Three salons compounded RM2k each for ‘extra’ services
BINTULU: Three salons here were compounded RM2,000 each for offering services other than haircuts during the inspection of the standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance operations conducted by the Bintulu Divisional Health Office on Saturday (July 24). During the inspection on the same day, a total of 46 business premises were checked for their adherence to […]
Trawler, fishermen detained for illegal fishing
BINTULU: A fishing trawler and two crew members were detained by Marine Police for illegally fishing off Bintulu last Friday (July 16). Bintulu Marine police commanding officer ASP Ezuandi Bahadin said the two crews comprised a local and a foreign fisherman. “Investigations found that the local man was using the services of a foreign fisherman […]
Police nab two foreign men, seize drugs worth RM4,200
BINTULU: Police arrested two foreign men and seized syabu worth RM4,200 in separate arrests at Jalan Sungai Nyigu last Friday (July 16). District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspects aged 36 and 31, were arrested by narcotics police in front of a factory here around 3.30pm. “The team arrested the 36-year-old suspect at […]
Three injured in nine-vehicle pile-up
BINTULU: Three motorists were injured in a nine-vehicle pile-up near a traffic light intersection at Mile 5, Bintulu this morning. A spokesperson from Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said the accident involved two lorry trailers, three four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles and four cars. Initial reports disclosed that three persons were injured and have been rushed […]
Central Emergency & Fire Services Bintulu vacancies
100 receive food baskets from BDA
BINTULU: A total of 100 asnafs around Kampung Jepak received food baskets from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) yesterday. Present to hand over the aid at Masjid Darul Makmur, Kampung Jepak here was Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. However, in order to comply with the […]
Bintulu eases entry restrictions
BINTULU: Individuals who have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine injections over the last two months and above will be exempted from undergoing a mandatory swab test before entering Bintulu division. Divisional Disaster Management Committee chairman Jack Aman Luat said the decision was made in line with the second phase of the National Recovery […]
Woman scammed of over RM5k
BINTULU: A 32-year-old woman lost RM5,320 after she was duped in a scam involving a non-existent money-lending company recently. Bintulu police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim saw an advertisement on July 10 on Facebook. “The victim contacted the page admin, and later sent in a photo of her MyKad and bank account statement […]
Bintulu’s NRP Phase 2 SOP to be adjusted
KUCHING: In light of Sarawak entering Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Bintulu’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be adjusted according to local conditions there and certain conditions may be tightened such as restrictions on visitor numbers and dine-in duration at eateries. “The Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee will outline a version of […]
Clean water soon for Bintulu residents
KUCHING: The Northern Region Water Board (Laku) will be providing clean water supply to affected areas in Bintulu district as soon as possible. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this is regarding the issue of dirty tap water which was experienced by residents in several areas in the district. “I have contacted Laku […]
