“新所建费相差甚大” . 余志豪促同乡解囊
29 September 2022
新所建费相差甚大” . 余志豪促同乡解囊
28 September 2022
罗克强：山明水秀得天独厚 . 石隆门筑路推自驾游
罗克强：山明水秀得天独厚 . 石隆门筑路推自驾游
（古晋28日讯）峇都吉当区州议员兼巴达旺市议会主席罗克强表示，石隆门得天独厚，山明水秀，旅游景点，美不胜收，吸引国内外的游客前往石隆门旅游。
“石隆门正在大事发展旅游业，兴建更多道路，方便游客驾车抵达目的地。”
罗克强今午出席石隆门华工史迹文化遗产学会摄影及视频颁奖礼及石隆门华工史迹讲座会上致词时，如是表示。
他说，该学会主办石隆门旅游景点摄影比赛，鼓励爱好摄影的朋友，拍摄石隆门的风光美景，以达到宣传石隆门旅游景点的效果。
“今天，该学会也举办石隆门华工史迹讲座，邀请本地文史工作者朱敏华主讲，让大家了解一百多年前，石隆门华工可歌可泣的抗争史迹。”
罗克强说，石隆门华工事件发生于19世纪白人拉者时代，当年一群华工在石隆门开采金矿，却被白人拉者政府抽重税，导致华工的不满和抗议，最后爆发华工事件。
他说，石隆门华工坐船沿着砂拉越河而下，攻进白人拉者王宫，占领三天之后撤回石隆门。不料白人拉者派出军队追击华工，血流成河，死伤惨重。
“我相信，大家今天听了朱敏华讲师的讲述之后，将会进一步了解惨烈的华工事件。”
22 September 2022
‘Standalone’ utility pole in Lrg Batu Kawa barricaded, to be shifted today
‘Standalone’ utility pole in Lrg Batu Kawa barricaded, to be shifted today
Barricades were put up yesterday around the pole, which is due to be shifted today.
KUCHING (Sept 22): The relocation of an electricity pole at a junction leading to the Lorong Batu Kawa 3 housing area will take place today, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang.
He said this when contacted yesterday over a viral image of the pole in the middle of the road, following the completion of works to widen the said road.
“Today (Sept 21), the area has been barricaded for safety reasons. It is clear that the lamp post was not shifted after the completion of the construction to widen the junction that leads into the housing area,” he said.
Lo said the matter was due to “miscommunication” between the contractors, and that Sesco has been directed to shift the pole.
The photo showing the pole which was uploaded on a local portal on Tuesday drew over 1,000 comments from netizens.
Many had ridiculed the situation while others highlighted the danger it posed to motorists especially at night.https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/09/22/standalone-utility-pole-in-lrg-batu-kawa-barricaded-to-be-shifted-today/
19 September 2022
Sarawak-China trade volume rises to RM27.05 bln last year, says Premier
Sarawak-China trade volume rises to RM27.05 bln last year, says Premier
Abang Johari (fourth, right), Awang Tengah (fourth, left), Lo (second, left), Tiong (third, right), Xing (right), Yii (third, left) and Sim (second, right) cut the mooncake during the event.. – Photo by Roystein Emmor
KUCHING (Sept 19): The trade volume between Sarawak and China has risen to RM27.05 billion last year, said Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Abang Johari, who cited the International Trade, Industry and Investment Ministry’s statistics, also disclosed that the export volume from Sarawak to China was RM18.633 billion last year.
“That figure is for our export volume, which is mainly based on Sarawak’s commodities including LNG (liquefied natural gas) oil minerals.
“As for our import volume, not a lot, only RM8.4 billion… probably because China has a big population, meaning we have a big export to China while Sarawak has a small population, so we have small imports (from China),” he added.
Abang Johari said this in his speech during the Kuching China Trades Importers and Exporters Association’s (KCTIEA) 48th anniversary dinner at a local restaurant here last night. The dinner was also held to commemorate the 48th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations and to celebrate the mid-autumn festival.
The Premier said the bilateral trade between China and Malaysia has contributed significantly to the Malaysia’s economic growth, of which Sarawak also accounted for a sizeable proportion.
