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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
Dataran Ibu Pertiwi ceremony celebrates unity, Sarawakian identity
Lee (middle) joins performers and guests in waving the mini Sarawak flags after the flag-raising ceremony. On his right is Hilmy. – Photo by Frankie Junau KUCHING (July 14): The Dataran Ibu Pertiwi stood as a powerful symbol of unity yesterday as it hosted the July edition of the Ibu Pertiwi flag-raising ceremony, held in conjunction with Sarawak Day celebrations. The ceremony was officiated by Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who is also in charge of this year's Sarawak Day celebrations on July 22 in Miri. The majestic Ibu Pertiwi flag, measuring 25 metres in length and 12.4 metres in width, was raised with pride on its 99.4-metre-high flagpole. The event commenced with an inspection of the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Honor Guard, followed by the rendition of the state anthem, 'Ibu Pertiwiku.' Attendees were also treated to a performance by local artist Tini Tyrani, who showcased Sarawak's cultural heritage through a Sarawak Day-themed presentation. The month flag-raising ceremony, organised by DBKU, is a continuous civic initiative aimed at fostering patriotism and strengthening a shared sense of identity among Sarawakians. The ceremony saw the presence of several dignitaries including Kuching North mayor Dato Hilmy Othman, Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) permanent secretary Datu Wong Hee Sieng, as well as senior officials and commission members from MOTS and DBKU. The inaugural flag-raising ceremony was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on July 28 last year, marking the official launch of the Dataran Ibu Pertiwi as a civic landmark. Dataran Ibu Pertiwi has since become one of Kuching's most iconic landmarks, recognised not only for its monumental flag but also as a site that reflects the spirit and aspirations of the people of Sarawak. Dataran Ibu Pertiwi lead Lee Kim Shin sarawak day
Borneo Post
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Sarawak to expand traffic parks, revive road safety games for students
Lee (raising the checkered racing flag) symbolically launches the competition in a group photo with the participants and guests. Photo from Ukas KUCHING (June 21): The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) plans to increase the number of traffic parks across the state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as part of efforts to strengthen road safety education among school students, said its Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. He said there are currently six traffic parks in Sarawak, which are maintained and upgraded using government funds allocated to local councils. 'We will increase the number of these traffic parks so that every part of Sarawak has a traffic park,' he told the media after officiating the Sarawak Traffic Games (STG)- Kuching 2025 at Kenyalang Traffic Garden today. On the STG, Lee said the revival of the competition serves as an effective platform to educate and raise road safety awareness, especially among the younger generation. He explained that the goal is to reduce road accidents by teaching participants about traffic rules and safe driving through a simulated learning environment. 'Based on the feedback we received, many participants who participated in this competition over 40 years ago still remember the rules they learned to this day,' he said. Lee added that the simulated road environment used in the games had a deep and lasting impact on the participants. 'There is a traffic police presence, and if any offence occurs, a summons is issued immediately. Some participants even cried after being summoned. 'I see this approach as an impactful and very effective method, so my ministry takes the initiative to revive this program,' he explained. The competition, formerly known as the Shell Traffic Games, was first introduced in 1963 through a strategic collaboration between the Sarawak government and Shell Malaysia. It was last held in 2015 and has since been rebranded as the Sarawak Traffic Games in 2024. Meanwhile,the STG – Kuching edition saw the participation of more than 200 students from 10 schools around Kuching including SK St Teresa, SK Kenyalang, SMK Green Road and SMK Pending. STG 2025 officially began in November 2024, with Miri hosting the first leg of the series. The competition will run until November 2025 and will be held at existing traffic parks in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri, and Sarikei, which were specifically developed for road safety simulations. Meanwhile, Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said said the return of the competition to Kuching after a 10-year hiatus holds great significance. 'The last time we hosted this programme was in 2015. Many in our community have fond memories of it—and today, we are delighted that those memories can now be passed on to a new generation,' he said. He added the Kenyalang Traffic Garden itself has over 50 years of history. 'The revival of STG here is more than just symbolic—it reflects a renewed commitment to educating our children in the most engaging and impactful ways possible.' Lee Kim Shin ministry of transport sarawak road safety traffic parks
