Abdul Karim sokong tubuh akademi golf di Petra Jaya

April 11, 2018

Pemain golf N8 Satok bergambar beramai-ramai bersama (barisan kedua, dari tujuh kiri) Fadillah, Karim dan Sharifah selepas majlis penyampaian hadiah.

KUCHING: Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menyokong saranan agar Kelab Golf Petra Jaya dijadikan akademi golf remaja.

Menurut Abdul Karim, saranan tersebut dilihat sangat bertepatan dalam usaha Sarawak untuk melahirkan pemain golf yang mampu menyinar hingga ke peringkat antarabangsa.

“Kita semakin kekurangan ‘driving range’ di Kuching. Ketika ini hanya Kelab Golf Sarawak (KGS) yang mempunyai fasiliti demikian untuk peminat golf menjalani latihan.

Karim okay with Khairy's suggestion

June 12, 2016

SIMUNJAN: The tiff between Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz and Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah should be resolved in the spirit of Barisan Nasional, said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. 

The Barisan Youth chairman said he believed both individuals should sit down to resolve their differences, adding that it is important the solution should be based on the spirit of Barisan comradeship. 

It was reported that Nazri had labelled Abdul Karim, who is Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister, as a "greenhorn" over his remarks on the implementation of tourism tax. 

"I just discussed the issue with Sarawak BN Youth chairman Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and I hope it will be resolved in the Barisan spirit of musyawarah (discussion). We have the principle of comradeship and consensus, and that the issue should not be extended to the media," said Khairy. 

He said that he believes the issue will be settled as it is a policy matter which can be discussed between two ministers. 

Tanjong Datu voters will not be easily swayed by STAR

February 08, 2017

KUCHING: A PBB Supreme Council member Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the fact that all STAR candidates lost their deposits during the last state election was a clear reflection that Sarawakian voters were not stupid and easily swayed by rhetoric and fantasy of its president Lina Soo and her bunch of dreamers.

“She claimed MA63 is the core agenda of STAR in the last state election and this by-election. 

Well said by Lina but not very well received by Sarawakian voters in the last state election and God willing, also in this by-election,” said Karim Hamzah as reported by The Borneo Post today.

Meanwhile State BN youth chief Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said with or without the by-election, the government had implemented various developments that had been promised to the people in Tanjong Datu.

“Our former chief minister (the late Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem) had tabled a plan for Tanjong Datu, what has been achieved with more planning for the people.

Be rest assured - Sarawak in safe hands

January 14, 2017

KUCHING: The appointment of Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg as the state’s sixth chief minister has been hailed as a wise and appropriate choice, political leaders from both sides of the political divide in the state said.

Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing, who is also Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president, said Abang Johari was not only the deputy president of the state’s largest political party Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), but he also had three decades of political experience.

“His political acumen is second to none when it comes to the administration of a multi-racial and multi-religious country like Sarawak.

Masing, who is Baleh assemblyman, assured PRS would give Abang Johari their full and undivided support towards his administration of the state, in line with what the late Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem would have wanted.

“Adenan’s dream for rural-biased development of Sarawak will continue with Abang Johari – in such approach of development, PRS is very certain,” he said, wishing Abang Johari all the best in looking after Sarawak and its people in the years ahead.

Many other political leaders also expressed their views and advice on the appointment of Abang Johari as chief minister and gave their thumbs up for the choice.

“It is said that political greatness is the ability to translate wisdom into action on behalf of the people. To do this requires a combination of moral virtues, practical wisdom and public-spiritedness.”

Be rest assured – Sarawak is in safe hands under his stewardship. He (Abang Johari) was the late chief minister’s (Adenan) confidant, coming from the same Kampung Bandarsyah and has wide experience as a minister and leader. He is close to all the communities in Sarawak and has always been very fair. –Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Assistant Minister for Housing 

BN confident of retaining Nangka

July 20, 2015

SIBU: Barisan Nasional’s (BN) grassroot machinery has gone full throttle to ensure the Nangka state constituency remains a BN stronghold as PKR keenly eyes the seat.

State BN secretary-general Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi said they had read PKR’s game plan in attempting to establish a support base there.

“We are fully aware of their intention and strategies and our grassroot machinery had been working extra hard to make sure Nangka remains in BN.

“We are confident that the team lead by Dr Annuar (Rapaee) will deliver the seat for BN in the next (state) election,” Dr Rundi, who is Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Electricity and Telecommunications), told The Borneo Post yesterday.

