Sylverster Lim Kak Bin takes over from Soo Tien Ren as DAP Stampin branch Socialist Youth chief

KUCHING, June 8 2026: Sylverster Lim Kak Bin is now the new DAP Stampin branch Socialist Youth chief, taking over from Soo Tien Ren, at a recent branch election.

Caption: Newly elected Stampin branch Youth chief Sylverster Lim Kak Bin (left) with former Stampin Youth chief Soo Tien Ren

Lim has been an active in the youth cultural and community movements in Kuching.

Soo said the purpose of rebuilding DAP Stampin branch Socialist Youth was to provide more young people with a platform to participate in politics, serve the community, and pursue the ideals they believe in.

Now that Stampin Youth has gradually been reorganised and strengthened, Soo believes it is time for more young people to step forward, shoulder responsibilities, and exercise leadership.

He said that as he has now taken up the position of Sarawak DAP Youth, he hopes to pass the Stampin Youth platform to a new generation of young leaders.

“This will allow more young people from different backgrounds, with different strengths and ideas, to be involved in public affairs and contribute to Stampin, Kuching, and Sarawak,” Soo said im a statement.

“Politics should not be a stage reserved for only a few. Youth politics must continue to renew itself and pass the baton to the next generation.

“We want to give more young people the opportunity to do what they want to do and to push for the change they believe in,” he said.

Soo also expressed full confidence in Lim’s leadership, saying that he has long been active in various youth cultural movements in Kuching.

Apart from actively promoting lion dance culture, Lim is also a football coach and has organised several state-level football tournaments.

He has maintained close engagement with youth groups over the years.

Soo described Lim as not only a hands-on executor, but also a young leader capable of leading a team, uniting young people, and turning ideas into action.

“Sylverster is not someone who merely talks. He is someone who works, organises, and is willing to take responsibility. I believe that under his leadership, Stampin DAPSY will continue to grow and develop a direction that belongs to the new generation of young people,” he said.

Soo stressed that stepping down as Stampin Youth chief does not mean he is leaving youth work in Stampin.

He said he will continue to fully support Lim in in leading Stampin Youth, and will also work with him and more young leaders at the Sarawak Youth level to promote greater youth participation in public affairs, community service, cultural and sports activities, as well as political training.

He also thanked all party comrades, young friends, and community partners who supported the rebuilding of Stampin Youth.

He said Stampin Youth will continue to serve as a platform connecting young people with society, so that youth will not merely be passive participants, but an important force in driving change.

Develop your land for modern agricultural activities, Dr Jerip advises Dayak landowners

PADAWAN, June 8 2026: Deputy Minister of Transport Dr Jerip Susil has urged the Dayak community to make full use of their village and native customary rights (NCR) lands for modern and commercial agricultural activities to increase their income and stimulate local economic development.

Caption: Bidayuh girls in the colourful costumes ready to take part in the Rami Sibayan Nga Man Tubi Bauh at Kampung Punau 

He said that among the modern and commercial agricultural activities that can be implemented are the cultivation of paddy, bananas, oil palm, and other crops that can generate income.

He suggested the development of the agro-tourism sector, such as 'homestay' and glamping based on the beauty of the paddy fields, especially in the Rabak Bah area, Kampung Punau as a new source of income for the residents.

"The government is always ready to help if the residents show commitment and determination in developing their respective areas," he said when speaking at the Rami Sibayan Nga Man Tubi Bauh Kampung Punau 2026 celebration yesterday.

Dr Jerip  stressed the importance of providing basic infrastructure such as agricultural roads, electricity supply and irrigation systems to support the development of the agricultural sector more systematically in the Kampung Punau area and the Mambong DUN area in particular.

The Rami Sibayan Nga Man Tubi Bauh Kampung Punau 2026 celebration was lively and colourful with the customs and culture of the Bidayuh Bisegu community, thus fueling the spirit of unity among the local residents.

Various cultural and traditional activities were held throughout the programme, making this celebration not only a platform for strengthening friendships, but also a continuous effort to preserve the Bidayuh cultural identity to be inherited by future generations.