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Festival WAK Deka Ngerichah Miri 13-15 June Tu

MIRI: Pengerami muzik ikonik, Festival WAK Miri 2025 deka ngerichah mengeri dagang temuai nya belabuh ari 13 ngagai 15 June tu nengah pemerindang seni enggau budaya. Pengawa bejadi kalinda festival nya dipenyadi Sapit Datuk Bandar Miri, Tuan Haji Ariffin Mohamad ti diatur Dewan Bandaraya Miri kena Hari Lima. Maya bejaku, Ariffin madah, WAK Miri nya entara inisiatif pemadu besai ngangkatka ekosistem kreatif di mengeri tu. Iya mega meri terima kasih ngagai raban pengatur enggau semua raban ti udah ngemujur festival nya. “Festival tu ukai semina pemerindang tang siti aktiviti komuniti ti nyeremin Miri – siti mengeri ti kreatif, inklusif enggau ngembuan mayuh semangat begulai,” ku iya. Ku iya, edisyen keterubah festival ba taun nyin tadi ukai semina meri empas positif ngagai komuniti lokal tang mega matak minat pengusung luar seraya ngangkatka Miri nyadi palan seni enggau budaya serantau. Edisyen sekali tu deka ngemata bemacham program narit ati baka teater, pemerindang muzik, pemandang seni visual, mandangka pisin, bengkel kreatif sereta aktiviti ruang bilik ti deka bepalan di Pusat Kraftangan Miri enggau endur bukai di mengeri nya. Entara pekara ti narit ati nyengkaum Emily of Emerald Hill iya nya teater solo ikonik dilakun Pearlly Chuah ti eksklusif di Kebaya Story, enggau bisi ngirup lemai. Bisi mega pemerindang khas raban instrumental Time Signature ari Kuching enggau Pemandang visual visual Into the Wild & All About Arts ari artis Sarawak. Pengawa mandangka pisin mega bisi diatur penengkebang pisin Edric Ong enggau Melor by Melinda Omar, ti kala dipandang di London Fashion Week diiring Set DJ sepanjai hari ari bala DJ tebilang baka DJ Dora, DJ Mago, DJ Raafiikii enggau DJ 40%. Festival nya mega nyendiaka bemacham bengkel narit ati baka bengkel ngaga sabun aromatik DIY, program mural begylai Mercure Beyond Art Festival, sereta aktiviti komuniti. Menijar Festival, Brendan Chin madah ke festival nya nalan mantaika penau seni seraya ngaul komuniti ti besai agi ba dunya seni. Festival tu diatur raban What About Kuching (WAK) nengah sukung penuh Opis Menteri Dagang Temuai, Industri Kreatif enggau Seni Pemerindang Sarawak (MTCP) sereta kerejasama rat Majlis Bandaraya Miri. Besulu ke jaku “Daripada Komuniti, Untuk Komuniti”, WAK Miri 2025 ukai semina disadang nyadi pelasar pemandang seni ti tebilang tang mega nyadi penyungkak pemansang budaya enggau ekonomi kreatif lokal. – EDISI UKAS

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Serian Agrofest 2025 Disadang Matak 4,000 Mensia Mayuh, Asil Dipelaba Manggai RM100,000

