Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

State leaders meet Anwar to tackle rural needs

BINTULU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from state ministers in Putrajaya on Thursday. The group included Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Communication) and Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang, Minister in the Premier’s Department and Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai and Murum assemblyman Kennedy

Tatau Regatta set to return on a grand scale after 13-year hiatus

TATAU: Following a 13-year absence, the Tatau Regatta is poised to make a return next year on an expanded platform. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai, envisions a vibrant revival of water sports, aiming to attract not only local communities but also participants from afar. The

Contingent triumphs at Tatau Festival

TATAU: The Persatuan Peminat Main Asal Iban Dayak (Pemanis) and Akademi Main Asal Dayak Bintulu emerged champions of the Niti Daun parade during the Tatau Festival. They earned themselves a coveted cash prize of RM3,000. Claiming the runner-up position was the Bagatan Pungen contingent, representing the Bagatan ethnic group, and

Regatta main highlight of Tatau Festival

TATAU: The Tatau Regatta will be the highlight of the Tatau Festival 2023 which will take place from August 11-13. The champion in the ‘Raja Sungai’ race of the Tatau Regatta will receive a cash prize of RM12,000. The Tatau Regatta is one of 45 activities to be held over

Sagan and Christina crowned champions in ‘Ngajat Tabuh’ competition

TATAU: Sagan Serang emerged as the champion in the men’s solo category, while Christina Dinang won the women’s solo category in the ‘Ngajat Tabuh’ competition held during the Tatau Festival 2023 recently. Both were awarded a cash prize of RM400, along with a trophy and a certificate. The runners-up in

108 land owners in Bintulu get compensations

KUCHING: A total of 108 land owners involved in five construction and infrastructure upgrading projects in Bintulu received total compensations amounting to RM33,136,447.53. From that amount, a total of 42 compensation cheques totalling RM1,003,027.08 were handed over to 42 landowners involved in the road construction project leading to Rumah Nicholas

Sarawak’s digital and innovation ecosystem highlighted at trade fair

BINTULU: The Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from July 12 to 14 showcased various talents and innovations from all over the country. The founder of Airgro, Kenneth Chai and co-founder cum chief technology officer (CTO) of Sinisana Technologies, Jonah

MP stresses importance of school sports in student development

BINTULU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has highlighted the significance of nurturing students’ sportsmanship and critical thinking abilities. The Bintulu MP was represented by special officer Steven Kong Kai Seng at the launch of the Bintulu District Primary Schools Sports Council Athletics Championship here. “The competition aims to promote quality

Two dates for youths to remember and cherish

BINTULU: It is important youths are aware of the significance of two dates – July 22 and September 16 – in the state’s and nation’s history. Assemblyman Tamin Christopher Gira Sambang who stated this emphasised that Sarawak is not a Malaysian state. He said Sarawak is a region whose status