Free 200 trust fund units for babies born from 2018 to 2022

Borneo post

 October 28, 2017, Saturday

KUCHING: Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) has confirmed that Amanah Dana Anak Malaysia (ADAM50), announced in Budget 2018, will be implemented beginning Jan 1 next year.

Through ADAM50, all Malaysian babies born from Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2022 will receive 200 free incentive trust fund units to be credited into unit trust funds managed by Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PNB after registration by their parents or guardians. In an emailed statement from Kuala Lumpur, PNB explained that ADAM50 involves two funds namely Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) for Bumiputera babies and Amanah Saham 1Malaysia (AS 1Malaysia) for non-Bumiputera babies.

“Prior to this announcement, ASNB unit trust funds are readily open to individuals as early as six months of age, but with ADAM50, all Malaysian babies born from 2018-2022 will have accounts, with the government and PNB providing the initial incentive units. The 200 incentive units and all dividends received on this initial amount can only be redeemed when the child reaches 18 years of age,” it said in the statement.

Additionally, as part of PNB’s effort to encourage additional investments in the infants’ account, the parents or guardians of non-Bumiputera infants can invest up to 50,000 units.

For Bumiputera unit holders, PNB is proposing to increase the investment limit of Akaun Remaja ASB from 50,000 units to 200,000 units, subject to compliance requirements. PNB Group chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said PNB is honoured to be given the opportunity to work with the government in an effort to promote a savings and investment culture among Malaysians.

“The total cost of ADAM50 which will be implemented for five years from 2018 to 2022 is estimated to reach RM560 million and will benefit about 2.8 million Malaysian infants.”

Further information on ADAM50 will be announced at the launch soon.

MPP works with Trienekens on recycling at schools

 

 October 27, 2017, Friday Rintos Mail, reporters@theborneopost.com

Ahmad (front, third left) presents recycling posters and disposal bins to Jameson while Dayang Sherrynazra (second left) and others look on.

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and Trienekens (Sarawak) are working together on a joint solid waste education and recycling programme for schools within the council’s  jurisdiction.

Its deputy chairman Dato Ahmad Ibrahim said the success of the MPP-Trienekens pilot project with SK Taba Sait had motivated the council to work with other schools for similar purpose.

“We hope to do this programme not just with primary schools but also with secondary schools and universities within our jurisdiction.

“We will not just stop here, we will not give up, but will move forward to keep our environment clean, he said at the launch of the recycling programme at Bengoh Resettlement Scheme near here yesterday.

Ahmad said the council was aware that the issue of solid waste management and environmental maintenance was not new.

He said the council had always brought up the issue in their meetings, discussed ways to raise public awareness and reminded the people their responsibilities in maintaining the cleanliness and well-being of the environment.

He noted that waste was always increasing in tandem with the rise in population and the rapid pace of development.

“There are many things we can do together to achieve a satisfactory level of hygiene and higher recycling rate than what we have done today.

“Do not be complacent with what we have achieved. We must continue to change our mindset and our habits. The practice of recycling and taking care of our dwelling places should come from us, while educating and nurturing our children to do the same at schools,” he said.

Ahmad said that recycling should also be done not merely to make profit but also by the desire to safeguard the environment and preserve the natural resources for future generations.

Trienekens environment and R&D manager Dayang Sherrynazra Awang Sharkawi and SK Taba Sait headmaster Jameson Simod were also present at the function.

SK Taba Sait picked for solid waste education, recycling programme

October 27, 2017, Friday, Borneo Post

Dayang Sherrynazra (left) presents posters for the recycling education programme to Jameson.

KUCHING: A joint education taskforce committee comprising Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) launched a solid waste education and recycling awareness programme with SK Taba Sait yesterday.

SK Taba Sait is one of schools under the council’s jurisdiction to adopt Trienekens’ recycling programme in its commitment towards becoming a green school.

The project engages both pupils and staff to practise segregating their school waste from the point-of-generation.

The programme is a collaboration between MPP, Trienekens and SK Taba Sait.

Speaking at the launch, Trienekens Environment and R&D manager Dayang Sherrynazra Awang Sharkawi said the programme was introduced to educate pupils about environmental sustainability and stewardship through the 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) concept and best practices in solid waste management.

