Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Programme reflects government’s commitment to uplift needy

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming described the organisation of the Sejambak Kasih programme as a government initiative aimed at helping the needy, especially ahead of major festivals like Chinese New Year. He said it reflects the government’s efforts to ensure that no community group is marginalised. In

Bintulu Children’s Council 2025: Ensuring children participation in urban devt

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) is inviting children aged 10 to 16 to participate in the Bintulu Children’s Council 2025, an important initiative that provides opportunities for young people to be the voice of change in the community. This programme aims to foster self-confidence, hone leadership skills and ensure

High tide floods: Authorities inspect affected areas in Jepak

BINTULU: Bintulu District Officer Awang Mohammed Nizam Awang Ali Bohan, along with representatives from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Civil Defence Force (APM), the Jepak DUN Service Centre, community and tribal leaders, and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), inspected areas affected by high tide floods in DUN

Hospital receives fans for comfort of patients and staff

BINTULU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) N68 Tanjong Batu in collaboration with Zong Ho Bintulu Friendship Association has donated several fan units to the Bintulu hospital in an effort to improve the comfort of patients and staff at the hospital. The donation was presented by deputy chief of Sarawak PDP

New DO committed to closely monitor development projects in Tatau District

TATAU: New Tatau District Officer, Calvin Ligong Bujang@Endawie, expressed his commitment to ensuring smooth and accurate implementation of development projects in the district. In his speech during the acceptance and handover ceremony at the Tatau District Office, he stressed that the success of development requires close cooperation between all parties,

Call to expedite Medan Jaya Flyover construction

BINTULU: The contractor responsible for constructing the Medan Jaya Flyover has been asked to increase manpower to expedite project progress and reduce traffic disruptions. The request was made by Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming after the Public Works Department (JKR) announced a temporary road diversion to facilitate the

Water meter theft disrupts public toilet operations

BINTULU: Two incidents of water meter theft were reported to have occurred in two locations in this district, namely Taman Millennium and Tanjung Batu, resulting in public toilet operations in the area being disrupted. The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) through a post on its Facebook page said that the first

Rep visits village to assess drainage issues

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, visited the drainage system at Kampung Assyakirin Phase 2, accompanied by staff from the Tanjong Batu Service Centre and representatives from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) recently. The visit aimed to assess the current situation and understand the challenges faced by the

Laying the foundation for success in life 

BINTULU: KEMAS Tabika and KEMAS Permata Kindergarten play an important role in shaping the character and skills of young children. Member of Parliament for Bintulu, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, stated that early childhood education was not just about building academic foundations, but more importantly, it helped children to understand

Roundabout to ease flyover construction

BINTULU: A roundabout will replace the traffic lights at the intersection of Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, and Jalan Kidurong from tomorrow (Jan 7), said the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD). The change, effective 9.30 am, is to facilitate the construction of a flyover in the area. To