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Kho Teck Wan says new airport is about development for the future
Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, has criticised Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen for urging the Sarawak Government to abandon its plans for a new airport in Tanjung Embang in favour of expanding Kuching International Airport (KIA). Kho described Chong’s suggestion as unreasonable, pointing out that the proposed RM100 million KIA expansion is still awaiting federal approval and depends on the availability of funds. “It is misleading to claim that KIA is underutilised simply because it does not regularly accommodate jumbo jets or because its runway is slightlyRead More
The Dance in Borneo 2.0 to be held on August 30
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting, said the Dance in Borneo 2.0 serves as a platform to showcase creativity, talent and cultural diversity. He believes the event could become a signature attraction for Miri, boosting the creative industry and local economy. The event, co-organised by several youth associations, will be held at the Miri Indoor Stadium on Saturday, August 30. This year’s edition has drawn 27 dance groups, including two from Indonesia and others from Miri, Kuching, Sibu, Sabah and Kuala Lumpur. Ting saidRead More
SMK St Columba Bus Stop Extension Completed
The extension of the student bus stop at SMK St Columba Miri has been completed a month ahead of schedule, providing better facilities for students and parents. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting said the RM100,000 project, funded under the 2023 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), involved two shelters with a total length of 52 metres. Initially planned for 2024, the project began in March and was completed in July, earlier than the original August deadline. Ting said the upgraded shelter will offer greaterRead More
AirBorneo Launches ‘Wings of Unity’ Logo Ahead of 2026 Operations
Sarawak’s own airline, AirBorneo, has officially launched its logo, ‘Wings of Unity’, in a ceremony officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex. Set to begin operations in January 2026, AirBorneo’s brand identity carries the slogan ‘Borneo For You’, symbolising its mission to connect Sarawak with the world through purposeful travel, culture, and business. The logo incorporates Sarawak-inspired colours and motifs, reflecting unity, heritage, and progress. AirBorneo Holdings Chairman Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said itRead More
婆罗洲航空发布标志“团结之翼”
砂拉越航空公司“婆罗洲航空（AirBorneo）今日正式发布其官方品牌标志“团结之翼”，并宣布将于2026年1月正式启航。砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里亲自主持了此次发布会，并指出新标识以“婆罗洲，为你”（Borneo For You）为口号，体现了婆罗洲航空的愿景，即通过有意义的旅行、弘扬文化，以及作为跨洲社区和企业之间桥梁，将砂拉越与世界连接起来。 品牌标识融合了砂拉越风格的色彩和图案，象征着团结与多元；而“团结之翼”则从砂拉越的自然环境和文化核心中汲取灵感，其设计象征着旅行赋予的自由与连通。 它如同河流，象征着创新，不断前行，在天空中开辟新的道路。 它根植于历史传承，提醒人们砂拉越的传统如何塑造现代解决方案，在尊重过去的同时，也庆祝未来的发展。 这些基于自然的元素共同构成了象征和谐、韧性和进步的视觉形象，所有这些都植根于婆罗洲航空的核心价值观。 砂拉越州务秘书兼任婆罗洲航空公司主席拿督阿玛阿布巴卡随后在一份声明中表示，该标志不仅仅是一个设计。 他说，这是一项承诺，旨在以真诚、包容和有针对性的方式将婆罗洲与世界连接起来，这与砂拉越州总理加强区域互联互通、促进经济增长和提升文化自豪感的愿景相一致。 文告进一步表示，砂总理阿邦佐哈里称赞婆罗洲航空是砂拉越全球地位信心的象征，并补充说，该航空公司将通过加强东盟航空连通性、创造就业机会、改善基础设施、支持中小企业和实现经济增长目标，在推进2030年后新冠肺炎发展战略（PCDS）方面发挥关键作用。
Wilfred Yap Hands Over Letters of Award for RTP Projects to Improve Kota Sentosa
