Another mobile service centre for Tanjong Batu
BINTULU: The Tanjong Batu State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Service Centre has set up a mobile service counter at the ParkCity Commercial Centre here for the public to submit any complaints or issues. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said mobile counters had also been established in several locations in the Tanjong Batu area to […]
Bridge to become town’s icon once ready
BINTULU: The Bintulu-Jepak Bridge is set to become the latest attraction here after its completion around October 2024. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said that the bridge, which is currently 66.7 per cent completed, will have its own unique features. “The components of this bridge will include uniform decorative lights […]
PBB 1828 new training platform for youth
BINTULU : The establishment of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wing 1828 is one of the forward movements of the party to produce a generation of leaders of calibre. PBB Tanjong Batu branch deputy chief, Sophie Sharie said, its establishment will be a new platform to train youth between the ages of 18 […]
PBB branch counts on Iskandar to lead
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) branch is banking on newly-minted Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee to offer much-needed leadership among the Malay community there. On its part the party branch will do all it can to help him carry out his duties, assured branch chief Haidar Khan Asghar Khan. He is also confident that […]
The first smart hotel in Bintulu
BINTULU: The Reds Hotel is ushering in a new era of hospitality in Bintulu by proudly unveiling itself as the town’s first smart hotel. Following the recent completion of renovations in September this year, Reds Hotel is elevating the guest experience with the introduction of a cutting-edge digital self-check-in kiosk. Located in the heart of […]
Historic win at Borneo Dance Festival
BINTULU: The Santri D’wangsa Putra from Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) made history by being crowned the runner-up for the Platinum Award at the 8th Edition of the 2023 Borneo Dance Festival, held from November 7-10 at the National Department of Arts and Culture Auditorium, Sabah. With this victory, UPMKB successfully brought home a […]
Bintulu chosen as key location for defence fortifications
KUCHING: The Defence Ministry has selected Bintulu as the location to strengthen the country’s defence fortifications. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that Bintulu, especially Samalaju, is a strategically significant area and is closest to the national economic zone. He asserted that the ministry will construct the headquarters of the 31st Brigade of the Malaysian […]
Affordable flight tickets for Sarawakian through state-owned boutique airline
BINTULU: Sarawakians are set to benefit from subsidised flight tickets through the state-owned boutique airline, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said the fare rates offered would be reasonable and affordable for passengers, acknowledging that a significant number of Sarawakians seek work and educational opportunities beyond the state, including in Labuan, Sabah, […]
Proposed cross-Borneo railway project in negotiation phase, says DPM Fadillah
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government’s proposal for the construction of a cross-Borneo railway service is currently in the negotiation phase. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said federal Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah is outlining plans that involve multiple countries and regions in Borneo, including Indonesia, Brunei, Sarawak, and Sabah. However, he said there […]
Fadillah urges strong support for GPS candidate in Jepak by-election
BINTULU: Support from the people is crucial to ensure that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secures a convincing win in the upcoming Jepak by-election on November 4. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof asserted that voters must ensure the GPS candidate, Iskandar Turkee, wins with a significant majority. Fadillah, who is also Parti Pesaka […]
