Almost 80 houses of B40 in Batu Kitang repaired — Lo

January 27, 2021, Wednesday at 12:02 AM

Lo gives a certificate of work completion to the wife of the house owner. — Photo by Chimon Upon

KUCHING: Nearly 80 houses of needy families in Batu Kitang have been repaired since 2017, says Lo Khere Chiang.

The Batu Kitang assemblyman said the repair works on these houses were funded by the state government.

“So far we have completed repairing almost 80 houses, some are still under construction.

“These houses belong to the B40 group. Their houses really need repair and I am glad to be able to help them with this fund.

“With the maximum of RM15,000 for each house, we are able to help them,” he said after witnessing the handing-over of a house that has been fully repaired at Jalan Chong Foh Hin in Batu Kitang yesterday.

Lo said the house belonged to a daily paid odd job worker, whose wife is not working as she has to look after her 81-year-old mother-in-law and the couple has three children.

He added that the house was in a very rundown state – with the roof leaking, the toilet in a very bad condition and there was no ceiling.

“It was brought to my attention by a penghulu (community leader) of the area.

“So I came to have a look and we decided to use the fund from my RM1 million allocation to repair this house.

“I am grateful that through this RM1 million from the state government we are able to help a lot of people,” he said.

He thanked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for allocating RM1 million annually to every GPS assemblyman and member of parliament for house repair.

“Apart from this, we have allocation for Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). The fund is allocated to the assemblypersons and MPs to implement projects in their constituencies.

“Where in Malaysia can you find a government like Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) giving allocation to its assemblypersons and MPs?” he said.

Lo said with the allocations they are able to help people in their constituencies and repair 20 to 30 houses every year.https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/01/27/almost-80-houses-of-b40-in-batu-kitang-repaired-lo/

Lo: Be aware of rabies while under the shadow of Covid-19 infections

Jan 27, 2021 @ 14:28

A screen grab of Lo (top left corner) addressing a press conference for media via Zoom. 

By Karen Bong

KUCHING, Jan 27: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has urged the public not to be complacent about rabies in the shadow of Covid-19.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang revealed that Sarawak recorded 171 dog bite cases in the period of Dec 27, 2020, to Jan 23 this year.
“Out of the figure, 37 cases occurred under MPP jurisdiction.

“In 2020 alone, Sarawak recorded a cumulative of 16,279 dog bite cases,” he said of the alarming figure as Sarawak is still in the fight against rabies which is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including dogs and humans.

Lo highlighted this in a press conference after the MPP full council meeting via Zoom today.

Sarawak recorded seven rabies fatalities throughout last year. The total cumulative number of rabies cases in Sarawak since the rabies outbreak was declared in the State on July 1, 2017 now stands at 30 cases with 28 fatalities.

There were two cases still alive and both involved children who had received early treatment.

Lo thus reminded the public to not be complacent because rabies is a fatal disease.

“The most frightening part about rabies is that every confirmed rabies case on humans is nearly fatal. So we have to be really careful,” he advised.

With 86 per cent bite cases being from pet dogs, he thus pointed out that rabies vaccination was crucial to prevent the risk of rabies as well as keeping pets indoor to avoid roaming freely with strays.

The areas with positive rabies cases were Kampung Punau, Kampung Quop, Kampung Bumbok, Kampung Semaba, Kampung Sebetong, Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong and Kuching City Mall.

“The council is actively carrying out stray removal activities at the said area,” he added.

On Aedes, Lo reported that MPP areas did not record any dengue cases so far this year but even so, the public should continue to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in their surrounding environment.

“Public cooperation is sought to maintain the cleanliness of the surrounding especially by destroying any potential Aedes breeding ground.

“Indiscriminate dumping should be avoided especially during rainy days and flooding season to prevent stagnant water from accumulation,” he said.

MPP, he continued, had inspected 280 premises including shops, residentials and schools since the beginning of January.

