Ops Lusuh to curb theft of cables, copper wires
BINTULU: The Bintulu district police conducted an Ops Lusuh on Thursday aimed at curbing theft of cables and copper wires that has been rampant in the district. The operation was carried out on business premises selling second-hand goods throughout the district to check whether the traders were buying stolen goods. At the same time, the […]
Bintulu-Nyabau interchange open to road users
BINTULU: The Bintulu-Nyabau interchange will be officially opened to motorists from 11.59pm, Tuesday (Jan 25). This was disclosed by Public Works Department (JKR) Northern Zone manager Siaw Ming Chian. The completion of the interchange brings a huge relief to road users plying the Miri-Bintulu-Sibu route. “For trial, the estimation of optimal speed limit is 60km/h,” Siaw […]
BPHB Group launches anti-drugs campaign
BINTULU: A three-month long anti-drugs campaign has been launched by Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) Group to drive home its mantra on the dangers of dabbling in drugs. Seminars, awareness drives, corporate and other activities will be part of the Jan-March campaign, which aims to mobilise support and inspire employees to steer clear of illegal […]
Motorcyclist dies in collision with 4WD
BINTULU: A motorcyclist died after colliding with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, while his pillion rider suffered serious injuries. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened at about 6.20pm on Friday. “This happened at Jalan Kidurong, at a junction to Columbia Asia Hospital, involving a four-wheel drive vehicle and […]
Construction of new admin building on schedule
BINTULU: The construction of Bintulu’s new administrative building is 25 per cent complete. Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak director Datuk Zuraimi Sabki said work on the building running smoothly according to schedule. Meanwhile, Zuraimi also visited the Bintulu-Jepak Bridge project site, which connects Kampung Jepak and Bintulu. The bridge will reduce the travelling distance from […]
Initiative taken to reduce flooding in two areas in Bintulu
BINTULU: The implementation of two projects in Sungai Sebiew and Kampung Kemunting has been taken to reduce the risk of flash floods. Datuk Jack Aman Luat, the chairman of Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC), said the Gem Park housing scheme was a low-lying area and prone to flooding after a downpour. “The situation would […]
Fire destroys three shophouse lots
BINTULU: Three lots on the upper floor of a shophouse in Taman Li Hua, Jalan Medan Jaya were razed by fire yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon.The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operation centre said 21 firemen from the Bintulu fire station with two fire engines and a water tanker rushed to the scene after receiving a distress […]
Jepak Jaya: Second wave of development for Bintulu
BINTULU: Jepak will be renamed Japak Jaya once it is developed under the second wave of development in this industrial town. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the area would be systematically developed to include a Resident Office, affordable houses and other amenities. He said that the first-wave of development […]
Bintulu, a potential capital economic hub
BINTULU: Bintulu is capable of becoming the capital economic hub of Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole for its ability to convince foreign investors to invest in the country, said Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Kemena incumbent said Bintulu plays an important role in attracting investors due to its flourishing industrial […]
CM proposes turning Kpg Jepak into Jepak Jaya
BINTULU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed that Kampung Jepak be developed into an area called Jepak Jaya. He said that this was in line with the redevelopment plan on the other side of Bintulu Town and will be developed in an organised manner. “Bintulu Town is already developing, […]
