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Sektor Dagang Temuai Enggau Ekonomi Di Mukah Ranchak Nengah Pengerami Kaul

MUKAH: Pengerami Kaul bisi penngulih nyadi penyungkak sektor dagang temuai enggau ekonomi ba menua Mukah.  Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Johari Tun Openg madah, tu pengudah pengerami nya digazet dalam Kalinda Dagang Temuai Sarawak lalu matak bala temuai lokal enggau luar menua.  "Projek ngaga Padang Bilun di Mukah sebagi ari pengawa perintah meransang temuai ari luar menua datai ke Mukah.  “Pemisi perengka Infrastruktur tu ulih narit ati bala temuai mayuh agi datai ke Mukah, ukai semina maya pengerami Kaul Mukah aja, tang sebarang program tauka pengawa ke bisi diatur ba Mukah. Iya madah munyi nya nengah teks jaku ke dibacha Menteri Pembansang Indu, Nembiak Mit enggau Pengelantang Komuniti Datu Seri Fatimah Abdullah ba Pengerami Bejadika Kaul Mukah 2024 enggau Regata Mukah 2024 ba Palan Pengerami Kaul, kena Hari Enam tu tadi.  Berebak enggau nya, raban peribit mega patut bejalaika tanggungpengawa sida ngemansangka industri dagang temuai enggau mayuh agi baka nambahka agi hotel enggau palan endur diau bemalam dikena nangkup peminta bala temuai nyengkaum program diau ba menua.  Nangkan nya, raban perintah semampai meri sukung ke tegut ngemujur  pengawa tu dikena nentuka iya ulih dikelala peranak lokal enggau luar menua.  Sama bisi datai, Sapit Menteri Dagang Temuai, Industri Kreatif enggau Seni Pemerindang, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Sapit Menteri ba Opis Premier Sarawak (Pekara Korporat, Pemadah enggau UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Kaban Parlimen Mukah Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Balingian Abdul Yakub Arbi, ADUN Tellian Royston Valentine enggau ADUN Daro Shafiee Ahmad. –EDISI UKAS

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Clean Kuching City Run 2024 Highlights Pristine Lifestyle

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) organised the Clean Kuching City Run 2024 in conjunction with Kuching City Cleanliness Month at Tugu Pahlawan on Sunday. A total of 300 participants joined the Clean Kuching City Run 2024, which started as early as 6 am, covering a distance of 4.5 kilometres. The 4.5 km route included Tugu Pahlawan, Padang Merdeka, Kuching Waterfront, Jambatan Darul Hana, English Tea House, Kampung Boyan Walkway, and back to its starting point. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, officiated the flag-off for the event. The Clean Kuching City Run 2024 is one of the activities to enliven the celebration of Kuching City Cleanliness Month this year. One of its efforts and initiatives is to encourage city residents to adopt a healthier lifestyle and strengthen community relations, especially among the local community. Additionally, activities throughout Cleanliness Month in July include the Cleanliness Month Roadshow, Plogging Walk, Cleanliness Month Expo, Let's Go to the Botanical Garden, Clean Waterway Campaign, Digital Info Hunt, and the 3K Contest (Cleanliness, Beauty, and Exemplary Neighborhood). Also present were the Mayor of Kuching North, Hilmy Othman, and DBKU Commissioner, Sih Hua Tong.-UKASnews

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More TVET Workers Needed to Sustain Sarawak's Growing Economy

BINTANGOR: Sarawak needs more skilled local workers, especially in technical fields or TVET, to sustain its growing economy. The recognition of Sarawak as a high-income state by the World Bank has proved that Sarawak’s economy is on a strong and stable footing.  Meradong Assemblyman and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) trustee, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, emphasised that education is crucial to ensuring that future generations can continue to govern the country effectively with the need for more TVET workers across various industries. “One significant contribution to a robust economy is having a diverse economic base and a highly skilled and educated workforce.  However, our state still needs skilled local workers, especially in technical fields or TVET. “Through today's programme, we can see the efforts made by the Sarawak State Government through TEGAS in helping develop human capital in our state,” he said during the Opening Ceremony of the Project Of Dream Realised (PRO-DR) Roadshow Series 9, 2024, held at Bintangor Community Hall on Saturday. The PRO-DR programme is an educational and career carnival roadshow organised by the Sarawak State Government through TEGAS, with support from the Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS). According to Datuk Ding, this edition of the roadshow will involve more than 25 educational and training institutions, government agencies, and financial aid providers to help students in Bintangor get information about education. “The main objective of this programme is to help rural students achieve their dream careers through education, regardless of academic qualifications.  “Therefore, I urge students and parents to seize the opportunity by visiting the TEGAS exhibitions, as it is time for STPM and SPM leavers, as well as Form 4, 5, and 6 students, to plan their courses and fields of study,” he said. Also present were the Representative of the Sarikei Resident, Moses Ta'ia, Meradong District Officer, Thomas Geoffrey Kendawang, Senior Manager of TEGAS Community Innovative Learning, Representing the Chief Executive Officer of TEGAS, Fredick Kevin Buseli, Deputy District Education Officer of Meradong, Nassarudin Ibrahim, and Department Heads and Community Leaders of Meradong District. -UKASnews