“We have also distributed pamphlets to the public and conducted fogging in locations with high Aedes index after inspections,” he added. -DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/lo-be-aware-of-rabies-while-under-the-shadow-of-covid-19-infections/

MPP reminds premises operators to clean and disinfect to curb Covid-19

Jan 27, 2021 @ 13:47

A screen grab of Lo speaking during a press conference held via Zoom. 

By Karen Bong

KUCHING, Jan 27: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has reminded business operators to conduct thorough cleaning and sanitisation of their premises on a daily basis to curb the spread of Covid-19.

MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang emphasised that sanitisation was crucial especially for places identified as having been exposed to Covid-19 as listed by the Ministry for Local Government and Housing.

“It is a good move by SDMC (State Disaster Management Committee) to release the locations of exposure (places visited by positive cases) as this helps to increase the awareness of the general public.

“This may lead to a high number of detection due to self-awareness as people will come forward to get tested when they learn they could have been exposed,” he told a press conference after a full council meeting via Zoom today.

Lo also called on the public to have resolve and improve self-discipline in the fight against Covid-19.

“The battle of Covid-19 is yet to be over as Sarawak has been recording three-digit (number of) cases in recent weeks with the death toll now standing at 33.

“Always remember to wear a face mask, practise physical distancing, wash hands frequently or use hand sanitisers and those with symptoms should seek medical treatment immediately,” he advised.

Everybody, he reiterated, must play their part and comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) so as to break the chain of infections, flatten the curve and keep Sarawak safe.

“We must be responsible citizens of Sarawak. We are the frontlineers who must protect ourselves, families and communities at large,” he added. — DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/mpp-reminds-premises-operators-to-clean-and-disinfect-to-curb-covid-19/

贫户修屋计划拨万五 . 祖孙三代告别住破屋

在维修贫穷者房屋计划下，田楚君简陋的房屋获拨款进行维修，以享有更舒适的住家环境。

（古晋26日讯）长和兴路一间18年屋龄的简陋不堪木屋，获得维修贫穷者房屋计划拨出1万5000令吉，在热心民众的帮忙下进行维修，今日由峇都吉当区州议员罗克强把完工的房屋移交给屋主。

维修工程于2020年11月30日开始，至12月7日完工，维修范围包括天花板、屋顶、墙壁和厕所。

罗克强今日移交维修后的房屋给41岁女屋主田楚君时，在新闻发布会上说，本固鲁赖文麒向他讲述该户家庭贫困情况后便去拜访，发现房屋墙壁破坏不堪、屋顶漏水和没有天花板，于是决定从该选区100万令吉维修贫穷者房屋计划中拨出款项，协助他们维修房屋。

他称，男屋主是51岁的刘文敬，是一名木匠，收入不稳定，妻子田楚君是家庭主妇，育有2女1男，即18岁、10岁和8岁。

“患有糖尿病、高血压和高胆固醇的81岁田楚君母亲，也常与他们居住一起，需要他们照顾。”

他称，该选区维修贫穷者房屋计划从2017年至今，共为近80户B40群体完成房屋维修，目前有些仍在施工中，几乎每年完成维修的房屋介于20至30间。

罗克强说，许多B40群体房屋确实简陋不堪，所以人民代议士就可通过该措施，为选区的贫困人民提供房屋维修援助，这是值得赞扬的。每项维修工程费用最高为1万5000令吉。

他感谢砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里，为砂政党联盟的每名州议员和国会议员提供拨款，以展开维修贫穷者房屋计划和乡区转型计划。

https://www.sinchew.com.my/content/content_2417947.html

Be diligent in recording particulars of visitors and customers, Lo tells business owners

The Zoom session between Lo (top left) and other MPP officers with the press after the full council meeting on Wednesday.

KUCHING (Jan 27): Business operators must be strict when it comes to recording particulars of visitors and customers in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang.

He stressed that there were no shortcuts, and urged them to ensure that people comply either by writing down their details or checking in digitally using apps such as MySejahtera.

“I have gotten a few calls from premises operators who said it was difficult to get people to record their particulars, but they must be strict with this. There are no shortcuts in order to make sure Sarawak is safe,” he told a press conference via Zoom video conferencing after a full council meeting today.

