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Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Dapsy S'wak slams DUN seat expansion as power grab, not for people's benefit
Hee questions the rationale behind the seat expansion, pointing out the lack of public demand or clear justification. MIRI (July 11): The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak has criticised the recent move to expand the number of seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), describing it as a politically-driven exercise aimed at entrenching power rather than addressing the people's needs. Dapsy Sarawak chief Peter Hee called the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)-led government's focus on redrawing political boundaries a misplaced priority, at a time when Sarawakians are grappling with rising living costs, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to quality education and healthcare. 'This is clearly a strategy to entrench power, not to uplift lives,' he said in a statement yesterday. The Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025, passed during a special assembly sitting on July 7, paves the way for an increase in the state constituencies from 82 to 99. The last redelineation in 2015 saw the creation of 11 new seats. Hee questioned the rationale behind the seat expansion, pointing out the lack of public demand or clear justification. 'Where is the transparency? Where are the consultations? How will these changes benefit rural communities rather than just strengthen the positions of political elites?' He cautioned that the move could worsen development gaps between urban and rural areas, stressing that the government should instead prioritise equitable distribution of resources, better education opportunities, and youth employment. 'What we urgently need is equitable distribution of public resources, quality education opportunities, and support for young people to secure jobs or start businesses, not more politicians to attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies,' he said. He urged Sarawakians to remain vigilant and push for full public engagement before any constituency redelineation is implemented. 'The government must present clear data and a solid rationale before even considering altering constituency lines. 'Otherwise, it's just another political game,' he added, noting that young Sarawakians wanted a system that prioritises public welfare over political considerations. 'The youth want a fair and transparent system – one that puts people first, not politics.' DAPSY DUN seats lead Peter Hee
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Dapsy S'wak slams DUN seat expansion as power grab, not people's benefit
Hee questions the rationale behind the seat expansion, pointing out the lack of public demand or clear justification. MIRI (July 11): The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak has criticised the recent move to expand the number of seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), describing it as a politically-driven exercise aimed at entrenching power rather than addressing the people's needs. Dapsy Sarawak chief Peter Hee called the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)-led government's focus on redrawing political boundaries a misplaced priority, at a time when Sarawakians are grappling with rising living costs, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to quality education and healthcare. 'This is clearly a strategy to entrench power, not to uplift lives,' he said in a statement yesterday. The Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025, passed during a special assembly sitting on July 7, paves the way for an increase in the state constituencies from 82 to 99. The last redelineation in 2015 saw the creation of 11 new seats. Hee questioned the rationale behind the seat expansion, pointing out the lack of public demand or clear justification. 'Where is the transparency? Where are the consultations? How will these changes benefit rural communities rather than just strengthen the positions of political elites?' He cautioned that the move could worsen development gaps between urban and rural areas, stressing that the government should instead prioritise equitable distribution of resources, better education opportunities, and youth employment. 'What we urgently need is equitable distribution of public resources, quality education opportunities, and support for young people to secure jobs or start businesses, not more politicians to attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies,' he said. He urged Sarawakians to remain vigilant and push for full public engagement before any constituency redelineation is implemented. 'The government must present clear data and a solid rationale before even considering altering constituency lines. 'Otherwise, it's just another political game,' he added, noting that young Sarawakians wanted a system that prioritises public welfare over political considerations. 'The youth want a fair and transparent system – one that puts people first, not politics.' DAPSY DUN seats lead Peter Hee
Borneo Post
08-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Call on Putrajaya to maintain RON95 subsidy for Sarawak
