September, 2025
Mid autumn Mid-Autumn Festival Highlights Unity and Cultural Exchange
The fourth day of the 22nd Sarawak Cultural Mid-Autumn Festival featured a lively programme of prayers, performances, and cultural celebrations, with Datuk Lily Yong, one of the festival’s founders and Chairman of SUPP Kuching Branch, as guest of honour. She was accompanied by Councillor Nicholas Wung, SUPP Kuching Branch Youth Chairman, together with several party leaders and members. The delegation first attended the “Nezha Third Prince Birthday Celebration” at Hong Shan Shi Temple, where they offered incense and prayers while engaging warmly with temple leaders and devotees. The group laterRead More
Sarawak Government’s Commitment to Safeguard Religious Harmony, Says Sebastian Ting
Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Secretary-General, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew stated that religious harmony in Sarawak is not just a slogan but is demonstrated through concrete actions by the state government. He pointed out that the establishment of the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) is the strongest proof of this commitment. “Since its inception, UNIFOR has channelled over RM556.5 million, of which RM475 million went towards the construction and repair of religious institutions, while RM90 million was allocated for the development and improvement of mission schools. For this yearRead More
陈超耀：砂政府实际行动守护各宗教发展
砂旅游部副部长兼卑尔骚区州议员拿督陈超耀表示，砂拉越的宗教和谐不是口头承诺，而是通过实际行动体现出来，砂政府成立的砂其他宗教事务单位（UNIFOR）正是最有力的证明。 陈超耀昨晚为美里八仙宫配合李仙师祖千秋宝诞举行的“东马好声音2.0”宿将男女混合华语卡拉OK歌唱赛初赛主持开幕时，这样表示。 他说，多年来砂拉越社会能保持不同宗教与族群之间的互相尊重与包容，正是砂政府努力推动和谐的成果。 “今天我们齐聚在庙宇，即使信仰不同，但大家能透过歌声交流、欢聚一堂，这就是砂拉越最美丽的一面。” 他指出，砂其他宗教事务单位自成立以来，累计投入逾5亿5650万令吉，其中4亿7500万令吉用于宗教场所建设与维修，另有9000万令吉用于教会学校的发展与改善。今年（2025年），砂政府更特别拨款1亿1100万令吉，其中9000万令吉用以提升宗教场所，2000万令吉用于教会学校。 陈超耀也勉励参赛者勇敢展现才艺，以歌声传递正能量，并预祝所有参赛歌手旗开得胜。他强调，歌唱不仅能陶冶情操，也提醒大家在生活中要注重身心健康。 他说，砂拉越的和谐氛围是我们的骄傲，UNIFOR的努力和政府的支持，正是确保这一份和谐不断延续的保障。
Community Spirit Shines at Earth Warriors Day in Padawan
The spirit of teamwork and environmental care was on full display yesterday as residents gathered at Taman Rekreasi Taman Kota Padawan Batu 11 to celebrate Earth Warriors Day, an annual global initiative dedicated to community clean-up efforts. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Cr. Tan Kai, praised the support from Komuniti Rukun Tetangga (KRT) and Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) under the “adopt-a-park” programme, which has helped maintain cleanliness and safety in public parks. “MPP looks after more than 100 recreational parks, so it’s not easy for us to monitorRead More
砂人联党全力支持砂元首权益言论
砂拉越人民联合党中央秘书长拿督陈超耀律师发表文告指出，人联党衷心恭贺及感谢砂拉越元首敦旺朱乃迪，于9月26日在砂拉越大学（UNIMAS）国家领袖演讲中，就1963年建国契约（MA63）、政府级委员会报告书（IGC）及柯波委员会报告（Cobbold Commission Report）作出深刻阐述，令各界更深入理解历史事实及砂拉越所享有的权益。 陈超耀说，敦旺朱乃迪在担任掌管法律事务的联邦首相署部长期间，曾成功推动2021年联邦宪法修正案，把建国契约纳入宪法。他对建国历史及砂拉越权益的独到见解，让砂民从中获益良多。 人联党全力支持敦旺朱乃迪所提议的“联邦政府应归还砂在1985年前所享有的权力，包括司法专员任命权”。 陈超耀指出，在1985年之前，砂拉越及沙巴首席部长拥有建议权，但宪法修改后权力被联邦接管，导致权力过度集中。 此外，敦旺朱乃迪在演讲中强调，砂拉越应对砂公民身份拥有更大控制权，而不应完全由联邦政府主导。他直言，无国籍儿童问题长期困扰砂拉越，申请国籍过程冗长复杂，造成许多家庭承受痛苦。对此，人联党深表认同，并呼吁联邦政府正视课题，尽快赋权砂拉越。 同时，敦旺朱乃迪也点出，《1966年大陆架法令》（Continental Shelf Act 1966）原仅适用于马来亚，却在未经砂拉越同意的情况下延伸至砂，涉及主权与管辖权争议。对此，人联党认为，此举违背建国伙伴的平等精神，联邦政府必须立即纠正。 陈超耀强调，建国契约的核心精神是“平等与合作”。任何偏离原意的宪法修改或联邦单方面决定，都会削弱砂拉越作为建国伙伴的地位。人联党呼吁联邦政府以诚意与砂展开谈判，真正落实建国契约精神。 “人联党呼吁全体砂子民团结一致，捍卫先贤所争取的权益。唯有团结，砂拉越才能继续壮大，守护建国伙伴的地位与权利。” 他补充，人联党承诺将继续在政治与法律层面推动砂拉越权益的实现，并与砂政府及社会各界携手合作，确保砂拉越享有公平、合理、及宪法保障的一切权利。