Lo reminded that the battle against Covid-19 was not over, and the recent spike in cases statewide was “very alarming” whereby three-digit figures are reported almost daily, with 33 deaths to date.

“It is a good move by SDMC (State Disaster Management Committee) to announce the locations or premises exposed to the positive cases. This initiatives helps to increase awareness among the public.

“Hence this may lead to high number of cases detection due to self-awareness to come forward to get tested after learning that they have encountered or visited the affected locations,” he said.

Lo also advised premises operators to conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation if their places appeared in the list of affected locations.

He said that self-discipline was important to break the chain of infection.

“We must always remind people to wear face masks, practice physical distancing, hand washing and sanitising.

“We are the frontliners to protect ourselves, families and community at large,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lo also reminded that while the topic was on Covid-19, people must not forget dengue and rabies.

He informed that there were zero dengue cases recorded so far this year, but warned against being complacent as the risk still exists.

“So far this year, a total of 280 premises were inspected including shops, residential and schools.

“Preventive activities including fogging are also carried out in locations with high Aedes index after inspection,” he said, while seeking public cooperation to maintain cleanliness of their surroundings and to avoid indiscriminate dumping.

On rabies, Lo informed that in the week between Dec 27 to Jan 2, there were 72 dog bite cases recorded in Kuching with 37 occurring in MPP areas, while in the week between Jan 3 to Jan 23, there were 99 cases in Kuching with none reported in MPP areas.

“Areas with positive rabies case were at Kampung Punau, Kampung Quop, Kampung Bumbok, Kampung Semeba, Kampung Sebetong, Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong and Kuching City Mall.

“The Council has actively carried out stray removal activities at the said areas,” he said.

Lo also informed that it was found that 86 per cent of the bite cases were from pet dogs, which is the reason why all pet dogs should be vaccinated and should be prevented from roaming freely with strays to prevent rabies infection.

In addition, he also updated the press about MPP’s works in addressing the recent flood and erosion incidents in its areas.

“We managed to visit all the affected areas and provided the support needed by the people,” he said.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/01/27/be-diligent-in-recording-particulars-of-visitors-and-customers-lo-tells-business-owners/

Lebih 70 buah rumah di Batu Kitang dibaiki menerusi PPRMS

Jan 26, 2021 @ 16:20

Kelihatan Lo ketika ditemui pada penyerahan rumah PPRMS di Batu Kitang.

KUCHING, 26 Jan: Lebih 70 buah rumah rakyat dari kumpulan B40 di kawasan DUN Batu Kitang telah dibaik pulih sejak pelaksanaan Projek Penambahbaikan Rumah Miskin Sarawak (PPRMS) pada 2017.

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang berkata, ia melibatkan peruntukan sebanyak RM15,000 untuk setiap rumah.

“Pada penghujung tahun ini nanti, saya mensasarkan keseluruhan sebanyak 80 buah rumah penduduk dari golongan kurang berkemampuan dibaik pulih.

“Setiap tahun, sebanyak 20 hingga 30 buah rumah telah dibaik pulih,” katanya ketika ditemui semasa program penyerahan PPRMS di Jalan Chong Foh Hin, Batu Kitang hari ini.

Bagi projek tersebut, penerimanya ialah Liew Boon Jing, yang tinggal bersama isteri dan tiga orang anak serta emak berusia 81 tahun.

Projek bermula pada 30 November 2020 dan siap pada 7 Disember 2020.

“Bagi projek ini, kita telah membaik pulih bahagian atap, dinding, bilik air serta siling,” ujar Lo yang juga pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP).

