Perkhidmatan ‘Buggy’ bawa pengunjung bersiar di Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh

Suara Sarawak

1. CUBA… Datuk Len Talif (hadapan) bersama para tetamu khas beratur untuk mengambil tiket sebelum menaiki kenderaan ‘Buggy’ untuk melawat ke kawasan Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh

KUCHING: Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh (SWC) memperkenalkan inisiatif baharu dengan menggunakan Perkhidmatan Kereta Kecil Elektrik (EBS) yang bersifat teknologi hijau sebagai tarikan pelancongan terbaharu.

Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Bandar, Pentadbiran Tanah dan Alam Sekitar Datuk Len Talif berkata, usaha ini bagi menyokong kehidupan mesra alam dengan menggabungkan penggunaan kenderaan elektrik sebagai komponen utama yang menyumbang ke arah kelestarian dan pemuliharaan biodiversiti.

Tegasnya, beliau menyambut baik inisiatif Perbadanan Hutan Sarawak (SFC) dalam menerima cabaran untuk mempraktikkan pengangkutan alternatif hijau dan bersih ini dalam menambah baik kualiti udara dan mengurangkan pelepasan karbon dioksida (CO2).

“Inisiatif EBS ini merupakan bukti sokongan dan komitmen Kerajaan Sarawak dalam menuju ke arah teknologi hijau dan mengurangkan pelepasan karbon di kawasan dilindungi sepenuhnya (TPA).

“Ia sejajar dengan hasrat kita untuk menjadi negeri neutral karbon pada akhir tahun 2022,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian pada majlis pelancaran EBS di Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh di sini, hari ini.

Tambahnya, sebanyak 12 lagi kawasan TPA dijangka akan menerapkan projek di bawah EBS dalam usaha pendekatan SFC menyokong pengurangan pelepasan karbon.

Dedahnya, antara lokasi dikenal pasti termasuk Rizab Semula Jadi Sama Jaya, Santuari Hidupan Liar Samunsam, Taman Negara Similaju, dan Taman Negara Gunung Apeng.

Sementara itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SFC Zolkipli Mohamad Aton berkata, mana-mana kenderaan persendirian tidak dibenarkan untuk memasuki SWC berkuat kuasa pada 1 September ini.

Tegasnya, pengunjung bagaimanapun diberi kebenaran untuk melawat dengan syarat menggunakan perkhidmatan EBS, berbasikal atau berjalan kaki sahaja.

Bagi yuran perkhidmatan EBS katanya, adalah sebanyak RM180 per sesi bagi sewa persendirian VIP;  RM10 per sesi untuk warga Malaysia dan RM15 per sesi bagi pelancong asing.

“Sebahagian yuran akan dimasukkan ke dalam Kumpulan Wang Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar.

“Bagi operasi EBS adalah sesi pertama bermula 7.30 pagi hingga 10.30 pagi manakala sesi petang dari 1.30 petang hingga 4.30 petang.

“Sementara bagi penunggang basikal dan pejalan kaki tidak akan dikenakan bayaran,” ujarnya.

Turut hadir majlis,  Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang.

2. TERBAIK… Penumpang-penumpang Buggy menunjukkan tiket tumpang EBS sebelum menikmati perjalanan melawat Pusat Hidupan Liar Semenggoh

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Hadi Awang should apologise to Sarawakians for blatant comment on ‘roots of corruption’, says Lo

Aug 24, 2022 @ 19:14

Lo Khere Chiang

KUCHING, Aug 24: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang wants PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to apologise to Sarawakians for the latter’s claims that non-Muslims and non-Bumiputeras are the “roots of corruption” in Malaysia.

Describing Hadi Awang’s statement earlier as “irresponsible and blatant”, Lo said the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which is now part and parcel of the Federal Constitution, upholds freedom of religion in Sarawak and Sabah.

Lo also suggested that Hadi Awang learn from the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on how to be a good leader.

“Our Sarawak Premier understands and respects all religions and races in the State. In fact all our previous State leaders emphasised respect for all races and religion in Sarawak.

