Bintulu flood-mitigation work at three sites is targeted to start in October after an extra RM53 million allocation. The package covers remaining Phase Two components at Gem Park, Desa Damai and SJK Sebiew. The Bintulu DID may call the tender in early September, with physical work expected between mid- and late October. A separate long-term study would examine Bintulu’s wider flood-mitigation system, including the capacity of existing measures and where upgrades are needed. Sarawak is considering an international consultancy working with local experts, but the firm, cost and scope are still under discussion. The October date is a target, not a guarantee that flooding will stop. Residents in the affected areas should continue following local warnings during heavy rain while waiting for the tender notice and confirmed work schedule. Location: Bintulu, Sarawak

Miri and Bintulu are set to receive expanded community HIV support under a RM2.25 million, three-year Sarawak allocation. Teratak Kasih Tok Nan, first established in Kuching as a halfway home and support centre, will extend services that include treatment support, temporary shelter, counselling, psychosocial care, treatment monitoring, welfare assistance and community outreach. The expansion brings this support model closer to people living with HIV, their families and other vulnerable groups in the two cities. It is being carried out through a partnership between the Sarawak Government, the Ministry of Health Malaysia, the Malaysian AIDS Foundation, Sunway Group and Yayasan PETRONAS. It will also complement the Sarawak Health Access Programme (SHAPE), which helps eligible low-income patients with travel costs when they need specialised chronic-care treatment in other cities. The funding has been announced, but the practical details for Miri and Bintulu are still to come: where the services will operate, when they will open and how referrals will be handled. Those details will matter to families planning treatment and travel.

A 23-door longhouse in Samalaju was completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday evening. [image: 1785719114352-samalaju_longhouse_fire_20260802.jpg] Source: Bomba / DayakDaily A longhouse at Rumah Padang Batu 37, along Jalan Bintulu-Miri in Samalaju, was razed by fire on Aug 2. The Fire and Rescue Department said it received the emergency call at 4.31pm. Firefighters from the Samalaju station were sent to the scene. When the operations commander arrived, the non-permanent longhouse, measuring about 200 ft by 400 ft, was already fully engulfed. No casualties reported All 125 occupants were reported safe. No victims were involved in the fire. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and carried out overhaul works at the site. Location: Rumah Padang Batu 37, Jalan Bintulu-Miri, Samalaju Details: 23-door longhouse destroyed; 125 occupants safe. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Bintulu-Samalaju has been placed in a global industrial transition network, with Sarawak taking the lead convener role. [image: 1784941486766-bintulu-samalaju-tic.jpg] Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the Bintulu-Samalaju Transitioning Industrial Clusters (TIC) initiative is aimed at pushing the area towards a cleaner, lower-carbon industrial economy. The initiative was formally launched in June as a federal-state partnership involving Sarawak's Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, MyDIGITAL Corporation and the World Economic Forum. What it means for Sarawak The Bintulu-Samalaju corridor is now Malaysia's first member of the World Economic Forum's TIC network. More than 25 companies are involved, with four pilot projects already identified. The initiative is projected to contribute about RM12 billion a year to GDP by 2040 and create nearly 19,000 jobs. Dr Hazland said the plan builds on Sarawak's renewable energy strength, petrochemical base and hydrogen ambitions. Location: Bintulu-Samalaju industrial corridor Details: Low-carbon industrial transition initiative, led by Sarawak as lead convener Hot Score: 25/30 Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/07/25/bintulu-samalaju-joins-global-industrial-transition-network-with-sarawak-as-lead-convener-says-deputy-minister/ Photo: The Borneo Post Big industry news, but the real test is whether the jobs and spillover reach Sarawakians. What do you think?

