Rep concerned about rampant illegal dumping

April 29, 2017, Saturday Churchill Edward, reporters@theborneopost.com

Lo Khere Chiang (left) and SUPP Youth publicity and information secretary Milton Foo see for themselves the illegal dumping site.

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang took time to see for himself an illegal dumping site at Stampin Resettlement Scheme here yesterday, hoping to bring more awareness among the public about the dangers of illegal dumping.

Illegal dumping sites are already an eye sore, yet at this particular site, the dumping area is the drain. Not only is the dumped rubbish unsightly, the drainage system will be affected; it will cause another bigger issue of drain blockage, said Lo when contacted.

“I hope to get public cooperation to report illegal dumping to our councillors or the authorities. We sincerely invite the public to be with us on the war against illegal rubbish dumping and to safeguard the cleanliness of our city.”

He added that the people would suffer if the problem was not dealt with immediately.

Residents could always call Trienekens’ hotline 082-612300 to collect their bulk waste at a minimal fee, he said.

“We need the community to help in influencing the people to have the correct mind-set to keep Sarawak clean and hygienic. Illegal dumping will only cause massive health and environmental issues,” Lo said.

When making reports, it would be helpful to furnish the date, time and location of the incident (illegal dumping) as well as the registration number of the vehicle used to carry the waste. Any photos or videos that can provide leads for the authorities to investigate are also welcome, he said.

Under Section 18(3) of the Local Authorities (Cleanliness By-Laws, 1999), those caught doing illegal dumping could be fined not more than RM1,000 for the first offence and RM2,000 for the second offence or a jail term of not more than six months or both.

Projek tebatan banjir bermula tahun ini, kata Khere Chiang

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2017-04-27  oleh Nick Fletcher, Utusan Online Borneo

 
MPP terima peruntukan hampir RM30 juta daripada kerajaan negeri untuk melaksanakan projek ini 
 
KUCHING: Masalah banjir yang membelenggu penduduk di sekitar Batu Kawa dan Batu Kitang akan diatasi dengan pembinaan projek tebatan banjir bermula tahun ini. 

Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang berkata ia hasil daripada peruntukan hampir RM30 juta yang diterima MPP daripada kerajaan negeri untuk melaksanakan projek tersebut. 

“Kami sekarang dalam proses mengenal pasti kawasan untuk melaksanakan projek ini. 

“Mungkin enam atau tujuh projek akan dilaksanakan dengan menumpukan kawasan yang terjejas teruk iaitu di Batu Kawa dan Batu Kitang,” katanya pada sidang media di ibu pejabat MPP di sini, semalam. 

Justeru, Lo yang juga ADUN Batu Kitang menyampaikan penghargaan kepada Menteri Kerajaan Tempatan Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian kerana meluluskan peruntukan kepada MPP untuk melaksanakan projek tebatan banjir itu. 

Jelas beliau, ia kerana masalah banjir telah menjadi kebimbangannya dan merupakan antara keutamaan yang mahu diselesaikannya. 

“Saya sangat gembira, selama ini saya asyik bercakap tentang mengatasi banjir dan akhirnya mendapat sokongan daripada kerajaan,” katanya. 

Terdahulu, Lo berkata MPP juga akan terus menjalankan Program 1AZAM untuk membantu meningkatkan taraf hidup golongan miskin di kawasan seliaannya walaupun ia adalah bukan di bawah bidang tugas mereka. 

Menurut beliau, terdapat tiga inisiatif yang telah dijalankan MPP sejak memulakan tanggungjawab sosial korporat mereka itu pada lima tahun lepas iaitu AZAM Niaga Kios (gerai burger), AZAM Niaga Kedai Runcit dan AZAM Niaga Potong Rumput. 

Katanya pada tahun lepas, MPP telah membantu dua Ketua Isi Rumah (KIR) menerusi program Kios, enam KIR bagi Kedai Runcit dan tiga KIR untuk Potong Rumput menggunakan peruntukan sebanyak RM73,000 yang disalurkan Kemeterian Kebajikan, Wanita dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti. 

“Tahun lepas, kami telah membantu 11 KIR dan ini adalah menepati KPI ditetapkan iaitu 11 KIR setahun,” katanya. 

Baru-baru ini, MPP telah menerima surat penghargaan daripada Menteri Kebajikan, Wanita dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti Datuk Fatimah Abdullah atas prestasi cemerlang dalam penyampaian Program 1AZAM 2015.

Lo: ‘Letter of Appreciation’ as an encouragement'

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By : Harun Jau Posted on : Thursday, April 27, 2017 Local News

MPP chairman, Lo Khere Chiang (centre) showing the ‘Letter of Appreciation’ while acting secretary, Elizabeth Lo (left) and a councilor look on.

KOTA PADAWAN:  Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has received a ‘Letter of Appreciation’ from the Ministry of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing for its contribution and excellent achievement in carrying out the 1AZAM Programme.

“I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah. It is an encouragement letter. She acknowledged the fact that we have done well.