TEBEDU: Serian nyadi palan ketiga ba siri Jelajah Agrofest diatur Opis Betanam Betupi Sarawak renggat bagi menua nyerumba Sarawak Agrofest 2025 ti deka diatur belabuh ari 22 ngagai 31 Ogos 2025 di Bintulu. Program Serian Agrofest 2025 ti diatur pengelama tiga hari nyelinting penatai urung 4,000 mensia mayuh enggau nambah penatai pemisi RM100,000, nengah pemandang produk sereta teknologi pemadu baru ba sektor betanam betupi. Program tu diatur Opis Betanam Betupi Bagi Menua Serian di Dataran Mutiara, Tebedu belabuh ari pukul 2.30 lemai nyentuk 5 lemai. Bisi 62 reruai dibuka ba edisyen sekali tu baka 30 reruai agensi perintah enggau 32 reruai pedagang sereta kompeni kelimpah mandangka pemandang laman nupi jelu ti deka narit ati mensia mayuh. Entara agensi ti ngambi bagi nyengkaum Opis Betanam Betupi Sarawak, Opis Servis Veterinar Sarawak, Kaunsil Industri Getah Sarawak (SARIB) enggau kompeni betanam betupi ti chakah dikemansang di nengeri tu. Tambah mega, festival sekali tu bisi ngatur “Panu Birantan” tauka Pengawa Bejalai Bebala Mayuh Gawai ti ukai semina digulu suku raban bansa Dayak baka Bidayuh, Iban enggau Orang Ulu, tang mega komuniti Melayu enggau China di Bagi Menua Serian. Program Serian Agrofest 2025 udah dipenyadi Menteri Industri Pemakai, Komoditi enggau Pemansang Kandang Menua Sarawak, Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom di Dataran Mutiara Tebedu kena Hari Lima. Sama datai, Sapit Menteri (Industri Pemakai), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Sapit Menteri (Komoditi enggau Pemansang Kandang Menua), Datuk Martin Ben, Kaban Parlimen Serian Dato’ Sri Dr. Richard Riot Jaem, ADUN Tebedu, Dr. Simon Sinang Bada, ADUN Bukit Semuja, John Ilus, Sekretari Mendam Opis Menteri Industri Pemakai, Komoditi enggau Pemansang Kandang Menua Sarawak, Datu Sirai Daha, Residen Bagi Menua Serian, Caroline Cleophas Joseph enggau Direktor Opis Betanam Betupi Sarawak, Dominic Chunggat. Pia mega, sekeda pedagang menua udah nerima Anugerah Pedagang Jaya nengah pemujur ba sektor betanam betupi iya nya Polok Lakeng (Utai Tanam), Tan Yek Hong (Industri Asas Tani), Chua Hua Beng, Akuakultur (Berikan Darat) dan Emmanuel Henry Bujang (Nupi Jelu). -EDISI UKAS

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Pengawa Ngarang Bup Sejarah Lokal, Dua Pejuluk Bepelasarka Sejarah Sarawak Diperambu

