DAP Sarawak MPs to play role as backbenchers

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak MPs will continue to serve as the government’s backbenchers and speak up for the people of Sarawak even though none was appointed into the unity government of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. DAP Sarawak chairman, Chong Chieng Jen in a congratulatory statement to the appointed deputy ministers, said […]

Unity govt, a new dawn for Sarawak and country

With the formation of a ‘unity government,’ Malaysia and even Sarawak may see a new dawn, says Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan). He asserted that the “Sarawak First” slogan will sound hollow and meaningless when the whole country goes to the dock. Following the formation of the unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar […]

Solution is to increase vet staff to tackle rabies, says Chong

KUCHING: The Veterinary Public Health (Amendment) Bill 2022 is not the solution to the manpower shortage in the Veterinary Department, especially in dealing with rabies. DAP-Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen said this when debating in support of the Bill which allows the State Veterinary Authority to delegate its functions and duties to any public officer, […]

Chong challenges Lo to a debate

KUCHING: Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen threw down the gauntlet to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Lo Khere Chiang for a debate on the role of an MP. The challenge was issued after Chong claimed that Lo was ‘confused’ on the actual role of an MP compared to his role as a council chairman after […]

Thugs extort man for trying to leave dodgy job

KUCHING: A man was threatened after attempting to quit his job, which he believed involved illegal activities, according to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen. Speaking at a press conference held in front of the police station in Padungan here on Tuesday (Oct 25), Chong revealed that he accompanied the 21-year-old man, […]

GE15: Give full support for Chong, says DAP veteran

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) veteran Lim Kit Siang has called for full support for Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen in the 15th General Election (GE15). “I appeal to (constituents in) Stampin to continue to support Chong. Chong at Stampin, it can be said that it is a ‘do or die’ election for him. It […]

Waste disposal carpark in Kota Samarahan irks Padungan rep

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen expressed his dismay over a carpark turned into a waste disposal site by illegal dumpers in Kota Samarahan. Hence, he called on Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who is the Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister to act on the matter. The car park […]

Sarawak given preferentially harsh treatment by PH gov’t, Fazzrudin tells Chong

KUCHING: Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has called out Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen for the latter’s attempt at fact-twisting. He dismissed the DAP leader’s argument that the previous Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government gave the state government preferential treatment to have the RM1 billion paid by […]

Adequate street lighting needed at 7th mile says DAP’s Kong

KUCHING: The relevant authorities, be it local councils or JKR, must always ensure that there is adequate street lighting on all major roads to provide a safe driving experience for the road users, said Micheal Kong, who is special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen. Kong yesterday said it has been many months […]

Chong files appeal to overturn High Court decision

KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has filed an appeal to overturn a decision of the Kuching High Court in respect of the Sarawak government and the State Financial Authority’s (SFA) ‘black hole’ defamation lawsuit brought against him.He was ordered by the Kuching High Court to pay damages in the sum […]