Tambah beliau, kerajaan Gabungan Parti Sarawak(GPS) memperuntukkan RM1 juta setahun kepada setiap Adun untuk melaksanakan PPMRS. — DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/lebih-70-buah-rumah-di-batu-kitang-dibaiki-menerusi-pprms/?fbclid=IwAR0ircCAXecBTKObnB9IhoSVh3DINVA6Sbmqy9-2QFQZ4IIRAVRGGDwXY8Q

要动用砂储备金防洪﹖ 罗克强列火箭3大谎言

2021年1月16日

(本报古晋16日讯)砂巴都吉当区州议员兼砂人联党助理宣教秘书罗克强认为﹐行动党要砂拉越政府动用储备金来推展防洪工程之说﹐其实就印证了该党早前说过的3大谎言。

罗克强今日是以文告方式﹐如是表示。

他透露﹐其一﹐有行动党领袖曾经指称﹐砂拉越将在3年内破产。

“但砂行动党主席张健仁要砂拉越政府利用储备金来发展防洪工程的建议﹐就恰好说明他认同砂拉越政府拥有足够的储备金。该一番言论﹐也形同对该党领袖早前指称砂拉越政府将破产的不实言论﹐狠狠地刮了一巴掌。”

他还披露﹐行动党之前曾答应说要在执政中央后归还石油税。

“行动党曾在大选前答应砂拉越人民说﹐一旦执政中央﹐它们就将归还20%石油税和50%税收予砂拉越。然而﹐有关承诺至今都没兑现﹐否则的话﹐张健仁就不会说要动用砂拉越储备金了。”

他也提及﹐行动党同时没有在当政时给予砂拉越拨款。

“行动党在执政中央﹐且张健仁又是副部长时﹐并没有利用本身和砂行动党的优势﹐向希盟﹐特别是该党领袖林冠英争取拨款﹐以改善砂拉越的防洪系统。”

“相反的﹐他们眼巴巴看着许多砂拉越发展工程被希盟政府取消了。“

与此同时﹐他直言﹐砂拉越政府要怎样落实发展工程﹐其实无需行动党予以教导和指点。

“但是﹐行动党就应该为漠视希盟取消许多砂拉越发展计划﹑剥削拨款和没有兑现承诺等事迹做出反省﹐并向砂拉越人民道歉。”

他还指出﹐张健仁盘踞古晋国会选区已久﹐所以他应该扪心自问﹐本身在担任国会议员期间﹐到底为古晋区的防洪工作提出了哪些改善计划﹐又争取到了多少拨款？

另一方面﹐他称﹐许多关乎人民的发展计划﹐包括大桥的兴建﹐砂拉越政府都已在希盟政府取消拨款和计划后﹐利用本身的经济资源来予以落实。

“如果行动党有诚信且没有欺骗砂拉越人民﹐并在执政中央时归还20%石油税和50%税务予砂拉越的话﹐砂拉越就肯定能够有更强劲的经济能力来推行发展﹐并且无需动用储备金。”

https://news.seehua.com/?p=651148

要动用砂储备金防洪﹖ 罗克强列火箭3大谎言

要动用砂储备金防洪﹖ 

罗克强列火箭3大谎言

2021年1月16日

要动用砂储备金防洪﹖ 罗克强列火箭3大谎言

2021年1月16日

(本报古晋16日讯)砂巴都吉当区州议员兼砂人联党助理宣教秘书罗克强认为﹐行动党要砂拉越政府动用储备金来推展防洪工程之说﹐其实就印证了该党早前说过的3大谎言。

罗克强今日是以文告方式﹐如是表示。

他透露﹐其一﹐有行动党领袖曾经指称﹐砂拉越将在3年内破产。

“但砂行动党主席张健仁要砂拉越政府利用储备金来发展防洪工程的建议﹐就恰好说明他认同砂拉越政府拥有足够的储备金。该一番言论﹐也形同对该党领袖早前指称砂拉越政府将破产的不实言论﹐狠狠地刮了一巴掌。”

他还披露﹐行动党之前曾答应说要在执政中央后归还石油税。

“行动党曾在大选前答应砂拉越人民说﹐一旦执政中央﹐它们就将归还20%石油税和50%税收予砂拉越。然而﹐有关承诺至今都没兑现﹐否则的话﹐张健仁就不会说要动用砂拉越储备金了。”