He was reacting to PKR Sibu branch chief Abdul Raafidin Majidi’s statement that the party had put up a candidate in Nangka in the next state election to wrest the seat from BN.

Abdul Raafidin further claimed that the candidate identified had been going to the ground, especially to Kampung Hilir and Kampung Datu to assist people such as single mothers and the elderly.

The state PKR youth chief, however, added that they would probably not contest other seats in Sibu like Bawang Assan and Pelawan, giving way to DAP.

Pakatan in disarray – Abd Karim

May 21, 2015

SIBU: Pakatan Rakyat is now in shambles as DAP has come up with its own shadow cabinet, says Asajaya assemblyman and Assistant Youth Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“DAP has ‘rejected’ Azizah’s ‘shadow cabinet’ and come up with their own yesterday (Tuesday).

“A big slap to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and PKR. The Pakatan Rakyat union is now down the drain,” Abdul Karim who is PBB Supreme Council member said yesterday.

He added that DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng when announcing their own DAP shadow was practically telling Azizah that she was just a ‘puppet’ opposition parliamentary head.

“This is exactly what we had anticipated all these years that the PR is just a ‘marriage’ of convenience.

“DAP doesn’t trust PKR and PAS and so do PKR and PAS towards DAP.

“DAP has all along been racist in outlook and could only place Zairil (Khir Johari) to represent the Bumiputera component in its ‘shadow cabinet’,” Abdul Karim pointed out.

Galeri: Earth-breaking Ceremony for Sungai Tengah People’s Affordable Housing Programme (PPR)

April 12, 2015

Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan (third left) presenting a memento to Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg after the earth-breaking of the housing project, witnessed by (from left) Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman, Dato Sri Fadillah and Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

BN leaders back Sibu BN Youth Committee

March 23, 2015

SIBU: Several state Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders have praised the formation of the Sibu BN Youth Committee.

It comprises youth wing members from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) and Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP).

Assistant Minister of Youth Development (Urban) Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah welcomed the formation of the committee.

“Definitely it will strengthen BN further in its preparation to win back all lost seats as well as retain all BN seats presently held by BN,” said the PBB supreme council member.

He concurred with opinions that young voters play a key role in deciding the government of the future.

“Young voters make up about more then half of all eligible voters. Their views and expectations cannot be put aside totally. They are a major force; not only in Sarawak but also in other states in Malaysia. They are an educated lot and have a mind of their own.

“They can analyse and rationalise whatever the government and BN are doing as well as the opposition. Yes, I fully agree that those that could get the support of the young voters will win the next state as well as the next 14th general election,” he said.

Bridging the gap after a 14-year wait

February 7, 2015

Jabu (second right) with (from right) Manyin, Fadillah, Nancy, Abdul Karim, Ali and others at the earth-breaking ceremony.

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Work on the Batang Samarahan Bridge has finally started after a 14-year wait and is scheduled to be completed in 36 months.

By January 2018, people of Kota Samarahan as well as Asajaya and Sadong Jaya will no longer have to spend an hour on the road travelling between these areas.

The RM93.88 million project is set to benefit some 240,000 residents in the division, boosting socio-economic activities in the areas concerned with the new shortened travelling distance.

According to Minister of Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, the new bridge spanning 774 metres complies with the British Standard 5400 code of practice.

While it is a dual carriage bridge, a three-km pedestrian path connected to the bridge will also be built.

At the earth-breaking ceremony yesterday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem said he hoped the contractor and supervisor of the project would make certain that work on the bridge will be carried out as planned.

“Residents here have been waiting for this bridge to happen for over 14 years. Therefore, we hope to see full commitment dedicated to this project.”

Penantian lebih 14 tahun berakhir

February 7, 2015

PENANTIAN BERAKHIR: Projek pembinaan Jambatan Batang Samarahan kini bermula dan dijangka siap Januari 2018.

KUCHING: Penantian lebih 14 tahun penduduk Bahagian Samarahan berakhir apabila pelaksanaan projek jambatan di Batang Samarahan yang ditunggu-tunggu kini bermula.

Majlis pecah tanah pembinaan Jambatan Batang Samarahan itu disempurnakan Timbalan Ketua Menteri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang mewakili Ketua Menteri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem di tapak pembinaan, Kampung Baru, Kota Samarahan dekat sini semalam.

Menurut Adenan, pembinaan jambatan itu sudah pastinya akan membawa banyak perubahan dari segi ekonomi dan sosial rakyat di kawasan berkenaan.

