创会25年来 . 华小教师会终有“家”
他感谢现任晋汉连省华小教师会主席黄玉祥，秉持维护华教使命，勇敢接受及扛起筹委会主席一职，成功举办901筹款晚宴，并在大家协助及支持下，短短3年内筹足经费及于2018年4月9日签购，并在2021年4月5日移交及付还剩余款项，让该会拥有自己的家。
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15 July 2022
罗克强：广招宗亲入会 壮大公会力量
罗克强：广招宗亲入会 壮大公会力量
在巴达旺市议会主席兼峇都吉当区州议员罗克强（左）及诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会永远名誉会长罗仁强（左二）的见证及监誓下，第10届理事进行宣誓就职仪式。
他昨晚出席诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会创会20周年纪念庆典兼第10届理事、第9届青年团、第8届妇女组联合就职典礼暨敬老会上致词说，诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会新届理事会、青年团及妇女组宣誓就职，走马上任，开展会务，并且紧密团结在公会的大家庭之中，作为公会坚强的后盾，全力支持公会的发展。
https://www.sinchew.com.my/20220711/罗克强：广招宗亲入会-壮大公会力量/
11 July 2022
罗克强：广招宗亲入会 壮大公会力量
罗克强：广招宗亲入会 壮大公会力量
（诗巫11日讯）巴达旺市议会主席兼峇都吉当区州议员罗克强指出，诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会经历20年的茁壮成长，如今发展成为砂拉越数一数二的姓氏公会，为会员宗亲及华社，做出巨大的贡献。
他昨晚出席诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会创会20周年纪念庆典兼第10届理事、第9届青年团、第8届妇女组联合就职典礼暨敬老会上致词说，诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会新届理事会、青年团及妇女组宣誓就职，走马上任，开展会务，并且紧密团结在公会的大家庭之中，作为公会坚强的后盾，全力支持公会的发展。
“多年以来，在历届理事会、青年团理事会及妇女组理事会的积极工作之下，诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会顺利推展会务，广招宗亲入会，壮大罗氏公会的力量，带领公会迈向新纪元。”
罗克强说，诗巫豫章堂罗氏公会积极造福宗亲，特别是年长宗亲及年幼宗亲，为宗亲争取权益与福利，为华社做出巨大贡献。敬老会宴请年长宗亲，敬老尊贤，牢记年长宗亲对公会及宗亲的贡献。
https://www.sinchew.com.my/20220711/罗克强：广招宗亲入会-壮大公会力量/
10 July 2022
Lo: Commercialise rainforest Chinese herbs of Sarawak
Lo: Commercialise rainforest Chinese herbs of Sarawak
Lo (centre) and others launch the Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Business Transformation Forum on stage.
KUCHING (July 10): Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners and businesses should seize the opportunity to commercialise Chinese herbs found in the tropical rainforest of Sarawak, says Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.
He pointed out that Sarawak is uniquely endowed with many tropical Chinese herbs which can be explored for domestic and export markets
“TCM practitioners can easily use tropical rainforest Chinese herbs in Sarawak to treat ailments and for general health,” he said at Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Business Transformation Forum 2022 in Pullman Hotel here yesterday.
Lo, who is Padawan Municipal Council chairman hoped the forum would increase understanding of traditional Chinese medicine as complementary treatment.
He hoped more such events would be held annually to attract more visitors and suggested the organisers get foreign TCM practitioners to study herbs in Sarawak.
The forum jointly organised by Sarawak Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians and the state Ministry of Tourism aimed to drive economic and business opportunities of Chinese medicine in Sarawak.
Supported by Malaysian Ministry of Health as well as Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, the forum saw the attendance of TCM practitioners from all over Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Korea.
