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46 Guru Besar, Guru Daerah Tatau Terima Sijil Pentauliahan Pegawai KRS

TATAU: Seramai 46 pegawai Kor Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS) dari Daerah Tatau yang terdiri daripada guru besar dan guru menerima sijil pentauliahan jawatan dalam satu majlis di Dewan Terbuka, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tatau, pada Khamis. Majlis Pentauliahan Pegawai Pengurusan KRS Peringkat Daerah Tatau Tahun 2025 itu telah disempurnakan oleh Pengarah Pendidikan KRS Negeri, Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak (JPNS), Omar Mahli. Menurut beliau, pentauliahan ini merupakan pengiktirafan rasmi kepada guru besar dan guru yang telah melengkapkan latihan serta memenuhi kriteria sebagai pegawai KRS, selaras dengan usaha memperkasa pengurusan pasukan badan beruniform milik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM). “Pentauliahan ini memberi keyakinan diri kepada pegawai dalam aspek ilmu pengurusan serta menjadi asas penting kepada pelaksanaan aktiviti Kadet Remaja Sekolah (KRS) dan Tunas Kadet Remaja Sekolah (TKRS) secara tersusun di sekolah dan daerah,” katanya semasa berucap dalam majlis berkenaan. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa kegiatan kokurikulum, termasuk penyertaan dalam KRS, adalah wadah penting dalam pembangunan potensi murid secara holistik merangkumi jasmani, emosi dan rohani seiring dengan Falsafah Pendidikan Kebangsaan. Tambahnya, KRS berperanan besar dalam membentuk sahsiah, menyemai nilai perpaduan dan menangani isu salah laku seperti ponteng sekolah, penyalahgunaan dadah serta gejala sosial, sekali gus mewujudkan persekitaran sekolah yang lebih positif. Beliau turut menegaskan bahawa pemakaian uniform KRS oleh pegawai yang berkenaan pada setiap hari Rabu sebagaimana digariskan dalam Surat Siaran KPM Bil. 19 Tahun 2013 adalah penting untuk memperkukuh imej dan identiti KRS sebagai satu-satunya pasukan beruniform rasmi di bawah KPM. Turut hadir dalam majlis tersebut ialah Pegawai KRS Daerah Tatau-Sebauh merangkap Pegawai Pendidikan Daerah, Fred Entau dan Timbalan Pegawai KRS Daerah Tatau-Sebauh, Tero Bayel.-EDISI UKAS  

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Sarawak Reinforces Preparedness Against Zoonotic & Tropical Diseases

SIBU: The biennial Conference on Zoonotic and Tropical Diseases has been described as a vital initiative to boost preparedness in dealing with the spread of infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof Dr. Sim Kui Hian, emphasised that zoonotic diseases—those originating from animals—such as HIV and COVID-19, have shown how serious the risk of transmission can be and should not be taken lightly. “In Sarawak, we’ve seen the impact of monkey malaria transmitted through mosquitoes, which proves that such threats are very real. That’s why we established the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC), costing over RM200 million. It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and was built as part of our readiness for any eventuality,” he said. He made these remarks when officiating the 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Zoonotic and Neglected Tropical Diseases 2025, held here on Thursday. Dr. Sim added that climate change has increased the risk of tropical diseases spreading to other countries, making international cooperation and knowledge-sharing all the more important. Sarawak is currently collaborating with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta to gain expert support, enabling local personnel to be trained and laboratories to function more efficiently. Commenting on the ongoing threat of rabies, Dr. Sim stressed that pet owners must take greater responsibility in ensuring their animals are properly vaccinated. “Vaccination rates for dogs in border areas have reached 80 per cent, but in urban areas, many still take it for granted. Rabies can be eliminated if everyone plays their part,” he said. -UKASnews  

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Kapit Waterfront Project Boosts Rural Development, Celebrates Local Cultural Identity

