Bintulu astronomy centre to operate early 2023
MIRI: An astronomy centre (pusat falak) in Bintulu Division is expected to start operating in the first quarter of next year. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that the construction of the centre has been fully completed. “We in Sarawak actually see the need to ensure that we become […]
101 evacuated from homes after Bintulu struck by flash floods
BINTULU: Several areas in the district here were reported to have been struck by flash floods following a heavy downpour last night (Oct 31). Among the areas affected by the flood waters are Kampung Kemunting, Gem Park, Kampung Asyakirin, Rumah Ranyang Mile 8, Kampung Setinggan, Kampung Baru, Desa Damai and Bukit Orang. A spokesman from […]
22 summonses issued during operation
BINTULU: Twenty-two summonses were issued during Ops Puspakom at Jalan Tanjung Kidurong/Jalan Glass Sand near Puspakom Bintulu on Thursday (Oct 27). The Department of Road Transport (JPJ) Bintulu conducted a roadblock on the road. Commercial vehicles that had completed inspections at Puspakom Bintulu and private vehicles were inspected at the roadblock. The department stated the […]
No casualties reported in longhouse landslide
BINTULU: A landslide has occurred behind a longhouse along KM15, Jalan Tatau-Sibu on Tuesday (Oct 18) following continuous rain for the past few days. However no injuries or casualties were reported among the residents in the incident at Rumah Japang, Sungai Seputih Kelawit. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the longhouse […]
Gas cylinder explosion leaves four injured
BINTULU: Four workers of an eatery in Tanjong Batu, Bintulu were rushed to Hospital on Wednesday after a LPG gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen of the premises. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson, 11 firemen from Bintulu station were deployed to the scene after responding to an emergency call at 2.47pm. The […]
New gas discovery in Central Luconia province, off Bintulu
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has made a gas discovery in its Cengkih-1 exploration well in Block SK 320, Central Luconia province, about 220 kilometres off the coast of Bintulu, Sarawak. In a statement today, the state-owned oil and gas giant said the Cengkih-1 exploration well was successfully drilled to a total depth of […]
700 take to wheels for Unity Bike Ride in Bintulu
BINTULU: Over 700 participants took part in a Unity Bike Ride in conjunction with the state level Malaysia Day celebration at Lapangan Terbang Lama here. The flag-off for the 20km bike ride was officiated at by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep at 7.30am on Friday (Sept 15). Also present were Infrastructure and Port […]
Kemena bridge to be completed next year, game changer in terms of local development says Dr Rundi
BINTULU: The bridge over Kemena River connecting Bintulu with Jepak will be completed next year. According to Agriculture Modernisation and Development Minister cum Kemena assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, the bridge will be a game changer as it will be a new landmark here. “Bintulu is now rapidly developing and has a brilliant […]
Over 10,000 flock Bintulu old airport for Malaysia Day do
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BINTULU: Over 10,000 people flooded the Lapangan Terbang Bintulu Lama compound for the state-level Malaysia Day celebration this evening. The performances in conjunction with the celebration started from 6:45pm onwards and the crowds were entertained with special performances by various local artists such as Datuk M. Nasir, […]
Victim extracted from pickup in four-vehicle crash in Bintulu
BINTULU: A victim survived an accident involving a collision of four vehicles at Jalan Tun Hussein Onn yesterday. An emergency call was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) at 10.44pm that night and despatched a crew from Bintulu Bomba station. It said the emergency call reported that there were three vehicles […]
