September, 2025
RM150,000 Allocated for Upgrades at SJK Chung Hua Batu 10
Batu Kitang State assemblyman Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang has allocated RM150,000 for infrastructure improvement works at SJK Chung Hua Batu 10. The funding will cover the construction of new fencing to boost school security, refurbishment of toilet facilities to improve hygiene, and the installation of drain covers around the school blocks to ensure a cleaner and safer environment. Lo said the projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to creating a more conducive and comfortable learning atmosphere for students, teachers, and parents. “Education is the foundation of our community. By upgradingRead More
Wilfred Yap Questions Legitimacy of Petroleum Development Act in Sarawak
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman, Wilfred Yap rejected claims by former Treasury official Nik Ahmad Azmi Nik Md Daud that the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA) was a “voluntary harmonisation” agreed by all states. Yap argued that Sarawak, as a founding partner of Malaysia under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), cannot be equated with Malayan states and never consented to the PDA through its Legislative Assembly. He said the signing of Vesting Deeds by the Chief Minister in 1974 did not reflect the democratic consent of Sarawakians. He added that theRead More
Wilfred Yap Inspects Completion of Hui Sing Community Hall Upgrade
Hui Sing Community Hall has been upgraded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2024 with RM200,000 allocated for repairs and improvements. Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) officers, conducted a final inspection of the project, which addressed long-standing issues such as a leaking roof and structural wear after more than 20 years without major renovations. The upgrading works included roof repairs, structural strengthening and essential improvements to restore safety, comfort and usability for residents. “The Hui Sing Community Hall has always been a focalRead More
Closing Ceremony of MyLesen B2 Programme at Batu Kitang
The MyLesen B2 Driving Licence Assistance Programme in Batu Kitang has successfully helped 579 participants from the B40 group obtain their motorcycle licences, said Batu Kitang assemblyman, Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang. He explained that the programme, introduced in early 2024, was aimed at easing the financial burden of low-income groups in securing a valid motorcycle licence. “I wish to congratulate all participants who have completed the required training and passed the tests. Today’s closing ceremony is proof of your success and commitment,” Lo said at the event officiated inRead More
Milton Foo Helps Woman Who Was Conned Into Using Her ID As Mule Account
SUPP Public Complaint Bureau Chief, Milton Foo assisted a 37-year-old woman from Padawan who works in a coffee shop and is now facing criminal charges after her identity was misused to open bank accounts linked to scam activities. The woman, Bong, had befriended another woman in her 40s last year. In October 2024, the friend asked to use Bong’s IC to open an account for her son in his 20s. Bong agreed, believing it was for personal use. Her IC was photographed, and she was asked to sign digitally, butRead More
Wilfred Yap Inspects Completed RTP Projects in Kota Sentosa
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap conducted a final inspection of three Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects together with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) officers to ensure the works were completed according to specifications and the bill of quantities. The projects, carried out under RTP 2024 and 2025, involved the upgrading of the Taman BDC Stampin recreational park at Lorong D8A (RM200,000), Phoning Garden neighbourhood park at Lorong Seladah 1 (RM50,000), and Green Height recreational park (RM50,000). Yap said inspections were necessary to ensure public funds were fully accounted forRead More
Sarawak’s WWII Liberation History Must Be Remembered, Says Sebastian Ting
