June, 2025
Kho Teck Wan Urges Federal Government Not To Change Policies At Last Minute
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
DAP’s Endless Excuses Show They Have Run Out of Ideas and Credibility
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
Wilfred Yap Presents RM10,000 Grant to Support Sarawak Deaf Community Service Association
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
人联党：火箭前后立场矛盾
人联党中央宣教秘书处批评行动党在“10A（含A-）预科班自动录取”风波中的前后立场充满矛盾，不但在政策初期为教育部辩护、合理化“排除A-”的决定，如今政策U转后却高调邀功，仿佛遗忘了自己先前为错误政策站台的角色，是典型“剪彩政治”，只愿抢功不愿担责。 在风波爆发初期，当广大学生和家长对“A-不是A”的政策感到愤怒与挫败时，行动党高层不仅没有公开挺身而出，反而通过党内部长替教育部背书。行动党秘书长陆兆福甚至公开表示，剔除A-成绩是“为控制学额、避免系统负担过重”的必要做法，等同合理化了对优异学生的不公对待。 尤其值得一提的是，砂行动党在整个风波中更是彻底静默，毫无作为。在广大学生和家长奋力为公平机会争取时，砂行动党未曾站出来为砂子弟发声、未曾表达任何明确立场；如今政策U转，他们却迫不及待的跳出来跟随邀功。因砂行动党是整个事件中最没有资格邀功的一方。 反观砂政府，过去几年来不断落实真正以人民为本的高等教育政策，包括2026年即将推行的免费大学教育计划、没有入学种族固打、接受独中文凭、以及为大学生提供各项津贴与生活援助等贴心举措。这些利民政策，并不是在人民上街抗议之后才被迫“U转”，而是主动、前瞻且持续落实的施政方向，充分展现了砂政府体恤人民、重视人才的施政理念。 随着舆论持续发酵，学生、家长及社会各界的强烈抗议终于促使团结政府回心转意，恢复将A-纳入自动录取资格。令人遗憾的是，行动党在政策U转的第一时间，非但没有反思过去的沉默与辩护行为，反而抢在前头发布 文告，把这项转变归功于自己“早已在内部推动”，甚至批评其他党派“几十年都做不到”，完全掩盖了人民的真实奋斗。 人联党认为，真正负责任的政党应在人民面对不公时勇于发声，而不是等风头过后才跳出来“剪彩”。若行动党当初真的坚持立场，理应在教育部首次宣布排除A-时就挺身反对，而不是选择模拟两可的双面策略，更不应由党内高层为政策背书，动摇公众对公平教育的信心。 “一个有良知的政党，不会在政策出错时噤声或护航，更不会在人民抗争得来成果后厚着脸皮邀功。今天的教育改革成果，是无数家长、学生、民间团体与各界力量共同争取的结果，是人民的胜利，而不是某个政党悄悄推动、轻轻松松就换来的。” 人联党中央宣教秘书处强调，教育公平是国家永续发展的根本，一切制度改革都应以公开透明、公平择优为本。各政党更应以人民福祉为先，而非为了政治包装而自相矛盾，甚至偷走人民的功劳来粉饰自己的形象。砂政府将继续秉持公平正义精神，主动打造对青年有利的政策，而不是等到民愤沸腾之后才临时U转。
许徳婉呼吁高教机构检讨基本安全标准
人联党中央妇女组主席也是砂总理政治秘书许德婉表达了对来之古晋女大学生的不幸离世深感悲痛。受害者是一名就读于赛城大学修读物理治疗学士的学生，却在本周二被发现在学生宿舍中身亡，初步调查显示死因为头部钝器创伤。 警方最新的通报指出，案发现场并无强行进入的迹象。目前已有三名嫌疑人被扣查协助调查，其中一人为受害者室友的男友。令人关注的是，事发宿舍走廊并无闭路电视系统，而电梯的监控设备也长期故障无法使用。这些严重的安全漏洞，令人感到震惊与担忧。 学生宿舍理应是提供学生安心学习与生活的安全空间。然而，本案暴露出宿舍管理与安全措施上的严重缺失，包括闭路电视未运作、公共区域照明不足等问题。相关高等学府有必要对宿舍整体安全状况展开全面、诚实的调查，并立即采取必要的改善措施。 根据国内多项研究及官方数据，在性侵案件中，有高达60%至80%的加害者为受害者所认识的人。尽管警方初步调查未发现性侵迹象，许德婉呼吁执法单位以最高的透明度、公正性与尊重，继续深入调查此案，确保真相得以水落石出，给予受害者家属一个公道交代。 同时，这起案件也再次提醒社会各界，必须加强对个人安全的重视，尤其是对于独自居住游学在外的学子，更应加强防范意识与相关安全培训。 许德婉呼吁全国所有高等教育机构立即检讨并提升学生宿舍的基本安全标准。教育部与人力资源部也应尽快重新制定更为严谨的宿舍与员工宿舍安全指引，并推行定期审查机制，以确保所有安全设备如闭路电视、照明系统、门禁系统等皆处于良好运作状态，切实保障住宿者的人身安全。 “我们不能等到下一起悲剧发生才采取行动。每一条年轻生命的逝去，都是对社会安全制度的一次严厉提醒。” 许德婉希望受害者的离世能唤起各界的深刻反思，也愿她的家人早日获得公义声张与安慰。
Alan Bong Says Automatic matriculation policy must reflect true merit, not technical exclusions
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
Kho Teck Wan Calls for Urgent Review of Student Dormitory Safety Measures Following Tragic Death
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
Miri Central Police Station to Receive RM300,000 for Upgrading of Wiring Systems
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
Upcoming Dog Licensing, Anti-Rabies & Microchipping Programme this Week
MPP Chairman, Tan Kai announced a Free Dog Licensing, Anti-Rabies Vaccination & Microchipping Programme, which will take place on Saturday, 28 June 2025, at the Parking Lot of Kota Sentosa Basketball Court. He said it was organised in collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) and supported by the Kota Sentosa Basketball Club, the programme aims to curb the spread of rabies and promote responsible pet ownership among residents. MPP extends its sincere appreciation to the Kota Sentosa Basketball Club for graciously allowing the use of the venueRead More
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap says Sarawak Must Come First in Any Seat Increase