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Sarawakku Membaca Programme to Boost Literacy & Knowledge in Sarawak

BINTANGOR: The Sarawakku Membaca Programme fosters a reading culture among society to create a more knowledgeable and informed community. According to Meradong Assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, in this era of globalisation where information and knowledge drive progress, it is crucial for Sarawak to elevate literacy levels across all ages to produce a society that is open-minded towards change and advancement. “With a society that practices reading, our state Sarawak, and Malaysia as a whole, will have citizens with active, creative minds who think innovatively and maintain rational, focused, and open-minded thinking, capable of seeing things from multiple perspectives. “This will allow us to stand on equal footing with other developed nations that highly value the practice of reading. “We realize that access to reading materials and learning opportunities is often limited, especially in rural areas. However, through the Sarawakku Membaca Programme, we aim to ensure that all Sarawakians have equal opportunities to access knowledge,” he said during the launch of the Sarawakku Membaca Programme at the SMK Kai Chung Hall on Saturday. Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing urged Sarawakians to make reading a daily habit that will leave a significant impact on the quality of life in the area. Also present were the Regional Manager of Sibu Sarawak State Library, Fairul Azli Banchit, Representative of the Principal of SMK Kai Chung, and the Secretary of the Meradong and Julau District Council, Lau Chi Sing.-UKASnews

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Landas Kasihnya Warisan Team Dominates Sarawak Premier Cup

MUKAH: The Landas Kasihnya Warisan team achieved a remarkable victory at the Sarawak Premier Cup during the Mukah Regatta 2024 on Saturday, securing the champion title in the Special Category. Out of 12 teams competing in the 3-Kilometre ‘30 Pekayuh Lelaki’ category, Landas Kasihnya Warisan, racing under the name Kasihnya Warisan Satu, emerged as the winner, taking home RM10,000, the Premier Cup, and the Championship Trophy. The same team, competing under the name Landas Tiga, secured second place with RM5,000 and a trophy.  Warisan Gemilang Satu from the JTTP Team claimed third place, earning RM3,000 and a trophy.  The fourth-place spot was also taken by a team from Landas Kasihnya Warisan, who received RM2,000. The prize-giving ceremony was led by Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Dato' Sri Fatimah Abdullah. Also present were Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia, Dato' Hanifah Hajar Taib, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Tellian Assemblyman, Royston Valentine and Balingian Assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi. -UKASnews

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Mukah Tourism & Economy Sees Boost From Kaul Festival

MUKAH: The Kaul Festival has the potential to be a driving force for Mukah's tourism and economic sectors. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said this festival has been officially included in the Sarawak Tourism Calendar, which will attract many local and international tourists. “The construction of the Mukah Airport is one of the government's efforts to encourage visitors from outside Mukah.  "With this infrastructure, it will undoubtedly attract more visitors, not only during the Kaul Mukah Festival but also for other activities and programmes here.” He said this in a speech read by the Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, during the opening ceremony of Kaul Mukah 2024 and Mukah Regatta 2024 at the Kaul Festival site on Saturday. He added that the private sector also needs to play its role by further developing the tourism industry, such as by building more hotels and accommodation facilities, including homestay programmes, to meet the demands of tourists. Moreover, the government will provide full support in making this event successful to ensure it is well-known among local and international communities. Also present were Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Mukah Member of Parliament, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Balingian Assemblyman, Abdul Yakub Arbi, Tellian Assemblyman Royston Valentine, and Daro Assemblyman, Shafiee Ahmad. -UKASnews

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Kaul Mukah's Unity Night Concert Draws Festive Crowd

MUKAH: The Unity Night Concert organised by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) in conjunction with Kaul Mukah 2024 drew an enthusiastic crowd. The concert, which began at 8:30 p.m., was held at the Main Stage of Kaul Mukah on Saturday. In line with the unity theme, the concert was attended by various communities, including Melanau, Iban, Chinese, and others. The Unity Night Concert is among some of the unique highlights of Kaul Mukah 2024, as YPS collaborated with the Melanau Association of Mukah to enliven the event. Among the captivating performances were by YPS Sape Ambassador, Wanie Alias, and the Pioneer Youth Traditional Orchestra of Sarawak (POTRES). The evening was also entertained with comedy acts by Iwan Dasri and Morse Uotye. Also present were the Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Balingian Assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi, and Tellian Assemblyman Royston Valentine. -UKASnews

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Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi & Isteri Hadir Majlis Santapan Istiadat Sempena Pertabalan Sultan Ibrahim Sebagai Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ke-17

