Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

BDA contributes RM1mln zakat to Baitulmal Sarawak

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) handed over a business tithe (zakat) amounting to RM1 million for the financial year ending in 2023 to the Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). A brief handover ceremony was held at the office of the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at

KPDN enhances Rahmah Umbrella initiative to alleviate cost of living

BINTULU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is committed to strengthening the Rahmah Umbrella initiative as a key strategy to address the cost of living for the people this year. Bintulu KPDN head Al Redzamani Abdul Razak announced the expansion of the initiative, particularly through the

100 needy villagers receive food baskets, porridge

BINTULU: One hundred recipients consisting of less fortunate individuals from four villages here received food basket donations and porridge as part of the Ramadan Visit programme by Tong Seng Huat (Bintulu) Sdn. Bhd yesterday. The villages involved were Kampung Sinong, Kampung Dato, Kampung Sebiew and Kampung Masjid. The donations were

Bintulu Port presents donation to seven NGOs

BINTULU: Seven non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received contributions from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad during the Stakeholder Iftar celebration held at Hotel ParkCity Everly yesterday (Apr 3). The selected NGOs branches in Bintulu are the Iban Muslim Converts Association, Bintulu Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK), Sarawak Women’s Association Federation Bintulu – Tatau,

New hemodialysis machines to meet rising demand

TATAU: The Tatau Health Clinic and Bintulu Hospital have received five hemodialysis machines valued at RM205,750. Women, Children, and Community Welfare Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah, facilitated the handover, with two units going to the health clinic and the remaining three to Bintulu hospital, where the hospital director, Dr. Suzalinna

Over RM64mil disbursed in monthly assistance

BINTULU: The Department of Social Welfare (JKM) Sarawak has disbursed a total sum of RM 64,495,350 from January until March this year benefiting 54,321 monthly aid recipients throughout the state. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah also said under the ‘Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya

Glamping and Fun Run in Bintulu on May 11-12

BINTULU: The public are invited to participate in the Glamping and Fun Run 2024 festivities on May 11-12, to be held at Taman Millennium Kidurong. The programme, organised by the Borneo Sports, Recreation, and Adventure Club (BSRAC), aims to attract a total of 300 participants for the Fun Run category

MySED empowers youth via economic devt

BINTULU: The state government through the Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MySED) is committed to continuing to help the youth through youth empowerment efforts towards economic development and improving skills among them, especially in the field of entrepreneurship. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk

Bintulu Port Foundation donates to 42 needy families

BINTULU:  A total of 42 needy families in Kampung Hulu Nyalau received food basket donations from Bintulu Port Holdings Sdn Bhd through the Bintulu Port Foundation in conjunction with the Ramadan Safari and iftar programme hosted for the local community recently. A sound system equipment was also donated to Masjid

Sarawak targets local rice production to reduce import dependency

BINTULU: Sarawak currently has the capacity to produce only about 35 per cent of its local rice demand, with the remaining 65 per cent being met through rice imports. Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom revealed this while highlighting the need to