Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

DUBS members should utilise donated facilities

BINTULU: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Bintulu is one of the branches selected to receive a donation of two units of heavy machinery from the Sarawak government. In expressing gratitude and thanks to the Sarawak government, especially Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, DUBS Bintulu Branch

Lane closure until Oct 31

BINTULU: One lane on Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi from Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department to the Courthouse here will be closed from today until October 31 for drainage and new road construction works. In a notification issued yesterday, the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) announced the closure of the lane

Tiong to help boost air links to Sarawak

BINTULU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has pledged to help Sarawak enhance its air connectivity to boost the state’s tourism sector. He said his Sarawak counterpart Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was constantly discussing with him ways to increase the number of flights to

Petronas’ appreciation dinner for media practitioners

BINTULU: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) hosted an appreciation dinner for media practitioners here on Friday night. About twenty local media practitioners attended the dinner, which also coincided with the Chinese New Year celebration. Petronas Senior Manager of Media Communications (Corporate and Regional), Praevitriana Yuliawiratman said the media coverage of Petronas

Dr Sim extends CNY visits to community leaders, businesspersons in Bintulu

BINTULU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Hui Kian, accompanied by his wife Datin Enn Ong Siok Ean, conducted a series of Chinese New Year (CNY) visits to the residences of various Chinese community leaders, businesspersons, and members of the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Bintulu Branch. The visits on

SUPP Bintulu to host CNY open house on Feb 15

BINTULU: The Bintulu branch of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will host their Chinese New Year open house at Dinner World Restaurant in Bintulu on February 15. Tanjong Batu assemblyman and SUPP Bintulu chairman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said the open house will be graced by Premier Datuk Patinggi

Minister stresses collaboration between parents and educators

TATAU: Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai has stressed the transformative power of education, noting its role in changing the economic circumstances of individuals and their families. Speaking at the Excellent Student Awards ceremony for SK Tatau yesterday (Feb 7), the Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department underscored the need for

Road users must prioritise safety during festivity

BINTULU: The public, especially drivers and road users, are advised to be more cautious and prioritise safety during the Chinese New Year celebration. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming urged road users to adhere to speed limits and drive safely, emphasising the importance of responsible driving to avoid endangering

Bintulu KPDN foils subsidised diesel misappropriation

BINTULU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) here successfully thwarted an attempt to misappropriate subsidised diesel, seizing 6,000 litres near Kuala Segan last Saturday (Feb 3). Bintulu KPDN head Al Redzamani Abdul Razak revealed that the seizure occurred following the detection of a suspicious skid tank

Businessman apprehended for hiding subsidised cooking oil

BINTULU: Enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living ministry has apprehended a businessman after he was found hiding 510kg of subsidised cooking oil packets at a supermarket in Kidurong on Sunday. The ministry’s Bintulu branch chief Al Redzamani Abdul Razak said the businessman will be charged under