“Kerajaan Sarawak yakin pelaksanaan Jambatan Batang Samarahan ini apabila siap kelak bakal memberi impak besar dari segi sosial dan ekonomi kepada pembangunan di bahagian ini. “Malah, jambatan ini bakal memanfaatkan kira-kira 270,000 penduduk di Bahagian Samarahan bagi menghubungkan Kota Samarahan dengan Asajaya dan Sadong Jaya,” katanya menerusi teks ucapan yang dibaca oleh Jabu pada majlis itu.

Beliau memberitahu, masalah perkhidmatan feri yang dialami penduduk di situ kerana hanya disediakan mengikut pasang surut air akan dapat diatasi seterusnya menjimatkan masa perjalanan.

“Selain itu, masalah pengangkutan terutamanya penghantaran bahan mentah atau industri tidak lagi terganggu,” tambahnya.

Mengulas lanjut mengenai projek itu, Adenan menjelaskan tempoh pembinaan jambatan berkenaan adalah selama 36 bulan dan dijangka siap Januari 2018 dengan kos bernilai RM93.88 juta.

PBB is always ready for election - Karim

October 9, 2014

"For PBB, state election can be held anytime.” Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING: There are no lazy elected representatives in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) as those who do not perform know they will be replaced.

PBB Youth chief Datuk Fadillah Yusof, who made this affirmation recently, said the party was always ready for any election, including the next state election, because the elected representatives were always on the ground serving the people.

“There is no such thing as election time or no election time. We are always working hard on the ground, and so we are always prepared.

“It has been the expectation of the people as well as BN top leaders that PBB’s representatives must serve the people all year round. Because we serve the people all year round, we are ready for election anytime.

“PBB has no place for lazy representatives. Those who are lazy can stay only for one term. It has been the culture of PBB to work hard to serve the people so that our chief minister can call for election anytime and PBB representatives will win all the seats for him,” the Petra Jaya MP told The Borneo Post recently.

On the recent speculation that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem might be calling for state election second half of next year, Fadillah said calling for state election was Adenan’s prerogative.

He affirmed that when Adenan finally decided to call for state election, PBB would back him up just as it had been doing since Adenan took over from former Chief Minister Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud early this year.

Agenda peribadi di sebalik idea keluar Malaysia

September 18, 2014

Pihak yang cuba bawa Sabah dan Sarawak keluar Malaysia ada kepentingan, kecewa dalam politik

KUCHING: Pihak yang cuba membawa Sabah dan Sarawak keluar Malaysia adalah mereka yang mempunyai kepentingan sendiri selain kecewa dalam karier politik mereka.

Malahan tindakan sedemikian bukan sahaja merupakan kesilapan besar kepada negeri ini tetapi disifatkan sebagai ‘tindakan bodoh’ seperti yang dinyatakan oleh Ketua Menteri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem pada Majlis Sambutan Hari Malaysia malam kelmarin yang turut mendapat sokongan khasnya daripada ahli Barisan Nasional (BN).

Ketua Pemuda Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Datuk Fadillah Yusof yang menyokong kenyataan itu menjelaskan, pihak tersebut ada agenda peribadi untuk kepentingan sendiri.

Kata Menteri Kerja Raya itu dari segi sejarah dan fakta terbukti Sarawak membangun bersama Malaysia dalam semua aspek.

“Ya kita akui masih ba-nyak yang perlu kita lakukan namun jurang antara wilayah sudah semakin rapat.

“Kalau dulu kita tiada sekolah asrama penuh di Sarawak, kini sudah ada malah ada universiti.

“Banyak kemudahan dan infrastruktur sudah dipertingkatkan malah diperhebatkan.

Pemergian Wong Ho Leng kehilangan besar dalam arena politik Sarawak

June 23, 2014

Wong Ho Leng seorang yang berdedikasi dan komited dalam perjuangan politiknya. -Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING: Pemergian Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Bukit Assek Wong Ho Leng disifatkan kehilangan besar dalam arena politik Sarawak meskipun mendiang berpegang kepada ideologi politik yang berbeza.

Menurut Pengerusi Kelab Penyokong Barisan Nasional Negeri (BNBBC) Sarawak Abdullah Saidol, Wong merupakan seorang pemimpin politik yang lantang berbicara terutama ketika membangkitkan isu pada Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN).

“Sebagai seorang ADUN yang baharu, saya rasa bertuah dan bangga kerana berkesempatan mengenali seorang pemimpin seperti beliau terutama pengalaman berdepan dengannya setiap kali DUN bersidang.

