Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Non-Muslim community joins in sacrificial ritual

BINTULU: A total of ten cows were sacrificed and the meat distributed to 26 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and 390 underprivileged recipients here in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha. However, what truly stood out at the Qurban Aidiladha Jepak Programme on Saturday was the unity shown by people

SEB urged to resolve delays in meter installation & transfer

BINTULU: Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, has once again urged Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) Bintulu Region to provide a thorough explanation and resolve the ongoing delays in the name transfer and installation process of electricity meters, which is increasingly troubling residents here. During his latest visit to the

Eatery ordered shut down over poor hygiene standards

BINTULU: A food premises located at the Parkcity Commercial Centre, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi here, has been ordered to shut down immediately for 14 days, from 30 May to 12 June. It was found to have violated the hygiene provisions under Section 23(1) of the Public Health Protection Ordinance 1999.

SUPP champions people’s rights, fair development

BINTULU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will continue to play its role as a key pillar in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), especially in championing the rights of the people and ensuring balanced development across the state. SUPP Bintulu Branch Chairman and Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming,

Gawai a symbol of Dayak identity, cultural resilience and unity

BINTULU: The Gawai celebration should be viewed as more than just a harvest festival as it stands as a symbol of identity, cultural resilience and unity in the Dayak community. Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said Gawai reflects the spirit of a community rooted in ancestral

Longhouse residents gear up for celebration

BINTULU: As the Gawai Dayak celebration on June 1 approaches, Robert Pengabang longhouse at Sungai Sebungan is busy with preparations to celebrate the festival in a spirit rich with tradition and cultural heritage. Residents of the longhouse have begun decorating their homes since last week with colourful decorations, traditional bamboo

Longhouse residents gear up for Gawai festivity

BINTULU: As the Gawai Dayak celebration on June 1 approaches, the longhouse community of Robert Pengabang in Sungai Sebungan is busy with preparations to celebrate the festival in a spirit rich with tradition and cultural heritage.Residents of the longhouse have begun decorating their homes since last week with colourful kain

‘Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau’ pageant makes return

BINTULU: Young women from the Kakus constituency now have a unique opportunity to showcase their cultural pride and elegance through the Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau 2025 competition, scheduled for June 14 in conjunction with the district-level Gawai Dayak celebration in Tatau. The prestigious pageant returns with a mission to strengthen

Dayaks called to champion cultural heritage amid progress

BINTULU: The Dayak community has been urged to continue championing its cultural heritage to ensure it does not become a mere symbol of the past. Organising chairman of the 2025 Bintulu Division Pre-Gawai Dayak Celebration, Thomas Nyaring Mawan, said by doing so it will remain relevant in the rapidly evolving modern

Delfina Damun Kiran is ‘Kumang Gawai Dayak Bintulu 2025’ 

BINTULU: Delfina Damun Kiran was crowned ‘Kumang Gawai Dayak Bintulu 2025’ during the Bintulu Division-Level Pre-Gawai Dinner event held at Dinner World Bintulu Restaurant on Saturday evening.  The 25-year-old Bidayuh woman’s victory earned her a cash prize of RM3,000, along with a trophy, tiara, sash, floral bouquet and certificate of