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22 Bright Students From Bukit Saban Constituency Receive Education Incentives

BETONG: A total of 22 students in the Bukit Saban constituency received education incentives for their excellent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 results and continued their studies at higher education institutions (IPT). Of the total, 13 were degree students who received RM1,500 each, six diploma students received RM1,000 each and three SPM 2024 students who obtained 8As and 9As and received RM2,000 each. The educational incentives were personally presented by Sarawak Deputy Premier and Bukit Saban Assemblyman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas on Monday. This ceremony marks the second in a series after the one in Kuching involving 18 students consisting of 12 degree students and six diploma students from the constituency. In his brief speech, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said that this educational incentive is to help and motivate students when they enter into higher education. He said that today's modern world is in dire need of educated and skilled people in order to improve living standards. “Many job opportunities in the future revolve around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Starting next year, the Sarawak Government will provide free education in several Sarawak-owned IPTs that also focus on STEM fields. “Our children in rural areas also have the same potential as children in cities. What is needed is the commitment of schools, parents and the children themselves in multiplying their efforts,” he said. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah expressed support for programmes in empowering STEM beginning from the basics in primary schools to higher levels. At the same time, he thanked the Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg who had approved the proposal to build a Yayasan Sarawak International School in Betong. He said, with the existence of the school together with MRSM Betong, it will further complement the education sector in the area. -UKASnews

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22 Pelajar Cemerlang DUN Bukit Saban Terima Insentif

BETONG: Seramai 22 orang pelajar cemerlang menerima insentif pelajar cemerlang SPM 2024 dan melanjutkan pelajaran ke IPT bagi kawasan DUN Bukit Saban Daripada jumlah itu, 13 merupakan penuntut ijazah yang menerima RM1500 seorang, 6 pelajar diploma menerima RM1000 seorang dan 3 pelajar SPM 2024 yang memperolehi 8A dan 9A (dan menerima RM2000 seorang. Insentif pendidikan tersebut disampaikan sendiri oleh Timbalan Premier Sarawak merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Bukit Saban, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas pada Isnin. Majlis ini adalah siri ke-2 selepas di Kuching melibatkan 18 orang pelajar terdiri daripada 12 penuntut ijazah dan 6 pelajar diploma yang berasal dari konstituensi beliau. Dalam ucapan ringkasnya, Datuk Amar Douglas berkata insentif pendidikan ini adalah untuk membantu dan memberi motivasi kepada para pelajar apabila mereka melangkah ke IPT kelak. Katanya, dunia moden hari ini amat memerlukan insan yang berpendidikan dan berkemahiran di dalam meningkatkan taraf hidup. “Peluang pekerjaan di masa hadapan banyak berkisar dengan STEM (Sains, Teknologi, Kejuruteraan dan Matematik). Bermula tahun hadapan, Kerajaan Sarawak akan menyediakan pendidikan percuma di beberapa IPT milik Sarawak juga menumpukan bidang STEM. “Anak-anak kita di luar bandar juga mempunyai potensi seperti anak-anak di bandar. Apa yang perlu adalah komitmen pihak sekolah, ibu bapa dan anak-anak sendiri di dalam melipatgandakan usaha,” katanya. Justeru jelasnya, beliau akan sentiasa menyokong program di dalam memperkasakan STEM bermula dari asas di sekolah rendah hingga ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi. Pada masa sama, beliau berterima kasih kepada Premier Sarawak yang telah meluluskan cadangan untuk membina sebuah Sekolah Antarabangsa Yayasan Sarawak di sini. Katanya, dengan adanya sekolah itu nanti bersama MRSM Betong akan melengkapkan lagi sektor pendidikan di kawasan itu. - EDISI UKAS

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UNESCO Field Evaluation Mission To Visit Sarawak Delta Aspiring Geopark

