News near Gsc The Spring
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Bintulu suicide call a false alarm, couple quarrel instead
A distress call about an alleged suicide attempt behind a hotel in Jalan Keppel, Bintulu, turned out to be a minor quarrel between a couple. Firefighters from the Bintulu station found no suicide attempt and no rescue was needed; police were present to keep order.
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Bintulu carnival showcases 3M remedial teaching from 30 Tatau-Sebauh schools
A 3M FUN-Tastik! Showcase was held at Boulevard Shopping Mall in Bintulu, bringing together 30 schools under the Tatau-Sebauh District Education Office. A Sarawak Education Department official said pupils need different approaches and more time to master reading, writing and arithmetic, and the carnival displayed teachers' remedial teaching materials and best practices.
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Judy Stephen becomes first woman tuai rumah of 130-year-old Sera longhouse
Judy Stephen, 60, was officially appointed tuai rumah of a longhouse in Sera, Sebauh, Sarawak on July 1, becoming the first woman to lead the 130-year-old Iban settlement. She succeeds her uncle TR Jack Sigie as the 10th chieftain of the community, which traces its origins to Iban migrants from Ulu Skrang during the rule of Rajah Charles Brooke.
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Elderly man slightly injured after pickup plunges into ravine in Tatau
A 60-year-old man was slightly injured after his pickup truck skidded and plunged into a 10-meter-deep ravine along Jalan Budi Nasib Oil Mill in Tatau, Sarawak. The victim managed to get out of the vehicle with help from bystanders before firefighters arrived.
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Kuching South mayor: Sarawak should shed haze image, embrace tech like AI film 'Michiru'
Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said Sarawak should project a forward-looking image rather than be associated with negative issues like haze, and that the federal government should lead engagement with Indonesia on the transboundary problem. He spoke at the press conference for 'Michiru', a 30-minute AI-produced animated film set in Kuching, which will be screened free at GSC tHe Spring on Saturday. The film was created by Isekai Zero, whose AI application has about 70,000 daily active users worldwide.
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Deputy minister: Sarawak healthcare projects must suit local geography, climate
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said healthcare facility planning in Sarawak must account for the state's geography, population growth and climate challenges like haze and floods. She spoke at a Ministry of Health dinner in Bintulu held alongside a coordination meeting on health development projects for the state's central and northern zones. She also concluded the Borneo Health Tour with a working visit to Bintulu Hospital.
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Deputy Health Minister Hanifah inspects Jepak and Tatau clinics on Borneo tour
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib visited the Jepak and Tatau health clinics in Bintulu, Sarawak, on Monday as part of the Borneo Health Tour. The visits were to assess facilities, operations, and services, and to hear about challenges faced by clinic staff. Hanifah said issues identified would be addressed with follow-up measures coordinated between the Health Ministry and the Sarawak Health Department.
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PBB Tanjong Batu to seek more state grants next year
The PBB Tanjong Batu branch in Bintulu will continue to request more grants from the Sarawak government next year. The announcement was made during a ceremony where grants were handed over to 40 recipients in the N.68 Tanjong Batu constituency.
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RM295,000 MRP grants handed to 40 groups in Tanjong Batu
A total of RM295,000 in Sarawak Premier grants (MRP) was distributed to 40 recipients, including village committees and associations, in the Tanjong Batu state constituency. The ceremony took place at the Promenade Hotel in Bintulu, with PBB Tanjong Batu chief Dato Haidar Khan Asghar Khan officiating.
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Jepak rep warns public of RM2,500 deposit scam for unofficial Kampung Jelutong SPK houses
Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee has warned the public against unofficial offers for houses in the Kampung Jelutong Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) in Bintulu. Prospective buyers are reportedly being asked to pay a RM2,500 deposit by parties using registration forms and location maps to appear genuine. He urged the public to verify offers with authorities before making any payments.
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Haze: 63 schools in Bintulu and Tatau closed until Sept 11
All 54 primary and nine secondary schools under the Bintulu and Tatau/Sebauh District Education Offices in Sarawak are closed until September 11 due to haze. The decision was made after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Bintulu hit 206, a very unhealthy level. A total of 39,744 students are affected, and home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) will be implemented.
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RM80,000 fire pump handed to Sebauh fire brigade
The Sebauh fire brigade in Sarawak has received a high-capacity water pump worth about RM80,000 from state minister Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom. The pump is intended to strengthen firefighting capabilities, especially for longhouse fires. Rundi also stressed the importance of installing fire breakers in longhouses.
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MMEA detains tugboat off Bintulu for operating without anchor
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detained a tugboat in waters northwest of Kuala Kemena, Bintulu, on Thursday for allegedly operating without an anchor. The vessel and its four crew members were escorted to Shin Yang Jetty for further investigation.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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UPMS agribusiness programme trains 34 longhouse farmers in Sungai Mas
Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (UPMS) held an Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Programme at Rumah Jungan in Sungai Mas, Bintulu, on July 25. The programme trained 34 participants from three longhouses in project planning, financial management, and marketing. It was funded by a RM100,000 grant from Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
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52 Jepak students receive education aid for Diploma, Degree studies
Fifty-two students from Jepak constituency received education assistance from the ACE Didik N.67 2026 programme. Assemblyman Iskandar Turkee presented the aid at the Jepak Service Centre, encouraging students to excel and contribute to Sarawak.
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API hits 200, Sarawak International 4×4 Jamboree participants advised to stay vigilant
At the 9th Sarawak International 4×4 Jamboree Carnival in Bintulu, participants were advised to monitor the Air Pollutant Index as haze worsens, with readings exceeding 200. The minister suggested stopping activities if API exceeds 300. The event, with 563 participants from various countries, also promotes local tourism including the Penan community.
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SKAS helps ease financial burden of low-income Sarawakians
The SKAS initiative was launched for the Samalaju constituency in Bintulu. Assemblyman Datuk Majang Renggi said the aid helps lower-income Sarawakians earning RM5,000 and below.