30 January 2015

MPP rancang bina papan iklan gergasi


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Ia adalah langkah untuk menambah baik perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh MPP: Lo
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KUCHING: Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) merancang membina papan iklan gergasi di beberapa lokasi strategik di bawah kawasan pentadbirannya. 

Pengerusinya Lo Khere Chiang berkata, papan iklan gergasi itu adalah langkah untuk menambah baik perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan oleh MPP. 

“Mesyuarat yang kami adakan pada hari ini (semalam) membincangkan langkah yang akan diambil oleh pihak majlis (MPP) iaitu perancangan kami untuk membina papan iklan gergasi di beberapa lokasi strategik di bawah MPP. 

“Justeru, kami meminta orang ramai khususnya pengiklan bersama-sama memberi cadangan kepada MPP untuk mengenal pasti lokasi yang sesuai bagi pembinaan papan iklan ini,” katanya pada sidang media selepas mempengerusikan Mesyuarat Penuh Majlis di bilik mesyurat MPP di sini, semalam. 

Lo menjelaskan bahawa pihaknya akan mengadakan perbincangan bersama Unit Perancangan Negeri untuk mendapatkan kelulusan tapak bagi membina papan iklan berkenaan. 

Menyentuh mengenai per-kara lain, beliau mengingat-kan peniaga dan penjaja di kawasan MPP berwaspada dengan teknik penyamaran yang mengguna pakai nama dan baju penguat kuasa MPP. 

“Kami tidak pernah me-ngutip cukai kepada peniaga atau penjaja khususnya mereka yang menjual bunga semasa Hari Kekasih yang akan tiba tidak lama lagi. 

“Jadi saya berharap peniaga berhati-hati dan tidak tertipu oleh individu berkenaan,” tegasnya sambil menambah, MPP hanya mengeluarkan permit untuk peniaga dan penjaja yang menjalankan perniagaan di tempat parkir terpilih. 

Selain itu, beliau memberitahu bahawa tindakan segelintir peniaga meletakkan kerusi dan meja di tempat parkir adalah satu kesalahan yang boleh dikenakan tindakan. 

Jelasnya, MPP tidak membenarkan mana-mana peniaga meletakkan kerusi dan meja di tempat parkir kerana ia adalah kemudahan untuk orang awam. 

Justeru, beliau berharap peniaga di kawasan MPP sentiasa mematuhi peraturan dan undang-undang yang telah ditetapkan.

羅克強:設立廣告看板須向議會申請

羅克強:設立廣告看板須向議會申請

Sin Chew
2015-01-29 17:14

     
(砂拉越•古晉)巴達旺市議會主席羅克強呼籲商家,若要在路邊設立廣告看板,必須先向巴達旺市議會提出申請,然後再以投標的方式來決定。

他指出,因考量到安全性問題,因此該議會必須瞭解設立廣告看板的地點,之後才會向有關當局申請批准,最後步驟則是以投標的方式來進行。

他說,許多商家都會選擇在同一個地點設立廣告看板,所以他歡迎商家可以給予意見,若地點適合及安全,該議會就會向有關當局申請批准。

羅克強是於今日出席巴達旺市議會常月會議後,召開新聞發佈會時,如是表示。(星洲日報/砂拉越


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29 January 2015

Rumah konkrit baharu hadiah TBC


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KUCHING: Mendapat sebuah rumah konkrit baharu adalah hadiah Tahun Baharu Cina (TBC) yang sangat besar dan bermakna bagi Jong Nit Shin sekeluarga setelah lebih 12 tahun tinggal di sebuah rumah kecil dan usang di Skim Penempatan Semula Stapok, di sini. 

Penyerahan rumah yang dibina oleh Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) di Lorong 15, Skim Penempatan Semula Stapok itu disempurnakan oleh Pengerusinya, Lo Khere Chiang semalam selepas ia siap dibina pada Disember 2014. 

“Terima kasih kepada MPP dan pihak kerajaan yang terlibat kerana telah memberikan kami sekeluarga sebuah rumah yang begitu baik dan selesa. 

