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18 Students Receive Contribution From Kalaka Assemblyman

SARATOK: A total of 18 students from the Kalaka constituency received a meaningful contribution of RM250 each from Kalaka Assemblyman, Mohamad Duri. According to Mohamad Duri, the contribution is intended to provide financial support and encouragement for the students as they pursue further education at Public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) and Private Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTS). “This contribution is a small incentive from the N.38 Kalaka Service Centre. It aims to motivate students to excel in their studies so that they can contribute to the nation's development,” he said during the event on Friday. Last year, the N.38 Kalaka Service Centre provided a total of RM70,000 in contributions to students who successfully continued their studies at IPTA and IPTS in the Kalaka area. -UKASnews

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Program Madani Rakyat 2024 Sarawakku Sayang Sediakan Pelbagai Aktiviti

MIRI: Pelbagai aktiviti disediakan sebagai pengisian Program Madani Rakyat (PMR) 2024 Sarawakku Sayang yang akan berlangsung pada 27 sehingga 29 September ini di pekarangan Pusat Beli-belah Boulevard di sini. Tinjauan Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS) mendapati orang ramai sudah mula membanjiri program yang akan dirasmikan oleh Perdana Menteri Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim pada Sabtu. Difahamkan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg juga akan hadir bagi memeriahkan lagi majlis gilang gemilang ini. Ia menyasarkan seramai 300,000 pengunjung sepanjang tiga hari program ini berlangsung. Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti para pengunjung termasuk pameran serta perkhidmatan bergerak daripada agensi-agensi kerajaan, gerai jualan, persembahan nyanyian, cabutan bertuah, pocket-talk, taklimat dan banyak lagi. -EDISI UKAS

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Macham Program Diatur Beserimbai Program Madani Rakyat 2024 Sarawakku Sayang

MIRI: Macham bengkah program diatur beserimbai Program Madani Rakyat 2024 Sarawakku Sayang berengkah 27 ngagai 29 September tu ba Baulevard ditu. Mensia mayuh udah dipeda bisi datai ngulu program nya ke deka dipenyadi Menteri Besai Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim kena Hari Enam tu. Program nya bela dipadahka deka digulu Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg. Program tiga hari berunggu nya disadang digulu urung 300,000 iku mensia mayuh. Sekeda ari program ke deka diatur baka belagu, tikit benasit, program pemandang sereta mayuh agi. -EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak 'Menang Di Pantai' Para Lawn Bowls Siku Lelaki B6

KUCHING: Atlit Sarawak, Nischal Nischolas Bujang mujur nyingkang ngagai renggat siti ba main Lawn Bowls Siku Lelaki B6. Iya 'menang di pantai' ketegal atlit ari Pulau Pinang, Azizul Md Saad matak diri ba Kumpulan F di Arena Lawn Bowls Sarawak, Petra Jaya, Hari Lima.  Taja pia, siku agi atlit Sarawak, Mohamad Shukri Twkino alah ngelaban atlit Selangor, Mohamad Yusril Hafiz Mohd Shukri enggau pemutus 18-21 ba kategori Siku Lelaki B7 Kumpulan J.  Kelimpah ari nya, bakih sama tim, Mahathir Mohamad mega alah ngelaban atlit Pulau Pinang, Muhamad Kamal Mohamad Sedik, 9- 21. – EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Bulih Dua Midul Emas Ba Olahraga

KUCHING: Ba hari kepenudi olahraga kontinjen Sarawak mujur bulih dua midul emas Para Lumba Malaysia (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak 2024 ke diatur di Stadium Sarawak, Hari Lima.  Midul emas keterubah datai ari Chong Cheng Tat ba kategori ‘lempar cakera’ lelaki F34 enggau penyauh 19.02 meter. Atlit Johor Muhamad Nazir Aliman maya nya bulih midul pirak lalu ditangkan atlit Kelantan Hazrin Che Hassan bulih midul engkeraju.  Midul emas kedua enggi Sarawak datai ari Marshall Lu Canner ba kategori ‘merejam lembing’ lelaki F33 enggau penyauh 12.68 meter. Midul pirak diempu Zafri Zulkifli ari Selangor lalu midul engkeraju diempu Jeffery Angai ke mega ari Sarawak enggau penyauh 8.11 meter.  Pengawa nyuaka midul dipenyadi Sapit Premier Sarawak Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian. Kelimpah ari nya, tim Sarawak mega bulih siti midul pirak enggau dua midul engkeraju.  Atlit Sarawak, Khairulnizam Engkeh bulih midul pirak ba main 'lompat jauh’ lelaki T37. Lalu midul engkeraju diempu Tomson Lim Kok Hong enggau Jeffery Enggai ‘lempar cakera’ lelaki F37.  -EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Government Becomes Largest Shareholder In AFFIN

