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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Sibu to celebrate National Day with Iban music, dance, and eco-themed costume competitions
Ling says each participating team must comprise at least one dancer, either solo or in a group, and a music team of up to four members using traditional Iban instruments. SIBU (July 26): Kumpulan Sibu D'Tari is organising two traditional-themed competitions, set for staging this Aug 30 in celebration of National Day. The events will be running from 8pm to 11pm at Taman Harmoni Carpark here, with Sibu MP Oscar Ling sponsoring this initiative. The programme will feature a secondary school-level 'betaboh' (Iban traditional music) and 'ngajat' (Iban traditional dance) competition, as well as a primary school-level patriotic and eco-friendly costume showcase. The initiatives seek to instil a sense of cultural pride and raise environmental consciousness among students and the wider community. 'The 'betaboh' and 'ngajat' competition is open to all secondary school students residing in Sibu,' said Ling in a statement. Ling said each participating team must comprise at least one dancer, either solo or in a group, and a music team of up to four members using traditional Iban instruments. Each group would have up to five minutes to perform. 'Registration is limited to the first 10 teams that sign up.' Meanwhile, the costume showcase is open to primary school pupils, with participation capped at 25 entries. Participants are required to design and model costumes inspired by Malaysian culture and unity, with at least 70 per cent of the materials made from recyclable or eco-friendly components. Each participant will have two minutes to present their creation, and prizes will be awarded to the top five. The registration deadline for both events is this Aug 21. Prizes for each of the 'betaboh' and 'ngajat' competitions are RM1,200 for the winner, RM900 for first runner-up, and RM700 for the second runner-up, along with trophies and certificates. The Top 5 contenders of the costume showcase will receive RM300, RM250, RM200, RM150, and RM100, along with trophies and certificates. There are also consolation hampers to be given away. 'Hopefully, these competitions not only encourage a deeper appreciation for traditional heritage, but also foster a sense of pride and identity among the younger generation,' said Ling. He expressed hope that students from all schools in Sibu would participate actively, and that the community would turn up to show support for local young talents. For further details, contact event coordinator Dickiy Zulkalnain on 0111-1264 4200. Kumpulan Sibu D'Tari lead national day oscar ling
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Green light from authorities will see Jln Oya polyclinic reconstruction project included in 13MP, says MP
Ling says once funding is allocated, the clinic – identified by the Public Works Department as a dangerous building due to its tilting structure – will be rebuilt at its current location. SIBU (July 25): The Jalan Oya Polyclinic here will be included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for reconstruction if the project receives approval from the relevant authorities, said Oscar Ling. The Sibu MP said once funding is allocated, the clinic – identified by the Public Works Department as a dangerous building due to its tilting structure – will be rebuilt at its current location. 'All the departments of the Jalan Oya Polyclinic will be temporarily relocated to the third floor of 15 shop lot units near the Sungai Merah police station along Jalan Wawasan, where it will continue serving the public during the construction period of the polyclinic,' he said. He added that he had received confirmation on the plan for the facility from Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. According to Ling, many folks here have voiced opposition to relocating the Jalan Oya polyclinic to a different area. 'So, maintaining its original site for reconstruction appears to be the option most aligned with public sentiment.' Ling informed that he had visited the clinic with the attending doctor to inspect the building's condition and gain a better understanding of the situation. 13MP Jalan Oya Polyclinic lead oscar ling
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sibu MP to hold subsidised food sale at Delta Mall tomorrow
File photo shows Ling at The Market Place at Delta Mall. SIBU (July 25): Sibu MP Oscar Ling's parliamentary service centre will be holding another round of subsidised food sales at The Market Place in Delta Mall here tomorrow (July 26). The event will run from 11.30am to 2.30pm, with 1,000 food packs available for purchase at RM55 each, Ling said in a statement yesterday. 'The original total price of the goods in each set is RM81, but it will be sold at a 32 per cent discount, or RM26 cheaper, thus making it very affordable,' he said. Each set contains a tray of 10 eggs, 10kg white rice, 10 packets of instant noodles, chocolate drink, biscuits, canned curry chicken, canned sardines, canned baked beans, and 500g condensed milk. Ling said each household is limited to one set on a first-come first-served basis while stocks last. 'The items in the pack will not be sold separately. Only cash payment is accepted,' he added. He also said those who purchase powdered milk worth RM20 or more during the event will get a RM5 rebate, with each buyer also receiving a small gift. 'This event is part of the Madani Government's ongoing efforts to ease the people's cost of living,' said Ling. Delta Mall oscar ling Sibu MP subsidised food sales
