July, 2025
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap kick start two infrastructure projects
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has kicked off two new Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects aimed at improving daily life for residents in his constituency. During a recent site visit with officers from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Yap inspected locations for both approved projects and initiated the groundwork to finalise the scope of work and bill of quantities ahead of construction. “These two projects reflect our commitment to solving real, day-to-day problems faced by the community. Infrastructure upgrades, no matter the scale, make a difference in people’s lives,” YapRead More
Sebastian Ting appeals for public support to help young girl hear again
The 22 month old Yvonne Paw who was born with bilateral cochlear aplasia and is completely deaf, urgently needs an auditory brainstem implant surgery to have a chance at hearing. However, the cost of the procedure is beyond what her family can afford. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism and Miri Cochlear Implant Association chairman, Datuk Sebastian Ting appealed to the public to come forward and donate to help raise the remaining RM95,000 needed for the implant device and surgery. Speaking at a press conference held by SUPP Piasau Branch, TingRead More
Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian Thanks Agencies for Helping Storm-Affected Residents
A rare and powerful storm recently struck several parts of Desa Wira in Batu Kawa, causing significant damage to homes. Thanks to the swift response and continuous support from various agencies over the past few days, affected residents have now resumed their daily lives. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his gratitude to all involved, including the Civil Defence Force, the Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), and local community leaders, for their prompt assistance in helping residents through the ordeal. “The Batu Kawa ServiceRead More
陈超耀呼吁各界踊跃捐助女童包依玟
年仅1岁10个月的女童包依玟因先天双侧耳蜗缺失，导致完全失聪，必须接受高难度的听觉脑干植入手术才能重拾听觉。然而，高昂的医疗费用让其家庭陷入困境。 砂旅游部副部长兼美里人工耳蜗协会主席拿督陈超耀呼吁社会各界踊跃捐助，协助填补仍短缺的9万5000令吉手术与植入装置的费用。 陈超耀在砂人联党卑尔骚支部召开新闻发布会。他说，包依玟来自砂拉越尼亚石山，今年7月在美里医院接受检查时发现无法发声，进一步确诊为先天性耳蜗结构缺陷，导致完全失聪。 他说，这名女童连自己的哭声和笑声都听不见，唯有尽早接受听觉脑干植入手术，才有机会听见声音，迈向正常学习与语言发展的可能。 这项手术预计于8月16日在古晋婆罗洲医药中心进行，由耳鼻喉科与神经外科专家联合主刀。整项手术及植入装置费用总计14万5000令吉，其中植入装置需9万5000令吉，手术费介于3万5000至5万令吉之间。家属目前仅能自筹1万2000令吉，并获得人力资源单位资助5万令吉，尚有9万5000令吉缺口亟待社会协助填补。 陈超耀说，尽管这类手术在马来西亚属罕见，但国际医疗数据显示，成功个案中有高达79%至93.3%的患者能辨识环境声音与语音感知能力，部分甚至能发展出基本语言能力。 他表示，患童父母包克全与黄秀晶皆为教师，家庭收入有限，加上需照顾另一个年幼孩子，面对高昂医疗费压力沉重。美里人工耳蜗协会决定协助推动筹款工作，并承诺所有善款将透明管理，详细记录和公开用途，确保善款真正用于患者。 “这不仅是一笔医疗费，更是一份改变命运的希望。我们恳请各界善心人士在这倒数的18天内伸出援手，助她重返声音的世界。” 此外，曾于去年杪在该会协助下完成人工耳蜗植入手术的1岁7个月女童毛柠萱，也在父母陪同下出席新闻发布会。她术后恢复情况良好，为同样面对听力障碍的家庭带来鼓舞与信心。 公众若有意捐助或了解详情，可联络美里人工耳蜗协会或相关协调单位。
陈开：10哩持续经历商业扩张
