Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Extracurricular activities equally important for student growth

BINTULU: Athletics is one of the platforms implemented in all schools to develop students comprehensively. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, said to be successful in life a student must also be successful in academics and extracurricular activities. He said this is in line with the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2013-2025

Bintulu roads to partially close for international marathon

BINTULU: Several roads in Bintulu will experience partial closures from 10pm, Aug 5 until 8am, Aug 6 to accommodate the Bintulu International Marathon. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit announced that the affected roads would include Jalan Sebaru, Jalan Bintulu-Tatau, Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Jalan Kidurong up to Shell Tanjung Kidurong

Jepak rep urges Muslim unity to safeguard peace

BINTULU: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip has called on the Muslim community in the region to prioritise unity and protect the prevailing peace and order. He stressed the utmost importance of unity, cooperation and tolerance to preserve peace, harmony and political stability while guarding against any divisive elements. Describing the

Security measures to curb vandalism at cemetery

BINTULU: Strict security measures will be taken to ensure acts of vandalism at the Kemunting Muslim Cemetery are not repeated. Chairman of the Bintulu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIB) Datuk Talib Zulpilip stressed that acts of vandalism at the Muslim cemetery involved are unacceptable. He encouraged the public to report

Dalat sky: Shooting star or comet?

BINTULU: A dazzling light lit up the sky over Dalat on Saturday night, leaving many wondering if it was a shooting star or a comet. METSarawak director Khairul Najib, said that his team has not yet been able to identify the object. For more precise information, he suggested that relevant

Get health screenings for early disease prevention

BINTULU: The public is advised to get health screenings for early disease prevention and maintain overall health. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said regular health check-ups for all individuals, regardless of age, was important to prevent contracting diseases. “This programme, supported by private clinics and pharmacies with the

Let’s join ‘Niti Daun’ contest at Tatau Festival 2023!

BINTULU: The ‘Niti Daun’ competition is scheduled to take place on August 6 as part of the Tatau Festival 2023, which runs from July 29 to August 13. District Officer Jabang Juntan said that the Tatau Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), along with associations and government agencies, have been

Also seek alternative funding, Rundi reminds JKKKs

BINTULU: Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) which have received government grants for development projects in their areas have been advised not to solely depend on the authorities. Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom urged them to find alternatives to cover the cost

Recitation of Rukun Negara pledge at govt functions mulled

BINTULU: The Ministry of National Unity (MNU) has suggested that all official government programmes organised by each ministry, including agencies and departments, begin with the recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge as an effort to foster a spirit of unity among the people. Its minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said

Socso benefits handed over to family of accident victim

BINTULU: The Bintulu Social Welfare Organisation (Socso) office recently reached out to the next of kin of Socso benefit recipients to facilitate the payment of the Corpse Management Benefit (FPM). The beneficiary in this case is Maserina Roslee, the wife of the insured person, Ahmad Nizam Nasri, who tragically passed