Abun urges road repair after near miss
BINTULU: A distressing incident occurred on Saturday when a vehicle from Senator Abun Sui Anyi’s delegation skidded off the path and landed in a ditch at KM65 on Jalan Bakun-Bintulu around 6.30 pm. Fortunately, Abun, who was travelling in a separate car, highlighted the dangerous condition of the road, especially at a bend on the […]
Two women lightly injured after car crashes into ditch
BINTULU: Two women can thank their lucky stars for escaping only with light injuries following an accident along Jalan Kuala Tatau yesterday (Sept 3). The accident involved a pickup truck that skidded off the road and crashed into a ditch near the Jepak roundabout. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen […]
Ex-police association to hold reunion dinner on Sept 28
BINTULU: The Ex-Police Association of Malaysia Sarawak (PBPM) will organise a Reunion Dinner on Sept 28 at the Li-Hua Hotel, here. PBPM Sarawak chairman Han Hipni and PBPM Bintulu chairman Pemanca Pengiran Merais Pengiran Ismail, in a joint statement, said the launch of the Sarawak PBPM Welfare Fund and the recognition of the first State […]
Low water pressure warning during plant upgrades
BINTULU: Several areas around the town here are expected to experience low water pressure due to the installation of new power cables at the Nyabau Water Treatment Plant. The work is scheduled to take place on September 5 from midnight until 6 am. LAKU Management Sdn. Bhd. (LAKU), in its statement, said thatthe affected areas […]
Five dirty food premises ordered shut
BINTULU: Five dirty food premises were ordered to close for operating in unsatisfactory conditions. Divisional Health Officer Dr Melvin Chung said they were ordered shut for 14 days in accordance with Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 during the Clean Premises Integrated Operation on Aug 15-16. According to him, during the operation as many […]
Jalur Gemilang convoy ends tour in Bintulu
BINTULU: The Konvoi Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang 2023 organised by the Information Department ended its tour at the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) here, Tuesday (August 15). Upon arriving at BDA, the convoy, led by Sarawak Director of Information, Jaafar Jantan, was welcomed by the Chief Executive Officer of BDA, Datuk Muhamad Yakup Kari. As a […]
Late night inferno engulfs 31 wooden shops in Tubau
BINTULU: Two wooden shophouse blocks in Tubau bazaar were destroyed in a late night inferno yesterday (Aug 2). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 11.55 pm incident. It was reported that a total of 13 residents managed to escape to safety. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen […]
Bintulu roads to partially close for international marathon
BINTULU: Several roads in Bintulu will experience partial closures from 10pm, Aug 5 until 8am, Aug 6 to accommodate the Bintulu International Marathon. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit announced that the affected roads would include Jalan Sebaru, Jalan Bintulu-Tatau, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Jalan Kidurong up to Shell Tanjung Kidurong (Daiken Industrial), Jalan Pantai Kidurong, […]
Bintulu marathon brings together global runners on Aug 6
BINTULU: The Bintulu International Marathon 2023 (BIM2023) is set to bring together avid runners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts from around the world to experience the enchanting landscapes of Bintulu. BIM2023 race director, Ngo Sie Haw said the marathon is one of Malaysia’s most prestigious long-distance races and will be held on Sunday, August 6. “The […]
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 […]