She said since the start of the programme, the school with a population of 75 pupils, has successfully collected about 52kg of recyclables.

She congratulated the teachers, pupils and the project’s joint taskforce committee for their commitment throughout the implementation process, adding that its success was due to the basic understanding that recycling is not driven by money but also due to increased awareness in preserving natural resources and the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability and cleanliness through education.
“One of the most common problems we encounter as a service provider is ignorance and the indifferent attitude towards cleanliness and proper waste disposal.
“Therefore, we want to play a part in educating the younger generation about recycling, waste management and environmental impacts.
“Over time, we hope that recycling can become a part of our lifestyle towards sustainable, clean and healthy living,” she said.
SK Taba Sait headmaster Jameson Simod said the programme was beneficial for his pupils as it provided them with the opportunity to learn and experience segregating waste first-hand.

He thanked the council and Trienekens for their collaboration and support throughout the implementation of the programme.

In addition to the waste separation practices and scheduled collection of recyclables, Trienekens also conducted additional environment-themed educational activities such as awareness talk, Amazing Green Race game, inter-class most collected recyclables contest, colouring, poster design and eco-fashion competitions and other green initiatives for the school.

After the launching ceremony, Dayang Sherrynazra and MPP deputy chairman Dato Ahmad Ibrahim presented waste disposal bins and prizes to the school and the contest winners.

MPP councillors, staff pledge to fight graft

September 15, 2017, Friday Jacob Achoi, reporters@theborneopost.com

Lo (centre) and Ahmad on his left lead MPP staff and councillors in taking the oath, witnessed by Chang (second left).

MPP councillors and staff take their oath.

KUCHING: Staff and councillors of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) yesterday signed the Integrity Pledge to mark their commitment to eradicate corruption.

The ceremony at MPP headquarters in Kota Padawan was witnessed by  Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sarawak principal assistant director Chang Ching and MPP chairman and deputy chairman Lo Khere Chiang and Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim, respectively.

Lo, in his remarks, urged MPP staff to live a life of true integrity and not get involved in malpractices and other undesirable acts which can lead to corruption.

“Live as a person of true integrity. Avoid those who are not trustworthy and do not associate yourself with them, and the choice will be much clearer and easier to make,” he said.

Chang, meanwhile, said the fight against corruption, which he described as a cancer and the root cause of destruction, is an ongoing affair that needs society’s full support and commitment.

He stressed that the state government, under Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, was serious in fighting corruption as evidenced by the signing of the Corruption-Free Pledge by ministers and assistant ministers, including Abang Johari.

Trienekens, MPP and SK Taba Sait push for proper waste management education

 

 October 26, 2017, Thursday Rintos Mail, reporters@theborneopost.com

File photo for illustration purposes

KUCHING: A joint education taskforce committee comprising Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) launched a solid waste education and recycling awareness programme with SK Taba Sait today.

SK Taba Sait is one of several schools under MPP’s jurisdiction to adopt Trienekens’ recycling programme due its ongoing commitment towards becoming a green school.

The project engages both students and staff to practice segregating their school waste from the point-of-generation.

The programme is a collaboration between the MPP, Trienekens and SK Taba Sait.

Speaking at the launch, Trienekens’ division manager for Environment R&D, Dayang Sherrynazra Awang Sharkawi said the programme was introduced to educate pupils about environmental sustainability and stewardship through the 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) concept and best practices in solid waste management.

She noted that since the start of the programme, the school with a population of 75 students has successfully collected about 52kg of recyclables.

Dayang congratulated the teachers, students and project’s joint taskforce committee for their commitment throughout the implementation process, adding that its success was due to the basic understanding that recycling is not driven by money but due to increased awareness in preserving natural resources and importance of maintaining environmental sustainability as well as cleanliness through education.

“One of the most common problems we encounter as a service provider are ignorance and an indifferent attitude towards cleanliness and proper waste disposal.

“Therefore, we want to play a part in educating the future generation about recycling, waste management and environmental impacts.

“Over time, we hope that recycling can become a part of our lifestyle towards sustainable, clean and healthy living,” she said.

Earlier, SK Taba Sait headmaster Jameson Simod said the programme was beneficial for his students because it provided them with the opportunity to learn and experience segregating waste first hand from within their classrooms.

