head is crucial in leading

Sares powers longhouses in Sebauh

BINTULU: Four remote longhouses sheltering 102 households in Sebauh district now have 24-hour electricity supply provided through the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme (Sares). The longhouses are Rumah Lawai Chukai and Rumah Nompang, Sungai Sujan as well as Rumah Palos Andin and Rumah Elwin Ugan, Sungai Binyo in Sebauh. Minister