Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

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

Tatau Regatta set to return on a grand scale after 13-year hiatus

TATAU: Following a 13-year absence, the Tatau Regatta is poised to make a return next year on an expanded platform. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, envisions a vibrant revival of water sports, aiming to attract not only local communities but also participants from afar. The

Contingent triumphs at Tatau Festival

TATAU: The Persatuan Peminat Main Asal Iban Dayak (Pemanis) and Akademi Main Asal Dayak Bintulu emerged champions of the Niti Daun parade during the Tatau Festival. They earned themselves a coveted cash prize of RM3,000. Claiming the runner-up position was the Bagatan Pungen contingent, representing the Bagatan ethnic group, and

Regatta main highlight of Tatau Festival

TATAU: The Tatau Regatta will be the highlight of the Tatau Festival 2023 which will take place from August 11-13. The champion in the ‘Raja Sungai’ race of the Tatau Regatta will receive a cash prize of RM12,000. The Tatau Regatta is one of 45 activities to be held over

Sagan and Christina crowned champions in ‘Ngajat Tabuh’ competition

TATAU: Sagan Serang emerged as the champion in the men’s solo category, while Christina Dinang won the women’s solo category in the ‘Ngajat Tabuh’ competition held during the Tatau Festival 2023 recently. Both were awarded a cash prize of RM400, along with a trophy and a certificate. The runners-up in