Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Youth armed against drugs

BINTULU: A total of 100 students from SK Agama Bintulu, SMK Kemena, and SMK Baru gathered at Dewan Seri Kenyalang, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), for the Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Anti-Drugs and Community 2024.Themed “Mind Revolution: Drug Challenges Among Adolescents, Children and Families,” the programme aimed to educate

China Eastern Airlines plans KL-Bintulu direct flight

BINTULU: China Eastern Airlines plans to introduce a direct flight route between Kuala Lumpur and Bintulu, a move welcomed by federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In a statement shared through his Facebook, Tiong emphasised that Bintulu’s location close to Similajau National Park,

Students urged to appreciate assistance, use it as motivation to succeed

BINTULU: Recipients of the Back to School 2025 – Bintulu Port Prihatin programme are encouraged to value the assistance provided and use it as a source of motivation to achieve success. Bintulu District education officer Samri Suhaili noted that gratitude is a core value of Malaysian culture, and recipients of

Bintulu Port Cares programme supports education for low-income families

BINTULU: The 2025 Back-to-School Programme – Bintulu Port Cares, sponsored by Yayasan Bintulu Port, continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community by sponsoring school supplies for 200 students from low-income families in three selected primary schools in Bintulu: SK Kampung Baru, SK Orang Kaya Mohammad and SK Tanjung Batu.

Leading Korean tech co Orisyenc implements CSR programme

BINTULU: Orisyenc, a leading technology company from South Korea, has strengthened its commitment to the Sarawakian community through the implementation of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme as part of its efforts to increase social awareness and contribute back to the local community. Orisyenc chief management officer Han Hee Myung

Discipline the keyword for Muaythai athletes 

BINTULU: Muaythai sports require athletes to have a high level of discipline, stressed president of the Sarawak Muaythai Association, Jumaat Ibrahim. According to him, muaythai is not just a physical fight, but also an art that tests the determination, focus, and mental endurance of each athlete. According to him, discipline

Iskandar: Don’t discriminate against people living with HIV

BINTULU: People living with HIV should not be treated differently or worse than others. In stating this Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said they deserve equal treatment and respect, stressing that if this equality is achieved, several positive changes will occur such as reducing the stigma of HIV, improving their quality

Championship puts city on the sports map

BINTULU: This city is solidifying its position as an international sports hub with the Bintulu Amateur Muaythai Championship (BAMC) Vol. 2 at NAIM Paragon. The high-calibre tournament not only elevated the profile of martial arts but also provided a platform to showcase Bintulu to the world. Sarawak Muaythai Association (PMNS)

JPJ reviews academy’s readiness for eTesting implementation

BINTULU: In an effort to enhance the quality and transparency of the driving test process, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Bintulu Branch conducted a working visit to the Suria Bintulu Driving Academy to review its preparations for implementing the eTesting system. The visit was led by Yusniman Mohammad, the Assistant

Bintulu community leaders urged to address social issues among youth

BINTULU: Community and ethnic leaders in Bintulu are urged to take a more active role in addressing social issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, especially among the younger generation. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee called for public facilities, such as multipurpose halls, to be fully utilised for community-building activities. “Don’t