（古晋28日讯）古晋兰迪区天主教平安之家的大门木料腐蛀需维修，在向峇都吉当立法议员拿督罗克强反映，获得后者的关注并答应伸援手来处理。
该之家负责人芙拉修女于今日，在砂同心善堂联袂正康爱心中医团队为平安之家留居老人施医赠药中医义诊，向推介主宾拿督罗克强阐述该之家的大门木料腐蛀问题。
芙拉修女当时是与砂同心善堂主席黄国远、正康爱心中医团队负责人钟其每医师、陈中兴医师，迎接拿督罗克强到来为留居老人家施医赠药推介，众人一起讨论有关的事项。
另外，芙拉修女赞扬峇都吉当立法议员拿督罗克强勤政爱民，关心该之家居留老人家的福利，多年前曾协助筹款购得辆崭新客货车，以便载送留居老人到医院复诊之用。
她说，当拿督罗克强在数年前，也是为爱心中医团队到该之家中医义诊推介后，就助该之家筹款，获得热心人士响应，就立即将新购的客货车送来该之家，有效地解决留居老人到医院复诊交通难题。
而在场的陈中兴医师证实，当时拿督罗克强是被邀请到平安之家，为砂中医师暨传统中医联合总会（砂医总）办的中医义诊推介，在知悉该之家急需要一辆客货车，就伸出援手协助筹款，充满着大爱。
State Assemblyman Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang has emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment through sustainable skills, applauding the participants of the Women Empowerment: Upcycled Textile Products program in Haji Baki.
Speaking at the program’s graduation ceremony, Lo congratulated the women who successfully completed the four-month initiative from November 2024 to February 2025. “Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance are truly commendable,” he said, acknowledging the initiative’s sponsorship by the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia (APPGM) and support from WormingUp.
Lo highlighted that the program was more than just skill-building; it was a stepping stone toward financial independence and sustainability. “This initiative empowers women to create sustainable businesses, develop financial independence, and contribute to a greener future,” he stated.
Participants underwent training in various essential areas, including:
He expressed admiration for the creativity displayed in the upcycled textile products, noting that the items showcased a strong commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
“I encourage each of you to continue this journey, explore new opportunities, and inspire more women to take charge of their future,” he urged.
Lo also extended his gratitude to the Green Science and Technology Association Malaysia (GSTAM) and WormingUp for their support in making the program a success.“Your efforts are truly commendable to both society and the environment,” he concluded.
（古晋25日讯）峇都吉当区州议员拿督罗克强指出，终身学习不受年龄限制，而12名来自甘榜哈芝巴基的村民顺利完成成人识字课程，正是最佳的证明。
拿督罗克强今日在砂拉越州立图书馆举办的“成人识字课程第一期结业典礼”上致词时，向这批学员的努力和坚持表示肯定。
他强调，掌握基本的阅读、书写及计算能力，不仅能提升个人自信，也有助于改善家庭生活，并对社区发展作出贡献。
助提升生活技能 促进社会发展
他说，成人识字课程的意义重大，为过往因各种因素未能接受基础教育的成年人士提供了学习机会，使他们能掌握基本的识字能力，并将所学应用于日常生活，如阅读食谱创业、理解官方文件及管理个人财务等。
“高识字率是国家发展的重要基石，一个懂得阅读、理解和运用资讯的社会，能够作出更好的决策，无论在日常生活、就业或创业方面，都更具竞争力。”
吁推广至全砂 推动终身学习
他也感谢砂拉越州立图书馆推动此项课程，并赞扬授课讲师、指导员及甘榜哈芝巴基村民的热情参与。
他也认为，类似课程应推广至更多社区，让更多有需要的人受惠。
“我呼吁各州选区和地方社区借鉴这项计划，并与砂州立图书馆、公共图书馆、乡村图书馆及数码社区中心合作，共同推动成人识字课程，使更多砂拉越人民有机会提升自身能力。”
他也相信，在人民代表、政府机构及社区的通力合作下，成人识字计划能惠及更多人，从而促进砂拉越的社会经济发展。
最后，他鼓励所有人继续支持提升识字率及终身学习的倡议，并向完成课程的12名学员表达祝贺，肯定他们克服挑战、坚持学习的精神。
“你们的成功证明了，只要有决心和毅力，任何挑战都能克服，学习永远不会太迟。”
A graduate receives the Most Dedicated award from Dr Abang Rauf. From left are Japri, Lo, and Saptuyah.
