Missing hunter found dead in river

BINTANGOR: A local man reported missing after failing to return home from hunting in a forest near Rh Saban since New Year’s eve was tragically found dead in Sungai Ipoh on Tuesday. The lifeless body of 49-year-old Luju Jugie was found floating in the river at around 3 pm. A spokesman for the Fire and […]

Infant among three injured in Bintangor crash

KUCHING: Three individuals were injured in a two-vehicle road accident along Jalan Kelupu in Bintangor earlier this morning (Oct 29). A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Bintangor Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene at 7.53am. Upon Bomba’s arrival, it was found that the accident involved a […]

Huang donates school uniform assistance to 16 Bintangor constituency schools

BINTANGOR: Sixteen schools in the Bintangor constituency have received school uniform assistance from Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He said the initiative is part of his commitment in supporting schools within his constituency. On Friday (Oct 27), he personally presented the assistance to the schools, namely SK Abang Amin, SJK (C) Kai Chung, […]

Two slightly injured in Bintangor collision

BINTANGOR: Two women sustained light injuries while another escaped unharmed following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Jabai here last night (Oct 3). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Bintangor station were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 8.18 pm. The accident involved a Perodua Myvi […]

Meradong YB rewards students for excellence

BINTANGOR: A total of 33 students who excelled in the 2022 Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) examination and 121 successful university applicants in Meradong have received incentives from their assemblyman. The incentive distribution, totaling RM38,200, by Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, was held during a ceremony at the SMK Meradong Hall on Thursday. He […]

Deputy minister resolving issues affecting Bintangor community

BINTANGOR: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii is helping to resolve issues faced by the people of Bintangor. The issues include roads repairs, water supply, and applications for aid and projects. Despite his tight schedules, Huang takes a serious view of the problems faced by his constituents […]

Brothers rescued after car swept by floods

BINTANGOR: Two brothers went through a scary encounter when the car they were travelling in, was swept by a strong current along Jalan Skim B, Meradong today (Mar 1). Bintangor fire station chief Nicholas Belulin said his men were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 2.50 am. It is reported that […]

Baby among 26 evacuated to higher grounds

BINTANGOR: A baby was among 26 residents of Rh Michael, Ulu Stras evacuated by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) here after their longhouse was inundated by flood waters today morning (Mar 1). Bintangor fire station chief Nicholas Belulin said his men were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 5.55 am. […]

Red Bridge to get LED shine

BINTANGOR: Red Bridge here which will soon be illuminated with colourful LED lights will be the district’s new landmark. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the Sarawak government has approved the application for this project at a cost of RM100,000 under the supervision of the Meradong and Julau District Council (MDMJ). “This project will […]

Coffee In A Box, anyone?

KUCHING: Bintangor is famous for its big prawn noodles, huge green oranges, mee goreng basah, rojak, and many others. But have you heard of their hipster coffee cafes? Quite a number of cargo or shipping containers have been converted into some really cool cafes in the town. Located between residential houses at Taman Alomara, Bintangor, […]