This is evident when many infrastructure projects in Sarawak, including the Batang Lupar bridge project, were undertaken together with Chinese companies from China, he added.
“Because we aim to become a developed state by 2030, I sincerely hope that the growth of bilateral trade between our country and China will continue to grow and become one of the main driving forces for Sarawak,” he said.
Abang Johari, in his speech, also hoped that Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who is the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China will continue to promote Sarawak to China.
Among those present during the event were Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching His Excellency Xing Weiping, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian’s representative and also Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, Tiong, KCTIEA president Datuk Yii Ming Tang, and the event’s organising chairman Dato Sim Kiang Chiok.https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/09/19/sarawak-china-trade-volume-rises-to-rm27-05-bln-last-year-says-premier/
11 September 2022
罗克强：砂沙拥35%国席 . 恢复三邦平等地位
罗克强：砂沙拥35%国席 . 恢复三邦平等地位
（古晋10日讯）砂人联党署理秘书兼峇都吉当区州议员罗克强，欢迎1963年大马建国契约特别理事会通过35%国会议席来自砂沙的提案，确保马来亚、砂拉越与沙巴能在建国契约下享有平等伙伴地位。
“既然国会已通过修宪，恢复马来亚、砂拉越与沙巴三邦平等伙伴地位，目前也是让砂沙在国会中拥有35%代表，平均分配国家资源、增加东马上议员人数的时候，否则恢复三邦平等伙伴地位就不能显示其真正的实质意义。”
选民人数比例失衡
罗克强今天发文告说，在来临国会选举，全体砂人应全力支持砂盟（GPS）候选人，确保砂在国会拥有最大代表与发言权。
“目前砂31个国会选区，以选民人数比例来说，出现严重失衡，完全不能代表一人一票的民主情况。”
根据2018年砂31个国会议席选民人数，最多选民是古晋8万1856人、美里8万零389人及诗巫7万4147人。而最少选民是伊干1万9592人、鲁勃安都2万零801人及加拿逸2万1022人。
晋国会选区逾13万选民
罗克强说，18岁自动成为选民政策落实后，所有选区选民数比之前剧增许多，古晋国会选区选民数目前更已增至逾13万人。
“重新划分选区，尤其是原本就有很多选民的地区，更应成为划分重点，否则多寡选民都是选出一位议员，完全不符一人一票的民主公平选举原则。”
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09 September 2022
Bau Tasik Biru Festival goes large-scale
Bau Tasik Biru Festival goes large-scale
Harry (second, right) holding MoU of smart partnerships signed between Bau Tasik Biru Festival main organising committee and various event organisers. Also seen are Lo (second, left), Anielia (right) and Ng.
BAU (Sept 9): Bau Tasik Biru Festival to be held from Sept 22 to Oct 2 anticipates a larger audience this year round, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Harry Henry Jinep.
“This year’s festival is different from the previous one because it will not only involve Bau town area itself, but will also include other areas in Bau district such as Siniawan and Paku,” he said during a press conference here yesterday.
“We are expecting 60,000 visitors to partake in the festival and we want to make it an event that will boost local tourism and generate income for the people of Bau,” he added.
The Sarawak Deputy Minister of Transport said the festival this year focuses on its sustainability aspect, where the main organising committee had agreed to establish partnerships and collaborations with other organisers to promote tourism events for Bau district, effective 2022 to 2024.
Among the events which visitors can anticipate during the festival this year is the launching of the Tasik Biru Suspension Bridge, cultural shows, various performances, contests and competitions, sales of products and exhibitions by various agencies.
As we will celebrate this festival for 11 days and with many events being held throughout the festival, we hope to see everyone’s participation in making the festival a successful and lively one, he said.
Bau Tasik Biru Festival was first held in 1951, and is traditionally held at the surrounding areas of Tasik Biru, a man-made lake of gold mining origin located within Bau town.
The last time Tasik Biru Festival was held was in 2019 before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival also aims to strengthen unity in Bau’s multiracial community while showcasing the local cuisines, cultural performances, watersport event known locally as “Jong”, handicraft and exhibitions as well as promoting Bau town as one of the state’s tourist destinations.