He thanked MPP and Trienekens for their collaboration and support throughout the implementation of the programme.

In addition to the waste separation practices and scheduled collection of recyclables, Trienekens also organised additional environment-themed educational activities such as an awareness talk, Amazing Green Race game, inter-class most collected recyclables contest, colouring, poster design and eco-fashion competitions as well as other green initiatives for the school.

After launching the event, Dayang along with MPP’s Deputy Chairman Dato’ Ahmad Ibrahim presented the waste disposal bins and prizes to the school and contest winners.

London meet eye-opener on best PAC practices

October 26, 2017, Thursday Jonathan Chia, reporters@theborneopost.com

Aidel (second row, third left), See (second row, left) and other members of the delegation in a photo call during their visit to the House of Commons.

Aidel (third left), See (second right) and other members of the delegation touring the House of Commons.

KUCHING: The opportunity to attend the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies 5th Annual Public Accounts Committee Symposium in London from Oct 16 to 17 has provided invaluable exposure to the best practices of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the eight Sarawakian PAC members.

The Sarawakian PAC delegation, led by its chairman Aidel Lariwoo, comprised Mohd Chee Kadir, Chiew Chiu Sing, Datuk Ranum Mina, Yussibnosh Balo, Lo Khere Chiang, See Chee How and Alexander Vincent.

Besides the eight Sarawakian PAC members, the delegation also comprised Sarawak PAC secretary Semawi Mohamad, ex-officio members Datu Jumastapha Lamat, Toiayah Tioh, Grace Hii Hui Hing and Antonio Kahti Galis.

Aidel said he was delighted by the way the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament manages its PAC.
“I’m confident that we can emulate and copy the way UK PAC is conducted such as their proceedings, witness and public hearing. We can enhance ours to suit our State Legislative Assembly (DUN) system,” the Sadong Jaya assemblyman

told The Borneo Post yesterday when asked on what the PAC members had learnt during the trip.
In citing an example, Aidel said they were briefed that the UK Parliament authorises some £734 billion of public revenue expenditure per annum.

“Their capital expenditure amounts to £120 billion. (The) Two components are departmental expenditure limit and annual managed expenditure (just like our current and development expenditures). How their money is spent is critical to determine the delivery of government.”
Aidel said out of this huge budget, only £702 million is lost through fraud and corruption per annum.
“So as we leap into developed country status, this is the proportion we want to achieve. We need to address this issue very seriously here.”

He noted that there are some common obstacles to prudent spending like procurement, governance, fraud/corruption, weak public finance management, wastage, performance management, culture/behaviour, efficiency and effectiveness.

“If we can manage all these prudently, I believe our financial management overall can be enhanced to greater heights.”

Meanwhile, See gave credit to the former PACs which had been playing their conventional and customary roles very well, contributing commendably in the performance of the functions of the Sarawak State Assembly for effective financial scrutiny and accountability of public expenditure.

“Through the sharing of country experiences, we are able to better understand the development of current challenges and new benchmarks in practices, the need to enhance and procure necessary resources and support which will better and improve the performance of our present PAC,” the Batu Lintang assemblyman said.

In general, See said they were intrigued and motivated by the standards of practice which were promoted and shared with them.

“With necessary modifications, these practices will help to promote transparency, accountability and public service improvements, and it will in turn promote good governance.”

See said learning about the best PAC work practices in the Commonwealth is timely, as the DUN will have added responsibilities and tasks with the foreseeable success in the talk with Putrajaya for devolution of powers to Sarawak’s administration.

“With the added administrative, legislative and fiscal autonomy, the PAC will have to play a vital role in the upkeep of our exemplary standard of prudent financial management in Sarawak.

“For the PAC, our performance will be measured by the level of public confidence in PAC to maintain and enhance the transparency and accountability of public expenditure. On the other hand, it will also be expected that the PAC will make sound and judicious recommendations to improve public service delivery.”

See noted that Aidel had suggested and it had been agreed by all of the PAC members and the officials who attended the symposium that they would soon meet to make reports and recommendations to the state government and the DUN Speaker Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar with a view to better and improve the performance of the present PAC.