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, accompanied by officers from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), has handed over the Letters of Award to contractors appointed under the “cabut undi” process for two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects in Kota Sentosa. For the 2024 RTP project, contractor C.J. Serin was appointed to upgrade the road and drainage system at Lorong 1, Skim Penempatan Semula, with an allocation of RM155,000. The project aims to enhance accessibility, improve safety, and create a better living environment for local residents. Meanwhile, forRead More
MPP Pledges Full Support to Police in Combating Illegal Activities in Padawan
The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has pledged its full support to the police in efforts to curb illegal activities, including online gambling, within the Padawan area. MPP Chairman Cr. Tan Kai said this after a meeting with Padawan District Police Chief, Supt. Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi Tan Kai outlined four key measures the council will implement to strengthen enforcement efforts. These include working with utility companies to cut electricity supply to premises once confirmed by the police, cooperating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to act againstRead More
Stampin Resettlement Scheme to Get Urgent Flood Mitigation, Says Wilfred Yap
Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called for urgent flood mitigation measures to safeguard residents of the Stampin Resettlement Scheme, during the final report meeting on the “Rancangan Tebatan Banjir di kawasan Skim Penempatan Semula Stampin, Jalan Stampin Baru, Kuching,” chaired by Datu Ahmad Dennney Bin Ahmad Fauzi, Director of Irrigation & Drainage Sarawak. Flooding has long posed serious risks to communities, infrastructure, and the environment in the area. The proposed mitigation project is expected to benefit 1,503 households, comprising 9,206 residents. The consultant’s studies recommend a comprehensive approach,Read More
Lo Khere Chiang Welcomes 50 New Members to SUPP Batu Kitang Branch
Batu Kitang Assemblyman and Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang Branch Chairman, Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang, yesterday welcomed 50 new members during a membership card presentation ceremony at the branch office. Lo said the addition of new members would bring fresh energy and momentum to the branch, strengthening grassroots unity and contributing to local development. “The active participation of new members in community activities plays an important role as a bridge, fostering better communication between the people and the government,” he said. The ceremony, attended by branch leadersRead More
婆罗洲“舞影舞踪”2.0 本月30日登场
砂旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀指出，婆罗洲“舞影舞踪”2.0不仅是一场比赛，更是融合创意、才华与文化多样性的舞台。该活动有潜力成为美里的标志性盛会，推动本地创意产业发展，并为地方经济与社区建设注入活力。他今日在新闻发布会上表示，美里大埔同乡会青年团、美里江夏黄氏公会青年团、美里潮州公会青年团、美里青年活动中心及美里长虹文娱社青年团将于本月30日（星期六）假美里室内体育馆联办此活动。 他说，本届共有27支舞团参赛，较2023年首届大幅提升，当中包括来自印尼的两支队伍，以及来自美里、古晋、诗巫、沙巴与吉隆坡的阵容，显示区域热度与关注度不断升高，同时展现跨境文化交流的拓展。 为提升赛事水准，主办当局特别邀请来自韩国、泰国及印尼的国际导师与评审，以及来自吉隆坡的专业评审，以专业知识与经验确保比赛公平、公正并达到国际水准。 拿督陈超耀指出，活动场地可容纳约2700人，音响系统开销约8万令吉，尚未包括舞台搭建及物流成本，力求为观众呈现美里史上最震撼的文化演出之一。 他坦言，尽管政府支持至关重要，但筹委会仍积极寻求私人赞助，以支援器材、接待、宣传及校园推广等开销。同时，主办方也推出学生优惠票，鼓励年轻人及家庭踊跃参与，共同感受文化艺术的魅力。