他也提及﹐行动党同时没有在当政时给予砂拉越拨款。

“行动党在执政中央﹐且张健仁又是副部长时﹐并没有利用本身和砂行动党的优势﹐向希盟﹐特别是该党领袖林冠英争取拨款﹐以改善砂拉越的防洪系统。”

“相反的﹐他们眼巴巴看着许多砂拉越发展工程被希盟政府取消了。“

与此同时﹐他直言﹐砂拉越政府要怎样落实发展工程﹐其实无需行动党予以教导和指点。

“但是﹐行动党就应该为漠视希盟取消许多砂拉越发展计划﹑剥削拨款和没有兑现承诺等事迹做出反省﹐并向砂拉越人民道歉。”

他还指出﹐张健仁盘踞古晋国会选区已久﹐所以他应该扪心自问﹐本身在担任国会议员期间﹐到底为古晋区的防洪工作提出了哪些改善计划﹐又争取到了多少拨款？

另一方面﹐他称﹐许多关乎人民的发展计划﹐包括大桥的兴建﹐砂拉越政府都已在希盟政府取消拨款和计划后﹐利用本身的经济资源来予以落实。

“如果行动党有诚信且没有欺骗砂拉越人民﹐并在执政中央时归还20%石油税和50%税务予砂拉越的话﹐砂拉越就肯定能够有更强劲的经济能力来推行发展﹐并且无需动用储备金。”

https://news.seehua.com/?p=651148

187 flood victims given assistance

By

 Nazmi Suhaimi

 - 

January 14, 2021

Yadim and other NGOs present assistance to flood victims.

KUCHING: A total of 187 flood victims in the city received assistance from Islamic non-government organisations (NGOs).

In a statement today Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) said a total of 187 hygiene kits and 48 packs of dried food were distributed to the victims.

“In this disaster relief mission on Wednesday (Jan 13), the participants visited the flood victims who have been relocated to the Taman Malihah multipurpose hall here,” it said.

It added, the mission was also in collaboration with Earthul Mustofa (EMO), Yayasan Ikhlas Sarawak, Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia Sarawak, Persatuan Kebajikan Pelajar Islam Sarawak (Perkepis) and Pertubuhan Prihatin Tunas Insan Sarawak (Puitis),

The assistance was presented by Yadim Sarawak director Awang Dulhadi Awang Mat to the Taman Malihah community leader. Also present was Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.

Meanwhile, later in the day, Yadim along with other NGOs visited the Desa Wira, Batu Kawa relocation centre to present the assistance to Desa Wira community leader Nichol Nyambang on behalf of households affected.

https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/187-flood-victims-given-assistance/

10 January, 2021 4:30 PM

羅克強讚揚砂人民具愛心 吁配合合作遠離病毒

巴达旺市议会主席罗克强（左四）移交支票予十哩业余体育协会主席林应发（右八）时摄，右起为甲必丹辜立正、本固鲁蔡恒辉、巴达旺社会与福利协会主席陈贝裕进、财政杨佛拳、巴达旺社会与福利协会副财政贝雪兰、副主席张福心及财政蔡枚利；左起为巴达旺团结行动公会会长张欲熙、甲必丹陈奂荣及本固鲁林应发。

（本报古晋10日讯）巴达旺市议会主席罗克强呼吁大家一起配合与合作，以让病毒远离。

他表示，在密度非常高的地方情况下，一个病毒在两或三天就可以传染几十个人。

“昨日有50多宗确诊病例，再这样下去很可能会再次施行行动管制令，惟这些我们大家皆能避免，因为今早看到每个人皆有遵守标准作业程序，那就是戴口罩，且这样做确实可以避免病毒传染。”

罗克强是于今日出席巴达旺社会与福利协会援助活动上致词时指出，该活动非常具有意义，在这疫情期间，该区的工作更显为重要。

他披露，之前甘榜哈芝巴基封村时，让他感到担忧；然而，砂拉越人民非常有爱心，基于在甘榜哈芝巴基17日封村开始时，皆有怨言因为食物不足，进而在之后有热心人士送800只鸡、1000只鱼、甚至送8900瓶洗碗液等。

