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

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

Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the disclosure in Parliament that Sarawak contributed RM285.4 billion to Malaysia’s petroleum revenue between 2018 and 2024 highlights the state’s vital role in the national oil and gas industry. He was referring to the statement by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, who revealed that Malaysia’s total petroleum revenue for the period amounted to RM775.2 billion — with Sarawak contributing RM285.4 billion, Peninsular Malaysia RM284.8 billion, and Sabah RM205 billion. Yap said these figures,Read More

The Sarawak Government remains committed to strengthening harmony and unity among people of different faiths, in line with its vision of making the state a model of a peaceful and respectful multiracial society. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian emphasised the importance of unity and education as the foundation for a progressive society. He said the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith, which highlight the oneness of humanity and the value of education, align closely with the Sarawak Government’s aspirations to build an inclusive, knowledgeable, and ethical society.Read More

The Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025 project for the upgrading of Taman Rekreasi Borneo Garden has been successfully completed, marking another milestone in efforts to enhance community facilities in Kota Sentosa. State Assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, YB Wilfred Yap, witnessed the final inspection and completion of the project, which was implemented by Syarikat Pembinaan Hafiz at a cost of RM50,000. He said the project was supervised by officers from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Yap added that the upgrading of the recreational park is part of his ongoing commitmentRead More

The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) 10th Mile Sub Branch held a meaningful event to distribute membership cards to new members, marking their official induction into the SUPP family. The ceremony was officiated by Batu Kitang Assemblyman and SUPP Batu Kitang Branch Chairman, Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang, who personally handed over the membership cards and warmly welcomed the new members. In his address, Lo commended the new members for their commitment to join SUPP, saying their decision reflected faith in the party’s leadership and vision for Sarawak. He saidRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has voiced deep concern over the growing number of scam cases in Sarawak, warning that the problem has become increasingly sophisticated and widespread. “Scams are now targeting victims through online investment offers, fake job advertisements, e-commerce frauds, and impersonation of government or financial officers,” he said, calling for stronger action and smarter prevention to address the issue. Yap said enforcement agencies must adapt and intensify their efforts to raise public awareness and strengthen preventive measures to stop this worrying trend. “Although awareness campaigns areRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap, has called on the Sarawak Government to take proactive action to secure the state’s full entitlement under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, following the recent Sabah High Court judgment reaffirming the Federal Government’s constitutional obligation to review and pay special grants to Sabah. “The court’s decision confirms what Sarawakians have long believed — that our rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution are not matters of goodwill but legal and enforceable obligations,” said Yap. He stressed that the judgmentRead More

The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will be holding its Buy Back Campaign for Recycled Items, Electrical and Electronic Waste (B.E.E.), Collection of Used Cooking Oil, and Donation of Used Clothing at the parking area in front of MPP Pitcher Plant Garden, Mile 10 on Saturday, 18 October 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. MPP Chairman Cr. Tan Kai said the event is jointly organised with various agencies and NGOs, including the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, Department of Environment (DOE), DNS Waste Management Sdn Bhd, Kim HuangRead More

State Assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, Wilfred Yap visited the project site at Masjid As-Syuhada, Kem Semenggo, together with officers from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), to hand over the Letter of Award to the appointed contractor (Ixrie Enterprise) selected through the “Cabut Undi” process for the RTP 2023 project to upgrade the mosque, valued at RM100,000. The upgrading project covers installation of new roofing , ceiling and electrical rewiring and is implemented under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to improve the facilities and infrastructure of Masjid As-Syuhada, ensuring a moreRead More