October, 2025
Wilfred Yap Encourages Students to Strive for Excellence and Embrace Innovation
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap today officiated the SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor (SMK DPHA Gapor) 2025 Graduation and Excellence Awards Ceremony, held to celebrate the achievements of students in both academics and co-curricular activities. In his speech, Yap expressed appreciation to the school for the invitation and commended the dedication of teachers, parents, and the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) for their collective efforts in nurturing future talents for Sarawak. He congratulated all award recipients and encouraged them to continue striving for greater success. “Student success does not dependRead More
Datuk Sebastian Ting Cup Canada Hill Cross Country Challenge 2025 Open for Registration
The 11th Datuk Sebastian Ting Cup Canada Hill Cross Country Challenge will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 2.30 pm at Canada Hill, Miri. Registration is open until Tuesday, November 11, and all interested participants are invited to sign up. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting, who is also the event’s patron and sponsor, will officiate at the flag-off ceremony that afternoon. Participants may choose from several categories based on age and fitness levels: Men’s Open (4.5 km), Women’s Open (3.8 km), Men’s Veteran (2.5 km), Women’sRead More
拿督陈超耀杯加拿大山越野挑战赛供报名
2025年第11届拿督陈超耀杯加拿大山越野挑战赛将于12月7日(星期日)下午2时30分在美里加拿大山举行,报名截止日期在11月11日(星期二),欢迎有意参加者报名参与。 这项赛会的主宾兼赞助人为砂旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀,他将在当天下午主持开跑仪式。 参赛者可依据年龄及体能选择参赛组别,主办单位设有4.5公里男子公开组、3.8公里女子公开组、2.5公里男子宿将组、2.5公里女子宿将组及趣味组,每位报名费为65令吉。 在奖金方面,男子公开组及女子公开组第1名可获得500令吉现金奖及奖杯,第2名400令吉现金奖及奖杯,第3名可300令吉现金奖及奖杯,第4名250令吉现金奖及奖杯,第5名200令吉现金奖及奖杯,及第6至第10名80令吉及奖杯。 至于,男子宿将组及女子宿将组第1名可获得350令吉现金奖及奖杯,第2名250令吉现金奖及奖杯,第3名可200令吉现金奖及奖杯,第4名150令吉现金奖及奖杯,第5名100令吉现金奖及奖杯,及第6至第10名80令吉及奖杯。 此外,在男子或女子公开组的参赛者,只要是首位在限时30分钟或25分钟内抵达终点,即可赢取一笔额外的现金奖,这笔奖金从过去数届赛会累积至今年已达1万令吉,至今未有参赛者能在限时内完成挑战赢走奖金。 所有报名者可在12月6日(星期六)早上10时至傍晚6时,前往美里人造湖公园的美里马拉松协会办事处领取参赛参赛包,包括T恤。 有意报名者可以通过上网报名,https://www.jomrun.com/event/11thCHTC2025,或是前往富丽华商业中心的Share Tea领取报名表格。 如有任何询问可以拨电联络美里跑步具乐部主席兼筹备会主席邓瑞民,电话:0198844172。
叶耀星视察实旦宾村礼堂户外厨房工程
位于KPJ医院后方的实旦宾村(Kampung Stampin)礼堂户外厨房工程预计将于2025年12月14日竣工,工程隶属2024年农村转型计划(RTP),拨款总额为5万令吉。 哥打圣淘沙区议员叶耀星昨日与古晋南市政局(MBKS)官员一同前往实旦宾村视察,并正式将工程移交予实旦宾村发展与保安委员会(JKKK)。 该项升级工程于2025年10月14日动工,内容包括兴建全新的屋顶结构、烹饪区及储物空间,用于存放厨房用具与设备。 根据文告指出,工程将由JKKK以“互助合作”(gotong-royong)方式执行,古晋南市政局则负责监督与技术指导,以确保施工品质与标准达标。 叶耀星表示,升级后的户外厨房将为村民提供更完善的公共空间,方便举办由JKKK或当地社区主办的社交、文化及节庆活动。 “这项RTP计划真正体现了社区赋权的精神,村民与政府携手合作,共同改善自身的设施。 “这不仅强化了社区凝聚力,也确保每一分钱的公共资源都能真正惠及民众。”他说。 他同时感谢古晋南市政局在发展项目中的持续协助与合作,让地方建设得以高效落实。 “在市政局的技术指导与居民积极参与下,我们得以在选区内实现更可持续、更具包容性的社区发展。”叶耀星补充道。 叶耀星也重申,他将继续支持实旦宾村及哥打圣淘沙选区内其他地区的发展,并与基层领袖紧密合作,识别并落实符合地方需求的计划。
Kho Teck Wan urges DAP to fulfil Federal responsibilities before proposing state hospital
Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Central Women Section Chairman and Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Kho Teck Wan, has called on DAP leaders to focus on their Federal duties before proposing for a state-owned hospital in Sarawak. In response to DAP assemblywoman Violet Yong’s call to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian to consider DAP Sarawak Chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s proposal for a state-run hospital, Kho said healthcare funding and hospital development fall under the Federal Government’s jurisdiction. “YB Chong is an elected Member of Parliament,Read More
RTP Project to Upgrade Kampung Stampin Community Hall Kitchen
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap today visited Kampung Stampin together with officers from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to inspect and officially hand over the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2024 project for upgrading works at Balairaya Kampung Stampin (Belakang KPJ). Yap said the RM50,000 project involves the renovation of the outdoor kitchen through the construction of a new roofing structure, cooking area, and storage space for kitchen utensils and equipment. He explained that the upgrading work will be carried out by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) KampungRead More
Completion Of Drains And Pedestrians Walk In BDC
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin today witnessed the official completion of a Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project worth RM200,000 to upgrade drainage and pedestrian walkways near SK Satria Jaya, BDC. Implemented by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and carried out by Permata Kukuh Sdn. Bhd, the project covered areas between SK Satria Jaya, BDC Lorong B2, and BDC Lorong B3A. Completed one month ahead of schedule, the project has improved drainage efficiency, provided safer pedestrian access, and enhanced overall connectivity for nearby residents and school children.Read More
Opposition Should Do Their Homework Before Speaking, Says Dr Sim
Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has questioned whether Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen truly understands the financial and operational realities behind his proposal for the Sarawak Government to establish state-owned private hospitals that charge public hospital rates. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said the idea may sound appealing in theory but is not practical without understanding the actual costs of running a hospital. “If such a hospital were to be built, it would essentially follow theRead More
沈桂贤:反对党应先做功课才发言