KUCHING:  AFFIN has announced that the Sarawak Government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd (SAH), has completed the share purchase agreement (SPA) for AFFIN shares previously owned by Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Berhad.  This makes the Sarawak Government the largest shareholder in AFFIN, holding a 31.25 per cent stake. Before this acquisition, the Sarawak Government held a 4.81 per cent stake in AFFIN.  With the SPA concluded, their shareholding has now increased to 31.25 per cent, marking a major step forward.  This strategic investment is expected to bring positive outcomes for AFFIN, accelerating its growth and reinforcing its position as a leading financial institution. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, highlighted during the signing ceremony that the decision to invest in AFFIN was driven by the need to create a strategic financial platform.  This partnership with a strong and capable bank is seen as essential for Sarawak as it strives to unlock its vast economic potential. “Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) is a comprehensive plan aimed at driving sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life for our people. A supportive bank like AFFIN will play a crucial role in helping us achieve the goals of PCDS 2030. AFFIN will be instrumental in supporting Sarawak’s sustainable economic agenda,” said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Zohari.  “By leveraging AFFIN’s extensive network and expertise, we can unlock new opportunities, facilitate access to capital, and ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within Sarawak. Together, we will build a financial ecosystem that fosters innovation, promotes financial literacy, and empowers our communities to reach their aspirations, ” he added.  Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Zohari expressed confidence that with the commitment and efforts of the team at AFFIN, the bank would flourish and become a leading financial institution that both Sarawak and Malaysia deserve. Deputy Minister of Defence, Adly Zahari, stated that this strategic decision is expected to bring substantial benefits, including competitive and sustainable dividends for LTAT contributors, who are members of the Malaysian Armed Forces.  This move will not only enhance LTAT’s long-term financial stability but also ensure consistent and reliable returns for contributors’ savings. President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Affin Bank Berhad, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, remarked that this agreement represents a significant leap forward for AFFIN.  “This is not just a milestone—it’s a quantum leap that will propel AFFIN into a new frontier of excellence. Through this strategic move, we aim to reshape the banking landscape with bold innovations and creative solutions,” he said.  “This agreement aligns perfectly with our vision to become the ‘Most Creative and Innovative Financial Company.’ It supports the key pillars of our AFFIN Axelerate 2028 (AX28) plan: ‘Unrivalled Customer Service,’ ‘Digital Leadership,’ and ‘Responsible Banking with Impact.’  “We are committed to strengthening our position and look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional value,” he added. -UKASnews

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Para SUKMA Platform Ketengah Bakat Atlet OKU Ke Peringkat Antarabangsa

KUCHING: Temasya Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 yang bakal berlangsung di ibu negeri ini bakal menjadi platform penting bagi Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) untuk memperagakan bakat dan potensi mereka dalam arena sukan. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Kanak-Kanak dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti Sarawak, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah berkata, temasya ini memberi peluang kepada atlet para untuk beraksi di peringkat negeri, kebangsaan dan seterusnya ke peringkat antarabangsa. "Usaha memperkasakan anak-anak OKU tidak hanya melalui pendidikan tetapi juga menerusi sukan, di mana bakat mereka diberi peluang untuk dikembangkan sehingga mencapai tahap tertinggi. "Mereka yang berbakat berpeluang mewakili negeri dan negara di pentas antarabangsa termasuk Olimpik," ujarnya. Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Perasmian Perkampungan Sukan Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 di Hotel dan Pusat Konvensyen Raia pada Jumaat. Dato Sri Fatimah yang juga Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Induk Para SUKMA kali ini menegaskan bahawa sukan adalah medium penting untuk memastikan tiada golongan OKU yang tersisih daripada masyarakat. Menurutnya, prinsip keterangkuman sosial sangat penting dan sukan bagi OKU adalah manifestasi sebenar prinsip tersebut. Majlis itu turut menyaksikan penyerahan cenderamata kepada Ketua Kontinjen (CDM) dari setiap negeri yang terlibat. Seramai 1,275 atlet akan bersaing merebut pingat dalam 10 jenis sukan yang dipertandingkan bermula 22 hingga 28 September 2024. Hadir sama Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Wanita dan Kanak-kanak merangkap Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 Datuk Rosey Yunus, Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Kesejahteraan Komuniti Sarawak merangkap Chef de Mission (CDM) Sarawak Datuk Muhammad Razi Sitam, Timbalan Setiausaha Kerajaan Sarawak (Operasi) merangkap Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Para SUKMA Sarawak XXI 2024 Datu Hii Chang Kee, Setiausaha Tetap KPWK merangkap Setiausaha Jawatankuasa Induk Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 Datu Felicia Tan Ya Hua, Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap MUDeNR selaku Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perkampungan Sukan & Penginapan Pegawai dan Atlet Para SUKMA 2024 Hairani Mohammad Ismail serta tetamu kehormat lain. -EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak's BESLegacy Initiative Wins Award At M&C Asia Stella Awards