三中校友11月11回校宴

By 联合日报

发布于 October 21, 2017

（古晋20日讯）古晋中华第三中学校友会订于2017年11月11日（星期六）傍晚6时30假古晋中华第三中学拿汀黄王秀英礼堂举办“2017年1111校友回校晚宴”。
此项活动获得巴都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强先生及本固鲁陈兴枝先生的大力支持。
晚宴筹委会吁请三中校友及热爱华教的社会人士能给予他们强有力的支持，慷慨赞助，共襄义举。
由于餐券所剩不多，还没购买的校友及热心人士请尽快联络许孝智校友（手机：019-8160001），田玉燕校友（手机：012-8833396）或沈则梅校友（手机：016-8571910）接洽。

筹委会主席许孝智在筹委陪同下，移交邀请信予巴都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强先生（左5）。

PAC delegation attends symposium in London

By : News Desk Posted on : Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Sarawak Tribune Local News

KUCHING: Eight members of the Sarawak Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and six exofficio members including a clerk of PAC are among a delegation attending the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies 5th Annual Public Accounts Committee Symposium held at Strand Palace Hotel, London, England from 16-17 October. The Sarawak PAC delegation was led by its chairman Batang Sadong Assemblyman, Aidel Lariwoo.

The other members were Kabong Assemblyman, Mohd Chee Kadir, Tanjung Batu Assemblyman, Chiew Chiu Sing, Opar As semblyman, Datuk Ranum Mina, Batu Lintang Assemblyman , See Chew How, Tellian Assemblyman, Yussibnosh Balo, Batu Kitang Assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang and Ngemah Assemblyman, Alexander Vincent. Also in the delegation were secretary of Sarawak PAC, Semawi Mohamas, ex-officio members, Datu Jumastapha Lamat, Toiyah Tioh, Grace Hii Hui Hing and Antonio Kahti Galis.

Chairman of the Sabah PAC, Ahmad Bujang was also among the delegates to the symposium. Among the topics discussed on 16 Oct were PAC best practices: Remit, scope and range, analysing common obstacles to prudent spending and why they happen, respond, responsibilities of PAC chairperson and how to identify misuse of public money (case study and resolution).

On 17 Oct, the delegates discussed ways to identify and overcome challenges and managing an inquiry, making the accountability concept operational for public finance, working with other actors in a challenging environment : Policy of Parliament and other public actors and measuring the impact of PAC. Members of the delegation are also expected to visit the United Kingdom Parliament and observe the PAC in action, besides visiting the National Archives, UK. 

PAC members from Sarawak, Sabah attend key symposium in London

 October 17, 2017, Tuesday

Aidel (fifth right) in a photo-call together with other Sarawakian PAC members attending the symposium in London

KUCHING: Eight Sarawakian Public Accounts Committee (PAC) members and six ex-officio members including a staff member to PAC, are among the delegates attending the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies Fifth Annual Public Accounts Committee Symposium at the Strand Palace Hotel in London, which concludes today.

The Sarawakian PAC delegation, led by its chairman Aidel Lariwoo, comprises Mohd Chee Kadir, Chiew Chiu Sing, Datuk Ranum Mina, Yussibnosh Balo, Lo Khere Chiang, See Chee How and Alexander Vincent.

Also in the delegation are Sarawak PAC secretary Semawi Mohamad, ex-officio members Datu  Jumastapha Lamat, Toiayah Tioh, Grace Hii Hui Hing and Antonio Kahti Galis. The chairman of the Sabah PAC Ahmad Bujang also attends the symposium.

The delegates from Sarawak and Sabah are joining their counterparts from Cayman Islands, Solomon Islands, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Bangladesh and Tonga at the event, which highlights various topics.

Yesterday, the participants discussed ‘PAC Best Practices: Remit, Scope and Range’, ‘Analysing Common Obstacles to Prudent Spending and Why They Happen’, ‘Respond, Responsibilities for  the PAC Chairperson in the PAC’, and ‘How to Identify Misuse of Public Money – Case Study and  Resolution.

