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Sarawak Future Forum 2024 to Address Sustainable Growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak Future Forum 2024, to held on 10 October 2024 at Sheraton Kuching Hotel, will feature global leaders discussing sustainable economic development. Organised by the Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE) and Leadership Institute of Sarawak Civil Service (LISCS), the event will be inaugurated by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari will deliver the opening keynote, highlighting Sarawak’s role in balancing economic growth with sustainability. "Sarawak is a region rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, and we aim to showcase how regions like ours can lead in sustainable development," he said. Key speakers include Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz, who will discuss moving beyond GDP as a measure of success, and Marga Hoek, a leading expert on sustainable business. The forum will also feature Malaysian artist Red Hong Yi, known for her impactful mixed-media installations. The Sarawak Future Forum aims to foster dialogue on balancing economic growth with sustainability and social equity. For more details and registration, visit www.sarawakfutureforum.com. -UKASnews  

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Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri Premier Sarawak Tingkat Syarikat Ke Persada Antarabangsa

KUCHING: Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri Premier Sarawak (PSIEA) 2025 berhasrat meningkatkan syarikat domestik di negeri ini ke persada antarabangsa.   Pengarah Perbadanan Produktiviti Malaysia (MPC) Wilayah Sarawak, Dr Mazlina Shafi’i berkata, MPC sentiasa mencari pendekatan yang inovatif dan berkesan untuk membantu sektor awam dan swasta dalam meningkatkan keberkesanan operasi.   Menurutnya, penganjuran PSIEA pada tahun-tahun sebelumnya telah memperkukuh kecemerlangan dan daya saing organisasi di Sarawak serta memberikan impak positif terhadap ekonomi negara.   “Sejak pelaksanaan anugerah tersebut sebanyak 94 organisasi pelbagai saiz dari sektor pembuatan dan perkhidmatan telah menyertainya dengan anggaran penciptaan nilai sebanyak RM188 juta.   “Kita mensasarkan lebih daripada 50 syarikat domestik untuk menyertai PSIEA 2025 dan kita mengalu-alukan penyertaan syarikat besar kerana sebelum ini kebanyakan syarikat yang menyertai adalah yang bersaiz kecil dan sederhana,” ujarnya semasa sidang media PSIEA 2025 di sini pada Selasa.   Dalam pada itu, Dr Mazlina juga menyeru para organisasi yang belum melaksanakan kecemerlangan perniagaan (BE) untuk mempertimbangkan bagi mengadopsi inisiatif ini.   “Inisiatif BE ini adalah menyeluruh bukan sahaja dari segi kepimpinan, infrastruktur, pemerkasaan tetapi macam mana kita boleh mengintegrasikannya secara digital,” katanya.   Untuk rekod, PSIEA dianjurkan setiap dua tahun sejak tahun 2017 dengan kerjasama strategik Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) dan Kerajaan Sarawak. -EDISI UKAS

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Malaysia Day 2024 Celebration To Elevate Awareness For Sri Aman

KUCHING: This year's Malaysia Day programme is not just a celebration, but also hoped to be able to raise people's awareness of the importance of this historic day, especially for the residents of Sri Aman.  Sarawak's Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis stressed that this awareness needs to be instilled not only among urban residents, but also those outside the city including those living in longhouses and villages. "We need to ensure that all levels of society understand the importance of Malaysia Day. Our instructions are clear, hang the Malaysian flag in every house, both in the city and in the village," he said in a Juh Randau session organised by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) at Bangunan Baitulmakmur on Monday. He explained that flying the Malaysian flag is not only symbolic but also a sign of support for the country and the government that is now actively developing Sarawak. "This is not just a symbolic act. It shows our pride as Malaysians and our support for the development that is being actively implemented, especially in Sarawak which is growing rapidly," he added. In addition, he also reminded the community to keep their respective areas clean especially with the presence of guests. "If guests come and see rubbish littered, that means we do not respect Malaysia Day. The image of Sri Aman and Sarawak needs to be protected so that we can be proud of our place," he stressed. This year's Malaysia Day celebration also involves the participation of various races who cooperated in making the planned activities a success. "Each race has a responsibility and must work together to ensure that this Malaysia Day is celebratedn in a lively way," he added. With this spirit of unity and cooperation, Malaysia Day, he said, is hoped to continue to be remembered as a symbol of the unity of Malaysians regardless of background and geographical position. – UKASnews  

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Kejohanan Bola Keranjang Jemputan Veteran ASEAN Platform Kukuhkan Persahabatan Serantau

