September, 2025
Drainage Upgrade Brings Long-Term Relief to Lorong Stampin Barat 4 Residents
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman, Wilfred Yap, said the completion of the RM161,000 drainage upgrading project at Lorong Stampin Barat 4 has brought long-awaited relief to residents who had endured years of water ponding, erosion, and flash flood risks. “This RTP project fulfils a promise to improve the quality of life for residents, especially those living near SK Laksamana. The upgrading of deteriorated earth drains to permanent concrete drains will significantly improve stormwater flow, reduce flash flood risks, and provide a cleaner and safer environment for families and schoolchildren,” Yap saidRead More
World Heart Day 2025 highlights importance of heart health in Sarawak
The World Heart Day 2025 celebration serves as a key platform to raise awareness about maintaining heart health and encouraging Sarawakians to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian, said heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Sarawak and Malaysia, and emphasized that everyone in society must be more conscious of their personal health. “World Heart Day is celebrated worldwide. Even here in the heart of Borneo, Sarawak is part of this global effort because heart health forms an important foundationRead More
2025年世界心脏日庆祝活动
砂副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤表示，现代生活方式引发四大主要风险因素，即所谓的“3+1”。 “也就是高血压（每3人就有1人）、高胆固醇（每3人就有1人）、糖尿病（每6人就有1人），以及肥胖或超重（每2人就有1人）。” 为此，他呼吁全民正视自身健康，并在日常生活中持续实践健康习惯。 也是砂心脏基金会署理主席的沈桂贤在古晋民众会堂主持2025年世界心脏日开幕礼时如是说。 他说，2025年世界心脏日庆祝活动成为砂拉越推动健康意识的重要平台，旨在提高大众对心脏健康的重视，并鼓励人民积极养成健康的生活方式。 他强调，心脏病依然是砂乃至马来西亚的首要死亡原因，所以，社会各阶层必须更关注个人健康。 “全球都庆祝世界心脏日，即使我们身处婆罗洲的丛林深处，砂也不例外，因为心脏健康是国家发展的重要基石。” 沈桂贤说，自砂心脏中心2001年成立以来，已有超过20万名病患在此接受治疗，设施几乎长期满员。 “如果没有这中心，许多生命可能无法挽救。这正是我们庆祝世界心脏日、提升公众健康意识的重要原因。” 出席活动嘉宾包括沈桂贤夫人拿督王淑燕、古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣，以及砂心脏基金信托委员会成员拿督李玉凤。
Wilfred Yap Presents MRP Grant to BEM Olive Garden, Supports UNIFOR Application
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap visited BEM (SIB) Olive Garden to present a Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant of RM15,000 in support of the church’s programmes and community activities. He also presented a letter of support for the church’s application to the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) for a grant of RM56,000. The funds, if approved, will go towards the purchase of a provision LED display and musical instruments to enhance worship services and community programmes. Founded in December 1994, BEM (SIB) Olive Garden has grown into a vibrantRead More
Padawan Municipal Council Deepens Friendship with Geumsan County, Korea
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has reaffirmed its friendship with the Geumsan County Government of South Korea, marking ten years since the signing of their first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2015. MPP Chairman, Cr. Tan Kai, who led the delegation to Geumsan alongside Acting Municipal Secretary, Ir. Ts. Goh Thiam Ho, said the visit reflected MPP’s commitment to strengthen cooperation in technology, agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and trade. “We value our partnership with Geumsan County and believe that this friendship will continue to flourish beyond the 10th anniversary of theRead More
Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang Presents Sarawak Government Minor Rural Project Grants to NGOs and Community Groups
Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang today officiated the handover of the Sarawak Government’s Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to various NGOs, community-based organisations, and associations. The ceremony, held at the Pusat Khidmat Batu Kitang, was attended by community leaders, representatives of recipient organisations, and local residents, highlighting the state government’s continued commitment to grassroots development and community empowerment. In his speech, Lo emphasized the role of local organisations in delivering meaningful activities and improving facilities for the benefit of residents. “The Sarawak Government has always beenRead More
Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang Represents YB Datuk Sebastian Ting at Torabera ACG Festival Opening
Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang, Sarawak State Legislative Assemblyman for Batu Kitang, represented Datuk Sebastian Ting, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, at the opening of the Torabera ACG Festival at The Spring Mall, Kuching today. The festival, celebrating Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG), draws enthusiasts, creators, and communities from across Sarawak and beyond, providing a platform for local talent, cultural exchange, and youth engagement. Speaking on behalf of YB Datuk Sebastian Ting, YB Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang said, “The ACG Festival is more thanRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting Says Caring for the Elderly is Caring for Our Roots
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting urged society to continue caring for the elderly, saying such acts reflect the warmth and compassion that define a caring community. He said true progress is not measured only by economic growth but also by the kindness and mutual support shared among people. “Caring for the elderly is caring for our roots. It is about respecting life and the value of experience,” he said. Speaking at the “Mooncake Mid-Autumn Festival with Silver Companions” charity event hosted byRead More
Wilfred Yap Inspects Completed RTP Parking Project at Masjid Darul Barakah
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap joined officers from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) for the final inspection of a newly completed Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2024 project at Masjid Darul Barakah, Taman Satria Jaya BDC. The RM300,000 project involved the construction of a new parking facility aimed at providing safer and more convenient access for worshippers and the surrounding community. The facility is expected to ease congestion during peak prayer times and community events, while improving overall accessibility. Yap expressed appreciation to MBKS for its role as the implementingRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting Says Caring for the Elderly is Caring for Our Roots
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting urged society to continue caring for the elderly, saying such acts reflect the warmth and compassion that define a caring community. He said true progress is not measured only by economic growth but also by the kindness and mutual support shared among people. “Caring for the elderly is caring for our roots. It is about respecting life and the value of experience,” he said. Speaking at the “Mooncake Mid-Autumn Festival with Silver Companions” charity event hosted byRead More
3rd Borneo Diabetes Conference 2025 Brings Regional Collaboration
The 3rd Borneo Diabetes Conference 2025 was officiated on behalf of Deputy Premier of Sarawak, YB Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, bringing together more than 400 delegates from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and West Malaysia. The conference, which gathered doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and researchers, reflects a growing spirit of regional collaboration in addressing one of today’s most urgent health challenges — diabetes. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 18.3 percent of Malaysian adults are living with diabetes, nearly one in five. In Sarawak,Read More
第3届婆罗洲糖尿病大会主持开幕礼
砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长（旅游）拿督陈超耀代表副总理兼公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤，为第三届婆罗洲糖尿病大会主持开幕。 今年的大会吸引超过400名代表出席，涵盖医生、护士、专职医疗人员及研究人员，来自砂拉越、沙巴、汶莱及西马，体现了跨婆罗洲乃至跨区域的合作精神。 陈超耀指出，糖尿病是当今最严峻的公共卫生挑战之一。根据2023年全国健康与发病率调查，全国有18.3%成年人口患有糖尿病，几乎每五名成年人就有一人确诊。在砂拉越，比例略低，为14%至15%，但随着肥胖率上升，情况依然令人担忧。数据显示，几乎一半砂拉越成年人已属体重过重或肥胖。 他说，因此砂政府已将糖尿病与肥胖问题列为公共卫生重点，并推行多项举措，包括： 他强调，类似的大会对糖尿病防治工作至关重要，不仅有助于知识交流，也能推动伙伴关系，探索创新方法，提升临床实践，强化社区能力，并为公共政策提供参考。 陈超耀代表砂政府感谢大会主办方、医疗专业人士及合作伙伴的付出，并说唯有通过奉献、创新与合作，才能为砂拉越及婆罗洲地区建立更健康的未来。
Milton Foo Advices Public To Stay Vigilant Due To Many Types Of Scams
A retiree from Kuching endured three weeks of fear after falling victim to a scam syndicate that posed as WeChat representatives and Chinese police officers. SUPP Public Complaints Bureau Chief Milton Foo said the woman was nearly conned out of her savings after receiving a call from Shenzhen, where the caller alleged she had registered a second WeChat account linked to fraud. The line was then transferred to a so-called police officer in Hangzhou. “The officer appeared in uniform during a video call, sitting in what looked like a policeRead More
