Enact law to bar modified vehicles
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) urged the authority to enact a law to prevent modified vehicles without approval of the authority on the road. Alluding to the basikal lajak issue, SPA chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng said till then, anyone who rides basikal lajak would have to face the law as it is a […]
The recent court’s decision on LAD can ensure house prices in Sarawak remain stable
KUCHING: The recent ruling of Kuching High Court that Liquidated Ascertained Damages (LAD) for late delivery of properties in Sarawak only starts from the signing of Sales And Purchase Agreement (SPA), and not from the date of booking – will ensure house prices remain stable. Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, a real estate developer in Kuching, […]
When will we get back our ‘lost Dewan seats’?: Patriots
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) welcomes the move to bring Sarawak and Sabah to the same level as Malaya. The association, however, has another concern; which is when the states will reclaim the 34.6 per cent representation in Dewan Rakyat. It noted that in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Malaya had 104 MPs or […]
SPA chairman supports proposal to recognise lion dance as sport
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng supports the proposal to recognise lion dance as an official sport. The Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) chairman commented that it would be good for everyone to learn lion dance as Malaysia is a multicultural country. “In this case, one day Malaysia can participate and win […]
More involvement from Undi18 generation
KUCHING: With the establishment of new wings catering to the younger generation, it is hoped that there would be more involvement of the Undi18 generation in civic engagement such as service to the community in the areas of health, education, and charity. In saying this, Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) secretary David Hii Chin Loung stressed […]
Association sends objection on proposed bill to PM
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has written to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to register their disappointment on a proposed bill to control and restrict the development of non-Muslim religions. SPA chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng noted that the proposal was recently announced by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious […]
Educate kids to stay away from paedophiles
BY Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Both parents and teachers play a significant role in protecting children from abuse, says the chairman of Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA). “We need to continuously educate our children on such dangers,” said Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng. “Sex education needs to be implemented in schools as a serious topic so […]
Check houses to ascertain suitability of home quarantine
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) has urged authorities to check homes of Covid-19 cases under Category 1 and Category 2 before imposing home quarantine, as not all homes are suitable for quarantine procedures. SPA chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang Heng said the availability of a separate room with separate washroom, good ventilation, and the number […]
Association hopes for a better Malaysia under Ismail Sabri
KUCHING: By inviting everyone to work as a team for the sake of national harmony, and move towards building consensus, is a great start to Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s term as Prime Minister, says Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA). “His promise to get Malaysia out of the health and economic crisis in one Big Malaysia […]
Allow dine-in for fully vaccinated diners
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) agrees with eatery owners that dine-ins be allowed in their premises after all workers have been fully vaccinated. SPA chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng claimed that SPA had recently gathered feedback from several coffee shops and eateries on the dine-in ban. “They feel that if they and their workers […]