“Kami berasa sangat gembira dan terharu di atas pemberian rumah ini. Tambahan, Tahun Baharu Cina bakal menjelang dan kami akan dapat menyambutnya dengan lebih selesa. 

“Selain itu, anak-anak juga akan dapat belajar di rumah dengan keadaan yang lebih selesa,” kata isteri Jong, Helen Dawie ketika ditemui selepas menerima kunci rumah baharu mereka daripada Lo pada majlis itu. 

Jong yang bekerja sebagai buruh binaan dan Helen, suri rumah, mempunyai empat orang anak yang masih bersekolah dan telah berdaftar dengan e-Kasih. 

Mereka sekeluarga sudah lama tinggal di sebuah rumah kayu yang daif terletak di belakang rumah baharu mereka yang dibina di bawah Program Pembasmian Kemiskinan Bandar, Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan. 

Kos pembinaan rumah konkrit satu tingkat itu ialah RM50,000 dengan mempunyai keluasan lantai kira-kira 600 kaki persegi dan lengkap dengan tiga bilik tidur, ruang tamu, ruang makan/ dapur serta bilik air/ tandas. 

Sementara, Lo turut me-nyuarakan rasa gembira dan bangga atas usaha MPP dalam memainkan peranan membantu keluarga Jong.

“Saya amat berterima kasih atas sokongan dan kepercayaan yang diberikan oleh Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan kepada MPP untuk melaksanakan usaha murni seperti ini. 

“Diharapkan, kerajaan akan meneruskan program ini bagi membantu lebih ramai lagi golongan miskin bandar,” katanya. 

Turut hadir Timbalan Pengerusi MPP Dr Zaiedi Suhaili.

28 January 2015



Construction worker says new home ‘best ever CNY gift’ for his family


MPP Chairman Lo Khere Chiang presenting to Jong Nit Shin and his family

KUCHING: Having a home to call their own is perhaps the most meaningful Chinese New Year gift ever for Jong Nit Shin and his family.

The spacious new RM50,000 single-storey, three-bedroom unit with a floor area of 600 square feet, was built by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) under the Urban Poverty Eradication Programme of the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry. It was completed last December, replacing their old dilapidated wooden house of 12 years located just behind the new unit.

“We are truly thankful to MPP and the government for giving my family such a nice and comfortable home,” Jong’s wife Helen Dawie told reporters after receiving keys to the new house at Lorong 15 in Stapok Resettlement Scheme here yesterday.

“We are very moved by this, plus with the Chinese New Year approaching, we will be able to have a decent celebration this year.

“More importantly, my kids can now study in a much more comfortable environment,” she said.

Jong works as a construction worker, while Helen is a housewife. They have four children who are still schooling. The family is registered with e-Kasih under the Welfare Department.

Meanwhile MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang, who presented the keys to Jong, said he was very happy and proud of having been able to help the family.

“I am thankful for the trust and support given by the ministry to MPP in implementing this meaningful project,” he said, adding that he hoped that the government would continue with the programme slated for assisting the urban poor.

Miskin tegar bandar perlu daftar e-Kasih untuk mohon bantuan bina rumah baharu


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2015-01-28 KUCHING: Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang menyarankan golongan miskin tegar di bandar agar mendaftar dengan e-Kasih untuk membolehkan mereka memohon bantuan bina rumah baharu di bawah Program Pembasmian Kemiskinan Bandar. 

Jelas beliau, ini kerana ketua isi rumah yang ingin memohon bantuan bina rumah baharu perlu mematuhi kriteria kelayakan se-perti berdaftar dan disahkan status kemiskinan dalam e-Kasih, tidak mempunyai rumah atau rumah yang didiami dalam keadaan usang dan daif. 

Selain itu, katanya, pemohon juga harus memiliki tanah sendiri atau mendapat kebenaran membina rumah daripada pemilik tanah. 

“Satu syarat yang wajib dipatuhi untuk layak dipertimbangkan bagi bantuan rumah baharu ialah ketua isi rumah mesti disahkan sebagai keluarga miskin dan berdaftar dengan e-Kasih. 

