True measure of society is helping others: Lo
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has urged the people to get involved in their community, either through volunteering, donating or raising awareness. He said it is important to give back and help those who are less fortunate. Speaking at the inaugural Humanitarian Partner Appreciation Day at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day […]
Tribute to Padawan Municipal Council’s former boss
Finally, on April 1, Lo Khere Chiang, stepped down after 12 years as the chairman of Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). It is not easy for Lo, who is Batu Kitang assemblyman, because the role is suitable for him. However, he has to abide by the decision of his superior, the Minister for Public Health, Housing […]
Illegal dumping: Council warns of fines, jail
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council has warned that anyone caught dumping renovation or construction waste illegally will face fines and potentially even jail time. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said under the Local Authorities Cleanliness By Law 1999, the first offence will result in a fine of RM1,000, while a second will result in a […]
Provision of MARRIS funds insufficient, says Lo
KUCHING: There should be an increase in the Malaysian Road Records Information System (MARRIS) funds which are important to the local councils, opined Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman said that there is no significant increase with currently only 22,700 per kilometres of roads registered for maintenance under the […]
MPP chairman explains the need for a new office
KUCHING: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) office is a long-term plan to complement development plans, said Lo Khere Chiang. The MPP chairman said the existing old MPP office does not have an auditorium, multi-purpose hall or gardens. Hence, the building that will be built on a 20-acre site will be equipped with a natural […]
MPP chief sounds alarm over rising road casualties
KUCHING: Accidents and fatalities on the road in the Padawan area have near doubled in the last two years. A worried Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang on Tuesday appealed to all motorists to keep safety foremost on their mind when they get behind the wheel. Shortly after a full council meeting he […]
Work to improve Kota Sentosa Market’s facilities will begin in February
KUCHING: Work to improve facilities at the Kota Sentosa Market is in the pipeline until the procurement process is complete before the work begins in February this year. According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang, in a statement today, the council has always been very responsible in ensuring that all markets under […]
Flood mitigation not under local councils’ purview
KUCHING: Flood mitigation masterplan is not under the purview of local councils, said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman, Lo Khere Chiang. Lo stressed that the federal government, particularly its department, Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) is responsible for flood mitigation. He pointed out that the federal government proposes flood mitigation plans for major drainage […]
Council to continue promoting toilet hygiene
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will extend the clean toilet competition in an effort to continue fostering a clean toilet culture in the community. Its chairman, Lo Khere Chiang, believes that such an initiative might be of significant encouragement in maintaining a clean culture among people and communities, particularly in the aspect of clean […]
Batu Kitang needs one more secondary school
There is a need to establish another secondary school in the Batu Kitang constituency to cater to the increasing number of schoolchildren. In pointing this out, Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang), he said the population in Padawan, including Batu Kitang, was growing fast and there were many children in Padawan and Batu Kitang who were […]