“这是因为身边公众人士有这个爱心，而这爱心是金钱买不到，不能用金钱衡量。”

同时，他感谢有心人士与商家，在福利协会的配合下，把该活动做得有声有色。

https://weareunited.com.my/11530811/

10 January, 2021 5:27 PM

羅克強盼民配合團結 砂盟必捍衛全選區謀勝

巴都吉当区州议员罗克强强调砂盟（GPS）一直努力捍卫每一个选区，在来届大选，大家是一定要团结一致，争取胜利！

（本报古晋10日讯）巴都吉当区州议员罗克强强调，砂盟（GPS）一直努力捍卫每一个选区，且在来届砂州选需从大角度着想，配合砂盟，以捍卫所有选区！

他表示，在来届砂州选，不能只致力于捍卫单一选区，如果只捍卫一个选区，那这场战争根本无法获得胜利。

“不要只把目光放在一个选区的成功，本身也必须在选区上尽量做到最好。”

罗克强是于今日出席巴达旺社会与福利协会援助活动后受访时指出，如今西马的政治局势影响着砂沙政坛，因砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里的远见，砂拉越逐步迈向富强的路途。

他说，国油赔偿的39亿令吉，砂拉越政府会在接下来为人民带来更多显著的发展。

他继说，砂拉越人民必须互相合作，这样砂首长才有筹码向西马争取更多的权益。

同时，他坦言，在砂首长的努力下，很可能于2025年出口氢气与甲醛（Methanol），而甲醛的生产除了作为出口产品之一，也可协助进行下游工业。且在巴贡水坝方面，砂首长当年更是花费了15亿令吉买下该水坝，而当年的砂拉越并没有什么钱，但他却愿意做出如此大的投资。

“如今的砂拉越靠着巴贡水坝，每年赚取了20亿令吉！”

罗克强补充，这就是砂盟政府有能力协助人民，因砂政府的用心，让人民明白，故砂拉越人不能自我分裂如其他州属。

“砂拉越绝对不一样，故在来届大选，一定要团结一致，争取胜利，捍卫砂拉越的权利，并向西马争取回更多的权益。”

对于被询问是否有信心再次赢下巴都吉当选区，罗克强也指出，自己不愿多做预测，虽然有胜利的可能，但本身还是会坚持在选区努力服务并走动。

此外，他也强调，本身作为人民代议士，这是他的责任，无论如何会努力做到最好。

https://weareunited.com.my/11530842/

10 January, 2021 5:49 PM

羅克強翼民勿輕信他黨 砂盟已以行動贏民信服

罗克强：砂拉越人民要相信砂盟

（本报古晋10日讯）针对砂团结党不谋求加入砂政党联盟，而是希望取代砂政党联盟之事件，巴都吉当区州议员罗克强表示，任何政党这样说，都是正常的行为，并没有错，但是否值得人民信任，就另当别论了！

“大家都是政治人物，大家都想赢，甚至都想为自己冠名，表示自己是最好的，这绝对是正常的现象，故该党主席如此言论并没有错，毕竟每一个政党，都会说这样的话。”

罗克强是于今日出席巴达旺社会与福利协会援助活动后受访时披露，前首相敦马哈迪至今还在讲将成为我国下一任首相，行动党更曾在上届大选竞选宣言里表示，会争取20巴仙石油开采税。

“然而这一切只是甜言蜜语，反观如今，砂拉越政府做到了，那试问，该相信谁？”

罗克强强调，砂拉越政府是透过实际行动做给人民看，不是说说而已。同时，砂盟也向人民证明及努力说服人民，让人民信服，不能轻易分裂。

“任何政党所言所说，都是正常的行为，然而人民只需对砂拉越政府有信心，以及相信砂拉越政府。”