KAPIT: The completion of the Kapit Waterfront Project marks another significant milestone in Sarawak’s efforts to improve rural infrastructure, bringing progress to the interior while celebrating and preserving the region’s unique cultural heritage. Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi expressed his appreciation to the Public Works Department (JKR) Kapit Division, contractors, consultants, implementing agencies, and the local community for their strong collaboration in successfully delivering the project despite numerous challenges such as its riverside location, unpredictable weather, and fluctuating water levels. “This project stands as a testament to the Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to providing modern, inclusive, and sustainable infrastructure not just in urban areas but also in rural towns like Kapit,” he said during the official event on Thursday. The Kapit Waterfront Project, which is an extension of Phase 1, includes upgrades to the jetty area, the construction of an esplanade, walkways, longboat berthing areas, and riverbank protection works to mitigate erosion risks. Dato Sri Alexander, who is also the Member of Parliament for Kapit, highlighted several key features of the site, including its wide and comfortable pedestrian paths, landscaped rest areas, architectural elements reflecting Kapit’s cultural identity, modern lighting, and dedicated spaces for water sports and photography. “This waterfront is not just about beautifying the townscape—it also serves as an open public space that supports social, economic, and recreational activities, thereby contributing directly to the improved quality of life for the local community,” he said. He emphasised that the project has the potential to stimulate the local economy by creating more opportunities for hawkers and small traders, while also fostering community spirit through healthy recreational events held at the site. A key symbol at the site is the monument to the legendary warrior 'Bujang Berani', erected along the riverbank as a tribute to the bravery and heritage of the local people—an enduring reminder of the strength and pride of Kapit’s residents. Also present were Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law and Native Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, Deputy Minister of Digital and Member of Parliament for Hulu Rajang, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Pelagus Assemblyman, Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Baleh Assemblyman, Nicholas Kudi Jantai, Kapit Division Resident, Elvis Didit and Kapit District Council Chairman, Andy Lawrence. -UKASnews  

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Kapit Entrepreneurs Urged To Venture Beyond Local Markets

KAPIT: Rural entrepreneurs in Kapit have been urged to step out of their comfort zones and explore wider markets, including at the national and international levels. Minister of Works Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said local products from Kapit have proven to be of high quality and hold great potential—provided they are supported with the right platforms and promotional opportunities. “We don’t want our entrepreneurs to remain champions only in their own backyard. Kapit’s products have demonstrated quality and strong potential for growth. “With proper guidance, confidence, and the right digital marketing strategies, they can break into larger markets,” he said during the closing ceremony of the Kapit Entrepreneurs Carnival 2025 on Thursday. The 10-day carnival recorded an encouraging total sales figure of RM178,104.30, involving 26 local entrepreneurs. The event provided a vital platform to showcase products, gather customer feedback, and build new business networks. Dato Sri Alexander also emphasised the importance of using social media and digital platforms such as TikTok and e-commerce to expand market reach. He said the world is rapidly embracing digital transformation, and rural entrepreneurs must keep pace with these changes to remain competitive and sustainable. “The improved road connectivity between Kapit and Sibu is now opening up more opportunities for entrepreneurs from the interior to widen their distribution networks and cut down on logistics costs,” he added. The Kapit MP is confident that synergy between the government, private sector, and community will be the key to building a more competitive and resilient rural entrepreneurship ecosystem. “Our entrepreneurs are just as capable as any others, and it’s time they take bold steps—going beyond Kapit to the rest of Malaysia, and eventually, the world,” he said. Also present were Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law and Native Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, Deputy Minister of Digital and Member of Parliament for Hulu Rajang, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Pelagus Assemblyman, Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Baleh Assemblyman, Nicholas Kudi Jantai, Kapit Division Resident, Elvis Didit and Kapit District Council Chairman, Andy Lawrence. -UKASnews  

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SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 Kini Lebih 60 Peratus Siap