“It is not every day that you receive compliment from people, from ministers and from authorities, that is why I would like to highlight this one,” MPP chairman, Cr. Lo Khere Chiang told reporters at a press conference after MPP Full Council Meeting here, yesterday.

Lo added that it was not only just an encouragement for those in MPP, but he looked at it as an encouragement to other councils to do well, too.

“We have excelled in certain areas and this is an area where we have done well and that is why we have been acknowledged,” he said.

The 1AZAM Programme which MPP carried out in 2015 as part of its Social Corporate Responsibility, (SCR) involved three categories, namely AZAM Niaga Kiosk, AZAM Niaga Runcit and AZAM Potong Ramput.

The AZAM Niaga Kiosk involved two participants, AZAM Niaga Runcit involved six participants while the AZAM Potong Rumput involved three participants.

The KPI set by the Ministry was 10 participants but MPP managed to get 11 participants.

“We not only have to identify the participants but also have to monitor them,” Lo said.

Lo added that the 1AZAM programme which MPP has been involved in over the past five years is an on-going programme.

总工程耗资800万 下港中公建新校楼

• Thursday, 27 April 2017 08:19

●左起黄亚喜、陈小明绘测师、本固鲁蔡恒辉、罗克强工程师、蔡明龙、郑子文等人实地情况了解新校舍建筑工程。

（古晋26日讯）下港中华公学将展开总工程耗资800万令吉的建校工程。工程包括兴建拥有36间课室的校楼、一个地下停车场、一个综合大礼堂，食堂和一间学前教育。由于工程浩大，因此将分阶段进行，第一期先建4层楼20间课室、地下停车场、综合大礼堂和食堂。

此次建校，该校还是采取以往建校方式，就是建委会自行采购建筑材料，以包工方式建造。建委会同仁恳恳请热心人士捐助以使众多辛辛学子受惠。

罗克强工程师、陈小明绘测师、建委会主席本固鲁蔡恒辉、校董会主席郑子文、顾问蔡明龙及承包商于本月4月25日在下港中华公学实地了解新校舍即将开工情况。

MPP appeals to owners to neuter pets

April 27, 2017, Thursday, Borneo Post

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has appealed to pet owners to neuter their animals.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this is to help reduce the number of strays.

Lo pointed out MPP is now facing a problem with stray dogs and cats after the Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) limited the intake of strays at its shelter to 15 per month.

“So I appeal to pet owners to help us to neuter their pets to help us address the problem,” Lo, who is Batu Kitang assemblyman, told reporters yesterday after chairing a full council meeting.

Lo added that SSPCA has also increased its fees from RM30 to RM90 per head.

“This is really a problem to us and once again I appeal for the cooperation of pet owners,” he said, noting that stray dogs and cats were often found roaming in markets and along roads under the council’s jurisdiction.

MPP allocated RM30 mln for flood mitigation projects

April 27, 2017, Thursday Jacob Achoi, reporters@theborneopost.com

Lo Khere Chiang holds up the letter of appreciation during a photo call.

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been allocated RM30 million for flood mitigation projects.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the amount was approved by the Ministry of Local Government under Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian.

“Most of the projects will be carried out in major areas like Batu Kitang and Batu Kawah,” he told reporters yesterday after chairing a full council meeting.

Lo, who is Batu Kitang assemblyman, said Padawan flyover projects would be carried out as scheduled at Kuching Sentral and Mile 4 1/2 in August.

Meanwhile, he said the council has received a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing acknowledging MPP’s efforts in helping to carry out the 1Azam programme.

He said MPP currently runs the programme in three categories – kiosk, grass cutting and retail shops – in villages involving 11 participants.

“The letter means a lot to us and will motivate us,” he said, adding that the programme will continue this year.

Mandulkan anjing, kucing elak biak tanpa kawalan

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KUCHING: Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang menyeru pemilik-pemilik anjing dan kucing supaya memandulkan haiwan peliharaan mereka itu bagi mengelak ia terus membiak tanpa kawalan. 

Jelas beliau, ia kerana terdapat semakin banyak haiwan berkenaan yang berkeliaran di kawasan seliaan MPP, malah ada yang hidup liar tanpa pemilik. 

“Kami sering menerima aduan mengenai kehadiran anjing atau kucing berkeliaran di sesuatu kawasan, yang memerlukan kami untuk menangkapnya. 

“Ini boleh diatasi jika pemilik haiwan itu bertanggungjawab menjaganya atau paling bagus memandulkannya agar ia tidak membiak dan akhirnya mewujudkan anjing atau kucing liar,” katanya pada sidang media di ibu pejabat MPP dekat sini, semalam. 

Menurut Lo, MPP menangkap sekurang-kurangnya 50 ekor anjing dan kucing sebulan dan kebanyakan yang berkeliaran adalah mempunyai pemilik kerana berada dalam kawasan perumahan. 

