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

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

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