美里圣哥伦巴国中候车亭扩建工程竣工
美里圣哥伦巴国中扩建学生候车亭工程已顺利竣工，并在期限内提前一个月完工，为该学生和家长提供更完善的候车设施。 砂拉越旅游部副部长拿督陈超耀今早前往视察工程后表示，这项扩建候车亭的工程是通过2023年乡区转型计划下拨款10万令吉，工程分为两个区域，分别是候车亭A段和B段，总长52米。 他说，原计划在2024年落实这项工程，但是因故稍微延迟而深感抱歉，而如今已顺利完成。 工程合约于今年3月份颁布，为期5个月，原定完工日期是8月25日，不过承包商高效率，于7月份就顺利竣工，比期限提早一个月。 他对此表示欣慰，这将让学生和家长在接送时更为舒适方便，尤其若遇上下雨天，接送孩子将比以往轻松许多。 他感谢校方与承包商和公共工程局的密切配合，确保工程顺利进行。 与此同时，该校校长金本马萨对陈超耀积极改善该校设施表达谢意，认为这项设施对全校师生极有帮助，尤其是在雨天。 “校方非常感激这项建设，它确实惠及所有师生。我们衷心感谢拿督陈超耀对学校需求的关心。” 此外，陈超耀也视察学校篮球场，了解翻新计划的进展。 据悉，他通过2025年乡区转型计划申请20万令吉拨款，用于翻新现有篮球场，包括重新画线及整修篮球框架等。 目前计划仍在等待正式批准阶段，一旦落实，将为学生提供更完善的运动设施。
Wilfred Yap Says Sarawak Needs a World-Class Airport, Not Quick Fixes Wilfred Yap
Kota Sentosa Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has criticised Chong Chieng Jen’s call to expand Kuching International Airport (KIA) instead of building a new international airport at Tanjung Embang, saying the proposal is short-sighted and ignores Sarawak’s long-term needs. Yap said KIA has already reached its physical limits, with no room to extend its runway to accommodate larger, long-haul aircraft. “This locks Sarawak out of future aviation growth,” he stressed, adding that the RM100 million expansion plan is merely cosmetic. He explained that the Tanjung Embang project is designed to go beyondRead More
Miri Launches Electronic Parking Compound System
Miri City Council has officially launched its new electronic parking compound system, a move that Mayor Adam Yii described as not just a step towards digitalisation but also an important milestone in Miri’s vision of becoming a green, smart, and liveable international resort city. According to Yii, enforcement officers will now be able to issue parking compounds instantly using handheld devices, with all data uploaded in real-time to the council’s central system. This ensures faster, more accurate, and environmentally friendly processing. Vehicle owners can also conveniently check and pay theirRead More
谢家洪：政治人物应展现成熟态度
砂人联党美里（卑尔骚）支部青年团副秘书谢家洪表示，政治人物应展现成熟态度，不应将国旗悬挂的小失误渲染为政治课题，否则只会让国家陷入无谓的纷争与困境。他举例指出，近期在槟城发生的国旗倒挂事件，原本只是小失误，相关单位也已展开调查并确认只是误会。然而，一段短短的视频却引发过度反应，导致商家停业，当地居民与业者忧心不安，警方更需动员大量人力维持秩序，实在得不偿失。 “真正爱国，就应以正确、贴切的方式与民众沟通，而不是制造恐慌。像我遇到砂拉越旗倒挂时，我都会礼貌提醒店家：‘黑色应该在上面’，对方自然会调整，这就是成熟的做法。” 谢家洪强调，若有人刻意焚烧、侮辱或污蔑国旗，当然必须严正对待、捍卫国家尊严，这是无可厚非的。但若只是无心之失，却被炒作成政治课题，不仅让人民陷入不安，也会让外国游客对我国政治感到不解甚至可笑。 他批评，部分西马政治人物惯于将种族议题或国旗倒挂问题当成政治宣传，以博取关注，制造“英雄形象”，这种小题大做的行为既可耻，也严重损害国家形象。 “马来西亚是多元包容的国家，联邦团结局也不断推动族群团结。但有些政治人物的做法却背道而驰，令人失望。相较之下，砂拉越长期以来坚持族群合作、和谐共处，共同推动发展，这才是真正成熟的政治格局。” 他直言，倒挂国旗只是小事，根本不值得小题大做。政治人物身居要职，应善用影响力推动建设，而不是制造不必要的对立。“人心都是肉长的，彼此多一分体谅与友情，温和提醒与教育，比动用强硬手段更有效。” 谢家洪呼吁，政治人物不应为博取眼球而牺牲国家形象，更不该把个人政治利益置于国家团结与和谐之上。
美里电子泊车系统落实
美里市政局正式推行电子泊车罚单系统（Compound System），这不仅是数码化升级，更是推动美里成为绿色、智慧与宜居国际度假城市的重要一步。 俞小珊市长表示，通过此系统，执法人员可利用手持装置即时开出罚单，所有资料将实时上传至市政局中央系统，确保处理更快速、环保且精准。车主也可通过“美里婆罗洲泊车（Borneo Park Miri）”官方手机应用程序查询与缴付罚款，无需亲临柜台排队，随时随地即可完成。 他说，每一张电子泊车罚单都附有明确且可验证的资讯，包括市政局官方标志、罚单编号、车牌号码、车辆型号、时间与地点详情，以及违法类别，确保合法、透明且可追踪。公众也将在今日推展仪式上看到官方罚单样本，以避免受骗或遭遇假冒罚单。 俞小珊指出，首阶段试点将在滨海城第1期与第2期实行，待完善后将逐步推广至全市范围。 他强调，高效的泊车管理有助于维持美里交通畅顺与公共空间公平使用，同时也能减少纸张使用，符合绿色城市发展目标。 “这项举措不仅方便公众，更能提升执法透明度，降低营运成本，并为未来城市规划提供有价值的数据。我要感谢美里市政厅团队以及合作伙伴BPS团队的努力，让此计划顺利落实。” 他呼吁市民积极熟悉与支持新系统，并与邻里分享相关资讯，让更多人受惠。“让我们携手让美里的泊车管理更智慧、更环保、更公平。” 出席推展礼的有美里市副市长阿里芬、市政局城市基建工作小组主席刘奕杰市议员、市政局泊车管理委员会小组主席余俐葭市议员，以及BPS泊车系统有限公司总经理欧阳建敏等。
