SUPP sec-gen slams FB page for falsely crediting Batang Lupar Bridge to ‘Madani Government’

The Facebook post uploaded by ASM Network which allegedly falsely credited the Batang Lupar Bridge project to the “Madani Government”. Screenshot taken from Facebook.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, May 25: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has strongly condemned a Facebook page for allegedly spreading false information by wrongly crediting the Batang Lupar Bridge project to the “Madani Government”.

Ting said the Facebook page “ASM Network”, which has about 46,000 followers, should act responsibly by publishing verified information instead of spreading fake news and misleading the public.

He stressed that the Batang Lupar Bridge project was originally approved during the administration of former prime minister Dato Seri Najib Razak, before it was cancelled following the change of the federal government in 2018 under the former Pakatan Harapan administration.

“Despite the cancellation, the Sarawak government decided to continue funding and implementing the project to ensure the people of Sarawak, especially those living in coastal areas, would benefit from it,” he said in a statement today.

Ting, who is also Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, said the Batang Lupar Bridge — measuring about 4.8 kilometres and costing approximately RM848 million — is among the longest river bridges in the country and was recently opened for public use.

He added that the bridge forms an important component of the Sarawak Coastal Road Network and Second Trunk Road projects.

“The Batang Lupar Bridge project is an important infrastructure initiative implemented by the Sarawak government, and not a so-called ‘Madani Government project’ by the federal Government.

“No party should distort facts for political propaganda or attempt to steal credit for the Sarawak government’s development achievements,” he stressed.

Ting further said the Sarawak leadership under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has consistently prioritised infrastructure development, including roads, bridges, ports and public facilities, to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth across the State.

He also called on media organisations and social media platforms to verify information before publishing content, instead of spreading inaccurate claims for political motives or online traffic.

“The people deserve to know the truth. Any attempt to distort facts, mislead the public, or undermine the contributions of the Sarawak Government must be condemned,” he added.

Ting also urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing unverified information online to help curb the spread of fake news. — DayakDaily