KUCHING (Feb 25): A total of 12 Kampung Haji Baki villagers have graduated from the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Sarawak) Adult Literacy Programme (Series 1) 2025 here today.
Pustaka Sarawak chief executive officer Japri Bujang Masli said the graduates were aged between 60 and 81.
“The Adult Literacy Programme in Kampung Haji Baki is a collaboration between Pustaka Negeri and the Kampung Haji Baki Residents’ Association.
“This programme aims to recognise those who have completed their literacy education from September 2024 to February 2025,” he said during the graduation ceremony.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, who supported the programme, officiated at the event.
Japri said Pustaka Sarawak has partnered with public libraries, village libraries, digital community centres, and state assembly members on the programme statewide.
“The Adult Literacy Programme is a new service by Pustaka Sarawak aimed at improving literacy levels among adults aged 15 and above who cannot read or write.
“To enhance literacy and promote lifelong learning, the Adult Literacy Programme Team has developed a specialised learning module focusing on the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic) while also helping to improve participants’ quality of life,” he said.
Japri said Pustaka Sarawak is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to learn regardless of social status.
“Besides raising literacy levels, activities like recipe-reading literacy sessions are also planned to encourage participants to become entrepreneurs and improve their livelihoods,” he added.
Among those present were Pustaka Negeri Sarawak chairman Datuk Dr Abang Abdul Raul Abang Zen and Kampung Haji Baki penghulu Saptuyah Yusuf.
（古晋16日讯）砂人联党峇都吉当支部主席拿督罗克强强调，砂拉越州立法议会必须足够强大，才能避免砂拉越变成“第二个沙巴”，无法阻止西马的各界势力进来瓜分本地资源与财富。
他呼吁砂拉越人民继续支持砂拉越政党联盟，稳固现今拥有的80个州议席，若是可以，让砂拉越82个州议席都在砂政盟囊中。
他表示，砂拉越虽然在近几年的收入大幅度增长，得以落实许多惠民计划，但是仍有许多挑战需要面对，因为砂政府还在继续争取属于砂拉越的其他权益。
他分享了砂政府最近取得的各种成就，包括收购航空公司和银行、计划兴建深水码头和新国际机场、发放惠及不同群体的援助金、设立主权财富基金等。
他指出，砂总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里和首相拿督斯里安华的谈判还在持续中，因此砂政盟越强大才越有筹码。
也是峇都吉当区州议员的罗克强昨晚在2025年人联党N13峇都吉当支部宣誓就职典礼暨乙巳年新春联欢晚宴上发表谈话时，如此表示。
他籍机感谢党员和选民给予大力支持，才能让自己有机会为峇都吉当州选区服务。
他承诺，其支部团队会继续为选区上的人民提供各种服务。
他表示，其支部的代表成为巴达旺市议员之后，都积极在巴达旺市议会的大小会议提出地方上的人民诉求，以便巴达旺市议会检讨和处理。
与此同时，他希望砂拉越政府拨款的工程，让年轻一代的承包商有机会参与其中，带动砂拉越的发展。
“我们不需要西马的承包商进来砂拉越，本地有许多能力优秀的承包商，特别是年轻一代。”
（古晋16日讯）公正党古晋区部主席黄锦河表示，若非该党全国主席拿督斯里安华上任首相，砂拉越政府无望可以与联邦政府协商争取石油与天然气权益的事务。
他指出，砂拉越石油和天然气权益的协商进展，是最近引起热议的时事课题，自己身为砂拉越人，绝对支持联邦政府把石油和天然气归还给砂拉越，再胥视如何进一步做出适当的分配与安排。
不过，他提醒，就因为现在的首相是安华，砂拉越政府才有这样的机会，能够与联邦坐下来好好谈。
“如果不是安华当首相，砂拉越不用想拿回石油和天然气的权益。”
他也提及，唯有公正党在砂拉越扎根，才能确保砂拉越人民享有真正的公正。
他打趣表示，砂土保党最近召开的党员代表大会中所播放的歌曲，都有提到公正二字，证明公正党的创党理念如此高瞻远瞩。
黄锦河今午在公正党古晋区部与实旦宾区部联合举办的2025年乙巳年新春团拜活动上发言时，如此表示。
赞安华最好的首相
此外，公正党实旦宾区部主席周岳安发言时，赞扬安华是我国至今最好的首相，并呼吁人民继续支持公正党，让安华能够继续执政。
他表示，安华上任两三年里，其内阁没有发生部长贪污丑闻，甚至让砂拉越拥有副首相、归还民都鲁海港给砂拉越政府、确保石油天然气权益协商达到双赢等。
他指出，安华实施的经济政策，促使国家赤字没有再增加，甚至有开始减少的迹象，而且还能发放各种援助金给有需要的群体。
他声言，通货膨胀是全球性的问题，马来西亚无法避免受其影响，因此这方面不能完全怪罪安华。
勿动用国库帮助加沙
然而，周岳安劝告安华不要动用国家的钱去帮助加沙和巴勒斯坦的重建工作，而是优先用在国内的发展和扶贫。
他也希望安华让联邦政府重新考虑实行电子发票制度的政策，顾及中小型商家的利益。
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Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Dato IR Lo Khere Chiang visited Kong Ping residents following complaints about frequent flooding in the area.
