GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — A DAP assemblyman has urged the city council to implement a master plan on the care of ancient trees to prevent any untoward incidents. Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Zeng said there is a need for a more aggressive plan by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to maintain … Read more
SIBU, March 10 — The incidence of online scams has now reached a ‘very worrying’ level, says Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng. Citing data from Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department, he said from January to November last year, 32,462 online scam cases were recorded, which had incurred losses amounting to RM1.3 billion. “And based … Read more
ORANGE, Calif. , Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Astiva Health Inc., a fast-growing Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) health plan dedicated to reshaping personalized and comprehensive healthcare is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest facility, the Los Angeles-Koreatown Activity Center. This center was inaugurated on Dec. 16, 2023, in … Read more
SIBU, Feb 11 — Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng praised the Sibu Teochew Association’s Chinese New Year (CNY) open house initiative this year for emphasising unity. He said the association also introduced Chinese culture such as exhibition stalls such as Chinese calligraphy writing, culture, traditional games, quizzes and games during its open house. “It’s very … Read more
KUCHING, Feb 11 — The development of the new Bagak township is set to be a game changer for the Opar constituency, said its assemblyman Billy Sujang. He said this new township located strategically near the Pan Borneo Highway will provide positive effects in socioeconomics and tourism to the local population. The first phase will … Read more
SIBU, Feb 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been urged to expedite the investigation into a case involving a policeman, said to have cheated a man of nearly RM500,000. In making this call, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said the victim, in his 60s, lodged a report at the Sibu police station today. … Read more
KLANG, Dec 23 — Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) needs to be the main bulwark in the fight against extremist thinking, brought by some political parties as a tool to undermine stability and harmony in this country. Selangor Amanah representative, Abbas Salimmi Che Azmi, said that such thinking can poison and damage the understanding of the … Read more
KUCHING, Dec 23 — In his Christmas message, Ba’Kelalan state assemblyman Baru Bian today urged all Malaysians to play their role in maintaining peace in the country. He said everyone must ensure that peace prevails for years to come. “Despite the exploitation of racial and religious issues by certain political leaders to divide the races, … Read more
KUCHING, Nov 22 — The recent announcement by AirAsia to cease direct flights between Miri and Singapore is “most unfortunate”, said Adam Yii (GPS-Pujut). He explained this is because the Miri-Singapore sector is the resort city’s only international link. “I urge both the state and federal Transport Ministry to ensure that there are adequate direct … Read more
KUCHING, Nov 21 — Baru Bian (PSB-Ba Kelalan) has no doubt that Sarawak will truly benefit from the passing of the historic Sarawak Ombudsman Bill 2023 if its well-drafted provisions are adhered to closely. Recording his support for the Bill, he said establishing a statutory Ombudsman’s office in Sarawak to be called ‘Sarawak Ombudsman’ is … Read more
