Solar powered street lights to be installed along Bau-Batu Kitang Road

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(From left) Henry, Abang Johari, Lo and Miro in a group photo after their meeting.

KUCHING (Jan 31): Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved the installation of 285 units of solar powered street lights along the Bau-Batu Kitang Road, said Dato Henry Harry Jinep.

The Assistant Minister of Transport II said the Chief Minister agreed with the proposal to install the solar powered lights when it was presented to him during a courtesy call today.

Accompanying Henry in the courtesy call on Abang Johari were Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang and Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh.

Henry, who is also Tasik Biru assemblyman, said the installation of solar powered lights is one of the components of the Bau-Batu Kitang Road upgrading project.

“The installation of these 285 units of solar lights is important given the conditions along the Bau-Batu Kitang Road especially at night which can be unsafe.

“This is due to the absence of street lights in some of the road locations as well as uneven and bumpy road surfaces that can endanger road users,” he said in a statement following the courtesy call.

Henry also pointed out the traffic volume at Bau-Batu Kitang Road is very high given that many road users prefer the shorter distance and travel time compared to Bau-Batu Kawa road especially during peak hours in the morning and evening.“With the approval of this proposal, road users can look forward to a more comfortable and safe journey,” he added.

He also said the placement of the solar powered lights will be at dark spots and overtaking lanes which have been identified.

During the courtesy call, Henry, Lo and Miro also briefed the Chief Minister on the upgrading of the road which is popularly known as the old Bau road.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/01/31/solar-powered-street-lights-to-be-installed-along-bau-batu-kitang-road/

道路坍塌死者家属未获赔 罗克强：指控毫无根据

2022年1月27日

（古晋27日讯）如果真的认为古晋巴达旺市议会理应基于案发地点而为意外事故负责的话﹐那身为1位在过去18年来都具有国会议员及律师资格的人士﹐砂行动党主席张健仁理应建议及协助有关家庭向古晋巴达旺市议会提出索赔。

古晋巴达旺市议会主席罗克强今日是以文告方式﹐针对砂行动党主席张健仁在社交平台上指称古晋巴达旺市议会未能为一宗于2021年7月份发生在哈志巴基路的道路崩塌夺命事故之受害者家庭提供任何赔偿一事﹐如是表示。

他先是说明﹐针对已故蔡先生遭遇的相关不幸事件﹐古晋巴达旺市议会对其家庭深表同情。

他续称﹐如果真的认为古晋巴达旺市议会理应基于案发地点而为有关意外负责的话﹐那身为1位在过去18年来都具有国会议员及律师资格的人士﹐张健仁理应建议及协助有关家庭向古晋巴达旺市议会提出索赔。

“议会感到遗憾的是﹐1名资深政治人物竟然向古晋巴达旺市议会做出是种毫无根据和主张的指控。类似指控﹐将有损议会的名声。”

他直言﹐在向议会做出类似的无礼指控之前﹐张健仁理应先斄清所有的事实。

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Chong’s move to accuse MPP for lack of compensation after man dies in Batu Kitang road collapse ‘disappointing’, says Lo

Jan 27, 2022 @ 16:54

Lo Khere Chiang

KUCHING, Jan 27: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has expressed disappointment over Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s accusation that MPP failed to provide compensation for the family of the victim who died in an accident when a part of Jalan Batu Kitang collapsed last year.

“Chong should get all his facts straight before making such wild allegations against the council. The Council sympathises with the family over the death of the victim,” he said in a statement today.

The 62-year-old man died after crashing his vehicle when a part of Jalan Batu Kitang collapsed in July 2021.According to Lo, the Council regrets that such baseless accusations and claims have been made by a senior politician against MPP.

He said the accusation has tarnished the good name of the Council.

“Nevertheless, Chong, being a lawyer and an MP for the last 18 years, should advise and assist the family of the decease to make a claim against MPP if he honestly believes that MPP is responsible for the accident that has happened where the victim succumbed to the accident that occurred,” he added. — DayakDaily

7哩交通繁忙时段 . 延长红绿灯时长治堵

为解决7哩严重塞车问题，当局将采取延长绿灯时长的方案，以期舒缓高峰期交通拥堵。

（古晋10日讯）为舒缓7哩十字路口因高架桥工程导致的塞车问题，巴达旺市议会主席罗克强表示，当局将加长交通高峰期的红绿灯时长。

他今日针对上述问题召开新闻发布会作此表示。

上班高峰期 绿灯140秒

早上6时至9时上班高峰期，从西连至古晋方向的绿灯为140秒，而从古晋至西连方向为50秒；早上9时至下午5时，从西连至古晋方向绿灯为85秒及从古晋至西连方向为65秒，以及下午5时至晚上7时30分下班高峰时段，从西连至古晋方向绿灯为70秒，而从古晋至西连方向为120秒。

