Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Mitigate flash floods in Kpg Assyakirin

BINTULU: The relevant authorities are urged to prepare a constructive action plan to mitigate the flash flood problem in Kampung Assyakirin Phase 2. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang hoped the Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee, the Bintulu Development Board and the Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) would take the initiative

Educators must always be ready to help students

BINTULU: Educators should always be aware of the problems faced by students as well as the form of immediate action that can be taken to help them. In that context, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the parties involved need to proactively approach,

Hawkers associations invited to hold Ramadan Bazaar

BINTULU: Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has invited eligible hawkers associations and organisers that are interested to organise Ramadan Bazaar in the Bintulu area to submit their applications. In a statement here yesterday, spokesperson for BDA Mangga Nyuyang said that the application is opened until January 30. “The Ramadan Bazaar application

Minister: China border reopening bodes well for Malaysia’s tourism

BINTULU: The opening of China’s borders is expected to have a positive impact, especially to Malaysia’s tourism and trade, says federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Speaking at the 2023 New Year’s Eve celebration here, he said that China was one of Malaysia’s largest

Christmas time to forgive, pray and share blessings

BINTULU: In conjunction with the Christmas season, Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon is encouraging the public members to forgive, help, encourage, and pray for one another. He also hopes that this year’s Christmas celebration will bring blessings. “This Christmas is also an opportunity for us to visit each other and

Four main projects at Rh Jungan implemented

BINTULU: The University Community Transformation Centre (UCTC) and the Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) have recently implemented their four main projects at Rumah Jungan Mitoh with great success. In a Facebook post, UPMKB pointed out that four projects – fertigation agriculture, education and personality, entrepreneurship, and child development –

Woman driver succumbs to injuries in crash

BINTULU: A 37-year-old woman was killed in a car accident at Taman Tinggi on Wednesday (Dec 21). The accident happened around 12.30 am when the woman was driving with two other passengers on board in the car. Both of them experienced mild injuries to the face and were rushed to

KPDNHEP compounds worth RM126,650 issued this year

BINTULU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Bintulu Branch has issued compound notices amounting to RM126,650 for various trade-related offences this year. Branch chief Nazari Hassan said the total number of compounds was from 68 cases recorded from January 1 to December 15 this year. During that period,

Longhouse loan scheme offers relief to residents

BINTULU: The Sarawak government’s initiative in introducing the Longhouse Housing Loan Scheme (SPPRP) will help ease the burden of residents in building their new longhouse. Selangau MP Edwin Banta said the scheme helped a lot and offered relief to those who had previously wondered about loans for longhouses. “With loans

Sarawak DBP visits BDA and BDA public library

KUCHING: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and BDA Bintulu Public Library received a courtesy visit from the director of Sarawak DBP, Abang Haliman Abang Julai and his entourage, recently. The arrival of the delegation was welcomed by BDA secretary Wan Ibrahim Wan Ali along with senior officials and BDA Bintulu