“Bagi pihak rakan-rakan BNBBC Sarawak serta semua setiausaha politik Ketua Menteri, saya ingin menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga Mendiang Wong Ho Leng,” kata Abdullah yang juga ADUN Semop dan Ketua Setiausaha Politik Ketua Menteri.

Menteri Muda Perumahan merangkap ADUN Asajaya Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pula melihat Wong sebagai seorang yang berdedikasi dan komited dalam perjuangan politiknya.

“Hakikatnya mendiang seorang pemidato yang baik dan Sarawak telah kehilangan seorang pemimpin politik yang baik walaupun mendiang pemimpin yang duduk dalam barisan pembangkang.

“Beliau adalah seorang yang profesional dan mempunyai ramai rakan dalam BN,” kata bekas pengerusi BNBBC Sarawak itu.

Resounding endorsement for CM

June 8, 2014

“The first 10 days as chief minister was full of events and he showed his capability as chief executive officer of the state in riding through these events without any glitches.” Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

Adenan being interviewed during ‘Khas Bersama’ show to commemorate his 100 days in office at RTM Auditorium.

Adenan’s first 100 days in office has convinced the people he is the right person to take over the helm of the state

KUCHING: The commitment of Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem to stave off religious and racial extremists, strong stance on Sarawak’s position in the nation, call for oil and gas 20 per cent royalty for the state and reaching out to the opposition in his first 100 days has won him a resounding endorsement from the people.

It was not only his stance on these key issues that won him the plaudits as Adenan had also proven that he could walk the talk by putting his words into action as shown by his approval of RM1 million for the medical bills of former DAP state chief Wong Ho Leng.

A survey carried out by thesundaypost showed that the new chief minister has won the approval of the people and leaders in his first 100 days in office.

Minister of Works Datuk Fadillah Yusof says Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem has proven that he is the right man to take over from Tun Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud as chief minister.

Fadillah added that Adenan had lived up to the expectations of the people in his first 100 days.

“I’m very thankful that the people in the state have been giving great response to the chief minister’s first 100 days in office,” he said yesterday after officiating at the Datuk Fadillah Sepak Takraw competition at The Hills shopping complex.

Galeri: Gawai Day celebration for SUKMA athletes in Perlis

June 3, 2014

Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail (centre) accompanied by Fadillah, Karim, Sarawak Sukma officials, Perlis state government Exco members being led to the ceremony hall by two Iban warrior dancers in full costume.

Recipients of the cash incentives posing with the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Jamalulal (fourth left) while Raja Puan Muda of Perlis Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil (fourth right), Fadillah (third left), Karim (left) and other guests look on. Borneo Post

Karim - Victory indicates people accept leadership of Adenan as the CM of Sarawak

March 31, 2014

“The voters of Balingian have made a good choice and I am sure the BN state government and the new YB will not forget them.” Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

SIBU: Voters in Balingian rejected PKR as they want development, stability and harmony that only Barisan Nasional (BN) can deliver several state BN leaders concluded yesterday.

They said the people realised that the opposition were all about politicking rather than rendering sincere service to people.

To state BN youth chief Datuk Fadillah Yusof, the big win was a reflection of many factors.

“The trust of the people in Balingian not only on the policies of BN but the hope and belief that BN can bring benefits to the people in Balingian in all aspects of development from physical to human development and welfare of the people.

“More importantly, unity, stability and harmony was what the people voted for,” Fadillah, who is also Works Minister and Petra Jaya MP, told The Borneo Post yesterday.

State BN secretary-general Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi said the landslide victory showed that the people rejected the opposition.

“Yes, indeed that was exactly what we told our people in Balingian and they proved and showed that the ‘Pakatan Pembankang’ has no place in their hearts…better forget about “impian Sarawak”…it is not mere politicking but sincere service to the rakyat that is important,” added Dr Rundi, who is also Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Electricity and Telecommunications).

Karim - The return of G4 will strengthen SPDP

March 22, 2014

“The return of the four Aduns (state assemblymen) would definitely strengthen SPDP.” -Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah 

KUCHING: The reinstatement of the four former leaders of Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) into the party, who together with former Mas Gading MP Dr Tiki Lafe were sacked by the party, has been hailed by the state’s political leaders as a good move.

Datuk Peter Nansian (Tasik Biru assemblyman), Datuk Sylvester Enrri (Marudi), Rosey Yunus (Bekenu) and Paulus Palu Gumbang (Batu Danau), who were sacked from the party for gross insubordination and dubbed ‘G4’, received their reinstatement certificates on Wednesday.