Katanya bagi anjing dan kucing liar yang ditangkap, MPP sebelum ini telah menghantarnya kepada Persatuan Bagi Pencegahan Penganiayaan Terhadap Haiwan Sarawak (SSPCA). 

Bagaimanapun, katanya kini MPP berhadapan masalah untuk menghantar haiwan-haiwan tersebut ke SSPCA disebabkan kenaikan caj daripada RM30 kepada RM90 seekor selain bilangannya juga dihadkan kepada 15 ekor sebulan berbanding sebelumnya tiada had. 

“Misalnya kami menangkap 50 ekor anjing dan kucing tetapi dihadkan hanya 15 ekor untuk diterima oleh SSPCA, jadi bagaimana dengan yang lain dan caj yang dikenakan SSPCA juga meningkat kepada RM90 menyebabkan kami sukar untuk menampungnya. 

“Dengan itu, penyelesaian terbaik adalah melibatkan kerjasama orang ramai khususnya pemilik haiwan berkenaan supaya menjaga dengan baik atau memandulkan anjing atau kucing yang dipelihara mereka,” katanya.

罗克强建议菩提幼儿园设立分校惠及各地幼儿

• Monday, 23 January 2017 

●菩提幼儿园35周年庆萤火游行联欢会推展仪式。

（本报古晋22日讯）随着人口的增加，菩提幼儿园已无法容纳更多学生，巴都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强建议古晋佛教居士林考虑在其他人口稠密的地区，创办菩提幼儿园分校，让各地的幼儿都能够入读菩提幼儿园。

他表示，菩提幼儿园拥有今天的成就，应归功于古晋佛教居士林林长蔡明田，高瞻远瞩，在35面前毅然创办菩提幼儿园。

此外，历任菩提幼儿园董事、园长、老师及职员的默默耕耘，将菩提幼儿园建设发展成为本州数一数二的优质幼儿园，更是功不可没。罗克强是昨晚出席菩提幼儿园35周年庆萤火游行联欢会开幕仪式上致词时，如是表示。

他称，菩提幼儿园创办之后，家长纷纷将子女送入菩提幼儿园接受学前教育，本地的学前教育从此开始普及。他表示，35年来，菩提幼儿园已经栽培数以万计的优秀学生，成为各行各业的优秀人才。

当年5、6岁的小孩子，如今已是30、40岁的青年，不少菩提幼儿园毕业生已经成家立业，孩子如今也就读菩提幼儿园。因此，他希望菩提幼儿园毕业生能够成立菩提幼儿园校友会，回馈菩提幼儿园，协助幼儿园发展。

罗克强也在活动上移交5000令吉拨款给该幼儿园，作为购置微型电脑用途。

较早前，菩提幼儿园园长蔡蕙朱表示，该园成立于1983年，当年仅佛堂底层简单的间隔四间课室，在1994年，该园新校舍落成，并拥有12间新课室及大型游乐场。

她指出，於2006年，该园推行〈蒙特梭利主题统整教学〉，并开始实行小班制度。2011年，该园在董事及社会人士的热心支持下成功扩建校舍，增加多4间课室及行政办公室。

2012年，该园全面进行冷气化设备，并于2016年将剑桥少儿英语课程纳入正课，以便有效的激励幼儿学习英语，促进幼儿们全脑发展，培养高绩效的英语学习能力。她强调，如今菩提幼儿园已发展成为一所极具有规模，且重视幼儿全面发展的园所，同时，幼儿来源更趋向国际化。

Niang Temenggong Datuk James Jimbun ketuai Iban ke tebilang

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KUCHING: Chairman Opis Kunsil Kandang Padawan (MPP) Ir. Lo Khere Chiang netapka niang Temenggong Datuk James Jimbun Pungga seiku ketuai Iban ke tebilang. 

“Ditinggal seiku orang ti dikesayau ukai pekara mudah, tang nemu diri kala nyadi sebagi ba pengidup orang nya ngujungka kitai ngasaika diri chukup betuah ketegal ti ulih bekunsi pengidup sebedau iya ngejang.

Lo ke mega kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang bela ngenataika penyinu ngagai Datin Senorita Linang ti ditinggalka laki iya. 

Jimbun ,77, ke kala nyadi Kaban Parlimen (MP) Kapit pengelama 3 renggat midang di Sepital Serdang Selangor tumu pagi Hari Dua tu tadi. 

Tubuh iya sangkai di Kuching kena Hari Tiga lalu diintu di rumah iya di Lurung Wan Alwi ditu ngambika ulih meri awak ngagai raban ruang bilik, bala kaling enggau mensia mayuh meri basa ke penudi. 

Pengawa sembiang deka diatur di Gerija St Faith, Kenyalang Park urung pukul 1 ngalih hari ila (sehari tu) sebedau dibai ke Pendam Anglika Batu Kitang. 

Jimbun kala nyadi Kaban Kunsil Besai Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sereta nyadi Chairman PBB pampang Baleh ari 1986 nyentuk ngagai 1999. 

