（古晋27日讯）峇都吉当区议员拿督罗克强呼吁人民，继续支持砂盟政府（GPS），以维护砂政治稳定。
他今日在3哩康乐俱乐部2024年会员大会上致词时说，该俱乐部虽然规模不大，但其在社区中的作用至关重要。
“社区的支持是推动砂发展的关键，大家要继续支持砂总理和砂盟政府。”
罗克强说，随着西马政党对砂的兴趣日益浓厚，警示大家要保持警觉，维护本地政治稳定。
已故泰益阻挡西马党渗入
“敦泰益玛目（已故前砂元首）成功阻挡西马政党的渗入。反之，沙巴则允许巫统等西马政党进入。今天的沙巴人民都很看好砂拉越，对砂拉越充满羡慕。因此，作为砂拉越的人民和后代，我们必须继续巩固砂拉越的政治，不让西马的政党介入。”
他强调，砂人民应当团结一致，增强政治意识，不让西马政党介入砂这片肥沃的土地，特别是行动党。
https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/news/20241027/sarawak/6029607
(From right) Ahmad Fikri, Lo, Sofhi, Paul and Thomas pose for a group photo.
KUCHING (Oct 22): Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang underscored the importance of drug prevention and emphasised how it is a collective responsibility.
He acknowledged the need for ongoing collaboration between government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs) and the public in addressing drug-related issues.
“Drug addiction is a challenge that touches every corner of our society, threatening not only individuals but entire families and communities. Prevention is better than cure and education is our most powerful weapon in this fight,” he said when speaking at the Anti Drug Digital Infohunt programme in Kampung Semeba on Oct 19, according to a recent statement.
The programme, which was a joint collaboration between the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Kuching and Kuching Anti-Drugs Squad, served as an innovative platform engaging participants in learning about drug prevention through interactive digital activities.
Lo also commended the programme as a creative approach in spreading awareness, noting it extended the message beyond the attendees and reaching online communities as well.
With 40 youths participating from Kampung Semeba, Kampung Sudat, Kampung Tematu and Kampung Bumbok, the programme highlighted the importance of using digital tools in raising awareness about the dangers of drug addiction.
Lo also encouraged the public to support to fight against drug abuse by volunteering with the movement. Those interested can register as anti-drug volunteers through the Antidrugs SKUAD website.
Also present were AADK Sarawak assistant director of treatment and rehabilitation Ahmad Fikri Arif Muhamad Fuat, Malaysia Drugs Prevention Association (Pemadam) Kuching branch chairman Sofhi Jebal, Padawan Subdistrict Office representative Paul Mathieus Akin and Kampung Semeba Ketua Kaum Thomas Gown.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2024/10/22/drug-prevention-the-collective-responsibility-of-all-says-batu-kitang-rep/
（古晋20日讯）申请肯雅兰金卡和砂乐龄人健康福利计划反应热烈，砂人联党总部连续两天挤满人。
砂人联党昨日及今日（19及20日，周六及周日）在总部开设服务柜台，协助60岁以上砂公民申请肯雅兰金卡和砂乐龄人健康福利计划（SCHB），不少民众前往申请。
昨日就接获超过900份肯雅兰金卡申请表格，砂乐龄人健康福利计划申请者更超过1500人。
此活动是由砂人联党6个支部联合举办，即古晋支部、朋岭支部、峇都林当支部、哥打圣淘沙支部、峇都吉当支部和石角支部。
由于申请表格需要社区领袖签名和盖章，在古晋华人最高社区领袖天猛公拿督陈如飞带领下，众多社区领袖也在现场提供服务，各支部领袖及党员也在现场协助安排秩序，并协助填写申请表格等。
人联党也安排人民志愿警卫团队（RELA）指挥交通，砂社会福利局也安排人手提供服务，让申请者当天就能现场领取肯雅兰金卡。
https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/news/20241020/sarawak/6012441
（古晋19日讯）峇都吉当区州议员拿督罗克强指出，联邦提要求在砂建造学校之前需将属于砂拉越的土地交给联邦是无法被接受的。
他强调，砂务必争取索回更大的教育自主权，以确保关于教师聘用和安置的决定，以及涉及课程的决定（例如砂拉越的历史）可反映出砂社区的独特身份和需求。
他认为，联邦应继续向砂提供教育和卫生拨款，但也允许砂拉越规划和实施这些项目。