Also present during the press conference held at Bau Tasik Biru Food Village were Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, Bau district officer Anielia Siam and Bau District Council secretary Ng Siang Wei.
04 September 2022
Bt Kitang rep: Sarawak will grow rich, but it takes time to get there
Bt Kitang rep: Sarawak will grow rich, but it takes time to get there
Lo (front, centre) joins the participants of the food-handling course in a group photo. — Photo by Winter Chai
KUCHING (Sept 4): Sarawak would emerge a rich and developed state in the next 10 years under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.
He said Abang Johari had come up with major development plans to ensure that Sarawak would generate more revenues in years to come.
“Sarawak will grow rich, but we are not ‘Harry Potter’ or magicians. It takes time to plan and get our plans moving.
“I can tell that a lot of changes will take place in Sarawak in 10 years’ time. Under the able leadership of our Premier, Sarawak will become a developed state with lots of developments,” he said in his speech prior to presenting certificates to the participants of Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading’s food handling course yesterday.
Lo, also the chairman of Padawan Municipal Council, said Sarawak had been attracting quite a number of foreign investments, which would push the development of the state to greater heights.
Meanwhile on the course, he said it was imperative for food operators to acquire knowledge and skills in food handling.
On a separate subject, Lo thanked all those who had voted for him in the last state election.
He said without strong support, he would not be able to record a majority of over 4,000 votes.
“I could tell that I had the support from those in the ‘kampung’ (villages) as well as those in the urban areas because Batu Kitang comprises both the urban and rural areas.”
Lo said the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) had successfully retained Batu Kitang and Batu Kawah state constituencies, as well as wrested Kota Sentosa from the opposition, in the last state polls.
“(Deputy Premier, SUPP president and Batu Kawah assemblyman) Dr Sim Kui Hian has worked very hard. I work hard, but he works even harder, at a higher stress level.
“(Kota Sentosa assemblyman) Wilfred Yap, too, has worked hard. If he did not work hard, he would not get elected,” Lo pointed out.https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/09/04/bt-kitang-rep-sarawak-will-grow-rich-but-it-takes-time-to-get-there/
03 September 2022
JCI Padawan reaches out to old folks at RSK Kuching
JCI Padawan reaches out to old folks at RSK Kuching
Lo (back, fifth right) and Sharifah Ranimah (front, fourth right) join Hon (front, third right) and his JCI Padawan team in a group photo after the presentation of donated items to RSK Kuching.
KUCHING (Sept 3): The Padawan Chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI) recently held a community outreach programme at Rumah Seri Kenangan (RSK) Kuching, in connection with this year’s National Day celebration.
Led by JCI Padawan vice-president (community) Hon Kah Fui, the programme meant to bring cheer to more than 60 residents of the old folks’ home at Jalan Kuching-Serian near here.
Among the activities held were a work party conducted by JCI Padawan members to clean up and decorate the new dining hall at RSK Kuching, presentation of donated essential items to the centre, as well as a birthday celebration for the residents who were born in the months of July, August, and September.
Earlier, RSK Kuching principal Sharifah Ranimah Wan Hashim and her team held a simple welcoming ceremony for the visitors, who also included the guest-of-honour Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, who is also Padawan Municipal Council chairman.
In a statement, Hon said the residents of RSK Kuching were under the care of over 30 staff members.
He said the old folks’ home meant to accommodate those who had no family or next-of-kin, no children, and those who never married.
“It is a meaningful responsibility to care for our senior citizens, who have walked long before us, made life possible and provided us with so much guidance and wisdom.
“One of the residents whom I spoke with, said despite all the help, support and facilities provided by RSK Kuching, at times they would still feel miserable and distressed,” he said.
Lo (standing, right) joins a JCI Padawan volunteer in presenting goodies to the elderly residents of RSK Kuching.
Hon also took the opportunity to thank the sponsors, comprising members of JCI Padawan and also the public.“We managed to raise around RM5,000 for this programme,” he added.
JCI Padawan is a platform for young citizens aged between 18 and 40 to develop their networking, leadership, entrepreneurship, management skills, and also personal development.
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