Welfare office tracing the whereabouts of woman who abandones her three children

SAMARAHAN, JUNE 10, 2026 – The Samarahan Division Social Welfare Office  is tracing the whereabouts of the biological mother or next of kin of three children who have been abandoned since 2024 to assist in their protection, welfare and placement.

Caption The three children who are abandoned by their biological mother 

They are Qaireen Zenia Amanda binti Abduillah, 14 years nine months,  Qariel Zafrel Ariffin  bin Zainul,11, and Qairee Zarel Azzib bin Zainul, 8 years old.

They are currently under the care of protection officer Rosita Ramlee.

The welfare office, in an appeal statement, said the Child Protection Office has received a public complaint regarding a child suspected of being neglected by her biological mother.

It said the investigation found that the child has two other siblings.

The children’s father is currently serving a prison sentence, while the whereabouts of the biological mother are unknown.

Currently, the three children are being cared for by their aunt, who is their father's younger sister.

The welfare office said further investigation found that the biological mother had neglected and refused to provide adequate care, food, clothing and shelter to the children as provided for under Paragraph 17(1)(d), Children's Act 2001.

It said efforts are being carried out to safeguard the welfare of the children and to obtain relevant information for the purpose of placement management and further action by the Child Protector.

“In this regard, the Social Welfare Department is requesting the cooperation of the public or individuals who know the biological mother or heirs of the children to come forward to assist in the investigation and documentation matters under the Children Act 2001,” the welfare office said.

It said given that these children require care and protection under Section 17(1)(d) of the Children Act 2001, a court order has been obtained and they are now placed under the temporary care of a Fit and Suitable Person (OYLS) in accordance with Section 25(2)(b) and Section 19(2)(b) of the Children Act 2001, effective from May 25, 2026.

“This step is taken to ensure that their welfare, safety and emotional stability continue to be protected while efforts to trace the biological heirs continue,” the welfare office sai.

The welfare office appealed to the biological mother or any next of kin who has relevant information is requested to attend or contact:

Samarahan Division Social Welfare Office

Ground Floor, Resident Building

94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak

Case Protection Officer: Puan Rosita Binti Ramlee

Telephone: 082-671191

Email: rositaramlee@jkm.gov.my

Senior offiicials, energy experts from Sarawak, Poland hold discussions to map out bilateral partnership in hydrogen technology

KUCHING, June 10 2026:  Senior officials and energy experts from Sarawak and the Wielkopolska region of Poland convened for a high-level roundtable discussion at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today to map out a bilateral partnership in hydrogen technology and clean energy development.

 
The 40-minute closed-door session highlighted a deep alignment between Sarawak’s green energy ambitions and Wielkopolska’s established regional hydrogen framework, signaling a shared intent to accelerate the global energy transition through international collaboration.

The roundtable opened with comparative presentations showcasing Sarawak’s large-scale hydrogen production goals alongside Wielkopolska’s regional hydrogen advancements.

"What strikes me is how much common ground there is. Both regions are navigating the energy transition, both have the ambition, and both are looking for the right partners to accelerate that journey together," Deputy Sarawak Secretary Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said in his remarks.

He delegates focused on identifying immediate areas for technical cooperation across production, storage, distribution, and end-use applications like mobility and industrial heating.

A key point of interest for the Sarawak delegation was understanding European regulatory and certification frameworks, which could prove critical as the state positions itself as a premier hydrogen exporter in the Asia-Pacific region.

The session explored whether immediate technical work should prioritize policy and standards harmonization, collaborative research and development (R&D), or joint commercial ventures.

Recognising that infrastructure cannot succeed without a specialized workforce, the roundtable discussed institutional linkages between Polish research entities and Sarawakian universities, including Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak campus and Swinburne University of Technology, Kuching.

The dialogue, which has been developing in tandem with the Polish Embassy, reached a milestone as officials debated the architecture of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The discussions centred on ensuring the prospective MoU includes strict accountability mechanisms and deliverables rather than remaining purely aspirational. 

The representatives also evaluated investment pipelines, looking at ways to connect Polish businesses and trade missions directly with joint-venture opportunities in Sarawak’s growing hydrogen ecosystem.

To maintain momentum through the end of 2026, the delegations laid the groundwork for concrete pilot projects and reciprocal visits.

