MPP to hold Telaga Air Festival on 21-22 Nov

 MPP to hold Telaga Air Festival on 21-22 Nov

KamarudDin (3rd right), MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang (4th left), deputy chairman Dr Zaiedi Suhaili (4th right) and others showing the ‘Pesta Telaga Air – MPP 2015’ banner after the press conference.

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will hold its annual ‘Pesta Telaga Air – MPP 2015’ on 21-22 November.

 The event’s organising chairman Haji Kamaruddin Muhd Su’aut said that the event is held annually at Kampung Telaga Air because it is a tourist spot for MPP.

 “Kampung Telaga Air is an attractive area for both local and foreign tourists, especially during weekends because of the availability of fresh and inexpensive seafood and the beautiful view of the sea,” he told a press conference at MPP office at Kota Padawan near here last Thursday.

 He added that this year State Assemblyman for Pantai Damai Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi is expected to officiate at the opening of the festival while Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Seri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar would grace the closing ceremony.

 Kamaruddin also said the objectives of the festival were to promote Kampung Telaga Air as one of the tourist destinations under the jurisdiction of MPP and to foster relationship between MPP and the local community; to encourage stall operators to set up business during the festival and also to promote local products such as local snacks and seafood.

 “Apart from that, various activities will be held during the two-day festival such as futsal competition, Telaga Air Adventure Challenge (TAC), fishing competition and many more.

“There will also be an exhibition by various government agencies such as  National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Health Department, Civil Defence Department (JPAM), Fire and Rescue Services Department (BOMBA) and MPP,” he said.

Sarawak Tribune

Saturday 31-Oct-2015

MPP does not issue licences for gambling centres says Lo Khere Chiang

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) does not have the authority to issue licences for gambling centres.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang pointed out that any illegal gambling would be an offence under the Penal Code.

“Should that happen, it will be a matter handled by the police, and MPP can only issue a compound to the premises for not having any entertainment licence,” he told a press conference yesterday.

Lo was responding to Batu Kawah assemblywoman Christina Chiew’s claims that MPP is to blame for the number of centres hosting the ‘Fishing Game’, which is said to be a form of gambling, in the area.

He said if Chiew had proof of illegal gambling, she should file police reports instead of seeking cheap publicity at the expense of MPP.

Lo pointed out that the police have conducted raids on illegal gambling centres following reports filed by MPP.

Meanwhile, he said MPP will also be open tomorrow (Oct 31) from 8am to 4pm to enable the public to pay their assessment rates.

Rates can also be paid at the Urban Transformation Centre from 8am to 8.30pm daily.

An additional 1 per cent will be charged for those who fail to settle their assessment rates by tomorrow’s deadline.

Those living in the lower Padawan area, Siburan, Tapah and Beratok, which are now part of Serian division, will still have to pay their assessment rates to MPP for now.

To date, MPP has collected an estimated 80 per cent or RM20.2 million out the RM25.3 million assessment rates this year.

Borneo Post: October 30, 2015

“打鱼机”店铺执照 罗克强：非市会所发

(本报古晋29日讯)巴达旺市议会主席罗克强再次澄清，“打鱼机”店铺执照并非由该市议会发出，并炮轰行动党石角区州议员周宛诗在此课题上不专业，而且借机攻击他及市议会，以博取廉价宣传！

罗 克强今午在新闻发布会上表示，行动党石角区州议员周宛诗日前在“打鱼机”课题上对他作出指责，甚至要革除他市议会主席职务。他称，其本身过去已在报章上强 调，“打鱼机”店铺的执照并非由市议会发出。况且，这些店铺也不是单单只出现在巴达旺市议会辖区，在全砂，甚至西马都有。

“如果周宛诗只是把目标放在巴达旺市议会，并且攻击我个人，这是不公平的。”

他认为，周宛诗作为人民代议士，但作法却有失专业，在此课题上，她应该提出具有建设性的批评，而不是只炮轰巴达旺市议会。他称，周宛诗在发言前有责任先确定，这些执照是否由巴达旺市议会发出？如果不是，她就不应该如此针对巴达旺市议会。

