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砂拉越Nasa Space Apps获马来西亚青商会（JCI）可持续发展奖

美里：美國航空航天局砂拉越太空應用程式（Nasa Space Apps）今年取得另一个里程碑，获得马来西亚青商会（JCI）颁发的优质教育类别可持续发展奖。 该项目由砂拉越教育、创新和人才发展部（MEITD）领导，重点培养砂拉越科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）领域的年轻人才，彰显该部对砂教育和创新的奉献精神。 砂拉越教育、创新和人才发展部部长拿督斯里罗伦沙嘉表示，这项认可是其部门和各方不断努力的结果，旨在确保砂拉越青年获得优质教育和平等机会。 “教育需要时间，培养人才需要大量投资，从财政资源到学校、教师、家长和政策。” 他星期一在美國航空航天局砂拉越太空應用程式活动闭幕仪式上发表这项言论。 他补充，如果没有众人的共同努力，这项成将无法实现的，其中包括砂子民经济基金会（TEGAS）、美国大使馆、罗东青商会和其他当地机构等合作伙伴。 拿督斯里罗伦沙嘉表示，今年美國航空航天局砂拉越太空應用程式活动吸引140名参与者，这项活动是从2021年起由砂拉越科技大学（UTS）主办。 砂学校的参与人数也显著增加，教师们在鼓励和指导学生参加这项创新活动方面发挥重要作用。 “教师是学生的榜样，我很高兴看到这么多人接受挑战，指导年轻人这样的项目。今年，我们看到至少有5所学校派出超过10个队伍参赛。” 他也鼓励所有人，包括学生、教师、家长和政府官员，接受创新文化并努力求进步。-UKAS刊

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Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Peringkat Bahagian Bintulu 1446H Berlangsung Meriah di Kampung Assyakirin

BINTULU: Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Peringkat Bahagian Bintulu 1446 Hijrah (2024) berlangsung dengan penuh gemilang di Balai Raya Kampung Assyakirin Fasa 1 pada 14 dan 15 Oktober 2024.  Dengan tema “Al-Falah Pemacu Malaysia Madani”, majlis ini menjadi pentas utama bagi 12 peserta qari dan qariah yang memperdengarkan bacaan indah ayat suci Al-Quran, sekali gus memartabatkan seni tilawah di peringkat bahagian. Malam pertama majlis menyaksikan lapan peserta memperdengarkan bacaan masing-masing, manakala baki empat peserta akan tampil pada malam kedua. Pada malam terakhir ini, johan, naib johan, dan tempat ketiga bagi kategori qari dan qariah akan dinobatkan, menandakan kemuncak kepada usaha gigih dan penghayatan al-Quran oleh para peserta. Acara ini turut diserikan dengan cabutan bertuah dan persembahan Kalam Jama'ie oleh pelajar dari SK (A) MIS (Raudhatul Jannah).  Majlis ini juga diserikan dengan pelbagai gerai pameran daripada Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Tabung Haji, Andalusia, dan Baitulmal, yang menawarkan perkhidmatan serta maklumat bermanfaat kepada para pengunjung.  Hadir sama  Timbalan Residen Bahagian, Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, Pegawai Daerah Bintulu, Awang Mohammed Nizam Awang Ali Bohan, Pegawai Agama Islam Bahagian, Ustaz Dzulhazdri Japar Shedik, Penghulu, Drahman Sisit dan Ketua Kampung Assyakirin Fasa 1, Awang Hamdan Awg Kerta.-EDISI UKAS

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NASA Space Apps Sarawak Recognised With JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award

MIRI: NASA Space Apps Sarawak achieved another milestone this year by winning the Sustainable Development Award from JCI Malaysia in the Quality Education category. This project, led by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), focuses on developing young talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in Sarawak, highlighting the ministry’s dedication to education and innovation in the state. MEITD Minister, Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that this recognition is the result of ongoing efforts by his ministry and various parties to ensure that Sarawak youths receive quality education and equal opportunities. “Education takes time, and nurturing talent requires significant investment, from financial resources to schools, teachers, parents and policies," he said. He said this when speaking at the closing ceremony of NASA Space Apps Sarawak 2024 at a hotel here, on Monday. He added that this success would not have been possible without the collective efforts of many, including partners like Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), the United States Embassy, JCI Lutong, and other local agencies. Dato Sri Roland Sagah shared that NASA Space Apps Sarawak attracted 140 participants from across the state this year, through its first in-person hackathon since 2021, hosted by the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). Participation from schools in Sarawak also saw a notable rise, with great support from teachers who played an important role in encouraging and guiding their students to join this innovative event. “Teachers are role models for students, and I am pleased to see so many taking up the challenge to mentor young people in programmes like this. “This year, we saw at least five schools sending more than 10 teams,” he added. He also encouraged everyone, including students, teachers, parents, and government officials to adopt a culture of innovation and work towards continuous improvement. -UKASnews

