Raya open house draws 500 guests
BALINGIAN: About 500 guests gathered at the Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi at Kampung Masjid here yesterday. Abdul Yakub was grateful for the opportunity to host the event, which allowed him to mingle with local community. “This ceremony provides a chance for me to build relationships with our guests,” he […]
JSM Night Market boosts local economy in Balingian
BALINGIAN: The launch of the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night Market (JSM) here is proving to be a significant economic boost for residents.Abdul Yakub Arbi highlighted that over 10 stalls have commenced operations at the Balingian Night Market since Aug 4.“The night market committee has requested support from the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, and we […]
Gearing Balingian for full district status
APART from the ongoing infrastructure development that is taking place, Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi also strives to bring more tourism activities to the area. Moreover, preparations are also underway for Balingian to be upgraded to a full district. New Sarawak Tribune: What is your vision for the Balingian constituency? Abdul Yakub: This is my […]
Tourism potential in diversity of culture, customs
THE diversity of culture and customs in Balingian constituency hold out much potential as a tourism product. Abdul Yakub Arbi when debating in support of the Head of State’s address at the DUN sitting yesterday (May 17), said such diversity would be able to boost tourism in the area. “With that, we request that the […]
Balingian Fun Run registration closes on Feb 12
BALINGIAN: The registration for the Balingian Fun Run closes on Feb 12. Those who are interested in signing up for the March 12 event are reminded to do so soonest. Registration can be done online via Google form at https://forms.gle/2JAdtswwC8iC4Vx37 or WhatsApp Helmi at https://wa.me/60145859856?text=Daftar%20fun%20run, Zaid at https://wa.me/60198348656?text=Daftar%20fun%20run or Nonong at https://wa.me/60198276676?text=Daftar%20fun%20run.
Water, power supply needed in several Balingian longhouses
Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS – Balingian) has addressed the august House stating that the people of Balingian face troubling issues such as electricity and water supply. “There are several other longhouses which do not have access to electric supply for instance Rumah John in Bayan Ulu; Rumah Enjat in Kuala Balingian; Rumah Jemur and Rumah […]
Balingian hotel to benefit residents
BALINGIAN: Balingian is poised to undergo a facelift with the construction of a hotel here soon. Prior to this, it only offers room rental business. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi along with Abdul Malik, a representative of the Balingian Subdistrict Office and the implementing agency, paid a visit to the site of the proposed Balingian […]
Giant freshwater prawn contest in Balingian on March 26
BALINGIAN: The Persatuan Generasi Melanau Balingian is inviting those interested to take part in the first edition of the Balingian Giant Freshwater Prawn competition. The competition organised by the association will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the riverbank, Balingian town. A participation fee of RM60 per person will be charged and each […]
Contractors want PETROS to get into offshore E&P
KUCHING: Sarawak Petroleum Contractors Association (SPECA) has called on Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) to take up stakes in ventures related to the recent discovery of gas off Balingian be they via contract sharing or non-operating ventures. “The last two years have seen the findings of Jerun and Lang Lebah. Maybe it is time for PETROS […]
Gas find holds out much promise to locals
KUCHING: The discovery of gas at the Hadrah-1 wildcat exploration well of Block SK411 located in the shallow waters of Balingian holds out the potential of benefitting Sarawakians in a big way through the participation of companies and also manpower deployment. Sarawak Oil and Gas Workers Association (Sogwa) president Jamal Abdullah said there would also […]