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has stressed that any move to increase parliamentary or state seats must prioritise Sarawak’s interests and be rooted in the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He made the remarks ahead of a one-day special sitting of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) scheduled for 7 July, which is widely speculated to involve electoral boundary redelineation or a seat increase. “This cannot be just a numbers game. It must be a step towards strengthening Sarawak’s voice in Parliament and ensuring our people areRead More
石角防洪计划
耗资5850令吉的石角防洪计划，预计将可大幅减少德莎威拉和甘榜新纳布迪巴鲁长期面对水患的影响。 有关计划包括建四个总面积超过14英亩的蓄水区，工程一旦落实，将舒缓该地区58公顷长期面对水患的面积，为大约4000名居民带来惠利。 砂副总理兼石角区议员拿督阿玛沈桂贤指出，第1阶段工程耗资1450万令吉，目前已完成19%，其中包括在3.9英亩土地上兴建一个蓄水区。 “这个蓄水区可储存超过4万立方米的雨水，相等于约1.2万辆水车的容量，预计将在20个月内完工，即2026年7月24日完成。” 他指出，这个蓄水区也称为滞洪池，是规划在石角地区建造四个之一，另外三个已在建设中。它是石角防洪总体规划中的关键部分，所占用的土地原本可用来建设约40个住宅单位。 沈桂贤日前与砂拉越水利灌溉局局长拿督阿末丹尼尔巡视坐落在石角德莎威拉的蓄水区后指出，有关的蓄水区不仅仅是作为防洪作用，水利灌溉局与地方议会正商讨将它发展成为多种用途 休闲设施，例如可作为足球场，以便在干旱季节可以发挥最大效益。 除了建造上述的蓄水区，第1阶段工程也包括提升区内2.5公里的排水系统，包括涵洞，以增强整体排水效率和抗灾能力。 “至于第2阶段工程则预计总成本为4400万令吉，将包括建设第二个蓄水区、一公里以上的护堤、三米宽的人行步道、抽水站以及地方排水系统的升级，这个项目目前已完成设计，预计今年招标。” 沈桂贤表示，防洪计划拨款属于联邦与砂拉越政府共同职责清单下的事务。但自2016年以来，他的原则始终如一，即无论资金来自联邦或砂拉越，目的都是要为石角人民带来实际成果。 “这两个阶段的工程是为解决石角长期水患问题的一部分，同时也体现砂拉越政府对可持续城市发展与灾害韧性的承诺。“
MPP Chairman Tan Kai Holds Full Monthly Council Meeting
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) today convened its Full Council Meeting at the MPP Chamber, chaired by MPP Chairman, Cr. Tan Kai. The meeting discussed key matters relating to financial performance, infrastructure development, and public health and community development programmes within the Council’s jurisdiction. Following the meeting, the Council reported that as of June 2025, RM16 million in current assessment rates has been collected, marking a 58.06% collection rate. This reflects a positive increase compared to the 57.47% achieved over the same period in 2024-demonstrating the Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancingRead More
YB Wilfred Yap Responds Swiftly to Assist Dental Unit at Klinik Kesihatan Kota Sentosa with Contribution of New Water Boiler
In response to a request for assistance from the Dental Unit at Klinik Kesihatan Kota Sentosa, Wilfred Yap, the State Assemblyman for N12 Kota Sentosa, has contributed a brand new unit of the Berjaya Wall-Mounted Water Boiler (21 litres, auto-refill and auto temperature control) to the facility. The dental team at the clinic had earlier highlighted to Yap that their existing water boiler had malfunctioned, causing significant inconvenience and delays, particularly in the making of dentures for patients. The absence of a functioning boiler forced the staff to resort toRead More
陈超耀拨款10万令吉予美里中华幼稚园
砂旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀通过2024年乡区转型计划，拨款10万令吉予美里中华幼稚园，用于改善该校基本设施。 其机要秘书兼砂人联党卑尔骚支部青年团副秘书谢家洪，今午联同美里市政局工程师前往该校了解工程细节，并指出，这笔拨款将用于扩建校舍雨盖、增建多用途礼堂至游乐场的人行道、重铺校内路面等工程，预计3个月内完成。 谢家洪表示，良好的校园设施有助提升学生的学习环境与安全感，特别是在幼儿教育阶段尤为重要。 工程将由卑尔骚区乡村发展与安全委员会协助执行。出席者包括中华幼稚园董事长李开运、园长林怡歆、村委会主席陈彩萍及多位董事。
SUPP Youth Slams Malay-Only E-Commerce Rule, Questions Sarawak DAP’s Silence
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will require all product names and descriptions on e-commerce platforms to be written in Malay starting June 24. The directive, issued under the Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2024 of the Consumer Protection Act 1999, carries hefty penalties: individuals face fines up to RM50,000 or three years’ imprisonment, or both; repeat offenders could face fines up to RM100,000 and five years’ jail time. Companies could be fined RM100,000 for first offenses and RM200,000 for repeat violations. Bong Siak Ping,Read More
