Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Chickens, eggs supply in Bintulu stable

BINTULU: The current supply of chickens and eggs here is enough and stable, said Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Bintulu chief Nazari Hassan. According to him, this is based on daily monitoring and inspection carried out by the ministry at local premises, which also found no price

Need to focus on recovery efforts

BINTULU: There is a need to focus on efforts to drive the country’s recovery so that all Malaysians can return to living comfortably. This can be done in the spirit of Solidariti Keluarga Malaysia which is the core of our government’s leadership, said Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) Group Chief

Dinner marks PPWS’ 60th anniversary

BINTULU: Bintulu-Tatau Sarawak Federation of Women Institutes (PPWS) held an Aidilfitri dinner and gathering for its members at a hotel in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of PPWS on Friday night (May 27). The event featured performances and singing competitions, dances and lucky draws. Bintulu-Tatau PPWS chairman, Rosiah Dahlan, said

Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association urges release of 12 foreign crew

BINTULU: Members of Sarawak Fishing Vessels Association (SFVA) held a peaceful protest in front of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) office here, demanding the release of all 12 foreign crew registered with SFVA who were detained last Sunday. According to SFVA secretary Harry Tan Joo Seng, all the foreign

Bintulu District Office urged to resolve Sungai Binyo misunderstanding

BINTULU: The District Office here is urged to resolve the misunderstanding among the residents of the longhouses in Sungai Binyo. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who made this call, said he met with 22 longhouse heads around the area on Tuesday (April 26) and Wednesday (April 27) and

RM100, hampers worth RM80 given to 100 people in Tatau

TATAU: The Sarawak government gave RM100 along with hampers worth RM80 each to a total of 100 people here in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. However, only 88 of the individuals were present to receive the donation at the Sejambak Kasih Aidilfitri ceremony held at the Tatau

Bintulu MMEA to execute special ops during festive season

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here will carry out the Ops Khas Pagar Laut from April 19 to May 17. Bintulu MMEA director Capt (M) Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the special operation was aimed at curbing and combating cross-border criminal activities. “We always strive to improve security

MMEA books three Vietnamese boats with fake registration

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained three Vietnamese fishing boats with 32 crew including three captains at a distance of about 193 nautical miles north of Bintulu Port, around 1.30am, last Thursday. MMEA Bintulu Zone deputy director (operation) Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said the three boats were suspected

Courtesy calls from cops

BINTULU: A delegation from the Bintulu Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) paid courtesy calls on the Bintulu Resident’s Office and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA). The visit led by former Bintulu district police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili aimed to strengthen  relationships and cooperation between both parties as well as to discuss

Chamber exco calls on MP

BINTULU: Bintulu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) on Saturday paid a courtesy call on Tanjong Datu MP Johnny Pang Leong Meng to discuss industrial relations, youth empowerment and community development. The chamber’s president Yek Siew Liong led its committee members during the visit at Sarawak United People’d Party