SUPP Committed to Working with Police for Safer Communities, says Nicholas Wung
SUPP Kuching Branch Youth leader, Nicholas Wung commended the recent visit by the Kuching Branch team to the KMC Flats, where close collaboration with the Padungan Police Station was carried out to better understand residents’ security concerns. During the visit, the team met directly with affected families, listening to their worries, particularly after recent break-in incidents that have caused unease in the neighbourhood. “Community safety must never be taken lightly. Every family deserves to feel secure in their own home. This is why SUPP Kuching Branch continues to prioritise grassrootsRead More
Chia Kah Furng Says Politicians Must Show Maturity
SUPP Piasau Branch Youth Deputy Secretary Chia Kah Furng has called on politicians to demonstrate maturity, saying that minor mistakes such as the improper display of the national flag should not be sensationalised into political issues, as this only creates unnecessary conflict and division in the country. He cited the recent incident in Penang where a national flag was accidentally hung upside down. Investigations confirmed it was merely a mistake, yet a short video clip triggered an overreaction that led to business closures, public anxiety, and a heavy police presenceRead More
Sebastian Ting States that Sarawak Government Prioritises Elderly Welfare
Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting, said the state government remains committed to the welfare of senior citizens through initiatives such as the Kenyalang Gold Card and the Sarawak Senior Citizens Health Assistance Scheme. He said the programmes reflect the government’s focus on health and social well-being, adding that the strong response from the public shows their relevance. “In collaboration with the Sarawak Welfare Department, the first day of the application exercise recorded 835 applications for the Kenyalang Gold Card and 775 forRead More
Nicholas Wung Goes To The Ground
The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch team conducted a visit to Stutong Market during th weekend , engaging with traders and members of the public as part of its effort to strengthen grassroots connections and address community concerns. During the engagement, Youth Chairman Nicholas Wung said traders raised issues related to the market environment and business operations, and suggested that more promotional efforts be undertaken to attract customers. The team assured that these inputs would be taken into consideration and reflected in their future initiatives. The visit wasRead More
KASUS 2025 Promotes Unity and Youth Development in Kota Sentosa
KUCHING: Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has commended Saberkas Kota Sentosa for the successful organisation of the Karnival Sukan Saberkas (KASUS) 2025, which brought together more than 260 youths and community members through pickleball, futsal and nerf gun competitions. Speaking at the closing and award ceremony on Sunday at Kota Sentosa Sports Centre at Batu Tujuh,Yap said the carnival helped to strengthen solidarity, unity and community spirit in Kota Sentosa. “We are here to celebrate the champions and also to recognise the values of friendship, discipline and teamwork shownRead More