“Keluarga miskin tersebut juga mesti mempunyai tanah sama ada hak milik sendiri atau persetujuan membina rumah di atas tanah yang diberikan oleh pemilik tanah,” ujarnya selepas melakukan penyerahan rumah konkrit baharu kepada Jong Nit Shin di Lorong 15, Skim Penempatan Semula Stapok di sini, semalam. 

Rumah yang diserahkan kepada Jong adalah dibina oleh MPP di bawah Program Pembasmian Kemiskinan Bandar, Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan. 

Tujuan program adalah untuk membina rumah yang lengkap dan selesa untuk keluarga miskin di bandar. 

“Projek bantuan bina rumah baharu ini merupakan usaha murni Kerajaan Per-sekutuan melalui Kementerian Kesejahteraan Bandar, Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan dan MPP terlibat dalam mengesyorkan pembinaan rumah baharu untuk keluarga miskin yang dikenal pasti layak. 

“Bagi keluarga Jong, kementerian telah melulus-kan peruntukan sebanyak RM50,000 untuk MPP membina rumah baharu mereka,” katanya. 

Dalam pada itu, Lo berkata, MPP pada tahun ini akan melaksanakan enam projek bantuan bina rumah baharu di kawasan seliaannya. 

“Penerima rumah sudah dikenal pasti iaitu di satu Kampung Sinar Baru, satu di Kampung Rantau Panjang, dua di Kampung Punau, satu di Kampung Tabuan Rabak dan satu di Kampung Mambong/ Sarig,” katanya. 

Menurut Lo, sejak mula melaksanakan program pada 2012, MPP kini telah membina serta menyerahkan empat buah rumah kepada keluarga miskin iaitu di Kampung Seratau, Kampung Haji Baki, Jalan Stakan dan Skim Penempatan Semula Stapok. 

Selain itu, katanya, MPP juga akan menyerahkan sebuah lagi rumah kepada keluarga miskin di Kampung Simboh dan majlis penyerahan dijangka diadakan dalam masa terdekat.

27 January 2015

Family in despair gets help from PMC






KUCHING: A family is left in despair after the main breadwinner, a labourer, Chai Ah Onn ferried his second daughter, Ai Liang aged 17 back from work in a bakery shop to their house on his motorcycle on the night of last 20 January. Chai died in a horrifying death at 10.00pm that night at a road junction near his house.

Chai was hit three times by vehicles and a motorcycle after his body was flung from one side of the road to the other due to the impact of the crash. Ai Liang who was riding pillion was certified brain dead by the time she reached the Sarawak General hospital. She died two days later.

The family of Chai stayed in a dilapidated farm house which is a state land in Sg. Tengah with their grandparents and uncles.

Chai had eight children. The eldest son, aged 17, died in a road accident three years ago. The eldest daughter aged 18 has left school and is working in a bakery in Batu Kawa. The late Ai Liang, was the third child. The fourth, fifth, sixth and eight siblings are all boys aged 15, 12, 10 and one respectively whereas the seventh child is a girl, aged 7.

Chai’s wife, Bong Nyet Lin, 47 is yet to be aware of the huge impact of hardship she will face with the demise of her husband and daughter.

Yesterday morning, Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) Chairman, Lo Khere Chiang went to the house to give cash and food stuff to lighten their burden. Also there was a welfare assistant who gave RM300 cash and food to the family.

Lo said he was touched by the plight of the family and the Welfare Department had come in to give assistance. He hoped that the family would get RM450 monthly to relief the family’s financial burden.

He said the Welfare Department under Welfare, Women and Family Development Minister, Datuk Fatimah Abdullah had done a lot to help such families in need.

Saying that there are also a lot of kind hearted people in Kuching, Lo said helps had come in to the family in cash and kind. He said those in the Padawan area can also pass their donation through him or his office if they do not know the whereabout of Chai’s house.

He said it is important that Chai’s younger children who are all young should continue with their education.

Chai’s elderly parents, his father Chai Ah Pu aged 70 and his mother, Liew Chaw Moi aged 66 are both retired farmers.

Chaw Moi who has to bear the full impact of taking care of the family told Lo that the death of her son is sorrowful for her. The house did not have electricity as the place they were staying in is a state land. She said she is also getting old and worried about the young children’s future.

