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Borneo Post
a day ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Don't play politics, Tiong warns community leaders
SIBU (July 17): Dudong assemblyman Dato Seri Tiong King Sing has issued a stern warning to community leaders, cautioning them against engaging in political activities or risk being removed from their positions. Tiong, who is also Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister, emphasised that the role of community leaders is to serve the people, irrespective of race, religion or political party. His speech was read on his behalf by his special duties officer Agatha Ting during the presentation of cheques to 137 recipients of the Special Project Allocation (PPK) and 15 recipients of the Special Allocation by the Minister (PKM) at United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu hall today. 'I want to take this opportunity to speak directly to all Tuai Rumah and community leaders – Kapitan, Penghulu, Pemanca, and anyone holding such titles. Please stop playing politics. Don't bring party agendas into community work. Don't backstab each other. The people are watching, and so am I.' Tiong stressed that community leadership must remain neutral and dedicated to serving the community as a whole. 'If you're a Tuai Rumah or community leader, you must serve the people, regardless of race, religion, or party. If you cannot do that – if I hear more complaints about sabotage, jealousy, or efforts to undermine others – I will not hesitate to remove you. 'This is my final warning. Don't make me repeat myself next time,' he cautioned. During the handover, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong division chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew told the recipients to use the funds for projects that they had applied for. 'If you have applied for longhouse repair, make sure the fund is utilised for that sole purpose,' he said, reminding recipients to submit progressive reports on their projects, which should include photographs. Also present was PDP Pelawan chairman Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Tiong channels RM2.2 mln to Sibu groups, stresses accountability and real impact
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sibu chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee (eighth left), receives a cheque from Ting, while Teo (fourth right) and others look on. – Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (July 17): A total of RM2.2 million in federal allocations was distributed to 152 recipients here today, with Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, underscoring the need for accountability and meaningful use of public funds. Of the total, RM1.55 million was disbursed to 137 recipients under the Special Project Allocation (PPK), while another RM660,000 went to 15 recipients under the Special Allocation by Minister (PKM). Tiong, who is also Bintulu MP and Dudong assemblyman, was represented by his special duties officer Agatha Ting during the cheque presentation ceremony held at the United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu hall. In delivering his speech through Ting, Tiong reminded all recipients that public funds must not be wasted or used for personal gain. 'I hope these funds will be used properly and not just for the sake of spending, but to truly benefit the community. 'Every sen must go for something meaningful, not wasted or personal advantages,' he said. He added that recipients are required to submit a full report on how the funds are used as a condition for any future support. 'So you must submit your report. If there's no report, how can you get another round of support? 'I want to help, but you must also do your part. Be accountable. Only then I can continue to justify giving more funding to support your organisations,' he said. Aside from the cheque allocations, five laptops and printers were presented to longhouse residents, along with 10 hampers for local youth members. Also in attendance were Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Division chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew and PDP Pelawan chairman Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong. funds Sibu Tiong King Sing
