首长：具历史价值小镇 . 河滨公园点亮石角

首长：具历史价值小镇 . 河滨公园点亮石角

阿邦佐哈里（左五）为石角河滨公园工程主持推展礼。

（古晋26日讯）砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里表示，一旦石角河滨公园竣工，将可促使石角成为一个吸引众人到访的景点。

他说，届时，热爱大自然的游客可以从古晋河滨公园登船，途径砂督吊桥，来到石角，再往新尧湾方向开去。

乘船追寻布洛克足迹

“早前我已宣布要在新尧湾兴建河滨公园，游客可以在该处上岸，游览当地小镇，感受以前布洛克在当地生活过的足迹，同时，还可以骑马及休闲活动等。”

他指出，石角及新尧湾是座富有历史价值的小镇，见证了早期华人来到砂拉越开设商店，展开贸易活动的历史。

“石角（Batu Kawa）不是一块普通的石头（Batu），它更是一颗珍珠石（Batu Mutiara）；正因为如此，砂拉越动用自己的资金，耗资1000万令吉来发展及美化石角镇。”

“砂不会因这工程破产”

阿邦佐哈里昨日下午为石角河滨公园工程主持推展及动土礼上致词时说，石角河滨公园乃第一阶段工程，并表示州政府支持砂地方政府及房屋部长兼石角区州议员拿督沈桂贤及峇都吉当区州议员罗克强的建议，于第二阶段工程落实石角湿地公园计划。

“若联邦政府不愿意支持该第二阶段工程计划，砂拉越政府将接手发展，大家不用担心，砂拉越不会因为发展这项工程导致破产。”

换了政府 联邦不出钱了

阿邦佐哈里表示，此前，该石角河滨公园项目是由联邦及州政府合资兴建，然而，国阵政府在倒台后，有关项目就不了了之。

“那时，国阵政府在国选中失利，在西马也出现分裂；砂拉越国阵当时为了砂拉越州的利益，毅然退出国阵，组成砂拉越政党联盟，因为，我们深知只有砂拉越子民才会管理砂拉越，不需要再依赖联邦政府。”

他以石角河滨公园项目为例，表示砂拉越政府为了人民的利益，接手联邦政府停办的项目。

（新闻来源：砂拉越星洲日报）

文章来源 ： 星洲日报 2019-06-26

Look at yourselves,  Sarawak DAP told

June 29, 2020

KUCHING: State Assemblyman Batu Kitang, Lo Khere Chiang urged DAP to look at themselves before criticizing SUPP after taking power  two years in the government: and failed to keep their promises.

Lo hit at Chong Chieng Jen’s special Assistant, Tan Kok Ping who seems ignorant of the history of Malaysia when he opened his mouth to criticize him when he was commenting on Petronas Chief executive who resigned due to his disagreement with the PM to pay us RM2 billion in sales tax. 

“First of all, on the 2019 Federal Budget, the allocation for Sarawak of RM4.346 billion was only 7.94% of the total development budget as compared to RM4.336 billion in 2018. The 2019 Federal Budget does not reflect a fair and equitable allocation to Sarawak despite the promise made by the state Pakatan Harapan to make sure that the Sarawak and Sabah will get 30 per cent of the federal allocation. The PH Budget also failed to mention the 20 percent oil and gas royalty that the Pakatan had promised to give to Sarawak. So what exactly has DAP Sarawak done so sincerely for Sarawak?,” he said. 

“Sarawak got a bad deal when the PH took the helm of ruling the country. We were left in the rut even though beautiful promises were made during the PH election campaigns especially in the DAP ceramah. As their PH leader put it, the manifesto is not the Bible and these promises were made because he did not think they would win GE14 anyway. There was also no mention of the allocations for affordable housing projects for Sarawak,” he said.

“The then Pakatan Federal government failed to provide the necessary allocations to ensure Sarawak would be a developed state. What I was most livid about was that allocations that were promised us during the previous government for the development of Sarawak was cut. The Sarawak state government had to step in to help put up the money for these projects- roads, three important bridges and even money for dilapidation schools. Under the PH government, even money for grass cutting in Sarawak was reduced from Rm800million to a mere Rm100million,” he added. 

“The three bridge projects that the then PH Federal government withdrew from had a total face value of Rm1.1 billion- RM300million for Rambungan bridge, RM300 million for Batang Igan bridge and RM500 million for the Batang Lupar bridge,” he said. 

