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Soft Launch of Regatta Telaga Air 2025
The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is pleased to announce that registration for the Regatta Telaga Air 2025 officially opens today, 15 August 2025. The deadline for submission of registration forms is 5 September 2025 at 5.00 pm. This flagship event will take place from 26 to 28 September 2025, inviting local residents and water sports enthusiasts to join the exciting regatta competition. The Regatta promises an atmosphere of spirited competition and strong community involvement. MPP encourages all local residents and regatta fans to register and participate in this sporting event,Read More
Piasau Branch Service Team’s Mobile Outreach
The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Piasau Branch Service Team conducted its weekly mobile service yesterday morning at the Marina City Commercial Centre in Miri, providing assistance to residents on matters such as Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) applications and Sarawak Senior Citizen Health Benefit schemes. SUPP Piasau Branch Publicity Secretary and Miri Cr Tan Lek Jin said that next week’s mobile service will focus on the “2025 Kenyalang Gold Card and Sarawak Senior Citizen Health Benefit Mobile Service” to be held at the Miri Indoor Stadium. The event, scheduled forRead More
Wilfred Yap Donates To School
In response to a request from the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of SK Mejar Jeneral Dato Ibrahim, Kem Semenggo, Wilfred Yap, State Assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, has contributed and officially handed over 250 chairs and one hot and cold water dispenser to the school. The contribution aims to improve the comfort and learning environment for students, as well as to support the school in providing better facilities for both academic and co-curricular activities. Yap said the initiative reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting educational institutions in his constituency. “Education playsRead More
卑尔骚支部服务团队流动服务
砂人联党卑尔骚支部服务团队昨早在美里滨海城商业中心一带开展每周流动服务活动，为前来咨询的民众提供包括申请肯雅兰金卡及砂乐龄人健康福利等服务。 砂人联党卑尔骚支部宣教秘书兼美里市议员陈立仁表示，下周的流动服务将以“2025年申请肯雅兰金卡及砂乐龄人健康福利流动服务活动”为重点，地点设在美里室内体育馆。 据悉，该活动将于8月16日及17日（星期六及星期日）上午9时至下午4时举行，由砂人联党卑尔骚支部理事会、青年团及妇女组联合主办，并与砂福利部合作。 陈立仁指出，为方便申请者能够现场即时领取肯雅兰金卡，主办方特别与砂福利局合作，提供“即做即领”的便民服务，申请者可在现场直接领取卡片。 凡年满60岁、持有标准“K”身份大马卡的砂拉越人，皆可前往申请肯雅兰金卡。申请时须携带申请者及监护人（如有）的大马卡正反面复印本。符合资格的持卡者成功申请后，还可继续申请砂乐龄人健康福利计划，每年在参与计划的诊所可享有高达500令吉的医疗援助。 民众如欲了解详情，可致电砂人联党卑尔骚支部人民服务中心（085-423399）查询。
叶耀星：劳工权力应下放砂拉越
