Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Apau Koyan Fest showcases culture of Orang Ulu

BINTULU: Organising the Apau Koyan Festival is the best way to highlight the culture as well as arts and customs of the Orang Ulu community in the Sungai Asap and Belaga sub-districts. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chuk Pai Ugon said the people in the area should be proud for having the

Sungai Pesu Bridge opened to road users

KUCHING: The 32-metre long Sungai Pesu Bridge in Jelalong, Tubau was officially opened to road users on Wednesday. The symbolic opening was completed by Murum assemblyman, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, who was accompanied by the assistant general manager of Jelalong Estate Mohan a/l Ramasamy, the managers of Samling Farm in Jelalong,

Sarawakians must maintain racial harmony

BINTULU: The effort to maintain the harmony of a country that has a multi-racial society is seen as not an easy matter or can be taken lightly. Therefore, all levels of society, regardless of whether it is at the level of national, state, or even small children, need to play

School receives gifts from Petronas

TATAU: Malaysia Petroleum’s (Petronas) subsidiary, Malaysia LNG (MLNG) through MLNG Bestari Outreach Programmes has donated 400 mattresses, 300 units of ‘double decker’ beds and 650 units of plastic chairs to Tatau Government Secondary School (SMK), yesterday. The symbolic contribution was presented by the Managing Director and chief executive officer of

Nyurak Keti is new Bintulu Resident

KUCHING: Nyurak Keti started his duties as the new Bintulu Division Resident effective December 5. The former Kapit Resident moved to Bintulu to replace Datuk Jack Aman Luat who is currently Director of Other Religious Affairs Unit (UNIFOR). For the record, Jack has taken on the responsibility of Bintulu Division

Rundi to work closely with federal counterpart

BINTULU: Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom hopes to work closely with his newly appointed federal counterpart Mohamad Sabu to boost Sarawak’s potential as a regional food hub. He also hopes to have good cooperation and understanding with other newly appointed federal

Strong cabinet representation augurs well for Sarawak

BINTULU: Having five ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet is a good start for more development in Sarawak. Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said with their appointment Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had ministers of calibre in federal government. He is also confident that GPS as a stable

Career programme at SMK Bintulu on Dec 3

BINTULU: The Bintulu Social Welfare Organisation (PERKESO) in collaboration with the Sarawak Technical Excellence Centre (CENTEXS) will hold a career programme at the Lotus Hall of SMK Bintulu on December 3. The programme, held in conjunction with Bintulu Division’s Safari Tech 2.0 programme, will take place from 9 am to

Sherry, Rochester emerge Kumang and Keling

BINTULU: Sherry Bulin and Rochester Lenno Ganti were selected as the Kumang and Keling respectively at the state-level 2022 Keling Raban Ngeban Iban (RNI) event which took place at Dinner World Restaurant, here, on Saturday night. With the victory, Sherry will be the 2022 RNI Ambassador for one year. Both

Association to ensure progress of Vaie children

BINTULU: Persatuan Anaq Vaie Bintulu (PAVB) will support any organisation with the same goal of ensuring children in the community are not marginalised in the process of development. PAVB president Pandi Suhaili emphasised that with the participation of many Vaie children, the voice of ‘Vaie’ will be heard more by