Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

Accident claims life of 31-year-old housewife

BINTULU: A housewife lost control of her vehicle, crashing it into a lamp post on Wednesday (Feb 16). She died later at Bintulu Hospital around 8.30am while receiving treatment. In the accident took place in Jalan Sebiew at about 6.15am, the victim, Sylvia Remah Bujang, 31, was on her way

Taxi driver in custody for reckless driving

BINTULU: Police here have arrested a taxi driver for reckless driving. The taxi driver was picked up after several complaints were made against him by members of the public. Bintulu OCPD Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspect was arrested by a team from the Bintulu District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement

Bintulu cops out to prevent crime in houses of worship

BINTULU: Police here are conducting patrols and monitoring houses of worship such as mosques, churches and temples.  This is part of an effort to prevent crime occurring in these locations and their surrounding areas. At the same time, this serves to strengthen the cooperation and ties between the police and

Longhouse hosts dialogue on perimeter survey

BINTULU: The Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture And Regional Development cum Kemena assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom spent his time attending a dialogue session on perimeter survey under Section 6 and measurement under Section 18 State Land Code (KTN) of the Sungai Sekutan, Sebauh at Rumah Meikle Ding,

Woman loses RM4,530 in love scam

BINTULU: A female student at a local university here lost RM4,530 after she got duped by a Love Scam syndicate. Bintulu police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the 22-year-old victim was browsing through Instagram on Jan 24. She accepted a follow request from someone from the United Kingdom who expressed a

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,