砂议员：承包商评级好 才能继续获砂工程
砂议员：承包商评级好 才能继续获砂工程
（古晋8日讯）巴达旺市议会主席兼峇都吉当州议员罗克强工程师提醒承包商﹐在承接工程之后，必须尽责任完成所承接的工程。
“唯有评级好的承包商才能继续获得工程。”
他也指出，承包商所涉及的工程都牵涉到社区上人民的福利和便利，因此，承包商在施工的时候应该多考虑人民的需求和方便性，同时也不能影响工程的进度。
另外，他也强调，偷工减料是要不得的行为，这不只是损害人民的利益，同时也让承包的工程失去实用性。
他今日在10哩斯里博迈花园廉价屋区见证2项工程的移交仪式上这么表示。
这2项工程包括了当地的礼堂扩建和室内足球场建设，分别耗资为10万令吉和20万令吉，工程期限分别为16个星期和24个星期。
他希望礼堂扩建之后能为当地的居民带来更好的社区娱乐场所，也能在安全的环境下举办各种活动。
另外，他也提到，在室内足球场的建设后，能为当地的年轻人带来更好的运动场所。
他希望之后当地的居民能好好的利用这些场所作为健康活动之用，拒绝不良文化活动，活出更健康美好的生活。
09 July 2022
Seize opportunity of Sarawak tropical rainforest herbs, rep tells Chinese medicine practitioners
Lo (centre) launches the Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Businese Transformation Forum with others.
KUCHING (July 9): Chinese medicine practitioners and businesses should seize the opportunity to make use of Chinese herbs in the tropical rainforest of Sarawak to create business opportunities, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.
He believed that there are unlimited business opportunities for the herbs in the tropical rainforest of Sarawak to be exported to China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Asian countries to earn from foreign exchange.
He pointed out that Sarawak is uniquely endowed with many tropical rainforest Chinese herbs.
“Chinese medicine practitioners can easily use tropical rainforest Chinese herbs to treat various diseases for the people.
“People taking tropical rainforest Chinese herbs can not only cure diseases, but also strengthen their health, killing two birds with one stone,” he said at the Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Business Transformation Forum 2022 at a major hotel here today.
Lo, who is Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman, hoped that after the forum, more people will be able to understand traditional Chinese medicine and complementary medicine, and further use them for treatments.
He also hoped that similar events and forums could be held in Sarawak every year, attracting foreigners to come to Sarawak for business opportunities and tourism, and promote Sarawak’s tourism and the economy.
He suggested that the organiser should also arrange for foreign Chinese medicine practitioners and tourists to come to the Sarawak rainforest to search for Chinese medicinal herbs, which can further promote the development and business opportunities of Chinese medicinal herbs.
The forum, which was jointly organised by the Sarawak Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians and the state Ministry of Tourism, is aimed to drive the economy and business opportunities of Chinese medicine in Sarawak.
Supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, the forum had attracted traditional Chinese medicine practitioners from all over Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Korea.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/07/09/seize-opportunity-of-sarawak-tropical-rainforest-herbs-rep-tells-chinese-medicine-practitioners/
Seize opportunity of Sarawak tropical rainforest herbs, rep tells Chinese medicine practitioners
Seize opportunity of Sarawak tropical rainforest herbs, rep tells Chinese medicine practitioners
Lo (centre) launches the Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Businese Transformation Forum with others.
KUCHING (July 9): Chinese medicine practitioners and businesses should seize the opportunity to make use of Chinese herbs in the tropical rainforest of Sarawak to create business opportunities, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.
He believed that there are unlimited business opportunities for the herbs in the tropical rainforest of Sarawak to be exported to China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Asian countries to earn from foreign exchange.
He pointed out that Sarawak is uniquely endowed with many tropical rainforest Chinese herbs.
“Chinese medicine practitioners can easily use tropical rainforest Chinese herbs to treat various diseases for the people.
“People taking tropical rainforest Chinese herbs can not only cure diseases, but also strengthen their health, killing two birds with one stone,” he said at the Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians Sarawak Business Transformation Forum 2022 at a major hotel here today.
Lo, who is Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman, hoped that after the forum, more people will be able to understand traditional Chinese medicine and complementary medicine, and further use them for treatments.
He also hoped that similar events and forums could be held in Sarawak every year, attracting foreigners to come to Sarawak for business opportunities and tourism, and promote Sarawak’s tourism and the economy.
He suggested that the organiser should also arrange for foreign Chinese medicine practitioners and tourists to come to the Sarawak rainforest to search for Chinese medicinal herbs, which can further promote the development and business opportunities of Chinese medicinal herbs.
The forum, which was jointly organised by the Sarawak Federation of Chinese Medicine and Physicians and the state Ministry of Tourism, is aimed to drive the economy and business opportunities of Chinese medicine in Sarawak.
Supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Department of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, the forum had attracted traditional Chinese medicine practitioners from all over Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Korea.