By : Connie Chieng Sarawak Tribune
Date Posted : Sunday 26-Jan-2014

26 January 2015

羅克強:人民善用援助金週年

羅克強:人民善用援助金週年

Sin Chew
2015-01-25 13:48

     
(砂拉越•古晉)巴達旺市議會主席羅克強表示,隨著政府先後於1月15日及2月12日發放一馬援助金,人民可以善用這筆錢購買年貨,減輕過年的經濟負擔。

同時,他指出,政府不斷調低汽油的售價,讓人民松了一口氣,相信下個月汽油售價還會進一步調低。

羅克強昨晚在2015年富麗華《洋洋-吐氣》新年市集開幕儀式致詞時說,希望商家隨著汽油售價下滑,也能夠調低各種物品與食品售價,讓消費者受惠。(星洲日報/砂拉越)


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21 January 2015

罗克强巡视石角区灾民

罗克强巡视石角区灾民


(古晋20日讯)巴达旺市议会主席罗克强今早巡视石角区灾民,并及送上慰问及必须品,让他们可以安心撑过这个过度期。
罗克强今天的众市议员的陪同下,巡视尖山警察局,巴都吉当再也,甘榜双溪登雅及上湾头等地方,同时,也与疏散到上述地方的灾黎嘘寒问暖,深切问候。
罗克强指出,疏散的灾民部份是小孩子,遇到这种潮湿天气,小孩子很容易就生病,因此,人联党圣淘沙支部将会给予最大的援助,协助居民渡过难关。
人联募得救济品发挥作用
他说,人联党圣淘沙支部于两个星期前就在七哩圣淘沙及煤炭路举行救灾布施活动,原本这些物即将要送往巴南振灾,但由于物品尚未运转,因此,就留在这次水灾之用。
今早振灾的物品包括衣服,饼干,牛奶,米,饮用水,面包及面等物品。
罗克强感谢到场协助的砂人联党中央妇女组名誉主席兼顾问郑券薲到场协助灾民及协调这次的救灾用品。

15 January 2015


我爱马来西亚立体壁画

人联党领袖及党员在壁画前合影。 人联党朋岭支部青年团联合世界美术大会主办我爱马来西亚立体壁画@肯亚兰已经在4/1/2015成功举行。

当天完成的立体壁画如今已经成为我市热门的焦点,吸引了慕名而至的众多民众和媒体前往摄影留念和报道。许多民众还做出创意的动作来配合这幅回归的犀 鸟和翩翩起舞的砂州原住民的立体壁画,拍出有趣的立体照片,可见立体壁画可以为我们社会带来欢乐和谐的气氛,希望壁画艺术能够在我们社区发扬光大,美化社 区建筑物和带动热闹的社区气氛。

配合这活动,我们也主办了“永恒的肯亚兰”写生比赛,参赛者用各种色彩把肯亚兰商业中心的情景掠入了一张张的图画纸当中。当天比赛的作品除了有优胜奖金,所有的作品也上载至人联党朋岭支部面子书参与了面子书最多赞奖。
图为获得最多赞的参与者,来自林国荣学院学生傅宁从支部署理主席田召炎手中领取奖金,右边为立体壁画筹委会主席许德艺,左边为支部妇女组主席沈美金女士。
图为获得最多赞的参与者,来自林国荣学院学生傅宁从支部署理主席田召炎手中领取奖金,右边为立体壁画筹委会主席许德艺,左边为支部妇女组主席沈美金女士。


人联党领袖及党员在壁画前合影。
人联党领袖及党员在壁画前合影。
 
 

時機成熟願披甲‧羅克強聽憑黨調遣

時機成熟願披甲‧羅克強聽憑黨調遣

Sin Chew2015-01-14 19:23

     
(砂拉越•古晉)人聯黨聖淘沙支部主席羅克強表示,在來臨的選舉中,一旦時機成熟,其本身不排除會接受挑戰,披甲上陣攻打選區。

他披露,在來臨的選舉中如果是對的時機,他願意把握出戰權捍衛該黨的選區。

羅克強今日在人聯黨總部召開的新聞發佈會上闡明,本身能出戰與否,還是要由該黨及國陣最高領袖來決定。

被詢及本身有意在哪個選區出戰時,他笑言,當然是選擇高勝算的選區,並強調,選區的出戰分配還是由黨來決定。(星洲日報/砂拉越)


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12 January 2015

Chairman Lo on Tun Rahman

Chairman of Padawan Lo Khere Chiang said it  was a household name back then and as a little boy he could vividly remember the name strike him like lightning to a thunder.

