BINTULU: Efforts to empower rural communities in the field of agriculture continue to be intensified through the organisation of the Poultry Farming Management Course by Putra Agricultural Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), recently. The one-day course attracted 21 participants from various districts across Sarawak including Bintulu, Kuching, Kapit,
BINTULU: The Transfusion Medicine Department and Blood Bank at Bintulu Hospital is currently facing a critical shortage of type A blood and is appealing to eligible donors with this blood type to come forward and help replenish supplies. According to the hospital, the stock of type A blood has reached
BINTULU: Five eateries have been ordered to close down temporarily after they failed to meet the required hygiene standards under Section 23(1) of the Public Health Protection Ordinance 1999. The closures were made following a series of inspections carried out by the Bintulu Development Authority’s (BDA) Food Safety and Hygiene
BINTULU: The Pekit Kumang competition, a key highlight of the Gawai Dayak celebration, should be seen as an effort to empower Dayak women and uphold the cultural heritage of the Dayak community, said Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai. He emphasised that the competition is not
BINTULU: Nur Syafiqah Tiffany was crowned ‘Kumang Gawai’ in conjunction with the 2025 Gawai Dayak Tatau District celebration held at the Dinner World Bintulu Restaurant on Saturday night. The 23-year-old, of Iban, Chinese and Filipino descents, took home a cash prize of RM3,000, along with a trophy, tiara, sash, bouquet
BINTULU: Youth in the Jepak constituency here are urged to seize the opportunity to pursue studies in vocational education to strengthen technical skills in line with current industry demands. Jepak Assemblyman, Iskandar Turkee, said this is crucial to ensure that young people in the area have a brighter future through
BINTULU: Teachers in Sarawak have once again been challenged to produce comprehensive and practical working papers to strengthen English language proficiency among students in the state. State Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said it is time for all parties to move forward with the
BINTULU: The Gawai celebration is not only a time to honour the harvest, but also an important platform to strengthen unity and preserve the cultural heritage of the Dayak community, says Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee. He described the Gawai tradition as a cultural asset that must be safeguarded and preserved
BINTULU: Senior citizens in Sarawak, particularly in the Tanjong Batu constituency, are encouraged to apply for the Sarawak Senior Citizens Health Benefit Scheme (SCHB) to enjoy cashless outpatient treatment at selected panel clinics. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said the scheme was an initiative by the Sarawak Government
BINTULU: Human values should always take precedence in a community, surpassing wealth and possessions, asserted Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. According to him, while material aid such as daily necessities is important, what matters more is the spirit of togetherness and genuine concern for the less fortunate. “Aid