Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

One month given to complete new complex

SARIKEI: The contractors involved in the construction of the new Road Transport Department (RTD) Complex on Repok Road here have been given a one-month period to complete the project. Director-general of RTD Datuk Rospiagos Taha said that essentially the construction of the complex was almost completed but still required some

RAYA SAFETY: Disconnect appliances, protect homes

BINTULU: Homeowners should ensure that they disconnect electrical appliances from the power supply before leaving their homes unattended for an extended period during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday. Wan Kamarudin Wan Ahmad, Chief of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Bintulu Zone, highlighted the common occurrence of the long

Tiong’s contributions light up Ramadan

BINTULU: A total of 21 mosques and 28 suraus within the Bintulu Parliamentary constituency have received donations from its MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The donations, which included cash and dates, were distributed by Steven Kong Kai Seng, the Special Officer to Tiong, at the Bintulu Service Centre Office

New bridge reaches 74% completion

BINTULU: The construction progress of the Bintulu-Jepak Bridge in Kuala Kemena has reached 74.18 per cent as of February. The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has said that the bridge is anticipated to be completed by the end of this year. In a brief video update on the project shared

Sebauh Bridge to be ready end of 2025

SEBAUH: Construction of the Sebauh Bridge across the Kemena River is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the project showed positive progress and was reported to be ahead of schedule after it

Traders advised to keep food prices reasonable

BINTULU: Ramadan bazaar traders are reminded not to take advantage of the increase in food cost and raise food prices unethically during the fasting month. Tanjung Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming cited they should sell food at a reasonable price, as he believes that if the price of food

The Spring mall and Tong Seng Huat Sdn Bhd present donations to 74 orphans

BINTULU:  Lifestyle shopping mall, The Spring Bintulu recently hosted an Iftar (breaking of fast) event for 74 children from the Bintulu Orphanage Complex on Wednesday (April 20). The event held at tHe Spring shopping complex was attended by Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, marketing manager of tHe Spring

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