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RECODA Introduces Vending Machine Support Initiative To Uplift B40 Entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) has introduced three vending machines under the Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat (IPR)-Inisiatif Usahawan Makanan programme. This initiative aims to help low-income B40 households by providing entrepreneurial opportunities through food vending machines. The vending machines, which are part of the Ministry of Economy’s broader IPR programme, come with a two-year rental subsidy that allows participants to operate them without upfront costs, providing B40 entrepreneurs with an opportunity to build sustainable businesses. Vending machines located in high-traffic areas like UiTM Kota Samarahan, Sarawak General Hospital and LCDA Tower offer busy individuals freshly prepared meals at an affordable price of RM7. Chief Executive Officer of RECODA, Datuk Ismawi Ismuni in a statement today expressed confidence in the programme’s success and encouraged participants to maintain food quality and hygiene. He highlighted that the skills and opportunities offered by IPR INSAN will help participants achieve long-term success. Participants like Siti Hajar Adam, stationed at LCDA Tower, and Dahlia Su’ut, whose machine is at Sarawak General Hospital, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasising how the programme has equipped them with valuable knowledge and confidence to grow their businesses. RECODA also runs other socio-economic programmes, such as IPR INTAN for agricultural entrepreneurs, to uplift communities and reduce poverty across Sarawak. These initiatives align with the government’s efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and create. -UKASnews

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46 Receive Over RM1.6 Million in Land Compensation for Road Projects In Sarikei

PAKAN: A total of 46 individuals received 60 land compensation cheques amounting to RM1,611,497.50 for the Ulu-Paku-Ulu Kota Link Road Construction and Ulu Paku Road, Sarikei Upgrading projects. The cheques were presented by Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh representing Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan at the Pakan Community Hall, today. At the same event, Datuk Len also handed out land titles under Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code to 77 recipients involving 100 lots spanning 183.7933 hectares in the Pakan Road/SESCO/Entabai area. In his text of speech read by Datuk Len, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah emphasised that the Sarawak government continues to safeguard the interest of Native Customary Land (NCR) landowners through ongoing survey works under Section 6 and Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code. He said as of August 31, 2024, the Sarawak Land and Survey Department has successfully conducted perimeter surveys covering approximately 1,155,022 hectares (or 2.8 million acres) of NCR land throughout Sarawak. “Of this, 910,183 hectares or 2.24 million acres have been gazetted (under Section 6). Individual lot surveys and the issuance of Section 18 land titles under the Sarawak Land Code are actively ongoing,” he said. Datuk Amar Awang Tengah added that the surveying of NCR land is initiated only upon request from claimants. Submitted applications are reviewed based on legal frameworks and valid evidence before approval for surveying, he added. “In cases that involve disputes or court proceedings, surveying work will not proceed unless the case has been withdrawn, in which case the claimant must reapply for the NCR land survey,” the Sarawak Deputy Premier said. Also present were Pakan Assemblyman, Tan Sri Dato Sri William Mawan Ikom, Deputy Director (Operation) of the Sarawak Land and Survey Department, Norlina Raee, Director of Sarawak State Development of the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, Jasni Jobli, Deputy Resident of Sarikei Division, Badjuri Bidin, Pakan District Officer, Mohd Irwan Abdullah@William Manggoi, and Land and Survey Sarikei Division Superintendent, Thian Choon Kui. -UKASnews

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Establishment of Sarawak-Owned Private International Schools to Support High-Potential Underprivileged Students

KAPIT: The establishment of private international schools by the Sarawak government will provide quality education support for local students with high potential, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), Datuk Dr Annuar Rapa’ee, the private school in Sibu in particular will initially accommodate 100 students. He said that the number of students for that school will gradually increase, with selections made from around Sibu and Kapit. “For the first intake, 50 per cent of the school fees will be subsidised, with plans to reduce the cost and eventually make it free. “The funding will be adjusted based on income groups, specifically B40, M30, and M20,” he said during a Sharing Session on the Sarawak Education Initiative Programme held at SMK Selirik, here, on Tuesday. Therefore, Datuk Dr Annuar urged parents and teachers to work together to help students excel academically so they can be selected for these private schools. Also present were Political Secretaries to the Premier of Sarawak, Sayed Azmee Wan Junaidi and Watson Awan Jalai, representative of Bukit Goram Assemblyman, Alexson Nila, representative of the Resident of Kapit Division, Muhamad Amirullah Sulaiman, Head of the Education Division of MEITD, Donald Henry Nohed, Deputy District Education Officer of Kapit, Philip Keling, and other guests. -UKASnews

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Sarawak Perkukuh Jaringan Global Penyelidikan Paya Gambut Melalui Seminar LiWeFoR 2024