Before they were sacked, Nansian was senior vice president, Entri and Rosey were vice presidents and Paulus was information chief.

State Barisan Nasional (BN) youth chief Datuk Fadillah Yusof said the reinstatement of the four elected representatives into the party was a good move that would strengthen SPDP and BN as a whole.

“The (reinstatement) is good for both SPDP and BN,” Fadillah, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth chief and Works Minister, said in his text message when contacted.

PBB supreme council member Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that it was good to see all was well in SPDP.

“The return of the four Aduns (state assemblymen) would definitely strengthen SPDP,” the Asajaya assemblyman, who is former chief political secretary to the chief minister, wrote in his text message when contacted.

Karim: Review needed to lessen load of guarantors

November 6, 2013

KUCHING: Greater efforts must be made to lessen the load of guarantors including changing and review existing laws.

Assistant Minister of Youth Development Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is because guarantors made up a large number of those declared bankrupt.

He said being bankrupt at an early age could be a traumatic experience, especially if it is due to being a guarantor.

“It’s just like a ‘death penalty’ imposed on an innocent party. The public, whether they are young or old, should be made aware of the implications and dangers of being a guarantor to any facility given by a financial institution be it a personal loan or a loan for a car or a house.

“In the event of the principal borrower defaulting, the guarantors are jointly and severally liable in law to pay,” he told The Borneo Post when contacted yesterday.

He was commenting on a recent revelation by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri that 13,540 people were declared bankrupt due to their failure to repay hire purchase and business loans from January to September this year in Sarawak.

She said as a whole, many youths in the state aged between 35 and 44 were declared bankrupt due to credit card debts, vehicle hire purchase and housing loans.

 

Karim: All voters, regardless of their age, are equally important

September 9, 2013

“As such, we have to approach and engage all voters and prospective voters whether they are still in school, in their twenties, thirties and forties.” -Tuan Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has been engaging youths in the state as it recognises the key role they play in the future of the party.

PBB Youth chief Datuk Fadillah Yusof, who is also state BN youth chief, said yesterday recruiting youth had been an on-going effort of the party.

He was responding to a call by PBB secretary-general Datuk Stephen Rundi who reportedly said it was imperative for the party to recruit the youths in Form Five and undergraduates from institutions of higher learning.

Dr Rundi was also quoted to have said that the party must empower both the women and youth to go all out to recruit new members.

Meanwhile, PBB supreme council member Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said yesterday other segments of voters must also be approached as well.

“I don’t deny that youths play a big part in determining the winner or loser in elections. However, I don’t see them as the trump card in determining the winner as every voter at whatever age, too are important.

“As such, we have to approach and engage all voters and prospective voters whether they are still in school, in their twenties, thirties and forties,” Abdul Karim, who is Assistant Minister of Youth Development and Asajaya assemblyman, said.

Karim nafi akan lawan Fadilah

August 27, 2013

KUCHING: Ahli Majlis Tertinggi (AMT) Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menafi khabar angin mengatakan beliau akan bertanding untuk jawatan ketua pemuda pada konvensyen parti nanti.

Abdul Karim yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Asajaya berkata, beliau telah melalui era Pemuda dan tidak berminat untuk bertanding bagi merebut jawatan tersebut.

“Jika terdapat khabar angin seperti itu kedengaran, ia cuma sembang kosong sahaja,” ujar Abdul Karim ketika ditemui selepas merasmikan Mesyuarat Perwakilan Cawangan PBB Batu Kawa di sebuah hotel kelmarin.

Menurutnya, Pemuda kini mempunyai ketua yang berkebolehan iaitu Datuk Fadillah Yusof dan beliau yakin Pemuda akan dijaga dengan baik olehnya.

“Saya tidak pasti sama ada Fadillah akan mempertahankan jawatannya, namun jika beliau berbuat demikian saya yakin beliau akan mampu berkhidmat dengan baik untuk bahagian Pemuda parti,” jelas Abdul Karim.

Sementara itu, beliau turut memberitahu bahawa sesi pemilihan cawangan serta ranting parti di seluruh negeri berjalan dengan lancar walaupun sesetengah daripadanya mengalami perubahan dari segi pucuk pimpinan.

“Ia merupakan perkara biasa dalam amalan demokrasi di mana kita akan melihat beberapa perubahan baharu dalam sesi pemilihan perwakilan cawangan dan ranting.