KUCHING: Sarawak's Business Events Sarawak Legacy Initiative (BESLegacy Initiative) has won the Best Sustainability Initiative in the Destination category at the prestigious M&C (Meetings & Conventions) Asia Stella Awards. This recognition highlights the BESLegacy Initiative as the most innovative sustainability programme among all destinations in Asia. According to Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Sarawak has been focusing on sustainable practices in business events through the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).  The strategy aims to promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. He emphasised that this award reflects the state’s commitment to Sarawak's development. “We are thrilled that our efforts are being recognised by the global industry, and we will continue to strengthen Sarawak’s position as a leading destination for responsible and impactful business events,” he said in a statement. Meanwhile, Chairman of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), Dato Sri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Openg, stated that the organisation is committed to creating a sustainable economy, society, and environment by evaluating the impact and legacies of business events. “Our ‘Tribe Legacy Sarawak’ campaign, with the tagline ‘Driving Impact Together,’ perfectly captures what can be achieved when we collaborate towards a shared vision. Sarawak will continue to advocate for sustainable growth, foster innovative collaborations, and drive initiatives that leave lasting legacies for our society,” he said. The BESLegacy Initiative, launched in 2020 by BESarawak, is Malaysia’s first and only framework that helps business event planners design conventions and exhibitions with sustainability outcomes. These include community development, environmental responsibility, and economic growth.-UKASnews

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2024年马运会摄影和视频大赛凸显本地人才华

古晋：为配合2024年砂拉越第21届马运会而举办的摄影和视频大赛成功凸显本地人的才华，同时也为今年在砂拉越举行的两年一度的体育盛事注入活力。 砂拉越副政府秘书（行动）拿督许赞麒表示，有关比赛于8月12日至8月24日举行，分为三个组别，即公开组、青年组和视频组。 “摄影组共接获1078份参赛作品，视频组则共接获59份参赛作品，反响非常好。至于获奖者和参赛作品将别列入2024年马运会‘咖啡桌书’中，该书将由马运会秘书处出版。” 他今日在2024年砂拉越第21届马运会摄影和视频大赛颁奖礼后新闻发布会上，这么表示。 在摄影公开组中，Ahmad Izzrafiq Alias荣获冠军，赢得3000令吉现金，亚军得主Mohmad Nahari Naha则赢得2000令吉，而季军得主Juna Medan则赢得1000令吉现金。 而在青年组中，冠军得主Haziq Aqil赢走2000令吉奖金，亚军得主Gregory Tan Wei获得了1000 令吉奖金，而季军得主Azizan Yakub则获得750令吉奖金。 在视频组中，Sylvester Alex Wong荣获冠军，赢走了2000令吉奖金，亚军得主Yunus Yussop则获得1000令吉奖金，而季军得主Mohd Faizal Ahmad带走750令吉奖金。 出席者包括2024年马运会秘书处主管凯鲁尼占以及古晋省新闻从业员协会（KDJA）副主席 祖拉扎尔谢布利。-UKAS刊

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Skuad Para Badminton Sarawak Hadiah Lapan Pingat

KUCHING: Lapan pingat dihadiahkan kepada Sarawak menerusi skuad Para Badminton pada kemuncak perlawanan tersebut yang berlangsung di Dewan Persatuan Badminton Sarawak, di sini pada Jumaat. Penyampaian pingat kepada atlet-atlet Sarawak disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Industri Kreatif dan Seni Persembahan Sarawak, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. Pingat emas berjaya dirangkul Ashley Irenaeus Jeck, 24, dalam acara Perseorangan Lelaki (WH2) manakala Nurzammiezatul Syafiqqah Mohamad Zamberi, 23, dalam acara Perseorangan Wanita (SH6), diikuti Gregory Kanyan, 24, bersama Nursyazwani Shahrom, 33, dalam acara Beregu Campuran (SL3-SU5). Selain itu, Nursyazwani Shahrom turut menghadiahkan pingat perak dalam acara Perseorangan Wanita (SL4+SU5). Chan Lee Ching, 39, pula meraih dua pingat gangsa dalam acara Perseorangan Wanita (SL4+SU5) dan acara Beregu Campuran (SL3-SU5) bersama Mohd Aqil Haziq Nong Chee. Turut memperoleh pingat gangsa ialah Gregory Kanyan, 24, bersama Nik Ariffin Putit, 37, dalam acara Beregu Lelaki (SL3-SL4) dan Ardiles Benson, 36, bersama Nurzammiezatul Syafiqqah Mohamad Zamberi dalam acara Beregu Campuran (SH6). Secara keseluruhan, skuad Para Badminton menyumbang tiga pingat emas, satu pingat perak dan empat pingat gangsa. Terdahulu, hadir menyaksikan perlawanan akhir itu ialah Chef de Mission (CDM) Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam diiringi Timbalan CDM Para Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 Safiee Ahmad dan Razaili Gapor.-Edisi UKAS