Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Step forward and promote products on global market

BINTULU: Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to step forward to promote their products to the global market. Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang said they needed to be smart in finding every space and opportunity to generate more income. He said, businesswomen who initially run their enterprises on a small scale also

Building student leaders and skills at camp

BINTULU: Student Development Camp programme, which focused on developing students’ identities, skills, and leadership qualities, took place from Aug 18 to 20. The event, held at the Lupuk Ancestor Camp in Kem Jati Diri at Lupuk Ancestor, Kampung Gatas, Miri welcomed 30 students and 10 officers from the Bintulu High Technology Training Centre

SHEDA Bintulu to complement efforts of devt authority

KUCHING: As a significant private entity, the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Bintulu aims to contribute progressively to the vision of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) in making Bintulu a model of inclusivity, liveability, and sustainability. Its chairman, Joshua Sia, stated that this objective was conveyed by

Gold medalist Mohamad Edrudze gets hero’s welcome home

KUCHING: Gold medalist in the Men’s Adult category of the European Traditional Open Archery Championship (ETO) 2023, Mohamad Edrudze Sulaiman was welcomed with tears of joy upon arrival at Bintulu Airport. His arrival was greeted with rhythmic beats of the traditional drum by members of the Bintulu Traditional and Modern

Over 1,100 individuals seek job opportunities at Bintulu PRO-DR

More than 1,100 individuals actively seeking employment participated in interviews and explored job opportunities during the recent Projects of Dream Realised (PRO-DR) programme organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), in collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) Bintulu. The 8th edition of the PRO-DR, a joint initiative involving

Five dirty food premises ordered shut

BINTULU: Five dirty food premises were ordered to close for operating in unsatisfactory conditions. Divisional Health Officer Dr Melvin Chung said they were ordered shut for 14 days in accordance with Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 during the Clean Premises Integrated Operation on Aug 15-16. According to him,

Roadshow ideal platform to explore study opportunities

BINTULU: Students, especially SPM and STPM graduates, are encouraged to explore the Project of Dreams Realised (Pro-Dr) Tour to learn about educational opportunities, training and government funding. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Majang Renggi, said the roadshow is the ideal platform to update rural communities on educational

Balingian team crowned King of the River

TATAU: Kasihnya Warisan belonging to the Balingian team was crowned King of the River in the Tatau Mini Regatta held in conjunction with the Tatau Festival 2023. It emerged victorious in the 30 Men’s River Raja Sungai Paddlers category to take home RM16,000 in cash and the championship trophy. The

Third town hall for creative industry

BINTULU: Bintulu Division hosted the third session of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts’ Town Hall, following sessions in Kota Samarahan and Miri, held on February 25 and March 18 respectively. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said that his ministry

State leaders meet Anwar to tackle rural needs

BINTULU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from state ministers in Putrajaya on Thursday. The group included Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Communication) and Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang, Minister in the Premier’s Department and Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai and Murum assemblyman Kennedy