Film tourism can attract FDI: Yap
KUCHING: Film tourism can become one of the most important sub-tourism sectors in Sarawak. In stating this, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the tourism industry is one of the main driving forces of the Sarawak economy. “I firmly believe that tourism is the main vehicle to promote Sarawak to the world. “However, to stay […]
Malaysian Family concept brings benefits
KUCHING: The concept of the Malaysian Family needs to be implemented at the grassroots level, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said that the concept has brought many benefits to the people. For example, he said, through that concept people could buy cheaper cooking oil under government subsidies. He was officiating at Merdeka @ […]
Man fined for threatening nephews
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced a 43-year-old local man to a fine of RM2,000 in default two months’ jail for threatening three nephews with a machete because he felt disrespected. Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi meted out the sentence on Azman Mohammad after he pleaded guilty to the charges under Section 506 of the Penal Code. […]
Gardener jailed for beating wife over infidelity
KUCHING: A gardener was jailed for two weeks and fined RM2,000 for beating his wife over her infidelity. He had suspected his wife of cheating with another man after reading their WhatsApp conversations. The Magistrates’ Court here on Friday (19 August) sentenced the 26-year-old accused from Niah after he pleading guilty to two charges read […]
Call to improve Kota Sentosa road condition
By Jasmine Badun KUCHING: The government is urged to improve road condition in Kota Sentosa area near here. The road conditions in Kota Sentosa particularly the 7th Mile Commercial Centre area are simply deplorable, said Michael Kong in a statement released yesterday (May 26). According to the special assistant to Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong […]
Elderly man dies in 4WD vehicle
KUCHING: An elderly man passed out inside a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle when it collided with metal gate behind a shop lot here. According to the State Bomba Operation Centre, it received an emergency call about a self-accident early this morning at 2.27 am “The accident involved a 4WD vehicle at Lorong Liu Shan Bang, […]
Yap ready to face nemesis Chong in Kota Sentosa
KUCHING: With the nomination and polling days for the 12th state election finally announced by the Election Commission, both the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and opposition camps have declared their readiness for battle. SUPP Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap has indicated his readiness to do battle again for the Kota Sentosa constituency with […]
Tireless Yap eager to unseat Chong in rematch
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman Wilfred Yap wants to have another go at Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. In their last outing Chong defeated Yap by a margin of 2,819 votes in the race for the Kota Sentosa seat, but Yap is undeterred. “I have been […]
Stampin, Sentosa applicants urged to collect the Kenyalang Gold Card
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak is lending a helping hand to distribute Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGCs) to applicants in the Stampin and Sentosa areas who have yet to receive their cards. “We will put the list on our DAP Facebook so members of the public who are waiting for their KGC can check our […]
Party bureau chief keeps eye on upkeep of park
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) chief, Wilfred Yap, will continue to monitor and ensure that all efforts to improve the upkeep of Mei Lee Villa Recreational Park are carried out and completed properly. Yap, who is also SUPP Kota Sentosa branch chairman, along with Penghulu Lai Boon Khee and Kapitan […]
