BINTULU: Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, has reminded the public to be honest when making claims on land, particularly Native Customary Rights (NCR) land, in order to avoid disputes and encroachments that could disrupt community harmony. He emphasised that the Sarawak Government remains committed to
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government remains committed to implementing balanced and comprehensive development across the state as a key strategy to raise household incomes. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that an inclusive development approach is vital to avoid inequality between urban and rural areas. “We do not
BINTULU: Lawas folk who have long resided here are urged to fully capitalise on the rapid development of this city, which has now become one of Sarawak’s key hubs for investment and economic growth. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the Lawas community who have been
BINTULU: The public has been cautioned against being easily swayed by unfounded accusations circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms about the Bintulu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIB). Its chairman, Iskandar Turkee, said the allegations which went viral recently are completely baseless. Iskandar, who is Jepak assemblyman, explained that
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
