October, 2024
YB Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang Addresses the Importance of Antidrug Education at the Antidrug Digital Infohunt in Kampung Semeba, Kuching
State Assemblyman, Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang today emphasized the critical role of education and community involvement in the ongoing fight against drug abuse during his speech at the Antidrug Digital Infohunt, co-organized by Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK) Kuching and Skuad Antidadah Kuching. The event attracted 40 youths participation from Kampung Semeba, Kampung Sudat, Kampung Tematu and Kampung Bumbok, highlighted the importance of leveraging digital tools to raise awareness about the dangers of drug addiction. Lo expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of AADK and Skuad Antidadah Kuching, acknowledging theRead More
MPP Chairman, Tan Kai checking on upgrading Works at 3rd Mile Market
The ground floor stalls at the 3rd Mile Market are still currently closed to facilitate the upgrading of the flooring with an anti-slip epoxy flake coating. MPP Chairman, Tan Kai said this upgrade is part of the improvement works aimed at enhancing the safety aspect of the market. The anti-slip coating provides extra grip, significantly reducing the risk of slips and falls, especially in areas prone to wet conditions. “A dark colour was chosen for the anti-slip epoxy flake coating to help conceal any scratches or dirt that may accumulateRead More
Padawan Raft Safari a tourist attraction
Chairman of Padawan Municipal Council, Tan Kai said Padawan Raft Safari 21st edition is an MPP annual event, opportunity for participants to discover and enjoy the beauty scene of Padawan tropical rain forest. He said a total of 150 teams had registered in 4 categories. Tan Kai thank the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak Dato Sri Karim Hamzah for their sponsorship and donation from Sar-Alam Indah, Yayasan Amal 38 and others. He also thanks PDRM, Bomba, KMKK, SDO Padawan, Grit Management Company, Councillors, organising committee lead by Cr Andrew Victor andRead More
人联青与妇女组对马大“零余额”政策发表声明
人联党青年总团与中央妇女组针对马大实行“零余额”政策发表联合声明，表示该政策对学生带有压迫性且不公平。 人联党青年总团长拿督程明智表示，砂人联青和妇女组支持马大生的请愿，要求马来亚大学取消其“零余额”政策。 他表示，马大的这一决定在学期开始前给学生们带来了极大的焦虑和担忧。这些学生大多数不是来自富裕家庭，大部分是高等教育基金（PTPTN）和其他奖学金的受惠者。这项政策给学生，尤其是来自低收入家庭的学生带来了不必要的经济压力。 “大学本应支持学生的学术之路，但此政策反而使那些家庭经济不优渥的学生在获得教育机会的路上遇到了阻碍。” 他说。 作为砂公共卫生、房屋和地方政府副部长的程明智表示，该政策意味着学生必须在第一学期开学前缴清学费才能入学。 “可之前，学生只需在学期考试前缴清费用即可。这种做法让学生有时间在学期内找到支付学费的方式，或等待高等教育基金发放款项给大学。” 与此同时，人联党中央妇女组主席兼砂总理政治秘书许德婉表示，当她与拿督程明智出席“Lan Berambeh”交流会时，遇到了许多来之砂拉越的学生，特别是马大的学生。 她说，这些学生皆对该政策表达了担忧之心。 “许多学生正在寻找支付学费的替代方案。这不对，因为学生不应该因支付学费而感到如此焦虑。”她感叹道。 许德婉指出，学生们应该专注于学习，而不是像如今这样为学费担忧。况且，学生们在签署录取通知书时，并未提及“零余额”政策。 “因此，我们坚决反对这一政策，并呼吁马来亚大学取消该政策。”许德婉说道。
Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang joins SK Haji Baki gotong royong
State assemblyman for Batu Kitang, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang thanked YAB Premier Abang Jo for the funding to enable Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK)Jalan Haji Baki school upgrading project. He also thanked Minister of works, Dato Sri Alexander Linggi and the Ketua Setiausaha for their assistance throughout to make the school a modal one in the state. In light of recent media coverage regarding the school, Lo felt that it is important to clarify the contributions of those involved. It’s crucial to acknowledge the hard work of the many individuals inRead More
Sarawak government has the people’s welfare in mind, says Lo Khere Chiang
Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang said UniFor has officially handed over a RM1 million grant to St. Ann Church, Kota Padawan. The grant will be used for the extension of the church, including the construction of a 2-storey administration office and a 2-storey block of classrooms and activity rooms. Lo who distributed the cheque to the church said the State government is fair and takes care of all races in Sarawak. He said this is why Sarawak’s different races have always lived in harmony and peaceRead More
SUPP Youth Central and Central Women Section against Zero balance
University Malaya’s move to implement ‘Zero Balance’ policy is unfair and is oppressing the students. SUPP women chief, Kho Teck Wan said she and SUPP Central youth support the petition by the UM students asking the university to drop their zero balance policy. She said UM’s decision is putting the students in such anxiety and worries before their semester starts. “They are not students from very well-off families. Many of them are recipients of PTPTN and other scholarships. “It places unnecessary financial stress on the students, especially those from lower-incomeRead More
SUPP Stakan Chairman, Dato Sim Kiang Chiok claims Sarawak allocation of the budget is too small.