发现聚赌应报警
他表示，周宛诗若是有心解决问题，是不会以这等方式挑起课题，作为廉价宣传。他说：“你如果知道哪里有人聚赌，就应该去报警。实际上，警方在过去已经数次因接到民众投诉，而关闭了好几间这类店铺。”

“万字、按摩院等也均有违法的，不要单单把目标放在巴达旺市议会和主席。”

与此同时，他表示，在“打鱼机”课题上，他过去曾经提醒商家必须负责任，若是造成社会问题，政府就会采取严厉行动，包括全面性的禁止，这对其他负责任、有按照规矩去做的人都会造成影响。

仅发4张娱乐执照
“每个人都要负责任。如果小孩要进来，不应该让他们进去，父母带小孩也不可以。难道最后要像汶莱那样？像新加坡那样，连口香糖也都被禁止？”

他补充，截至目前为止，巴达旺市议会仅发出4张“娱乐执照”给商场内的娱乐中心，所谓的“打鱼机”店铺并没有获得该市议会的娱乐执照，他们的营业执照，都不是市议会所发出。

2015年10月30日

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Pansik silik dulu sebedau nuduh sengapa, ku Lo

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KUCHING: Chairman Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang enda lantang ati enggau Chairman Parti Tindakan Demokratik (DAP) Negeri Chong Cheing Jen ke meri penerang ti ngenusahka servis kaunsil nya. 

Ku iya, Chong enda nemu pekara ti amat tang semina nuduh sengapa madahka MPP enda ulih bejalaika pengawa baka ti dipejalaika Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS).
“Pemesai kandang menua ke dipegai MPP bisi 23 kali lipat besai agi ari MBKS. 

“Nya alai Chong patut nemu pasal tu lalu enda patut sebarang aja tauka sepeneka ati mandingka MPP enggau MBKS. 

“Tang aku enda ibuhka (tuduh Chong) laban nya pekara ti suah dikereja sida penyakal,” ku iya. 

Iya madahka pekara nya ba aum pengarang berita nyerumba penemuai seraya ngabas projek mit di kandang endur dipegai MPP, ensanus. 

Berebak enggau tu Lo mega minta raban bansa dalam kandang endur dipegai MPP terus meri sukung ngagai perintah awakka ulih mantu kaunsil meri servis ti lebih manah. 

“Diatu tebal agi dalam kandang endur dipegai MPP diarika penyakal ti ngujungka MPP betapi enggau penanggul ungkup belanja ari perintah. 

“Tu ti ngeruga atur kami ke deka ngangkatka pemanah servis ngagai rayat,” ku iya.

MPP naik taraf infrastruktur, selenggara jalan

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Belanja RM15-RM16 juta setahun untuk tujuan itu, sejahterakan masyarakat meski hadapi kekangan kewangan
Oleh Nick Fletcher

KUCHING: Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) membelanjakan sebanyak RM15 hingga RM16 juta setahun untuk menaik taraf infrastruktur serta menyelenggara jalan raya di kawasan seliaannya. 

Pengerusi MPP Lo Khere Chiang berkata komitmen tersebut adalah untuk men-sejahterakan masyarakat walaupun menghadapi keka-ngan dari segi kewangan.
“Untuk itu, saya mahu penduduk dalam kawasan MPP tahu bahawa kami sentiasa bekerja keras untuk menyedia-kan segala kemudahan kepada mereka walaupun peruntukan yang diberikan kerajaan adalah terhad,” katanya. 

Beliau berkata demikian semasa mengadakan tinjauan ke beberapa projek kecil di kawasan MPP semalam. 

Selain itu, Lo juga berharap penduduk di kawasan MPP sentiasa memberi kerjasama dalam menyelesaikan masalah di kawasan masing-masing. 

“Kami tahu masalah yang dihadapi penduduk dan kami akan mengatasinya sebaik mungkin.
“Cuma kami tidak dapat menyelesaikannya dengan begitu segera kerana kekangan dari segi kewangan,” katanya. 

Terdahulu, Lo berkata MPP telah melaksanakan banyak projek menaik taraf infrastruktur dan penyelenggaraan jalan raya pada tahun ini. 

