Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Kampung Assyakirin Phase 3 praised for exemplary community unity

BINTULU: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has praised the proactive role of the Kampung Assyakirin Phase 3 Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) in fostering harmony and unity within the local community. He described the organisation as “the heart of efforts to instil values of togetherness and wellbeing at the

SKA MIS Bintulu hosts programme to combat bullying and misconduct

BINTULU: To nurture a morally upright generation, SK Agama Majlis Islam Sarawak (SKA MIS) Bintulu organised the Leadership Movement Programme: Stop Bullying and Sexual Misconduct 2024 at the school’s Surau An Najah on Monday (Dec 30). The programme, organised by the Student Affairs Component (HEM) in collaboration with the Discipline

Man seeks help for mother battling cancer

KUCHING: Jacob Sigar Sammy from the remote highlands of Bario reached out to Hope Place Kuching for help as he struggles to care for his mother, who is battling Stage 4 cancer. Jacob and his mother, Rita Nikal, 61, travelled to Kuching earlier this year for treatment, leaving behind their

1,500 new teachers for Sarawak

KUCHING: Over 1,500 newly-appointed teachers in Sarawak will commence their duties in the state by mid-January next year. State Education Department (JPNS) director Omar Mahli said that of the more than 12,000 candidates who were screened, 1,500 candidates were selected to meet the placement needs. He said 300 new teachers

50MW floating solar farm energises the grid

BATANG AI: Sarawak’s commitment to renewable energy took a significant step forward with the official commencement of power generation from the Batang Ai Floating Solar Project. Spanning an impressive 190 hectares of the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir, this 50MW floating solar farm is now connected to Sarawak’s power

Air-Marine launches Go Green campaign with SMK Bandar Bintulu

BINTULU: Air-Marine Cargo Agency Sdn Bhd has successfully launched its Go Green campaign in collaboration with SMK Bandar Bintulu and its students. The programme aligns with Air Marine’s Decarbonisation Plan 2023-2026 and ran from Dec 4 to 19. “Among the activities during the Go Green campaign was an environmental poster

Air-Marine CSR initiative supports Bintulu Blood Bank

BINTULU: Air-Marine Cargo Agency Sdn Bhd once again carried out its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), this time together with the Bintulu Hospital Blood Bank, on Dec 28, at The Spring Mall here. This programme is one of the CSR and a continuation of the company’s initiative to give back to

Julaihi retains Sebuyau PBB top post

SEBUYAU: Local rep Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has been reappointed as Sebuyau branch chief of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) for the 2024-2027 term.  The announcement was made during the branch delegates meeting, chaired by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, at the Sebuyau Development Hall recently.  The

Excavator pulls Russian sailing boat ashore

OYA: ‘Pilgrim’, the stranded Russian sailing boat in Oya, was successfully pulled ashore using a Kobe excavator today (Dec 30).  Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the hull repairs would be carried out by experienced local residents skilled in boat restoration. “The repairs will

The Cost of Going Green

By Jacqueline Chang The call for sustainability and environmental responsibility has grown louder in recent years, with nations, industries, and individuals striving to reduce their carbon footprints. However, going green often comes with a hefty price tag, and Malaysia is no exception. In some cases, adopting environmentally friendly practices can