The most engraved picture of Abdul Rahman Yakub  would be the Sri Aman peace treaty. It was the talk of the town then and a much envisaged relief to many who had become tired of the long and arduous civil war. The days and nights of curfew still linger on everyone mind till this day even though children were very much unaware of what was happening then. As I grew older, through history books,  I began to understand the dreams and aspirations that our forefathers had for our lands,  the hardships and sacrifices that they made before we could attain the comforts and luxuries of medical and education facilities and the luxuries that we enjoy today.

I remember the days when we would visit his house during Hari Raya and ate all the cakes and drinks we wanted. After all it’s not everyday that we have nice cakes and carbonated drinks  to savour then. Race, religion and  harmony were uncommon in the days of Abdul Rahman Yakub. I study, eat on the same table and go to the movies together with my Muslim and native brothers even though there were privileges being accorded to the poorer Bumiputra back then. Then, we did not even think that religious  fanatics could exist in our society today.

During his last few years I still meet him occasionally on the plane from KL to Kuching and would greet him. Those nostalgic childhood moments would roll back and it was such a joy to see his familiar smile and friendly greetings. His memory was very good and he would recall his days when he thronged India Street which was the only shopping street in the early sixties and late seventies where my Dad and his elder brother had a sundry shop selling shoes bags and shirts.

Abdul Rahman Yakub, as we all fondly remember him, has undoubtedly contributed tremendously to the formation of Sarawak within Malaysia along with the 18 points which remain with us to this very day. He has laid a very strong foundation stone for the future of Sarawak as we have seen today. He has successfully groomed another great leader and  successor during his time who is non other than our previous chief minister, Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud. Taib has through his time and the firm foundation stone laid by Abdul Rahman Yakub, propelled Sarawak through his politics of development.

On his final journey, it is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to his excellency, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Yakub. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family on this day of grief. May God bless his soul and may his soul rest in peace.

May God continue to bless this land of Sarawak and her people.



08 January 2015

圣淘沙支部收集民众报效赈灾物品


热心捐助物品的民众与罗克强合影。 砂拉越人民联合党圣淘沙支部的干部和党务工作者, 日前上午在七哩新店(七哩分部楼下停车场) 收集由热忱的党员和民众报效的赈灾物品。

从前天的实地场面看来, 七哩民众的慈善心怀是值得赞美和发扬的道德;虽然只有短暂的半个上午时间, 却还是收到大批(一中型罗哩) 的成人及儿童旧衣服, 家庭用品,厨房器具和食品。
哥打圣淘沙支部兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强接受访时说:我感到很开怀满意我们支部及属下七哩分部的干部党员的精诚合作, 把这次收集赈灾品的工作做得很令人满意和鼓舞, 我也希望往后的党务工作会做得好上加好。

同时我更对七哩区的党员和民众的慈善为怀, 而体现出来对众多灾黎的爱心, 感到无比的敬佩并致于最衷心的感激和谢意。总的说来, 该赈灾物品的工作是园满合作,只是时间较为仓促, 如果有充份时间给群众安排, 可能取得更佳效果, 并且在场的许多党员群众,更希望七哩分部应该恢复以往的优良传统,重新活跃起来,赶上时代前进的列车。

热心捐助物品的民众与罗克强合影。
热心捐助物品的民众与罗克强合影。

众人整理民众捐赠的物品。
众人整理民众捐赠的物品。

大批捐赠物品展现本地民众爱心。
大批捐赠物品展现本地民众爱心。


SUPP Sentosa branch helping out flood victims



sentosa 1 SUPP Sentosa branch Chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, thanked the people for their generosity in collecting relief items for flood victims recently.

