Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Initiative wraps up after days of service

BINTULU: The Mobile Health Programme, organised by the Bintulu Volunteer Service Club (KKSB) in collaboration with LKB Clinic, concluded yesterday (Feb 23) after several days of providing free healthcare services to flood victims. The programme aimed to safeguard the wellbeing of those affected by offering free health screenings and tetanus

Flood-hit Chinese schools thank community

BINTULU: All parties who came forward to help Chinese primary schools in the division, especially SJK (C) Sebiew, in the recovery effort after the recent flood disaster have won their gratitude. Chairman of the Management Board of SJK (C) Sebiew Chinese, Pau Ngi Sing, who expressed his appreciation said the

Rural road development key to improving lives

SEBAUH: Rural road infrastructure development will be sped up to ensure remote areas such as Ulu Pandan, Ulu Binyo, Tubau, Jelalong, Nanga Tau, and Anap can be directly connected to Sebauh town. In this regard Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said a

Major Sebauh transformation with new township

SEBAUH: The town here will undergo a major transformation with the development of a new Sebauh township which has been approved by the Sarawak government. This project is expected to change the landscape of the area with various modern facilities to meet the needs of the growing population. Minister of

Immigration chief visits staff affected by floods

BINTULU: State Immigration Director Abdul Halim Abang Naili took time out to visit officers and staff of the Immigration Department here who were affected by the recent floods. His visit, together with Bintulu immigration chief, Doris Puyang Ului, aimed to deliver donations to the affected families of the department. In

Safety measures in place following landslide near Bintulu Port

BINTULU: A landslide occurred on Jan 29 on the slope between Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) and the Pusaka LPG bottling plant due to continuous heavy rain. According to a statement from the Corporate Relations Department of Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad, the landslide caused erosion that exposed about one-fifth of

RHB Bank allocates RM250,000 to help flood victims

BINTULU: RHB Bank Berhad Sarawak Region has allocated a fund of RM250,000 to help 500 Heads of Households (KIR) throughout Sarawak who were affected by the recent floods. Director of RHB Bank Berhad Sarawak Region, Mohammad Tony Ong Abdullah, said each affected KIR will receive cash assistance of RM500 as

Selangau MP visits flood victims at SMK Tatau PPS

TATAU: Selangau MP Edwin Banta continued his efforts to assist flood victims by visiting the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at SMK Tatau yesterday. During the visit, he met with 197 flood victims, who remain housed at the centre, inspected the PPS facilities, and listened to the concerns and needs of

Tanjong Batu rep monitors post-flood fogging operation at Gem Park

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming reaffirmed his commitment to community welfare by personally overseeing the post-flood fogging operation at Gem Park, conducted by the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA). The recent floods have increased the risk of mosquito breeding, potentially leading to dengue and other vector-borne diseases. Recognising

Angler Awang Mujahide wins RM10,000 for golden catch

BINTULU: “The luck of a chicken can be seen in its feet, but the luck of a human is unknown.” That proverb perfectly describes the extraordinary fortune of Awang Mujahide Aiman Awang Salim, who took home RM10,000 in cash after reeling in a sembilang (catfish) weighing 1.45 kilogrammes (kg) at