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Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
SUPP Bawang Assan helps Tg Kunyit family secure PPRS housing aid
(From second left) Ngieng, Lau and others are seen discussing some points during the visit. SIBU (May 22): The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch has successfully assisted the family of Ngieng Sii Kiong, a resident of Tanjung Kunyit in the Bawang Assan area, in applying for the 'Program Perumahan Rakyat Sejahtera' (PPRS). The PPRS initiative, introduced by the federal government specifically for the B40 income group, requires applicants to also be registered under the E-Kasih program. Ngieng Sii Kiong and his family, as beneficiaries, will receive a single-storey house worth RM85,000, fully funded by the federal government. Construction of the project will be monitored by the Sibu District Office. Yesterday, SUPP Bawang Assan branch chairman Councillor Kevin Lau, together with the relevant officials, visited the family and inspected the construction site. Lau said the new house would be built on the existence site. The purpose of the visit was also to discuss, confirm, and measure the house's planned layout and other necessary requirements. According to Lau, after several rounds of data verification and on-site inspections, officials confirmed that the family met the necessary criteria, leading to the approval and progress of the project. 'Community leaders and councillors have consistently assisted the residents of the Tanjung Kunyit area with related matters,' he said. 'In the case of Ngieng Sii Kiong's family, following multiple assessments and follow-ups, they successfully obtained government approval under the PPRS. 'The wooden stilt house they currently live in has been deemed a high-risk structure. After a safety assessment by the authorities, it was confirmed that the house is no longer safe,' he said. Ngieng currently lives with his wife, his 85-year-old mother, and two children with disabilities. Their household expenses rely on Ngieng's earnings from doing odd jobs and welfare assistance. He expressed hope that the completion of the new house would greatly improve their living conditions and enhance their safety. Lau also assured that the team would continue to monitor the progress of the construction until the house is fully completed. assistance bawang assan Kevin Lau PPRS housing SUPP Tanjung Kunyit
The Star
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Warisan criticises GRS for failing to address poverty and waste in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Despite tabling a record-breaking RM6.4bil budget for 2025, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government has come under fire for failing to address worsening poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure issues in the state. Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal ( pic ) criticised the government for making big promises without delivering real change to the people. "Sabah is still the poorest state in Malaysia. Eight of the ten poorest districts in the country are here," he said in a statement on Wednesday (May 11). Shafie warned that the state's budget might not hold up as it relies too heavily on oil revenue, projecting earnings based on a US$76 per-barrel price, while the current price is about US$60. "If it stays that low, Sabah could lose hundreds of millions of ringgit. If that happens, what is GRS going to do? How will they ensure there is still money for schools, clinics, and roads in rural areas?" he asked. He said that unemployment in Sabah remained high, with a rate of 7.9% at the end of 2024, the worst in the country, affecting more than 170,000 people. "Even those with jobs are earning very low wages. Half of Sabah's workers take home less than RM2,000 a month," he added. Shafie highlighted the rising cost of food and its impact on families, especially children, stressing that one in four children in Sabah under the age of five is stunted due to poor nutrition and healthcare. He questioned the allocation of government funds, asking, "Is it really being used to help the people, or is it being wasted or taken by others?" Shafie also addressed recent corruption cases, including a school principal allegedly making false claims for RM85,000 and two officers suspected of taking bribes worth over RM600,000. He described the education system in Sabah as broken, with many teachers afraid to speak up. He criticised the GRS government for excessive spending on events, banners, and lucky draws to appear popular. "Millions are spent on publicity, while our roads are full of potholes, the electricity keeps going out, and prices keep going up. People are suffering. "This is not real progress; it is a failure of planning and leadership. The people of Sabah deserve better," he stressed. Shafie said Warisan aims to work with the people to build a better future, stating, "We want a government that is responsible, honest, and puts Sabahans first."
