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 […]
Is Bintulu Port a valid federal entity?
KUCHING: The validity of Bintulu Port as a federal entity pursuant to the Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981 is being questioned. Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has argued that returning ownership of Bintulu Port to Sarawak is a justifiable demand. He pointed out that Bintulu Port, as per the Federal Constitution, […]
Federal govt returns Bintulu Port, Premier thanks PM
BINTULU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for agreeing to hand over the Bintulu Port to Sarawak when tabling the Budget 2024 on Friday. He said the country’s premier liquefied natural gas (LNG) port, belongs to Sarawak and was one of the agendas pursued […]
Sub-committee to study proposed status change of Bintulu Port
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) will set up a sub-committee to look into the proposed change in the status of Bintulu Port. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the sub-committee will be chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd […]
Bintulu Port administration will be decided by a committee: Fadillah
KUCHING: A committee involving the federal and Sarawak government will be established to decide whether the administration of Bintulu Port will be handed over to the state government, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. The federal government has received a letter from the Sarawak government regarding its request to take over the administration […]
Sarawak to seek return of Bintulu Port
BINTULU: The Sarawak government wants to take back Bintulu Port from the Federal government as part of the state’s overall port development strategy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made known the intention of the state government in his speech at a dinner to commemorate Samalaju Industrial Port’s (SIPSB) 10th anniversary here […]
Bintulu Port Group’s operating revenue up 2.98%
BINTULU: Bintulu Port Group’s operating revenue for 12 months ending December 31, 2021 rose by 2.98% to RM728.39 million (12M 2020: RM707.31 million). Revenue generated from port’s services at Bintulu Port was RM548.12 million as against RM549.82 million during the 12 months of the preceding year. Samalaju Industrial Port generated RM136.90 million revenue compared to […]
Bintulu Port creates green bubble for workplace safety
KUCHING: Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB), the operator of Bintulu Port has upped the ante in creating a safer working environment in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest initiative is the implementation of Quantum Fusion Resonance Disinfectant Coating Technology in its key facilities and work spaces to provide protection against the Covid-19 virus […]
Bintulu Port’s commitment to environment conservation and CSR programmes
In this second instalment of a two-part series on Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB), chief executive officer Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, talks to New Sarawak Tribune on the company’s revenue stream expansion plans, the challenges faced by its subsidiaries, its targets and commitment to CSR programmes. New Sarawak Tribune: What are BPHB’s targets for 2021? […]
Kidney association receives PPE from Bintulu Port
KUCHING: In view of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) is committed to supporting healthcare centres in the state. Yesterday, it contributed personal protective equipment (PPE) to NKF-Kidney Association of Sarawak Dialysis Centre. “This effort is also in line with the Health Ministry’s statement in encouraging various parties to donate PPE for […]