Iya nerima tanda pangkat ‘Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak’ ke mai gelar ‘Dato’ kena 16 Oktober 2010. 

Iya mega nyadi kaban seumur idup Ejensi Pemunas Gian Dadah Menua (Pemadam) sereta kaban Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU), Serakup Dayak Iban Sarawak(Sadia) enggau Kort Apil Bansa Asal kelimpah ti nyadi penyanding penemu Komiti Pengintu Pengelantang enggau Raban Ketuai Iban, Kolej Komuniti Kuching enggau Kunsil Penyanding Penemu Main Asal ke dikuasa Opis Pemansang Rama.

RPR Landeh deka bisi Balai Mayuh guna enda lama agi

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KUCHING: RPR Landeh di Padawan disadang bisi Balai Mayuh guna dalam awak ke semak, ku Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang Ir. Lo Khere Chiang. 
 
Bejaku ba pengawa ngelanchar kelas Ngajat Akedemi Serakup Dayak Iban Sarawak (ASADIA) bedau lama tu tadi, iya madahka pinta sebidang tanah ari perintah ngambi tau nyadi endur nirika balai mayuh guna, udah digaga. 

“Kitai udah bisi perambu palan (tanah perintah) endur nirika Balai Mayuh guna ke alai pinta udah dikenatai ngagai Opis Tanah enggau Survei(JTS). 

“Pengudah pinta tu nerima pemendar ari JTS, aku deka ngeluarka belanja dikena nirika Balai Mayuh guna tu,’ku iya. 

Lo nambah, Balai Mayuh guna nya ila tau dikena rayat ke diau ngelingi ngadu mayuh aktiviti baka ke pengawa nikah nyengkaum endur ngintu pemati. 

Kelimpah ari nya ku Lo, ASADIA pampang RPR Landeh pan dikelalu ngatur kelas ngajat sereta kelas main asal ke bukai di balai besai nya ila. 

Sinuka ASADIA ti ngadu kelas main asal di rumah, iya pechaya balai besai nya ila ulih nyaup ASADIA ngerembaika main asal Dayak ngagai raban nembiak baru. 

Ngenang kaul bukai, Lo meri puji ngagai peranak RPR Landeh ti udah ngundi sereta nentuka pemujur iya ba pengawa bepilih DUN ke udah. 

“Dalam timpuh berapa taun ti deka datai, aku deka mai mayuh pemansang dalam kandang endur tu,’ku iya seraya madah teulihka mayuh undi ari pengudi di RPR Landeh.

Various activities held for PERKATA special children

New Sarawak Tribune

By : Connie Chieng Posted on : Friday, April 21, 2017

BATU Kitang Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang (seated centre) having fun with the special children.

BATU Kitang Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang (standing 3rd right) sharing the moment with the special children.

KUCHING: Various activities were carried out at the (PERKATA) special school recently for the children there.

Organised by Global Design Studio, an active community network comprising students, graduates and interdisciplinary academic creative personnel from Curtin University’s school of Built Environment, (SoBE) in Bentley, Western Australia, the programme seeks to enhance student learning experiences through international community collaboration across three phases undertaken this year.

The team of 24 students and industry experts took to the 14-day road trip travelling to Sarawak and one of the activities was to share a day of joy with the special school children.

Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang who officiated at the occasion said it was a good gesture for the Global Design Studio to think of the children with special needs.

He said charity in the hearts is a good moral support for such people. Lo hoped that other organisations would also spend time with such children or at the Old folks’ home to bring cheers to their lives.

The day’s activities included art painting, fabric paper roll, puppet making, origami, hand painting and musicial activities.

罗克强：传扬妈祖精神融入生活福泽下代

• Friday, 21 April 2017 08:10

●古晋海南公会丁酉年天后圣母诞辰平安宴筹委会主席欧世明（右）赠送纪念品予主宾砂地方政府部长拿督沈桂贤的代表巴都吉当州议员罗克强（中）。左为古晋海南公会主席翁岳春。

（本报古晋20日讯）巴都吉当州议员罗克强表示，全世界有一亿名妈祖信徒，其中台湾有1700万人，新加坡、马来西亚各有数万人，日本、印尼、菲律宾有一定数量的华人，都是以妈祖信仰为主要信仰。

他昨晚代表砂州地方政府部长拿督沈桂贤医生出席古晋海南公会2017丁酉年天后圣母诞辰平安宴，受邀致词时，这么表示。

“妈祖的信仰，随着华人的南渡遍布于东南亚各地。在马来西亚、新加坡、泰国、印尼、越南、菲律宾等地，都建有供奉妈祖的庙宇。其中以马来西亚和新加坡比较典型。马来西亚，新加坡等地的乡团会馆，都建庙供奉妈祖，座落于古晋亚答街的古晋海南公会天后庙，就是典型的妈祖庙。”

