Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Fostering family bonds and brotherhood

BINTULU: The Christian community here has been urged to utilise the festive occasion to reinforce familial bonds, foster brotherhood, and cultivate friendships. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the importance of Christmas as a unifying force across diverse racial and religious backgrounds in Malaysia. “Despite our varied cultures

Another mobile service centre for Tanjong Batu

BINTULU: The Tanjong Batu State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Service Centre has set up a mobile service counter at the ParkCity Commercial Centre here for the public to submit any complaints or issues. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said  mobile counters had also been established in several locations in

Form committee for fair rural projects

BY NURUL SHIMA SHAHMINON BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee has announced plans to establish a special committee aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Minor Rural Projects (MRP), Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), and Sarawak Poor House Improvement Programme (PPRMS) in his constituency. Iskandar emphasised the committee’s role in ensuring equitable

Strengthen ties with high-level meeting

BINTULU: Datuk Sharkawi Alis, chairman of the Bintulu Port Authority (BPA), paid a courtesy call on Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) deputy chairman Datuk Haidar Khan Asghar Khan at his office in Wisma Bintulu recently. The purpose of this courtesy visit was to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between the BPA

Over RM6 million in benefits disbursed this year

BINTULU: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Branch here has disbursed payments totalling over RM6.72 million for the period from January to December this year, involving 1,384 cases of various benefit categories. SOCSO Bintulu Office manager, Jimmy Hendrick Kijon, stated that the highest payment pertained to contributors for permanent disability benefits,

Beware of tactics deployed by scammers

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has urged the public to be more aware of the tactics deployed by scammers to avoid from getting deceived. While pointing out that awareness on fraud needs to be intensified, he advised the victims or those who almost fall prey to the

JDM car show, attracting 60 enthusiasts

BINTULU: About 60 units of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars participated in the 2023 Bintulu JDM Car Show, organised by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Jalan Tanjung Kidurong today (Dec 17). Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, officiated at the opening of the exhibition. In his speech, he said,

Road closure from Dec14 to Jan 16

BINTULU: Jalan Nyabau situated in front of the Bintulu Hospital will be temporarily closed from December 14 until January 16 next year. According to a notice issued by the Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak, the road closure is to make way for repair works on the road surface and shoulders.

Donations delivered to help orphans

BINTULU: In a recent charitable initiative, the Bintulu Port Authority (BPA) and Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) have donated essential dry food and daily necessities to the Bintulu Orphan Welfare Organisation (PERYATIM). This compassionate gesture was coordinated under the ‘Bintulu Sejahtera’ Collaboration Programme, signifying the ongoing partnership between BPA and BDA.

Tanjong Batu rep strives to ensure better services

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming is committed to assisting in providing the necessary medical needs and equipment for Bintulu Hospital to ensure better services for the people in this division. In this context, he stated that he would strive to assist to the best of his ability