Worse still, Lo reckoned that when the DAP leaders promised that UEC would be recognized as soon as they took power. Instead, the first thing the Education Ministry did in 2019 was to cut the budget for Tar University College from RM 30million to Rm5.5million and was further reduced to a pitiful sum of RM1 mil! Then come the black shoes, white shoes and swimming lessons in hotel pools. 

“So, I am asking Tan Kok Ping, What is there to glorify PH about when the situation in the PH coalition itself was a mess and even today the mess looks even messier. I shudder to think of PH in charge while Covid-19 is on us. Would they still be thinking of who to pass the PM baton to during that period of time? Tan Kok Ping wants to talk about history? Can that be changed? Why talk about those past leaders who are long dead and cannot defend themselves? What did they do to rectify those “mistakes” in their 22-months reign?,” he said.

“All sweet talks to assure the public but when in power, they were more like timid and toothless mice flip-flops after flip-flops occur and they could not convince their PM to allow them to carry out their promises made to the people. What a shame this is on DAP Sarawak and is this the history, Tan Kok Ping wants us to remember?” he asked.

Surprisingly, Lo added that Tan Kok Ping stated that  it did not happen after the PH took over. What did not happen? What were the “problems” which miraculously disappeared after PH took over?And then when they lost power, did the problems surface again? 

He said History is history. 

“There is no need to go back to history to blame past leaders. We cannot change what happened in World war 1 or World war 11. That is why we called it history to let us learn lessons from it. The PH government wants everyone to believe that all our problems started on 3rd April 2009 when Najib was sworn in as PM. Why then would DAP slander Tun Mahathir when he was PM before 2009? Does Tan Kok Ping still want to talk about history?”

“DAP supported PAS. What about that? Who asked DAP to make all those promises they cannot keep? UEC, Lynas, 50% of taxes returned, 20% of oil returned. Do not underestimate the rakyat. They are smart and can see for themselves the damage  DAP has done after they supported them. Many are disappointed with DAP now. Tan Kok Ping should stop the blame game and eat humble pie. This is hardly the time for you to aim your arrows at anyone who has been working tirelessly for the good of the people of Sarawak,”  he stated.

Instead of attacking SUPP and hoping to gain more brownie points, Lo suggested that it would be better if we stop attacking those who are asking the Federal government to return us what was due to us as the Sarawak state government has been doing even while our beloved TOK NAN was still with us. We in SUPP have never strayed away from our commitment to looking after Sarawakisns’ interests ; not then while we were working as a coalition with BN then and not now as we work  as a coalition with GPS to get back what rightly belongs to us Sarawakians.

https://sarawakvoice.com/2020/06/29/look-at-yourselves-sarawak-dap-told/

交砂内阁委员会商议 . 新届议员 周二拍案

交砂内阁委员会商议 . 新届议员 周二拍案

（古晋27日讯）砂拉越地方议员任期再过几天就届满，迟迟未公布的新届议员名单备受关注！而以副首长拿督阿玛道格拉斯为首的州内阁委员会，将会下周二（7月2日）开会讨论及敲定最新的议员名单。

砂地方政府及房屋部助理部长（地方政府）拿督朋光曼吉今日接受星洲日报访问时透露，目前名单大致上已拟妥，并等待该委员会作出决定后，在7月初召开的内阁会议中提呈以寻求核准。

至于议员名单是否有大变动，他以“之前已拟定的名单并无大变动”作回应，但被问及与现任议员名单比较是否变动很大，他则表示一切等待7月2日委员会开会决定。

而领导地方议会的主席人选是否有变动的问题，朋光曼吉表示，决定权在于砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里，无法对此作任何透露。

全砂24个地方议会超过700名议员的任期即将在6月30日届满，而古晋南市及北市市长的任期则是在今年8月31日届满。

有消息指出，南市市长拿督曾长青及北市市长拿督阿邦华合任期结束后，不会再次获得受委，曾长青2008年受委南市市长迄今已11年，是在南市市政局服务最久的市长，至于阿邦华合是于2011年8月上任，服务至今已8年。