巴达旺市议会主席陈开表示，在10哩地区新发展项目和商业活动的推动下， 经济活动持续呈现增长态势，与行动党社青团团长苏天仁所指称的“经济萎靡”的说法并不相符。 陈开主席指出，该地区近年来持续经历商业扩张，多个新店屋项目已完工并被零售连锁品牌如 Mr DIY 和汉利百货进驻承租。 “我们看到越来越多零售、餐饮以及服务类企 业在十哩设立。商业执照申请维持稳定，显示投资者对该地区仍具信心。” 陈开进一步表示，根据他与当地商家互动中获得的反馈，当前商家面临的挑战主要源自国家层面的政策，尤其是销售与服务税（SST）范围的扩大实施。 “我在走访基层并与商家及社区团体交流时，许多人表达对 SST 覆盖范围扩大感到担 忧，因为这已对小型企业、非政府组织（NGO）甚至学校建设项目带来了额外的财务 压力，” 他补充道，根据修订后的 SST 范围，像是殡葬服务、非政府组织所收到的捐款、以及 与教育有关的建设项目皆需纳税，这无疑提高了营运成本，压缩了基层组织及创业者 的利润。 这些反馈是在他上周出席数项社区活动期间收集到的。 与其将责任完全归咎于地方政府，陈开主席呼吁实旦宾区国会议员张健仁在即将召开 的国会会议中提出此事。 “如果本区国会议员真心希望推动十哩的经济复苏与商业振 兴，我挑战他把这项课题带上国会，并争取对有关领域的 SST 实施进行检讨或暂缓执 行，” 他也强调，巴达旺市议会将持续通过推动基础设施提升、简化商业执照申请流程，以 及举办各类社区活动，以刺激整个巴达旺地区的经济活力。
沈桂贤感谢各单位援助受暴雨风影响居民
日前罕见的一场狂风暴雨，摧毁石角德莎威拉数个地区多间民宅，经过各个单位数天来的协助和抢修后，受影响的民众已恢复日常生活。 石角区议员拿督阿玛沈桂贤感谢各个单位，包括民防局、电力局、巴达旺市议会、当地社区领袖等，都在第一时间给受影响的民众各方面的协助。 “石角区民众服务中心、巴达旺市议会主席陈开、砂总理署政治秘书许德婉，也在事发后第一时间赶往现场，与当地社区领袖联系，巡视各个受影响的家庭，在了解各方面情况后，即刻与有关当局联系，在获得他们协助下，协助清理倒下的大树等善后工作。“ 无论如何，沈桂贤对此次天灾没有造成人民伤亡感到欣慰。 “气候已出现罕见的变化，它可以连续多天出现酷热气候，突然就狂风暴雨，雨量和风速相当惊人。“ 沈桂贤说，一些屋顶也掀开的民宅，基本上已经得到维修，以便他们能及时返回家园。 此外，巴达旺市议会也在德莎威拉放置大型垃圾槽，方便受此次天灾影响的民众，可以清理废物。
Yap Calls for Professionalism from Sarawak Metro in ART Project Implementation
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has reaffirmed his full support for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project, describing it as a visionary initiative by the Sarawak Government that will modernise public transport and enhance urban mobility. Praising Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership, Yap said the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project demonstrates the State Government’s commitment to sustainable, long-term infrastructure development that will benefit the people of Kuching. However, he also raised serious concerns over complaints from Taman Stutong Indah residents aboutRead More
美里医院健康意识推广活动
美里中央医院积极参与由马来西亚红新月会美里分会主办的健康意识推广活动，携手推动社群健康教育。 健康促进与教育单位的哈蒂妮护理长带领8名医务人员代表美里中央医院参与此次活动，并在现场设立4个以健康教育为主轴的展区，器官捐赠意识展区，手部卫生预防感染教育展区，乳房检查与乳癌预防教育展区，口腔护理展区等。 这些展区不仅提供丰富的健康资讯，还设有实物教学、互动问答及现场演示环节，吸引民众驻足参与。 当天，共有166名访客前来参观美里中央医院的展区，反应热烈，显示出民众对健康议题的高度关注。 此外，哈蒂妮护理长也借此机会向公众推广“社群伤口护理服务”，这是美里中央医院与红新月会美里分会长期合作下的重点项目之一，专为本地病患及护理人员提供实地服务与教育。 通过此次健康推广计划，美里中央医院再次展现了其“走入社群、服务社群”的承诺，未来也将持续推动更多贴近民众需求的健康教育与服务项目。
Wilfred Yap Defends Dr Sim’s Healthcare Reforms, Calls for Focus on Solutions Over Politics
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has come to the defence of Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian, following criticism from Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong over Dr Sim’s overseas benchmarking visits and alleged rural healthcare neglect. Yap said Dr Sim’s trips abroad were not for show, but strategic efforts to gather knowledge and best practices aimed at improving Sarawak’s healthcare system. He stressed that true reform requires vision, planning, and leadership rooted in service to the people. “Dr Sim’s overseasRead More
RTP Park Upgrading Projects at Jalan Stampin Tengah
YB Wilfred Yap Prioritises Community Wellbeing Through Active Oversight of RTP Park Upgrading Projects at Jalan Stampin Tengah In line with his unwavering commitment to community development and public service, State Assemblyman Kota Sentosa, Wilfred Yap carried out on-site inspections at two recreational parks located at Lorong 5E and Lorong 12, Jalan Stampin Tengah. Yap said these visits form part of his ongoing, hands-on supervision of Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects — Menaiktaraf Kemudahan Di Taman Rekreasi Lorong Stampin Tengah 12 (RM45,000) and Menaiktaraf Taman Rekreasi Lorong Stampin Tengah 5ERead More
