May, 2026
砂艺术、手工艺品和音乐嘉年华
砂旅游部副部长兼卑尔骚区议员拿督陈超耀表示，类似砂艺术、手工艺品和音乐嘉年华的活动，不仅展现砂拉越丰富独特的文化遗产，也有助于加强创意经济发展及支持本地艺术工作者与表演者。 砂旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀昨日出席由JK Art & Culture Enterprise与SACHSMalaysia联合主办，在美里帝宫城市广场举行的“2026年砂艺术、手工艺品和音乐嘉年华”主持开幕致词时，如是表示。 他说，该嘉年华是一项极具意义的活动，体现砂拉越在保存、推广及提升文化遗产方面所作出的努力。 “这项活动汇聚来自各地区的工艺师、表演者及创意工作者，为文化交流、创新与艺术欣赏提供良好平台。” 他说，砂拉越拥有多元文化、传统与艺术表达，而类似活动除了展示砂拉越文化特色，也进一步推动文化旅游及创意产业发展。 陈超耀指出，砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部一直鼓励更多能够推广文化旅游及创意产业的活动，并将其视为推动经济增长的重要动力。 “这类嘉年华活动不仅有助于旅游业发展，也能吸引游客前来，并进一步将砂拉越打造成为区域重要文化旅游目的地。” 他也赞扬JK Art & Culture Enterprise、SACHS Malaysia及所有合作单位，为筹办该活动所付出的努力与贡献。 “你们致力于推广艺术、手工艺及音乐文化的精神，值得肯定，也符合我们共同维护及传承文化遗产的目标。” 他呼吁民众踊跃参与嘉年华活动，亲身体验砂拉越丰富多彩的艺术与文化，并通过实际行动支持本地创意产业发展。
New building 15/5
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) new building to start soon Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has officially received the completed Earthwork Project (Phase 1) for its new MPP Building, marking an important milestone in the council’s future development plans. The earthwork project, covering approximately 12.6 acres, has achieved full completion of its primary scope. The works included the filling of 34 agricultural ponds, installation of temporary hoarding, turfing, fencing works and overall site preparation for the next phase of construction. During a site inspection, MPP Chairman Tan Kai, accompanied by MPP CouncilRead More
RM100,000 RTP Allocation to Upgrade St Ann Church Car Park
Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang has allocated RM100,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme to construct a new car park at St Ann Church. Lo said the project is aimed at improving accessibility, safety and convenience for church members and visitors, especially during gatherings and services. “This initiative reflects our continued commitment under GPS to enhance community facilities and support the needs of the local community,” he said.
Lo slams delayed action by Sarawak Water over Mile 10 issue
Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has strongly criticised Sarawak Water over its handling of a prolonged low water pressure issue affecting a row of 12 shophouses at Mile 10. Expressing frustration, Lo said the problem had persisted for nearly two years despite numerous complaints from the shop owners. “Only after we went to Sarawak Water and banged on the table last month did they take action. And the shocking thing is it took them a week to fix it,” he said. The issue was eventually resolved after theRead More
Kho Teck Wan urges PM for a fair budget
Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, has called for a fair and balanced approach to federal budget rationalisation, warning that across the board cuts could further widen existing healthcare disparities in Sarawak. Referring to recent assurances by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that expenditure rationalisation will not affect healthcare hiring or school capacity, Kho said concerns in Sarawak remain valid due to the state’s lower starting point. She highlighted that Sarawak General Hospital, a 1,000 bed facility, should have about 5,500 staff based on national norms, but currently operatesRead More
Miri pickleball tournament highlights growing community spirit
Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting today joined a pickleball tournament organised by the SUPP Piasau Branch, expressing appreciation to participants and organisers for their strong support and enthusiasm. He said the encouraging response from the public reflects the growing appeal of the sport, which continues to gain momentum across the country. “Pickleball may be relatively new, but its development has been rapid and remarkable. It is something we can take pride in, as the sport first originated here in Miri, with the Malaysia Pickleball Association also registered locally,” heRead More
陈超耀出席匹克球赛
砂人联党卑尔骚区议员拿督陈超耀律师今日出席人联党卑尔骚支部主办的匹克球赛，并鼓励更多民众，特别是家庭成员参与这项适合各年龄层的运动。 他表示，匹克球虽然是相对较新的运动，但发展迅速，令人鼓舞。更值得美里人自豪的是，这项运动最早是在美里兴起，而马来西亚匹克球总会也在本地注册。 他说，如今匹克球已逐渐在全国各地受到欢迎，越来越多社区开始参与和推广。 陈超耀指出，匹克球的特色在于容易学习、包容性强，并适合不同年龄层参与。 “它就像羽球和其他我们熟悉的运动一样，有潜力成为日常生活的一部分。” 他鼓励民众踊跃参与匹克球，通过运动保持活跃，也增进家人之间的感情，并加强社区联系。 陈超耀也感谢所有参赛者踊跃参与，并表示大家的热情与支持，让这类活动更具意义，也更成功。 他也向人联党卑尔骚支部妇女组、青年团及全体筹委会成员表达谢意，感谢他们的付出与努力，使比赛顺利举行。
Datuk Sebastian Ting marks Bomba Malaysia golden jubilee with tribute to five decades of service
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting paid tribute to Bomba Malaysia as the department celebrated its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a remarkable achievement in a field filled with daily challenges and risks. He said that for five decades, the fire and rescue department has remained at the forefront during times of disaster, including fires, landslips, maritime emergencies and other crises, consistently demonstrating readiness and commitment to protect lives and property. Ting noted that the golden jubilee is not only a reflection ofRead More
陈超耀祝贺消拯局成立50周年
卑尔骚区议员拿督陈超耀律师今日祝贺马来西亚消拯局成立50周年，并形容这是一个意义非凡的重要里程碑。 他说，50年的服务历程并不简单，尤其消拯人员每天都面对不同挑战、不确定性及风险，始终站在灾难与紧急事故前线。 “无论是火灾、土崩、海上紧急事故或其他危机，消拯人员总是在第一时间挺身而出，守护人民安全。” 陈超耀表示，金禧纪念不仅是回顾过去成就，也提醒大家消拯局的服务旅程仍会继续，未来还需要更多奉献与卓越表现。 他今早出席配合马来西亚消拯局50周年举行的消拯金禧跑活动时说，共有2314名参加者参与，场面热烈。 他也祝贺美里消拯局成功主办这项年度活动，并表示今年活动配合金禧纪念举行，更具特别意义。 陈超耀感谢所有参加者，包括美里市民及来自汶莱的朋友踊跃支持，让活动顺利举行。 他说，今早天气良好，也希望大家未来继续拥有良好环境、健康身体，并共享更多美好时光。