Wong King Yii KUCHING (July 8): Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak has urged the federal government to maintain the RON95 subsidy for Sarawak. Its treasurer Wong King Yii said Putrajaya should take into account Sarawak's unique context before applying a 'one size fits all' policy across the nation. 'Sarawak is an oil-producing state. Our land and resources have contributed significantly to Malaysia's petroleum industry. It is only reasonable that Sarawakians enjoy continued access to subsidised fuel as part of the returns from our contribution,' he said in a statement yesterday. According to Wong, Sarawak was not asking for special treatment but rather fair treatment based on the reality on the ground. Wong said any national policy should reflect regional differences, and the federal government must ensure subsidy reform 'does not come at the expense of ordinary Sarawakians'. He also noted that petrol consumption in Sarawak was relatively lower than Peninsula. Given this, he said maintaining the RON95 subsidy in Sarawak would not have a major impact on the national subsidy bill, but would go a long way in easing the cost-of-living burden on Sarawakians—especially those in rural and remote areas. In addition, Wong said Sarawak's public transport system was severely under-developed compared to Peninsular Malaysia, where places like the Klang Valley have Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and other public transit systems. 'In contrast, Sarawak lacks even basic alternatives with no trains and extremely limited bus services. For most Sarawakians, owning a car is not a choice, but a necessity—this makes fuel price increases especially painful and unavoidable,' he said. Wong also called on the federal government to discuss future subsidy reforms with the Sarawak government and local stakeholders. Dapsy Sarawak fuel subsidy lead RON95 Wong King Yii
Borneo Post
11-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dapsy Sarawak urges delay in SST expansion amid ongoing US tariff negotiations
Wong warns that the combined impact of SST-related cost increases and potential US-imposed tariffs could further strain both businesses and consumers financially. KUCHING (June 11): The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak has urged the federal government to postpone the implementation of the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) until ongoing trade discussions with the United States (US) are concluded. Dapsy Sarawak treasurer Wong King Yii said that while he supports the government's broader objective of expanding the tax base to strengthen national revenue and promote long-term economic growth, the short timeframe for implementation presents significant operational challenges. 'Businesses will struggle, particularly in adapting to new compliance and reporting requirements at short notice,' he said in a statement today. Wong warned that the combined impact of SST-related cost increases and potential US-imposed tariffs could further strain both businesses and consumers financially. 'In this context, a more coordinated and deliberate approach is necessary. 'The government should defer the SST expansion until the tariff negotiations are concluded to avoid unnecessary economic pressure on the rakyat,' he said. Wong also called on the government to revise the exemption threshold for lessees that qualify as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). He proposed raising the current RM500,000 annual sales threshold to RM1 million to ensure more MSMEs are shielded from immediate cost burdens. 'This adjustment is vital to help MSMEs weather the financial uncertainties that may result from both domestic tax changes and external trade developments,' he said. DAPSY expanded SST US Tariffs Wong King Yii
Borneo Post
30-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
RM100 mln for air charters? Dapsy S'wak calls for transparency from state govt
Wong says the state administration must justify how such a substantial expenditure serves the public interest. KUCHING (May 30): The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak has called on the state government to provide a detailed breakdown of the RM100 million allocated for air charter services under the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill. Dapsy Sarawak treasurer Wong King Yii said the state administration must justify how such a substantial expenditure serves the public interest. 'The Sarawak government must also commit to transparency and public accountability in all supplementary spending,' he said in a statement. Wong described the RM100 million allocation as 'troubling,' citing both the sheer amount involved and the reality that many of Sarawak's basic infrastructure needs remain unaddressed. He pointed out that rural communities continue to suffer from poor road conditions, unreliable utilities, and limited access to public services, while local councils struggle to maintain facilities or respond to long-standing complaints. 'And yet, RM100 million is suddenly available — for air charters?' Wong added that Sarawakians deserve to know what kind of 'increased activities' warrant such a large budget and who stands to benefit from it. He insisted that this is not about political posturing but fairness and responsible spending. 'The government cannot, on one hand, claim poverty when maintaining roads or supporting rural communities, and on the other hand approve high-cost, vague allocations without proper explanation,' he said. Wong emphasised that Sarawakians are not demanding luxuries but expect basic necessities like functioning roads, clean water, and reliable public services. Until those fundamental needs are addressed, he said, every sen spent elsewhere must be thoroughly scrutinised and publicly explained. 'We do not oppose the Sarawak government's efforts to bring in foreign investments and promote economic development, but the premise must be that all allocations are transparent and ensure every sen of public money is spent where it is truly needed – not on high-cost expenditures lacking clear explanations,' he added.