08 July 2022
Handouts lift fire victims’ burden
Handouts lift fire victims’ burden
KUCHING: The victims of a recent fire incident at Jalan Pearl Park, Mile 3 here have received financial assistance as well as much needed clothes to alleviate their burden.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, through his rural transformation project (RTP) fund, has presented RM200 each to the five affected families.
In addition, the affected families have received clothes from Yayasan Kemajuan Insan Sarawak (YAKIN).
During the care gifts handover ceremony held at Sunny Hill Secondary School today, Lo said that he was touched by all who had contributed to help the fire victims.
“There are six families consisting of about 12 to 15 members who are affected by the blaze. And two of the survivors are teachers from Sunny Hill School.
“So, today, from my RTP, I contribute RM200 to each of the families. It is a small contribution, but I think it is the spirit that counts.
“My small contribution sparks even a bigger contribution. Some have collected thousands of ringgit meant for the victims,” he said.
Therefore, he said was very touched because everybody regardless of their background had come forward to help.
“The sense of volunteerism in the community spirit is very strong. And as a community leader myself, I would like to encourage our community to continue doing volunteer work,” he said.
When asked where the affected families are currently staying, he said some are temporarily staying at a church at Jalan Stapok, while some are staying at their relatives’ houses before they find a new place to rent.
“They (fire survivors) are from other parts of the states and thus they are renting a place here, so we hope they are able to find a new place and they will get there with the help of the community,” said Lo.
Meanwhile, one of the fire survivors, 31-year-old Rosilla Chela said she felt devastated after what had happened.
The teacher of Iban ethnic and from Bintulu, has been teaching mathematics at Sunny Hill Secondary School for five years.
She is thankful that there are no casualties, but is sad that her valuable items are all gone.
“My most valuable items are my certificates, jewellery and others. For instance, money can’t buy back my certificates,” she said, while trying to hold back her tears.
She added that after the fire incidents, the families had received a lot of donations in terms of food, money and clothes from kind donors.
“But now we have to find a new place to stay, and we hope the community or elected representative can help us to find a new place to stay,” she said.
Also present was Sunny Hill Secondary School principal Marilyn Cheng.
On the fire incident, it was reported that on July 3, firemen from the Batu Lintang station were deployed to the fire scene at Jalan Pearl Park, Mile 3 after an emergency call was received around 8.30am, and fire was fully extinguished at 11.05am.
The Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) said that the house, measuring 149 square metres, was completely razed.
Companies win bid to construct hall, futsal court in Taman Sri Permai
Companies win bid to construct hall, futsal court in Taman Sri Permai
KUCHING: Two projects at Taman Sri Permai, RPR Landeh Mile 10 were handed over to the two companies who won the bid.
Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang was on hand today to witness the project handover to Syarikat Permai Cahaya, represented by Abang Suadi Irfan and Wija Construction Sdn Bhd, represented by Azfairul Jawawi.
Syarikat Permai Cahaya will continue Phase 2 of the hall construction while Wija Construction Sdn Bhd will begin construction on the futsal court.
The hall construction cost over RM100,000 and schedule for completion in 16 weeks while the futsal court cost over RM200,000 and scheduled for completion in 24 weeks.
“Once the facilities are built, I hope the residents here, especially the children, will use the facilities properly. Don’t vandalise them.
“We are also planning to build a car park to make it easier for people to park their cars whenever there’s an event in the area,” said Lo.
He reminded the contractors to make sure they do the work professionally. “We will fully support contractors who really do their job and do it well.”
Lo: Studying in Chinese vernacular schools doesn’t make one less Bumiputera
Lo: Studying in Chinese vernacular schools doesn’t make one less Bumiputera
By Christopher Lidom
KUCHING, July 7: Studying in Chinese vernacular schools doesn’t make one less Malay, Iban or Bidayuh, says Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang.
In pointing this out, Lo said SJK Chung Hua Mile 10 has one of the largest student enrolment among Chinese schools in Sarawak and 42 per cent of its students are Bumiputera.
“It goes to show that Sarawakians can accommodate, adapt and live harmoniously with each other,” Lo told reporters when met after the launching ceremony for SJK Chung Hua Mile 10’s new kindergarten building here today.
Lo said by sending their children to Chinese vernacular schools, Bumiputera parents are not only being practical, but they also recognised the education standard provided by these schools.
Apart from that, he pointed out that being fluent in more than one language is also an asset when the children grow up because modern business is borderless, such as international business transactions with China, Australia, Singapore and many others.