Jelas beliau, antara projek terbaharu ialah menaik taraf jalan di Lorong 8, 9 dan 11 di Kampung Semaba serta menaik taraf jalan di Lorong 5 dan 5/1, Jalan Semaba. 

Katanya kedua-dua projek berkenaan akan mula dilaksanakan pada awal November nanti dengan jumlah kos kira-kira RM600,000. 

“Kedua-dua projek dijadual siap pada Disember tahun ini,” katanya.

Chong ditempelak atas kenyataannya yang meremehkan perkhidmatan MPP

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  KUCHING: Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang menempelak Pengerusi Parti Tindakan Demokratik (DAP) Sarawak Chong Chieng Jen atas kenya-taannya yang meremehkan perkhidmatan MPP. 

Katanya Chong yang tidak mengetahui sesuatu perkara hanya secara sembarangan mendakwa bahawa MPP tidak dapat melakukan apa yang dilakukan oleh Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS). 

“Keluasan kawasan seliaan MPP adalah 23 kali ganda lebih besar daripada MBKS.
“Maka Chong patut tahu mengenai ini dan tidak boleh sembarangan membandingkan MPP dengan MBKS. 

“Namun saya tidak kisah (dakwaan Chong) kerana ini tindakan yang biasa dilakukan oleh pembangkang,” katanya. 

Beliau berkata demikian pada sidang media sempena lawatan ke beberapa projek kecil di kawasan MPP, semalam. 

Dalam pada itu, Lo turut menyeru kepada masyarakat di kawasan MPP supaya memberi sokongan kepada kerajaan bagi membantu majlis menyampaikan perkhidmatan yang lebih baik. 

“Kini kebanyakan wakil rakyat di kawasan MPP adalah pembangkang menyebabkan majlis mengalami kekangan per-untukan daripada kerajaan. 

“Keadaan ini menyukarkan kami untuk meningkatkan lagi penyampaian perkhidmatan yang lebih baik kepada masyarakat,” katanya.

CM holds closed door meeting with SUPP, UPP

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem convened a closed door meeting between SUPP and UPP on Monday for both parties to iron out their differences in view of the coming state election.

According to UPP secretary-general George Lo, he and other top UPP leaders were summoned by Adenan to have a heart to heart talk with their counterparts from SUPP.

“Yes, both parties had a meeting with the chief minister yesterday (Monday). Our instructions were to keep what was discussed confidential. I am not in the position to reveal what had been discussed.

“UPP is always ready and willing to work out a compromise with SUPP for the sake of Chinese community and for BN. Other than that, I am not in the position to reveal anything else at this juncture,” Lo told The Borneo Post yesterday. The closed meeting took place at the chief minister’s office in Wisma Bapa.

SUPP was led by its president Senator Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. Other leaders from SUPP included secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting, Matthew Chen, Lo Khere Chiang and Tan Joo Pui.

UPP was led by its president Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, deputy president Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, George Lo, Datuk Tiong Thai King, Dato Hii King Chiong, Chow Chee Ming and Pemanca Liu Thian Leong.

Traditionally, SUPP is allocated 19 state seats. It is expected to be given an additional seat from the 11 new seats which are expected to be approved by Parliament and endorsed by the Agong before they are gazetted.

The 11 new seats are Serembu, Batu Kitang, Bukit Semuja, Stakan, Gedong, Kabong, Tellian, Selirik, Murum, Samalaju and Mulu.

October 21, 2015, Wednesday

Borneo Post

巴达旺慈善美食赛 汇聚古晋40种美食 还有机会赢得黄金

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●众人摄于新闻发布会后。左二起为砂拉越商业总商会妇女组主席郑莉薲、巴达旺市议会副秘书Elizabeth Loh、青年团团长兼巴达旺慈善美食节筹委会主席龚士蝾、卡玛鲁丁市议员、巴达旺市议会主席罗克强、副主席再迪以及砂拉越商业总商会主席拿督黎嘉泉。

（本报古晋19日讯）本地老饕有口福了！砂拉越商业总商会与巴达旺市议会订于11月13日至15日，连续三天主办“巴达旺慈善美食赛”，每日傍晚6时至10时假石角Emart露天停车场举行。同时，借此投选您心中最有古晋风味之美食！