刘清永接任南市长？

虽然新届市县议员、市县议会主席及市长的委任仍待砂内阁进一步决定，不过外界已盛传砂拉越网球协会主席拿督刘清永已获推荐接任南市市长，而一名来自砂政府属下机构的女高层人员，则可能接任北市市长。

诗巫方面，则传出拿督张泰卿本月30日任期届满后不会获重新委任，并将会由目前担任拉让海港局主席的丁永豪接任。

同时，巴达旺市议会主席罗克强及美里市长俞小珊将会续任。

（新闻来源：砂拉越星洲日报。张猷杰 / 报导）



文章来源 ： 星洲日报 2019-06-28

Irresponsible stink: Average of 100-200 tonnes of waste illegally dumped in MPP areas annually

Irresponsible stink: Average of 100-200 tonnes of waste illegally dumped in MPP areas annually

KUCHING, June 27: An average of about 100-200 tonnes of bulky and mixed waste such as old furniture, carton boxes, plastics, discarded food, scrap tyres, old appliances, construction debris, garden waste and others are being dumped illegally near residential and commercial areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP)’s jurisdiction annually.

The council and Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd are reminding the public to stop dumping their waste illegally at random and obscure locations as the irresponsible act does not only put public health at risk but it is also expensive and laborious to clear.

According to MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang, the issue is getting serious and difficult to eradicate without the public’s cooperation.

The problem is exceptionally ‘chronic’ at Jalan Kangkok, Kuching City Mall, the access road to Kompleks Perumahan Awam Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia Cawangan Sarawak (6th Mile, off Jalan Penrissen), Jalan Ensing Timur and Kampung Tengah Sungai of Jalan Segubang/Sejijak.

“The clearing process takes time, energy and money. Last year alone, we spent about RM97,000 on clearing illegal dumping spots as we needed to bring in the machinery, backhoes, lorries, labour and so on. The council has spent a lot of unnecessary resources to eradicate the problem when they can be better used to improve other public facilities such as drainage or road improvements,” said Lo in a statement issued here yesterday.

Lo stressed that cleanliness is a shared responsibility and the public should take ownership of their rubbish and practise disposing their waste more responsibly by using their household bins or available bin centres.

“Anyone witnessing any act of illegal dumping in their housing area can also assist the Council by reporting such incidences immediately,” he said.

Meanwhile, Trienekens’ Division Head for Logistics and Services, Lee Ghee Seng said the company will continue to work with the local councils to create awareness about the dangers of illegal dumping.

“It may seem like an easy and convenient thing to do but the long-term impact on the environment and human health are harmful. If the public have excessive or bulky wastes to dispose of, the waste can be disposed of at the nearest designated bin centres. For those who have renovation waste, larger size containers such as the RoRo containers are also available for rent. This way, waste can be disposed of in a cleaner and safer manner,” explained Lee.

Illegal dumping is an offence under the Natural Resources Environment Board Ordinance and punishable by law. Under Section 30 (1) (a & b), the maximum penalty of RM20,000 is chargeable to anyone found guilty of dumping waste illegally. To highlight any illegal dumping, residents are advised to call MPP at 082-615566 or Trienekens at 082-612300. — DayakDaily
June 27, 2019

Support GPS to protect state’s rights

KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to develop the state and protect their rights.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said Sarawakians do not need political parties from Peninsular Malaysia and West Malaysian leaders to fight for the state’s rights and interests.

Lo, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman said he was surprised with Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s remark saying that Sarawak might end up bankrupt in three years’ time under the GPS administration if it continues with its huge annual budget.

The DAP secretary-general had said Sarawak’s RM30 billion reserves would run out in three years with its annual budget of RM11 billion.

“Sarawak did not touch its reserves because we have enough revenue from our taxes collections,” said Lo when speaking at the Tematu Gawai carnival and Dayung Gawea Tematu competition held at Kampung Tematu near here on Saturday night.Lo reminded Lim saying, “Sarawak is not like Penang with an annual budget of almost RM2 billion, while its reserve is less than RM2 billion. So, if based on what Lim had said about Sarawak’s budget, then Penang is a bankrupt state.”

Lo highlighted how the federal government survived with oil and gas resources from Sarawak, adding that Sarawak produced as much as 800,000 boe (barrel of oil equivalent) per day, which is equivalent to RM250 million worth of oil every day for the federal government.

“But where is the money? The federal government didn’t give us enough and for that reason the state government has no choice but to spend our own money to implement our development projects,” Lo said.