至于哥打圣淘沙至哈芝峇基方向以及哈芝峇基方向至哥打圣淘沙方向，绿灯时长则是全天候维持50秒及40秒。

复苏4开学加剧情况

也是峇都吉当区候任州议员的罗克强表示，较早前，承包商因进行修筑高架桥周围路面工程，导致严重塞车。不过随着工程结束，路段拓宽让塞车问题稍微缓和。

“不过随着进入国家复苏计划第4阶段，各领域开放导致车流量增加，加上今日正式返校，加剧了交通阻塞问题。”

他表示已与北婆罗洲大道有限公司、工程局及承包商探讨解决塞车问题方案，并坦言，这不是一个简单任务，有关工程师也已经尽力而为。

罗克强表示，当局决定调整红绿灯，在交通高峰期将绿灯时间数延长，盼可舒缓堵车问题，并强调，一旦高架桥竣工后，当地塞车问题将迎刃而解。

不满意高架桥工程进度

根据当局指出，该高架桥工程预计今年五六月完成，不过罗克强不满意工程进度，要求承包商加速工程，以期在4月前完成。

他了解北婆罗洲大道有限公司及工程局也面对极大的压力，不过会协助当局催促承包商加速工程，并希望道路使用者理解及体谅，保持耐心。

另一方面，哥打圣淘沙区候任州议员叶耀星表示，工程建设的当儿肯定会为民众带来不便，但他希望民众可以看长远，一旦高架桥在4个月后竣工，塞车问题将迎刃而解。

他指出，承包商在展开建筑高架桥工程时需要考量许多因素，包括涉及地区的电缆、水管及通讯设备，在挖掘或搬运时都必须分外小心，否则将对整个地区带来严重的影响。

古晋7哩高架大道工程 今年4月或更早可完工

2022年1月10日

晋连路7哩高架大道的工程预计将在今年4月份或之前完工，一劳永逸解决当地的交通阻塞问题。

（古晋10日讯）巴达旺市议会主席罗克强今日表示，已要求公共工程局和承包商加速晋连路7哩高架大道的工程进度，尽快在今年4月份或之前完工，一劳永逸解决当地的交通阻塞问题。

因此，他敦促每天使用该路段的道路使用者，继续保持耐心，给予合作，直到今年4月。罗克强于今早与哥打圣淘沙区候任州议员叶耀星、北婆罗洲泛婆大道公司、公共工程局和承包商一同巡视哥打圣淘沙市镇交通灯处的交通情况，磋商以寻找解决高架大道工程导致交通拥堵问题的方法。

当下，罗克强询问公共工程局和承包商，晋连路7哩高架大道的工程何时能够完成？被告知预计是今年5月或6月。

他对此感到不满，要求有关当局必须加速工程进度，提早至今年4月竣工，以便当地的交通阻塞问题尽早解决。

承包商则在场答应会加速工程进度，尽快在今年4月或之前建好晋连路7哩高架大道。

罗克强（右）与叶耀星巡视哥打圣淘沙市镇交通灯处的交通情况之后，向媒体发表谈话。

https://news.seehua.com/?p=790625

MPP chairman urges road users to be patient until 7th Mile flyover completed in April

Jan 10, 2022 @ 13:08

Lo (right) and Yap (left) speaking to reporters during their work visit to inspect the traffic flow at 7th Mile today (Jan 10, 2022).

KUCHING, Jan 10: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang is urging road users to be patient until the 7th Mile flyover is completed in April.

According to Lo, the council has discussed with Lebuhraya Borneo Utara Sdn Bhd (LBU), Public Works Department (JKR) and the contractor to find ways and means to solve the traffic jam issues related to the flyover’s construction.

He explained it is not an easy job, and the reason why there is a jam is because Sarawak is now in Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan which has encouraged more movement resulting in the increase of traffic volume, and it is made worse with the opening of schools which starts today.

To address and improve the current traffic situation, he said that the council has adjusted the traffic light timing, especially from Kuching heading towards Serian, and vice versa.

“From 6am to 9am, the timing of green lights from Kuching heading towards Serian has been increased to the maximum, which is 140 seconds before it turns red, and from 5pm to 7.30pm, the green lights for the Serian to Kuching route has also been increased to 120 seconds.

“We are also controlling the timing of traffic lights (for users) from both Jalan Haji Baki heading towards Sentosa and Sentosa to Haji Baki as well, because this is a four-way junction,” he told reporters during a work visit to inspect the traffic flow at the affected 7th Mile area today.

Lo, who is also the Batu Kitang assemblyman, gave his assurance that MPP will continue to push the contractor involved to complete the flyover project as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap expressed hope that the public will bear with the temporary traffic situation at 7th Mile with an eye on the long-term benefit of the flyover when it is completed.