“Hadi should indeed take a leaf out of Abang Jo’s book to learn how to be a good leader where the latter ensures that no one race should suffer under his leadership.

“This is why Sarawak is growing well and prosperous under our Premier,” said Lo in a statement today.

Echoing Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) vice-president Datuk Liwan Lagang’s statement yesterday (Aug 23) on the same issue, Lo said Hadi Awang, who is also Marang MP, should focus more on developing his own and his party’s constituencies.

Liwan had reminded Hadi Awang that PAS-led Kelantan remains one of the poorest states in the country.

“Hadi would do well to take a good look at his own state and see how he could help the people there who are suffering in poverty.

“He should spend time working to upgrade the lives of his people instead of wasting it to spew nonsense and create disharmony among different races,” said Lo. — DayakDaily

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刘珂嘉 刘珂惠 谢德佑 . 华小书法赛夺冠

2022年晋汉连省华小书法比赛共获得17所华小119名小学生参赛。

（古晋20日讯）2022年晋汉连省华小书法比赛成绩出炉！由三小的刘珂嘉、刘珂惠及来自石角中公的谢德佑，分别荣获初小组、高小组及非华裔组冠军。

2022年晋汉省华小书法比赛筹委会主席何逸菁在颁奖礼上致词时说，由古晋福建公会和古晋福州公会妇女组及青年团4单位联办的华小书法比赛，经3个月策划准备，在各校校长协助与合作派学生来参赛下圆满举行。

非华裔组参赛者聚精会神地写书法。

119名学生参赛

她说，参赛学生共有119人，除注重课业外，对中华文化书法的兴趣亦浓厚，为传承传琴棋书画的文化启发高尚精神。

“恭贺得奖同学，也希望学生再接再励，凭参赛经验与交流，努力练习，来日必学有所长。”

闭幕主宾峇都吉当区州议员罗克强（左五）颁发初小组冠军给刘珂嘉（右三）。左起实淡宾国民型华小校长张秀凤、古晋福州公会会长兼古晋福建公会监察主席拿督余志豪、比赛筹委会主席兼古晋福建公会妇女组秘书何逸菁及古晋福建公会及古晋福州公会妇女组主任刘碧云；右为古晋福建公会副会长兼妇女组执行顾问刘金瑞。

2022年晋汉连省华小书法比赛成绩：

（一）初小组

冠军：刘珂嘉（三小）

亚军：叶泰宣（新梯头中公）

季军：刘璟馨（大富村华小）

优秀奖：蔡昕恬（六小）、苏蓉萱（5哩八港中公）、卢佩英（石角中公）、Elsa Tan Chun Min（四小）、杨建安（实淡宾国民型华小）、赖柔恩（大富村华小）及陈庆羽

（二）高小组

冠军：刘珂惠（三小）

亚军：刘善钊（三小）

季军：曾令萱（大富村华小）

优秀奖：陈彦旭（二小）、王泓瑶（二小）、郑锦鸿（四小）、李洁卿（宋庆海小学）、房芯缘（新生村中公）、郑仕炫（宋庆海小学）及郑丽恬（石角中公）

（三）非华裔小学组

冠军：谢德佑（石角中公）

亚军：娅妮（大富村华小）

季军：克罗迪雅（答邦中公）

优秀奖：美拉丽达（大富村华小）、阿里夫（六小）、杨礼安（六小）、谢德仁（石角中公）、尼尔娜（四小）、马尔彬（实淡宾国民型华小）及亚菲卡（三小）

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举办更多书法比赛 . 罗克强：提升学生书法水平

比赛筹委会主席兼古晋福建公会妇女组秘书何逸菁何逸菁（左三）在众人陪同下，赠送墨宝给峇都吉当区州议员罗克强（右三）。

（古晋20日讯）峇都吉当区州议员罗克强希望更多华人社团向古晋福建公会及古晋福州公会看齐，陆续举办书法比赛，让更多华小学生有机会参加更多比赛，进一步提升学生书法水平。

