Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Food aid for Jepak underprivileged

BINTULU: The Jepak state constituency service centre, in collaboration with its village development and security committee (JKKK) on Friday distributed food aid to those in need following the movement control order (MCO). Its assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip, when contacted by a reporter, said the assistance (in the form of essential

One tabligh participant tested positive

BINTULU: A total of 23 blood samples from 84 local participants who attended a tabligh religious gathering at Seri Petaling Mosque in Kuala Lumpur were taken for examination. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said he was informed that about 90 participants from Bintulu had attended the event.

New school ready next February

BINTULU: The new Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Segan is expected to be completed on Feb 14 next year. Construction work began on Jan 24 last year. When completed, the school will have 12 classrooms, two labs, a dining hall that can accommodate 150 people and a boy dormitory and a

Other companies paying; Petronas adamantly ‘stubborn’

BALINGIAN: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has drawn the ire of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. The major oil and gas company continues to dilly dally on settling the five per cent sales tax imposed on exported oil and gas products that it should be paying Sarawak. Two

Abang Johari on meaningless promise

MUKAH: Pakatan Harapan’s promise of giving 20% oil-gas royalty to the state has been described in Sarawak Malay as “abu dua sudu”. When something has been reduced to or gone to the level of “abu dua sudu” it becomes meaningless or useless. Which explains why Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang

Master ICT, community leaders told

BINTULU: Community leaders, especially Ketua Kaum and Ketua Masyarakat in Bintulu, should master ICT so that they can keep pace with globalisation, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. “ICT mastery among them is also important to assist the state government’s efforts in realising

Sustaining nature for the future

Experiencing life in the Iban longhouse is a very unforgettable and exciting experience for many as the community shows that they can still live a full life and still maintain the harmony. According to the lecturer of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Perak, Assoc Prof Dr Zahiraniza Mustaffa, the opportunity to

Dept addresses workplace accidents

BINTULU: Lack of understanding and awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health (OSH) aspects among employers and employees of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the contributing factors to an increase in workplace accidents involving SMEs. Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh) Bintulu chief Mohamad

No compromise on police offenders

BINTULU: Severe action will be taken against any police officers or personnel involved in crime, drugs or activities that can tarnish the integrity of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Bintulu District police chief Superintendent Zulkipli Suhaili said that he would not compromise with such officers or personnel.  “We will not

Ensure party remains relevant: Nogeh

BINTULU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women and Youth wings must play active roles to strengthen the party and ensure it remains relevant in the current political scenario. PDP deputy president Datuk Anthony Nogeh Gumbek said the change in political landscape of the country after the 14th General Election (GE14) demanded