Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Community leaders urged to step up in spreading anti-drug awareness

BINTULU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are urged to play a more proactive role in effectively conveying anti-drug messages within their communities. According to Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) Bintulu District Chairman, Awang Mohammed Nizam Awang Ali Bohan, success in combating drug abuse cannot rely solely on enforcement agencies.

Trash mars beauty of Ria Beach

BINTULU: The natural beauty of the Ria Beach coastline in Tanjung Batu here has been severely marred by piles of trash, which not only ruin the scenery but also pose a threat to public health and the marine ecosystem. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, described the situation as

Initiative proves fishermen can go beyond traditional activities 

BINTULU: The bold initiative by the Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK) Bintulu to venture into recreational boating and sport fishing proves that fishermen can venture beyond traditional boundaries to lead a more dynamic and sustainable community-based economy. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, described PNK Bintulu as a

Sarawak urged to boost fish production, modernise sector

BINTULU: More efforts are needed to strengthen the fishing and fish production sector in Sarawak. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, said that Sarawak recorded only 37,000 metric tonnes of fish catch annually, far behind Perak which recorded over 200,000 metric tonnes per year. Hence, he urged

Gawai Dayak Bazaar more than trading platform, says Senator

BINTULU: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar should not be seen as merely a trading space but a strategic platform to build the economic competitiveness of the Dayak community. In stating this Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol said the collective effort in organising the Gawai Dayak Bazaar thus shows the community is

Rep launches initiative to help students from B40 families

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has initiated the Tabung Inspirasi Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional Anak Tanjong Batu (TISPATB) aimed at supporting students from low-income families in the area. He shared this during a courtesy visit from representatives of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) Sarawak, Miri

Traditional games carnival in Bintulu celebrates culture and unity

BINTULU: Traditional games are not merely recreational activities but also symbols of culture and identity that must be preserved and passed down to future generations. In line with this, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming emphasised that efforts to reintroduce traditional games to the younger generation are crucial to

Lusong Laku holds great potential as agricultural, eco-tourism destination

BINTULU: The remote area of Lusong Laku in Belaga holds immense potential to be developed into a modern agricultural hub and an attractive eco-tourism destination. Murum assemblyman, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, said the fertile land and rich natural resources make Lusong Laku one of the most promising areas for sustainable development

UPMKB and UMK forge strategic partnership

BINTULU: Efforts to reinforce strategic networks between institutions of higher learning were further enhanced yesterday, as the Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), received a courtesy visit from a delegation from the Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The UMK delegation

Bintulu Port launches Customer-Centric Centre to boost operations

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has launched its new Customer-Centric Centre (CCC), an initiative aimed at enhancing customer experience and advancing port operations with a focus on technology and environmental sustainability. The launch of the centre is part of BPHB’s digital transformation agenda, intended to improve port operations and