Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Food baskets for fishermen, frontliners

BINTULU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) is committed to supporting the National Recovery Plan (NRP) through the implementation of its Prihatin programme. In stating this, Sarawak Marine Fisheries director Bohari Leng explained that the programme was designed to help the target group affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

16 nabbed in raid on entertainment centre

BINTULU: Police issued compounds to 16 customers while a premises owner was arrested following a raid on an entertainment centre in Bintulu Sentral, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong on Saturday (Sept 25). The patrons consisted of 13 men and three women, aged between 18 to 36 years, who were found violating the

No more swab tests to enter the Bintulu for jabbed visitors

BINTULU: There is no longer any need for individuals who have been fully vaccinated to undergo the rT-PCR swab test if they want to enter the Bintulu Division starting today (Sept 18). Confirming the matter, Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) chairman Jack Aman Luat said his party had decided

BMX track proposed in Bintulu

BINTULU: A proposal for the construction of a Bicycle Motocross (BMX) track will be submitted to the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) in the near future. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bintulu Branch chairman, Johnny Pang said the track had been proposed because cycling was popular among the locals. “The matter

More cases due to more screening tests

BINTULU: The increase in Covid-19 cases recently was due to the proactive steps and actions of the Bintulu Divisional Health Office in conducting screening tests. Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) chairman, Jack Aman Luat revealed that apart from close contact individuals, screening tests were also conducted on those close

Complete government projects on time, contractors told

BINTULU: Contractors undertaking government projects are reminded to complete all projects on time and adhere to the set specifications. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said they are also reminded to only use quality building materials and in accordance with the standards that have been set. He said this after

Seek advices from experts in China

BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the new federal Cabinet under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob needed to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus by requesting assistance and advices from the experts in China. “Experts can get together to discuss the situation and thoroughly

Let’s hope new PM can work without interference

BINTULU: It is hoped that the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob could carry out his duties smoothly without the too much interference for the sake of the country’s stability. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said nobody should question Ismail’s appointment because

Jepak rep leaves seat decision to party, CM

BINTULU: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip has left it to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide whether he is listed or not as a candidate for the 12th state election (SE-12) for

Stick to fair news and reports, journalists told

BINTULU: It is the onus of every journalist to stick to the principles by writing and producing fair news and reports. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the principles included writing based on facts, refraining from hurting anyone or giving personal attack but