He pointed out that in the meantime, engineers and contractors are coming up with mitigating steps to help reduce traffic jams in the area.

“Although it is successful, it is still not good enough. In April, once the flyover is completed, there will be smoother traffic flow.

“After that we move on to another project. Step by step, and systematically, we will make Kota Sentosa better. That is my commitment,” he added. — DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/mpp-chairman-urges-road-users-to-be-patient-until-7th-mile-flyover-completed-in-april/

Numerous complaints over horrendous Jalan Kuching-Serian congestion

News DeskJanuary 10, 2022

Traffic congestion Jalan Kuching-Serian at Kota Sentosa, Kuching semalam. Photo: Ghazali Bujang

BY JACINTHA JOLENE

KUCHING: Traffic congestion along Jalan Kuching-Serian has been a constant thorn in the side of many who ply the route.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang 

Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said he had received numerous complaints regarding the horrendous traffic situation there.

“I’ve received lots of complaints from road users on social media that the traffic is getting worse everyday.

“I’ve also talked to LBU, JKR and contractors to find ways and means to solve this problem,” Lo said during a site inspection on Monday (Jan 10).

He said the traffic volume was increasing because Sarawak was now in Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) – more business activities are allowed leading to more people going out often.

“The reopening of schools is also one of the contributing factors to the increased traffic.”

Lo also mentioned optimising the traffic timing to its optimal usage.

“We have increased the traffic timing for peak hours from 6am to 9am towards Kuching to 140 seconds, which is the maximum before traffic lights turn red.

“For peak hours at 5pm to 7.30pm from Kuching to Serian, we have also increased the timing from 50 seconds to 120 seconds.

“I believe by controlling the traffic timing, this can reduce the congestion.”

He urged the public to be patient and wait for the flyover to be completed.

The flyover is expected to be completed in April this year.

Dewan serbaguna dijangka siap April depan

PELAN… Lo Khere Chiang bersama yang lain menunjukkan isyarat bagus bagi pelan Program Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTP) di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Chung Hua Batu 8 ½ Jalan Batu Kitang, Kuching. • Foto HERRIEY NAHA

KUCHING: Projek menaik taraf gelanggang bola keranjang kepada dewan serbaguna di Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua Batu 8 ½ dijangka siap pada April depan.

Pemenang kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang, Lo Khere Chiang berkata, projek tersebut menggunakan dana sebanyak RM150,000.

“Jumlah pelajar di sekolah ini semakin bertambah dan ruangan di sekolah ini tidak mencukupi untuk menampung jumlah pelajar yang semkain ramai.

“Justeru, kita melaksanakan projek naik taraf gelanggang bola keranjang ini untuk dijadikan dewan serbaguna agar dapat digunakan sebagai bilik darjah tambahan sekiranya bilik darjah tidak mencukupi,” jelasnya yang turut mendedahkan pelaksanaan projek tersebut dimulakan sejak semalam.

Beliau berkata demikian pada majlis simbolik penyerahan projek kepada pihak kontraktor di hadapan SJKC Chung Hua Batu 8 ½, di sini, semalam.

Dalam perkembangan lain, Lo yang juga Pengerusi Majlis Perbandaran Padawan (MPP) memberitahu MPP kini telah bersiap siaga bagi menghadapi bencana banjir.

“Kita mempunyai sebuah organisasi yang diketuai oleh Pejabat Residen yang akan bertanggungjawab dan dibantu oleh pelbagai agensi bertanggungjawab lain dalam menghadapi bencana banjir terutamanya bagi menyediakan Pusat Penempatan Sementara (PPS) kepada rakyat yang terjejas akibat banjir.

“Bencana banjir bukan suatu perkara yang baharu dan semua pihak berwajib termasuk Ketua Kaum dan Ketua Kampung sudah sedia maklum peranan masing-masing sekiranya berlaku banjir,” ujarnya.

Oleh RYNNA SHA’ERRA

https://www.utusansarawak.com.my/?p=28583

MPP ready to face possibility of floods, says chairman

January 3, 2022, Monday at 2:41 PM

Lo speaking to reporters at SJK Chung Hua Batu 8.5, Jalan Batu Kitang in Kuching today.

KUCHING (Jan 3): Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is ready to face the possibility of floods, said its chairman Lo Khere Chiang.

He added that MPP will be working with the Divisional Disaster Management Committee led by the Kuching Resident’s Office should there be floods in its area of its jurisdiction.

The other government agencies involved are the Public Works Department (JKR), Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID), Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and others.

“All these agencies would work together under the leadership of the resident’s office should there be floods and will come down to help in dealing with the flood situation if it occurs,” he said when met at the SJK Chung Hua Batu 8.5, Jalan Batu Kitang here today.

Lo, who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman assured the people that the local authorities and government are always ready to face floods in Sarawak.

