Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

BDA supports NGOs and religious institutions with monetary aid

BINTULU: Four non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and a surau received contributions of RM1,000 each from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA). They were made during the ‘BDA Sungkei with Bintulu Community’ event held at the Kampung Assyakirin Phase One Community Hall on Friday night. The presentation of BDA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Irresponsible industrial waste disposal causes drainage blockages

BINTULU: Industries operating at the Fifth Mile industrial area along Jalan Bintulu-Sibu have been urged to promptly clear waste and damaged equipment that have caused drainage blockages following a flash flood in the area a few days ago. During a site visit with officers from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA)

Tiong donates dates, cash to mosques and prayer halls

BINTULU: Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing recently donated dates and cash to 22 mosques and 27 prayer halls in the Bintulu parliamentary constituency in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. It is part of Tiong’s annual tradition during the holy month. The donations aimed to

Expand CSR programmes to encourage more welfare initiatives

BINTULU: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes during Aidilfitri should not be limited to breaking fast events but should serve as a catalyst for more continuous welfare initiatives, says Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee. He noted that such charitable efforts should be expanded and not confined to festive seasons alone. According to

A platform to enhance ties with local community

BINTULU: The Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) continues its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment by organising an Iftar event with orphans, B40 students and muallaf at Hotel ParkCity Everly here on Wednesday night. The event, under the Jalinan Kasih Ramadan programme by Yayasan Bintulu Port, also included donations to the

Iskandar calls for mosque collaboration to streamline funeral management

BINTULU: Managing funeral arrangements often poses challenges for the bereaved, especially when a death occurs outside their home district. Recognising this need, Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, has proposed that mosques across various districts establish a collaborative network to ensure a smoother process for transporting deceased individuals, reducing the burden on

Mosque receives hearse donation from Tabung Haji

BINTULU: The Tabung Haji Board (TH) has donated a hearse under its TH Mobility Programme to Masjid Darussalam Kampung Baru Darat here. TH Director for Sabah and Sarawak, Datuk Nurlaila Said, oddiciated at the symbolic handover to Masjid Darussalam chairman, Ismail Razali, witnessed by the assemblyman for Jepak, Iskandar Turkee.

Tabung Haji urged to collaborate on welfare programmes

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee has called on Tabung Haji to support the food basket assistance programme implemented by his service centre. He said this initiative aims to ensure the underprivileged groups, including those in Jepak, Tatau, and Sebauh, do not miss out on receiving essential aid. “I run a

Keep everything clean and tidy at Ramadan bazaar

BINTULU: Ramadan bazaar traders have been reminded to prioritise food and environmental cleanliness to ensure the safety and comfort of customers. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang, said cleanliness not only reflects the quality of a business but is also crucial to safeguarding customers’ health. “Ramadan bazaars attract large crowds. “Therefore,

AI as bridge between generations

BINTULU: Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in strengthening the relationship between youth and adults to enhance digital literacy among the younger generation, said Associate Professor Dr Mohd Mursyid Arshad, Director of the Co-Curriculum and Student Development Centre at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). In his keynote address, titled “The