哥打圣淘沙议员叶耀星表示，劳工法的权力，包括工资结构和行业专属保障的制定，应当下放给砂拉越，因为只有砂拉越人最了解本州独特的劳动力需求与经济现实。 他警告，近期关于统一最低工资和为所有现有外籍劳工增加2%雇员公积金（EPF）缴纳的激烈辩论，是“中央集权、一刀切”政策在布城制定所带来风险的一个鲜明提醒。 “目前，劳工事务属于《联邦宪法》的联邦清单，由布城决定所有核心劳工政策，”他说，并指出这种安排在理论上似乎有利于统一性，但在实际操作中却辜负了砂拉越，因为它忽视了本州截然不同的经济结构、生活成本、劳动力需求和农村现实。 他说：“砂拉越的经济依赖在保障工人权益与维持种植业、木材业、石油与天然气业以及中小企业等产业之间取得平衡。 “砂拉越的中小企业无法像西马那样轻易消化由布城在没有征求本州意见的情况下突然决定的加薪或公积金上调所带来的合规成本。” 叶耀星强调，这些差异意味着，在布城、由西马政治考量主导的政策，可能会伤害原本要保护的人。 他指出，近期在是否应给予特定工人同等薪资和退休保障问题上的分歧，显示国家层面的决策与砂拉越公平原则的脱节。 他呼吁根据《联邦宪法》第76A条，将《砂拉越劳工条例》去中央化（defederalisation），把劳工法权力下放回砂拉越，因为砂拉越人更有能力为人民决定从工资结构、工时到行业专属保护等适合的政策。 叶耀星强调，本地立法者与业界人士对本州的挑战有第一手了解，能够制定既保护工人又促进经济增长的方案。 “这不是否定公平或国家标准，而是要在尊重砂拉越现实的基础上加以实施或调整。 “《1963年马来西亚协议》的精神，就是要尊重砂拉越的特殊情况，而不是用为西马完全不同条件设计的政策来取代。” 他最后强调：“关于我们劳动力的决策，应该由砂拉越人，在砂拉越，为砂拉越人作出。“呼吁下放劳工法权力，不仅关乎自治，更关乎制定真正服务于人民的法律。”
More Labour Law Powers For Sarawak, Says Wilfred Yap
Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap urged that labour law powers be devolved to Sarawak, stressing that decisions affecting the state’s workforce should be made locally. He said recent debates on equal minimum wage and mandatory 2% EPF contributions for all migrant workers highlighted the flaws of centralised, one-size-fits-all policies formulated in Putrajaya. “Labour matters are currently under the Federal List of the Constitution, which may promote uniformity but fails to reflect Sarawak’s unique economic structure, cost of living, and rural realities,” he said. Yap stressed that sudden wage or EPFRead More
许徳婉：公众对欺凌事件零容忍态度值得肯
13岁寄宿学校学生-扎拉凯丽娜在沙巴坠楼去世引发社会关注，砂总理政治秘书许德婉认同全国总检察长的决定，认为重新验尸对于查明扎拉死因至关重要。 她表示，事件最初被认为是意外坠落，但随着扎拉家属的两宗报案和首相拿督斯里安华承诺迅速且透明的调查，这起事件已引发广泛社会关注和争议。 “尤其是在社交媒体和有组织集会中，面对公众巨大的压力，总检察长已下令对扎拉的遗体进行尸检。对此，我呼吁公众避免对案件进行揣测，以免干扰当前的调查进程。” 她表示，在得知尸检将由法医专家参与后，她对调查的透明度和彻底性表示支持。 许德婉说，作为曾在寄宿学校求学的人，她深知宿舍内的冲突和争执属于常见，因此家长、宿舍管理员和教师必须保持高度警觉，关注学生的身体和心理状态，确保他们在身心两方面的安全与健康。 她进一步强调，学生入学时应接受相关培训，确保他们了解如何勇敢揭发欺凌事件，无论是在校园内、在线或在其他成人培训机构如军校和警校等。 在此案件之外，许德婉对当今社交媒体的积极反应表示赞赏，她认为公众对欺凌事件的零容忍态度值得肯定，并呼吁大家共同建设一个没有欺凌的社会。
Post-mortem on Zara Qairina’s Death Crucial for Justice, Says Kho Teck Wan
Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, has expressed support for the Attorney General’s decision to exhume the remains of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died at a boarding school in Sabah on July 16, for a post-mortem examination. Kho noted that the case, which began as an alleged accidental fall, has since sparked controversy, organized rallies, and widespread social media outrage. With two police reports lodged by the victim’s family and public calls for transparency including an assurance from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for a swiftRead More
MPP Steps Up Tree Maintenance to Ensure Public Safety