KUCHING: The Sarawak Delta Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark (SDaUGGp) said that the UNESCO Field Evaluation Mission is scheduled to take place from 23 to 26 June 2025. This upcoming visit marks the final and most critical step in Sarawak’s journey towards securing recognition as the state’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. The mission will be carried out by two highly regarded UNESCO evaluators, Jean-Simon Pagès from France and Antonio Garcia Jiménez from Spain. According to a statement on Tuesday, Both evaluators bring with them extensive experience in geopark assessment and management, and their findings will be instrumental in determining whether the Sarawak Delta Geopark meets the strict international standards required for official UNESCO designation. During the four-day evaluation, the experts will tour various significant locations across the Sarawak Delta region that collectively demonstrate its rich geological, biological, and cultural diversity. The statement added, among the key areas they will explore are the Schist Tuang Semeba and Paku Rock Maze in Bau, known for their distinctive geological features, as well as Wind Cave Nature Reserve in Bau, which highlights both geological and biological importance. The Semenggoh Nature Reserve in Padawan, home to a range of flora and fauna, will also be part of the itinerary. Cultural heritage will be prominently featured through visits to the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching and the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, both of which serve as important centres for preserving and promoting local traditions. The evaluators will also make their way to Kampung Peros in Krokong, Bau, an example of a kampung geopark, and SMK Paku in Bau, a geopark school actively involved in education and awareness related to geoconservation. Additional strategic locations throughout the aspiring geopark area will also be assessed. This evaluation mission holds great significance not only for the potential UNESCO recognition but also for showcasing Sarawak’s commitment to sustainable development, geoconservation, education, and community empowerment. It is a vital opportunity to present the region’s efforts in preserving its natural and cultural heritage through inclusive and forward-thinking geopark initiatives. The Sarawak Delta Geopark covers an area of 3,112 square kilometres and is characterised by stunning landscapes, remarkable geological formations, and a rich tapestry of indigenous cultures. These communities not only rely on the natural resources of the area but also play a crucial role in preserving traditional knowledge and cultural practices that are deeply intertwined with the environment. The region’s geological history is particularly notable, with rock formations and features that date back around 250 million years, shaped by significant tectonic activity. These geological processes are part of a broader narrative that connects Southeast Asia with other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia, making many of the sites within the Sarawak Delta of international geological importance. The Sarawak Delta Geopark team has extended its sincere appreciation to all partners, stakeholders, and local communities who have contributed to the preparation of this evaluation. Their collaborative efforts reflect the collective hope that Sarawak will soon earn its place on the global geopark map. -UKASnews

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政府和财政稳健的表现，砂拉越继续专注于乡村发展

古晋：砂拉越政府在 2025 年首季度取得稳健及鼓舞人心的表现，包括在财政方面的优异成果。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士希望，这种表现能持续至接下来3个季度。 “我认为，在2025年第一季度，我们的表现‘不错’，包括我们的财务状况。我们希望，在接下来的3个季度，我们的表现能够持续稳定，这无疑将给我们带来优势，让我们能够专注于发展乡村地区。” 他周二在砂拉越立法议会大厦举行的砂总理署达雅节庆典开幕仪式上，如是说。 他说，财政稳定将使砂拉越政府在实施发展议程方面占据优势，尤其是在需要持续关注的乡村地区。 此外，拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里表示，砂拉越已见证多项桥梁建设计划的完成或即将竣工，这些工程将刺激乡村经济发展。 他提到，砂拉越副总理兼基础设施和港口发展部长拿督阿玛道格拉斯正在忙于“收获”这些桥梁项目成果。 “这意味着拿督阿玛道格拉斯正在’收割’桥梁建设的成果。甚至我们的官员纷纷走到基层，因为这些桥梁已经建成，为我们包容性经济发展，包括我们在乡村地区的发展，翻开新的篇章。” 出席者包括砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛道格拉斯和拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生、砂拉越立法议会议长丹斯里拿督阿玛莫哈末阿斯菲亚、砂拉越总理署部长拿督斯里约翰西、砂拉越内阁部长、砂拉越政府秘书拿督阿玛莫哈末阿布巴卡、砂拉越内阁副部长、砂拉越律政司拿督斯里沙菲里阿里、砂拉越副政府秘书（行政）拿督巴克兰、砂拉越副政府秘书（经济规划及发展）拿督斯里莫哈末阿都拉再迪博士、各部门主管及其他政要。 -UKAS 刊  

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砂拉越计划设立湖泊发展机构（LDA），重点发展自然生态旅游