Borneo Post
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Sibu MP's fuel subsidy programme draws over 500 vehicles
Ling refuels a motorcycle during the programme. SIBU (July 17): A fuel subsidy programme organised by the Sibu MP Service Centre last weekend benefitted the owners of 291 cars and 230 motorcycles. The two-hour event saw a continuous stream of vehicles visiting a petrol station to take up the offer, said Sibu MP Oscar Ling in a statement. 'This programme is one of the initiatives by the Madani Government to help ease the people's burden,' he said, adding that local folk are now more aware of the fuel subsidy programme run by his service centre. The event saw car owners who filled RM30 of fuel receive a discount of RM5, while motorcycle owners received RM5 of fuel for free. Ling expressed his appreciation for the support shown, adding his service centre will continue to organise this and other similar programmes to benefit the people. fuel subsidy programme lead oscar ling Sibu
Borneo Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sibu MP warns DUN expansion risks becoming GPS' 'political tool'
Oscar Ling SIBU (July 15): Sibu MP Oscar Ling has cautioned that the expansion of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from 82 to 99 seats could become a 'political tool' to strengthen Gabungan Parti Sarawak's (GPS) chances in elections if the redelineation process is not conducted fairly. Ling stressed that state assembly seats are not only meant to represent the voice of the people in each constituency but also serve as a platform for determining who forms the government. 'If the increase in constituencies is merely to ensure every corner has a representative in the state assembly, but ignores the principle of 'one person, one vote', then such delineation can easily be exploited as a political tool to manipulate elections for greater advantage,' he said in a statement. Moreover, Ling said having more seats means the value of each seat may be diluted, especially in a one-party dominant situation. 'With GPS already holding 80 out of 82 seats, any additional seats will mainly serve to appease component parties and consolidate its power. These extra seats will not meaningfully impact GPS's dominance and therefore have little added value,' he claimed. Ling also claimed that based on the unofficial information currently available, constituencies with majority Chinese voters are still too few and do not reflect the true representation of the Chinese community in Sarawak's demographic structure. 'This raises the question of whether this contradicts GPS' stated goal of fairly reflecting the people's representation in different areas. 'Of course, to avoid falling into the trap of racial politics, constituency delineation should ideally adhere to the 'one person, one vote' principle, meaning the population size in each constituency should not differ too greatly. 'This would prevent significant imbalances in seat distribution by ethnicity, which could lead to suspicion among races,' he said. Noting that Sarawak already has 82 state seats, Ling said if increasing parliamentary seats is the goal, then under the premise that each parliamentary seat consists of two state seats, the current 82 seats are sufficient to form 41 parliamentary constituencies. 'This would mean adding 10 new parliamentary seats to the existing 31, which would help Sarawak and Sabah push for the one-third parliamentary seat share in the future,' he added. Ling also criticised the state government's claim that increasing state seats would effectively promote local development, arguing that this is not necessarily true. 'The current method of using Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) funds to drive rural development is not ideal, as projects vary greatly in quality and lack long-term planning.' He suggested that the government should consider establishing a rural transformation agency to oversee proper planning for rural development instead of letting individual representatives carry out scattered, uncoordinated projects. Ling also pointed out that more people from rural areas, especially the younger generation, are migrating to cities. 'Therefore, urban areas must become a key focus for Sarawak's future development, and the number of state seats should reflect urban population density. 'If constituency delineation continues to be based primarily on land area, urban areas will often be neglected.' He called for a review of the state's previous 60/40 rural-urban development ratio, noting that people of all ethnicities are moving to cities in search of better lives. 'After all, Sarawak's future development will focus more on technology and green energy industries,' he added. Ling emphasised that electoral delineation must be based on upholding the spirit of democracy, using constituency delineation to better demonstrate a progressive and mature democratic system — not to be exploited as a political tool.
