Federal govt ready to discuss with Sarawak to take back Bintulu Port - Loke
The federal government is ready to discuss with the Sarawak government regarding the state's desire to take back Bintulu Port, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Sarawak govt wants Bintulu Port under its jurisdiction - Abang Johari
The Sarawak government will discuss with the federal government to discontinue the status of Bintulu Port as a federal port.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Senior customs officer gets bullets in threat letter
It was believed to have been sent in connection with his officers involvement in conducting operations at the Rajang Port and Bintulu Port in Sarawak from Oct 21 to Nov 13.
Mon Nov 30 2020
Cargo ship almost sinks in Bintulu, eight crew members rescued
Eight crew members of a cargo ship faced an anxious moment when the vessel almost sank due to a storm about 17 nautical miles from the Bintulu Port today.
Sat Sep 05 2020
COVID-19: New Sarawak cluster proclaimed
A new cluster called 'Alam' was proclaimed in Sarawak today after four crew members on board a ship anchored at Bintulu Port tested positive for COVID-19.
Thu Aug 20 2020
Trawler, barge ferrying palm oil hijacked off Bintulu Port
The 'Ever Ocean Silk' trawler and 'Ever Giant' barge were ferrying 2,499 tonnes of palm oil worth RM14.99 million.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Transport Ministry does not declare Bintulu port as hub for Sabah, Sarawak
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Mon Jan 07 2013
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