KUCHING: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Batu 11 kini melebihi 60 peratus telah siap. Timbalan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian berkata, sekolah tersebut dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada Mac tahun hadapan. "Projek ini akan siap menjelang Mac, tetapi sebenarnya ia adalah projek yang berjalan dengan sangat pantas di mana kita sudah pun mengadakan majlis pecah tanah pada Oktober lepas. "Sekarang, pembinaan bangunannya sudah sampai ke tingkat dua dan kini menghampiri ke tingkat tiga maka banyak yang telah dicapai sebelum tahun 2026 tiba. "Itulah sebabnya mereka kata projek ini akan siap menjelang Mac 2026, yang secara keseluruhannya mengambil masa kira-kira 15 bulan. "Ini menunjukkan bahawa kita amat bersyukur atas segala usaha ini kerana semua pihak bekerjasama, termasuk kontraktor-kontraktor yang baik, semuanya berganding bahu menjayakannya," katanya. Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pemberita selepas lawatan ke tapak pembinaan SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 pada Jumaat. Dalam lawatan tersebut, turut diadakan penyerahan cek daripada Kerajaan Sarawak kepada lembaga pengurusan SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 bernilai RM1.5 juta yang turut dihadiri oleh Ketua Setiausaha Politik Kepada Premier Sarawak, Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Dato Fazzrudin yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tupong itu menzahirkan penghargaan kepada Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim atas usaha beliau mendapatkan peruntukan tambahan untuk pembinaan sekolah tersebut. "Datuk Amar Dr Sim membawa cek berjumlah RM1.5 juta untuk kita serahkan kepada lembaga agar mereka dapat meneruskan pembangunan. "Kita juga ingin memastikan sekolah ini siap secepat mungkin supaya para pelajar dapat menikmati kemudahan sekolah baharu ini secepat mungkin. Untuk makluman, projek berkapasiti 100 lebih orang ini memperuntukkan sebanyak RM7 juta dengan Kerajaan Sarawak telah menyerahkan peruntukan sebanyak RM4 juta termasuk penyerahan dana tambahan pada hari ini. -EDISI UKAS  

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Billy Sujang Serah Lima Tapak Projek RTP Bernilai RM670,000 Di Opar

LUNDU: Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Opar, Billy Sujang, hari ini melaksanakan lawatan kerja ke lima lokasi bagi menyerahkan tapak projek Program Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTP) di sekitar kawasan Opar. Lawatan anjuran Jabatan Kerja Raya Daerah Lundu itu melibatkan Kampung Temaga Dayak, Kampung Temaga Melayu, SMK Lundu, Kampung Raso 1 dan Kampung Raso 2. Penyerahan tapak projek kepada kontraktor dilantik bertujuan memastikan pelaksanaan projek RTP berjalan lancar serta memenuhi keperluan dan kehendak rakyat setempat. Projek yang diserahkan ialah Projek Naiktaraf Balai Raya Kampung Temaga Dayak yang bernilai RM250,000, Projek Naiktaraf Masjid Darul Iman di Kampung Temaga Melayu bernilai RM70,000, Projek Naiktaraf Dewan Makan SMK Lundu Fasa 2 bernilai RM200,000, Projek Baikpulih Bangunan Dapur Biro Wanita Kampung Raso 1 bernilai RM50,000 serta Projek Naiktaraf Kawasan Letak Kereta di Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Raso 2 dengan kos RM100,000. Jumlah keseluruhan kos lima projek RTP yang diserahkan hari ini adalah sebanyak RM670,000. -EDISI UKAS  

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Program Memacu Kehidupan Hari Gawai 2025 Yayasan PETRONAS Bantu Golongan Memerlukan