MIRI: Kejohanan Bola Keranjang Jemputan Veteran ASEAN Ke-33 disifatkan sebagai platform penting dalam mengukuhkan persahabatan antara negara-negara ASEAN. Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan Sarawak merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Piasau, Datuk Sebastian Ting, menyatakan bahawa penganjuran kejohanan ini di Miri menawarkan peluang kepada delegasi untuk lebih mengenali warisan budaya dan tradisi unik Sarawak. Beliau menambah bahawa sejak tiga dekad penubuhannya, kejohanan ini telah berkembang menjadi platform utama yang memperkukuhkan persahabatan dan kerjasama antara negara-negara ASEAN selain mempamerkan semangat kesukanan yang tinggi. "Kejohanan ini bukan sahaja menjadi medan persaingan di gelanggang bola keranjang, tetapi juga melambangkan perpaduan dan persahabatan yang terjalin antara negara-negara anggota ASEAN," ujarnya. Beliau berkata demikian menerusi teks ucapan yang dibacakan oleh Ahli Majlis Bandaraya Miri, Kaunselor Leslie Lau Ik Chie pada Majlis Penangguhan 33rd ASEAN Veteran Basketball Tournament di sini, pada Isnin. Kejohanan yang berlangsung dari 5 hingga 9 September ini menyaksikan penyertaan seramai 500 atlet veteran bola keranjang dari seluruh ASEAN. Turut hadir dalam majlis tersebut ialah Pengerusi Penganjur Kaunselor Jeffry Phang Siew Foong, Presiden Persekutuan Persatuan Bola Keranjang Veteran ASEAN Mah Poi Sang serta tetamu kehormat lain. - EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Premier’s Industry Excellence Awards To Propel Local Firms Onto Global Stage

KUCHING: The Sarawak Premier's Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) 2025 aims to help local companies in the state to reach the global market. Sarawak Regional Director of the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), Dr Mazlina Shafi’i, said that MPC is always seeking new and effective ways to support both public and private sectors in improving their efficiency. She said that past editions of the PSIEA have helped improve the quality and competitiveness of organisations in Sarawak, which has had a positive effect on the country’s economy. "Since the awards started, 94 organisations of different sizes from the manufacturing and services sectors have taken part, creating an estimated value of RM188 million. "We are aiming for more than 50 local companies to join PSIEA 2025, and we welcome the participation of larger companies, as most past participants have been small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)," she said during a press conference on Tuesday. Dr Mazlina encouraged organisations that have not yet adopted Business Excellence (BE) practices to think about starting this initiative. She explained that the BE initiative is broad, focusing on leadership, infrastructure, empowerment, and digital integration. PSIEA has been held every two years since 2017, in partnership with the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and the Sarawak Government.-UKASnews

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Sarawak Strengthens STEM Initiatives To Advance State’s Progress

SIBURAN: The Sarawak Government is investing into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to create a community that can help the state grow. Sarawak's Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Dato Sri Roland Sagah, said that focusing on STEM is more than just a policy; it is crucial for the state’s future. "The government aims for 60% of students to be studying STEM subjects by 2030. "Achieving this goal is crucial for us to become a developed state by 2030, and reaching this target will help build the foundation for economic and technological progress that will move Sarawak forward," he explained. He made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the STEM Carnival at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Patung recently. The Tarat Assemblyman also said that to give all students equal access to STEM resources, the state government will set up standard science labs in every district in Sarawak. “These labs will give students from rural areas important hands-on experience because we believe every student should have the chance to learn science in a meaningful way. "I am also pleased to announce that the first standard science lab, located at Curtin Bio-Valley, will be launched in September 2024, and following this, students in Siburan will also have access to a science lab," he added. Also present were Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Anielia Siam, Serian District Education Officer Bunsie Tunton, and SK Patung Principal, Yohansone Sika. -UKASnews

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欢庆马来西亚日对于国家团结非常重要

古晋：马来西亚日庆祝活动是加强砂拉越、沙巴和马来西亚半岛之间团结的重要活动。 砂教育、创新及人才发展部副部长拿督法兰西哈丁表示，每年在9月16日庆祝的马来西亚日，需获得全民共同欢庆，不仅是在砂拉越，而是在全国各地。 “我们确实正在共同组建马来西亚。因此，我们需要忠于这个国家和执政政府，特别是砂拉越政府。” 他星期一在砂公关单位（UKAS）举办的JUH Randau访谈上，如是说。 法兰西哈丁表示，各方合作是国家稳定的关键。 “当政府稳定，各方合作是国家稳定的关键。政治稳定使我们有机会专注于重要的事情，特别是全国各地基础设施的平衡发展。” 他还强调，经常走访乡村地区，向村民提供建议及引导的重要。 “我总是建议他们利用政府的稳定来谋生并促进家庭发展。‘segulai-sejalai’等团结概念，需要被贯彻以确保人民之间的关系继续保持密切。” 他希望，这种团结与合作的精神将继续成为马来西亚未来稳定和繁荣的基础。-UKAS