SUPP urges Federal Government to restore Sarawak’s constitutional rights
Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Secretary-General Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has called on the Federal Government to act on proposals made by the Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, during the Statesman’s Lecture at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on September 26. “We congratulate and thank His Excellency for delivering such an insightful lecture, which gave profound interpretations on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Inter-Governmental Committee Report, and the Cobbold Commission Report,” Ting said. He noted that Wan Junaidi, during his time asRead More
SUPP Backs Governor’s Call to Restore Sarawak’s Rights Under MA63
SUPP Secretary-General Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has congratulated the Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, for delivering the National Leaders Lecture at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on September 26, which he described as insightful and deeply meaningful. “His Excellency provided profound interpretations of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), the Inter-Governmental Committee Report, and the Cobbold Commission Report, giving Sarawakians a deeper understanding of historical facts and our inherent rights,” Ting said. He noted that Wan Junaidi, during his time as Federal Minister in charge ofRead More
Dr Sim Kui Hian Pleased with Desa Wira Flood Mitigation Progress
The first phase of the Desa Wira Flood Mitigation Project in Batu Kawa is 60.4 per cent complete, 13 per cent ahead of schedule, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. “The 1.4-hectare retention pond can store over 30,000 cubic metres of water, easing flash floods and serving as a recreational area during dry spells,” he said after inspecting the site with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. He added that the project also includes an internal drainage system costing RM14.5 million, while the second phase tender closedRead More
Sebastian Ting Inspects Futsal Court
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting today inspected the upgrading works at Kampung Pulau Melayu futsal court, which are now 95 percent completed and expected to be fully ready by the original deadline of October 8. Ting, who was accompanied by KK, Miri City Council engineers, the contractor, and his private secretary Hii Kah Hung, said the RM150,000 project was funded under the 2024 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). “The allocation has enabled us to upgrade the futsal court with new fencing, lighting, goalposts,Read More
Wilfred Yap Contributes RM19,000 to Support Education and Community Initiatives at SK Mejar Jeneral Dato Ibrahim
