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 […]
Vandals cause outage; SEB ups security patrols
KUCHING: Several areas in Bintulu experienced electricity disruption for nearly two hours on Friday due to vandals damaging and stealing its electrical cables. Sarawak Energy in a statement on Saturday (June 24) said the outage which occurred at 2am, affected residents in Bintulu Depot, Bintulu Waterboard, Simpang Sebauh and surrounding areas after more than six […]
APM captures 2 pythons in northern Sarawak
KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force (APM) has successfully captured two pythons in separate incidents in northern Sarawak. One of the cases took place today (June 22) around 11 am in Miri while the other case happened on Wednesday (June 21) around 9.25 pm in Bintulu. Both pythons – one approximately six feet long and and […]
Bintulu Division needs second hospital
BINTULU: Bintulu Division needs a second hospital due to the increase in population and economic activities in the city. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the existing hospital was not suitable for expansion due to the land and topography factors. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Housing […]
Rabayah Yahya: The Queen of Belacan
BINTULU: If you ever visit Bintulu town, don’t miss the chance to stop at Pasar Tamu and buy some ‘belacan’ (fermented shrimp paste). Belacan Bintulu, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality among all the ‘belacan’ available in Southeast Asia. Belacan Bintulu is made from pure bubok (shrimp) without any artificial additives or chemicals, […]
Bintulu awaits arrival of Sarawak Merdeka Ride Convoy
BINTULU: The Bintulu Division eagerly awaits the arrival of the Sarawak Merdeka Ride Convoy, scheduled to reach the city from Miri this Saturday (June 10). A full rehearsal of the arrival ceremony and the launch of the Digital Exhibition in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence took place on Friday (June 9) at […]
Dayaks need to come together: Rundi
BINTULU: The Dayak community in the state needs to remain united and cooperate closely with one another for continuous development and progress. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom, said as the majority ethnic group in Sarawak, the Dayak need to come together as one big family. He said […]
11-year-old girl found dead after falling into river in Bintulu
BINTULU: An 11-year-old girl was found dead after falling into Sungai Plan in Kidurong this afternoon (Apr 23). The victim, identified as Gwenna Dhollen Richard, was discovered and retrieved by rescuers around 4.10pm. Paramedics confirmed that she had died at the scene. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the body was […]
Jepak rep discusses development in Bintulu with Premier
KUCHING: There are still a number of issues relating to land disputes and overlapping claims involving development carried out in Bintulu, says Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talip Zulpilip. Several current issues and development plans in Bintulu were discussed and highlighted during Talip and his entourage’s courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun […]
Body of teenager found drowned in river
BINTULU: The body of a teenage boy reported missing after he fell into a river at Kampung Rasan Tubau on Wednesday, was found drowned today morning (Mar 2). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victim identified as Darrylsyivister Stella, 15, was retrieved by the Bintulu fire station’s diving unit around […]
