Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Ops Lusuh to curb theft of cables, copper wires

BINTULU: The Bintulu district police conducted an Ops Lusuh on Thursday aimed at curbing theft of cables and copper wires that has been rampant in the district. The operation was carried out on business premises selling second-hand goods throughout the district to check whether the traders were buying stolen goods.

Chinese workers scramble for help after forex scam

BINTULU: An illegal forex trader is believed to have fleeced millions of ringgit out of unsuspecting Chinese nationals working in the state, forcing them to now turn to the police for help. Their plight was brought to the public’s attention by Bintulu MP Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing who said

Let CM decides Jepak’s candidacy

BINTULU: “It is up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg whether Jepak incumbent Datuk Talib Zulpilip will remain as a candidate in the 12th general election (PRN12),” said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Jepak information chief  Othman Mat . He stressed that whatever the decision

Everybody encouraged to take part in anti-drug war

BINTULU: Combatting drug abuse and addiction should not be left to the government alone. Various quarters such as the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and communities are also encouraged to help. Bintulu District Officer Muhammad Dino Amid said if not addressed holistically by all parties, drug abuse would harm the

Bintulu MP saddened by Masing’s passing

BINTULU: Progressive Democratic Party president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing yesterday (Oct 31). The Bintulu MP, on his Facebook post, described the demise of the Parti Rakyat Sarawak president,

Tourism players applaud initiatives to revive industry

BINTULU: Tourism industry players here welcome the government’s initiative to help the industry which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bintulu Tourism Movers Association chairman Ismawi Ishak said the initiatives announced in the federal Budget 2022 would provide relief to industry players especially hotels and tourism operators. He noted

Keeping an eye on allocations for state

KUCHING: It is hoped that the federal government will include Sarawak in its consideration when distributing funds as the state needs all the help and assistance now to revive and rebuild, said Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) supreme council member Marichelle Livan Lah. “The new national 2022 Budget,

Petronas donates medical equipment worth RM583,800

BINTULU: Petroleum Nasional (Petronas) yesterday (Saturday) donated RM583,800 worth of medical equipment to the Bintulu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (BDDMC).The symbolic handover ceremony was officiated by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Syarikat Malaysia LNG and Petronas LNG 9 Sdn Bhd, Mohamed Syazwan Abdullah @ Laga Jenggi.

Sarawak has more than 70,000 MSMEs

BINTULU: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  are the backbone of the country’s economy. Bintulu Resident Datuk Jack Aman Luat said in 2020, these enterprises contributed to 38.2 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He added that the MSMEs contributed to 48 percent of exports and created 45 percent

Special programme draws 50 entrepreneurs

BINTULU: Fifty micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs here today (Oct 23) attended a special programme jointly organised by SME Corp Malaysia Sarawak Office Branch and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Sarawak. Called “Program Sehari bersama Usahawan (One-Day Programme with Entrepreneurs), it aimed