Today, the delegates would discuss ‘Identifying and Overcome Challenges Whilst Managing An Inquiry’, ‘Making the Accountability Concept Operation for Public Finance’, ‘Working With   Other Actors in a Challenging Environment’, ‘Policy of Parliament and Other Public Actors’ and ‘Measuring The Impact of PAC’. They are also expected to visit the UK Parliament and observe the PAC in action, apart from visiting the National Archives.

西番師父慶103週年 即起至21日娛興活動

By 联合日报

发布于 October 17, 2017

古晋7哩甘榜哈志巴基西番师父庆祝宝诞千秋103周年庆典筹委会新闻发布会;前排左起为财政冯陈荣基，副秘书蔡秀梅，坛主赖仙花，筹委会主席李道洪，文娱委员李福源，赖顺华，秘书冯陈天生及理事赖小华;后排左起为文娱委员赖绍雄，理事赖玉辉，钟建平，赖淑芳，场地布置委员萧云德，赖永德及理事赖庆源。

（古晋16日讯）古晋7哩甘榜哈志巴基西番师父庆祝宝诞千秋103周年庆典，将于本月16日至21日在该庙举办一连6晚的娱兴节目及歌唱赛。
同时，该庙也将在本月17日（星期二）早上9时进行重建新庙西番师父神庙落成仪式，并邀请到巴达旺市议会主席兼峇都吉当区州议员罗克强主持启用礼。
坛主赖仙花呼吁善信踊跃前往观礼，特别是在重建庙宇期间出钱出力的善信及民众，欢迎前往敬香膜拜，祈求神明保佑。该庙宇理事会也备有茶点，寿面招待。
西番师父庆祝宝诞千秋103周年庆典晚宴则落在本月21日（星期六）举行，主宾为罗克强。目前餐券已热卖中，每席400令吉，备有幸运抽奖，有意购买者可联络该庙理事陈先生（013-8139556）或蔡女士（0111-0578128）。
与此同时，西番师父理事会将在18日至20日一连3晚主办歌唱比赛，以示助兴及增添热闹气氛。即10月18日宿将公开男女混合组（乐队伴奏），19日宿将公开男女混合组（70至80年代电影歌曲）及20日公开男女混合组“好胆你就来”争霸赛。

五哩八港路居民投诉铺路草率

suppadmin | October 16, 2017

砂拉越人民联合党公共投诉局主任叶耀星接获五哩八港路居民投诉有关水务局承包商埋置水管后草率铺路，导致五哩八港路凹凸不平。 收到投诉后，YB罗克强与砂拉越人民联合党公共投诉局主任叶耀星安排水务局官员、承包商、居民及当地社区领袖进行会面商讨有关事宜。 会谈当中，YB罗克强与砂拉越人民联合党公共投诉局主任叶耀星严厉斥责水务局承包商的草率行为及水务局缺乏有效监督。另外，他们希望相关承包商按照合同约定完成工程施工以确保工程质量。 YB罗克强与砂拉越人民联合党公共投诉局主任叶耀星也明确表示倘若该承包商没有按照合同约定完成修复工作；他们考虑在来临的水务局会议上建议将该承包商纳入黑名单。 水务局承包商在会谈当中要求当地社区代表给予时间进行修复工作，他们同意并希望该承包商能尽快完成修复工作。五哩八港路居民也可就相关修复工作给予宝贵的意见及建议。 人联党公共投诉局主任叶耀星对砂拉越行动党主席张健仁特别助理阿都阿兹早前发表的言论感到失望。他也希望阿都阿兹在做出无根据的指责之前可以先搞清楚事实真相；给予建设性的建议而非廉价宣传。 叶耀星坚持以人民的利益为出发点并为民众争取最后的服务。 人联公共投诉局已做好准备并尝试通过相关部门解决影响社区的公共议题。人联党公共投诉局已准备好为面对相关问题却不懂得如何处理的民众伸出援手。任何相关事宜可联系人联党公共投诉（016-7797688或082246999）或亲临人联党总部。

Trust fund set up for burn survivor

Saturday, 14 Oct 2017 Star Online

 KUCHING: Amanah Raya Bhd has set up a trust fund for 15-year-old burn survivor Elizabeth Elida Edward.

The trust deed was finalised after a discussion involving the public trustee, Elizabeth and her mother M Murni J Muteh yesterday.

