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Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

286 job seekers interviewed at carnival

BINTULU: A total of 286 individuals actively looking for jobs attended took the opportunities to be interviewed at the JOM Kerja Mini Carnival in conjunction with the Bintulu National Consumer Carnival 2023, recently. Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Bintulu Branch office manager, Jimmy Hendrick Kijon said the programme held at Times

Blessing ceremony for building of new longhouse

BINTULU: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon recently officiated at the blessing ceremony for the construction of a new longhouse in Uma Bakong, Ulu Sungai Asap, Belaga. The longhouse, which was destroyed on November 19, 2018, is being rebuilt using funds from the state government’s ‘Fire Aid Assistance’ programme. “I would

Job seekers, save Nov 25 for career fair

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY BINTULU: The Bintulu Social Welfare Organisation (PERKESO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneurship Development (MySED) Sarawak and Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), will be organising the MyFutureJobs Career Expo@ Sarawak Youth Empowerment on November 25 to 26 at Dewan Sri

E-waste collection at Tanjung Batu on Dec 2

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY BINTULU: The 2023 Electrical and Electronic Waste (EEW) Collection Campaign has returned and will be held at the no.1 car park Temasya Beach, Tanjung Batu here on December 2. This program, organised by the Bintulu Development Board in collaboration with E-Concern (M) Sdn. Bhd, will

Citizenship issues: Murum rep counts on special op

BELAGA: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon hopes the Special Task Force (PPK) operation will achieve its goal of helping Sarawakians facing citizenship issues. He said the PPK operation from Nov 7 to 16 targeted issues and problems faced by the people around Sungai Asap here before continuing the operation to

Don’t just teach, instil harmony too

BINTULU: Educators are advised not to focus only on academic teaching, but instead, need to instil a spirit of unity and harmony among their students, especially the younger generation. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing made the suggestion when speaking at the Sungai Tisang National School (SK)

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,

Roadshow promotes sustainable lifestyles

KUCHING: The SHEDA Kuching Branch (SKB) Home & Property Roadshow 2023 promotes sustainable lifestyles. Taking place at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, the three-day event boasts over 20 booths featuring SHEDA members and non-members showcasing local properties and related products. Aimed at providing a unique experience, the roadshow commenced with a ribbon-cutting

29 complete Welding Industry Training

BINTULU: Twenty-nine students of Bintulu Vocational College (KV Bintulu) yesterday received certificates of completion after finishing their Welding Industry Training (Link Project), a collaborative project between Bintulu Vocational College and Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming congratulated the students for their dedication and hard

BDA bags top sustainability award

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has been selected as the recipient of the “Most Sustainable City Award of Sarawak 2023” during the celebration of World Urban Planning Day (WUPD) 2023 at the National level, on Thursday. The award was received by its general manager, Datuk Muhammad Yakub Kari, presented