Lo was told by residents who stayed close to the river banks that they fear of soil erosion there.
He was accompanied by staff from the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), he surveyed the affected locations to understand the severity of the problem.
The flooding, Lo pointed out occurs every time it rains starting from Kong Ping Road along the stream to Kampung Desa Wira, affecting houses situated along the river.
DID officials proposed building a retaining wall at the stream as a potential solution depending on the availability of funds.
Lo added that DID will conduct a detailed study to assess the extent of the drainage work required. He said further consultations will be carried out to develop an effective plan soonest to mitigate the recurring floods and provide relief to the affected residents.
By Karen Bong
KUCHING, Dec 13: “There are no permanent friends or foes in politics,” Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang remarked in response to former Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak member Abdul Aziz Isa Marindo’s decision to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB).
Lo and Abdul Aziz have a long history as political rivals, having contested against each other in Batu Kitang during the 2016 Sarawak Election.
At the time, Abdul Aziz, then a rising star in DAP, was known for his fiery speeches and strong criticisms of the then ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
However, Lo, representing the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP), emerged victorious with a 1,840-vote majority. Lo retained the seat in the 2021 election under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) banner with an even larger majority of 4,163 votes, further solidifying his position in the constituency.
Despite their past clashes, Lo took a magnanimous stance on Abdul Aziz’s political shift, emphasising that sincerity and credibility are essential in building trusting relationships, both in politics and in life.
“From one Sarawakian to another, I bid Aziz well and pray for his success in whatever he does and wherever he goes,” he told DayakDaily when contacted today.
He also stressed the importance of grooming more capable leaders at both Sarawak and federal levels to ensure Sarawak’s continued political strength, particularly in the fight for its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report.
“Sarawak and Sabah need one-third representation in Parliament. Sarawak must continue grooming many more leaders to pursue and regain everything enshrined under MA63 and the IGC Report,” he added.
Quoting the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, Lo concluded with a reminder: “Jaga Sarawak baik-baik” (Take good care of Sarawak).
Meanwhile, Abdul Aziz confirmed that he has resigned from DAP and officially submitted application to join PBB on Chinese New Year Eve (Jan 28), marking the end of his an 11-and-a-half-year affiliation with the party. — DayakDaily
https://dayakdaily.com/batu-kitang-rep-on-ex-rival-abdul-aziz-joining-pbb-trust-and-sincerity-matter-most/
By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Feb 11: The Federal Court’s 2020 ruling upholding Sarawak’s authority to impose a five per cent sales tax on petroleum products under the Sarawak Sales Tax Ordinance and Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO58) reinforces the State’s fiscal control over its resources while ensuring stability in the oil and gas sector.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang highlighted this in response to Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s recent remarks demanding transparency on deals between Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the matter.
“Let’s be clear. The issue is not GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) or Abang Johari—it is Putrajaya’s reluctance to acknowledge Sarawak’s rights over its resources. Sarawak has never sought to disrupt existing contracts with PETRONAS or international investors.
“The GPS government has consistently asserted that Sarawak’s authority over its oil and gas remains intact, despite the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74). We understand the need for PDA74 to coexist with OMO58 to ensure stability in existing contracts between PETRONAS and international companies,” he said in a statement today.
Criticising DAP Sarawak for its repeated accusations, Lo urged the party to stop blaming GPS leaders for decisions made during the Barisan Nasional (BN) era.