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has intensified its tree maintenance efforts from January to July 2025 to safeguard public safety and care for the environment, particularly during the recent spells of strong winds and heavy rain. MPP Chairman Cr. Tan Kai conducted a site inspection today to review the quality of tree cutting and trimming works carried out by appointed contractors. The inspection was part of his routine checks following last week’s adverse weather, which caused several trees to fall in various locations. “Since January, our MPP team has cut downRead More
Wilfred Yap opens Xiang Qi & Cultural Exchange Forum 2025
State Assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, Wilfred Yap today officiated the International Xiang Qi & Cultural Exchange Forum 2025 as Guest of Honour. He commended the Kuching Xiang Qi Association for their dedication in organising an event that not only celebrates the traditional game of Xiang Qi (Chinese Chess) but also fosters cultural understanding and friendship. “Xiang Qi reflects strategy, wisdom, discipline, and the art of thinking ahead. At its heart, this forum is about more than competition. It is about building bridges across generations, ethnicities, and regions,” he said. AddressingRead More
RM100,000 Allocated by Datuk Sebastian Ting for Upgrades at Miri Chung Hua Kindergarten
To enhance school facilities and improve student safety, Miri Chung Hua Kindergarten has received an allocation of RM100,000 from Datuk Sebastian Ting, Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism and Piasau State Assemblyman. The funds, disbursed under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), have been used to carry out various improvement works, which have now been fully completed and officially handed over. The upgrade project included several key enhancements: extending the covered walkway, resurfacing the kindergarten’s exit road, and repairing structural damage caused by termite infestations. These improvements significantly enhance the safety andRead More
陈超耀拨款10万令吉予美里中华幼稚园
为改善校园设施与提升学童安全，美里中华幼稚园获得砂旅游部副部长兼卑尔骚区州议员拿督陈超耀通过乡区转型计划（RTP）拨款10万令吉进行改善工程，目前已全面竣工并完成移交程序。 此项工程涵盖多项关键改善，包括扩建人行雨盖、重铺校园出口道路地面，以及修复因白蚁侵蚀而损坏的建筑结构，全面提升幼儿园学习与活动的安全与舒适度。 美里中华幼稚园创办于1980年代，部分设施因年代久远及白蚁侵袭而出现损坏，亟需修复。此次工程特别加入白蚁防治措施，承包商已施药处理，并将在两个月后回访，确保防治效果确实长效。 砂人联党卑尔骚支部青年团副秘书兼陈超耀机要秘书谢家洪，日前在美里市政局工程师及承包商陪同下前往现场进行竣工验收工作。 他指出，工程原计划需时3个月，但最终提前完工，展现良好的进度与执行效率。 “幼稚园是孩子教育旅程的起点，安全与良好的设施不仅关系到学习环境，也影响孩童心理发展与成长过程。” 此项改善工程由卑尔骚区乡村发展与安全委员会（JKKK）统筹协调，自6月中旬开工以来顺利完成，获得校方、教师及家长高度肯定与支持。
Wilfred Yap says Honouring Sarawak’s Rights Should Not Be Framed as a Threat to Malaysia’s Finances
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has expressed strong disagreement with recent remarks by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, who suggested that increasing Sarawak’s share of oil and gas revenues could negatively affect Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating and lead to higher national debt interest rates. Yap described the statement as misleading and unfair, warning that it risks turning Sarawak into a scapegoat for deeper inefficiencies at the federal level. “Sarawak’s demands are not arbitrary. They are based on legal and constitutional provisions, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Inter-Governmental Committee ReportRead More