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap today presented contributions totaling RM19,000 to support educational and community programmes at SK Mejar Jeneral Dato Ibrahim, underscoring his strong commitment to education and community development in his constituency. A sum of RM14,000 was handed over to Mejar Mohd Syahril Bin Jopri, Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) of SK Mejar Jeneral Dato Ibrahim, to fund the school’s sports and education programmes. These programmes aim to nurture students’ potential in both academics and co-curricular activities, contributing to their holistic development. Additionally, RM5,000 was contributedRead More
Milton Foo Meeting With Michael Chong To Exchange Ideas On How To Deal With Issues
SUPP Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo met up with MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong to learn on various livelihood issues, particularly the growing threat of online scams. Foo said they exchange views on various topics and recalled that when he first assumed his role in 2022, he had sought guidance from Chong, who shared his experience without reservation. “That advice benefited me greatly. In particular, the human trafficking scam cases we handled involved multiple government agencies and foreign embassies, and without his guidance,Read More
陈超耀视察甘榜布劳马来尤五人制足球场休闲设施工程
陈超耀砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长（旅游）拿督陈超耀今午视察甘榜布劳马来尤五人制足球场休闲设施工程，有关工程已完成95%将于原订的10月8日期限竣工。 陈超耀今午在甘榜布劳马来尤村长德拉曼、美里市政局工程师、承包商及其机要秘书谢家洪一行人的陪同下，视察这项耗资15万令吉的甘榜布劳马来尤五人制足球场改善工程。 陈超耀说，这项工程透过申请2024年乡区转型计划获得15万令吉拨款，作为协助该村升级这座五人制足球场设施，包括重新修复周围围栏、安装照明灯、球网、球架、修复厕所及增建一座休息亭子等。 他指出，目前已完成逾95%，仅剩一些善后工作，包括安装球网等，便可完成移交工程。 陈超耀表示，这是他为选区内落实的主要健康休闲设施之一，目的是希望改善社区基础建设、推动健康生活与青年发展，并鼓励人民参加健康活动，因为提倡健康的生活是非常重要的。
人联党中央妇女组呼吁立即研究推动全面性教育
针对近期吉兰丹州总警长拿督莫哈末尤索夫就“法定强奸”所发表的言论，人联党中央妇女组呼吁社会应以更理性与全面的态度看待，而不是流于片面化的谴责。 人联党中央妇女组发文告强调，现行法律对于“法定强奸”的界定十分明确：未成年人在法律上不具备给予性行为同意的能力，因此成年人一旦涉及，必须承担刑责。这是保护儿童与青少年的法律底线，绝不容动摇。 人联党中央妇女组也指出，吉兰丹州总警长拿督莫哈末尤索所提出的观察与建议，虽然在表达上引发争议，但其出发点是基于长期执法经验所看到的社会现象，尤其是涉及青少年“双方同意”的情况。这一点值得社会正视与深思。 “若青少年当中普遍存在自愿发生性行为的情况，社会不能仅仅停留在谴责层面，而是必须认真反思，我们是否在家庭教育、校园教育、性健康资讯与社会支持方面做得足够？如果青少年缺乏正确的性知识、价值观与自我保护意识，那么单靠法律惩罚是远远不够的。” 人联党中央妇女组认为，随着社会的不断演变，一些法律或许已不再适应当下的现实，因此有必要进行定期的检讨与修订，以确保其符合当前社会的实际需要和教育目标。明确而与时俱进的法律，不仅是司法裁量的重要依据，也应成为教育下一代的重要工具，让青少年清楚理解法律责任与社会期望。 “相关法律必须或应该赋予警方权利进行全面调查，以确定未成年人是否受到影响、被强迫，或是双方自愿的情况，因为当中并不存在绝对的答案。” “拿督莫哈末尤索夫的言论也进一步凸显了加强青少年性教育与女性权利教育和保障的重要性，唯有通过正确的知识传递与价值观引导，才能让下一代具备明辨是非的能力，并作出更负责任的决定。” 人联党中央妇女组呼吁政府与相关当局立即研究推动全面性教育，在校园及家庭教育中加强有关责任、健康人际关系与性健康的课程。同时建议政府也应该与专家、社团及民间组织对话，确保法律在保护未成年人的同时，也能作为教育的延伸。 “我们必须记住，保护下一代并不只是惩罚性的措施，而是要让他们拥有正确的知识、价值观与判断力。唯有教育与法律并进，社会才能真正减少青少年性问题与法定强奸案件的发生。” 另外，社会也必须营造理性公共讨论的环境。因此媒体与公众在处理此类敏感议题时，应避免断章取义或过度情绪化，而是聚焦于如何解决问题。 人联党中央妇女组也呼吁，社会在面对此类议题时应避免情绪化反应，而应理性建设性地讨论，以确保法律与教育体系能够与时并进，真正守护孩子们的未来。
Sarawak Secures RMB100m Investment to Establish First Alibaba Digital Commerce Industry College Outside China
Sarawak is set to become the regional hub for cross-border e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) education following a RMB100 million investment partnership between IMSEA Education (M) Sdn Bhd and Hangzhou Pute Education Group. The partnership, announced at the BRICS Special Economic Zones Dialogue during the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, will establish the first Alibaba Digital Commerce Industry College outside China, based in Sarawak. The initiative is aimed at nurturing digital talent, accelerating AI adoption, and promoting Southeast Asia’s integration into the global digital economy. Witnessed by DeputyRead More