他称，妈祖本是海上的保护神，保护渔船和商船，不会被狂风巨浪击沉，也可以逃过海盗的浩劫。后来妈祖帮助民众消灾解难，所以深受各国华人的敬仰，人们总希望将妈祖的博爱，扶弱济贫，勇敢无畏，不屈不挠的精神和尽孝的观念发扬光大，把妈祖文化的精髓融入日常生活中，并传给下一代。

他认为，妈祖身上聚集了中华民族的传统美德和崇高的精神境界。妈祖善良正直，见义勇为，扶贫济困，解救危难，造福民众，保护渔船商船平安航行等善事义举，因此受到了海内外华人尊敬和膜拜。

“2009年10月，妈祖信仰入选联合国教科文组织，人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录。”

罗克强凭吊已故前加帛国会议员

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砂人联党巴都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强于日前前往瞻仰已故前任加帛区国会议员拿督詹姆斯金本的遗容。已故詹姆斯金本是在本月18日凌晨5时40分左右，在沙登医院逝世，享年77岁。他生前面对心脏问题。

他曾经于1986年至1999年，在砂土保党旗帜下成为加帛3届国会议员。

罗克强形容，詹姆斯金本是一名杰出的伊班领袖。

他也向詹姆斯金本的遗孀拿汀瑟诺丽达和4名孩子献上哀悼。

Lo pays last respect to Jimbun

Lo pays last respect to Jimbun

By : Connie Chieng Posted on : Saturday, April 22, 2017 Prime Sarawak Tribune

KUCHING: Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang yesterday paid his last respect to the late Temenggong Dato James Jimbun Pungga.

He said losing someone we love is not easy, but knowing that we have been able to be a part of the life of that person, we would realise that we are blessed to have been able to share in his life before he went to rest in eternal salvation.

GDS students create Play Wonderland for SCCS

April 20, 2017, Thursday Daryll Law, reporters@theborneopost.com

The students preparing their transformation works at the SCCS activity room.

KUCHING: The Global Design Studio (GDS) Programme comprising students of Curtin University’s School of Built Environment (SoBE), Australia visited the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) centre here yesterday.

The delegation comprising 24 master’s students, two industry experts Triet Le (Vietnam) and Alejandro Gil (Spain), project facilitator Chris Leong and SoBE Construction Management academic staff Dr Emil Jonescu, was led by Fellow of Curtin Academy and GDS co-founder Associate Professor Khoa Do helped to transform SCCS’s activity room.

The aim was to provide the children the chance to re-imagine the existing playroom and to create a ‘Play Wonderland’ which includes different zones for activities such as music, arts and crafts, a mini library, playground and toddler’s corner.

The team was also visited by SCCS advisor Datuk Lorna Enan Muloon and Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang in support of the team’s approach to community interactions and sharing of experiences and culture.

“The team hopes that the children will be excited when they see the new space for the first time. We just want to continue to facilitate the connection between our students and our community,” Khoa told reporters at the SCCS centre here.

According to him, this is the second phase of the mobility programme SarAWAKEN on the Road — a 14-day (from April 9–21) road trip travelling along the coast of Sarawak from Miri to Kuching with key community engagements, space activation activities and social interactions. It also seeks to enhance students’ learning experiences through international community collaboration.

The first phase was the SarAWAKEN ‘think tank’ from Jan 30 to Feb 18 — a 19-day study tour which focused on five key local themes relating to community narratives and Sarawak’s potential future.

Commenting further on the event, he noted that the programme also provides students with a learning experience beyond classroom projects by taking the learning outside of the classroom and getting the students out of their comfort zones by going out into the community.

He said throughout the trip, the students had engaged with various primary and secondary schools such as SMK St Columbia (Miri), Kai Dee Middle School (Bintulu) and a series of pop-up activities ranging from dance, Urban Camera, and Sketching at Parkcity Mall in Bintulu.

The group then undertook similar activities which included community participation in fabric-painting, bandana-making and sharing of knowledge and experiences with the locals at Sibu Jaya markets.

While in Kuching, the group participated in the recent PechaKucha Night, collaborated with local artists 9lives and Haus to design and paint a mural at SMK Kuching High School and discussed opportunities of future collaboration with the principal to create a spatial library. The visit also included urban sketching with the community, and visits to Perkata Special School and SJK Chung Hua Sungai Buda to create a mobile library and mural art.

Sarawak to Zakir Naik: You’re not welcome

Richard T.W. | April 19, 2017 

 

Local leaders say the contentious preacher is not suitable for Sarawak’s unique communal make-up.

KUCHING: Leaders from both sides of the political divide in Sarawak do not want controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is sought by India for alleged money-laundering investigations, in the multi-religious state.

Deputy Chief Minister James Jemut Masing said Naik’s permanent residence (PR) issued by the federal government five years ago would not shield him from having his movements in Malaysia restricted.

“The PR doesn’t make Naik immune to being banned as an unwanted person. We have banned Malaysian legislators from (entering) Sarawak before,” he said.

Naik has yet to be officially banned from entering Sarawak, which has autonomous power in immigration matters.

