Community Coming Together for Beach Clean-Up Ahead of Bintulu International Kite Festival Local Tour 2024

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21 September 2024 –  Kampung Nyalau was recently buzzed with community spirit with approximately 200 volunteers participating in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) event. The event focused on cleaning of the Kampung Nyalau beach and multipurpose hall.

The clean-up event was organized by Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) with the help of village committees, as well as Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) companies including Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd and Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd. This event aims to prepare and set the tone for the village for the upcoming Bintulu International Kite Festival 2024 local tour that will be held on the 26th of September. 

The event attracted around 130 villagers as well as approximately 50 volunteers from BDA, 20 from Press Metal, and 19 volunteers from Pertama. 

Datu Yakup bin Kari, General Manager of BDA expressed his appreciation for Pertama’s contribution and active participation for the village and local school. He also recognized the efforts made by all involved, stating that such initiatives as the upcoming festival is crucial for promoting local goods that will generate more income for villagers during the event. 

The program has not only beautified the village but it has also served as a platform in enhancing employee engagement amongst the companies, and also a pride for the community as Kampung Nyalau gear up for the upcoming event.