SERIAN: Yayasan Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) meneruskan inisiatif membantu golongan rentan melalui penganjuran Program Memacu Kehidupan Hari Gawai 2025 di Kampung Tarat Melawi di sini pada Jumaat. Majlis yang bermula pada jam 11.30 pagi itu telah disempurnakan oleh Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat Sarawak merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tarat, Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Kehadiran beliau menyerlahkan sokongan kerajaan negeri terhadap inisiatif kebajikan sektor korporat dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan rakyat Sarawak. Program “Memacu Kehidupan Hari Gawai 2025” merupakan inisiatif tahunan Yayasan Petronas di bawah program Tanggungjawab Sosial Korporat (CSR) yang bertujuan membantu komuniti yang memerlukan, khususnya sempena sambutan Hari Gawai. Seramai 150 penerima bantuan yang berdaftar dengan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Bahagian Serian menerima sumbangan berupa barangan keperluan asas terdiri daripada warga emas, ibu tunggal serta individu kurang upaya, bagi meringankan beban mereka dalam membuat persiapan menyambut perayaan. Program ini bukan sahaja menyalurkan bantuan fizikal malah turut menyemarakkan semangat perpaduan dan kebersamaan dalam kalangan masyarakat setempat. Yayasan Petronas menegaskan komitmennya untuk terus melaksanakan program seumpama ini sebagai sebahagian daripada sumbangan berterusan kepada rakyat di seluruh negara. Hadir memeriahkan majlis ialah Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Sarawak (Pentadbiran) Datu Buckland Bangik, Residen Bahagian Serian Caroline Cleophas Joseph, Pengurus Besar Petronas Sarawak Norazibah Md Rabu, Pegawai Kebajikan Masyarakat Bahagian Serian Robert Julong Begat serta Setiausaha Politik kepada Premier Sarawak Damien Rejek. -EDISI UKAS  

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GPS Prioritises Welfare, Infrastructure Over Political Rhetoric

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap has dismissed recent claims made by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak Chairman, Chong Chieng Jen, who alleged that the state is ‘flush with cash but failing its poor’. Wilfred labelled the claims as misleading and a deliberate attempt to downplay the Sarawak Government’s efforts in delivering inclusive development and social support. He said the state’s revenues are being reinvested into initiatives that provide real and tangible benefits to the people. He pointed to the Sarawak Government’s comprehensive approach to social welfare, which he said supports people from the day they are born right through to their senior years. “For newborns and mothers, there’s the RM1,000 Endowment Fund and RM450 Postnatal Assistance. Registered childcare centres receive RM5,000 yearly to ease the burden of early childhood care. “Students benefit from school uniform vouchers, free transport, as well as tuition subsidies, and beginning 2026, university education will be made free without any bond requirement. “Meanwhile, seniors receive health benefits, discounts under the Kenyalang Gold Card, and RM3,000 funeral assistance. For low-income families, there are food vouchers worth RM250 to RM800, targeted medical aid, and microcredit to support small business ventures,” he said. Wilfred emphasised that these are clear examples of meaningful spending on people, rather than what he described as empty slogans and media grandstanding. He said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government prioritises practical, long-term support for families and communities. On rural development, Wilfred stressed that Sarawak’s commitment is unmatched, with more than 60 per cent of the state’s development budget channelled into rural transformation projects. These include roads, water supply, electricity, and healthcare facilities for areas that were previously overlooked. “Unlike when DAP was in federal power from 2018 to 2020, GPS has delivered what others failed to,” he said. He pointed to several major infrastructure projects abandoned by the Pakatan Harapan federal administration, of which DAP was part, such as the Batang Lupar, Batang Igan, Batang Rambungan, and Batang Kemena bridges. “These are not mere cosmetic ventures. They are economic lifelines that DAP chose to walk away from, only to now act as if it never happened,” he said. Wilfred also highlighted the state’s forward-looking investments aimed at building a self-reliant Sarawak. These include the new international airport and deepsea port, the coastal highway, the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system in Kuching, renewable energy projects, and the formation of Air Borneo to improve regional connectivity. “These are not just projects, they represent a vision,” he said. Responding to DAP’s criticism of the RM30 million flagpole in Kuching, Wilfred clarified that it was not paid for with public funds. Instead, he said it was part of a broader development project financed through corporate social responsibility contributions from PETRONAS, PETROS, and SHELL. “It’s irresponsible to deliberately mislead the public on this,” he added. He further noted that while social welfare in Malaysia typically falls under federal jurisdiction, the Sarawak Government has gone above and beyond by contributing state funds to top up and extend support. Wilfred ended by contrasting GPS’s approach with what he termed the opposition’s ‘noisy politics’. “We don’t just say Sarawak First. We make it happen,” he said. -UKASnews  