古晋：砂拉越政府正在研究在未来两年内设立湖泊发展局（LDA），以管理和开发湖泊区域。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士表示，这项举措将以更有条理的方式，将这些地区开发成旅游景点。 “我们正在研究，在未来两年内成立湖泊发展机构的可能性，该机构将负责监管和管理我们所有的湖泊，包括水坝和天然湖泊，如文莪湖泊。这意味着我们将采取更有条理的方法来开发这些有潜力成为旅游景点的地区。” 他周二在砂拉越立法议会大厦举行的砂总理署达雅节庆典开幕仪式上，如是说。 拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里理补充说，重点关注的地区包括加帛的峇类，该区拥有一条美丽的河流，在自然旅游领域拥有巨大的潜力。 此外，政府已要求森林局和农业局保护环境，包括努力重新种植“恩苏莱”（Ensurai）等树木，这些树木是忘不了鱼的食物来源。 “换句话说，这些湖泊可以重新恢复忘不了鱼的丰富资源，这确实将成为吸引游客的主要景点。这肯定会促进该地区的经济发展。” 因此，他强调，这项努力必须在团队合作下才能取得成功，尤其是“砂拉越公务员（SCS）一个团队”的团队合作下。 出席者包括砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛道格拉斯和拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生、砂拉越立法议会议长丹斯里拿督阿玛莫哈末阿斯菲亚、砂拉越总理署部长拿督斯里约翰西、砂拉越内阁部长、砂拉越政府秘书拿督阿玛莫哈末阿布巴卡、砂拉越内阁副部长、砂拉越律政司拿督斯里沙菲里阿里、砂拉越副政府秘书（行政）拿督巴克兰、砂拉越副政府秘书（经济规划及发展）拿督斯里莫哈末阿都拉再迪博士、各部门主管及其他政要。 -UKAS 刊  

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砂拉越总理署达雅节庆典，彰显团结精神

古晋：由砂拉越总理署（JPS）主办的达雅节庆祝活动，以“砂拉越公务员（SCS）一个团队”为口号，在团结精神下隆重庆祝。 砂拉越副政府秘书（行政）拿督巴克兰邦吉表示，达雅节是一个欢庆、反思和加强团结的时刻，是亲人和朋友欢聚一堂，感受团结和感恩的精神。 “在砂总理署JPS，公务员一个团队（SCS One Team）不仅仅是一句口号，它代表着‘一家人’的意义，体现我们的生活方式，正如砂拉越政府秘书拿督阿玛莫哈末阿布巴卡所设想一样。今天的达雅节庆祝活动，体现了这种精神，我们团结一致，如同一个大家庭，尊重达雅族的文化、传统和崇高价值观。 他于周二在砂拉越立法议会大厦举行的砂拉越总理署达雅节开幕仪式上，做此表示。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里为活动主宾，并为活动主持开幕仪式。 拿督巴克兰补充说，今年的主题“Peji Kenep Panau Pegep”的意思，是“团结进步”，表达了砂拉越公务员一个团队（SCS One Team）的共同愿望，与砂拉越政府2030年后冠病疫情发展战略的愿景相一致。 他表示，该战略不仅旨在到2030年使砂拉越成为一个高收入和先进的区域，而且要实现包容、公平和公正的发展。 “因此，让我们继续携手并肩，同舟共济，作为一个团队朝向目标和团结一致，共同前进。当我们团结一致时，没有什么挑战是无法克服的，没有什么目标是遥不可及的。俗话说，‘团队’的意思是‘团结一心，成就更多’，让这成为我们实现共同砂拉越梦想的指导原则。” 活动上，砂拉越总理也主持企业社会责任计划捐赠仪式，来自巴达旺甘榜瑟拉岛（Kampung Seratau）的圣方济各泽维尔国小（SK St. Francis Xavier）的163名B40群体学生，获得书包和基本文具用品。 出席者包括砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛道格拉斯和拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生、砂拉越立法议会议长丹斯里拿督阿玛莫哈末阿斯菲亚、砂拉越总理署部长拿督斯里约翰西、砂拉越内阁部长、砂拉越政府秘书拿督阿玛莫哈末阿布巴卡、砂拉越内阁副部长、砂拉越律政司拿督斯里沙菲里阿里、砂拉越副政府秘书（行政）拿督巴克兰、砂拉越副政府秘书（经济规划及发展）拿督斯里莫哈末阿都拉再迪博士、各部门主管及其他政要。 -UKAS 刊  