Residents at Ing Liing Residence in Bintulu say recurring flash floods are leaving mud, soil and debris around their homes. [image: 1784779576181-bintulu-flood-mud.jpg] Several residents told The Borneo Post the problem has been going on for years, but has become worse after nearby land was converted into a durian farm. They said the floodwater used to be clearer. Now, after heavy rain, it carries mud, soil and wood debris into the housing area. Residents want a long-term fix Resident Sheyha Entik said complaints had been lodged with the Bintulu Development Authority, but residents were told action could not be taken against the durian farm owner because the land is privately owned. Another homeowner, Ting Liong Hung, said the flooding has become more frequent this year, with more than five incidents recorded so far. She said mud left behind after the water recedes affects parking spaces, driveways and daily routines, including work and school trips. Residents are asking the authorities to review drainage, carry out regular desilting, and make sure nearby development does not push the problem back onto the housing area. Location: Ing Liing Residence, Bintulu Details: Recurring flash floods; residents say mud and debris remain after rain Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

Forty-nine people tested positive for drugs in a Bintulu AADK operation covering eight hotspot areas. [image: 1784520362202-bintulu-aadk-drug-operation-resized.jpg] AADK Bintulu screened individuals during an integrated operation last Friday at locations including Jalan Bintulu-Sibu, Kampung Dato, Kampung Baru, Bukit Nyabau, Kampung Jepak, workers' quarters along Jalan Bintulu-Miri, PPR Bandaria Park and Kampung Penan Muslim Batu 10. The agency said all 49 people screened tested positive. Forty were positive for methamphetamine, eight for ketum and one for THC. The group included a pregnant woman and a minor. What happens next AADK Sarawak said the cases will go through further action under the relevant law, including assessment to decide suitable treatment and rehabilitation. The agency also said it will keep strengthening detection, enforcement and rehabilitation work in high-risk communities. Location: Bintulu Details: 16 AADK personnel took part in the operation across eight hotspot locations. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

Drivers using the Bintulu Airport Junction-Sungai Sibiu No.1 route will face night-time half-road closures from today until Aug 13. [image: 1783904717278-bintulu-road-closure.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / Sarawak JKR Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) says the closure is for road resurfacing works along Route 1/61A and Route 1/62A. The works will run daily from 7pm to 5am at several points, including KM711, KM715, KM716 and KM718. What drivers should know JKR says the resurfacing works are meant to improve road safety, driving comfort and traffic flow. Road users are advised to slow down, follow traffic signs, and listen to traffic management personnel at the work areas. Location: Bintulu Airport Junction-Sungai Sibiu No.1 route Details: Temporary half-road closure from July 13 to Aug 13, 2026, nightly from 7pm to 5am. Source: DayakDaily If you use this stretch at night, better plan a bit of extra time. What do you think?

[image: 1781226902998-bintulu-customs.jpg] Customs officers in Bintulu have smashed a major smuggling syndicate, seizing contraband worth RM7.39 million — including over 4.3kg of suspected cannabis. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak carried out a series of raids between April and May, uncovering: 7.2 million sticks of illicit cigarettes 8,100 litres of untaxed liquor 4.3kg of compressed cannabis 2 vehicles linked to the smuggling ring The biggest haul came on May 19 when officers raided an empty warehouse along Jalan Bintulu-Miri. Inside: 5.42 million cigarette sticks and 2,788 litres of liquor, worth RM5.44 million in total — including unpaid duties. Three other raids at abandoned houses in Taman Seaview and a vacant unit at Plaza Li Hua uncovered another 1.79 million cigarettes and 5,300 litres of liquor. Location: Bintulu, Sarawak Details: The syndicate used empty houses and warehouses as temporary storage before distributing to local markets. All four cases are being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 — offenders face fines of up to 20x the value of the goods or RM500,000, imprisonment of 6 months to 5 years, or both. On the drug front, Customs intercepted four cannabis trafficking attempts through courier parcels addressed to Bintulu. Two local men were arrested. The cannabis cases fall under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 — which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. Sarawak Customs director Datuk Norizan Yahya urged the public to report smuggling via the toll-free hotline: 1-800-88-8855. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/customs-seizes-contraband-cigarettes-liquor-and-cannabis-worth-rm7-39-mln-in-bintulu/ What do you think about this bust?