Meanwhile, Lo assured his constituents that he would continue to work hard to develop their areas. He revealed that RM1.8 million has been spent for various development projects in the Batu Kitang constituency this year.

BY: ROBERT KENNETH - JUNE 24, 2019

A promise made, a promise kept

Abang Johari (right) takes a closer look at an artist’s impression of the proposed Wetland Waterfront. On his right is Dr Sim. — Photos by Chimon Upon

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will finance the proposed waterfront and wetland waterfront projects in Batu Kawa in full, if the federal government refuses to honour the commitment made by the previous administration.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the cost of the proposed project – approved before the 14th General Election at an estimated cost of RM10 million – was supposed to be shared equally by the federal and Sarawak governments.

“However, our partner in Barisan Nasional then lost to Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the general election, and this project is one of the many projects in Sarawak that the PH government has done away with.

“As the government of the day, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will fulfil its promise and therefore, I have approved RM5 million to implement the first phase, which is called the Batu Bawa Waterfront,” he said during the launch and earth-breaking of the project, here yesterday.

Abang Johari said the proposed Batu Kawa Wetland Waterfront, which is an extension of the Batu Kawa Waterfront project, will also cost RM5 million.

He said should the federal government decline to top up the RM5 million allocation that was approved by the previous administration, the Sarawak government would fund the project.

He noted that the proposed wetland waterfront, which is the second phase of the project, is expected to be implemented upon the completion of the current waterfront project.

The construction of Batu Kawa Waterfront has already commenced and is scheduled for completion on May 5 next year.

Abang Johari (second right), flanked by Dr Sim and Lo (left), launches the piling works at the project site.

The chief minister then jested that implementing the project would not result in Sarawak going bankrupt – a clear reference to remarks made by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng last week that the state risks bankruptcy in three years should it continue to be governed by GPS.

“We can do this project with our own money. I say this not to boast, but we have revenue and when we have revenue, we have to share with the people of Sarawak through the implementation of peoples’ projects like this.

“The Batu Kawa old town has some historical value and so we want to upgrade it and make it as a stop centre for tourists, who may cruise along the river from Siniawan Waterfront to here, and then Kuching Waterfront,” he said, adding Sarawak’s projected revenue for this year is expected to surpass the RM10 billion-mark.

Earlier, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said the waterfront is going to be a landmark not just for Batu Kawa, but also Kuching.

He said this landmark will allow both locals and tourists to experience the river, villages and natural wetland in Kuching.

“Definitely, it will help (improve) the local economy,” he said.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, who is also Padawan Municipal Council chairman, was also present at the launching.

BY RINTOS MAIL ON JUNE 26, 2019, WEDNESDAY AT 12:01 AMNEWS, SARAWAK

‘Finance minister is fearmongering’

KUCHING: “Irresponsible and fearmongering statement by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng!”

That was how Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang responded to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s claim on Friday night that the state Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government would go bankrupt in three years’ time due to its large state budget.

“How can we trust Lim and the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government when he as the Finance Minister can make such irresponsible statement which is misrepresenting, misleading and fearmongering the people of Sarawak and investors, all for the sake of his political mileage. It goes to show that lies and U-turns are the norms of the day for Lim and the PH government.

“He should correct his statement and apologise to the people of Sarawak as well as to stop deteriorating investors’ confidence in Malaysia,” Lo said when met by New Sarawak Tribune yesterday.

Last Friday, Lim stated, “The State Budget (of Sarawak) is RM11 billion while the state reserves is RM30 billion. If every year you spend RM11 billion, in three years’ time, you’ve got nothing left.”

Responding to this, Lo expressed his disappointment with Lim for trying to mislead Sarawakians into believing that the GPS government had failed them.

“In fact, the GPS government is the only government that Sarawakians can depend on to look after their interests and to bring back the wealth of Sarawak as well as to regain the rights of Sarawakians as enshrined under Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),” he said.

Lo, who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman, added that such statement reflected the irresponsible behaviour of a Finance Minister.

In perspective, Lo stated that Sarawak was the only entity in Malaysia having the highest reserves of RM30 billion.“No wonder the Malaysian economy is at its worst since he (Lim) took over. The stock market is going down, prices of goods are going up, and foreign investors lack confidence in the new PH government,” he said.

