KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has chided his Padungan counterpart Chong Chieng Jen over his proposed amendment to the Interpretation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
He said that Chong was a very irresponsible person to raise such a suggestion.
“We are not natives of Sarawak, we have to accept the fact that we are not native of Sarawak.
“But we are citizens of Sarawak, we share the same IC and receive allocations from the government.
“So, most importantly, whether we are native or not native in Sarawak, we are all citizens, born, live and die here,” he told reporters when met at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Tuesday.
Lo said it was important to recognise and respect the natives of Sarawak.
Earlier, Chong had proposed an amendment to the Bill under Standing Order 50 (4) and 54 whereby, “Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting immediately after the word ‘Vaie’ in the new line, the words ‘Chinese, Indian, or any race not stated herein and the person of which race is born in Sarawak and whose natural parents or either or one the natural parents is also born in Sarawak.”
Commenting further, Lo said that Chong already had a big house, was rich and questioned what more he wanted.
“Do you want to be native of Sarawak just to take the inheritance of Sarawak? I don’t think you need to, you are rich enough,” he said.
In Sarawak, he added the people have been living in peace and harmony and this must be preserved.
“So, what Chong proposed, I do not agree,” he said.
Average students can now turn to Community Colleges
BAU: Students with average results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination can rest easy as they have the chance to continue their studies to a higher level while having innovative technical skills at Community Colleges.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said SPM leavers are encouraged to choose Community Colleges to further their studies in high skills.
“This is because these colleges imparts hands-on learning rather than on theory alone to meet the government’s challenge of producing a highly skilled and innovative workforce,” he said during a brief visit to the Educational Opportunity Briefing Programme from Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) in Kampung Haji Baki, on Sunday (Feb 6).
A total of 15 SPM leavers, community leaders from Batu Kitang and parents attended the briefing.
The KKMG will hold a series of similar briefings in other parts of the district to open up opportunities for SPM leavers, especially in rural areas.
Besides that, a talk by the Lifelong Programme Unit (PSH) on several short courses held every weekend for the local community was also delivered to the attendees.
KKMG is a higher learning institution under the Ministry of Higher Education.
The course programmes offered are Landscape Certificate and Information Technology Certificate with two years of study where the mode of learning is 90 per cent practical (hands-on) and 10 per cent theoretical.
Upon completion of the courses, students will have the opportunity to continue their studies at the diploma level at the polytechnics.
The minimum qualification for entry to KKMG is a pass in SPM.
The can also contact the recruitment officer, Adi Amin Sarkawi Sarie at 082-763730 (office hours) or 012-8974222.
Lo (third right, front row) in a group photo with the participants.https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/average-students-can-now-turn-to-community-colleges/
285 lampu solar akan dipasang sepanjang Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang
Abang Johari dalam satu foto berkumpulan bersama (berdiri dari kiri) Henry, Lo dan Miro ketika kunjungan hormat pada 31 Jan 2022.
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KUCHING, 5 Feb: Ketua Menteri Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg telah meluluskan projek pemasangan 285 unit lampu jalan solar sepanjang Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang baru-baru ini.
Keputusan ini telah dibuat semasa kunjungan hormat Menteri Muda Pengangkutan II merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tasik Biru Dato Henry Harry Jinep bersama-sama ADUN Batu Kitang Lo Khere Chiang dan ADUN Serembu Miro Simuh ke atas Abang Johari pada 31 Jan 2022.
Henry berkata cadangan projek bagi kerja-kerja penambahbaikan Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang telah dikemukakan oleh ketiga-tiga ADUN tersebut sebelum diluluskan oleh Abang Johari.
“Projek ini akan melibatkan kerja-kerja penambahbaikan jalan serta pemasangan 285 unit lampu solar sepanjang Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang terutamanya di kawasan yang tiada lampu jalan dan di laluan memotong di kedua-dua belah jalan.
“Pemasangan 285 unit lampu solar ini adalah penting memandangkan keadaan sepanjang Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang tersebut kurang memuaskan terutamanya semasa waktu malam.
“Ini adalah kerana ketiadaan lampu jalan di sesetengah lokasi jalan tersebut serta permukaan jalan yang tidak rata dan beralun yang membahayakan pengguna jalan raya itu,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada 31 Jan.
Henry turut berkata kadar penggunaan bagi Jalan Bau-Batu Kitang tersebut adalah amat tinggi memandangkan jarak dan masa perjalanan adalah lebih singkat berbanding daripada Jalan Bau-Batu Kawa terutamanya semasa waktu puncak di sebelah pagi dan petang.
“Dengan kelulusan cadangan projek ini, diharapkan pengguna jalan raya dapat menikmati perjalanan yang lebih selesa dan selamat,” ujarnya. — DayakDaily
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.
Chong’s move to accuse MPP for lack of compensation after man dies in Batu Kitang road collapse ‘disappointing’, says Lo
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
MPP chairman urges road users to be patient until 7th Mile flyover completed in April
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
Traffic congestion Jalan Kuching-Serian at Kota Sentosa, Kuching semalam. Photo: Ghazali Bujang
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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.
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.
MPP ready to face possibility of floods, says chairman
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.
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.