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Barnama
Pahang KPDN Seizes Vessel, 200,000 Litres Of Subsidised Diesel
PEKAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) arrested four foreign men and seized 200,000 litres of subsidised diesel, along with a ship to the total value in confiscation of RM565,000 under Ops Tiris at a jetty in Kuala Pahang here on Sunday. Its director, Jezlily Jamaluddin said the operation was carried out after they received intelligence from police regarding a ship that was anchored under suspicious circumstances. 'In an inspection, the ship's captain failed to present valid documents from the Controller of Supplies regarding ownership of the diesel oil transaction carried on board. 'Further inspection found that there were eight tank compartments on the ship containing a yellow liquid suspected to be subsidised diesel fuel," he said at a press conference here today. He said the diesel was estimated to be worth RM480,000, while the ship, which is registered under a private company in the country, is worth RM85,000. 'According to skipper, the vessel was forced to dock due to damage. He also stated that the diesel fuel being transported was used for ship repairs and was to be distributed to 30 other ships owned by a company based in Miri, Sarawak,' he said. Jezlily mentioned that due to this, the captain and three crew members, all foreign nationals in their 30s, were detained for further investigation under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. "We believe the ship has been docked here for two months and there has been a transfer of diesel fuel from the ship to tanker trucks. Meanwhile, the diesel fuel inside the ship is suspected to have been obtained from various shipyard locations,' he also said. He emphasised that any possession and distribution of controlled goods such as diesel without a valid licence is a serious offence and the authorities will continue taking strict action under the 'Kita Gempur' initiative.'
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Zahid urges Risda to diversify rubber products to stabilise local market prices
BAGAN DATUK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) to intensify efforts in diversifying downstream rubber products as a long-term strategy to stabilise local market prices. This, he said, is crucial to ensure smallholders are not solely dependent on government interventions to regulate prices, but instead help create sustained demand for rubber-based products. "Rubber scrap, for instance, can be used to produce biofuels. These products have been certified by standard-setting bodies and hold significant potential for development. "Successful commercialisation could lead to higher demand for these biofuels and drive up the price of rubber scrap," he told reporters after the Risda Madani Northern Zone Carnival 2025 at Dewan Dato' Mohamed Jamrah in Sungai Sumun today. Also present at the event were the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, secretary-general Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar; Risda chairman Manndzri Nasib and director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said there is strong potential for quality furniture manufacturing with mature rubberwood. "I have instructed for 40,000 hectares of rubber replanting to be carried out annually. However, the rubberwood must be properly treated to fetch higher prices and ensure greater durability, to align with overseas furniture market demands. "Muar is home to a furniture industry zone, and reports show that exports exceed RM85 billion, with over 70 percent of raw material sourced from rubberwood. "We are asking Risda to source rubber seeds that can produce suitable timber," he said. He expressed confidence that this initiative would boost Risda's income and enable dividend payouts to smallholders from the sale of treated rubberwood, thereby reducing reliance on the government. The carnival is a Risda initiative under the Madani Rural Aspirations framework introduced by Zahid, aimed at strengthening the development ecosystem for smallholder communities nationwide. The carnival showcased products by Risda-supported entrepreneurs, as well as the launch of the RisSMart Grocer concept store, a strategic marketing platform for a variety of products, including those from RisSMart 24 and RisSMart Butchery.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
DPM Ahmad Zahid urges RISDA to diversify rubber products to stabilise prices
BAGAN DATUK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) to step up diversifying downstream rubber products as a long-term strategy to stabilise local market prices. He said this is crucial to ensure smallholders are not solely dependent on government interventions to regulate prices, but instead help create sustained demand for rubber-based products. 'Rubber scrap, for instance, can be used to produce biofuels. These products have been certified by standard-setting bodies and hold significant potential for development. 'Successful commercialisation could lead to higher demand for these biofuels and drive up the price of rubber scrap,' he told reporters after the RISDA MADANI (KARRISMA) Northern Zone Carnival 2025 at Dewan Dato' Mohamed Jamrah in Sungai Sumun today. Also present at the event were the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, secretary-general Datuk Muhd Khair Razman Mohamed Annuar; RISDA chairman Manndzri Nasib and director-general Zainal Azni Zulkifli. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said there is strong potential for quality furniture manufacturing with mature rubberwood. 'I have instructed for 40,000 hectares of rubber replanting to be carried out annually. However, the rubberwood must be properly treated to fetch higher prices and ensure greater durability, to align with overseas furniture market demands. 'Muar is home to a furniture industry zone, and reports show that exports exceed RM85 billion, with over 70 percent of raw material sourced from rubberwood. We are asking RISDA to source rubber seeds that can produce suitable timber,' he said. He expressed confidence that this initiative would boost RISDA's income and enable dividend payouts to smallholders from the sale of treated rubberwood, thereby reducing reliance on the government. The KARRISMA Carnival is a RISDA initiative under the MADANI Rural Aspirations framework introduced by Ahmad Zahid, aimed at strengthening the development ecosystem for smallholder communities nationwide. The carnival showcased products by RISDA-supported entrepreneurs, as well as the launch of the RisSMart Grocer concept store, a strategic marketing platform for a variety of products, including those from RisSMart 24 and RisSMart Butchery.