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Setiausaha Persekutuan Sarawak Adakan Lawatan Kualiti Di Matu Dan Daro

DARO: Setiausaha Persekutuan Sarawak, Dato’ Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan telah mengadakan Program Lawatan Kualiti ke beberapa lokasi penting di Daerah Matu dan Daro pada Ahad. Lawatan ini turut diiringi Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Daro, Safiee Ahmad dan Ahli Parlimen Igan, Ahmad Johnie Zawawi. Lawatan ini bertujuan meninjau status kemudahan awam dan projek pembangunan di kawasan luar bandar serta memberi perhatian terhadap keperluan segera penduduk setempat. Lokasi pertama yang dikunjungi ialah Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Matu Daro yang didapati dalam keadaan usang dan tidak lagi memenuhi keperluan operasi semasa. Dalam sesi taklimat bersama pihak polis, Dato’ Ahmad Nadzri menyatakan keperluan mendesak untuk membina semula IPD tersebut demi memastikan keselamatan dan keselesaan anggota polis serta masyarakat setempat terjamin. Seterusnya, rombongan melawat ke tapak Projek Bina Semula Bangunan SK Tebaang yang telah siap sepenuhnya dan kini menunggu arahan rasmi untuk digunakan. Dalam lawatan tersebut, beliau turut memuji komitmen kontraktor dan agensi pelaksana yang berjaya menyiapkan projek mengikut jadual. Lokasi ketiga lawatan ialah Bangunan Baharu SK Bawang Tian di Matu yang kini sedang giat dibina. Dato’ Ahmad Nadzri menzahirkan harapan agar projek ini dapat disiapkan tepat pada masanya dan mematuhi piawaian kualiti yang ditetapkan agar dapat dimanfaatkan oleh murid dan warga sekolah sebaik sahaja siap kelak. Program lawatan rasmi tersebut diakhiri dengan jamuan makan malam bersama ketua-ketua jabatan dan wakil agensi kerajaan di Daerah Matu dan Daro. Majlis santai ini membuka ruang perbincangan tidak formal antara pihak persekutuan dan agensi tempatan bagi memperkukuh hubungan kerjasama dan penyampaian perkhidmatan kepada rakyat. Lawatan ini membuktikan komitmen kerajaan dalam memastikan kemudahan infrastruktur dan pendidikan di kawasan luar bandar terus diberi perhatian selaras dengan agenda pembangunan seimbang di seluruh negeri Sarawak. - EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Ready To Share Energy With ASEAN Countries

KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to play a bigger role in the regional energy landscape by sharing surplus electricity supply, especially renewable energy, with neighbouring ASEAN countries. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said Sarawak has strong natural resources to generate hydroelectric power and has the potential to contribute not only to the state, but also to Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region. Presently, he explained, the Sarawak Government plans to increase energy supply to 10 gigawatts by 2030 with at least 3 gigawatts to be added in the next four years. "Currently, we are building a 1.5 gigawatt gas turbine plant, which is 1,000 megawatts in Bintulu and 500 megawatts in Miri. "I have just returned from Baleh, Kapit, where another hydro plant is being built which will generate 1.2 gigawatts. "With this project, in the next four years, we will be able to add another 3 gigawatts to the existing installed capacity of 7 gigawatts. "Sarawak is a small state with a population of over 2.8 million people, so if we have excess energy, we are ready to share it with our brothers and sisters in the ASEAN region," he said. He said this when speaking at the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) official dinner at a leading hotel here on Monday. Touching on the issue of global climate change, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari stressed that the world must look towards finding alternatives to hydrocarbon fuels to achieve the low carbon footprint target. He said, Sarawak is trying its best to utilise existing resources and explore new technologies to produce alternative energy by using hydrogen as one of the alternative energy sources. "Currently, we are working with partners including Japan and Korea to produce hydrogen from our water resources. "This is because we have five dams, and we are confident that with the water supply (H2O) from these dams, we can separate hydrogen and oxygen molecules through the electrolysis process. "Although currently this process is expensive, we believe that technology will develop and the cost of producing hydrogen through a new membrane in the electrolysis process will become more affordable and practical as an alternative energy source," he explained. Additionally, Sarawak is also collaborating with Gentari Petronas, Japan and Siemens in an effort to explore hydrogen production technology. He further highlighted next year as a special moment for Sarawak with the launch of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) public transport system that utilises hydrogen, making it the first in the region. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof as well as senior officials from ASEAN member countries. -UKASnews