他也希望社团能同时举办教师书法比赛，鼓励老师学习书法，参加书法比赛。

众人在2022年晋汉连省华小书法比赛颁奖礼后，与得奖者合影。

“我认为华小老师的书法造诣非常重要，华小老师是华小学生的书法启蒙老师，必须拥有一定的书法功力，方能正确教导学生学习书法。”

也是巴达旺市议会主席的罗克强，今日在2022年晋汉连省华小书法比赛颁奖礼上致词时说，他很欣慰看到本地知名书法家许庆喜已开办教师书法课，指导华小老师学习书法。

他相信经过3个月学习后，这些华小老师的书法将有显著提升，并具备足够功力指导学生。

他希望许庆喜能再接再厉，在未来日子里继续开办华小老师书法课，让更多华小老师学习书法，提升书法水平造福学子。

罗克强也希望每个华小学生，都能在书法老师指导下，获得学习书法时机。不过前提是华小老师必须拥有一定的书法水平，才能事半功倍，正确教导学生学习书法。

“我也期望看到小学生和华小老师一起学习书法，共同传承书法文化。”

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20-acre land at Batu 12 Semenggoh approved for new MPP complex

Aug 19, 2022 @ 23:56

Dr Sim (centre) flanked by Lo on his left and Penguang on his right together with others cutting the anniversary cake. 

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By Karen Bong

KUCHING, Aug 19: The Sarawak government has approved a 20-acre site near Semenggoh Wildlife Centre at Batu 12 Jalan Kuching-Serian here for the development of a new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) complex.

Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the RM60 million proposed new MPP complex funded by the government is a gift to the staff of MPP for their hard work.

“It is very challenging for MPP to do such a good job given the size of the areas it has to serve that covers both urban and semi-urban areas, as well as meeting the demands of an ageing population, urbanisation, demographic change and population growth.

“I hope with the new building that will provide a better working environment, MPP staff will be motivated and work harder to deliver better services to communities and serve the people better,” he said when addressing the MPP 26th anniversary celebration dinner at a hotel here tonight.

Dr Sim, who is also Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, emphasised that there was much more that needed to be done by local authorities including MPP in building a more sustainable city and future for Sarawak.

“As we move forward, we need sustainable development and environment and that’s why (achieving) the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) becomes increasingly important, more so given the threats of global climate change.

“We need to build smart cities, digitalisation, smart traffic lights, smart garbage collection and more smart infrastructures. We need to work closely and keep up with the changes of times, otherwise we will be left behind,” he said.

Dr Sim also commended MPP for their tremendous efforts and exhibiting high level of resilience in the face of Covid-19, recovery from the pandemic and revival of the economy.

“The spirit of unity shown in times of crisis as we coped and endured the past two years of hardships brought by Covid-19 gives me the confidence of the future of Sarawak and that we will able to develop Sarawak to become the richest with high GDP (gross domestic product), prosperous and strong by 2030 through the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PDCS).

“To share this prosperity, that’s why the Sarawak government is embarking on setting up the sovereign wealth fund,” he added.

Earlier on, MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang admitted that there were a lot challenges and work constraints faced from various communities within the jurisdiction, especially on delivering good and quality services from time to time. 

“Some of these experiences are interesting and some are very challenging that I have been going through. 

“But I must thank my Minister (Dr Sim) for his commitment and advice to make the key decision for my council to bring benefit to the people of this area and enable me to address the need of our diverse and multicultural community,” he said. 

Having served as MPP chairman for almost 12 years, Lo added that it is his dream and aspiration together with the workforce of MPP to improve the council’s service delivery on its core activities. 

He also intends to continue efforts to engage with residents, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community associations and community leaders to bring improvement and make MPP area clean, green and better place to live in. 

