Love means helping the less fortunate, says DPM Fadillah

KUCHING, March 14 2026 - The value of love and mutual advice are important foundations in shaping a harmonious community life.

Deputy Premier Fadillah Yusof: The practice of helping each other can create a more harmonious, peaceful and harmonious life regardless of background. - Photo by Information Dept

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Fadillah Yusof said that this spirit needs to be continued to be nurtured through various welfare initiatives, including programmes to support the needy.

He said, when officiating the 'Santunan Kasih Seindah Syawal 2026' Contribution Programme held here today, that one way to express love in society is to help those who are less fortunate.

"Programmes such as this Santunan Kasih reflect the value of love in society and when we help each other, a sense of concern and love for each other will be born," he said.

He added that the practice of helping each other can create a more harmonious, peaceful and harmonious life regardless of background.

Fadillah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya, hopes that parents, the community and local leaders are always aware and monitor the condition of children so that they do not get caught up in negative symptoms such as drug abuse.

“In today’s world, the challenges are getting bigger with the rapid development of technology and this also shows how broad our responsibility is to the community around us,” he said.

He also called on the community to play a role in ensuring that the country remains peaceful, stable and prosperous, especially when the world is facing various conflicts and wars at the global level.

Earlier, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) and Samariang Legislative Member (SLM) Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali in her welcoming speech said that the programme was an annual initiative aimed at strengthening ties and sharing joy with those in need in conjunction with the month of Ramadan and the approaching Syawal.

According to her, the programme also aimed to bring joy to the community in the Samariang area through the provision of duit raya assistance in addition to strengthening the welfare network and community unity.

At the event, a total of 150 recipients from the Samariang State Legislative Assembly (DUN) received duit raya financial assistance and baskets of Hari Raya sweets.

Also present were Director of the Unit for Other Religious Affairs (UNIFOR) Georgina Apphia Nagau, Executive Secretary of Sarawak State Fire Service, Organizing Chairman Hanifah Saet and other invited guests.

 

Btg Lupar 1 bridge, Malaysia's longest bridge spanning over a river, is to open to public in mid-May, says JKR Samarahan

SAMARAHAN, March 14 2026:  Batang Lupar 1 bridge, Malaysia’s longest bridge spanning over a river, is scheduled to open to public middle of May this year.

Caption: Batang Lupar 1 bridge ready  to open to public in May this year 

Samarahan Division Public Works Department,  in an update on the construction today, said the construction  of the bridge is now almost completed.

“The Batang Lupar 1 Bridge is  expected to open to the public in mid-May 2026, thus improving the connectivity of Sarawak's coastal road network,” it said.

Previously, Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said the project was currently on schedule, expressing his confidence that construction could be fully completed according to the set timeline.

Uggah, who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, said the 4.8-kilometer-long bridge connecting Sebuyau and Maludam is among the strategic projects of the Sarawak government to enhance the connectivity network, especially in the area.

According to him, once the bridge network was fully completed, land travel from Kuching to Limbang would  no longer require ferry services.

He also said the project would play an important role in completing the coastal road connections and main roads linking Sebuyau, Asajaya, and Gedong with Triso and Maludam.

Batang Lupar 1 bridge was one of the federal mega bridge projects in Sarawak cancelled by the Pakatan Harapan(PH) when it came to power following its victory in the 2018 general election.

However, the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government took over, using the state funds, so that its construction  would continue without disruption. 

Stretching over 4.8 km, the Batang Lupar 1 bridge is the longest spanning over a in Malaysia.

Once completed, the structure will connect the town of Sebuyau in Samarahan to Triso-Maludam-Pusa in Betong, and later replace the Sebuyau-Triso ferry service.

The project includes the construction of a two-lane cable-stayed bridge, which meets the road standard of JKR R5 with a clearance of 250 m in width, and 26 m in height for large vessels to pass through.

This project, costing about RM900 million, was orginally planned to be completed in 2025. However due to unforeseen circumstances, the completion date wad  adjuste

The project was approved when the Barisan Nasional was in power. Its construction started in 2021.

 

 

Larry Sng says he will help those without motorcyle licences in Julau in their applications

JULAU, March 14 2026: Member of Parliament Larry Sng has said that he will help youth and residents in his Julau parliamentary constituency to obtain licences during a programme that  will be organised in collaboration with the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Caption: Julau MP Larry Sng chairing a meeting at his service centre 

The programme “MyLesen” will be organized in collaboration with the Julau Parliamentary Service Centre and he expects at least 1000 participants aged 16 years and above who do not have a licence.

“I hope the people in the Julau parliamentary constituency seize the opportunity and can drive motorcycles legally,” he wrote on his Facebook.

In addition, he said the programme will give talks on traffic rules and regulations.

“There is now a fuel subsidy on condition that only licencees can access the service.

“Therefore, the participants will also enjoy the subsidy service if they have a valid licence,” Larry stressed.

In addition, he attended the annual general meeting of Julau parliamentary constituency’s Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PDK), a community-based rehabilitation initiative for persons with disabilities (OKU), especially children and adolescents, aimed at providing education, vocational training, and social integration.

Larry said he was re-elected as chairman of  PDK Julau for the second term from 2026 to 2028.

He said he hopes PDK can do as many activities as last year.

“I hope more members and participants in PDK Julau,” he said, adding that there are still many people with disabilities who cannot receive assistance and this is a way to deliver assistance to them.