The history of Sarawak’s liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II must continue to be remembered and shared with the younger generation to ensure it is never forgotten.Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, said many are unaware of the hardships endured during that period, including the plight of prisoners of war at the Batu Lintang Camp, which once held around 3,000 captives during the Japanese occupation. He said the story reflects the immense suffering of the people of Sarawak atRead More
Dr Sim Says WWII Liberation Monument a Symbol of Sacrifice and Peace
The World War II Sarawak Liberation from Japanese Occupation monument now stands at Pending Point, marking the site where Japanese troops officially surrendered to Brigadier-General Thomas Eastick of the Australian Army on September 11, 1945. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian said the monument, built to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Sarawak’s liberation, honours the contributions of allied forces from Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Canada, as well as local fighters and the people of Sarawak who endured more than three years of occupation. “This monumentRead More
Wilfred Yap Accuses DAP Chong Chieng Jen Of Playing Politics
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has accused Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen of playing politics over the alleged diesel smuggling case. “The investigation is being conducted by the MACC, an independent agency. The GPS Government has never interfered in such matters,” Yap said. He added that Chong should know the difference between state and federal jurisdiction. “For him to ignore these facts shows he is more interested in political drama than governance.” Yap also pointed to DAP’s silence on federal scandals. “If YB Chong is seriousRead More
陈超耀：二战解放历史必须铭记
砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长拿督陈超耀表示，砂拉越从二战日本占领下解放的历史必须被持续铭记，并传承给年轻一代，避免被遗忘。 他说，许多人并不了解当年砂拉越人民所经历的苦难，例如在日军占领时期，峇都林当集中营曾关押约3000名战俘，显示当时社会所面对的巨大痛苦，这是砂拉越历史上的黑暗一页。 “这就是砂拉越的历史，我们必须记得，也必须不断讲述这些故事，让砂拉越的年轻一代铭记在那个艰难时期是谁帮助我们，把我们从日本殖民的黑暗岁月中解放出来。我们必须永远心怀感恩，铭记这些功绩与牺牲。” 他是在周四晚出席砂拉越摆脱日本占领80周年纪念晚宴时致词时作出上述表示。 陈超耀说，这段历史充满情感，每当回顾当年砂拉越人民所承受的痛苦，心中总是百感交集。他强调，如今砂拉越能在宗教与种族多元中享有和平与和谐生活，全赖先辈们当年为解放砂拉越所做出的牺牲。
砂摆脱日军占领纪念碑
二战时期砂拉越摆脱日军占领纪念碑，如今雄伟地矗立在古晋朋岭的Pending Point。 砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生表示，这座纪念碑是为了纪念砂拉越于1945年9月11日摆脱日军占领80周年而建立，当时日军向澳洲陆军准将托马斯正式投降的地点。 他说，这座纪念碑象征着对澳洲、英国、纽西兰和加拿大的盟军，以及在三年多的日治时期饱受苦难的砂拉越当地战士和人民的敬意。 “这座纪念碑是一个承诺，他们的牺牲不会被遗忘。它也提醒我们，今天享有的和平与自由必须得到维护，并传承给子孙后代。” 他周四为纪念碑主持落成典礼时，如是说。 他也向古晋南市市政局（MBKS）和砂拉越旅游、创意产业与表演艺术部（MTCP）成功建造这座纪念碑表示感谢，它不仅保存了历史，还成为文化遗产教育中心和旅游景点。 拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生强调，这座纪念碑将继续提醒社会，和平、自由和安全来之不易，需要勇气、智慧和团结才能守护。 出席仪式的还有砂拉越旅游、创意产业与表演艺术部部长拿督斯里阿都拉林、砂拉越旅游、创意产业与表演艺术部副部长拿督陈超耀、古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣和丹绒拿督区立法议员阿兹祖、砂拉越副政府秘书（行动）拿督许赞麒及其他贵宾。
叶耀星：砂拉越有权要求公平与透明
哥打圣淘沙区议员叶耀星驳斥美里国会议员赵俊文否认国油从砂拉越石油与天然气收入中保留95%说法的言论，并强调砂拉越有权要求公平与透明，必要时应展开独立审查。 赵俊文早前被引述形容相关说法是对石油财政制度的“扭曲”，并声称大部分收入都被营运成本与风险消耗。对此，叶耀星表示，砂拉越要求的并非施舍，而是公平。他说，没有人否认石油天然气属资本密集行业，也没有人否认存在风险，但若国油真如所说仅剩下10%至15%的微薄利润，那为何它每年依然是联邦预算最大贡献者之一？ “这些数字与他们所推的说法根本对不上。”他说。 叶耀星呼吁砂拉越政府或独立且具公信力的审计机构，获准审查国油的成本、收入与利润分配明细。他说，这样的披露只会进一步建立信任，“若缺乏透明度，砂拉越人民自然会继续质疑所谓大部分收入都化为成本的说法”。 他认为，将砂拉越的质疑一概斥为“误导”或“无根据”是不公平也不负责任的。他指出，风险并非只有国油承担，砂拉越同样承担风险，包括环境、经济，以及在资源源源不断输送联邦财政时可能长期被亏待的风险。 他呼吁各方应摒弃轻蔑性的言论，转向基于事实、经审计数据及合法协议的诚实交流。他重申，砂拉越政党联盟（GPS）将继续以公开、透明和负责任的方式，争取砂拉越在石油与天然气收入中应有的份额。
Wilfred Yap Calls For Transparency In Petronas Revenues
Kota Sentosa State assemblyman Wilfred Yap has rebutted remarks by Miri MP Chiew Choon Man on Petronas’s oil and gas revenues, stressing that Sarawak is demanding fairness and transparency, not charity. Chiew had dismissed claims that Petronas retains 95 per cent of Sarawak’s oil and gas revenue, saying most of the income goes into operational costs and risks. In response, Yap questioned how Petronas could remain one of the largest contributors to the federal budget if profit margins were as slim as 10 to 15 per cent. He urged PetronasRead More
Kampung Pulau Melayu Community Celebrates National Day And Malaysia Day