Comparing the state’s reserves to Penang instead, Lo pointed out, “Penang’s reserves is less than RM2 billion. Based on Lim’s intelligent analogy, Penang should have gone bankrupt by now.”

On Nov 5, 2018, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the 2019 State Budget worth RM11.9 billion which will be development-based and rural-focused to stimulate economic activities and progress for the state. Of the amount, RM9.073 billion (76 per cent) is allocated for development expenditures while RM2.841 billion (24 per cent) is for operating expenditure.

Elaborating of how the largest ever State Budget worth RM11.9 billion comes about, Lo stated that the total state revenue for 2019 was projected at RM10.513 billion. The 2019 state revenue estimate is made up of tax revenue expected at RM5.268 billion, or 50 per cent of the total expected revenue in 2019, while the non-tax revenue is estimated at RM4.997 billion or 48 per cent of the total expected revenue.

“In addition, the 5 per cent petroleum tax imposed on oil-related businesses is expected to bring in an estimated RM3.85 billion. All in all, we could generate income more than RM11.9 billion (State Budget). This explains how the government dared to come up with such amount and even so, we did not have to disturb our reserves,” he explained.

Lo further stated, “Before Lim misleads the people of Sarawak further, let’s question him: When is Lim going to give the people of Sarawak the 20 per cent oil royalty, the 50 per cent of all tax collected and the autonomy of health and education, as promised before the last 14th General Election (GE14)?”

“Every day, RM250 million worth of petroleum is being siphoned from the land of Sarawak, only to benefit Malaya with only 5 per cent return to Sarawak. After taking the RM250 million from Sarawak, Lim still has the cheek to mislead Sarawakians into believing that we are poor when in fact, we are extremely rich. If RM250 million (petroleum) a day stays in Sarawak, I see no good reason to be kind to Lim and his Malayan partners.

“Sarawak should continue to increase its petrol tax from 5 per cent to 10 per cent and up to 20 per cent or even more, so that we can carry out even more development projects for the people of Sarawak. After all, this is what Lim promised to the people in many of his speeches before the GE14.”

“Let us Sarawakians pull ourselves together and unite under GPS, under the leadership of Abang Johari to tell our ‘Malayan masters’ that Sarawakians want control over our oil and gas resources, autonomy in health and education as well as all the rights of Sarawakians as enshrined in MA63,” Lo concluded.

: NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS - JUNE 23, 2019 Sarawak Tribune

自然挑戰賽1020登場 羅克強促有意者別錯過

自然挑戰賽1020登場 羅克強促有意者別錯過

（本报古晋28日讯）2019年巴达旺婆罗洲高原大自然挑战赛将于10月20日（星期日）举行，欢迎热爱大自然运动爱好者踊跃报名参与。

此项挑战赛乃由巴达旺市议会主办，并交由Grit Event活动策划单位去筹办。

巴达旺市议会主席罗克强在活动新闻发布会上指出，作为巴达旺市议会常年活动，主办目的旨在让热爱大自然的运动好手，藉由竞赛过程投入大自然怀抱，同时将巴达旺山区优美环境面貌完美收入眼帘。

而婆罗洲高原度假村也将提供每位参赛者20巴仙折扣固本，让他们在赛后的六个月内享用住宿优惠。

巴达旺市议会主席罗克强州议员在发布会时指出，赛会分成多个组别，其中包括6公里Simangas瀑布公路挑战赛、16公里公路跑挑战赛及10公里山路跑挑战赛。

由于往年赛会均获得约300多人参与，因此今年也将报名参赛者目标锁定为300人。

有意报名者，可直接透过网站www.gritevent.com/padawan报名，又或是前往Green Height Mall大厦的RevRun、CityOne的Ultron store及巴达旺市议会领取报名表格。 欲知更多详情，也可致电011-1087 2890（Grit）或016-888 2794（Josh）。

By Tan Chok Bui May 28, 2019in :  新闻, 砂州新闻

峇都吉当2工程共耗资160万 罗克强:首长已批！

峇都吉当2工程共耗资160万 罗克强:首长已批！

（本报古晋20日讯）峇都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强捎来佳音，砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里已正式批准兴建峇都吉当多用途礼堂及该区小贩中心提升工程。而这两项工程分别耗资100万及60万令吉！