Four families receive new homes under BEKR project in Kampung Haji Baki
Four families who lost their homes in a fire at Kampung Haji Baki have received new houses under the Fire Disaster Relief Housing Assistance (BEKR) project, implemented by the Sarawak government. Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang expressed his appreciation to the Kuching District Office and all parties involved in making the project a success. “The handing over of these homes demonstrates that the Sarawak government, under the leadership of the Premier, continues to prioritise the welfare of the people, especially those affected by misfortune,” he said.Read More
陈超耀：党内团结绝不允许破坏
砂拉越人民联合党中央秘书长拿督陈超耀提醒全体党员，党内的团结绝对不允许被破坏。 “这是强化、巩固一个政党的精髓，从中央，到支部领导和基层党员，必须把团结时刻放在最高位” 他表示，一个强大的政党，才能得到人民的重视，也能因为全党上下团结一致，大家才能集中精力为民做出更大的服务。 陈超耀昨日下午接见到访的石角支部访问团，在听取石角支部主席林亚德对该支部的简报后，做出上述回应。 林亚德表示，石角支部从成立迄今，包容、协商、合作是支部最大的价值，因为这样，石角选区过去都保持不败记录，虽然曾在2011年失去石角议席，但最终又因为支部，包括属下分部大家的团结合作，以至在2016年重夺石角议席至今。 也是人联党卑尔骚支部主席的陈超耀说，支部是党中央的重要核心组织，如果支部本身不团结，没有人联党“一条心”口号价值，那么它将影响中央和整党，更会给民众带来负面印象。 “人联党是一个多元全民政党，我们必须秉持服务全民的牺牲精神，无论民众住在哪个地区，一旦他们有求于人联党，我们就必须给他们服务协助，这是人联党从创党时奠下的服务精神” 他非常高兴石角支部，续数十年后，成为第一步跨省访问卑尔骚的支部，并鼓励其他支部也展开类似可促进党团结的交流访问。
Mayor Adam Yii: MCC Committed to Supporting Bario’s Sustainable Growth
Miri City Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang has reaffirmed Miri City Council’s (MCC) commitment to supporting sustainable development in Bario while preserving the highland community’s unique cultural and environmental heritage. Speaking at the official opening of Pesta Nukenen 2025, Yii said the festival is more than just a celebration reflects the spirit, stories, and resilience of the Bario people. “Since Bario became part of Miri City in 2015, we have made it our responsibility to uplift the community through development projects that are respectful of the natural environment,” he said.Read More
Wilfred Yap Opposes One-Off RM100 Handout, Calls for Sustainable Reforms
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has voiced his opposition to the RM100 cash handout announced by the Prime Minister, arguing that such measures fail to address the core challenges faced by Malaysians. “I do not support the RM100 cash handout,” he said, adding that while he understands the intention to offer some relief amid rising living costs, the approach is neither impactful nor sustainable in the long term. “RM100 may bring temporary comfort, but it does little to address deeper issues like stagnant incomes, job insecurity, andRead More
Drainage Upgrade Project at Lorong Stampin Barat 4 Begins, Bringing Relief to Local Residents
Residents of Lorong Stampin Barat 4 can look forward to better drainage and fewer flood woes as work officially begins on a RM250,000 project to upgrade the area’s aging earth drains to concrete ones. The project, funded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025, was launched with a site visit by Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, who also handed over the Letter of Award to the appointed contractor, Bard Supply and Services Company, through a “cabut undi” process. The upgrade will be overseen by the Department ofRead More