“Sometimes big floods happen every 10 years or 15 years in Sarawak while small floods, perhaps every four or five years. So, every time when there is a flood, we (the government) provide shelter for the affected residents such as halls, mosques and suraus which function as flood evacuation centres,” he said.

As for the preparation for floods in Batu Kitang and Batu Kawah constituencies, Lo said he and Batu Kawah assemblyman Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian have been preparing small boats for the flood-affected villages in their constituency over the past five years.

“Therefore, we are ready to face floods and we will not have problems like what happened in the Peninsular Malaysia,” he added.

Lo was at the SJK Chung Hua Batu 8.5, Jalan Batu Kitang to witness the handing over of the project to wall up the school’s basketball court from MPP to a contractor tasked to carry out the project.

Also present during the event was Datuk Seri Sulaiman Natu, who represented the contractor.

http://www.theborneopost.com/2022/01/03/mpp-ready-to-face-possibility-of-floods-says-chairman/

Only best contractors are appointed to carry out MPP projects, says Lo

Only best contractors are appointed to carry out MPP projects, says LoNDAY AT 1:15 PM

SARAWAK

Lo (third, left) and Sulaiman (second, left) showing the details to of the project to wall up the SJK Chung Hua Batu 8.5 school basketball during the event at the school today. Also seen are representatives from the school, MPP, Sulaiman Enterprise and local community leader Kapitan Lee Tho Fung (right).

KUCHING (Jan 3): Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will always make sure that only the best contractors are appointed to carry out the projects implemented by the council, said its chairman Lo Khere Chiang.

Lo, who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman-elect, pointed out that MPP will never accept contractors who could not carry out their duties because the council only wanted the best for people in its area of jurisdiction.

“If any contractor are awarded projects from MPP, they must do their best and MPP have always supported the best contractors.

“We will give more projects to contractors who perform their duties as contractors very well,” he told reporters at the SJK Chung Hua Batu 8.5 school today.

During the event, Lo witnessed the handing over of the project to wall up the basketball court of the school from MPP to the project contractor Sulaiman Enterprise.

According to Lo, there is a need to wall up the school’s basketball court because the students of the school have increased and the basketball court will function as a hall once it has been walled up.

“The cost to wall up this school’s basketball court is around RM150,000 and the project is expected to be completed in four months time,” he said.

Datuk Seri Sulaiman Natu who was present on behalf of Sulaiman Enterprise during the event said he was grateful that his company was awarded the project by MPP.

“I have done a lot of projects for MPP before this and I never failed to deliver as a contractor which was why we always have a working relationship with them,” added Sulaiman.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/01/03/only-best-contractors-are-appointed-to-carry-out-mpp-projects-says-lo/

羅克強：應對雨季問題 巴達旺市會準備就緒

#古晋

罗克强在长楠中公受访时摄。

（本报古晋3日讯）巴达旺市议会主席罗克强指出，巴达旺市议会已准备就绪，应付当前东北季候风带来的雨季可能引发的问题。

他表示，他们将专注在经常遭受洪水袭击的地区，包括兰道班让（Rantau Panjang）、欣纳布迪（Sinar Budi）及巴都吉当（Batu Kitang）

他说，该市议会将与由居民办公室领导的相关机构密切合作。

罗克强于今日在长楠中公受访时指出，居民已经有注意到在各地区所发生洪水时，所有要采取的行动。

他表示，每个甘榜的水灾疏散中心已准备好，包括会堂、清真寺和祈祷所。

他补充，对于巴都吉当及石角区，他们提供一艘船加上引擎，以满足把灾民迁移到临时疏散中心的需求。

https://weareunited.com.my/11741750/

沈桂贤罗克强选区 . 甘榜预备船艇防水患

罗克强：应对水患工作方面，在省公署领导下的各个单位，包括巴达旺市议会，已各自做好准备工作，相互配合，应对随时会发生的水患。他不希望砂拉越会面对如西马那样的问题。

（古晋3日讯）巴达旺市议会主席罗克强表示，各相关单位已做好准备，随时应对将有可能发生的水患。

罗克强今日出席移交长楠中公多用途礼堂提升工程受询时称，应对水患工作方面，在省公署领导下的各个单位，包括巴达旺市议会、公共工程局、民防部队与消拯局等，都各自做好准备，相互配合，随时应对会发生的水患。

他称，砂拉越并不是首次面对水患的发生，无论水患情况严重与否，当局必须与甘榜村长或社区领袖配合，一旦发生水患，必须协助居民撤离家园，到安全的地区或早已准备妥善的疏散中心暂时安顿。

罗克强补充，本身与石角区候任州议员兼侯任砂副首长拿督斯里沈桂贤选区内的甘榜都已预备了船艇，以应对不时之需。

同时，他不希望砂拉越会面对如西马那样的问题。

https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/20220103/030030kc1100/