对此，他吁请 行动党国州议员张健仁特别助理阿都阿兹停止在该区持续“叫嚣”，认为砂拉越政盟至今都未能为峇都吉当区居民带来基建设施方面的改善。

“事实证明，如今砂首长已正式批准有关多用途礼堂兴建工程及小贩中心提升工程，因此，我希望阿都阿兹停止叫嚣，甚至停止踏入该区，试图混淆人民！”

他宣称，峇都吉当居民苦候多时，如今终迎来有关喜讯，毕竟当局陆续听到许多居民的声浪，表示不愿意再等待，而砂首长如今也已实现了居民们的心愿。

“希盟一些政治领袖只说不做，这点非常令人不服，因此，我希望对方能看到政盟政府为人民带来的改变，不要再一味地批评。”

他对此希望人民谨记砂政盟政府的苦心，还有愿意为人民服务的决心，尤其是砂首长愿意出钱出力，完成人民的心愿。

罗克强是今早在峇都吉当回教堂，向当地社区领袖汇报有关两项工程的消息时，在一项新闻发布会上，如是表示。

罗克强表示，有关工程将由他本身亲自监督及协调进度，并且向县公署谘询承包工程详情。

他指出，该两项工程蓝图目前仍在调整当中，然而，他坚信，有关工程将于今年内展开。

See Hua News 2019年6月20日

Traders at parking lot to move to designated temporary hawker centre – Lo 

KUCHING: Some 200 parking lot hawkers scattered around Lee Ling Commercial Centre at Emart Matang will move to a designated temporary hawker centre opposite the RHB Bank there.

Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Cr Lo Khere Chiang said these hawkers will slowly come and trade there.

Currently there are 79 trading lots provided and 21 hawkers have been identified.

“The issue is that there is trading all over the place, a lot of complaints. So this is the best place, move everybody down here,” he said when met at the temporary hawker centre yesterday.

Asked if these traders are illegal, he said as the council allows them to trade at the temporary hawker centre, they are not illegal anymore but those trading outside the centre are illegal.

He hopes that one day the centre will be like the one in MJC, which started with only seven stalls but has about 400 stalls now.

In the long run, he told the traders to form a committee and work together with the council to organise programmes to encourage people to come to the centre, thereby bringing business to the traders.

“I’m happy because they are helping themselves. They are not just sitting around for government to come in with money and assistance. They set up stalls doing business, making money. This is the way to go. So the government comes in to assist, give them peace of mind to trade, help them organise, so the traffic is not jammed.

“This is what the government of the day should do. That is what we are doing. And I’m taking one step further, do (hold) programmes. Together with YB (assemblyman) of the area (Fazruddin Abdul Rahman), we will do programmes, promote the place and eventually they have good business and don’t want to move out anymore.”

Asked if the centre will be made permanent, Lo replied in the negative, saying it is not a hawker centre nor a market but car park.

“I shouldn’t say permanent place. But again, like (in) MJC (where traders) have been trading for 10 years. You call that permanent or not? But you can’t. One fine day, they have to move. But that is in the future. There will be a big market coming up, hopefully one day, which can house all the 400 hawkers.”

Lo visited the temporary hawker centre to take a closer look at the place personally, and to speak to the traders who had moved there and enquire how they found trading at the new place.

He was there with PMC Market and Licensing Standing Committee chairman Cr Wilfred Yap and other council staff.

POSTED ON JUNE 20, 2019, THURSDAY 

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甘榜哈芝峇基好消息 . 首长批160万修建基设

甘榜哈芝峇基好消息 . 首长批160万修建基设

峇都吉当区州议员罗克强（右八）巡视甘榜哈芝峇基礼堂地点时，与当地社区领袖及村民合影。

（古晋21日讯）峇都吉当区州议员罗克强为甘榜哈芝峇基村民捎来好消息！砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里批准100万令吉及60万令吉，分别作为兴建礼堂及修建小贩中心之用。

罗克强昨日巡视甘榜哈芝峇基礼堂地点及小贩中心，在召开的新闻发布会上透露此事。

他是日前会见阿邦佐哈里时，向首长提及甘榜哈芝峇基发展情况，获首长批准有关拨款申请，工程料于今年展开。另外，阿邦佐哈里也即场批准该甘榜一带，总值270万令吉的路灯安装工程。

