TATAU: Education is not merely a means of escaping poverty, but the cornerstone of rural development and the most valuable asset for future generations, stressed Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai. He reiterated the Sarawak Government’s commitment toward providing free education for all citizens of
BINTULU: Students of Sekolah Menengah Kai Dee can now enjoy sports activities in a more comfortable and safer environment following the recent completion of the school’s badminton court upgrade. The project was funded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation for the Tanjong Batu constituency and was officially handed over
BINTULU: The Islamic Arts Festival 2025 (iFest 2025), organised by Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), returns for its third edition, scheduled to take place over a week from August 18 to 23. Themed ‘Islamic Arts as a Catalyst for the Ummah’s Prosperity’, this year’s festival is held in collaboration
BINTULU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are urged to play a more proactive role in effectively conveying anti-drug messages within their communities. According to Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) Bintulu District Chairman, Awang Mohammed Nizam Awang Ali Bohan, success in combating drug abuse cannot rely solely on enforcement agencies.
BINTULU: The natural beauty of the Ria Beach coastline in Tanjung Batu here has been severely marred by piles of trash, which not only ruin the scenery but also pose a threat to public health and the marine ecosystem. Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, described the situation as
BINTULU: The bold initiative by the Area Fishermen’s Association (PNK) Bintulu to venture into recreational boating and sport fishing proves that fishermen can venture beyond traditional boundaries to lead a more dynamic and sustainable community-based economy. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, described PNK Bintulu as a
BINTULU: More efforts are needed to strengthen the fishing and fish production sector in Sarawak. Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) Chairman, Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, said that Sarawak recorded only 37,000 metric tonnes of fish catch annually, far behind Perak which recorded over 200,000 metric tonnes per year. Hence, he urged
BINTULU: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar should not be seen as merely a trading space but a strategic platform to build the economic competitiveness of the Dayak community. In stating this Senator Rita Sarimah Patrick Insol said the collective effort in organising the Gawai Dayak Bazaar thus shows the community is
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has initiated the Tabung Inspirasi Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional Anak Tanjong Batu (TISPATB) aimed at supporting students from low-income families in the area. He shared this during a courtesy visit from representatives of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) Sarawak, Miri
BINTULU: Traditional games are not merely recreational activities but also symbols of culture and identity that must be preserved and passed down to future generations. In line with this, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming emphasised that efforts to reintroduce traditional games to the younger generation are crucial to