He said the people in Sentosa has come out with household items,  kitchen utensils, and foodstuffs to help out the flood victims.

Despite the short notice, Lo said a lot of people had come forward to show their generosity, concern and love for fellow Malaysians.
sentosa 1 

People helping out preparing the donated items.
People helping out preparing the donated items.


People helping out preparing the donated items.
People helping out preparing the donated items.


SUPP SENTOSA BRANCH HELPING OUT FLOOD VICTIMS


SUPP Sentosa branch Chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, thanked the people for their generosity in collecting relief items for flood victims recently.

He said the people in Sentosa has come out with household items, kitchen utensils, and foodstuffs to help out the flood victims.

Despite the short notice, Lo said a lot of people had come forward to show their generosity, concern and love for fellow Malaysians.

People helping out preparing the donated items.




07 January 2015

Lo Khere Chiang MPP Chairman says "Kenyalang Community Park is now enhanced with the new 3D mural - Initiated by Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Pending Youth"


THE glorious past of the olden Kenyalang Community Park is now enhanced with the new 3D mural brought to you by talented artists and students from Lim Kok Wing University.
Initiated by Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Pending Youth, this is the second 3D mural happening in Kuching after the success of the Boulevard Enchant 3D Wonderland last year. Due to the great response, the artists were invited to Kenyalang Community Park to create another 3D mural.
The team of talented artists consists of Sarawak Arts Society vice-president Gerald Goh, Abstract Impressionist David Chew and Fashion and Retail design professional Angelina Bong.
The state bird, Hornbill, was a sight to behold as it flew majestically from a window while a demure looking Orang Ulu girl dances at the side. Visitors can take a chance to “join” in the dance. The 3D mural, placed strategically, can be seen from the main road.
Cool: SUPP central women chairman Amy Tnay Li Ping posing at the 3D mural.
Cool: SUPP central women chairman Amy Tnay Li Ping posing at the 3D mural.
“These three artists are helping Kenyalang Park to draw few murals, they not only added a new environment but also attract people with same interest as them to come to Kenyalang and observe,” said Padawan Municipal Council chairman Lo Khere Chiang.
Kenyalang has a long-standing history as a booming commercial centre and housing estate since the 70s, with over 1,000 household living in the area. The 3D mural gives hope to the Kenyalang Park as a tourist destination in Kuching.
Inspiring: (From left) SUPP Pending Youth chief Tan Kai, Goh, Datin Seri Teng Lan Hua and Lo Khere Chiang installing the plaque for 3D mural.
Inspiring: (From left) SUPP Pending youth chief Tan Kai, Goh, Datin Seri Teng Lan Hua and Lo Khere Chiang installing the plaque for 3D mural.
“I urge the business owners to take this opportunity to introduce more products and services for these visitors. I believe following the appearance of these murals, it will hopefully bring back the glory of the Kenyalang in the older days. So that it can be a must-see tourist attraction,” said Lo.
The artists have started drawing since 8am on Sunday and worked on it until late in the evening. Lo stated his wish for them to continue their good work in other parts of the city such as Padawan, Batu Kawah, Matang and other places in order to promote art in Kuching.
Artistic: Goh painting on the wall of Kenyalang Commercial Park.
Artistic: Goh painting on the wall of Kenyalang Commercial Park.
Other than the 3D mural, a series of other activities took place at Kenyalang Community Park such as batik, beading and bamboo basket demo and colour sketching contest. These initiatives are hopefully to unleash the creativity of Kuchingnites and to spread the love of art to the public.
“Sarawak has many talented amateur artists but they are lacking the channels to allow them to display their work. Through this kind of competition, we can identify more potential artists. At the same time, displaying their work to the public,” said Lo.
He also told the audience the future of these murals depends on the joint effort of the artist, government and entrepreneurs to make Sarawak an Art Haven.
Congrats: Winner of the colour sketching contest Goh Chen Yang receiving his prize.
Congrats: Winner of the colour sketching contest Goh Chen yang receiving his prize.
 
The Star: January 7, 2015