Tan Sri Datuk Amar Speaker,First and foremost, I wish to extend my sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to The Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak on the passing of his beloved wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this time of profound sorrow. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Tan Sri Datuk Amar Speaker,Thank you for the opportunity to debate this important Bill tabled by member for N. 15 Asajaya, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts,Read More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has provided an update on the construction progress of the access road to the southern zone of the Kuching International Airport saying that the project is now 95% complete. According to Yap, the update was based on the latest briefing he received from Public Works Department (JKR) Kuching Division Engineer Ir. Wang Say Kwang during a meeting held on 2 July. “As of 25 June 2025, the physical progress of the access road project has reached 95%,” said Yap. “The remaining works,Read More

Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian, officially presented a RM150,000 financial grant from the Sarawak Government to SJKC Kai Ming, Bintulu, in support of its ongoing construction efforts at its relocated site. Originally based in Bintangor with only six students a decade ago, the Chinese primary school has seen significant growth since its relocation to Bintulu, now serving nearly 400 students. Dr Sim praised the efforts of the School Board, led by Chairman Datuk Pau Chiong Ung, and acknowledged the overwhelming support from the public whoRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman , Wilfred Yap presented an additional RM350,000 grant from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to St Margaret Church Stampin today. The cheque was handed over to Father Almond Pritchie in a brief but meaningful ceremony attended by church committee members, local leaders, and parishioners. Yap also personally contributed RM3,000 to the church’s Women’s Fellowship to support their community and welfare activities. With this latest allocation, he said the total UNIFOR funding received by St Margaret Church has reached RM2.05 million. He said the funds willRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap has issued a firm response to the recent statements made by YB Chong Chieng Jen, published in Free Malaysia Today, which attempted to discredit the Sarawak Government’s Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project. According to Wilfred Yap, the remarks made were not only misguided but also based on outdated comparisons and lacked understanding of the project’s full scope and significance. He expressed disappointment that an elected representative continues to rely on fear-based narratives without offering any credible or realistic alternatives. Contrary to the claims made,Read More

The Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Gawai Dayak Open House 2025 was a vibrant celebration of unity, resilience, and cultural heritage, said MPP Chairman Tan Kai, who officiated the event on behalf of Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian. In his speech, Tan conveyed Dr. Sim’s apologies for not being able to attend the celebration in person, and extended a warm welcome to all attendees. “It is a great honour and joy for me to welcome all of you to the Sambutan Majlis Rumah Terbuka GawaiRead More

Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang, recently attended and expressed his support for the Dapur Komuniti Sesi 1 programme held at the Kampung Haji Baki Community Hall. Lo said this sort of programme brought up talents in cooking and building skills for the Kampung folks. He said it also promotes healthy lifestyle and strengthen closer relationships among the Kampung communities. The initiative was organised by One Goal Malaysia in collaboration with SKUAD Antidadah Kuching. Lo expressed galdness by the enthusiasm shown by the participants. He said watchingRead More

As Malaysia braces for the implementation of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and mandatory e-invoicing for businesses with an annual turnover between RM5 million and RM25 million starting July 1, concerns have been raised over the last-minute changes in federal policy. Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Kho Teck Wan, expressed her mixed reaction to the upcoming changes, particularly in relation to the exemption from mandatory e-invoicing for businesses earning below RM500,000 annually. While she welcomed the exemption, Kho noted that the timing of the announcement hadRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap said it is becoming painfully clear that DAP prefers issuing press statements over taking responsibility. He noticed that the recent fiasco over matriculation entry for SPM students with A– grades is just the latest example of their half-hearted and reactive approach to governance, despite holding an unprecedented number of positions in the Federal Government. “DAP has five Cabinet Ministers, six Deputy Ministers including the Deputy Minister of Education and over forty Members of Parliament. Yet it took massive public outcry, sustained criticism, and aRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap, recently handed over a Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant of RM10,000 to the Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association (SDCSA) during a brief ceremony held at his service centre. The grant is intended to support the Association’s ongoing community initiatives, particularly in the teaching and promotion of sign language, which plays a vital role in empowering the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Sarawak. Yap commended the efforts of SDCSA, saying, “I am encouraged by the meaningful work undertaken to bridge communication gaps in our society.Read More

SUPP Kuching Branch Youth Deputy Secretary Alan Bong Kit Khoon has voiced concern over the inconsistency between the Federal Government’s initial promise and the actual implementation of the automatic matriculation admission policy for SPM candidates. Bong pointed out that when the Prime Minister first announced the policy last year, it was stated that students who obtained 10As, regardless of race, would be automatically admitted. However, no clarification was made at the time that A- grades would be excluded. The Ministry of Education has since limited automatic admission only to studentsRead More

Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Kho Teck Wan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Kuching native Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a university student who was found dead in her dormitory at the University of Cyberjaya on Tuesday. The preliminary investigation revealed that the 23-year-old undergraduate suffered fatal blunt force trauma to the head. Kho said that based on updates from the authorities, there was no sign of forced entry into the room. Three individuals have been arrested to assist in the investigation, one of whom is theRead More

The Miri Central Police Station, a landmark building dating back to 1953, is set to undergo crucial electrical upgrades with an allocation of RM300,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). The funds were secured through the efforts of Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, following growing concerns over outdated and overloaded wiring systems that pose serious fire hazards. This follows an earlier emergency fund of RM150,000 approved last year to fix the station’s leaking roof and restore parts of the facilityRead More