他说，砂拉越人民要相信砂盟，不可相信其他的政党。且为了砂拉越的前途，以及实现砂拉越的经济独立，砂拉越人一定要站在一起，因砂拉越有好的领袖，而这些领袖正在争取砂拉越独立，然后砂拉越就会有很多的发展，以便在接下来5年及10年，砂拉越人民将会成为全马来西亚最富有的。

https://weareunited.com.my/11530870/

羅克強盼民配合團結 砂盟必捍衛全選區謀勝

10 January, 2021 5:27 PM

巴都吉当区州议员罗克强强调砂盟（GPS）一直努力捍卫每一个选区，在来届大选，大家是一定要团结一致，争取胜利！

（本报古晋10日讯）巴都吉当区州议员罗克强强调，砂盟（GPS）一直努力捍卫每一个选区，且在来届砂州选需从大角度着想，配合砂盟，以捍卫所有选区！

他表示，在来届砂州选，不能只致力于捍卫单一选区，如果只捍卫一个选区，那这场战争根本无法获得胜利。

“不要只把目光放在一个选区的成功，本身也必须在选区上尽量做到最好。”

罗克强是于今日出席巴达旺社会与福利协会援助活动后受访时指出，如今西马的政治局势影响着砂沙政坛，因砂首长拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里的远见，砂拉越逐步迈向富强的路途。

他说，国油赔偿的39亿令吉，砂拉越政府会在接下来为人民带来更多显著的发展。

他继说，砂拉越人民必须互相合作，这样砂首长才有筹码向西马争取更多的权益。

同时，他坦言，在砂首长的努力下，很可能于2025年出口氢气与甲醛（Methanol），而甲醛的生产除了作为出口产品之一，也可协助进行下游工业。且在巴贡水坝方面，砂首长当年更是花费了15亿令吉买下该水坝，而当年的砂拉越并没有什么钱，但他却愿意做出如此大的投资。

“如今的砂拉越靠着巴贡水坝，每年赚取了20亿令吉！”

罗克强补充，这就是砂盟政府有能力协助人民，因砂政府的用心，让人民明白，故砂拉越人不能自我分裂如其他州属。

“砂拉越绝对不一样，故在来届大选，一定要团结一致，争取胜利，捍卫砂拉越的权利，并向西马争取回更多的权益。”

对于被询问是否有信心再次赢下巴都吉当选区，罗克强也指出，自己不愿多做预测，虽然有胜利的可能，但本身还是会坚持在选区努力服务并走动。

此外，他也强调，本身作为人民代议士，这是他的责任，无论如何会努力做到最好。

https://weareunited.com.my/11530842/

PRN12 medan pertahankan Sarawak, kata Adun Batu Kitang

Jan 10, 2021 @ 16:01

Lo bercakap kepada pemberita di Padawan hari ini (Jan 10, 2021).

Oleh Chris Bishop

KUCHING, 10 Jan: Pilihan Raya Negeri Ke-12 (PRN12) akan datang menjadi medan untuk mempertahankan Sarawak daripada kuasa luar.

Menurut Adun Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang, seluruh rakyat harus bersatu dan menyokong Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

“PRN bukan sahaja untuk mempertahankan DUN Batu Kitang, tetapi ia adalah untuk mempertahankan Sarawak menerusi GPS,” katanya ketika ditemui pada satu majlis di Padawan dekat sini hari ini.

Tambah beliau yang juga Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP), Kerajaan GPS di bawah pimpinan Ketua Menteri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg telah melakukan yang terbaik buat rakyat Sarawak.

Katanya, Abang Johari telah berjaya mengukuhkan kedudukan Sarawak dan kerajaan persekutuan sangat memerlukan sokongan daripada GPS.

“Kita lihat perkembangan politik yang berlaku di Semenanjung Malaysia kini, semua pemimpin sibuk memikirkan siapa yang akan menjadi perdana menteri seterusnya.

“Sepatutnya mereka fokus menguruskan pentadbiran negara, memulihkan ekonomi negara dan membantu rakyat. Dengan nilai matawang ringgit semakin jatuh, mereka seharusnya tidak berkelahi merebut jawatan perdana menteri.