“How old were most of the present GPS leaders when PDA74 was passed? Some were young politicians, while others were just kids. What could they have done at the time?
“History cannot be changed, but the future can be fought for—and that is exactly what GPS is doing today. Abang Johari and GPS have remained steadfast in defending Sarawak’s rights,” he stressed.
If Chong believes Sarawak’s resources are at risk due to Putrajaya’s continued resistance to the State’s push for greater control, Lo reminded him that he holds a unique position to defend Sarawak’s interests with direct access to key decision-makers in Putrajaya.
“Chong is not just any politician—he is a federal MP, a senior member of Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH), and part of the unity government. Yet, instead of using this platform to advocate for Sarawak’s rights, he seems more focused on criticising Abang Johari and GPS—the very leaders negotiating a stronger position for Sarawak.
“By taking this approach, Chong risks weakening Sarawak’s bargaining power. If he is truly committed to defending Sarawak’s interests, why not leverage his federal influence to advance Sarawak’s case? Why not push for meaningful dialogue to secure Sarawak’s rightful stake in its own resources, rather than undermining those actively working toward that goal?” Lo questioned.
He stressed that now, more than ever, Chong should stand with GPS and Abang Johari—not against them. As a lawyer and politician, Chong has the expertise and platform to advocate for Sarawak’s rights at the federal level.
Instead of deepening political divisions, Lo urged Chong to help strengthen Sarawak’s position, warning that continued criticism of GPS at this juncture risks giving Putrajaya an upper hand in negotiations.
He reiterated that Abang Johari has been firm on Sarawak’s role as the sole gas aggregator, with the Sarawak government issuing formal statements to reinforce this position. However, he noted that challenges remain.
While the path to securing greater control over Sarawak’s resources is complex, Lo emphasised that sustained unity among Sarawakian leaders is crucial.
“Now is the time for unity. Every Sarawakian leader, regardless of political affiliation, must set aside party politics and work together to protect Sarawak’s interests.
“This is bigger than political rivalry—this is about Sarawak’s future. Do the right thing—stand with GPS. Stand with Sarawak,” he urged. — DayakDaily
砂人联党第一署理秘书长罗克强：砂反对党此时应枪口对外，共同捍卫砂权益！
（古晋11日讯）针对砂石油与天然气资源所有权的课题，砂人联党第一署理秘书长拿督罗克强认为，砂行动党主席张建仁应支持砂政府，而非站在对立面。
他说，布城持续抗拒砂对其资源更大控制权的要求，这一态度令人深感忧虑。
“就在砂总理阿邦佐哈里和砂盟不懈努力捍卫砂对其天然财富的合法权利之际，砂反对党领袖张健仁却选择在关键时刻批评GPS，而不是与自己家乡站同一阵线。”
他表示，张健仁不仅是一名政治人物，而是国会议员及希盟高级成员，这使他拥有独特优势，可以直接接触布城的重要决策者。
“然而，他却没利用这一平台为砂权益发声，而是将更多精力放在批评阿邦佐哈里和砂盟领导人身上。”
他认为，张健仁的做法反而削弱砂拉越的谈判筹码。如果他真心捍卫砂权益，应利用其在联邦影响力来推动砂议程。
“此时此刻，张健仁应该支持砂盟政府和阿邦佐哈里，而非站在对立面。作为一名律师和政治人物，他具备专业知识，也拥有平台，可在联邦层面为砂争取更大权利。”
也是峇都吉当区议员的罗克强发文告说，张建仁应摒弃党派之争，积极为砂争取更大发言权，而非在这关键时刻削弱砂谈判立场。
“此刻持续批评砂盟，只会让布城在谈判中占上风！”
罗克强进一步说，砂石油公司（PETROS）将作为砂唯一天然气聚合商，而砂政府也发布正式声明重申这一立场。
然而，挑战依然存在，争取更大资源控制权的道路仍然复杂，砂各领导人必须保持团结，才能确保砂权益不受损害。
因此，他认为，张健仁应帮助强化砂立场，在这阶段批评砂盟不仅无助于砂利益，反而会削弱砂与联邦政府谈判中的筹码。
“必须明确的是，问题不在于砂盟或阿邦佐哈里，而在于布城不愿承认砂对其资源的合法权利。”
他说，砂从未寻求破坏与国油公司或国际投资者的现有合同，砂盟政府始终坚持认为，尽管存在《1974年石油发展法令》，但砂对其石油和天然气的管辖权依然完整。
“砂拉越理解，在不影响国油公司与国际公司现有合同的前提下，《1974年石油发展法令》与《1958年石油开采条例》共存的现实。”
然而，他续称，根据砂销售税法令，并依据《1958年石油开采条例》，国油必须向砂缴纳5%石油销售税，这项要求已在2020年获联邦法院的裁决支持。
他表示，这项裁决进一步巩固砂对其资源实施财政措施的权力，同时确保油气行业的稳定。
罗克强提醒，砂行动党不应再重复老掉牙的指责，不应再将砂盟领导人归咎于国阵执政时期的决策。
“《1974年石油发展法令》通过时，大多数现任砂盟领袖的年龄有多大？有些只是年轻的政客，甚至只是孩子！他们当时能做什么？历史无法改变，但未来可争取，这正是现任砂盟领导层正努力做的事情。”
Lo Khere Chiang says the Sarawak DAP chairman was trying to score political points over a federal-state agreement on oil and gas rights.
