Call to extend movement control order
KUCHING: Senator Robert Lau is of the opinion that the movement control order (MCO) should be extended by another two weeks in Sibu division. “MCO should be extended by another two weeks as the Covid-19 figure is still very high in Sibu division,” the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman told New Sarawak […]
Open hotels for quarantine
KUCHING: Hoteilers in Sibu have again been urged to open their hotels as Covid-19 quarantine centres. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Senator Robert Lau said this was in view of the latest pandemic outbreak in Sibu. “Many hotels are facing an economic downturn. However, when there is a business opportunity, many hoteliers […]
Support current government
SIBU: Residents of Bawang Assan are urged to support the current Sarawak government to ensure a better future. During a meet-the-people function at Rh Dennis Assan, Bawang Assan here on Monday (Dec 7), Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew has advised the people to support the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. He said the main responsibility […]
One rule to fit all not applicable
SIBU: The closures of all schools throughout the country is not a well thought out action plan to deal with Covid-19 spread. It is reactionary and again using one rule to fit all, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. “Since the start of the pandemic in March, large areas of Sarawak remain green zones and […]
A testament to Chinese strength, unity
SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the new wing of the United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu Division’s building here on Wednesday (Oct 21). The building, completed in 2002 after five years of construction, is an iconic building for the Chinese. The Sarawak government had allocated RM1 million to UCA to […]
Longhouse folk urged to support GPS
SIBU: Longhouse folk in Bawang Assan constituency have been urged to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 12th State Election (PRN12). Dewan Negara Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said GPS had planned many development projects for the people, especially in the rural areas. “Only GPS is capable of implementing the infrastructure development, meeting your basic […]
Great help in reducing flooding
SIBU: Bunds and pumping stations here built by the government have greatly reduced flooding in some low-lying areas during the period of heavy rain. Senator Robert Lau when contacted said several parts of Sibu were flooded on Monday (Sept 7). “The flood was caused by unusually heavy rainfall in upriver areas over the last few […]
Malaysia needs to invest more in healthcare
KUCHING: There is a need to increase allocation for the health system of the country, says Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. He said the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on society and the health sector had to shoulder such a huge burden. “We need to train and retrain our best healthcare staff. We need […]
RM900k rebuilding loan approved for longhouse
SIBU: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has approved a rebuilding loan amounting to RM900,000 for 30 family units of Rumah Entering Usah longhouse here. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch said it had a role in this success. Senator Robert Lau visited the site today (August 22) to perform an earth-breaking […]
‘Stop living in the past’
MIRI: Chairman of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew has been chided for having quoted studies and reports on Sibu’s flood issues made more than 10 years ago. “Has the Senator forgotten that we in the second half of 2020? Why did he insist on recollecting a report […]