Plans are underway for a formal study tour for Sarawak officials to visit key technological sites in Wielkopolska, potentially timed to coincide with Poland’s premier H2Poland forum.

Additionally, the roundtable discussed opening up specific Sarawakian datasets and project sites for collaborative pilot testing using Polish methodologies. 

Julau MP: Kalong Ningkan, Tawi Sli should be accorded the respect and recognition they deserve

KUCHING, June 10 2026: Julau Member of Parliament Larry Sng has asked that past leaders who helped shape the state be accorded the respect and recognition they deserve, not just the later leaders.

 

Caption: Julau MP Larry Sng says that much recognition is accorded to the contribution of later chief ministers

He said as Sarawak continues to mature as a confident and self-governing region, it is important that “we also take time to reflect on how we honour the leaders who built the foundations of our state.”

“Today, much recognition is rightly accorded to the contributions of our later chief ministers,” Sng, who is also Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president, said in his Facebook post.

“However, we should also ask whether sufficient recognition has been given to Sarawak’s earliest chief ministers, particularly the late Stephen Kalong Ningkan and Penghulu Tawi Sli, who led Sarawak during some of the most important years in our history.

“It is also worth noting that while later chief ministers have been accorded the state’s highest honour, the Satria Bintang Sarawak (Pehin Sri), our earliest chief ministers did not receive equivalent recognition.

“This observation is not intended to diminish the achievements of any subsequent leader,” he said, adding that rather, it raises a broader question of historical balance and fairness in how “we remember those who served Sarawak.”

He said the Dayaks remain the largest ethnic community in Sarawak and have contributed immensely to the state’s development.

He said recognising the sacrifices and achievements of the early Dayak chief ministers is therefore not merely a matter of ethnic representation.

“It is about ensuring that the story of Sarawak is told in full, and that all those who helped shape our state are accorded the respect and recognition they deserve.

“History should not be viewed through the lens of who came later or who held power longer. Instead, we should honour every generation of leaders according to their contribution.

“In doing so, we strengthen our shared Sarawakian identity and ensure that no chapter of our history is forgotten,” Sng said.

Woman scammed of RM3,000 after responding to advertisement posted on Facebook

KUCHING, June 10 2026: Sarawak Consumers’ Association (PPS)  has reminded members of the public to be wary with advertisements that offer “free inspection” service on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Caption: PPS president Dr Wynson Ong Teck Ping hearing the complaint from the woman 

Its president Dr Wynson Ong Teck Ping said PPS has received a complaint from a woman involving a leak repair service advertised on Facebook with a “Free Inspection” offer.

“A woman claimed to have paid RM3,000 for the repair work suggested by two men who came to her house.

 “However, the problem encountered failed to be resolved and the individual who carried out the work could no longer be contacted,” he said.

According to the woman, she contacted a Facebook advertisement offering a free inspection for a leak problem under the kitchen sink.

He added two foreign men from China on May 26, 2026 at approximately 9.30am, came to her house to carry out an inspection.

“The complainant stated that she had asked whether the problem was caused by a leak or a blocked drain.

“However, without a thorough inspection or the use of appropriate detection equipment, the two men immediately concluded that the problem was a leak and suggested repair work using a special drilling and injection method,” Dr Ong said.

He said the woman repeatedly asked for an explanation of the amount of material used and the basis for calculating the cost, but the two men failed to provide a satisfactory explanation and never submitted a written quotation before the work was carried out.

He said since the work had been completed and the woman did not have the technical knowledge to determine whether the charge was reasonable or not, she was in a confused and stressed state.

“In a situation of unclear information and believing the assurance that the problem had been successfully resolved, the complainant finally agreed to pay RM3,000 after several negotiations.

“The complainant explained that the payment was made in a situation where she did not have sufficient information to assess whether the charges were reasonable or not.

“It is understood that the RM3,000 payment was transferred to a personal bank account belonging to a local individual and not to a clear or registered company account,” Dr Ong said.

Dr Ong also said similar complaints, posted on Facebook and other social media platforms, have been reported in Malaya.

He said it also found out that many Facebook accounts and advertising pages promoting such services were newly created accounts, had limited operating records and did not display company information, business address or clear background of the owner.

“Among the services that are often promoted include free leak inspection; waterproofing repair; toilet leak; kitchen leak; and floor and tile repair.

“Most advertisements use the approach of offering a free inspection before suggesting expensive repair work,” Dr Ong said.