KUCHING: Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg meransang bala pengarang enggau pemansik ngasilka karya bepelasarka sejarah Sarawak ari sukut komuniti empu. Iya mega merambu dua pejuluk ti ulih nyadi bahan dikarang iya nya kisah bukit Sadok enggau Rentap sereta sejarah Lidah Tanah enggau Siniawan ti suba nyadi palan pemerintah besai di Sarawak. “Siti ari pejuluk ti ulih diangkat iya nya kisah Bukit Sadok enggau peranan Rentap. “Nyema ulih, tungkap patut dipejalai ari sukut perspektif kita empu, bepelasarka sejarah kitai. “Kebuah pia laban bisi kaul entara kisah nya enggau isu lanun (piracy) lalu meseti diperati sekali ke amat bisi kaul entara Rentap enggau piracy. “Nya kebuah, siti tungkap penuh meseti dipejalai lalu engka pejuluk ti engkeman ungkup tungkap tu iya nya "Bukit Sadok Rentap" lalu ari nya kitai ulih ngadu dokumentasyen sejarah nya lenak agi,” ku iya. Iya madah munyi nya maya bejaku ba Pengerami Anugerah Bup Pemadu Manah Premier Sarawak di siti hotel tebilang, ditu kena Hari Lima. Perambu kedua ngenang pasal sitak Lidah Tanah enggau Siniawan ti ku iya kala nyadi 'seat of power' sebedau jeman pemerintah Rajah James Brooke. "Ti kedua, 'Merpati Jepang Datuk Patinggi Ali: Seat Of Power Di Sarawak' laban Sarawak lebuh nya ukai baka diatu ke alai sitak nya mungkur ari Lidah Tanah nyentuk Siniawan tang 'seat of power' di Lidah Tanah. “Mayuh nilai sejarah sebedau pemerintah James Brooke enggau maya nya mega di Lidah Tanah enggau Siniawan," ku iya. Iya madah ke sejarah ba sitak nya kebuah iya setuju ngaga jalai alun empat arung ke Bau mansa Siniawan nentuka temuai kin lalu meda taba ti kala nyadi di Lidah Tanah enggau Siniawan. Ku iya baru, sejarah tu bisi kaul enggau genturung Melayu ke bisi ba Siniawan ke alai din bisi penyerakup rat entara orang Melayu enggau komuniti Bidayuh ba sitak nya. “Nya kebuah, kita tau ngarang bup nya ari sukut sejarah kitai lalu nengah bahan ti bisi nya kitai ulih nyelak ngambi meransang komuniti ngarang enggau fakta,” terang iya. Berebak enggau nya, iya ngemendar niki ke perais mata duit ungkup Anugerah Bup Pemadu Manah Premier Sarawak kategori Dichelak Luar ari RM5,000 ngagai RM10,000 seraya kategori Dichelak Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (DBP) ari RM8,000 ngagai RM15,000. Ku iya, tu dikena meransang pengawa nyelak mayuh agi bup ti bisi kualiti enggau bepelasarka fakta ungkup rebak dudi. Ba pengujung pengerami, Premier Sarawak udah nyuaka anugerah ngagai bala pemenang. Ungkup kategori dichelak DBP, bup ‘Empurau: Ikan Eksotik Sarawak’ asil karya dikarang begulai Emilyn Badut, Mohd Saiful Maifin enggau Siti Hawa Mohamad Ali mujur mai pulai perais mata duit RM8,000 sereta setipikit diaku enggau bup dichelak DBP. Seraya ungkup kategori dichelak luar, bup ‘Negeri Santubong: Sejarah Awal Sarawak 300 ESS-1647 ES’ asil dikarang Datu Dr Sanib Said mujur mai pulai perais mata duit RM5,000 sereta setipikit diaku enggau bup dichelak DBP. Sama datai, Sekretari Perintah Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Sapit Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Penau Sarawak, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee; Sapit Menteri Di Opis Premier Sarawak (Integriti enggau Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya; Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Daro, Safiee Ahmad; tuai opis sereta temuai dipebasa bukai. – EDISI UKAS

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Kereban Digital Nerima Mayuh Peminta, Perintah Sarawak Berunding Nambah Agih Belanja

KUCHING: Perintah Sarawak benung berati ke perambu nambah agih belanja dikena meli kereban digital baka iPad enggau laptop ngagai bala nembiak berindik ari peminta ti majak nambah. Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg madah, tu nitih ke timbal ti diterima pengudah peminta bantu meli bup nyau kurang dibanding peminta meli kereban digital. “Kami udah bejalaika tungkal lalu tetemuka nembiak diatu suah agi download bup ke dalam iPad ngambi macha bahan malin terus ari kereban nya seraya peminta bup fizikal nyau majak kurang. “Nya kebuah, aku madah ngagai Datuk Annuar Rapaee (Sapit Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Penau Sarawak) ngambi nambah agih belanja ungkup iPad tang nyau ngurang ke bajet ungkup baucher bup. "Insya-Allah, pekara tu deka diperunding dalam bajet ke deka datai,” ku iya bejaku ba Pengerami Anugerah Bup Pemadu Manah Premier Sarawak ba siti hotel tebilang ditu, kena Hari Lima. Ungkup penerang, Perintah Sarawak udah bejalaika inisiatif 'Sarawak Free Laptop Assistance' enggau 'Sarawak Book Voucher Assistance' dikena mantu nembiak B40 di palan pelajar tinggi. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari madah, inisiatif tu seraris enggau juluk Perintah Sarawak nyendiaka pelajar tinggi pechuma dudi hari. Ku iya, kereban digital tu deka nyadi siti ari kereban ti diberi ngagai nembiak dikena nambah penemu nengah digital. Sama datai, Sekretari Perintah Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Sapit Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Penau Sarawak, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee; Sapit Menteri Di Opis Premier Sarawak (Integriti enggau Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya; Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Daro, Safiee Ahmad; tuai opis sereta temuai dipebasa bukai. – EDISI UKAS