The new kindergarten consists of a two-storey building with six classroom and was built at a cost of RM520,000.
Currently, only two classroom are open for a total of 50 students (25 each) while the rest are used as a teachers’ room and for other purpose. — DayakDaily
https://dayakdaily.com/lo-studying-in-chinese-vernacular-schools-doesnt-make-one-less-bumiputera/
01 July 2022
工程进展赶不及6月 . 6哩高架桥 7月杪通车
工程进展赶不及6月 . 6哩高架桥 7月杪通车
（古晋1日讯）根据工程进展汇报，原本将在6月杪通车的6哩高架桥将延至7月杪才通车。
将先开通一通道
巴达旺市议会主席罗克强今日接受星洲日报访问时证实，6哩高架桥将在7月杪可通车，届时将先开通一条通道。
他提到，目前10哩及4哩半高架桥已全面通车，而7哩高架桥则暂时只开通一条通道，预计将在7月杪全面开通。
罗克强说，砂公共工程局在6月8日暂时关闭6哩高架桥部分路段，除了实施车流直通及避免交通堵塞，同时亦展开路面的工程。
同时，他表示，虽然暂时关闭部分路段，即从7哩转入机场路及古晋中环车站转向5哩方向，肯定对一些道路使用者带来不便，不过却可控制车流量及减缓6哩及7哩一带交通堵塞问题。
他相信，一旦7月杪7哩高架桥全面开通及6哩高架桥启动通车后，肯定会舒缓及解决该区的交通拥挤问题。
（汶莱斯里巴加湾2日讯）百物价格飙涨已成为全球面对的挑战，也是自疫情爆发以来带来的最大负面影响，此外，导致物价飙涨包括国际社会一些地理政治因素，以及无法避免的气候转变带来的各项破坏与冲击，促使食物与供应链受严重影响。
70%物品皆属进口
财政及经济部属下经济策划与数据局发文告，如此指出。文告提到，汶莱同样面对物价涨价窘境，汶莱有高达70%物品皆属进口，是导致国家物价高涨原因之一，至于影响原因，主要来自运输与供应链方，诸如运输费大幅度高涨，另外，员工短缺、商店结业、工厂关闭也是让整个供应链出现问题，导致短缺，是再致使物品涨价的主要因素。
俄罗斯与乌克兰是全球面粉、玉蜀黍、葵花籽油的主要生产国，因发生战乱，导致全球物品严重短缺与物价飙涨主因之一。此外，一些基本食品生产国，诸如生产面粉、豆类及食油等国家，也因目前全球面对粮食危机，都采取自我保障政策，首先以国内供应为优先，再考量出口量，这无疑也造成食物链出现短缺和价格涨价。
就如马来西亚之前就因肉鸡严重短缺而采取国内优先供应政策，并限制肉鸡出口，无形中对进口国带来影响。
与此同时，因疫情原因，导致各种费用与开销出现，这对劳力市场带来重大影响，如飞机票涨价、隔离费用、中介费用，无形中也对不少企业、公司、工厂等带来更多开销负担，这也导致不少产品变相起价原因，且因疫情出现的限制出入境，导致劳力市场无法正常运作，是促使劳力市场涨价关键。
https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/20220702/010017kc1100/
26 June 2022
S’wak PAC to visit dev project sites, check utilisation of public funds
S’wak PAC to visit dev project sites, check utilisation of public funds
Razaili (seated centre) and members of the PAC in a group photo.
KUCHING (June 22): The Sarawak Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will try to visit at least one development project site this year to check how public funds were utilised, said its chairman Razaili Gapor.
He explained that this proposal was discussed during the two-day 54th PAC Meeting which was held since yesterday (June 21) at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Building.
“One of those ongoing projects that we plan to visit is the Bario Rice Industry Development Project,” he said in a statement.
Razaili, who is Beting Maro assemblyman, is the new Sarawak PAC chairman, having taken over effective February this year from Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo who is now Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development I.
Other members of the PAC are Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir, Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How, Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong, Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh and Meluan assemblyman Rolland Duat.
Razaili in the statement congratulated them on their appointments as members of the PAC.
It was also announced the PAC new secretary is Pele Peter Tinggom, who is also DUN Secretary.