The state has a unique demographic make-up, with Christians forming the majority and Muslims comprising less than a quarter of the population.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) supreme council member Idris Buang said the state’s “political setting” would not be welcoming for Naik.

“Personally, I think he is one of the best Muslim scholars out there. For many Muslims, he has done a good job explaining the teachings of Islam. He is a preacher of peace.

“However, he would not be well understood in a place like Sarawak. So my advice is for him to spare Sarawak his presence,” Idris said.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), said it was in the state’s interest to block individuals who are detrimental to the peace.

“We are Sarawakians and we will always remember what our late Tok Nan (former chief minister Adenan Satem) said: no extremists and religious bigots, please!” said Lo.

“He may have PR but Sarawak will not welcome political or religious extremists, the likes of Zakir Naik, to step foot here.”

Meanwhile, state PKR leader Baru Bian said Naik should not only be banned from Sarawak, but deported or charged by Malaysian authorities.

“How can we be harbouring someone who is wanted elsewhere? And not only that, we have given him PR status.

“He has been creating disharmony, making sensitive statements that have affected our multi-religious society in Malaysia. That itself should be grounds to deport him or charge him.

“This kind of person should not be allowed to stay in Malaysia.

“If they are serious about creating a harmonious situation in Malaysia, he should be deported back to India.

“Our leaders must make an example out of him. Otherwise, they are not walking the talk,” Baru said.
Naik’s PR was confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday.

On April 15, India’s Enforcement Directorate filed a charge sheet against Naik’s company Harmony Media Ltd and his colleague Aamir Gazdar for alleged money-laundering.

The country’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) is also reported to be seeking an Interpol “Red Notice” to bring Naik back to India to face questioning.

RM308,000 allocation for Kpg Tematu

By : Desmond Markus Posted on : Tuesday, April 18, 

KUCHING: Kpg Tematu has received a total allocation of RM308,000 through a Minor Rural Project (MRP) and Rural Transformation Project (RTP) funds.

The allocation under RTP is RM100,000 for the upgrading of a multi-purpose hall and RM200,000 for the improvement of a road and drainage system in the village.

The upgrading of the hall involved the construction of a new kitchen and a washroom.

Meanwhile, the allocation under MRP are RM5,000 for St. John Church and RM3,000 for

the Village Community Committee (JKKK) to finance their yearly activities.

The allocations were announced by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang at a barbecue held

in conjunction with an Easter Sunday celebration at Kpg Tematu multi-purpose hall yesterday.

The barbecue was organised by Kpg Tematu multi-purpose hall recreation club.

Sarawak to Zakir Naik: You’re not welcome

KUCHING: Leaders from both sides of the political divide in Sarawak do not want controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is sought by India for alleged money-laundering investigations, in the multi-religious state.

Deputy Chief Minister James Jemut Masing said Naik’s permanent residence (PR) issued by the federal government five years ago would not shield him from having his movements in Malaysia restricted.

“The PR doesn’t make Naik immune to being banned as an unwanted person. We have banned Malaysian legislators from (entering) Sarawak before,” he said.

Naik has yet to be officially banned from entering Sarawak, which has autonomous power in immigration matters.

The state has a unique demographic make-up, with Christians forming the majority and Muslims comprising less than a quarter of the population.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) supreme council member Idris Buang said the state’s “political setting” would not be welcoming for Naik.

“Personally, I think he is one of the best Muslim scholars out there. For many Muslims, he has done a good job explaining the teachings of Islam. He is a preacher of peace.

“However, he would not be well understood in a place like Sarawak. So my advice is for him to spare Sarawak his presence,” Idris said.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), said it was in the state’s interest to block individuals who are detrimental to the peace.

“We are Sarawakians and we will always remember what our late Tok Nan (former chief minister Adenan Satem) said: no extremists and religious bigots, please!” said Lo.

“He may have PR but Sarawak will not welcome political or religious extremists, the likes of Zakir Naik, to step foot here.”

Meanwhile, state PKR leader Baru Bian said Naik should not only be banned from Sarawak, but deported or charged by Malaysian authorities.

“How can we be harbouring someone who is wanted elsewhere? And not only that, we have given him PR status.

“He has been creating disharmony, making sensitive statements that have affected our multi-religious society in Malaysia. That itself should be grounds to deport him or charge him.

“This kind of person should not be allowed to stay in Malaysia.“

If they are serious about creating a harmonious situation in Malaysia, he should be deported back to India.

“Our leaders must make an example out of him. Otherwise, they are not walking the talk,” Baru said.

Naik’s PR was confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday.

On April 15, India’s Enforcement Directorate filed a charge sheet against Naik’s company Harmony Media Ltd and his colleague Aamir Gazdar for alleged money-laundering.

The country’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) is also reported to be seeking an Interpol “Red Notice” to bring Naik back to India to face questioning.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/04/19/sarawak-to-zakir-naik-youre-not-welcome/

Richard T.W.