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砂拉越需争取教育和卫生自主权

古晋：砂拉越必须优先争取恢复砂拉越的教育和卫生领域的自主权，这比政治上关于石油和天然气受益分配的争论更为重要。 峇当吉当区立法议员拿督罗克强强调，应关注砂拉越人民在教育和卫生等更基本领域的权益。 “这不正是砂拉越一直以来的奋斗目标吗？即使是在今天，我们仍在努力夺回对教育和卫生的自主权。” 他于周五在第 19 届砂拉越立法议会会议的新闻发布会上，如是说。 他强烈要求，联邦政府继续履行其年度责任，为砂拉越的学校和医院提供财政预算。 同时，他呼吁砂拉越人民继续根据自身能力推动发展，同时加强对马来西亚宪法所赋予砂拉越的权利的诉求。- UKAS 刊  

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2025 年西连农业节预计吸引 4000 名访客，销售额目标为 10 万令吉

打必禄：作为砂拉越农业局于 2025 年 8 月 22 日至 31 日在民都鲁举行的2025年砂拉越农业节高潮活动巡回系列，西连成为2025年农业节第三个省级农业节地点。 为期3天的2025 年西连农业节预计吸引约 4000 名访客，并通过展示农业领域的最新产品和技术，创造 10万令吉的收入。 这项由西连农业局举办的活动，于下午 2 时30 分至下午 5 时在打必禄广场举行。 本届展会共设立62个参展摊位，其中包括30个政府机构摊位和32个由企业家和私人企业设立的摊位。此外，畜牧业展示区，也是此次活动的一大亮点。 参与的机构包括砂拉越农业局、砂拉越兽医服务局、砂拉越橡胶工业局（SARIB）以及多家在砂活跃的农业相关私人公司。 此次活动的特色还有“PANU BIRANTAN”或达雅节游行活动，不仅有比达友族、伊班族和乌鲁人等达雅部落参加，还有西连的马来族和华族社区参加。 2025 年西连农业节开幕仪式周五在打必禄广场举行，由砂拉越食品工业、原产品及发展部长拿督斯里史蒂芬伦迪主持 。 此外，多位本地企业家也因其在农业领域突出表现，获得成功企业家奖，分别是 POLOK LAKENG（粮食作物种植）、TAN YEK HONG（农业加工业）、CHUA HUA BENG（水产养殖/内陆渔业）和 EMMANUEL HENRY BUJANG（畜牧业）。-UKAS 刊  

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Writers Encouraged To Chronicle Local History With Accuracy