Elizabeth, who was also given art supplies, a laptop and a smartphone, was over the moon.
“I’m happy and excited to have received the trust fund, gifts and contributions from the public,” said Elizabeth, who survived a home fire 13 years ago with severe burns, inhalation injuries and several deformities.

“My advice to others is to ignore negative things said about you. There are many more people who care than those who don’t.

“So when you’re down, think about all the people who love and care about you,” she said.

Amanah Raya has donated RM5,000 to start the trust fund and aims to raise RM100,000 in the next three months, said its managing director Adenan Md Yusof.

Kindness of strangers: Elizabeth admiring her gifts of art supplies, a laptop and a smartphone, which were contributed by members of the public, Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd and 4Fingers Crispy Chicken respectively.

“The objective of the trust fund is for her to have a bright future. The money will be for her education and medical needs. We will invest the money competitively for her future education and medical needs.

“We will do our best to grow the money. As a Government entity, we have no (vested) interest in the fund and will manage it with utmost accountability,” he said, adding that the lifespan of the trust fund was 60 years.

Elizabeth, a Form Three student at SMK Wira Penrissen here, will receive a monthly stipend for her medical, education and daily needs.

Adenan read about Elizabeth’s story, which was published in The Star on Oct 2, and got his team to work on setting up the fund.

Padawan Municipal Council chairman Lo Khere Chiang, in welcoming the CSR initiative by Amanah Raya, said he was touched by how Malaysians are helping Elizabeth.

“You have shown that we can all do something for the less fortunate. I’d like to encourage more people and organisations to follow Amanah Raya, which has given new hope to Elizabeth,” said the Batu Kitang assemblyman, who also donated RM1,000 to the fund.

Murni, 42, said she was grateful for the aid.

“I am speechless. I’d like to thank everyone who helped to contribute to my daughter,” said Murni, a single mother who works as a driver.

Elizabeth, a budding writer, received an Acer Swift 1 laptop courtesy of Acer Sales and Services Sdn Bhd.
“We want to inspire her and support her dream of becoming a writer. We’re moved by her spirit of not giving up and we want her to achieve her dreams,” said Acer Kuching branch manager Wong Ho Lock, who presented the laptop to Elizabeth.

She also received a Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone from 4Fingers Crispy Chicken, a Singaporean chain of fast casual restaurants.
“We hope this little gift will be useful for her to document her journey.

“We just wanted to brighten her day a little and wish her all the best in whatever she chooses to do,” said senior marketing manager Jayss Rajoo.

As account trustee, Amanah Raya trust funds protect beneficiaries, especially minors and the disabled.
Contributions to Elizabeth’s trust fund can be sent to Maybank account 564155557121 under Amanah Raya Berhad For Tabung Kebajikan Elizabeth.

The public started contributing to the fund after it was set up last week. Those with enquiries can call 1-800-88-ARB (272).

财案巴市议会只得30万拨款？ 罗克强:去年获3千万！

财案巴市议会只得30万拨款？

 罗克强:去年获3千万！

2017年11月10日

（本报古晋9日讯）行动党哥打圣淘沙区州议员张健仁，对巴达旺市议会在2018年砂拉越财政预算案中，仅获得30万令吉的开销资金表示感到遗憾。对此，巴达旺市议会主席罗克强反驳道，指该市议会在2017年获得3000万令吉的拨款，是政府重视巴达旺的表现。

张健仁于今日在州立法议会参与2018年砂拉越财政预算案辩论时指出，在2018年砂财政预算案中，其他地方议会都获得超过百万令吉的拨款，唯独巴达旺市议会只有30万令吉。因此，他质问是否罗克强表现不佳，没有争取拨款以用在地区上发展上。

此时，也是砂人联党巴都吉当区州议员的罗克强起身打岔，指该市议会在2017年获得3000万令吉拨款，也是当年最多的。罗克强也不满行动党试图抹黑人联党，因为该党在政府内能够实际为民服务，反观行动党却只能吵吵闹闹。

张健仁对此质问巴达旺市议会，为何至今仍无法提升巴都吉当的道路，甚至到现在都还没有路灯。

申请入伙准证当天获批

“罗克强还一直公开喊话，说巴达旺市议会没有足够的资金来进行工程。”