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen has been accused of trying to score political points by suggesting that the state had once again surrendered its oil and gas rights to the federal government.
Chong should have demanded answers on the matter from law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said instead of raising his queries at a press conference, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) deputy secretary-general Lo Khere Chiang.
Lo said Chong’s insinuations yesterday were misleading and irresponsible, the Borneo Post reported.
Lo said the state’s Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 continues to govern Sarawak resources, and that the state’s territorial boundaries were non-negotiable.
Last week, Azalina had given details of an agreement between the federal and state governments in which Sarawak acknowledged that Petronas had rights over oil and gas under federal law. The state government also agreed it would not enforce or apply state laws to all Petronas operations in Sarawak “past, present and future”.
Yesterday, Chong called on the state and federal governments to clarify details of the agreement. He said it appeared to imply that “it would be the second time that the Sarawak government has compromised and given up its oil and gas rights to the federal government”.
He also said he would raise the matter in Parliament next week.
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has hit out at Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen for making misleading and irresponsible claims on Sarawak’s oil and gas rights.
He criticised the opposition lawmaker for engaging in political grandstanding instead of taking action in parliament.
“Chong’s latest accusation that the Sarawak government is relinquishing its oil and gas rights are misleading, irresponsible, and reveal his lack of initiative as a federal lawmaker.
“Instead of utilising his position in parliament to challenge federal decisions or seek clarifications directly from the minister, Chong has chosen the easier route — attacking the Sarawak government from the sidelines.
“His pattern of political grandstanding shows a deliberate attempt to mislead the people, stir up emotions, and score cheap political points — all while doing nothing substantial for Sarawak,” he said in a statement.
Lo then rebuked Chong for alleging that the Sarawak government is relinquishing its oil and gas rights.
“Chong’s latest attack on Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is based on a written parliamentary reply by Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, which he interprets as a surrender of Sarawak’s oil and gas rights.
“Yet, why didn’t he challenge the Minister directly in parliament and why didn’t he demand immediate clarification on the spot? Why did he remain silent when it mattered, only to hold a press conference back in Kuching?” he questioned.
He stressed that Sarawak has always maintained that the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) and the Territorial Sea Act (TSA) were never passed in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) and remain contentious.
Sarawak’s oil and gas resources, he said, continue to be governed under the Oil Mining Ordinance (OMO) 1958, with the state’s territorial boundaries, non-negotiable.
Lo also mentioned GPS’ efforts in securing greater control over Sarawak’s resources through the establishment of Petros, as well as negotiations that have increased the state’s share of oil and gas revenue.
“Meanwhile, why isn’t Chong demanding action from his own party and why isn’t DAP using its federal influence to push for greater recognition of Sarawak’s rights?
“Instead, Chong chooses to attack Sarawak’s own leaders — the very people working to secure our future,” he said.
He said Chong should be fighting with GPS, not against GPS to reaffirm Sarawak’s legal rights over the state’s resources.
“If he truly wanted to be a responsible opposition leader, he should take inspiration from Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii – who, despite being in DAP, is respected for constructive engagement, not baseless attacks,” he said.
He called on Sarawakians to stand behind Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and GPS, rather than divisive politics.
“Sarawak’s future is too important to be left in the hands of those who make noise but take no action,” said Lo.