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April 19, 2017

Perundingka chara baru ngenan main asal Dayak

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Tu tanggungpengawa ke berat laban main asal endang kelai penatai sesebengkah bansa, ku Ir. Lo

KUCHING: Bansa Dayak meseti berundingka chara baru ke ulih nyaup ngenan main asal bansa diri,ku Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang Ir. Lo Khere Chiang. 

Bejaku rambau ngelanchar kelas Ngajat Akademi Serakup Dayak Iban Sarawak (ASADIA) pampang RPR Landeh malam ensanus, iya madah pengawa nya berat ketegal main asal nya nyadika kelai penatai sesebengkah bansa. 

“Main asal tetiap bansa maya diatu nyau majak lenyau ketegal gaya pengidup ti majak berubah. 

“Enti kitai betabuh ba genturung berumah udah tentu deka ngasuh orang ke berimbai enggau kitai ti deka belelak enda lantang. 

“Pengelenyau main asal mega ketegal pengiruh bala nembiak maya ke diatu ti lebih rinduka main moden ke bisi ayan ba internet tauka ba dalam telefon pintar sida,”ku iya. 

Berindik enggau nya, iya muji inisiatif ke diadu unit main asal SADIA ti betuaika Mabong Unggang ke udah numbuhka ASADIA ti nyendia kelas ngajat. 

Iya pechaya kelas ngajat ulih matak bansa Dayak rinduka main asal diri. 

“Lenyau main asal, lenyau mih identiti Iban, Bidayuh sereta Orang Ulu,’ku iya seraya madah main asal mega ulih ngangkatka penyerakup entara pupu bansa di nengeri tu. 

Ngenang kaul ke sama, Lo besemaya deka mantu enggau naka ulih ngidupka main asal di RPR Landeh lalu ngarap sida ulih numbuhka seiti tim main asal baka ka tim ngajat, betabuh, gendang pampat sereta ke bukai. 

Kelimpah ari nya ku iya, main asal mega ulih nyadi sebengkah industri ti tau nambah penatai pemisi. Ku iya, main asal ulih nyadi produk dagang temuai ke alai perengka ke diguna ba pekayan ulih dijual. Ba pengawa nya, Lo bisi nyuaka setipikit tembu kelas ngajat ngagai 19 iku penyereta ari RPR landeh. Bela datai Presiden SADIA Sidi Munan enggau Tuai Rumah Mansur(RPR Landeh).

Sidca celebrates first anniversary with a dinner

April 18, 2017, Tuesday

KUCHING: Sarawak Iban Dance and Culture Association (Sidca) celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, promising to further develop the Iban dance and culture scene in the state.

According to Sidca president Ajat Sumoh, although the association is just one year old, it is growing in stature and developing fast because it has managed to fulfill its plans since its formation last year.
“A lot of activities involving Iban dance and culture were done by Sidca last year. We hope to see more activities carried out by our association this year and for many years to come,” he added.
Among the activities organised by Sidca last year was the Iban Cultural Theatre held at Batu Lintang Teacher’s Training College.

Commenting that the event was a success thanks to support received by the association, Ajat hopes to see another theatre play on Iban ancestral folklore and culture this year.

“Organising a theatre based on Iban ancestral folklore and culture is one way to bring Iban dance and culture to the masses. We hope to get support for this project,” he said.

Sidca’s activities are not limited to performances as it looks for ways to enhance and preserve other aspects of Iban culture. Ajat said the association is now on a mission to teach anyone interested the art of making Iban handicraft.

A dinner was held at Crown Square to celebrate Sidca’s first anniversary with Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, First Infantry Division commander Major General Datuk Stephen Mundaw and Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) vice-president III Churchill Edward invited as guests-of-honour.

In his speech, Lo hopes Ibans in Sarawak do all they can to preserve their culture.

“As the culture of the people is unique, promotion will draw tourists to Sarawak,” he said.
Lo and other guests-of-honour cut a cake during the dinner to mark Sidca’s first anniversary. A few individuals received certificates for learning Iban dances with Sidca.


Lo pledged RM5,000 to Sidca during the dinner while the organisers received a pledge of RM10,000 from Saratok MP and SDNU president Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom. Both Lo and Mawan’s pledges are to help Sidca with their future activities.

SIDCA dipeda jampat mansang taja baru setaun udah ditumbuh, ku Ajat

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KUCHING: Gerempung Main Asal enggau Tanda Iban Sarawak (SIDCA) udah ngintu pengerami makai lemai dikena ngerami genap setaun penumbuh gerempung nya ba Crown Square ditu, malam ensanus. 
 
Presiden SIDCA Ajat Sumoh ba jaku pengelalu madah tajapan baru beumur setaun, gerempung pechaya ulih nyaup ngerembai main asal enggau tanda Iban di nengeri tu. 

Ku iya, gerempung dipeda chukup jampat mansang sereta udah ngemujur semua perambu ke ditusun kenyau ditumbuh. 

“Mayuh aktiviti ke bekaul enggau main asal enggau tanda Iban udah diadu SIDCA ba taun ke udah. 