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg has encouraged local writers and researchers to produce historical works that reflect Sarawak’s past from the perspective of its own people. Speaking at the Sarawak Premier’s Best Book Award ceremony held at a leading hotel here on Friday, he proposed two key topics as potential areas for historical exploration — the story of Bukit Sadok and the role of Rentap, as well as the historical significance of Lidah Tanah and Siniawan, both of which once served as influential administrative centres in Sarawak. “One topic worth exploring is the narrative surrounding Bukit Sadok and the role played by Rentap. If possible, such research should be approached from our own perspective, grounded in our own historical context. “This is because there are elements within the narrative that relate to piracy, and it is important to examine whether there is any factual connection between Rentap and piracy. “Hence, a comprehensive study is necessary, and perhaps an appropriate title could be ‘Bukit Sadok Rentap’, allowing us to document this part of history in greater detail,” he said. On the second proposal, the Premier suggested a study on the areas of Lidah Tanah and Siniawan, which he described as the original "seat of power" before the advent of Rajah James Brooke’s administration. “The second title could be ‘Merpati Jepang Datuk Patinggi Ali: Seat of Power in Sarawak’, as at that time, Sarawak was not the state we know today. The governing region extended from Lidah Tanah to Siniawan, and the true seat of power was located in Lidah Tanah. “There is a wealth of historical value in the pre- and early-Brooke era centred around Lidah Tanah and Siniawan,” he added. Citing the historical importance of these sites, the Premier explained that his administration had approved the construction of a four-lane highway from Kuching to Bau passing through Siniawan to encourage tourists to visit and understand the heritage tied to Lidah Tanah and Siniawan. He further noted that the historical connection includes the presence of Malay settlements in Siniawan, where strong unity existed between the local Malay and Bidayuh communities. “Therefore, books written on these topics from our own historical viewpoint, using verifiable sources, would serve as a valuable contribution and inspire our people to pursue fact-based writing,” he said. In line with this, the Premier also announced an increase in the cash prizes for the Sarawak Premier’s Best Book Award. The prize for the External Publisher category has been raised from RM5,000 to RM10,000, while the award for the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) category has increased from RM8,000 to RM15,000. He stated that the increment aims to encourage the publication of higher-quality, factual literature for future generations. At the conclusion of the event, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari presented awards to the winners. In the DBP category, the book 'Empurau: Ikan Eksotik Sarawak', co-authored by Emilyn Badut, Mohd Saiful Maifin, and Siti Hawa Mohamad Ali, received RM8,000 in cash, a certificate of recognition, and a companion book published by DBP. In the External Publisher category, 'Negeri Santubong: Sejarah Awal Sarawak 300 ESS–1647 ES' by Datu Dr Sanib Said won RM5,000 in cash, along with a certificate and a companion DBP publication. Also in attendance were Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, Daro Assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, departmental heads and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews

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Sarawak Government Considers Increasing Allocation For Digital Devices Amid Growing Student Demand

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is considering increasing its budget allocation for digital devices such as iPads and laptops for students, in response to a growing demand for such tools in education. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, said this was based on recent findings which revealed a marked preference among students for digital devices over traditional physical textbooks. “We conducted a study and found that students today prefer downloading reference materials and reading them directly on iPads, while applications for physical books have significantly declined. “As such, I’ve instructed Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee (Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development) to consider increasing the allocation for iPads, even if it means reducing the budget for book vouchers. “God willing, this matter will be considered in the upcoming state budget,” he said when speaking at the Premier of Sarawak Best Book Award ceremony held at a leading hotel here on Friday. As part of its commitment to supporting education, the Sarawak Government, through Yayasan Sarawak, has introduced the Sarawak Free Laptop Assistance and Sarawak Book Voucher Assistance initiatives aimed at aiding students from B40 households currently pursuing tertiary education. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari added that this measure aligns with the state’s broader aspiration to eventually provide free higher education. He further emphasised that digital devices would serve as a vital learning tool in the era of digital education, equipping students with the resources they need to succeed. Also present at the event were Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, Daro Assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, heads of departments and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews

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RM63,000 Diperuntuk Untuk Pengukuran Lot Tradisi di Kampung Koran Empaneg