Tan Kai In Ceremony Handover To House Owners Whose Houses Undergo Repairs
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has completed repair works on 37 houses under Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the House Repair for the Poor Programme this year, with a total allocation of RM740,000. Chairman of MPP, Tan Kai, said the initiative is part of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) urban poverty eradication efforts, with MPP serving as the implementing agency since 2016. “Since the programme started in the second half of 2016, MPP has successfully repaired 274 houses for the poor, involving a total expenditure of RM4.57Read More
沈桂贤巡视德莎威拉防洪工程
石角德莎威拉第一期防洪计划工程进展顺利，工程进度已达60.4%，比预期超出13%。 这项旨在舒缓甚至解决该地区水患问题的发展计划，是通过石角区议员拿督阿玛沈桂贤争取，在获得砂拉越政府批准下，由砂水利灌溉局执行。 这项发展计划主要工程包括建设一个占地1.4公顷的蓄水区，确保在雨量异常，无法瞬间排泄大量雨水时，能取着临时蓄水，发挥缓冲效果，同时在干旱期间，可充当活动区。 沈桂贤日前与水利灌溉局巡视该工程，并对工程取得的进度感到满意。 “德莎威拉蓄水区相等于可兴建60间独立房屋或250个公寓单位的地段，而蓄水区可储存超过3万立方米的水源，这个容量是1万2000辆水车的载水量。” 他说，其他防洪计划包括建设内部排水系统，总斥资1450万，工程已在去年11月开始施工。至于第二期防洪计划，沈桂贤指出，工程公开招标已在本月24日截止，接下来相关单位会积极处理所需文件和程序。 他表示，今年砂政府积极推行基本设施发展计划，也预备相关拨款，关键在于承包商的表现，如果出现承包商表现不佳，以致发生“生病工程”，这不仅严重拖延工期，更带来民众不便并增加财政成本。 提到德莎威拉，沈桂贤说，德莎威拉地势低洼，加上周边地区快速发展，以致该地区往往成为骤雨后，一雨成灾难题。 “解决德莎威拉水患问题不是现在才开始，也不是提升一两条沟渠便能解决，它需要全盘计划，因此通过提升内部沟渠，加大外围排水和兴建蓄水区，才能得到有效舒缓。 早前砂政府也批准在石角新市镇前方的空地，兴建第一个蓄水区，该计划耗资1千988万，工程从2024年5月24日至2026年5月23日；而第二个蓄水区则建在Pine Square商业区，该工程总斥资2千250万零3077令吉，预计2026年11月23日竣工。
Wilfred Yap Welcomes Fuel Price Cut but Urges Long-Term Federal Reforms
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap has welcomed the federal government’s move to reduce RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre but warned that Sarawakians need lasting solutions beyond short-term relief. “Fuel cuts ease today’s pressure, but they do not solve tomorrow’s challenges. Sarawak needs practical, long-term policies from the federal government that reduce transport costs and strengthen household resilience,” Yap said. He stressed that Sarawak’s large size and limited public transport force most families to rely on private vehicles. Yap called for federal measures such as strengthening MYBas services, targetedRead More
罗克强：我国教育制度的优先次序出现问题
峇都吉当议员拿督罗克强发表文告指出，首相拿督斯里安华在国际场合多次以原则性政治家的身份发表言论，包括在东盟峰会上谈公平与合作、在巴西金砖峰会上谈全球治理与发展中国家平等机会、在联合国大会上呼吁人类尊严与包容，以及在马来西亚日承诺全民平等与团结。 然而，他说，在国内情况却大相径庭，尤其体现在国家建设的根基——教育。 他指出，大马再次因负面原因登上国际新闻版面，顶尖学子 Edward Wong以满分4.0学期平均积分和近乎完美的99.9%积分，申请5所本地大学的会计课程却全数被拒，但海外名校却纷纷表示愿意录取并提供奖学金。这一事件凸显了我国教育制度的优先次序出现问题。他强调，政府一再宣称录取制度以绩效为准，没有后门，但数据却显示另有一套逻辑。大学预科班因课程较短、难度较低，每年能培养大量满分考生，并在医学（97.6%）、药剂（97.9%）、法律（83.4%）、牙科（99.15%）等顶尖课程占据主导地位；相比之下，高强度的STPM课程则只有少数考生能取得满分，但即便是顶尖STPM生，往往也被排除在心仪课程之外。 针对部分舆论指Edward Wong因未修读STPM数学而被拒，罗克强直言这是误导。事实上，会计课程的入学条件仅需具备SPM数学科及格，而黄子耀早已符合；他更在STPM阶段修读会计、经济及资讯工艺科，全部考获A，整体成绩满分，完全符合资格。 他说，此案暴露制度性失衡。如果连最优秀的STPM生都无法通过UPU进入心仪课程，其他学生还能对公平制度抱有多少信心？很多时候，他们被迫接受并非所选的课程，或转向费用高达补贴学额近十倍的“公开管道”。 他指出，我国大学在全球排名持续下滑，马大曾是亚洲顶尖，如今却难以维持地位，这正是政策打击精英、打击奋斗精神的后果。 他强调，砂拉越在总理拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里的领导下，选择了不同的方向。从2026年起，砂学生无论种族或宗教，都能在指定课程享有免费高等教育。砂也承认独中统考文凭，开放大学录取成绩优异的统考生，并为华校拨款数亿令吉，更通过砂拉越总理署其他宗教事务单位（UNIFOR）强化不同信仰与族群的团结。这才是真正的社会建设，鼓励卓越，培育科学家、技术人才、医生与工程师，成为世界级领袖并为砂民服务。 罗克强呼吁，马来西亚应当向砂拉越借鉴。如果继续拒绝国内最优秀的人才，别的国家会乐于接纳。一个在教育上背弃公平的国家，也是在背弃自己的未来。
Lo Khere Chiang: Meritocracy Must Prevail in Malaysia’s Education System
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