Monday, June 8th, 2026
New fire hydrant installed at Jalan Ketitir after years of community advocacy
Padawan Municipal Councillor Gerald Goh has welcomed the installation of a new fire hydrant at Jalan Ketitir, describing it as the result of more than two decades of persistent advocacy by residents and continuous efforts by community leaders. Goh said resident Chai Chien Sheng had been raising concerns about the lack of functional fire hydrants in the area for over 20 years. Although three hydrants originally served the neighbourhood, all had gradually become non operational, prompting numerous reports and appeals to restore the facilities. Recognising the importance of public safety,Read More
Datuk Sebastian Ting receives Outstanding Tourism Pioneer Award
Datuk Sebastian Ting, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, has been awarded the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) Outstanding Tourism Pioneer Award in recognition of his contributions to tourism development. According to TVS, the award was presented during a ceremony held on June 4 at Il Hwa Dang, Samcheonggak in Seoul, South Korea, in conjunction with the 41st anniversary celebration of the Seoul International Travel Fair. The award recognises leaders who have made a significant impact on the development of the global tourism industry and acknowledgesRead More
RTP 2027 drainage upgrade proposed for Jalan Hui Sing Lorong 5/2 and 5/4
Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has conducted a site visit together with officers from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to inspect a proposed drainage upgrading project at the back lane of Jalan Hui Sing Lorong 5/2 and Lorong 5/4 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2027. According to Yap, the visit was carried out following requests and complaints from residents regarding the poor condition of the back lane and the existing drainage system, which have raised concerns over environmental hygiene, water flow and long term maintenance. He said theRead More
许徳婉：雪州非伊斯兰宗教场所规划指南引起关注
近日雪兰莪州政府通过的非伊斯兰宗教场所规划指南引发社会广泛关注与争议，相关指南涉及限制非伊斯兰宗教场所设立地点及附加条件的内容，引起部分长期认同行动党主张多元文化与宗教自由的民众质疑。 人联党中央妇女组主席兼砂总理政治秘书许德婉认为，砂行动党有责任向砂民清楚交代其立场。 她指出，行动党长期以来以捍卫多元文化、宗教自由及公平对待各族群与各宗教为政治理念，并以此获得华社及非穆斯林社会支持，但如今在其参与执政的州属却出现具争议性的政策，自然引发质疑。 她表示，雪兰莪州政府是在行动党参与执政下通过有关规划指南，因此必须回答，这是否就是行动党一贯的价值观。 “如果是，那么过去对华社及非穆斯林社会的承诺是否只是竞选口号？” “如果不是，为何行动党雪兰莪州议员允许如此具争议性的政策静悄悄通过？” 她强调，砂民更关注的是，行动党参与执政州政府所推行的政策，是否反映其真实立场。 她因此呼吁砂行动党必须清楚说明，是否认同有关政策方向，以及是否接受对非伊斯兰宗教场所设立地点及附加条件的限制。 她说，砂行动党不应继续保持沉默，若不认同应公开表达立场并向中央施压要求撤回；若认同，也应坦诚解释理由，而非在砂拉越高举监督制衡旗帜，却在面对同党执政州属争议政策时避而不谈。 她指出，砂拉越长期以来以多元宗教与族群和谐共处为荣，并透过UNIFOR等机制协助不同宗教团体改善设施与发展，体现包容精神。 她强调，砂民更希望看到促进理解与包容的政策，而非增加限制或制造疑虑的措施。 她呼吁砂行动党正面回应社会关切，并明确说明是否认同雪州有关非伊斯兰宗教场所规划指南的方向，同时质疑其所谓“自主性”是否真正落实在实际政治立场之中。
陈超耀荣获杰出旅游先锋奖
砂拉越旅游、创意产业及表演艺术副部长拿督陈超耀获颁首尔国际旅游展（SITF）“杰出旅游先锋奖”，以表彰他对旅游业发展的贡献。 据TVS报道，该奖项于6月4日在韩国首尔三清阁（Il-Hwa-Dang, Samcheonggak）举行的颁奖典礼上颁发，以配合首尔国际旅游展第41周年庆典。 该奖项旨在表彰对全球旅游业发展具有重要影响力的领导者，以肯定他们在推动可持续及包容性旅游发展方面所作出的贡献。 该奖项每年颁发给来自韩国及海外的杰出人士，由SITF旅游奖评审委员会经过严格评选后选出。 今年共有7位得奖者获得该荣誉，包括来自韩国及其他国家的旅游界代表，其中也包括斯里兰卡旅游副部长 Ruwan Ranasinghe。 此次获奖肯定了陈超耀在推广砂拉越作为旅游目的地方面的努力，以及他推动砂州旅游业在国际舞台发展的各项举措。 首尔国际旅游展至今已迈入第41届，已成为韩国最具代表性的旅游展会之一，为全球旅游业者提供交流平台，推动国际旅游合作与发展。