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欢庆马来西亚日预计将提高对斯里阿曼的认识

古晋：今年的马来西亚日庆祝活动不仅仅是一项庆祝活动，也希望提高人们对这个历史性日子重要性的认识，特别是斯里阿曼的居民。 砂教育、创新及人才发展部副部长拿督法兰西哈丁强调，这种意识不仅需要在城市居民中传播，还需要在乡村地区，包括居住在长屋和村庄的居民中传播。 “我们需要确保社会各阶层了解马来西亚日的重要性。我们的指示很明确，从城市到乡村，每家每户悬挂国旗。” 他星期一在砂公关单位（UKAS）举办的JUH Randau访谈上，如是说。 他届时，悬挂国旗不仅具有象征意义，而且是支持目前正积极发展砂拉越的国家和政府的标志。 “这不仅仅是一个象征性的行为。这表明我们作为马来西亚人的自豪感以及我们对正在积极实施的发展的支持，特别是快速增长的砂拉越。” 此外，法兰西哈丁也提醒社区，能保持各个区域的清洁，尤其是有外宾前来之际。 “如果客人来时看到乱扔垃圾，那就意味着我们不尊重马来西亚日。斯里阿曼和砂拉越的形象需要得到保护，这样我们才能为我们的地方感到自豪。” 他提到，今年的马来西亚日庆祝活动也涉及各种族的参与，确保整个活动取得成功。 “每个种族都有责任，共同努力确保马来西亚日庆祝活动以热闹的方式进行。” 他说，本着团结与合作的精神，无论背景和地理位置，马来西亚日将继续作为马来西亚人民团结的象征而被人们铭记。-UKAS刊

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Program Lumba Komuniti Menua Pesisir Matak Pengerindu Raban Nembiak Ba Lumba

TATAU: Program Lumba Menua Pesisir 2024 renggat Sarawak deka diatur dikena matak pengerindu bala nembiak ngambika rindu ke lumba seraya nempa pengerai enggau pengeregas runding.  Program tu diatur Opis Nembiak enggau Lumba Sarawak begulai enggau Opis Nembiak enggau Lumba Bintulu, Kelab Nyumpit Menaul, Kelab Nembiak Sungai Kakus enggau Gerempung Archery Tradisional Sitak Bintulu.  Menteri di Opis Premier Sarawak ke mega Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Kakus, Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai madah, program tu patut suah agi diatur ba selampur menua pesisir.  "Program baka tu tau bendar nempa mayuh agi atlit nyaup kitai nyulut ba SUKMA nangkan tu ila," ku iya madah. Iya madah munyi nya maya ngulu pengerami bejadika program nya di SMK Tatau, kena Hari Minggu tu tadi.  Ngena awak nya, Dato Sri John Sikie meransang bala mayuh di menua nya bela ngambi bagi ba program. Iya andal, program nya bela nyadika chara engkeman nyidi pengelandik baru ba lumba enggau main.-EDISI UKAS

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Perintah Sarawak Meranakka Puku Ba STEM Ketegal Deka Nyungkak Pemansang Nengeri

SIBURAN: Perintah Sarawak enda belampung ati meranakka puku ba bidang Sains, Teknologi, Injiniring enggau Matematik (STEM) dikena nempa komuniti ke ulih ngemasangka nengeri tu.  Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Pengelandik Sarawak, Dato Sri Roland Sagah madah, pekara dikemeratka ba STEM ukai semina polisi aja tang kunchi pemansang dudi hari Sarawak.  “Perintah Sarawak udah netapka juluk ati ke besai iya nya 60 peratus nembiak sekula ngambi bidang STEM manggai taun 2030. “Tu besai amat reti ngagai kitai deka bejadika juluk ati nyadi nengeri mansang manggai taun 2030 ti nyadi pemun pengerembai ekonomi enggau teknologi,” ku iya madah.   Iya madah munyi nya ba Pengerami Bejadika Karnival STEM di Sekula Primari (SK) Patung ditu, apin lama ke udah.  Kaban kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Tarat nya nambah baru, dikena nentuka semua nembiak ngembuan akses ke sama bela ba STEM, perintah nengeri deka nyendiaka makmal sains ba semua pelilih di Sarawak.  “Makmal tu deka meri peneleba ke berega ngagai nembiak ke datai ari menua pesisir laban kitai andal deka meda tiap iku nembiak patut bisi peluang belajar saintifik.  “Aku mega madah makmal sains keterubah digaga ba Curtin Bio-Valley deka dipenyadika bulan September 2024 tu lalu udah nya, bala nembiak ari pelilih Siburan mega deka bisi makmal Sains diri empu,” ku iya nerang baru.  Sama bisi datai maya nya, Sapit Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Pengelandik Datuk Francis Harden  Hollis, Sapit Sekretari Mendam Opis Menteri Pelajar, Inovasyen enggau Pemansang Pengelandik Anielia Siam, Pegawai Opis Pelajar Pelilih Serian Bunsie Tunton enggau Kepala Pengajar SK Patung Yohansone Sika. -EDISI UKAS