另外，张健仁也质问，为何Vivacity公寓的入伙准证于今年5月30日接受申请，当天就获得批准？

“古晋南市市政局办事效率如此神速，到底市议会有没有检查？”

“很多屋主在6月和7月收到通知可以入住，但是去到一看，还有通电的工地电缆、鹰架等未清理，犹如仍在施工状态。”

对此，他继续问道，是否所有发展商都能享有如南市般的高效服务？

MPP chief blames KWB for sloppy work

 October 11, 2017, Wednesday Borneo post

Lo seen pointing toward a section of Jalan Semaba which is damaged during his visit to the area yesterday. Seen with him are KWB officials, councillors, local community leaders and others.

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang reminded Kuching Water Board (KWB) to take good care of public amenities and infrastructure when doing their work.

The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman said he had received many complaints from residents that the water authority did not restore public utilities and infrastructure after completing their piping work.

He said among the complaints were that KWB did not resurface the roads properly, piles of earth near residential areas not cleared and roads being damaged after piping work.

“Members of the public have the right to complain as who would want to live in areas with damaged roads or dirty surrounding. KWB must do more than doing piping works as they are responsible for taking care of the amenities and infrastructure too,” he told reporters when inspecting the road condition at Jalan Semaba on Monday.

He said some parts of the area, especially the main road, were partially damaged due to recent piping work by KWB.

Thus, he suggested that KWB hire contractors who are responsible and competent in doing their jobs and not those who can only do piping works.

“Contractors who are irresponsible should not be hired anymore and KWB should also take the trouble to identify contractors who not only can do piping works, but restoration work  after they completed piping work.

“KWB should more  responsible… Their job will only be finished if they make sure that members of the public are not burdened after they finished their piping work,” he said.

He said sub-standard work done by a government organisation would only make the people put the blame on the government.

“As representatives of the government, we must make sure that we are doing our jobs properly for the people. I hope KWB will improve the quality of their (restoration) work in the future,” he emphasised.

Accompanying Lo during the visit were KWB senior executive engineer Teo Seo Lin, councillors, community leaders and others.

Kadar kemurungan warga emas di Malaysia 6.3 hingga 30.1 peratus

2017-10-07 Utusan Borneo

KUCHING: Masalah kesihatan mental yang membawa kepada kemurungan di kalangan warga emas perlu ditangani segera kerana ia semakin merisaukan.

Menurut Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) Lo Khere Chiang, kajian di negara ini menunjukkan kadar kemurungan di kalangan warga emas adalah antara 6.3 hingga 30.1 peratus.

“Walaupun masalah kesihatan mental adalah biasa pada warga emas, ia sentiasa tidak dikesan dan tidak dirawat.

“Penyakit ini jika tidak dirawat boleh menyebabkan kemerosotan fungsi warga emas, beban kepada sistem penjagaan kesihatan dan penurunan kualiti hidup warga emas serta keluarga mereka,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian menerusi ucapan yang disampaikan Timbalan Pengerusi MPP Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim sempena Kempen Kesedaran Kesihatan Mental 2017 anjuran Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Sarawak, Unit Psikitiari Hospital Umum Sarawak (HUS) dan Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) di pejabat MPP, Kota Padawan dekat sini kelmarin.

Turut hadir pakar psikiatri selaku pengerusi penganjur Dr Gan Chee Kuan, Pakar Perunding Kanan Psikogeriatrik dan Pengarah Hospital Sentosa merangkap Timbalan Pengerusi Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Sarawak Dr Ismail Drahman, Pakar Perunding Kanan Psikiatri Remaja dan Kanak-Kanak merangkap Ketua Jabatan Kesihatan Mental dan Psikiatri HUS Dr Selvasingam Ratnasingam, Pakar Perunding Psikiatri selaku Timbalan Pengarah Hospital Sentosa Dr Rosliwati Md Yusuff dan Pakar Psikiatri HUS Dr Azizah Saie.

Selain itu, Lo yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang berkata demensia juga merupakan masalah kesihatan mental yang lazim di kalangan warga emas yang turut membimbangkan.

Katanya ciri-ciri demensia ialah kemerosotan ingatan dan keupayaan intelektual serta gangguan fungsi seperti komunikasi dan penjagaan diri.