“巴达旺慈善美食赛”，目的在于推广古晋地道美食，将设有40个美食摊位，如叻沙、粿杂、哥罗面、炒饭等地道美食，当晚您可以品尝所有摊位的美食，再依据您喜爱的美食投选！

巴达旺市议会主席罗克强将于11月13日晚上7时30分，为“巴达旺慈善美食赛”主持开幕仪式。

每一张票价为15令吉，除了凭票品尝所有四十道古晋地道美食以外，将会有一次票投喜爱美食摊位的机会，以及有份参与当晚幸运抽奖活动。

此外，连续三天的“巴达旺慈善美食赛”将于晚上9时举办幸运抽奖活动，每一晚将送出20克黄金，包含首奖黄金5克、次奖黄金3克、三奖黄金2克以及10份特别奖黄金一克，等您来赢取！倘若获奖者当时没有在场的话，主办单位将登报公布得奖者，有关得奖者可前往位于亚答街的纯真金铺领取。

至于脱颖而出的美食摊位，首奖获得5000令吉、次奖3000令吉以及三奖2000令吉，得奖者皆由民众投票选出。

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SUPP to nominate 3 new faces, 3 defeated candidates in Kuching?

SUPP to nominate 3 new faces, 3 defeated candidates in Kuching?

KUCHING: Will SUPP nominate three new faces and three defeated candidates for the five urban state seats traditionally allocated to it and a newly-proposed state seat in the southern zone, which is likely to be allotted to the party?

The five seats are Padungan, Pending, Batu Lintang, Kota Sentosa and Batu Kawah while the new seat it expects to get is Batu Kitang.

According to a source familiar with SUPP affairs, the following candidates have the edge to stand in the next state election: Peter Pui for Padungan, Milton Foo (Pending), Sih Hua Tong (Batu Lintang), Lo Khere Chiang (Kota Sentosa), Tan Joo Phoi (Batu Kawah) and Senator Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (Batu Kitang).

Of these names, Pui, Foo and Lo will make their debut into the electoral battle if they are endorsed by Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) as candidates.

Sih, Tan and Dr Sim were all defeated by the opposition during the 2011 state election.

While Sih and Tan are believed to be contesting in the same seats as they did the last state polls, Dr Sim is said to be eyeing the new seat, which is widely considered as a white area.

Dr Sim, who is SUPP president, is also leading the party’s Pending branch.

Traditionally, the party nominates a candidate who hails from the branch or sub-branches in a particular constituency to contest the seat.

The source asserted that the party would support only Dr Sim as a candidate for Batu Kitang, in the hope that the latter would win the election and later on be appointed as a deputy chief minister (DCM).

“Batu Kitang seems to be a hope for SUPP to see its president being appointed as DCM once again.”
One of the DCM posts in the Sarawak cabinet has been traditionally held by SUPP president.

It was not vacant until former party president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan lost Piasau to DAP in the last state election.

In Padungan, Pui, who is a vice- chairman of Kuching branch, has been politically active.

Instead of the branch chairperson Datuk Lily Yong, he was the top leader seen at the launch of the branch’s ‘Zero GST Signature Campaign’ recently.

Pui, a political science graduate, used to be a board member of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU).

For Pending, it is almost certain that Foo, SUPP Youth secretary for Pending branch, will be named the candidate despite recent news reports that the branch had in mind three names; the other two being Dr Sim and Tan Kai.

Early this month, Foo confirmed with the local media that he was one of the potential candidates for Pending.

The 38-year-old lawyer has been representing Dr Sim to launch several local events besides visiting places including Sungai Apong, Pending Heights, Bintawa, Kenyalang Park and Kali Garden.

SUPP Batu Lintang is deemed to be a little behind in terms of grooming young leaders.

Because of this, Sih, the branch chairman, is seen as a key figure and will most probably stand in the next election again.

Lo, who is SUPP Kota Sentosa chairman and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, was already tipped to be a potential candidate to wrest Kota Sentosa from the opposition in 2011.

However, former branch chairman Datuk Alfred Yap was nominated, who was then defeated by DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen for a second time.

This time around, the source said Lo, who had been active in community services given his MPP chairmanship, would be entrusted with regaining Kota Sentosa.