The JIWA @ MADANI community programme was held on Saturday at the Kampung Pulau Melayu community hall in conjunction with the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The programme, jointly organised by the Miri Information Department and the Kampung Pulau Melayu community, highlighted unity and active community participation through activities centred on family, arts and village life. In his speech, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak and Piasau assemblyman Sebastian Ting thanked the Kampung Pulau Melayu community for their close cooperation in making the celebration aRead More
Sebastian Ting Says Heart disease is the world’s number one killer
Awareness of heart health should be a shared responsibility of the community, not something that relies solely on hospitals or healthcare professionals, said Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting. “Heart disease is the number one killer worldwide, and Malaysia is no exception,” he stressed. He said everyone should take small but meaningful steps to protect this vital organ, such as maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, and going for timely health check-ups. “The 2025 World Heart Day, themed ‘Feel Your Rhythm,Read More
甘榜布劳马来尤社区活动
配合2025年国庆日暨马来西亚日庆典活动，JIWA @ MADANI 社区计划于周六在甘榜布劳马来尤（Kampung Pulau Melayu）村委会礼堂举行，该计划重点强调社区的团结精神和积极参与。 此次活动由美里区新闻局与甘榜布劳马来尤社区联合举办，通过家庭、艺术和乡村等形式的活动，成功吸引社会各阶层的参与。 活动由砂旅游、创意产业和表演艺术部副部长兼卑尔骚区议员拿督陈超耀主持开幕，砂人联党美里（卑尔骚）支部青年团团长刘奕杰市议员也出席活动。 拿督陈超耀在致词中，感谢甘榜布劳马来尤社区的密切合作，使庆典活动取得成功，这证明砂拉越人民始终团结一致、展现爱国精神。 他表示，此类的活动不仅仅是一年一度的庆祝活动，更是一个加强当地社区关系、弘扬爱国精神的平台。 活动现场设有多项精彩节目，包括儿童填色比赛、摩托车装饰比赛、爱国知识竞赛、2025年国庆摩托巡游，以及在政府机构和居民悬挂国旗的象征性仪式。 现场还举办颁奖典礼和幸运抽奖，进一步将节日气氛推向高潮，由刘奕杰市议员代表主持颁奖。 这项活动再次证明，庆祝国庆日和马来西亚日不仅是为了庆祝历史的日子，也是为了加强砂拉越多元种族社区的团结精神。
陈超耀：心脏病是全球首号“杀手”
心脏健康的意识应成为全民共同的责任，而不应只依赖医院或医护人员。 砂拉越旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长拿督陈超耀强调，心脏病是全球首号“杀手”，马来西亚同样不例外。 他说，每个人都应通过一些细微却意义重大的行动来保护这颗最重要的器官，例如保持均衡饮食、定期运动、控制压力以及按时进行健康检查。 “2025年世界心脏日以‘Feel Your Rhythm, Live Your Health（感受心律，健康生活）’为主题，提醒大家重新审视生活方式、习惯及整体健康状况，把心脏防护落实为一种生活文化。” 他于周日在美里罗东广场举行的2025年世界心脏日庆典上致词时，如是表示。 同时，他也感谢美里婆罗洲专科医院主办此次活动，并为民众提供免费健康检查、医疗咨询及健康教育。 “心脏健康是我们大家的共同责任。今天我们关注自身健康，明天就能把知识分享给家人和邻居，携手建设更健康的社区。” 拿督陈超耀也特别感谢所有医护人员及志愿者的付出，并希望未来能有更多类似的活动在社区展开。
Wilfred Yap Hands Over Project to Fix SK Satria Jaya Sinkhole
Students and teachers of SK Satria Jaya can now look forward to a safer school compound after Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, YB Wilfred Yap, handed over the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025 project to repair a sinkhole and upgrade the area. The RM150,000 project, funded by the Sarawak Government and implemented by JKR with contractor Muffa Trading, will stabilise the ground and improve the school compound. The sinkhole, which appeared in October 2024, had been a major safety concern until the area was cordoned off. “I am relieved that work canRead More
Miri Launches Geological Safety Assessment
A delegation from the Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia (JMG) recently conducted a site visit to the landslide area at Kampung Haji Wahid, carrying out a comprehensive evaluation of slope safety and landslide risks using aerial reconnaissance technology. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak and Piasau assemblyman, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew invited to join the team on-site together with department officials, experts, and technical personnel said the visit aimed to gain a detailed understanding of the slope and soil conditions, and to obtain professional inputRead More
Lo Khere Chiang: Malaysia’s True Birth Was in 1963, Not 1957
Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang, Assemblyman for Batu Kitang, has criticised the Director of the National Archives for declaring the 1957 Proclamation of Independence as Malaysia’s “birth certificate,” stressing that Malaysia was only formed in 1963. “No amount of gold leaf, carvings, or poetic words can change the truth: the Proclamation of Independence 1957 is not Malaysia’s birth certificate. It is Malaya’s,” Lo said. He emphasised that 31 August 1957 marked Malaya’s independence, while Sarawak and North Borneo gained independence in July and August 1963 respectively, before forming Malaysia withRead More