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SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 Diatu Udah Lebih 60 Peratus Tembu Digaga

KUCHING: Sekula Primari China (SJK) Chung Hua Batu 11 diatu udah lebih 60 peratus tembu digaga. Sapit Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian madah, sekula nya disadang tembu bulan Mac taun dudi. "Projek tu deka tembu Mac ila, tang kebendar iya nya projek tu jampat digaga alai kitai udah ngatur pengawa nasih tanah bulan Oktober taun dulu. "Diatu, pengawa ngaga begunan nya udah digaga ba ringkat kedua lalu diatu semak ngaga ringkat tiga, udah mayuh tembu sebedau taun 2026 datai. "Nya alai, sida madah projek tu deka tembu manggai Mac 2026, digaga dalam kandang urung 15 bulan. "Kitai gaga amat ati ke pengeransing semua ke udah bekerejasama, nyengkaum bala kontraktor ke manah, semua bela nyaup ngemujur projek tu,” ku iya madah. Iya madah munyi nya maya dirandau pemberita pengudah ngabas taba projek SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 ditu, Hari Lima. Ba pengawa nya, bela diatur iya nya nyua chek ari Perintah Sarawak ngagai kaunsil pengatur SJK Chung Hua Batu 11 sepenyampau RM1.5 juta ke bela digulu Tuai Sekretari Politik Premier Sarawak, Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Dato Fazzrudin ke mega Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Tupong meri terima kasih ngagai Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim ke pengeransing iya ngulihka belanja tambah dikena ngaga sekula nya. "Datuk Amar Dr Sim mai chek sepenyampau RM1.5 juta lalu diberi kitai ngagai kaunsil pengatur sekula ngambi ke sida ulih nampung ngaga pengawa. "Kitai mega deka nentuka sekula tu tembu jampat awakka bala nembiak ulih ngasai perengka guna sekula baru jampat agi," ku iya madah. Ke penemu mayuh, projek enggau kapasiti lebih 100 iku nya bekenaka belanja RM7 juta alai Perintah Sarawak udah nyua belanja sepenyampau RM4 juta nyengkaum meri belanja tambah sehari tu. -EDISI UKAS  

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Billy Sujang Nyua Lima Taba Projek RTP Beungkus RM670,000 Di Opar

LUNDU: Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Opar, Billy Sujang, sehari tu ngatur penemuai gawa ngagai lima palan dikena iya nyua taba projek Program Transformasyen Menua Pesisir (RTP) di Opar. Penemuai gawa ti diatur Opis Kereja Raya Pelilih Lundu nya digaga ba Kampung Temaga Dayak, Kampung Temaga Melayu, SMK Lundu, Kampung Raso 1 enggau Kampung Raso 2. Tuju nyua taba ngagai kontraktor ke dichiri nya dikena nentuka pejalai projek RTP mujur digaga sereta nipak peminta enggau guna rayat menua nya. Projek ke disua iya nya, Projek Nyeleti Balai Raya Kampung Temaga Dayak ti beungkus RM250,000, Projek Nyeleti Masjid Darul Iman di Kampung Temaga Melayu (RM70,000), Projek Nyeleti Dewan Makan SMK Lundu Renggat 2 (RM200,000), Projek Nyeruri Dapur Biro Indu Kampung Raso 1 (RM50,000) enggau Projek Nyeleti Endur Engkah Kerita ba Balai Mayuh Guna Kampung Raso 2 (RM100,000). Semua penyampau ungkus lima iti projek RTP ke disua iya nya RM670,000. -EDISI UKAS