Kuching: I call on SUPP President Dr Sim Kui Hian to provide the public with a clear and complete explanation as to why SUPP member Amy Tnay attended the World Mayors Dialogue held in Huangshan, China, on 30 May this year under the designation of “Board Director, Kuching Water Board.” Such an explanation is necessary to dispel public doubts and establish the truth of the matter.
According to a post on Amy Tnay’s personal Facebook page, she attended the international conference under the title of “Board Director, Kuching Water Board.” However, official records indicate that the Kuching Water Board was dissolved following its restructuring last year. If that is the case, why was she still able to attend an international event under the title of “Board Director, Kuching Water Board”? Where exactly did this designation originate?
It is understood that Amy Tnay previously served as a Board Member of the Kuching Water Board, not as a Board Director. A Board Member and a Board Director are two distinct positions with different levels of authority and responsibility and the two should not be confused. The public has a right to know whether she had ever officially held the position of Board Director or whether the title was inaccurately used.
What is even more puzzling is that this was a World Mayors Dialogue, yet neither the Mayor of Kuching South nor the Mayor of Kuching North was present. Instead, Kuching was represented by an individual whose official capacity has become the subject of public scrutiny. Such an arrangement naturally raises questions.
I believe Dr Sim Kui Hian as President of SUPP, should provide answers to the following questions:
1. What was Amy Tnay’s official capacity when she attended the conference?
2. Who appointed or authorised her to represent Kuching at this international event?
3. Why was Kuching City not represented by either the Mayor of Kuching South or the Mayor of Kuching North at a World Mayors Dialogue?
4. Was the title “Board Director, Kuching Water Board” accurate and legitimate?
5. Were the organisers in China provided with correct and complete information regarding her identity and status?
This is not merely a question of a title. It concerns integrity, public accountability and Sarawak’s reputation at international level.
If there was any error in the identity or designation used, it should be acknowledged openly and corrected promptly. If there is a legitimate explanation, it should be disclosed clearly to the public. What should not happen is for the public to be left with unanswered questions and uncertainty, thereby causing unnecessary damage to Sarawak’s image and reputation.
Sarawak’s international reputation has been built over many years and should not be undermined by anyone, including SUPP members for personal image-building or political interests. International conferences require professionalism and credibility and the identity of any official representative must be accurate and beyond dispute.
I believe Dr Sim Kui Hian and SUPP should tell the whole truth instead of avoiding legitimate public questions. Only through openness and transparency can public confidence be maintained and Sarawak’s reputation gets protected.
The people are not foolish. The truth can withstand scrutiny and the facts must ultimately be accounted for.
Violet Yong
ADUN for Pending
8 June 2026
