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Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Threads of tradition, weaving opportunities

TATAU: The creation of handicrafts by various ethnic groups is not just a means of preserving cultural heritage but also an opportunity for economic gain. Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said that it plays role in safeguarding cultural treasures and enhancing the cultural identity of different

YMP Rangers win Putra Futsal Fest

BINTULU: YMP Rangers clinched the title at the Putra Futsal Fest 2024, recently held at Kenyalang Futsal Centre of Excellence. Securing second place was Langmoi, with Hambur FT and SSC Jepak tying for third place. The champions and runners-up were awarded cash prizes and medals for their achievements. The event

100 people in RPR Kidurong receive Ramadan donations

BINTULU: A total of 100 people consisting of single mothers, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the less fortunate in the RPR Kidurong housing estate received food baskets and bubur lambuk (porridge) during a Ramadan programme. Tong Seng Huat (Bintulu) Sdn Bhd collaborated with the Bintulu Parliamentary Service Centre for this

Erosion barrier for Bintulu’s Austra Height to address landslide issue

BINTULU: A barrier to prevent soil erosion will be constructed at Austra Height here to address the issue of landslides affecting the road leading to the residential area. Steven Kong Kai Seng, the Special Officer to the Bintulu MP, said residents should be able to use the road before Hari

Bintulu Hospital receives Ramadan donation

BINTULU:  Bintulu Hospital receives donation of red dates and calendar for iftar and imsak time schedules from Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming yesterday. The donation was presented to Bintulu Hospital director, Dr Suzalinna Sulaiman. Pang said the distribution of red dates has become a traditional programme through the

SUPP Bintulu celebrates International Women’s Day giving out roses

BINTULU: Sarawak United People’s Party Women’s Movement (SUPP) Bintulu showcases their appreciation for the sacrifices and achievements of women by giving 100 roses and cupcakes to traders and female visitors at Pasar Utama Bintulu (PUB) today. The initiatives were made in conjunction with International Women’s Day celebrated annually on March

Tanjong Batu addemblyman extends Ramadan contributions

BINTULU: A total of 2,500 boxes and packets of red dates have been distributed by the Tanjong Batu Service Center to four Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) in the constituency recently. The four JKKKs selected were from Kpg Assyakirin Phase one, phase two and phase three, as well as

Community-focused services through strategic investments

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Board (BDA) is committed to playing a role as a government agency that supports the wishes and aspirations of the people here towards realising the vision of making the town a model of inclusion, habitability and sustainability. Its general manager, Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari said BDA

Public welcomes PADU counter

BINTULU: The opening of the physical counter for the Main Data Repository (PADU) by the Malaysian Department of Statistics, Bintulu Division, at the Farley Market premises here, starting yesterday until Sunday, facilitates the public in registering, taking only ten minutes. A survey by this reporter found that the PADU registration