砂副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生质疑,行动党的实旦宾区国会议员张健仁是否了解他提出的建议背后的财务和运营现实,即砂拉越政府设立向砂拉越人民收取公立医院费用的州有私立医院。 他表示,这个想法看似诱人,但实际上,如果不了解运营一家医院的真实成本,就不可能实现。 他指出,如果要建造这样一所医院,它基本上会效仿现有的砂拉越心脏中心模式,该中心由州政府建造,但由联邦卫生部运营。 “考虑到我们心脏中心的手术流程,仅是用于疏通心脏动脉的医疗材料费用就约为8千至1万令吉令吉,这还不包括医生和护士的费用或水电费,所以这能负担得起吗?” 沈桂贤今日出席主持砂拉越国际老龄化会议(SICA)开幕式后接受记者采访时,如是说道。 也是砂公共卫生、房屋及地方政府部长的沈桂贤表示,由于联邦政府以每月仅10令吉的象征性费用从砂拉越租用该设施,这使得卫生部能够补贴患者的费用,使他们只需支付300至500令吉即可进行同样的救命手术。 “这就是为什么我不确定张健仁是否知道自己在说什么。 他应该先做功课,这样才知道自己在说什么。” 与此同时,沈桂贤就相关问题呼吁砂拉越议员在国会中发声,以确保砂拉越获得更公平的待遇,特别是在医疗基础设施资金方面。 他表示,联邦政府资助吉打州的一家癌症医院,而砂拉越却必须先资助自己的癌症医院项目,然后才能获得报销,这很不公平。 “我四月份参加第一次会议时,才知道联邦政府在亚罗士打建造了一家名为北部地区癌症中心的癌症医院,拥有200张床位,耗资9.06亿令吉。” “为什么他们不要求吉打州政府先付钱?为什么到了砂拉越,他们却要求我们先付钱?难道我们不都是马来西亚人吗?” 他赞扬砂总理阿邦佐哈里不顾资金困难,同意继续建造癌症医院,将砂拉越人民的健康放在首位。 “我们的总理非常仁慈。他总是把我们的人民放在第一位。既然联邦政府说他们没钱,我们也不想继续说没钱,因为我们不想我们的人民死于癌症。” 沈桂贤重申,砂拉越已在其能力范围内尽最大努力,但他敦促砂拉越议员“了解自己在说什么”,并继续在吉隆坡争取该州应得的份额。
叶耀星:华小长是我国教育体系不可或缺的一部分
哥打圣淘沙区议员叶耀星(Wilfred Yap)严厉抨击学者莫哈末礼端迪阿都拉(Dr Mohd Ridhuan Tee Abdullah)近日提出的言论,后者因学校礼堂出租活动涉及酒精饮品事件,而呼吁政府废除或取消资助全国华文小学(SJKC)。 叶耀星表示,礼端迪在10月24日的脸书贴文中,建议华团全面接管全国华校的经费与管理,将其从政府资助体系中剔除,并呼吁政府将华校废除或改为国民型学校,声称华校是“国家团结的障碍”。 叶耀星发文告批评该言论“敏感且脱离现实”,并强调:“必须明确指出,华文小学并非完全由政府资助。虽然教育部负担教师薪金及部分日常开销,但校方董事部仍需自行承担校舍维护及设施提升的费用。” 他指出,为了弥补资金缺口,华校常通过社区筹款及礼堂出租活动来维持日常运作与校舍改善。 “制定一刀切政策既不合理也不实际。许多礼堂租借活动均在非上课时间举行,且学生并未参与或出席。相关活动皆由校董会透明管理,不会影响学校的教育操守或公共性质。” 叶耀星补充,涉及学校设施的政策应以灵活性、情境及公正为指导原则,并确保凡涉及学生的活动必须保持无酒精环境。 他强调:“华文小学长期以来是我国教育体系不可或缺的一部分,不仅培育学术人才,也促进文化多元。仅因筹款方式而质疑华校的正当性,反映出对其财政现实与教育贡献的无知。” 他呼吁政府应与校董及社群建设性对话,制定兼顾问责与学校自主的平衡政策。 另一方面,首相安华于10月23日重申,政府绝不会妥协任何在校园内供应酒精或违反教育价值观的活动,即便该场地是在放学后由外部团体如校友会租用,也不得违背国家教育理念与原则。
SUPP Youth Chief Welcomes Court Ruling on Sabah’s Revenue Rights
SUPP Kuching Branch Youth Chairman Nicholas Wung Duk Ying has hailed the recent Kota Kinabalu High Court decision declaring the Federal Government’s failure to return 40 percent of Sabah’s net revenue as unconstitutional, calling it a landmark victory for the state and its people. Delivered on October 17, the judgment requires the Federal Government to begin a new review with the Sabah Government within 90 days and conclude an agreement within 180 days to enforce the entitlement under Articles 112C and 112D of the Federal Constitution. Wung said the rulingRead More
Wilfred Yap Calls on Vernacular Schools Policies To Be Flexible
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap urged for flexibility and practicality in policies concerning vernacular schools, following remarks by Ridhuan Tee Abdullah calling for the abolition or full privatisation of government-funded Chinese vernacular schools over the issue of alcohol being served at certain school events. Yap described the comments as insensitive and disconnected from the realities faced by these schools. “Chinese vernacular schools are not fully funded by the government. While the Ministry of Education covers teachers’ salaries and certain operational costs, school boards still have to shoulder the burdenRead More
Lo Khere Chiang Says DAP Sarawak’s Record Shows Failure to Defend State’s Rights
Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang has criticised DAP Sarawak’s claim of championing “checks and balances,” saying the party’s past actions show inconsistency and failure to defend Sarawak’s core interests. Responding to DAP Sarawak chairman YB Chong Chieng Jen’s recent remarks calling for stronger opposition representation in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, Lo said accountability must be matched by consistent advocacy for Sarawak’s rights. “Accountability is indeed important. But when Sarawak’s core rights were being tested, did DAP Sarawak speak clearly, consistently, and decisively for Sarawak? The recordRead More
罗克强:砂拉越发展建立在稳定与自主
峇都吉当区议员拿督罗克强指出,砂行动党领袖张健仁日前呼吁在砂立法议会中增加反对党代表,以强化“制衡”与保障民权,但他质疑行动党在砂拉越核心权益受挑战时,是否真正清楚、坚定、持续地为砂发声。 罗克强表示,张健仁曾在砂立法议会公开承诺,要让砂拉越获得50%税收回酬及20%石油税权,但多年过去毫无成果,砂也未因他的努力获得一分一毫额外收入。 他指出,2019年砂政府落实石油产品5%销售税(SST)时,据前总检察长汤米汤玛斯透露,当时的联邦财政部长林冠英曾提出异议,或影响砂拉越征收该税的能力,但砂行动党当时并未在关键时刻坚决维护砂拉越的权益。 “如果真正以捍卫砂拉越为优先,就必须解释为何在那一刻保持沉默。” 罗克强也质疑,张健仁在担任国会议员逾20年期间,是否曾要求国家石油公司(Petronas)公开财务账目,接受国会监督。 “若反对党的职责是质询,为何未曾质询?若是监督,为何未曾监督?若是捍卫砂拉越利益,为何未曾带头捍卫?” 他指出,这些并非小事,而是关乎砂拉越经济尊严与应有的国家收入份额。 “经过二十多年,一个合理的问题是:他是推动了砂拉越的进步,还是阻碍了?尤其是与拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里领导下所取得的实际成就相比。” 罗克强强调,即便是在独中统考(UEC)课题上,最终为砂拉越承认UEC的并非行动党,而是已故砂前首长阿德南沙登(Tok Nan),他以一纸签令完成承认;反观行动党执政联邦多届后,西马至今仍未承认UEC。 “行动党可以开出许多承诺,但无法兑现。砂政党联盟(GPS)不会作出无法落实的承诺——凡列入政纲,必定落实。” 他说,在拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里领导下,砂拉越的成果有目共睹:5%石油销售税已全面落实,砂石油公司(PETROS)获正式承认为唯一天然气总汇商,砂拉越对油气行业的营运控制权逐步回归砂人之手,这些都是事实,而非口号。 “砂拉越的发展建立在稳定与自主之上,我们的方向由本身决定,不受外来政党操控。砂拉越不能成为外来政党扩展政治影响的平台。” 他指出,砂行动党并非独立的砂拉越政党,其方针与策略皆受西马行动党中央领导层指示,因此在许多关键课题上,其立场往往无法反映砂拉越实际需求。 “政治辩论值得欢迎,但若以外来政治议程分化砂拉越人民,这是砂拉越不能接受的。” 罗克强也提到,林冠英在2019年声称砂拉越将在三年内破产的言论已被事实否定,砂拉越财政稳健,实力自证。 “若今日的领袖仍无法在关键时刻挺身捍卫砂拉越,就无权声称能代表砂拉越的未来。” 他强调,砂拉越的团结、和平与和谐是力量所在,而砂拉越的进步是全体人民的共同责任。 “砂拉越优先,永远砂拉越。”
叶耀星:砂拉越成功根源在于团结
哥打圣淘沙区议员叶耀星(Wilfred Yap Yau Sin)强烈批评民主行动党(DAP)提议重新定义“原住民”,以将第三代华裔、印裔及其他族裔砂拉越人纳入“原住民”范畴的做法,认为此举可能侵蚀砂原住民的宪法保障地位。 叶耀星今日发表声明指出,真正的平等不应以牺牲宪法既定的原住民权利为代价。 “虽然这种提议听起来似乎公平,但它忽略了维护砂拉越原住民特殊宪法地位与文化权利的重要性。” 他说,作为哥打圣淘沙区州议员,他服务的对象涵盖马来、达雅、华裔、印裔及其他族群,因为“真正的领导是公平的,而非分裂的政治”。 他强调,真正的平等应是确保人人拥有平等的机会,而不是削弱他人传承的文化与身份。 “砂拉越的力量一直来自多元,而非一律。” 叶耀星指出,行动党身为由希盟主导的联邦政府核心成员,掌握多个部长职,应在国家层面兑现承诺,而非空谈政治口号。 “如果行动党真心认为第三代华裔、印裔及其他砂拉越人应被承认为原住民或土著,那就应在联邦层面推动落实,因为他们在那里才真正有权力。” 他批评行动党一方面指责砂政府政策,另一方面却未能兑现其长期的全国性承诺,这种做法并不真诚。 相较于行动党的“政治修辞”,叶耀星强调砂政党联盟(GPS)政府通过具体制度实现社会公义。 他举例说,州公共服务的全自动电子招聘系统(e-Recruitment)确保“以能力取人,不受政治或种族干扰”。 此外,GPS政府已承认独中统考文凭(UEC)可用于申请州公务员职位,而行动党尽管曾在布城执政,却未能在全国落实此承诺。 “如果行动党真重视教育平等与包容,就该先在全国层面履行自己的承诺,再来对他人说教。” 叶耀星同时为砂财政状况辩护,指出砂收入已从2016年的60亿令吉增至2024年的142亿令吉,归功于稳健治理、审慎理财与经济多元化。 他强调,砂拉越保持马来西亚最高信用评级(AAA)之一,发展资金均重新投入基础建设、农村发展、教育与医疗领域。 他补充,砂发展银行(DBOS)与砂石油公司(Petros)展现出透明与创新的融资模式,使砂能实现永续成长,而不增加纳税人负担。 “这才是真正的问责:是看得见的进步,而不是被遗忘的承诺。” 他最后指出,砂拉越的成功根源在于团结,GPS政府的发展议程包容、务实且以民为本。 叶耀星强调,挑拨族群情绪、分化选民的政治在砂拉越没有立足之地,砂需要的是成果,而非口号。
Yap Urges DAP to Deliver Promises Instead of Political Rhetoric