In 2011, Joo Phoi lost Batu Kawah to DAP’s Christina Chiew by a slim majority of 543 votes.
Hence, Batu Kawah is still considered a grey area to the ruling coalition while the other four are considered black, given the big margin by which it lost – from 4,824 votes in Kota Sentosa to 8,381 votes in Batu Lintang.

The source believed that the opposition would not have much against Joo Phoi, who still maintained a cordial relationship with the local community despite his defeat in the last state election.

“He is the chairman of Batu Kawah branch and he will have the support from the people. Initially, he wanted Batu Kitang because he is the pro tem chairman of the Batu Kitang branch, but later he was put back in Batu Kawah.”

Interestingly, United People’s Party (UPP) has been vocal about nominating its publicity secretary and Batu Kawah chairman Pemanca Liu Thian Leong as a candidate for the Batu Kawah constituency.

October 20, 2015, Tuesday
Borneo Post 

Lo Khere Chiang: Buddhist Association kindy accepts all religions

  Lo Khere Chiang (5th right), Chai Suk Fah (4th left), Lim Teck Hee (4th right) and Datuk Dr Tay Chin Kin (6th right) and others cut the balloons during the anniversary dinner.

KUCHING: The Sarawak Buddhist Association celebrated the 30th anniversary of its kindergarten with a dinner at Christian Ecumenical Centre here, last Sunday.

The guest-of-honour Senator Professor Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian was represented by chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Lo Khere Chiang at the function.

In his speech, Lo said that the establishment of the kindergarten by the Buddhist Association had enabled parents to send their children for early childhood education.

“Early childhood education is the basic in a child’s development stage where they learn to read and write,” he said.

Lo added that it was important for parents to send their children to play school at the age of three to speed up their learning process.

“By setting up a kindergarten, the Buddhist Association gives children the opportunity to have an education and now the kindergarten is already well known.

“Since the kindergarten’s syllabus follows the country’s education system, the parents need not have to worry when sending their children to the kindergarten,” he said.

Lo also said that although the management of the kindergarten is mostly Buddhists parents of other religions can also send their children to study at the kindergarten.

“When it comes to education, kindergartens or schools must be colour blind as all races have the right to education,” Lo pointed out.

He added that the kindergarten also teaches the values of respecting other races and religions and when the children grow up they will understand others’ culture better.

During the dinner, long service awards were also presented to the kindergarten teachers who have served for more than 10 years.

The kindergarten principal Chai Suk Fah who has served for 24 years was among the awardees.

The dinner also witnessed the graduation of the kindergarten children.

The parents and teachers were also treated to a sumptuous dinner with dancing and singing performed by the kindergarten children.

Among those present were chairman of the Board of Management of Sarawak Buddhist Association Kindergarten, Lim Teck Hee and chairman of Sarawak Buddhist Association, Datuk Dr Tay Chin Kin.

  Sarawak Tribune

Tuesday 20-Oct-2015

巴达旺慈善美食赛 汇聚古晋40种美食 还有机会赢得黄金

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●众人摄于新闻发布会后。左二起为砂拉越商业总商会妇女组主席郑莉薲、巴达旺市议会副秘书Elizabeth Loh、青年团团长兼巴达旺慈善美食节筹委会主席龚士蝾、卡玛鲁丁市议员、巴达旺市议会主席罗克强、副主席再迪以及砂拉越商业总商会主席拿督黎嘉泉。

（本报古晋19日讯）本地老饕有口福了！砂拉越商业总商会与巴达旺市议会订于11月13日至15日，连续三天主办“巴达旺慈善美食赛”，每日傍晚6时至10时假石角Emart露天停车场举行。同时，借此投选您心中最有古晋风味之美食！

“巴达旺慈善美食赛”，目的在于推广古晋地道美食，将设有40个美食摊位，如叻沙、粿杂、哥罗面、炒饭等地道美食，当晚您可以品尝所有摊位的美食，再依据您喜爱的美食投选！