Lo Khere Chiang Rejects Tengku Razaleigh’s Claim on Petroleum Development Act
Batu Kitang State assemblyman Dato’ Ir. Lo Khere Chiang has rejected Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s remarks portraying the Petroleum Development Act (PDA) 1974 as a cornerstone of unity, calling it a “revisionist tale to protect federal interests at Sarawak’s expense.” “Tengku Razaleigh’s attempt to glorify the PDA is nothing more than a revisionist story that shifts blame onto Sarawak’s departed leaders, who can no longer defend themselves,” Lo said. He stressed that Sarawak never consented to the PDA. “Our State Assembly never debated or ratified the Act, and its validity hereRead More
Wilfred Yap Asks Chong Chieng Jen To Respond To Him Directly
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap asked MP Stampin, Chong Chieng Jen to personally respond to political issues instead of relying on his assistant, Michael Kong. “I take note of the recent attack made against me by Mr Michael Kong Feng Nian, special assistant to YB Chong Chieng Jen. While I have no issue with criticism, it is disappointing that YB Chong continues to rely on his assistant to front his political battles instead of taking responsibility himself as both an elected Member of Parliament and State Assemblyman,” Yap saidRead More
陈超耀：关心长者就是关心根源
砂旅游副部长拿督陈超耀呼吁社会大众持续关怀长者，以行动传递温暖与爱心，展现社区温暖的人文精神。他说，一个社会的进步，不仅体现在经济发展，更在于人与人之间的温情与互助。关心长者，就是关心根源，尊重生命与经验的价值。 陈超耀指出，美里社区展现出的公益精神与人文关怀，本身就是独特魅力，也成为旅游推广中不可或缺的价值。 他今早出席由美里社区关怀团队在美里老人之家主办的“中秋月光，银发相伴”爱心活动时，这么表示。 他说，中秋佳节象征团圆与温馨，这场活动不仅让长者们感受到节日的喜悦，更展现了社区的慈善精神。 “这不只是节庆活动，更是社会责任的实践。透过义工团队的努力，让社会大众看见关怀长者的重要性，进而鼓励更多人投入公益，营造温暖有爱的社区。” 他也指出，今天在场的义工中，还有利用学校假期参与的孩子们，在父母陪同下成为“小小义工”，充分体现家庭教育与社会责任的结合。 陈超耀也感谢社区关怀团队及义工们为长者们提供理发、修剪指甲、精油按摩与共进午餐等贴心服务，给予无微不至的关怀，这正是社区团结与凝聚力的体现。 他勉励团队继续发扬团结与爱心的合作精神，把温暖传递给更多需要帮助的人，并祝福在场长者身体健康。
陈超耀：子女更应懂得感恩父母
砂旅游副部长拿督陈超耀呼吁社会大众要好好照顾自己的健康，因为身体属于自己；同时也要珍惜与父母、家人及朋友相聚的时光，子女更应懂得感恩父母，毕竟与父母相处的时光只有数十年。陈超耀日前出席美里山顶花园睦邻委员会妇女组舞蹈班26周年庆典晚宴时致词表示，该舞蹈班走过26年的岁月并不容易。他自2004年起担任时任内阁部长丹斯里陈华贵的政治秘书，就与该睦邻委员会及舞蹈班结缘，至今已有21年。 他欣慰能够受邀出席晚宴，与大家共同庆祝26周年庆典。他指出，这项晚宴吸引了本地超过15个社团组织舞蹈单位参与，每位舞蹈员都盛装出席，先后呈献精彩的表演，为晚会增添光彩。 “美里山顶花园睦邻委员会妇女组舞蹈班将在11月举办砂沙舞蹈大汇演，届时我会全程观赏各舞蹈单位带来的精彩演出。” 此外，主办方也为9月份生日的两位舞蹈教师陈国桦及叶义伟庆生，并献上礼物，场面温馨感人。 当晚出席的舞蹈单位包括：廉律睦邻委员会舞蹈班、砂拉越加拉毕人妇女协会、砂人联党埔奕支部、美里大埔同乡会妇女组舞蹈班、美里诏安会馆、砂人联党史纳汀支部、爱舞团、北砂六桂堂宗亲会、美里海南会馆妇女团康乐舞蹈班、Miri Charity Line Dance、美里蔡氏公会、百老汇舞蹈学院、美里兴安会馆、美里杨氏宗亲会、美里潮州公会、美里长虹文娱社、美里德教会紫星阁、砂人联党美里（卑尔骚）支部及砂人联党柏戈奴支部。
Electrical Meter Wiring Fire at KMC Flat, SUPP Kuching Youth Ensures Resident’s Safety
A fire caused by faulty electrical meter wiring broke out at a three-storey KMC Flat in Bakong on Tuesday and fortunately, no injuries were reported. SUPP Kuching Youth Chief Nicholas Wung Duk Ying, together with several youth members, rushed to the scene immediately to assess the situation and contacted the relevant authorities for assistance. The Padungan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO) responded promptly, taking swift action to contain the fire and inspect the wiring system to prevent further risks. Power supply was temporarily disruptedRead More
沈桂贤：砂子民共同确保砂进步与繁荣
砂拉越如今因在再生能源发展方面的快速进展而备受瞩目，已被定位为不仅是马来西亚，也是东盟的能源枢纽。 在“砂拉越优先”理念下，砂拉越以《后疫情发展战略2030》（PCDS 2030）为蓝图，先后推行多项举措，包括成立砂拉越石油公司（PETROS）、砂拉越发展银行（DBOS）、砂电视台TVS、砂拉越海岸警卫队，以及电子钱包应用程式S Pay Global。 不过，砂副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤指出，这段发展历程仍未完成，因为仍有部分《1963年大马建国契约》（MA63）下的权利尚未落实。 “MA63在马来西亚成立58年后的2021年，才最终被纳入联邦宪法。然而，迄今仍有一些问题未解决，例如财政资源，以及在医疗和教育领域的自主权。”他说。 他是在2025年马来西亚日庆典特别致辞时发表上述言论。 沈桂贤呼吁所有砂拉越子民，无论身在何处，都应继续履行各自的角色和责任，确保砂拉越的进步与繁荣。他强调，砂拉越社会一贯坚持的人民团结、种族和谐与宗教包容，必须持续守护，作为落实《后疫情发展战略2030》的根基。 他说，这些努力将确保砂拉越实现经济繁荣，推动兼顾各方、无一人被边缘化的发展，同时维护环境的可持续性。
Pipe Burst in Batu 10 Old Town Prompted Swift Response
A major pipe burst occurred at Batu 10 Old Town yesterday afternoon, leaving the area badly affected. Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang said he was alerted of the incident at about 3pm by Cr. Lim Liang Kee and Penghulu Lim Eng Huat before immediately contacting the Kuching Water Board (KWB). “I wish to sincerely thank the GM and officers of KWB for their swift action in attending to the matter,” he said. Lo, however, noted that the aftermath of the burst had left the area in disarray.Read More