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ASEAN Power Grid Drives Sustainable Regional Energy Future

KUCHING: The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is an important foundation in driving the sustainable and resilient regional energy agenda for the future. Deputy Prime Minister, Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof said the APG is not just an infrastructure project but a vision of a region where electricity flows without barriers across shared borders with the prosperity of one country uplifting the entire region. By connecting national grids, he explained, ASEAN countries are currently building the foundation of a truly integrated ASEAN energy market. "To fully realise the APG, it requires stronger political commitment, deeper technical cooperation and smarter investment strategies. "We need to coordinate regulations, create open and transparent markets, and adopt digital innovations to make real-time regional energy trade a reality. "We need to embrace not only physical components such as cables, substations and control systems, but also software elements such as governance frameworks, data sharing and mutual trust," he said. He said this when speaking at the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) official dinner at a leading hotel here on Monday. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg was present to officiate the ceremony. Dato Sri Fadillah added that the APG is built on the unique strengths in diversity in the region by leveraging on complementary geography and resources to build a greener, more inclusive and more secure future. The Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation expressed confidence that the Enhanced APG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside the upcoming ASEAN Action Plan for Energy Cooperation 2026–2030 document will further strengthen ASEAN regional energy connectivity. "This development will be a major catalyst for economic growth in all ASEAN member countries," he said. -UKASnews  

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Saringan Awal Kanser Usus Mampu Selamatkan Nyawa

TEBEDU: Pengesanan penyakit kanser usus pada peringkat awal mampu menyelamatkan nyawa dan mengurangkan risiko komplikasi serius. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tebedu, Dr Simon Sinang Bada berkata, saringan awal terhadap risiko kanser usus dalam kalangan lelaki dan wanita amat penting kerana penyakit ini boleh dirawat jika dikesan pada peringkat awal, berbanding jika hanya dikenal pasti pada tahap tiga atau empat yang mempunyai kadar risiko lebih tinggi. “Menurut statistik Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM), kanser usus adalah antara lima jenis kanser paling tinggi di negara ini, selain kanser payudara, serviks dan paru-paru yang kebanyakannya menyerang kaum wanita. “Namun begitu, kesemua penyakit ini boleh diubati sekiranya dikesan awal melalui saringan berkala seperti yang dijalankan dalam program kesedaran ini,” ujarnya. Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap dalam Majlis Perasmian Hari Kesedaran Kanser Kolorektal Kampung Pichin, di sini, pada Isnin. Tambah beliau lagi, saringan awal membantu individu mengetahui status kesihatan mereka lebih awal berbanding hanya menyedari gejala atau simptom yang sering kali muncul apabila penyakit telah berada pada tahap serius, iaitu tahap tiga atau empat. Dr Simon turut menekankan kepentingan mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat secara menyeluruh, termasuk pemakanan seimbang dan aktiviti fizikal yang berterusan sebagai langkah pencegahan tambahan terhadap penyakit berbahaya seperti kanser. Selain kempen, program ini juga menyertakan beberapa aktiviti sampingan seperti pameran pendidikan berkaitan kanser kolorektal oleh pasukan Pembedahan Kolorektal dan Stoma, saringan kanser usus, aktiviti permainan, pertandingan mewarna, pendidikan kesihatan usus, penerangan tentang peralatan pembedahan, pendidikan stoma serta Kempen Blue Ribbon. Dr Simon berharap agar program kesedaran seperti ini dapat diperluaskan lagi pada skala yang lebih besar dan melibatkan lebih ramai penduduk kampung pada masa akan datang supaya kesedaran terhadap penyakit kanser dapat disebarkan secara menyeluruh dan berterusan. -EDISI UKAS