“联邦政府没有必要干涉我们自己土地上的学校和医院的规划和建设。由于联邦政府每年从砂的石油和天然气收入中抽走800亿令吉，我们保留对土地的控制权是正确的，尤其是我们的学校和医院。”
有鉴于此，他呼吁人民与砂政党联盟一起，给予砂总理拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里更强而有力的授权，以追求教育和卫生方面的完全自治，同时争取在国会中获得三分之一的代表权。
他说，首相拿督斯里安华一再希望履行我们在1963年大马立国契约下的权力，而这必须付诸行动，因为这对所有砂拉越人的未来至关重要。
他今天视察哈芝巴基路学校和参与大扫除活动后，向媒体发表谈话。
早前罗克强提到，哈芝巴基路学校提呈工程始于2018年，时任首相批准了此项目并启动了工业建筑系统（IBS），作为学生在施工期间的临时居所。
他分享，本身在担任巴达旺市议会主席期间促成了与利益相关者、顾问和市议会的会议，而相关合作也延续了多年直到他在2023年结束市议会主席任期。
“我们与当地建筑师公司、工程师和大马公共工程局一起努力工作，确保学生能够过渡到临时住宿。 随后，旧校舍被拆除，并在同一地点开始建造新校舍。2022年4月3日在巴达旺市议会举行的一次重要会议让我们获得了教育部同意，以允许该计画继续进行，并确保提升后的学校也提供优质设施。”
他坦言，从2018年提出建校建议到今年工程竣工确实是花了很长的时间，因此他很感谢所有参与实现这一愿景的众人，包括工程部长拿督斯里阿历山大南达林奇和大马工程部的支持。
他也提到，在等待IBS学校竣工的同时，本身从乡区转型计划拨款中拨出5万令吉，用于为破旧的木结构建筑教室进行电路重新布线，以避免火花对学生及教师构成危险。
“令人鼓舞的是，大马教育部秘书长也表示哈芝巴基路学校堪称典范，应成为一所好学校以及其他学校项目的典范。”
他强调，希盟在胜选后，砂拉越的许多项目，包括哈芝巴基礼堂（100万令吉）、哈芝巴基小贩中心（80万令吉）和墓地地面改善工程（50万令吉）都面临削减，庆幸的是砂总理透过砂政盟获得资金确保这些项目继续展开。
https://news.seehua.com/post/1233398
By Karen Bong
KUCHING, Oct 6: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has set a good and inspiring example by pausing his speech when the call to prayer (Azan) was sounded during the launching of a new community hall for Kampung Haji Baki here today.
Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who officiated at the ceremony, took the opportunity to praise Lo for his exemplary behaviour which exhibited Sarawak’s values in acceptance, respect and unity.
“I am not praising him for no reason. For a Chinese to stop midway in his speech when the Azan was sounded shows that he respects the Muslims, if not he would have gone ahead with his speech.
“He (Lo) is also a caring leader who has fought for the needs of the people (especially in his constituency) irrespective of race, religion and background. That’s why you have a new community hall today,” he said.
Such leadership, Abang Johari continued, is also in line with the Sarawak government’s policy of inclusivity towards 2030 and allowed projects like community halls to be implemented.
“This is the way of life in Sarawak; we do not see the backgrounds of people but try to fulfill the needs of the people.
“Likewise, myself, Prof Sim (Batu Kawah rep Dr Sim Kian Hui), Wilfred (Kota Sentosa rep Wilfred Yap) and others take into account the needs of all races,” he added.
Abang Johari has also approved RM1.8 million for a community centre extension to the newly launched community hall for Kampung Haji Baki as requested by Lo, who is also Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, so that the residents and surrounding community can gather for activities.
To that, Abang Johari said it is fortunate that the Sarawak government can approve projects for the people as the State’s revenue has doubled to RM10 billion due to good and prudent financial management without unnecessary spending.
“This is largely contributed by the implementation of Sales Tax (for petroleum products) which was a hard-won achievement after facing Petronas (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) in court,” he said.
Dr Sim who is also Deputy Sarawak Premier, Senator Dato Ahmad Ibrahim and Yap were among those present. — DayakDaily