Mature, experienced and diligent candidate preferred
BINTULU: The candidate for the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) who will represent the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the Jepak state by-election remains unknown and will only be revealed in a few days’ time. Nineteen branches of PBB Northern Zone have expressed their support and full confidence in Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Consumer group visits BDA general manager
BINTULU: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Bintulu Branch recently paid a courtesy visit to the general manager of the Bintulu Development Board (BDA), Datuk Muhammad Yakub Kari. The delegation was led by the MTPN Bintulu Branch chairman Chiong Ying Ying and was received by Muhammad Yakub and his senior officers. Following the meeting, both […]
UNIFOR cheques for houses of worship
BINTULU: Three houses of worship in the Murum state assembly area received cheques amounting to RM400,000 from the Other Religious Affairs Unit (UNIFOR) under Phase 3 of Year 2023. The houses of worship were Uma Bawang’s RC Chapel of Immaculate Conception which received a cheque for RM200,000.00, RC St Luke Uma Belor Church (RM100,000.00) and […]
Charity run receives heartwarming public support
BINTULU: The “Pink October Charity Run” by Columbia Asia Hospital Bintulu (CAHB) 2023 recently has received great corporate support and encouragement from the public. The charity run is part of CAHB’s annual event to raise funds for the Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group (SBCSG) and to increase awareness among the public, especially women. “The proceeds […]
Clean environmental practices align with growth of heavy industries
BINTULU: Environmental preservation will be a priority of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) in line with the growth of heavy industries in the Tanjung Kidurong and Samalaju areas currently. BDA deputy chairman, Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan stated that this aligns with the new vision of the local authority (PBT) to become a hub for […]
International Kite Festival returns after 4 years
BINTULU: The Bintulu International Kite Festival (BIKF) has returned for its 16th edition after a four-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bintulu Development Authority’s (BDA) deputy chairman, Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan, said the BIKF has been a symbol of Bintulu pride since its inception in 2005. “The festival stands out on BDA’s yearly […]
Protect coral reefs with ‘COREEFS’ initiative
BINTULU: The ‘COREEFS’ project, aimed at protecting the delicate coral reefs in the waters here, has been launched at Similajau National Park. This initiative is a joint effort between the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and the Bintulu Port Authority (BPA). SFC, known for its dedication to the environment, and BPA, a key player in the […]
Industry-based Bintulu hosts palliative care conference
BINTULU: Bintulu has the potential to also become an educational hub besides being an industrial town. According to the Premier’s Political Secretary, Angelie Stephen Raja, the town encompasses diverse sectors such as oil and gas, shipping, energy, bio-industry, heavy metals, palm oil, timber, and healthcare. And significantly, the inaugural Palliative Care Conference 2023 is also […]
Kg Penan Muslims portray Sarawak’s diversity
BINTULU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah showed their recognition of Sarawak’s racial diversity by visiting Kampung Penan Muslim Batu 10 here yesterday. Village head Raini Piee, 64, said Al-Sultan Abdullah is the first head of state who has visited the village in its […]
Abun urges road repair after near miss
BINTULU: A distressing incident occurred on Saturday when a vehicle from Senator Abun Sui Anyi’s delegation skidded off the path and landed in a ditch at KM65 on Jalan Bakun-Bintulu around 6.30 pm. Fortunately, Abun, who was travelling in a separate car, highlighted the dangerous condition of the road, especially at a bend on the […]
