Chong to seek more funds for flood mitigation in Sarawak
KUCHING: State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen is ready to fight for more funds for flood mitigation projects in Sarawak when Parliament sits again in February next year. He said flash floods in several urban areas, including Kuching, were a long-standing issue, which often occurred during heavy downpours. The Stampin Member of Parliament (MP) said […]
Govt called to look into existing MPP’s CCTV system
KUCHING: Sarawak government should look into the closed-circuit television (CCTV) programme before embarking on another similar large-scale project. Michael Kong, Special Assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, was referring to the Kuching Smart City Initiative, where the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government will collaborate with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) […]
Call to remove middlemen in cement import
KUCHING: The Sarawak government should liberalise the importation of cement from overseas, says DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen. In proposing this, Chong said the proposed move by the state government in allowing only the joint venture companies of SEDC (Sarawak Economic Development Corporation) and BDA (Bintulu Development Authority) to import cement from Thailand may […]
DAP Sarawak MPs to play role as backbenchers
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak MPs will continue to serve as the government’s backbenchers and speak up for the people of Sarawak even though none was appointed into the unity government of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. DAP Sarawak chairman, Chong Chieng Jen in a congratulatory statement to the appointed deputy ministers, said […]
Unity govt, a new dawn for Sarawak and country
With the formation of a ‘unity government,’ Malaysia and even Sarawak may see a new dawn, says Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan). He asserted that the “Sarawak First” slogan will sound hollow and meaningless when the whole country goes to the dock. Following the formation of the unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar […]
Solution is to increase vet staff to tackle rabies, says Chong
KUCHING: The Veterinary Public Health (Amendment) Bill 2022 is not the solution to the manpower shortage in the Veterinary Department, especially in dealing with rabies. DAP-Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen said this when debating in support of the Bill which allows the State Veterinary Authority to delegate its functions and duties to any public officer, […]
Chong challenges Lo to a debate
KUCHING: Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen threw down the gauntlet to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Lo Khere Chiang for a debate on the role of an MP. The challenge was issued after Chong claimed that Lo was ‘confused’ on the actual role of an MP compared to his role as a council chairman after […]
Thugs extort man for trying to leave dodgy job
KUCHING: A man was threatened after attempting to quit his job, which he believed involved illegal activities, according to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen. Speaking at a press conference held in front of the police station in Padungan here on Tuesday (Oct 25), Chong revealed that he accompanied the 21-year-old man, […]
GE15: Give full support for Chong, says DAP veteran
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) veteran Lim Kit Siang has called for full support for Stampin incumbent Chong Chieng Jen in the 15th General Election (GE15). “I appeal to (constituents in) Stampin to continue to support Chong. Chong at Stampin, it can be said that it is a ‘do or die’ election for him. It […]
Waste disposal carpark in Kota Samarahan irks Padungan rep
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen expressed his dismay over a carpark turned into a waste disposal site by illegal dumpers in Kota Samarahan. Hence, he called on Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian who is the Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister to act on the matter. The car park […]