古晋烂尾住宅工程终于竣工
古晋三项被列为“烂尾”的住宅发展计划——千禧花园（Taman Millennium）、绿林花园（Taman Greenwoods）及富裕花园（Fu Yu Garden），在经历多年延误后终于竣工。 砂拉越公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部今日发文告指出，相关单位今日联合巡视上述住宅计划现场，并正式移交入伙准证（Occupation Permits，简称OP）予各自的发展商。 其中，位于马当的千禧花园计划原定于2020年交屋，但延宕长达5年，直至今年7月25日才由巴达旺市议会（MPP）发出入伙准证。 同样位于该地区的绿林花园计划中，31间单位（包括单层排屋与单层半独立式住宅）已于7月21日分阶段获批入伙准证。 文告补充，有部分屋主已顺利获得交屋，结束长达8年的等待，其余单位仍在进行修复工作，预料将很快完成。 至于位于石角路（Jalan Batu Kawah）的富裕花园计划，原定于2022年交屋，最终在今年8月1日成功取得入伙准证。 文告指出：“本部致力于协助涉及问题住宅计划的各相关单位，确保屋子能够顺利竣工，让购屋者早日拥有一个安全、舒适的安身之所。”
Wilfred Yap Visits Desa Library for Launch of RM100,000 Upgrading Project Under RTP 2024
Kota Sentosa state assemblyman Wilfred Yap visited the Desa Library at Taman D’Everglades in Stutong Baru today to mark the start of an upgrading project under the 2024 Rural Transformation Project (RTP), valued at RM100,000. During the visit, officers from the Public Works Department (JKR) officially handed over the Letter of Award to the appointed contractor, Rumaino Company. The project will involve the construction of a covered open space, a new fence, repainting works, toilet repairs, and other general refurbishments. Yap said the project is aimed at turning the DesaRead More
YB Wilfred Yap Donates RM20,000 and Canopy to Support SJK Chung Hua Stampin, Sungai Tapang
Kota Sentosa state assemblyman Wilfred Yap presented a RM20,000 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant to SJK Chung Hua Stampin, Sungai Tapang, to assist with the school’s building fund and infrastructure upgrades. In addition to the cheque, he personally donated a new canopy worth RM850 to replace one that was recently damaged in a storm. Though modest in cost, the canopy reflects his prompt attention to the school’s day-to-day needs, helping ensure students remain sheltered and safe in various weather conditions. In 2023, he channelled RM40,000 in MRP funds to theRead More
罗克强：砂依法索应属权益
峇都吉当议员拿督罗克强表示，前经济部长拿督斯里拉菲兹终于承认“砂拉越值得拥有更多”。但与此同时，他却警告我们不要“加重投资者负担”、“威胁国家石油公司（Petronas）”，或“危及经济稳定”。 他强调，砂拉越并非在乞求施舍，我们是在依法索求本应属于我们的权益，依据联邦宪法、《1963年马来西亚协定》（MA63），以及自然正义。 几十年来，是国家石油公司从砂拉越的土地中榨取了数十亿令吉的资源，而我们的乡区道路依然泥泞难行，孩子们在破旧学校中求学，我们的人民则被告知“耐心等待”发展。如果恢复砂拉越应得份额竟被视为对投资者或国家石油公司的“负担”，那这个体系不仅是崩坏的，更是道德破产的。 这位前经济部长的警告正是布城双重标准的典范： 当半岛的大型项目耗资数百亿时，没有人提“经济稳定”； 当国家石油公司为吉隆坡兴建高楼大道时，没有人警告会“加重公司负担”； 但当砂拉越要求获得自己创造的财富应得的公平份额时，却突然成了“威胁”？ 我们必须停止这种虚伪。 这并不是在破坏经济稳定，而是在纠正长期的不公。 我们也要提醒前经济部长：砂拉越的权益不仅仅是道义上的，更是法律上的。 早在1954年，即马来西亚尚未成立前，《砂拉越（边界修改）枢密令》已将砂拉越的领土扩展至大陆架，即从海岸线向外延伸200海里的海底与土壤。