TEBEDU: Kerajaan Sarawak menerusi Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Bahagian Serian telah memperuntukkan sebanyak RM63,000 bagi pengukuran tanah di Kampung Koran Empaneg, di sini. Peruntukan ini akan membolehkan sebanyak 143 lot kediaman di kampung tersebut diukur pada bulan September 2025 dengan keluasan keseluruhan kawasan yang terlibat seluas 17.81 ekar. Penolong Pentadbir Tanah, Atin Rimpa memaklumkan bahawa permohonan pengukuran telah diluluskan sejak 1 Disember 2022, namun pelaksanaan hanya dapat dimulakan tahun ini selepas memperoleh peruntukan daripada kerajaan negeri. “Tahniah kepada penduduk Kampung Koran Empaneg kerana berjaya dipilih untuk pengukuran. “Proses ini akan dijalankan mengikut kaedah Projek Dokumentasi Tanah oleh pihak Persatuan Kebangsaan Dayak Bidayuh (DBNA) dan seterusnya diserahkan kepada Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Serian,” katanya. Tujuan utama pengukuran ini adalah untuk mengeluarkan surat hak milik tanah di bawah Seksyen 18 Kanun Tanah Negeri (KTN), yang memberikan hak milik kekal kepada penduduk yang layak. Setiap lot yang disukat tidak melebihi 0.5 ekar dan mestilah mempunyai akses keluar masuk yang jelas. Antara syarat kelayakan untuk menuntut hak milik termasuklah berumur 18 tahun ke atas serta berstatus Bumiputera Sarawak. Bagi mereka yang bukan Bumiputera Sarawak tetapi ingin menuntut hak milik, mereka perlu menyertakan salinan gazet “Deemed to be Native” di bawah Seksyen 20 Ordinan Mahkamah Anak Negeri 1992. Dalam sesi dialog yang diadakan di kampung tersebut, Penghulu Jambeng Surak mengiktiraf peranan besar inisiatif DBNA dalam mempercepatkan proses penyukatan dan menyelesaikan isu sempadan tanah dalam kalangan komuniti. “Penyukatan ini memberi faedah besar kepada penduduk termasuk hak mutlak ke atas tanah, pengiktirafan rasmi, serta keselamatan hak individu. “Ia juga membantu kerajaan dalam merancang dan menyediakan kemudahan awam secara lebih berkesan,” ujarnya. Beliau turut menggesa seluruh penduduk kampung agar memberikan kerjasama penuh supaya proses penyukatan berjalan lancar. Selepas selesai pengukuran, pemilik tanah akan menerima geran tanah di bawah Seksyen 18 KTN secara percuma dan sah seumur hidup. Sebarang bantahan terhadap proses ini boleh dikemukakan secara bertulis kepada Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Serian serta Pegawai Daerah Tebedu dalam tempoh 30 hari selepas pameran hasil pengukuran dilakukan. Turut hadir dalam sesi dialog tersebut ialah Ketua Kampung Koran Empaneg, Dominic Ginai; Penolong Jurukur dan Teknikal Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Serian, Richard Lim Yew Ginn; serta wakil Presiden DBNA, Janer Jikel. -EDISI UKAS  

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Serian Agrofest 2025 To Attract 4,000 Visitors, Targets RM100,000 In Sales Revenue

TEBEDU: Serian has been selected as the third location in the Sarawak Department of Agriculture’s series of divisional Agrofest roadshows, leading up to the main Sarawak Agrofest 2025 event scheduled to take place from 22 to 31 August 2025 in Bintulu. The three-day Serian Agrofest 2025 aims to attract around 4,000 visitors and generate an estimated RM100,000 in revenue through exhibitions showcasing the latest products and technologies in the agricultural sector. The event is held at Dataran Mutiara, Tebedu, from 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm, and is organised by the Serian Divisional Department of Agriculture. A total of 62 exhibition booths are featured this year, comprising 30 government agency booths and 32 booths by entrepreneurs and private companies. A livestock showcase is also among the key attractions of the festival. Participating agencies include the Sarawak Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, the Sarawak Rubber Industry Board (SARIB), and several active private agricultural firms operating in the state. Adding to the vibrancy of the festival is the “Panu Birantan” or Gawai Parade, which brings together the Dayak communities—including the Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu—alongside Malay and Chinese participants from the Serian Division, symbolising Sarawak’s unity in diversity. The opening ceremony of Serian Agrofest 2025 was officiated by Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, at Dataran Mutiara Tebedu on Friday. Also in attendance were Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Deputy Minister for Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Martin Ben, Serian Member of Parliament, Dato Sri Dr Richard Riot Jaem, Tebedu Assemblyman, Dr Simon Sinang Bada; Bukit Semuja Assemblyman, John Ilus, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry, Datu Sirai Daha, Serian Division Resident, Caroline Cleophas Joseph and Director of the Sarawak Department of Agriculture, Dominic Chunggat. In conjunction with the event, several local entrepreneurs were presented with the 'Anugerah Usahawan Jaya' (Successful Entrepreneur Award) for their achievements in the agricultural sector. Recipients included Polok Lakeng (Food Crops), Tan Yek Hong (Agro-based Industry), Chua Hua Beng (Inland Aquaculture), and Emmanuel Henry Bujang (Livestock). -UKASnews