Eric Tay Criticises Cash Aid, Urges Focus on Tax Reform
MBKS Councillor Eric Tay Tze Kok has questioned the federal government’s recent move to give a one-off RM100 cash aid to Malaysians aged 18 and above, saying it offers only temporary relief and does little to ease long-term financial pressure. “RM100 may help in the short term buying some rice or petrol but it doesn’t solve the structural issue of tax burden,” said Tay. “Instead of cash handouts, the government should focus on meaningful tax reform.” He pointed out that with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) now raised toRead More
‘Keknyalang’ charity event highlights spirit of giving in Miri
The ‘Keknyalang’ charity event held in conjunction with Sarawak Day drew a crowd of over 700 people at Boulevard Shopping Mall Miri on Tuesday, featuring a multicultural cake-sharing programme, the first of its kind in Sarawak. Organised by the Persatuan Prihatin Masyarakat Miri (PPMM), the event was officiated by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, who represented Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian. In his speech, Ting lauded the caring and generous spirit of the Miri community, describingRead More
陈超耀：美里是“充满爱的城市”
配合砂拉越日，关怀美里社会协会（PPMM）于本月22日在美里富丽华广场举办“KEKNYALANG”慈善活动，吸引逾700人参与，一同见证砂首次举行的多元文化分享蛋糕活动，传递爱与关怀。 该活动由砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长拿督陈超耀主持开幕，他是代表砂副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤出席。 陈超耀在致词时赞扬美里市民充满关怀之心，将美里形容为“充满爱的城市”，并呼吁更多民众参与志愿服务。 “付出是一种幸福，每一次帮助他人，都会带来内心的喜悦与满足。” 身为卑尔骚议员的他也强调青年在砂拉越未来发展中的关键角色。 “砂拉越需要有勇气挺身而出的青年，服务社会，传播正能量。那些无私付出、不求回报的人，应该受到肯定与扶持。” “KEKNYALANG”活动创下纪录，共收到来自砂各地、半岛及汶莱的赞助者捐赠的503个蛋糕，包括来自古晋、诗巫及民都鲁的蛋糕。 活动也特别邀请约200位特殊群体人士及其家属，在温馨友善的氛围中共享蛋糕，感受社会关怀。 美里市市长兼埔奕区议员俞小珊亦有出席活动。
Wilfred Yap says debt reduction claim meaningless if Sarawak remains sidelined
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has questioned the federal government’s recent claim of reducing borrowings, arguing that such statements ring hollow if Sarawak continues to be sidelined in terms of equitable development and constitutional rights. Yap was responding to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s assertion that Malaysia has reduced new borrowings by RM22 billion over the past two years from RM99 billion in 2021 to RM77 billion in 2023 describing it as a sign of fiscal prudence and responsibility. “The reality is that despiteRead More
Wilfred Yap Officiates Education Excellence Awards and Sarawak Day Celebration
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin officiated the Education Excellent Award Ceremony and Sarawak Day Celebration hosted by the Kuching Fui Tung Onn Community Association, held to honour high-achieving students and to mark Sarawak’s unique cultural heritage and development. In his address, Yap commended the organisers for their dedication to promoting academic success and strengthening community ties. He stressed that while academic performance is important, it must be underpinned by good values, a strong sense of identity, and civic responsibility. He said the Post-COVID Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030)Read More
