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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Health
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Zumba brings over 1,000 Mirians together for Sarawak Day celebration
(From second right) Yii, Lee, Rosey, Galong, and others in a photo taken during the Zumba session. MIRI (July 21): Over 1,000 Mirians gathered at the Miri Indoor Stadium yesterday morning for a high-energy Zumba session held in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration. The event, organised to promote healthy living and foster community spirit, brought together participants of all ages to enjoy upbeat music in a lively and inclusive atmosphere. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who officiated the event, praised the participants for their energy and enthusiasm. 'This Zumba programme proves that the Sarawak Day celebration is not just about official events and protocols, but also about grassroots initiatives that encourage a healthy lifestyle and serve as a symbol of unity among people of various races and age groups,' said Lee. Lee (front, fifth left) joins over 1,000 Mirians in the Zumba session. The Senadin assemblyman also noted that such activities play a vital role in supporting the state's agenda for wellbeing and productivity. 'This year's Sarawak Day theme, 'Sarawak Maju Makmur' (Progressive and Prosperous Sarawak), reflects not only economic and physical growth, but also the importance of health, unity, and quality of life,' he remarked. 'Sarawak's sons and daughters must be healthy to contribute, strong to continue striving, and united to move forward together,' he emphasised. Lee further urged participants to let this event be the beginning of a more active lifestyle. Among those present were Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus, Miri mayor cum Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii, and Miri Resident Galong Luang, along with other local community leaders. community healthy living lead Lee Kim Shin zumba
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
21 Rahmah Sales programmes held in Senadin to ease cost of living
Lee (fourth left), Sudirman (fifth left), Tang (third left) and others giving a thumbs-up to the PJR event. MIRI (July 19): A total of 21 Rahmah Sales Programme (PJR) have been successfully implemented in Senadin constituency as of July this year, as part of efforts to help residents purchase essential food items at more affordable prices, said Sarawak Transport Minister, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. The Senadin assemblyman said his service centre has been actively coordinating the programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and local supermarkets. 'We not only carry out the programme at fixed locations such as supermarkets, but also via mobile sales to bring it closer to the people for their convenience,' he told reporters after officiating the PJR at Freshmart supermarket in Riam here today. He also announced that next month, two mobile Jualan Rahmah programmes will be organised at SMK Pujut and Kampung Lembah Hijau in Riam. During the most recent Jualan Rahmah event at Freshmart, Lee noted that 22 selected items were offered at discounted prices ranging between 10 to 30 per cent. 'You can see for yourself that the response has been very encouraging. Today, the supermarket opened at 8.30am and people were already queuing. It was full almost immediately,' he said. He added that rice was among the most purchased items due to the special promotional pricing made possible through collaboration with the supermarket. Lee assured that more Jualan Rahmah programmes will be organised in the coming months to continue assisting the local community with affordable essential goods. Also present at the event were KPDN Miri assistant enforcement officer Sudirman Sopian and Freshmart manager Tang Ee Siong. cost of living Lee Kim Shin Rahmah sales programme Senadin
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Power up Mosjaya hawkers centre without delay, S'wak minister tells MCC, SEB
Lee (third right) joins SUPP members and hawkers in raising the Sarawak flag at Tamu Mosjaya. MIRI (July 18): State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin has urged Miri City Council (MCC) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) to expedite electricity supply to the two reconstructed hawker centers and markets at Mosjaya Commercial Centre. During a working visit today, Lee expressed surprise that the facilities remain without power despite having been completed two months ago and already in use by hawkers. 'It was already completed two months ago, but I found that there is still no electricity supply during my working visit today. 'I call upon the council and Sarawak Energy to connect the power supply without delay as everything is ready,' said the Senadin assemblyman. The two centres were rebuilt by the city council after being damaged in separate fires previously. Lee was accompanied by councillor Jeffery Phang and members of SUPP Riam during his visit. Lee also addressed safety concerns raised by operators, calling on the council to build a ramp to the coffee shop section of Tamu Mosjaya to improve accessibility and patron safety. At the same event, Lee and his team also distributed Sarawak flags to hawkers at both centres, noting increased public awareness of Sarawak Day's significance among Miri folk. 'Except for a few older ones, most replied 'Sarawak Day' when I asked them if they knew what July 22 means,' he said, referring to the upcoming Sarawak Day celebration. 