“Berindik enggau nya, kitai ngarap ulih ngaga mayuh agi aktiviti ba taun tu sereta ba taun ti deka datai,’ku iya ba pengerami ti ngangkatka Adun Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang nyadi temuai dipebasa. 

Entara sekeda aktiviti ti mujur diadu SIDCA iya nya Teater Main Asal Iban di Palan Pematih Pengajar Kampus Batu Lintang. 

Ngasaika teater nya udah nempa pemujur, Ajat ngenataika jaku puji ngagai gerempung lalu ngarap aktiviti ke sama ulih digaga baru jemah ila. 

“Nengah teater ke baka tu, kitai ulih ngemansang main asal enggau tanda Iban lalu dikerembai ba media rama,”ku iya. 

Ngenang kaul ke sama, Lo ba jaku iya ngarap bansa Iban enggau naka ulih ngenanka adat sereta main asal ke nyadi identiti bansa. 

“Ba aku, main asal ulih dikena matak orang dagang temuai datai ke nengeri tu. 

“Sarawak ngembuan mayuh main asal sereta pupu bansa ke unik, nengah promosyen ulih matak mayuh agi orang dagang temuai datai ke nengeri tu,”ku iya. 

Ba pengerami nya, Lo bisi ngagihka geran projek mit menua pesisir (MRP) penyampau RM10,000 ngagai SIDCA kelimpah agih belanja RM10,000 ke bela diberi MP Sarawtok ke mega Presiden SDNU Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom. 

Kededua geran ari Lo enggau Mawan dikena mantu SIDCA ngatur mayuh agi aktiviti jemah ila. 

Bela datai Panglima 1Divisyen Infantri Mejar Jeneral Datuk Stephen Mundaw engggau Mandal Presiden III Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Churchill Edward.

SIDCA yakin mampu kembang budaya, tarian Iban di Sarawak

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2017-04-17 KUCHING: Persatuan Budaya dan Tarian Iban Sarawak (SIDCA) meraikan sambutan ulang tahun pertama persatuan dengan mengadakan Majlis Makan Malam Ulang Tahun Pertama yang berlangsung di Crowne Square, di sini malam kelmarin. 

Menurut Presiden SIDCA Ajat Sumoh, walaupun persatuan itu baharu berusia setahun, namun pihaknya yakin mampu mengembangkan lagi fenomena budaya dan tarian Iban di negeri ini. 

Ini kerana jelasnya, persatuan itu menunjukkan kemajuan yang begitu cepat, malahan berjaya melengkapkan semua perancangan yang direncana tahun lalu sejak penubuhannya.
“Banyak aktiviti yang meliatkan budaya dan tarian Iban telah dilaksanakan oleh SIDCA pada tahun lalu. 

“Justeru kita berharap akan dapat melaksanakan lebih banyak aktiviti pada tahun ini dan tahun-tahun yang akan datang,” katanya ketika berucap pada majlis itu yang turut dihadiri Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang. 

Antara aktiviti yang dianjur SIDCA tahun lalu termasuk Teater Kebudayaan Iban yang berlangsung di Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Batu Lintang. 

Menyifatkan penganjuran teater itu sebagai kejayaan sulung persatuan tersebut, Ajat mengambil kesempatan melahirkan ucapan tahniah kepada persatuan dan berharap lebih banyak teater seumpama itu dapat dianjurkan bagi mempamer kebudayaan dan sejarah nenek moyang Iban pada tahun ini. 

“Dengan menganjurkan teater seperti ini, ia menjadi salah satu pendekatan bagi kita untuk membawa lebih banyak pembangunan budaya dan tarian Iban khusus kepada media massa dan untuk ini diharap projek ini dapat disokong sepenuhnya,” jelasnya. 

Sementara itu, Lo dalam ucapannya berharap masyarakat Iban di Sarawak akan melakukan apa sahaja bagi memelihara kebudayaan yang membawa keunikan bangsa itu sendiri. 

“Daripada apa yang saya lihat, kebudayaan juga dapat ditukar menjadi tarikan pelancongan dan kebudayaan yang ada di Sarawak serta masyarakatnya yang unik, dengan promosi yang baik pasti ia dapat menarik lebih ramai pelancong datang ke negeri kita,” jelasnya. 

Pada majlis sama, Lo turut mengumumkan geran projek kecil luar bandar (MRP) berjumlah RM5,000 kepada SIDCA selain peruntukan RM10,000 yang turut disumbang Ahli Parlimen Saratok merangkap Presiden SDNU Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom. 

Kedua-dua geran daripada Lo dan Mawan itu adalah bertujuan membantu SIDCA menganjur lebih banyak aktiviti dan program pada masa akan datang. 

Turut hadir Panglima 1Divisyen Infantri Mejar Jeneral Datuk Stephen Mundaw dan Naib Presiden III Kesatuan Kebangsaan Dayak Sarawak (SDNU) Churchill Edward.