“Kita mesti lihat apa kesannya terhadap Sarawak dan Sabah,” ujar beliau.

Justeru kata Lo, dengan kedudukan GPS yang semakin kukuh, Sarawak meneruskan usaha mendapatkan hak-hak yang sepatutnya menjadi milik negeri ini daripada kerajaan persekutuan.

“Jika mereka mahukan sokongan kita (GPS), berikan hak-hak Sarawak.

“Hanya dengan kekuatan yang ada pada GPS, kita boleh menuntut semua hak-hak ini. Dan kita telah pun berjaya memperolehi RM3.9 bilion daripada Petronas hasil usaha Abang Johari,” katanya. — DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/prn12-medan-pertahankan-sarawak-kata-adun-batu-kitang/

10 January, 2021 5:49 PM

羅克強翼民勿輕信他黨 砂盟已以行動贏民信服

罗克强：砂拉越人民要相信砂盟

（本报古晋10日讯）针对砂团结党不谋求加入砂政党联盟，而是希望取代砂政党联盟之事件，巴都吉当区州议员罗克强表示，任何政党这样说，都是正常的行为，并没有错，但是否值得人民信任，就另当别论了！

“大家都是政治人物，大家都想赢，甚至都想为自己冠名，表示自己是最好的，这绝对是正常的现象，故该党主席如此言论并没有错，毕竟每一个政党，都会说这样的话。”

罗克强是于今日出席巴达旺社会与福利协会援助活动后受访时披露，前首相敦马哈迪至今还在讲将成为我国下一任首相，行动党更曾在上届大选竞选宣言里表示，会争取20巴仙石油开采税。

“然而这一切只是甜言蜜语，反观如今，砂拉越政府做到了，那试问，该相信谁？”

罗克强强调，砂拉越政府是透过实际行动做给人民看，不是说说而已。同时，砂盟也向人民证明及努力说服人民，让人民信服，不能轻易分裂。

“任何政党所言所说，都是正常的行为，然而人民只需对砂拉越政府有信心，以及相信砂拉越政府。”

他说，砂拉越人民要相信砂盟，不可相信其他的政党。且为了砂拉越的前途，以及实现砂拉越的经济独立，砂拉越人一定要站在一起，因砂拉越有好的领袖，而这些领袖正在争取砂拉越独立，然后砂拉越就会有很多的发展，以便在接下来5年及10年，砂拉越人民将会成为全马来西亚最富有的。

https://weareunited.com.my/11530870/

Dr Sim: 1,717 affordable houses to be built this year

Dr Sim (second left) hands over ‘letter of offer’ to a successful applicant while Lo (second right) and Azman look on.

POSTED ON JANUARY 8, 2021

KUCHING: Another 1,717 units of affordable houses will be built throughout the state this year, says Minister of Local Government and Housing Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

He said the work started last year and 1,030 units so far had been built.

He said the ministry, together with Housing Development Corporation (HDC), would build more than 2,500 units, to exceed the target set by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He said the chief minister had announced last year that the state government would build 2,500 houses in 2020 and 2021 because the then Pakatan Harapan government did not give them any money to build low cost houses.

“Why we build so many houses is because we believe that houses are very important for every Sarawakian.

“Unlike cars, the prices of houses do not depreciate. That is why we want to help as many Sarawakians as possible to own a house,” Dr Sim told a press conference after handing over ‘offer letters’ to recipients of the affordable housing units at Kampung Bunga Rampai yesterday.

He said 104 successful people would be able to get their letter of offer for houses at Kampung Bunga Rampai in Bau.

Many people with houses, he added, could not borrow money from banks.

“But we have Mutiara Finance, which is 100 per cent owned by the Sarawak government, to lend money to the people so that they can own the houses.

“Mutiara Finance only charges one per cent interest for 40 years. The house owners would only pay between RM200 and RM300 a month” he said.

The houses at Kampung Bunga Rampai are part of the 2,500 units, and the first batch of houses to be ready.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang and HDC chief executive officer Azman Ahmad were also present at the event.