'All the hawkers from different communities are in high spirits when they talk about Sarawak Day, and this shows it is well promoted,' he stressed. Miri serves as the centre for this year's state-level Sarawak Day celebration. The annual commemoration was gazetted by the Sarawak government under the late Chief Minister Tun Pehin Sri Adenan Satem in 2016. Sarawak Day marks July 22, 1963, when the territory was granted self-rule in preparation for joining the Federation of Malaysia on September 16 of the same year. After World War II, Sarawak was briefly administered by the British Military Administration before becoming a Crown Colony in 1946, when it was ceded to the British Government by Charles Vyner Brooke. Lee said this was the first day of self rule by the administration led by Stephen Kalong Ningkan as first Chief Minister, and Sarawakians should take pride in this occasion. He also called upon Mirians to fly Sarawak flags with pride as the city gears up for a three-day celebration starting this Sunday. electricity Lee Kim Shin Mosjaya Commercial Centre
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Groundbreaking for new landmark bridge among Sarawak Day events in Miri
(From left) Galong and Lee display the Sarawak Day 2025 Unity Walk T-shirt. Also seen are Penguang and Ripin. MIRI (July 16): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for a new iconic bridge project here on Sarawak Day (July 22). The cable-stayed bridge will connect Kampung Pulau Melayu to Marina Bay and Commercial Centre, completing the coastal road link to the Brunei border at Sungai Tujuh. 'The Premier will officiate at the earth-breaking ceremony of this iconic Miri bridge at the parking space in front of Pullman Hotel at Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre on July 22 at 10.20am,' Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who is Sarawak Day 2025 celebrations organising committee chairman, told a press conference. The bridge is expected to become a tourist attraction like the iconic Darul Hana Bridge in Kuching. The three-day celebration will begin on July 20 with a Zumba session at 7am at Miri Indoor Stadium, where organisers are offering 5,000 free T-shirts and 1,200 towels, with a treadmill as the grand prize. There will also be a three-day search for the next TVS host with prizes including RM5,000 for the champion along with a six-month probationary contract with the state-owned station and the possibility of permanent employment. Second- and third-placed winners will receive RM3,000 and RM2,000 respectively. 'Those with talent for hosting or singing are encouraged to join,' Lee said. That evening, a Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Ceremony will take place at 8pm at Meritz Hotel, led by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). On July 21, a thanksgiving ceremony will be held at 6pm at the At-Taqwa Mosque, organised by the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department. The final day of celebrations will see Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi leading a Unity Walk at 7am from Miri City Stadium. In the afternoon, Abang Johari will deliver a keynote address and engage in a dialogue with 1,200 participants during a town hall session at 3pm at Imperial Hotel. The highlight will be the Sarawak Day Assembly, scheduled for 8pm at Miri City Stadium, which will be attended by both Wan Junaidi and Abang Johari. Among those present were Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil and Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. cable-stayed bridge lead Lee Kim Shin sarawak day
Borneo Post
15-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Minister: Drainage, irrigation projects require proper process, no shortcuts
Lee (right) speaks to reporters as Chen and others look on. MIRI (July 15): The implementation of drainage and irrigation improvement works cannot be rushed as they must follow proper procedures, said Minister for Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Lee pointed out that multiple stages are involved, including planning, applying for funding, and engaging consultants. 'All these projects take time ― from planning to securing funds, up to awarding the tenders to contractors. We cannot take shortcuts. Consultants must be appointed to conduct studies, surveys, and to draft plans. 'The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) must then submit these plans to the State Planning Authority (SPA) for approval before proceeding with project design and tender,' he told reporters during a site visit to the proposed drainage works at Taman Lopeng here yesterday. As such, Lee urged residents to understand the situation and not assume that the authorities are ignoring flood issues in their area. He said DID Miri has drawn up plans for a major drainage upgrade project covering areas from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. 'The RM50-million project has been in the pipeline for nearly three years and funding for its implementation has been approved,' he said. The project, slated to commence by the end of this year, aims to mitigate flood in low-lying and flood-prone zones from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. Lee added that this is one of two major drainage projects approved for his constituency. 'The other involves areas in Senadin and Lutong with a project value of RM45 million,' he added. On the maintenance of an earth drain stretching two kilometres in Pujut Padang Kerbau, Lee said the flood drain discharges into Sungai Dalam. According to him, RM75,000 has been allocated for cleaning works, which commenced last week and are expected to be completed within two weeks. Also present was Miri DID engineer Daniel Chen. drainage and irrigation systems flood issues lead Lee Kim Shin
