Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Pang hails free higher education commencing next year

BINTULU: Starting next year, Sarawakian children will be able to enjoy free higher education at state-owned institutions, an approach described as inclusive and progressive by Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming. According to him, the implementation of this policy proves the Sarawak Government’s commitment to ensuring fair and quality

Sebauh residents reminded to safeguard NCR land ownership

BINTULU: Residents of Sebauh and the surrounding areas along Batang Kemena have been reminded not to relinquish their Native Customary Rights (NCR) land despite the rapid pace of development taking place in the region. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, emphasised that

Potential hub to scout vocal talent

BINTULU: This town holds immense potential to become a hub for discovering vocal talent, not only at the state level but also on the international stage. Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said that singing competitions should be enhanced and given a fresh new format to cultivate more local

Efforts intensified to address clean water 

BINTULU: The Sarawak Government remains committed to addressing clean water supply issues in rural and interior areas of the state, including through strategic collaborations with private entities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said providing access to clean

Sarawak urged to diversify agriculture beyond oil palm

SEBAUH: Sarawak must not remain overly reliant on oil palm as the main contributor to the state’s agricultural output but instead diversify its focus across other subsectors to ensure food security and sustainable rural development. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said

Bridge runs poised to become high-impact events

BINTULU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas sees great potential in making bridge runs new a state iconic attraction that showcases infrastructure progress and the spirit of unity among the people. He proposed that events like the Jepak Bridge Run 2025 be expanded state-wide and turned into an annual

Food eatery shut for two weeks over rat droppings

BINTULU: A food premises located at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi here has been ordered to close for 14 days after an inspection by the authorities found rat droppings in its food preparation area. The closure order, effective from July 17 to 30, was issued by the Assistant Environmental Health Officer

Bintulu Bidar Challenge event postponed

BINTULU: The Bintulu Bidar Challenge 2025 event, which was scheduled to take place from July 19 to 23, has been postponed to a new date that will be announced later. Following the postponement, the organisers have also cancelled all sales activities planned for the event. According to a statement from

DUN expansion strengthens representation

BINTULU: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Bintulu Branch has described the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly’s (DUN) decision to increase the number of seats to 99 as a rightful, strategic, and people-centric move. Its chairman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said the increase is not only in line with the principles

Jepak rep reaches out to Kampung Sebuan Besar’s fire victims

BINTULU: Demonstrating care and solidarity with the victims of the recent fire in Kampung Sebuan Besar, Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee stepped in to provide assistance for school-related needs to the affected children. In an initiative carried out on Thursday, Iskandar was joined by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Jepak Women