批阿都阿兹屡搞针对

另一方面，罗克强批评国内贸易及消费事务部副部长张健仁的特别助理阿都阿兹过去屡屡针对甘榜哈芝峇基情况发言，然而却无法给予实际的援助。

“砂拉越在石油及天然气领域每日总产量高达2亿5000万令吉，全数缴给联邦政府，虽然有关收入也用来建校筑路，但都是在西马落实。砂拉越甚至还需要动用州拨款来落实州内的基本设施项目。”

（新闻来源：砂拉越星洲日报）

文章来源 ： 星洲日报 2019-06-21

Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial Hospital may be a `heritage site’ soon, says rep

Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial Hospital may be a `heritage site’ soon, says rep

Lo ( second left) placing an offering on the altar used for the `miring’ ceremony. With him are Jong (second right), Jimbun (right ) and a Shaman.

KUCHING, June 15: Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial (RCBM) Hospital is awaiting the State Cabinet approval to be gazetted as a heritage site.

This was revealed by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang when he officiated at the `Miring Gawai 2019’ held at RCBM Leprosarium in Mile 13, Jalan Borneo Heights, here, today.

Lo said the hospital, which was once a place to treat lepers, is a historical legacy left behind by the White Rajahs who ruled Sarawak from 1841 to 1946.

“The Brookes left many historical sites in Kuching, such as the Astana, Fort Margherita, old Court House and now RCBM. Once (RCBM Hospital is) gazetted, it will be good for tourism, especially in Padawan area,” said Lo, who is Padawan Municipal Council chairman.

A warm, traditional welcome for Lo to officiate at the `miring’ ceremony organised by the Heritage Society of RCBM Hospital.

Dancers dressed in traditional Iban attire in a photocall with Lo (standing centre) after he officiated at the `miring’ceremony.

On the `miring’ (a ritual offering to ancestors and spirits) ceremony, he lauded the Heritage Society of RCBM Hospital for organising the event and for observing the Iban culture. Such an initiative is very important, especially for a multiracial society like Sarawak, to enhance unity and understanding among the people.

“If we don’t preserve our cultures, then it is meaningless, as they are the soul and identity of our different communities,” he highlighted.

In commending the Society’s chairperson Angie Jong for a job well done, Lo hoped the event would be an annual affair to gather the different communities together.

When met, Jong said she was grateful the event was a success and planned to do it on a bigger scale once the hospital is gazetted as a heritage site.

“This hospital has many historical past, and we want to share it with everybody,” she enthused.

Meanwhile, besides the `miring’ ceremony, those present were entertained to cultural performances by Lubok Antu folk. Also present was Majlis Adat Istiadat research assistant Jimbun Tawai. — DayakDaily

By Wilfred Pilo, Dayak DailyJune 15, 2019

It’s everyone’s problem

Final of a four-part special series on the drug scourge

 Combating drugs needs a collective effort, says Puspen volunteer

KUCHING: Lee Chia Soon, a volunteer with the Kuching National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), helps out with the organising of programmes for drug addicts.

His dream of creating an anti-drugs video clip was achieved and launched two months ago with the cooperation from AADK.

With a group of his fellow volunteers, they came up with the second clip recently.

The clip titled ‘Tong Gas” (gas cylinder) was a cynical look at missing gas cylinders in villages, a common occurrence.

Gas cylinders were mostly stolen by drug addicts to feed their habit. The video encourages parents to report their children suspected of being drug addicts, to help them.

In one month, it has obtained 70,000 hits and Lee said more parents were reaching out to the authorities for help.

Lee added that almost everyone had a mobile phone and instead of talking to 200 people in the village, it was best to reach out to all through digital media.

“We can easily reach 5,000 people a day through digital media.”

Lee, who has too often seen the negative impact of drugs, said drugs were easily available in many villages.

“It is a fact and we must not hide it. Due to the peddlers who are mostly thugs, many people dare not report them.”

“Maybe the kampung community leaders can do something, by working with the authorities concerned. However, it is best that parents themselves help their children by reporting them as soon as they know they are on drugs. A new drug addict can kick his habit easier than one who has been hooked on drugs for years,” he said.

Lee is also worried about how cheap drugs are now. “I know of young girls on drugs, and to feed their addiction, they sell their bodies to get cash. There is no ending to the horrors of drug addiction.”