SUPP Stakan Chairman, Dato Sim Kiang Chiok said the 2025 Federal Budget, announced by the Prime Minister on October 18, 2024, is both comprehensive and the largest budget aimed at supporting our nation’s growth. However, he said, Sarawak’s allocation is only RM5.9 billion out of the RM86 billion development budget, which amounts to just 6.8% of the total. This is a relatively small portion. The minimum wage raised from RM1,500 to RM1,700 starting February 1, 2025, with a six-month delay for businesses with fewer than five employees. This increase, heRead More
Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) President, Dato Richard Wee Liang Huat calls for both said both sides to work towards a win- win situation on Budget minimum wages
MySarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) President, Dato Richard Wee Liang Huat feels that there are always two sides to a coin concerning Budget minimum wages. “As I have mentioned during the Budget Talk, it depends on which angle one is looking from. From the point of view of the employer, it will definitely increase the cost of business operation as the minimum wage will push the overall cost higher as it pushes up the subsequent tiers of the salary scales.From the employee view point, it will allow the employeesRead More
许徳婉：遗憾修正案不具备追溯效力
国会下议院在10月17三读通过2024年联邦宪法（修正）法案，确保海外出生的马来西亚母亲子女能够自动获得公民身份，赋予马来西亚女性与男性同等的权利。 这一修正案修改了《联邦宪法》附表二第二部分第1(b)和第1(c)条，将原本的“父亲”字眼改为“父母中至少一方”。这一改动意味着马来西亚女性与外籍配偶所生的海外子女将与马来西亚男性所生子女享有同等的公民权。在修正案通过之前，只有马来西亚父亲所生的海外子女可以自动获得马来西亚国籍。 人联党中央妇女组主席许德婉在一篇文告中表示，作为一名长期推动此项改革的人士，她感到非常荣幸和感恩能有机会在今年年初与马来西亚内政部讨论拟议这项修正法案，为性别平等奠定了新的里程碑。 “自2018年以来，我一直为马来西亚母亲所生外国儿童的公民身份努力，对修正案的通过深感欣慰。这不仅是为了公平正义，也为许多家庭带来了希望。” 美中不足的是，该修正案并不具备追溯效力，这意味着在修正案通过之前出生的海外子女无法自动获得公民身份。现有的马来西亚母亲为外国出生子女提出的公民申请案件仍将按照程序处理。 令人遗憾的是，修正案还通过了将无国籍儿童申请马来西亚国籍的年龄上限从21岁降至18岁。 “我个人有一些超过18岁的无国籍儿童的个案正在处理当中，这一修正可能让他们的情况更加复杂。” 无论如何，许德婉认为这项修正案的通过，标志着马来西亚在性别平等和公民权问题上迈出了关键的一步，也带来了新的希望。未来也会继续密切关注公民身份申请程序和相关政策。
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Lo Khere Chiang helping the less fortunate
SUPP Batu Kitang, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang send a wheelchair to a cancer patient, Zulaidi in Kampung Haji Baki yesterday. Lo said due to his cancer, Zulaidi has difficulty moving around. Thus, the family requested a wheelchair for him. He said Zulaidi expressed his appreciation and was thankful for the wheelchair as he can be mobile instead of just lying down. With Lo were Batu Kitang branch Organising Chairman, Gerald Goh and KK Harzim Abdul Rani.
