Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

E-waste collection at Tanjung Batu on Dec 2

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY BINTULU: The 2023 Electrical and Electronic Waste (EEW) Collection Campaign has returned and will be held at the no.1 car park Temasya Beach, Tanjung Batu here on December 2. This program, organised by the Bintulu Development Board in collaboration with E-Concern (M) Sdn. Bhd, will

Citizenship issues: Murum rep counts on special op

BELAGA: Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon hopes the Special Task Force (PPK) operation will achieve its goal of helping Sarawakians facing citizenship issues. He said the PPK operation from Nov 7 to 16 targeted issues and problems faced by the people around Sungai Asap here before continuing the operation to

Don’t just teach, instil harmony too

BINTULU: Educators are advised not to focus only on academic teaching, but instead, need to instil a spirit of unity and harmony among their students, especially the younger generation. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing made the suggestion when speaking at the Sungai Tisang National School (SK)

Historic win at Borneo Dance Festival

BINTULU: The Santri D’wangsa Putra from Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB) made history by being crowned the runner-up for the Platinum Award at the 8th Edition of the 2023 Borneo Dance Festival, held from November 7-10 at the National Department of Arts and Culture Auditorium, Sabah. With this victory,

Roadshow promotes sustainable lifestyles

KUCHING: The SHEDA Kuching Branch (SKB) Home & Property Roadshow 2023 promotes sustainable lifestyles. Taking place at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, the three-day event boasts over 20 booths featuring SHEDA members and non-members showcasing local properties and related products. Aimed at providing a unique experience, the roadshow commenced with a ribbon-cutting

29 complete Welding Industry Training

BINTULU: Twenty-nine students of Bintulu Vocational College (KV Bintulu) yesterday received certificates of completion after finishing their Welding Industry Training (Link Project), a collaborative project between Bintulu Vocational College and Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming congratulated the students for their dedication and hard

BDA bags top sustainability award

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has been selected as the recipient of the “Most Sustainable City Award of Sarawak 2023” during the celebration of World Urban Planning Day (WUPD) 2023 at the National level, on Thursday. The award was received by its general manager, Datuk Muhammad Yakub Kari, presented

Outstanding students receive incentives and certificates

BINTULU: A total of 37 outstanding students with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and 23 with Sijil Pelajaran Tinggi Malaysia (STPM) in 2022 have received incentives and certificates of appreciation from Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd. The event took place at the Cenderawasih Hall, SMK Bintulu, yesterday. During the ceremony, two

Over 500 PPR homes for B40 in Lambir

TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY BINTULU: The government has constructed 505 housing units under the “Program Perumahan Rakyat” (PPR) in Lambir, Miri in an effort to help the low-income (B40) group. Deputy Minister of Local Government Development, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said under PPR, a total of 4,791 housing units

TBS holds zakat seminar 

BINTULU: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) through the Bintulu Division Office organised a zakat seminar which was held at Dinner World Restaurant  here on Sunday. The seminar aimed to explain the zakat requirements, share information about TBS aid products and better understand the needs of the local community. During the programme,