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar berangkat hadir memeriahkan Majlis Santapan Diraja sempena Istiadat Pertabalan Sultan Ibrahim sebagai Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17 di Dewan Santapan, Istana Negara pada Sabtu.   Turut mengiringi beliau ialah isterinya, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.   Dalam pada itu, pelbagai pengisian istimewa dikongsi dalam majlis tersebut seperti tayangan video yang memaparkan peristiwa penting kehidupan Sultan Ibrahim, antaranya detik Seri Paduka Baginda diputerakan pada 22 November 1958.   Video istimewa Diraja Sultan Ibrahim dengan Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah pada 22 September 1982 juga ditayangkan.   Turut berangkat ke majlis santapan itu ialah Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah dan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha serta Raja Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Isa Al Khalifa.   Majlis tersebut juga dihadiri oleh Raja-Raja Melayu dan Yang di-Pertua Negeri-Negeri.   Sultan Ibrahim telah melafaz sumpah dan menandatangani surat sumpah jawatan sebagai Yang di-Pertuan Agong ke-17 pada 31 Januari lalu. -EDISI UKAS

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Penyelai Rampa Menua Asal Pematak Temuai Ari Singapore Ke Sarawak

SINGAPORE: Penyelai ekodagang temuai sereta utai tumbuh enggau utai idup ke bisi di menua Sarawak pematak besai temuai ari Singapore datai ke Tanah Kenyalang.  Sapit Menteri Dagang Temuai, Industri Kreatif enggau Seni Pemerindang Sarawak, Datuk Snowdan Lawan madah, pematak nya nyengkaum budaya, pemakai enggau pengerami ke mega nyukung penegap Sarawak dalam sektor dagang temuai. Ku iya, nengah Borneo Fest 2024 Singapore ke diatur Opis Dagang enggau Dagang Temuai Sarawak di Singapore (STATOS) tu sebengkah singkag ke cukup manah dikena negapka agi dagang temuai di Sarawak.  “Aku nemu mayuh bala temuai rindu deka nemuai ngagai menua Sarawak, bayam pemanah rampa menua, laban kitai ba Sarawak semampai ngemeratka CANFF iya nya, Culture (Budaya), Adventure (Bejalai Matau Menua), Nature (Rampa Menua Asal ), Food (Pemakai), enggau Festivals (Pengerami) (CANFF). “Kitai ba Menua Sarawak ngembuan mayuh seni budaya ngelui 30 raban bansa sereta ngembuan mayuh palan ke narit ati, pemakai sereta ke bukai,” ku iya.  Iya madah munyi nya maya dirandau pemberita sepengudah bejadika program Borneo Fest 2024 ditu, kena Hari Enam tu tadi.  Berebak enggau nya, Datuk Snowdan madah ke diri mega andal ke Sarawak ulih nyapai juluk empat juta pengusung nemuai ke nengeri nya taun tu. “Enti kitai berati ba taun ke udah, kitai semina ngadang lebih 3 juta pengusung tang kebendar, juluk kitai ngelui ke udah disadang. Nya alai ba taun tu kitai ngandalka urung empat juta lalu aku pechaya ari penyampau ke udah dikeandal kitai empat juta temuai ke Sarawak ba ujung taun 2024 tu,” ku iya.  Sama bela datai, Menteri Dagang Temuai, Main Asal enggau Rampa Menua Sabah Christina Liew Chin Jin, Pesuruhjaya Tinggi Malaysia ke Singapore, TYT Dato' Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, Chairman  (STATOS), Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, Tuai Pegawai Eksekutif (STATOS), Chew Chang Guan, Tuai Pegawai Eksekutif (STTOS), Wendy Clare enggau bala Kaban Kaunsil STATOS.-EDISI UKAS

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Rakyat Sarawak Diseru Terus Sokong Kerajaan Sarawak

MIRI: Rakyat Sarawak diseru terus memberi sokongan kepada Kerajaan Sarawak di bawah kepimpinan Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) untuk pembangunan negeri.   Datuk Bandar Bandaraya Miri, Adam Yii Siew Sang berkata, Kerajaan Sarawak telah berusaha mengambil balik hak Sarawak di bawah Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) sekaligus memacu pembangunan negeri ini.   “Kerajaan Sarawak telah berjaya mengambil balik Pelabuhan Bintulu sebagai pelabuhan dimiliki kerajaan yang bakal memanfaatkan negeri ini dalam mengeksport gas asli cecair (LNG) serta mengambil balik Empangan Bakun,” jelasnya.   Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap pada Majlis Penyerahan Projek Kecil Luar Bandar (MRP) Pujut di sini pada Sabtu.   Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Pujut itu menambah, Kerajaan Sarawak juga bakal memperoleh saham tambahan dalam Affin Bank selepas mengkaji syarat-syarat yang dikenakan oleh Bank Negara.   Dalam majlis sama, beliau telah menyampaikan geran MRP berjumlah RM63,000 kepada sebanyak 20 persatuan di Bandaraya Miri.   Beliau menekankan persatuan-persatuan di Miri dapat menggunakan dana tersebut dengan sebaik-baiknya untuk aktiviti yang memberi manfaat kepada ahli dan komuniti. -EDISI UKAS