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Complains DAP’s Views Are Misguided and Misleading
Chong Chieng Jen’s repeated criticisms of the Sarawak Government are not only baseless but a clear demonstration of DAP’s short-sighted and politically motivated rhetoric, said Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap. Yap pointed out that Chong’s latest remarks against the Sarawak’s investment in major infrastructure projects again reveal a fundamental misunderstanding or intentional misrepresentation of what sustainable, long-term development means for Sarawak and its people. He stated that DAP has long positioned itself as a party that preys on populist sentiments, particularly in urban Chinese-majority constituencies, rather than offering sound, fact-basedRead More
陈超耀移交拨款予美里锡克庙
砂拉越旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀今午代表砂拉越其他宗教事务单位（UNIFOR）移交50万令吉拨款予美里锡克庙（Gurdwara Sahib Miri），资助该庙宇的重建工程。 这笔拨款是美里锡克庙自2018年以来第5次获得砂拉越其他宗教事务单位资助，使得该项目所获拨款累计高达260万令吉。 目前，该庙宇的重建工程已完成80%，尚余内部装潢与细节修复工作，并正努力施工中，以便赶在今年7月初能全面竣工。 整个重建计划包括内部装饰在内，工程总造价预估约400万令吉。 陈超耀在拨款移交仪式后表示，他在过去数年间，已协助庙宇通过砂拉越其他宗教事务单位获得总额达260万令吉的拨款，强调每一分拨款都应在时限内善加使用，并向当局如实汇报进展，以争取日后更多支持。 他说，本身本月17日在古晋从砂拉越其他宗教事务单位主席拿督阿玛道格拉斯手中接领支票后，今日再次来到庙宇将支票移交予受惠单位，为此感到非常高兴。 他提醒说，获得砂拉越其他宗教事务单位提供的拨款后不应拖延支票的兑现与拨款的使用，否则可能影响日后申请。 “有些人拿了钱之后放进银行里赚取利息，或者忘了存入，结果支票到期作废，还要重新申请补发。要记得，把钱带回去，就要用出来。” 他补充，拨款使用后必须定期向砂拉越其他宗教事务单位提交成果报告与财务说明，以便日后申请更多拨款时，能以良好的记录作为依据。 “你用得好、报告清楚，下次要再申请的时候，砂拉越其他宗教事务单位一看记录，就会觉得你们做得不错，自然更愿意继续支持。” 他重申，拨款不应只是数字上的成绩，更重要的是将其落实在实际建设中，为社区带来正面影响与长远价值。
SUPP Kuching’s 66th Anniversary Dinner Fully Booked
The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch has announced that all tickets for its upcoming 66th anniversary celebration have been fully sold out, reflecting strong grassroots support and enthusiasm from the public. Organised under the theme “66 Years of Resilience, One Journey Together”, the celebration will be held on 29 June 2025 at Theatre Hotel Kuching. The organising committee is co-led by SUPP Kuching Youth Chairman Cr. Nicholas Wung Duk Ying and Women Section Chief Mdm. Chai Mian Nyen. In a statement, Cr. Nicholas Wung expressed his appreciation forRead More
Drain Reconstruction At Lorong Arang 13D, 13E and 13F
The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will soon carry out reconstruction works on deteriorating drains at Lorong Arang 13D, 13E and 13F, which have long been a concern for residents. MPP chairman Cr. Tan Kai said the project, aimed at improving basic infrastructure in older residential areas, will proceed after the tender process is completed. The initiative is funded by the Sarawak government under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). He was invited to inspect the site by Zone 12 councillor Cr. Alvin Chong, who also serves as a resident in theRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting hands over RM 500,000 cheque to Sikh Temple
Piasau State Assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting handed over a cheque for RM500,000 to Gurmokh Singh at the Miri Sikh temple.Ting said the cheque was from UNIFOR, which he received on June 17. He urged the temple committee to put the funds to good use, and added that if the amount is insufficient for the upgrading works, they may apply for the grant again.