“The PAC members were also reminded of the importance of their responsibility to ensure public money is spent prudently and achieving the objectives set for expenditures or projects that have been approved by the state and federal governments,” he added.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/06/22/swak-pac-to-visit-dev-project-sites-check-utilisation-of-public-funds/
Council chief seeks funds to improve facilities
Council chief seeks funds to improve facilities
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang said facilities in tourist areas here should be improved to provide more comfortable access to visitors.
“Coming into the Kampung Git area, the road is very narrow,” he said, adding, “I hope that the access to Kampung Annah Rais, Temurang, Danu and other villages could be improved as well.”
He hoped Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah will consider allocating funds to improve these tourism locations.
Lo, who is also Batu Kitang assemblyman made this remark at the closing of the Padawan Raft Safari 2022 at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Git, today.
He noted that there were limited parking spaces and hoped to get allocations to improve the parking areas and also widen the road within the Kampung Git area.
Lo also hoped to have a viewing platform built so that visitors could come and enjoy the programme, considering the rafting and kayaking event is held annually and expected to bring in more visitors.
This year marked its 18th edition and saw the participation of about 83 raft teams and 17 kayak teams after a two-year pause.
https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/council-chief-seeks-funds-to-improve-facilities/
22 June 2022
Total ban on plastic straws: Is it feasible?
Total ban on plastic straws: Is it feasible?
KUCHING: Local authorities here appear to have different views on the decision to fully enforce the ban on the use of plastic straws and polystyrene at markets and hawker centres effective July 1.
The Kuching Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has warned that hawker centres under its jurisdiction still found serving drinks using plastic straws after the deadline will have their licences to be revoked after the fourth offence.
The news evoked different response from Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang and Kota Samarahan City Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos.
Will both these councils emulate MBKS? New Sarawak Tribune interviewed both chairmen this week for their views.
Minos said he never liked the idea of eateries and hawker stalls using plastic straws in Kota Samarahan.
“Actually, I don’t like people using plastic of any kind, including plastic straws because plastic is not good for the environment.
“So it is a matter of time MPKS will emulate MBKS. The Kuching city council is doing it right, a good move and wise of them to impose the ban,” he said.
Lo, on the other hand – while stressing that MPP discouraged the use of plastics and polystyrene off all sorts, and encouraged citizens to recycle plastic bags – said his council would not enforce a total ban on plastic straws.
“We are not enforcing a total ban on plastic straws, however, if that’s the direction of our relevant ministry for all the 23 councils throughout Sarawak, then yes, all of us will have to follow suit,” he said.
Minos also thought that it was good if plastic straws were banned and not used by hawker stalls or any eateries, saying when the relevant ministries fully implemented the anti-plastic policy, MPKS would follow the rules.
“That can be done easily, it is only a question of when to enforce the rules and the fine quantum on those transgressing,” he said.
He, however, said that it was up to the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government to impose the anti-plastic straw policy and direct all local councils to enforce it.
Lo explained the practicality of the ban had to be considered, considering that Sarawak was vast and those in the interior couldn’t be expected to use non-plastic straws.
“Padawan Municipal Council takes care of the rural and city areas, and we can’t impose the ban across the board.
“However, through education, I am beginning to see non-plastic straws being used in a number of coffee shops in not just areas under MPP but also major towns and cities throughout Sarawak,” he added.
Asked if MPKS would be much stricter in its enforcement, Minos said “we would sit down with our corporate social responsibility (CSR) team and the staff and. Discuss how to go about with enforcing the ban”.
“After that, we will refer to the ministry, and if everything goes well, we will then spring into action,” he said.
Lo, meanwhile, was concerned whether the people were ready for the ban across the board.
“If and when the community is ready, all the councils throughout Sarawak can just impose the ban. There is no necessity to differentiate between who should and who shouldn’t enforce the ban.
“We are all Sarawakians, and are equally intelligent enough to know that the improper disposal of plastic items is detrimental to our environment and mother nature as a whole,” said Lo.