Deputy Minister for Public Health and Housing Datu Penguang Manggil, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, MPP deputy chairman Senator Dato Ahmad Ibrahim, and Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Dato Peter Minos were among those present. — DayakDaily

https://dayakdaily.com/20-acre-land-at-batu-12-semenggoh-approved-for-new-mpp-complex/

Poll: Not necessary for Sarawakians to celebrate National Day

Photo shows performers from Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s Cultural Unit waving the Jalur Gemilang at the launch of ‘Bulan Kemerdekaan 2022’ on Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. In a poll, many Sarawakian respondents feel that there is no need to hold grand National Day celebration in Sarawak. — Bernama photo

KUCHING (Aug 13): A number of Sarawakians here feel that there is no need to celebrate National Day on Aug 31 as the event is meant to commemorate the declaration of ‘Merdeka’ (Independence) of Malaya, and has nothing to do with Sarawak.

Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) assistant publicity and information secretary Lo Khere Chiang said he respected the gazetted dates to commemorate Sarawak’s independence and the formation of Malaysia, and found no reason to celebrate National Day.

Malaysia was formed on Sept 16, 1963, while Sarawak achieved self-governance on July 22, 1963.

Lo Khere Chiang

“We recognise the formation of Malaysia. I don’t see why we should celebrate ‘Merdeka Day’. Malaya has taken all my oil (and gas resources) and has not treated me fairly,” he said when contacted yesterday.

“I would celebrate the independence day of Sarawak, and we celebrated it grandly in Sibu this year, and I support it.”

For Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo, Aug 31, 1957 was the date Malaya was granted independence from Britain, opining that it had nothing to do with Sarawak.

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Lina Soo

“Sarawak was under the British colony until Sept 16, 1963. So no, there is no need for Sarawak to celebrate Malaya Independence Day,” she said.

Meanwhile, social activist Voon Shiak Ni called upon the Sarawak government to look into scrapping Aug 31 as a celebration in Sarawak.

“Historically, Aug 31 had no significance to Sarawak’s independence, and it’s better to be crystal clear about that; better for the understanding and appreciation of the history of Sarawak by all Sarawakians.

“We have been confused for more than 60 years and we need to move forward for all Sarawakians to take pride in the history of their own state and also the leaders of the state who fought and sacrificed for the independence of the state,” she said when contacted.

Voon Shiak Ni

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Moreover, Voon said for Sarawak, all the ‘Bulan Kemerdekaan’ (Independence Month) activities being carried throughout August should be conducted in July instead.

“This is so that the younger generation can learn more about patriotism and celebrate Sarawak Independence Day,” she said.

The Sarawak Independence Day was gazetted as a state public holiday by then-chief minister, the late Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Adenan Satem in 2016.

MPP declares war on rats, seeks to achieve Zero Rat Index

August 1, 2022, Monday at 3:34 PM

Lo (centre) shares on the dangers of leptospirosis with a seller at the Kota Padawan Public Market.

KUCHING (Aug 1): The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has launched its Public Market Gotong-royong Programme to achieve a Zero Rat Index.

In a statement today, MPP said the programme emphasises on the importance of rat control with activities such as studying the rat index through the installation of traps, the installation of ‘Matikus’ poison, identifying rat routes, awareness campaigns, and the distribution of leaflets.

“The purpose of this kind of campaign is to ensure that hawkers always maintain cleanliness at the point of sale in order to prevent the breeding of rats and subsequently prevent diseases such as leptospirosis,” said the statement issued in connection with the programme’s launching at Kota Padawan Public Market by MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang today.

MPP said campaign fully utilises the allocation from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia.

“Prior to the launch of this campaign, Kota Padawan Public Market recorded a Level 1 Rat Index rate, which is a low level, but control and monitoring actions need to be carried out continuously to avoid the presence of rats in the future,” said the council.

The Rat Index rate scale goes from Level 0a to 0b, 1, 2, and 3.

MPP said sellers and the public are encouraged to participate in the rat control campaign by always maintaining cleanliness in their places of trade as well as homes to avoid rat-borne diseases which could lead to loss of life if treated late.

https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/08/01/mpp-declares-war-on-rats-seeks-to-achieve-zero-rat-index/