Yii calls for transparency on special grant formula
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to be transparent on the formula that was agreed to with the Sarawak and Sabah governments on the special grants for both states. Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii said while he welcomes the increase of the grant to RM300 million, the most important is a clear and set […]
Yii: Think twice before building flagpole in Petra Jaya; funds could be used for public infrastructure, healthcare, education
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii appealed to the state government and the premier to reconsider their plans to erect the country’s highest flagpole in Petra Jaya. “It is reported that the flagpole is being erected to mark Sarawak’s achievements in regaining its rights and privileges under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), including the elevation […]
Kelvin Yii optimistic about his chances
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching Democratic Action Party (DAP) candidate Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen arrived at the SJK(C) Stampin voting centre in Jalan Kempas at 9.10am to cast his vote for the Stampin constituency this morning (November 19). Dr. Yii, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Youth chief, said he was optimistic about his chances but was leaving […]
Malaysians in NZ told to report to the Malaysian High Commission
KUCHING: All Malaysians who are currently residing in New Zealand have been told to report themselves to the Malaysian High Commission should there be an emergency which requires governmental assistance. Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for Health, Science and Innovation Chairman Dr Kelvin Yii said there are an estimated 17,000 Malaysians in New Zealand; however, some […]
Constituent receives allocation to pursue studies
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has handed over some allocations to a young man to pursue his studies. According to Dr Yii, the young man whom he met, was from his constituency who received an offer to study in an army university in Kuala Lumpur to pursue his dream. “So, I had the […]
Need for effective checks and balances in GLCs
KUCHING: A member of parliament has called for proper checks and balances and accountability in the running of government-linked companies (GLCs) and agencies. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said all state GLCs which have at their disposal billions of ringgit, should report directly to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) to ensure accountability and proper […]
Help shape nation’s future
KUCHING: Young voters are encouraged to exercise their right in the upcoming 15th General Election in order to be heard. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said young people might not be politically aware but that did not mean they could not distinguish right from wrong. “I believe young people are not just leaders of […]
DAP to place emphasis on young candidates for GE15
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) will be placing more emphasis on young candidates for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15). “But, announcements of the candidates would be made once Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had determined the exact date for the polls,” said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. On whether he would […]
Ministry must explain Pfizer vaccine expiry date extension, says MP
KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) must clarify and provide proper explanation on the decision by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) Drug Control Authority (DCA) to extend the expiry date for Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine stock. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii stated that this was to allay public concerns on the safety and effectiveness […]
The public needs to be informed on reasons and locations of COVID-19 surge
KUCHING: The government and relevant authorities have been urged to improve data transparency in COVID-19 management in releasing the number of daily cases as well as detected clusters in Sarawak. Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii said this was not to instil fear or create panic, but to keep the public informed […]