His interest in helping out came about following a personal experience where he helped a neighbour kick the habit several years ago. He is so glad to see the youth, who was shunned by other neighbours, studying in college today, pursing his dreams.

From then on, Lee wanted to ‘save’ more children – not out of popularity but how to solve a complex problem such as drug addicts affecting the community.

His chance came one day while working, he met a staff member from the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen). Lee asked if he could help out and be a volunteer.

“I believe that we can combat drugs if we work towards a collective way to solve it. We can do it with the cooperation of police, AADK, education department, local councils, NGOs, religious bodies and community leaders.

“The enforcement must be stronger and more aggressive. If all of us work towards that common goal with one mind, we can do it,” he said optimistically.

发扬龙狮文化需庞大经费 罗克强促政府常年拨款资助  

• 18 06, 2019
• 登载于 砂拉越

众嘉宾主持点睛开关仪式后合照，(左三起)为议员郑莉薲、拿督温春熙、拿汀饶小珍、砂人联党署理秘书长薛华东等。

（古晋16日讯）巴都吉当区州议员罗克强指出，发扬舞龙舞狮文化，需要庞大的人力物力财力，他希望政府能够常年拨款资助舞龙舞狮团体，让有关团体在没有后顾之忧的情况下，将舞龙舞狮文化，发扬光大。

他也希望华社大力支持舞龙舞狮文化，除了邀请龙队狮队表演之外，也资助舞龙舞狮团体。

也是巴达旺市议会主席的罗克强昨晚在古晋圣淘沙龙狮会馆庆祝8周年纪念慈善基金晚宴上致词。由于不克出席，其演词由市议员郑莉薲代读。

他也建议，为了栽培更多的华裔子弟成为舞龙舞狮人材，本地的舞龙舞狮团体应该进入华小，指导华小学生学习舞龙舞狮。

“非华族青少年学习舞龙舞狮，当然是好事，值得鼓励。但是一旦龙队狮队成员之中，非华族青少年比华裔青少年更多的时候，华社必须关注华裔青少年，不再像上一世纪那样热衷舞龙舞狮的问题了。”

他赞扬古晋圣淘沙龙狮会馆成立以来，积极推动龙狮技艺表演，栽培舞龙舞狮人才。经过8年的磨练与成长，该会馆已经发展成为本地数一数二的龙狮团体，备受各界的肯定与赞扬。

他欣慰看到，该会配合庆祝8周年纪念而筹募慈善基金，以实际行动来照顾社会上的弱势群体。

这说明古晋圣淘沙龙狮会馆深切了解社会上还有一群非常需要帮助的弱势人士，因此呼吁社会人士踊跃此义举，有钱出钱，有力出力，共同帮助弱势群体。

Senior citizen’s new house

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang and a number of do-gooders recently banded together to help a senior citizen renovate his dilapidated house at Kampung Kuap, off Mile 10, Jalan Kuching-Serian.

Lo gives a mock key of the house to Hon.

Lo told reporters that it was the Sarawak General Welfare Association that provided the information about Hon and his family.Yesterday, Lo visited the newly renovated house belonging to 76-year-old Hon Kah Fook who lives with his wife and granddaughter.

“It’s the spirit of the local community that I admire. I can’t do much without their support. I am touched that there are people here who are willing to help others who are in need,” he said.

He also hoped that the initiative won’t stop here but can reach more poor people.

“I also praise the People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) from Landeh, Mile 10, Jalan Penrissen who gave their time every Sunday to help rebuild ‘uncle’ Hon’s house. The project which started at the end of March took about three months to complete,” he said.

Hon’s dilapidated house before being renovated.

On his part, Hon indicated that he was grateful for the contribution of the community.He also praised the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang Women’s chief, Shirley Pui, who helped source for materials for the construction.

There were 16 Rela members who helped in the construction under the leadership of Landeh communications chief, Philip Kon.

The interior of Hon’s house before the renovation.

Lo was accompanied during his visit by Sarawak General Welfare Association chairman Pui Hiong Wei, Tai Sin Furniture and Electrical Trading representative Jasmine Lee, SUPP Batu Kitang members, Rela members and others.Among the various contributions for Hon was a set of furniture.

https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/senior-citizens-new-house/
Sarawak Tribune
BY: ABG FARID ABG TAHA - JUNE 17, 2019