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap has urged the opposition to focus on delivering results rather than making empty political statements, saying that leadership should be measured by action and accountability. He said the recent DAP Sarawak Convention once again highlighted the opposition’s tendency to make appealing resolutions without depth or consistency. “As the assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, I serve people of all backgrounds because true leadership is about fairness, not factional politics,” Yap said. He criticised DAP’s proposal to redefine “natives” to include all third-generation Sarawakians of Chinese, Indian,Read More
Wilfred Yap Hands Over RM10,000 MRP Grant to Rejimen 511 (AW) Kem Ria
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap handed over a Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocation of RM10,000 to the Tabung Kebajikan Rejimen 511 (Askar Wataniah) Kem Ria to support the purchase of essential electronic equipment and facility upgrades. The cheque was presented to Lt Kol Khairul Azri Bin Abdullah, Commanding Officer of Kem Ria, during a brief ceremony held at the camp. According to Yap, the allocation will be used to purchase several key items aimed at enhancing the comfort and working environment of the regiment’s personnel. These include one unitRead More
Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian officiates reopening of Miri Selesa Pacific Hospital
The reopening of Miri’s Selesa Pacific Hospital marks a significant milestone in Sarawak’s continuous efforts over the past 30 years to strengthen both its public and private healthcare systems, said Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian. He said the reopening represents more than just a brand revival but also a continuation of the spirit and dedication of Sarawak’s healthcare professionals who have played a vital role in the state’s development agenda. “This hospital, first established 30 yearsRead More
Nicholas Wung Says Banning Alcohol Is A Setback For Fundraising In Chinese School
SUPP Kuching Branch Youth Chief Nicholas Wung Duk Ying stated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent statement in Parliament prohibiting government schools from hosting any events involving alcohol is a setback to the fundraising efforts that have long sustained the development of Chinese primary schools. Wung explained that for decades, Chinese schools have depended on fundraising dinners, hall rentals for weddings, and community banquets to supplement limited government allocations. The sudden move to restrict such events, he said, has sparked strong dissatisfaction among the Chinese community. However, justRead More
沈桂贤:水利灌溉局的角色愈发重要
砂副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤表示,砂拉越水利灌溉局(DID)将持续强化其技术与创新角色,推动以科技、创新及思维转型为基础的可持续发展,符合“砂拉越迈向繁荣2030”的总体方向。 他说,水利灌溉局作为技术机构,在确保砂拉越基础建设发展符合永续原则、兼顾环境平衡方面,扮演着关键角色。 “水利灌溉局是承担重大责任的技术机构之一,全国获政府正式认可的技术机构仅有数个,包括公共工程局(JKR)与水利灌溉局(DID)。” 他是在出席于本月周五晚举行的2025年砂拉越水利灌溉局感恩晚宴上致词时,如是表示。 沈桂贤指出,随着气候变化与城市发展带来的挑战日益复杂,水利灌溉局的角色愈发重要,必须通过新思维与创新方法应对,包括在排水与防洪系统中引入“自然化”(naturalization)理念,以平衡工程与生态的关系。 “转型必须从思维开始,从我们自身的观念转变开始。正如我刚才提到的,当我们求学时,还没有人真正了解气候变化或意识到它的重要性。” 他感谢砂拉越水利灌溉局全体人员的敬业与专业精神,称该局已成为砂拉越永续与具韧性发展的关键支柱之一。 当晚仪式也举行颁发感谢证书、纪念牌与纪念品,由拿督阿玛沈桂贤亲自颁赠,以表扬水利灌溉局职员对砂拉越发展所作出的贡献。
