BINTULU: Sarawak without a doubt needs more allocations to close the development gap with Peninsular Malaysia. Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the federal allocation to Sarawak was currently insufficient considering the state’s large land area compared to the peninsula and its large contribution to the federal coffers. “Sarawak needs
BINTULU: The post-pandemic year (2022) saw the entire cargo operation handled by Kumpulan Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) increase by 7.6 per cent compared to the previous year. Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd chief executive officer, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah said ship handling and the number of containers also experienced increases
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming will discuss with SMK Bandar Bintulu and the Bintulu Road Transport Department (JPJ) to find a solution to the problem of traffic congestion in the school area. Pang said, action needs to be taken to ensure that the problem of congestion in
BINTULU: Parents are their children’s first teachers at home and after their children go to school, parents should monitor their progress and educational performances carefully. Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol gave this advice at the Parent and Teacher Consensus Council and the launch of the school magazine ‘Ensera Kitai’ at
BINTULU: The reconstruction of SK Sungai Tisang is 90 per cent completed. Work on the RM12,500,880 project began on July 15, 2020. When completed, SK Sungai Tisang will be transformed from a dilapidated into a modern school, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi during a
BINTULU: Newly-minted Bintulu resident, Nyurak Keti has urged government departments and agencies to work together to provide him with full support just as they have to his predecessor. He explained that it is important to work together as one team and ensure Bintulu becomes an attractive destination. “With the team
BINTULU: All civil servants must be ready to move to different districts, ministries and even local councils, said Datuk Jack Aman Laut. The Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) director said that a transfer or change in departments and roles provides experience and a new learning curve for every civil servant.
BINTULU: Three houses of worship in the Murum state constituency have received cheques totalling RM380,000 from Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). The houses of worship are St Ambrose Uma Lahanan Church, St Mathew Uma Nyaving Sungai Asap Church and St John Uma Balui Liko Sungai Asap Church, getting RM250,000, RM50,000
BINTULU: MP Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing has advised the public to scrutinise money received in any of their business dealings to avoid becoming victims of fraud. He gave the reminder after it emerged that a Sibujaya Tamu Market trader had been cheated with fake RM20 notes. This should serve
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming continues to show his commitment to help the people by any means by being on the ground. He remains committed to reviewing several rural transformation projects (RTP) in the constituency to ensure that their implementation will benefit the people. One of the