11 June 2022
叶金来分享迁建史 . 三山国王庙筹50万
叶金来分享迁建史 . 三山国王庙筹50万
（古晋11日讯）古晋哥打圣淘沙的7哩三山国王庙维修工程约需要50万令吉，该庙理事会呼吁善信能踊跃支持及捐助。
获UNIFOR拨款20万
三山国王庙已成立以理事会主席田德兴为首的维修委员会，昨天接受星洲日报记者访问时说，该庙目前已获砂政府的砂其他宗教事务单位（UNIFOR）拨款20万令吉，并获代议士、善心人筹款及捐赠建筑材料。
由于仍需要资助，他也呼吁有意捐献的善心人，可联络他（012-8872641）、贝文美（019-8865862）、田发明（016-8596992）或温雪忠（016-8669377）。
与此同时，该庙理事会执行顾问拿督叶金来也分享过去迁庙建庙过程，期间也获得砂政府帮助。他当时透过政府管道，对庙的建筑蓝图、拨款等给予援助。
他说，当时靠各界齐心合力，筹款出力，成功完成建庙工作。因此，他也呼吁各界能积极响应，资助该庙的维修工程。
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https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/20220611/110011kc1100/
09 June 2022
Batu Kitang rep: Donate generously to temple’s renovation
Batu Kitang rep: Donate generously to temple’s renovation
Lo (third right), Yap (fourth left), Flinken Group marketing manager Hannah Chong (centre) pose with the temple rebuilding committee chairman Thian Ted Hin (third left) and his committee members.
KUCHING (June 9): Members of the public and well-wishers are urged to donate generously towards the renovation cost of the Sam Shan Kuet Bong Temple in Kota Sentosa.
Batu Kitang and Kota Sentosa assemblymen Lo Khere Chiang and Wilfred Yap Yau Sin are teaming up to solicit funds to renovate the temple, which is more than 100 years old and the last time it was renovated was more than 20 years ago.
“The renovation works will cost more than RM500,000 and we have approached Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to come up with RM200,000 while Flinken Group Sdn Bhd has also come forward to donate 150 bags of tile adhesives costing about RM5,000.
“Yap has also contributed RM10,000 from his MRP grant for the project,” Lo told reporters yesterday.
Lo, also Padawan Municipal Council chairman, said the temple roof was leaking and the tiles cracked.
“The tiles are expensive; the smaller ones RM30 a piece and the bigger ones RM50 a piece.
“This temple is one of tourist attractions in Kuching and is strategically located in Kota Sentosa,” added Lo.
06 June 2022
罗克强：齐心协力迎战国选 . 人联不能出现“白蚁”
罗克强：齐心协力迎战国选 . 人联不能出现“白蚁”
（古晋5日讯）峇都吉当区州议员兼砂人联党第一署理秘书长罗克强表示，“白蚁”或内讧不仅不能出现在人联党，甚至整个砂盟内部，所以呼吁大家要齐心协力，在来届国选尽可能赢得更多国会议席。
罗克强今日受访时说，砂盟成员党之间要合作无间，并相信人联党在党主席沈桂贤英明领导下，将团结一致备战来届国选，不会再出现内讧问题。
他认同沈桂贤看法，因为领导们都希望来届国选，能像去年砂选举一样获得人民委托，尽可能赢得更多国会议席。
以砂利益为优先
罗克强说，砂人应把个人利益放置一旁，以砂拉越利益为优先，一起为砂权力和前途共同努力。若砂强大和富裕，每个民族将受惠，生活水平将获改善，所以大家要一起为此目标努力。
“砂拉越要强大，先要让砂盟强大，在这之前，砂盟成员党内部必须上下一心，团结一致朝向共同目标前进。因此，无论是个人、成员党或砂盟内部，都不能出现内讧。”
罗克强认为来届国选，应委派胜算最高者出战，以拿下更多国会议席。
https://sarawak.sinchew.com.my/20220606/050010kc1100/
01 June 2022
工程进展赶不及6月 . 6哩高架桥 7月杪通车
工程进展赶不及6月 . 6哩高架桥 7月杪通车
（古晋1日讯）根据工程进展汇报，原本将在6月杪通车的6哩高架桥将延至7月杪才通车。
将先开通一通道
巴达旺市议会主席罗克强今日接受星洲日报访问时证实，6哩高架桥将在7月杪可通车，届时将先开通一条通道。
他提到，目前10哩及4哩半高架桥已全面通车，而7哩高架桥则暂时只开通一条通道，预计将在7月杪全面开通。
罗克强说，砂公共工程局在6月8日暂时关闭6哩高架桥部分路段，除了实施车流直通及避免交通堵塞，同时亦展开路面的工程。
同时，他表示，虽然暂时关闭部分路段，即从7哩转入机场路及古晋中环车站转向5哩方向，肯定对一些道路使用者带来不便，不过却可控制车流量及减缓6哩及7哩一带交通堵塞问题。
他相信，一旦7月杪7哩高架桥全面开通及6哩高架桥启动通车后，肯定会舒缓及解决该区的交通拥挤问题。
28 May 2022
Dr Sim re-elected as SUPP president in new line-up
Dr Sim re-elected as SUPP president in new line-up
Dr Sim holding up the new party central line-up during the press conference. Seen from right are Lee, Sebastian, Riot and Harden. – Photo by Lim How Pim
KUCHING (May 23): Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian has been re-elected to lead Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) for another term until 2024.
