Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

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

Chinese schools inclusive, open to all races

BINTULU: Chinese-medium education is not exclusive to the Chinese community but is open to all races in Sarawak, in line with the state government’s inclusive policy to empower education for the state’s future development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Hui Kian said the perception that Chinese-medium schools are only

SFC strengthens marine conservation through COREEFS project

BINTULU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is advancing its commitment to marine conservation through the Coral Reef and Reef Ball for Ecosystem Enhancement and Stewardship (COREEFS) 2023-2030 Project, which focuses on the systematic and sustainable restoration of coral reefs across Sarawak. As the agency responsible for the management of fully

Shoplot purchase heralds BLNA transition to economic empowerment

BELAGA: The Tasik Balui Natives Association (BLNA), the key representative of the Bakun Resettlement Scheme (BRS) community, has acquired two shop lots at Lokal Centre 1 in Sungai Asap. The acquisition, made possible through a strategic collaboration with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) under its corporate social responsibility initiative, reflects BLNA’s

Call for stronger marine conservation efforts

BINTULU: Sarawak is taking bold steps to lead marine conservation efforts in the region by embracing science, technology, and strong community partnerships. According to Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Majang Renggi, consistent and holistic conservation of marine ecosystems is essential to safeguard natural resources for future generations.