巴达旺市议会主席罗克强将于11月13日晚上7时30分，为“巴达旺慈善美食赛”主持开幕仪式。

每一张票价为15令吉，除了凭票品尝所有四十道古晋地道美食以外，将会有一次票投喜爱美食摊位的机会，以及有份参与当晚幸运抽奖活动。

此外，连续三天的“巴达旺慈善美食赛”将于晚上9时举办幸运抽奖活动，每一晚将送出20克黄金，包含首奖黄金5克、次奖黄金3克、三奖黄金2克以及10份特别奖黄金一克，等您来赢取！倘若获奖者当时没有在场的话，主办单位将登报公布得奖者，有关得奖者可前往位于亚答街的纯真金铺领取。

至于脱颖而出的美食摊位，首奖获得5000令吉、次奖3000令吉以及三奖2000令吉，得奖者皆由民众投票选出。

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SUPP to nominate 3 new faces, 3 defeated candidates in Kuching?

KUCHING: Will SUPP nominate three new faces and three defeated candidates for the five urban state seats traditionally allocated to it and a newly-proposed state seat in the southern zone, which is likely to be allotted to the party?

The five seats are Padungan, Pending, Batu Lintang, Kota Sentosa and Batu Kawah while the new seat it expects to get is Batu Kitang.

According to a source familiar with SUPP affairs, the following candidates have the edge to stand in the next state election: Peter Pui for Padungan, Milton Foo (Pending), Sih Hua Tong (Batu Lintang), Lo Khere Chiang (Kota Sentosa), Tan Joo Phoi (Batu Kawah) and Senator Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (Batu Kitang).

Of these names, Pui, Foo and Lo will make their debut into the electoral battle if they are endorsed by Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) as candidates.

Sih, Tan and Dr Sim were all defeated by the opposition during the 2011 state election.

While Sih and Tan are believed to be contesting in the same seats as they did the last state polls, Dr Sim is said to be eyeing the new seat, which is widely considered as a white area.

Dr Sim, who is SUPP president, is also leading the party’s Pending branch.

Traditionally, the party nominates a candidate who hails from the branch or sub-branches in a particular constituency to contest the seat.

The source asserted that the party would support only Dr Sim as a candidate for Batu Kitang, in the hope that the latter would win the election and later on be appointed as a deputy chief minister (DCM).

“Batu Kitang seems to be a hope for SUPP to see its president being appointed as DCM once again.”
One of the DCM posts in the Sarawak cabinet has been traditionally held by SUPP president.

It was not vacant until former party president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan lost Piasau to DAP in the last state election.

In Padungan, Pui, who is a vice- chairman of Kuching branch, has been politically active.
Instead of the branch chairperson Datuk Lily Yong, he was the top leader seen at the launch of the branch’s ‘Zero GST Signature Campaign’ recently.

Pui, a political science graduate, used to be a board member of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU).

For Pending, it is almost certain that Foo, SUPP Youth secretary for Pending branch, will be named the candidate despite recent news reports that the branch had in mind three names; the other two being Dr Sim and Tan Kai.

Early this month, Foo confirmed with the local media that he was one of the potential candidates for Pending.

The 38-year-old lawyer has been representing Dr Sim to launch several local events besides visiting places including Sungai Apong, Pending Heights, Bintawa, Kenyalang Park and Kali Garden.

SUPP Batu Lintang is deemed to be a little behind in terms of grooming young leaders.

Because of this, Sih, the branch chairman, is seen as a key figure and will most probably stand in the next election again.

Lo, who is SUPP Kota Sentosa chairman and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, was already tipped to be a potential candidate to wrest Kota Sentosa from the opposition in 2011.

However, former branch chairman Datuk Alfred Yap was nominated, who was then defeated by DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen for a second time.

This time around, the source said Lo, who had been active in community services given his MPP chairmanship, would be entrusted with regaining Kota Sentosa.

In 2011, Joo Phoi lost Batu Kawah to DAP’s Christina Chiew by a slim majority of 543 votes.

Hence, Batu Kawah is still considered a grey area to the ruling coalition while the other four are considered black, given the big margin by which it lost – from 4,824 votes in Kota Sentosa to 8,381 votes in Batu Lintang.

The source believed that the opposition would not have much against Joo Phoi, who still maintained a cordial relationship with the local community despite his defeat in the last state election.