The Deputy Premier of Sarawak was one of the five top leaders elected by 439 party delegates during the SUPP triennial delegates conference (TDC) held at the party’s headquarters here yesterday.
Datuk Sebastian Ting was re-elected to continue assuming the secretary-general post.
Also re-elected to assume their previous roles were Dato Sri Richard Riot Jaem as deputy president and Datuk Francis Harden Hollis as treasurer.
Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin is the newly-minted deputy president, the post previously held by Chieng Buong Toon.
The party election saw new deputy secretary-generals – Lo Khere Chiang and Johnny Pang Long Ming.
Datuk Matthew Chen and Adam Yii Siew Sang were re-elected to assume the posts of organising secretary, and information and publicity secretary respectively.
As for the four vice president posts, two newcomers are Chieng Jin Ek and Sih Hua Tong, while Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing and Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii were re-elected to the post.
Michael Tiang and Kho Teck Wan had been re-elected to lead the Youth and Women sections respectively.
Wong Chin Yong is now the assistant organising secretary, while Wilfred Yap is the newly-minted assistant information and publicity secretary.
Out of the remaining 11 Central Working Committee (CWC) members, six are new to the party central leadership.
They are Billy Sujang, Lim Ah Ted, Andrew Victor Nub William Tanyuh, Kua Jack Seng, Peter Pui and Wong Zee Yeng.
The rest are Dato Ting Check Sii, Michael Tiong Hok Choon, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, Danny Banjang and Chua Beng Seng.
Speaking at a news conference after chairing the meeting, Dr Sim said the party was supposed to have its TDC last year but had to postpone it due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the State Election.
He said the new leadership will serve until 2024.
“I am honoured that party delegates had elected me to lead for another three years,” Dr Sim added.https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/05/23/dr-sim-re-elected-as-supp-president-in-new-line-up/
Rural-urban migration compounding waste management in Sarawak, says Dr Sim
Rural-urban migration compounding waste management in Sarawak, says Dr Sim
Dr Sim presents the first prize to Team Fiasco. Lo is at second right.
KUCHING (May 27): The state is facing waste management challenges as the rural population continues to migrate to urban areas, said Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
He said improving waste management involves not only government planning and infrastructure, as other stakeholders have to play their part as well.
“The MPP (Padawan Municipal Council) only collects RM20 million a year in assessment from 60,000 houses, and they spend RM8 million for waste management. This excludes grass cutting, street lighting, potholes, repairs and so on,” Dr Sim said at the Mural Wall Art Painting prize-giving ceremony here today.
According to him, this showed Sarawak has tried to keep its assessment rates among the lowest council rates in the country through government subsidies.
He said without the government’s funding for staff and workers’ salaries, MPP would be unable to cover the cost of its services as this exceeded the RM20 million assessment rates collected annually.
He called on everyone to play a role in protecting the environment.
“We need everyone’s effort to make it work. We need to educate the public – you need to do your part and roles. As Sarawak is part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to achieve healthier, sustainable living for the community.
“Last year, during the vaccination drive, when the rubbish collection workers got Covid-19 and people realised there’s nobody to collect rubbish, people realised the importance of rubbish collectors,” he said.
As such, he said awareness campaigns such as the wall mural competition are necessary.
He congratulated organisers MPP, Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, and MJC City Development Sdn Bhd for hosting this event.
MPP chairman Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the competition themed ‘My City, My Home, Clean and Green’ was meaningful and urged MPP folk to share the council’s vision and aspirations to keep the city clean, green, and vibrant at all times.
Team Fiasco won the first prize of RM3,000, while second placed Joan Law received RM2,500, and RM1,500 went to Team PSV IGKTAR for coming in third.
There were also five consolation prizes of RM500 each.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/05/27/rural-urban-migration-compounding-waste-management-in-sarawak-says-dr-sim/
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