Friday, 6 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

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

Rep donates eyeglasses to pupils

BINTULU: A total of 160 pupils from SJK Chung Hua here received eyeglasses donated by Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang during a presentation ceremony at the school recently. According to Pang, the donation is part of an ongoing initiative by the Tanjong Batu Constituency Service Center to assist low-income families,

Petronas upskilling programme transforming lives of rural youth

BINTULU: Petronas’ upskilling programme continues to prove its effectiveness as a catalyst for life transformation, particularly for youth from rural areas of Sarawak. By offering technical training and job guarantees, this programme provides participants with a fresh start to build careers in the oil and gas sector and other industries.

IKM, Petronas continue technical training effort

BINTULU: Institut Kemahiran Mara (IKM) Bintulu and Petronas are continuing to collaborate on providing technical training to meet increasing industrial demand here. IKM Bintulu Director, Mohd Syukri Abdullah, said this year, IKM Bintulu has organised more than 50 technical programmes to train local youth and communities, aiming to equip them

Petronas Upskilling Programme boosts youth development

BINTULU: The Petronas Upskilling Scaffolding Level 1 Programme is making a notable impact on human capital development and the local economy, particularly for youth and the surrounding community. The initiative equips participants with industry-standard technical training, enhancing their employability and opening up job opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

Bintulu awards reward high commitment to sustainability practices, sustainable devt

BINTULU: The Bintulu Sustainability Awards and Seminar 2024 (BiSA) is an important benchmark in Bintulu’s efforts to achieve sustainable development. Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) general manager Datuk Muhamad Yakup Kari said BiSA 2024 is the first initiative that is in line with the BDA Strategic Plan 2024-2030, the Post Covid-19

Green toilet, clean conscience

BINTULU: The Pavilion Public Toilet at the Bintulu Old Airport is a testament to Bintulu’s commitment to green and sustainable urban development. Officially opened by Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming today (Nov 30), in conjunction with World Toilet Day 2024, the toilet boasts a design that prioritises environmental

UPM students provide anti-rabies jabs for animals

BINTULU: A total of 50 cats and 40 dogs received free Anti-Rabies vaccinations in a programme organised by Diploma in Animal Health and Veterinary Technology (DKHP) students from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus, recently. The programme, themed “One Health: Preventing Rabies, Protecting Lives,” held at the UPMKB Veterinary Clinic,

UPMKB, PETRONAS explore solutions for salt blockage

BINTULU: Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) recently hosted a visit from representatives of PETRONAS to discuss the issue of salt blockage affecting the operations of the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP). The purpose of the visit was to find solutions to this issue through collaboration with experts at UPMKB. During