“He is the chairman of Batu Kawah branch and he will have the support from the people. Initially, he wanted Batu Kitang because he is the pro tem chairman of the Batu Kitang branch, but later he was put back in Batu Kawah.”

Interestingly, United People’s Party (UPP) has been vocal about nominating its publicity secretary and Batu Kawah chairman Pemanca Liu Thian Leong as a candidate for the Batu Kawah constituency.

October 20, 2015, Tuesday

Borneo Post

MPP holds dialogue with Sg Tapang residents

Lo (seated centre) with the residents after the session.

KUCHING: Jalan Sungai Tapang, Lorong 4 residents had a dialogue with Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang and other councillors on Wednesday.

Some 100 residents including MPP councillor Yeo Eng Kuang attended the dialogue.
“The dialogue session encourages community engagement between the councillors of MPP and the community.

“Their main concerns are the road condition and drainage,” Lo explained when contacted yesterday.

Lo, who is Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa chairman, said holding the dialogue enabled residents to approach the authorities directly with their problems.

He said dialogues would be held as often as possible and when there is a request from the community.

October 16, 2015, Friday

Borneo Post

Dialogue with Sg Tapang residents

Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa Chairman, Lo Khere Chiang held a dialogue session with over 100 residents of the Sg Tapang on Tuesday night at the Sentosa branch.

Lo, who is also the Chairman of the Padawan Municipal council (MPP), said the purpose of the dialogue was to encourage community engagement between the councillors of MPP and the Community.

During the dialogue, a number of issues were brought up, including on infrastructure mainly on drainage, roads and social welfare issues.

Lo assured that the council would try their best to deal with each problems and urged the people to be patient as they could not do everything at one time.

Also at the dialogue was MPP councillor, Yeo Eng Kuang.

suppadmin | October 14, 2015

Padawan Municipal Council cries out for help from police to curb loan sharks, cyber gambling and drug abuse in its area

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is sending an SOS to the police to help curb three major social ills in its area: loan sharks, cyber gambling and drug abuse.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said his council could do little to stop the spread of these illegal activities because of shortage of enforcement officers.

“We really need the police to assist us in tackling these three major social issues as we are unable to tackle them ourselves, given our limited number of enforcement officers,” Lo told The Borneo Post here yesterday.

He added that MPP had been doing its best to stop the spread of these three social ills, but the situation seemed to worsen by the day.

“The loan shark operators normally operate through runners. We try to investigate especially by calling the numbers in the cards, flyers and posters pasted all over the place such as on car screens, on trees and notice boards, but it only reached the runners and the big fish were nowhere to be found. That’s why we really need the assistance of police,” said Lo.

Besides loan shark, cyber gambling too has thrived in shophouses under MPP jurisdiction.

“When we closed one, another one will appear somewhere. We have closed down hundreds but there are more appearing. This is another issue where the police must help us,” he said.

On drug abuse, Lo said, MPP also need the urgent help from the police to tackle it as it had already gone beyond its control.

According to Lo, MPP covers a huge area of about 320 sq.km with a population of over 300,000. The areas under the jurisdiction of MPP are from Mile 3 to Tapah Bazaar, the whole Padawan area, Penrissen area till Borneo Heights and Matang Jaya right up to Telaga Air.

However, the scourge did not seem to affect the two neighbouring city councils, Kuching City South Council (MBKS) and Kuching City North Hall (DBKU) as the police have been consistently assisting them.

“We are very lucky in MBKS because we are located right in the middle of the city and the police have been very helpful.

“So I hoped everyone in our community will continue to assist us and the police to make Kuching City a much safer and better place to live in,” said Mayor James Chan when contacted yesterday.

His counterpart in DBKU, Datuk Abang Wahab Abang Julai concurred with Chan saying that his council would continue administer the area under its jurisdiction through its Clean, Beautiful and Safe (CBS) Enhancement Plan (2013-2017) which was launched last year.

“The CBS Enhancement Plan is envisioned to tackle all these social issues through smart partnership of the 3Ps (people, private and public),” said Abang Wahab, who is a former high ranking police officer.

He said the objective of CBS Enhancement Plan was to make Kuching City a vibrant, clean, beautiful, safe place.

BorneoPost:October 4, 2014, Saturday

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suppadmin | October 1, 2015