Poised for rapid development
BINTULU: This industrial town is expected to experience rapid development that will bring various types of infrastructure to the area in the next five years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government wants to expand the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) to attract more investment to Sarawak, especially in Bintulu. […]
Ramadan bazaars slapped with 75 violations
BINTULU: A total of 75 various offence notices have been issued to seven Ramadan bazaars by both the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and the Bintulu Divisional Health Office yesterday. “Among the offences committed are failure to produce food handler documents, food handlers not wearing appropriate attire, food handlers wearing accessories, and improper food storage,” said […]
Drainage woes to be addressed
BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) through its Environmental Health Section will address the issue of blocked water flow in the drainage system at Hock Lee Garden, Jalan Sultan Iskandar here. This was following complaints from residents of the housing area who were concerned about mosquito breeding and the health of the community. On Tuesday […]
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 and the BDA. Additionally, it […]
108 land owners in Bintulu get compensations
KUCHING: A total of 108 land owners involved in five construction and infrastructure upgrading projects in Bintulu received total compensations amounting to RM33,136,447.53. From that amount, a total of 42 compensation cheques totalling RM1,003,027.08 were handed over to 42 landowners involved in the road construction project leading to Rumah Nicholas Sandom, Sungai Sigu, Pandan, Sebauh […]
State plans to bring Sebauh within BDA’s jurisdiction
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is planning to include Sebauh under the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) jurisdiction to ensure better planning and development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Bintulu is spreading out; hence, it is necessary to ensure its suburbs will be planned and developed properly. “The period between 2020 and 2030 is […]
BDA staff will receive 1.5-month bonus
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a one-and-a-half-month bonus for all the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) staff as an appreciation for their contribution to the development of the division. “Together with the board of directors, we have decided to give the bonus to all the staff for their hard work and dedication. “We […]
Bintulu’s green goal through RAS programme
BINTULU: Bintulu is aiming to become a Low Carbon Industry City through the implementation of the ‘1 Rakan Alam Sekitar (RAS) 1 Pokok’ programme. This initiative, led by the Environment Department and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), aims to promote a greener and more environmentally friendly industrial area in the Samalaju Industrial Park. Deputy Minister […]
Self-service car washing machines seized for non compliance
BINTULU: The Enforcement and Environmental Health Unit of the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) seized two units of self-service car washing machines after they were found not to comply with license conditions in an integrated operation around the town last Wednesday. BDA in a statement said that in addition to not complying with license conditions, the […]
Tackling homelessness with utmost care
BINTULU: Homelessness is a big issue that needs to be dealt with appropriately and holistically by all relevant agencies. Accordingly, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming informed that he will consult and discuss with the Bintulu Resident’s Office, Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), Community Welfare Department (JKM) Bintulu Division and other relevant agencies to find […]