Tambah beliau, kadar demensia adalah kira-kira satu peratus pada usia 60 tahun dan kadarnya akan berlipat ganda setiap lima tahun.

Malah, katanya satu kajian tempatan turut menunjukkan kadar demensia di Malaysia adalah 14.3 peratus.

“Malaysia mungkin kurang bersedia untuk menyediakan perkhidmatan kesihatan dan penjagaan yang berkualiti untuk warga emas dengan penyakit mental.

“Cabaran-cabaran dalam menangani penyakit ini di kalangan warga emas termasuk kesedaran yang terhad terhadap penyakit mental itu sendiri, kewujudan stigma, tahap penggunaan perkhidmatan kesihatan yang rendah, urbanisasi dan penghijrahan,” katanya. 

人口比率降保社會地位 羅克強：華裔須走精英路線

人口比率降保社會地位 羅克強：華裔須走精英路線

（古晉10日訊）峇都吉當區州議員兼巴達旺市議會主席羅克強指出，我國華裔人口比率逐年下降，政治實力也江河日下，華裔權益受到侵蝕已成事實。因此，為了捍衛應有的權益，必須激發華裔的憂患意識，並尋求對策挽回劣勢。

羅克強強調，華社必須從教育方面著手，積極栽培華裔子弟成人成才，同時加強華裔青年的競爭能力，華裔今後才能在社會上立足，佔有一席之地。

羅氏昨晚代表砂地方政府及房屋部部長拿督沈桂賢出席晉漢省德教會紫輝閣慶祝主壇恩師白雲道長聖誕創閣15週年紀念、新閣地奠基動土禮、籌募建閣基金暨特柳會鸞五福盛會聯歡晚宴上致詞時，如是稱。

他讚揚，晉漢省德教會紫輝閣一向來關注閣友子女教育，除了每年頒發學業優良獎勵金，鼓勵勤奮向學的學子之外，也應考慮頒發大學助學金，協助家境清寒的華裔子弟完成大學教育。

文章来源 ： 星洲日报／砂拉越．2017.07.10 2017-07-10

DID urged to focus on riverbanks, coastline erosion

October 7, 2017, Saturday Irene C, reporters@theborneopost.com

Dr Sim (fourth right), flanked by Penguang (fourth left) and Chok, leads the cake-cutting ceremony to mark DID’s 50th anniversary. Lo is at second left. — Photo by Chimon Upon

KUCHING: The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) needs to look into the issue of erosion affecting the state’s riverbanks and coastline areas seriously.

In this regard, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said based on the National Coastal Erosion Study 2015 published by the department, it is indicated that out of the state’s 1,234km coastline, a stretch of 163km is either facing critical or significant erosions.

He said this problem not only threatens riverine settlements like those in Simunjan, Gedong, Lundu and Batu Kawa, but also the drainage and irrigation schemes slated for these areas.

“This issue involves many contributing factors including the planning aspects as well as other human and development activities within the catchment areas and coastal zones.

“This will require inter-agency collaboration. In stating this, the DID can work with my ministry to formulate policies in order to help address some of these issues in a more holistic and inclusive manner in the future,” he said at the department’s 50th anniversary dinner on Thursday.

According to Dr Sim – also Batu Kawah assemblyman – DID has always played a vital role when it comes to improving the quality of life of the people across many sectors.

“In the urban areas, DID plays its part in addressing flood problems through mitigation and urban-drainage programmes.

“For example, the RTB (Flood Mitigation Project) Sibu Phase I and II which reached completion in 2015 at a total cost of RM191 million, was among the high-impact flood mitigation projects carried out by DID. The (Sibu) project alleviated the flood problem in areas covering over 400 hectares and benefited over 20,000 people,” he said.

Dr Sim was also happy to note that the state DID received state and federal allocations of over RM800 million for the implementation of various projects between 2016 and 2020.

He hoped that all these planned projects would progres smoothly and reach completion within the stipulated time and estimated cost.

Assistant Minister of Local Government Datu Dr Penguang Manggil, Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang who is also Padawan Municipal Council chairman, and DID Sarawak director Chok Moi Soon were present at the event.