Ambitious plans in store for Bintulu Port: Premier
BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has ambitious plans to elevate Bintulu Port into a pivotal hub in the Asean region. With the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) formalising the transition of Bintulu Port from a federal to a state port, slated for June 2024, control over the port […]
Bintulu Port presents donation to seven NGOs
BINTULU: Seven non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here received contributions from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad during the Stakeholder Iftar celebration held at Hotel ParkCity Everly yesterday (Apr 3). The selected NGOs branches in Bintulu are the Iban Muslim Converts Association, Bintulu Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK), Sarawak Women’s Association Federation Bintulu – Tatau, Malaysian Islamic Welfare Association (PERKIM), […]
Bintulu Port Foundation donates to 42 needy families
BINTULU: A total of 42 needy families in Kampung Hulu Nyalau received food basket donations from Bintulu Port Holdings Sdn Bhd through the Bintulu Port Foundation in conjunction with the Ramadan Safari and iftar programme hosted for the local community recently. A sound system equipment was also donated to Masjid Darul Ibadah committee of Kampung […]
Three platforms to take Sarawak to the next level
KUCHING: The takeover of Bintulu Port, the investment in Sarawak’s own airline as well as acquiring a major stake in a commercial bank were described as the three platforms that will take Sarawak’s economy to the next level. In stressing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government aspires […]
Port handover: Restoration of state rights by Putrajaya
KUCHING: The decision to hand over Bintulu Port to Sarawak is seen as the federal government restoring the state’s rights as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung pointed out that it is also part of the devolution and granting of autonomy […]
Sarawak’s acquisition of Bintulu Port signals positive economic growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s acquisition of Bintulu Port is viewed as a significant development for the state’s economic progress. Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok noted the port’s strategic location in the northeast of Sarawak, positioned along the route between the Far East and Europe. He highlighted […]
Bintulu Port takeover catalyst for prosperity: Minos
KUCHING: The state government taking over of Bintulu Port is very much needed for Sarawak to grow prosperous in the coming years. In stating this, political analyst Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that ports are a major lifeline for commerce and industry for a country much like highways and airlines. Taking Singapore Port as an […]
Transfer of Bintulu Port in June
KUCHING: An agreement has been reached to finalise the transfer of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak government in June 2024. According to a joint statement by the federal Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the state Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development, the decision was made during a Joint Federal-State Committee meeting held here today (Jan […]
Sarawak takeover of Bintulu Port mid-2024; transition will not disrupt operations
THE operations of the Bintulu Port will not be disrupted during the process of the Sarawak government’s takeover from the federal government in July next year, said Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. “We are in the process of preparing the required legal provisions and other necessary arrangements to assume control […]
Return of Bintulu Port, green energy advantageous to state
KUCHING: Sarawak is banking on foreign investors to make a beeline to the state now that the federal government has decided to return Bintulu Port to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic given that Bintulu is equidistant from China and India. “At the same time Bintulu is a […]