这项边界从未被废除，根据联邦宪法第1(3)条款，未经砂拉越州立法议会同意，砂拉越的边界不得更改，而这种同意从未被授予。 因此，2012年《领海法案》试图将州控制权限制在3海里以内的做法，对砂拉越来说并不适用。 我们的总理阿邦佐哈里已明确指出，我们的边界不容谈判。副部长拿督莎丽法哈丝达也重申1954年枢密令仍具法律效力，2012年《领海法案》无法凌驾于砂拉越对大陆架的主权之上。 更重要的是，2022年2月，联邦宪法通过修宪以恢复砂拉越应有地位，并将MA63纳入宪法。包括第1(2)条、第160(2)条、第161A(6)条及第161A(7)条的修正案，均由当时任首相署部长（法律及国会事务）的本州元首敦佩兴斯里旺朱乃迪主持推动。正因他的领导，如今MA63不再只是历史文献，而是宪法条文。 我们想再次提醒前经济部长：砂拉越并非是为了当“二等州属”才加入马来西亚的。我们是在《1963年马来西亚协定》下，平等组建这个国家。 所以，请不要带着敷衍的态度承认“砂拉越值得更多”；不要在国家石油公司长期依赖我们的资源之际，却反过来指责我们会“加重其负担”；也不要在持续掠夺与轻视的现实下，还反警告我们会造成“经济风险”。 如果马来西亚联邦真的想要实现稳定、团结和受人尊敬，就必须从尊重砂拉越开始。现在是马来亚履行《1963年马来西亚协定》（MA63）所有条款、尊重1954年枢密令、以及遵守联邦宪法第1(3)条款的时候了。
Mindray AED Donated to UNIFOR Charitable Trust Complex and Malaysia Red Crescent Sarawak (Kuching Branch)
Medikhub has generously donated two Mindray Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) one each to the UNIFOR Charitable Trust (#UNIFORCT) Complex and the Malaysia Red Crescent Sarawak (Kuching Branch). Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said as Sarawak unfortunately joins other parts of the world in facing heart disease as the leading health burden, the need for accessible AEDs has become increasingly urgent. Despite being surrounded by the natural beauty of Borneo, we are not spared from the rising number of sudden cardiac incidents including cases where individuals collapse duringRead More
沈桂贤：砂政府计划全砂公共场所安装AED
砂拉越公共卫生、房屋与地方政府部计划在全砂所有公共场所安装自动体外除颤器（AED），以提升应对心脏骤停等紧急情况的准备水平。 砂副总理兼砂公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生表示，当局正推动修订《建筑条例》，以纳入相关新规定，其中就包括强制在公共场所设置AED的条文。 “我们已经拟定了《建筑条例》的修正案，目前正等待砂拉越律政署进行审查，希望能在下一次砂议会会议中提呈。修正案中的其中一项新规定，就是在公共场所设立AED的要求，这项举措非常及时。” 他是在出席砂拉越其他宗教事务单位（UNIFOR）与古晋红新月会AED移交仪式后，接受记者访问时，如是表示。 拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生补充，心脏疾病是砂拉越的头号杀手，而许多时候，人们常目睹有人突然倒地的情况。 他说，在这种突发情形下，若附近设有AED，便有机会挽救生命。 不过，他也强调，光是设置AED还远远不够，关键还在于公众是否具备使用相关设备的知识。 “我们必须确保人民懂得进行心肺复苏术（CPR），以及正确操作AED。正因如此，来自马来西亚红新月会、马来西亚圣约翰救伤队，以及砂大（UNIMAS）等机构的培训就显得格外重要。” 此外，砂公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部也正借此机会更新各项与建筑相关的条例，包括即将推出的“绿色指数（Green Index）”，以呼应砂拉越总理所倡导的可持续发展愿景。
Wilfred Yap Attends PropNex Home Run 2.0 as Guest of Honour, RM23,000 Raised for Salvation Army
The PropNex Home Run 2.0, organised by PropNex Malaysia Sarawak, successfully brought the community together for a meaningful cause, raising RM23,000 for the Salvation Army children’s care centre in Kuching officiated by Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap. Yap expressed gratitude to the organisers and commended the community’s strong sense of solidarity. “I truly appreciate PropNex Malaysia Sarawak and The Salvation Army for inviting me to be part of this meaningful event. It’s heartening to see so many people come together for a cause that benefits children in need,” he said.Read More
