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 […]
Waste disposal: MPP calls for change of habits
KUCHING: Daily habits among the community on solid waste management need to change to bring about environmental well-being. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said in this instance the practice of recycling and maintaining cleanliness, especially in residential areas, must start from the grassroots. “This needs to be done, starting from ourselves as […]
Idris chides Chong for blaming GPS for inflation
KUCHING: Datuk Idris Buang has slammed Stampin candidate Chong Chieng Jen for pointing fingers at Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) over the uncontrolled inflation rate. GPS publicity and media relations chairman Datuk Idris Buang stated that the world was facing inflation, however, Malaysia stood well as it still managed to churn out assistance to the people […]
Video of Lo and Chong over fire incident making its rounds on social media
KUCHING: A video of two candidates contesting in the Stampin seat in the 15th general election (GE15), arguing about water supply during the fire incident at 3rd Mile Maong Bazaar – has been making its rounds on the social media since yesterday. It started with Sarawak Dap chairman Chong Chieng Jen, approaching Gabungan Parti Sarawak […]
Credentials make Lo better candidate: Yap
KUCHING: Stampin candidate Lo Khere Chiang is second to none when it comes to having an intimate knowledge of the constituency. He has accrued such knowledge through his position as Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman which serves most of Stampin. In stating this SUPP Kota Sentosa branch chairman and Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap described […]
Ang Cheng Ho quarry rejuvenation project progressing well
KUCHING: The first phase of the rejuvenation project for the Ang Cheng Ho quarry in Batu Kawah is running smoothly. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the project is currently 78 per cent complete, despite the delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to thank the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), […]
Students take part in beach clean-up
KUCHING: Thirty students took part in a community service project to clean up Trombol Beach here. The clean-up was carried out by St Joseph’s Private Secondary School in collaboration with Padawan Municipal Council. “Participating in a beach clean-up event is a better way to conserve the environment by removing trash and other debris that could […]
Public market hawkers urged to participate in anti-rat campaign
KUCHING: Hawkers at public markets are urged to participate in the rat control campaign by constantly practising cleanliness to avoid rat-borne diseases. In an effort to spread awareness, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) organised the ‘Gotong-Royong Pembersihan Pasar Awam’ programme at the Kota Padawan public market, Batu 10 here, on Monday (Aug 1). According to a […]
Council workers show the way
KUCHING: As a message to get traders to get into the act, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) workers cleaned the ditches around the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) farmer’s market in Matang Jaya on Wednesday (July 28). The activity was part of the ‘Clean Town’ programme in conjunction with the ongoing Kuching Cleanliness Month. MPP chairman […]
Keeping Metrocity Clean
KUCHING: The Metrocity Plogging Walk ‘You See Litter, You Pick It Up’ was recently held in conjunction with Kuching City Cleanliness Month. Trienekens Sarawak said the event was jointly organised by the Commission of the City of Kuching North (DBKU), Chong Kia Hoi Realty Sdn Bhd, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Department of Environment (DOE), Natural […]
