Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Emotional wellbeing crucial in disaster relief

BINTULU: Emotional support for flood victims is crucial in helping them cope with trauma and stress after a disaster, said Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.  She emphasised that, in addition to physical aid and essential supplies, mental health care must be a priority

Sim salutes Bintulu folk for thoughtfulness during crisis

BINTULU: Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has praised the extraordinary spirit of the people here in helping the flood victims even when they themselves were also affected. He said they still came forward to help clean up the disaster-stricken areas regardless of how tired they were. “Even

Leave the power repairs to the experts

SEBAUH: Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, has reminded the public not to take risks by attempting to open or repair the main grid electricity supply on their own. Instead, he advised people to be cautious and not act without professional supervision.

Yayasan Bintulu Port donates funeral van to mosque

BINTULU: The Bintulu Port Foundation has donated a new hearse van as well as a hearse management kit to the Darul Huda Mosque, Kampung Siol Kandis as an initiative to empower the fardu kifayah affairs of the local community. The symbolic handing over of the replica of the van key

Tiong contributes aid to fire-affected families

BINTULU: Concerned about the fate of the victims of the longhouse fire in Beji Utek, Sungai Kelabat, Pandan, here, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, through his Service Center, handed out donations in the form of basic necessities to those affected yesterday (Jan 25). The donation was presented by

Be discerning on social media, Tiong tells youth

BINTULU: Youth need to evaluate information in the digital era wisely, especially on social media, to avoid the spread of false information that can threaten harmony in society. In stating this Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said while technological progress provides many opportunities for youth it

Jepak rep attends meeting on internet access expansion

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, recently attended a meeting with the Sarawak Digital Economy Development Corporation (SDEC) in Kuching to discuss efforts to expand internet coverage through the Starlink Programme in the Jepak constituency. The meeting chaired by SDEC chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Moshidi Abdul Ghani, was also

Crucial role to produce skilled workforce

BINTULU: The Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC) here must continue to play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, focusing on developing competent and highly skilled human capital. Jepak assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, stated that as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Vital to register under Socso insurance scheme: Pang

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang has urged the public to register and contribute to the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) insurance protection scheme. He said this is because the scheme provides financial protection and long-term support to individuals, including their dependents, when faced with challenges such as accidents or disabilities.

BCCI urged to continue strong support to business community

BINTULU: The Bintulu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is encouraged to continue to strengthen its role as a catalyst for the local business community in facing the challenges and changes in the current economic landscape. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming praised the continuous efforts of the