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak melangkah ke hadapan dalam usaha global memelihara hutan paya gambut dengan menganjurkan Seminar Living Labs for Wetland Research (LiWeFoR) 2024, yang berlangsung di Institut Penyelidikan Gambut Tropika Sarawak (TROPI), Kota Samarahan pada Selasa. Seminar ini yang dijayakan dengan kerjasama Universiti Tartu, Estonia, dan Persatuan Gambut Malaysia (MPS), dihadiri oleh penyelidik dan pemegang taruh dari seluruh dunia. Pengarah TROPI, Datu Dr. Lulie Melling, berkata seminar ini berfungsi sebagai platform utama untuk memperkukuh kepakaran dalam pengurusan hutan paya gambut. Beliau menekankan tujuan LiWeFoR adalah untuk menutup jurang pengetahuan serta mempromosi kerjaya sains dan strategi pengurusan karbon dan nutrien. “Kami juga berhasrat untuk mewujudkan repositori data terbuka bagi pengukuran gas rumah hijau dan faktor persekitaran di kawasan paya gambut,” jelasnya. Projek LiWeFoR melibatkan kerjasama dengan institusi terkenal di peringkat antarabangsa seperti Universiti Helsinki, Finland; Institut Teknologi Karlsruhe, Jerman; Institut Penyelidikan Amazon Peru (IIAP), Peru; dan Universiti Tartu, Estonia yang menerima dana penyelidikan dari Kesatuan Eropah (EU). Dr. Lulie turut menggesa peserta agar aktif dalam perbincangan dan menjalin kerjasama erat untuk menangani cabaran yang dihadapi oleh hutan paya gambut dan alam sekitar secara keseluruhannya. “Kami berbesar hati dengan kehadiran kumpulan penyelidik dan pemegang taruh yang pelbagai. “Kepakaran anda semua adalah penting untuk meneroka penyelesaian inovatif bagi masa depan hutan paya gambut yang mampan,” katanya. Beliau turut merakamkan penghargaan kepada pasukan TROPI dan Prof Ulo Mander dari Universiti Tartu atas komitmen mereka dalam menjayakan seminar ini. Dr. Lulie berharap seminar ini akan memberikan impak positif dan pengalaman yang bermanfaat kepada semua peserta, sekali gus menyumbang kepada pemeliharaan jangka panjang ekosistem paya gambut. Negara-negara seperti Jerman, Peru, dan Finland turut mengambil bahagian dalam seminar ini, yang dijangka memberi sumbangan besar ke arah pengurusan lestari hutan paya gambut di peringkat global. – EDISI UKAS

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Dato Sri Julaihi Ambil Pendekatan Turun Padang, Pantau Projek Bekalan Air Di Luar Bandar

KUCHING: Menteri Utiliti dan Telekomunikasi Sarawak, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi menegaskan beliau akan terus menjalankan aktiviti ‘turun padang’ bagi memantau projek bekalan air di kawasan luar bandar. Katanya, keputusan untuk meninjau sendiri setiap projek bukanlah kerana tidak mempercayai laporan yang disampaikan oleh pegawai Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar (JBALB) Sarawak, tetapi lebih kepada memastikan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai keadaan sebenar di lapangan. “Saya banyak pergi ke tapak lapangan dan saya lebih selesa membuat lawatan bersama semua pihak, di setiap bahagian atau kawasan terpilih. Ini tidak bermakna saya tidak percaya laporan yang diberikan, tetapi saya percaya bahawa 'seeing is believing', mungkin ada isu-isu atau masalah-masalah tertentu yang hanya boleh kita selesaikan apabila kita sama-sama berada di tapak lapangan,” katanya. Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap di Majlis Apresiasi JBALB Sarawak 2024 di sini pada Selasa. Dato Sri Julaihi turut memberi contoh lawatan beliau ke Loji Air Niah, di mana beliau mendapati walaupun bekalan air mencukupi buat masa ini, sumber air untuk jangka panjang mungkin tidak mencukupi jika empangan yang sepatutnya dibina terus tergendala akibat masalah kontraktor. “Saya ambil contoh saya telah pergi ke loji air Niah, kita dapati bahawa Niah kalau berdasarkan keadaan sekarang kita boleh mendapatkan bekalan air. “Tetapi kemungkinan sumber air kita tidak mencukupi untuk kita proses dijadikan air terawat dalam jangka panjang adalah boleh berlaku kalau tidak dibina pegung yang sepatutnya siap tetapi tergendala disebabkan masalah kontraktor. "Maka berlakulah mutual termination. Isu seperti ini hanya dapat dinilai apabila kita sendiri berada di lapangan,” tambah beliau. Hadir sama Timbalan Menteri Telekomunikasi dan Utiliti Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Pengarah JBALB Sarawak Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah Awg Redzuan dan tetamu kehormat yang lain.-EDISI UKAS

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Dato Sri Julaihi Adopts Hands-On Approach, Conducts Personal Inspections Of Rural Water Supply Projects

KUCHING:  Sarawak Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi underscored his commitment to carry out site visits to monitor rural water supply projects in the state.   He said this decision to personally inspect each project is not due to a lack of trust in the reports provided by officers of the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), but rather to gain a deeper understanding of the actual conditions on the ground.   “I frequently conduct site visits, and I feel more comfortable doing these inspections alongside all parties involved, in every selected area. This does not mean I distrust the reports given, but I believe that ‘seeing is believing’, and certain issues or problems can only be resolved when we are physically on-site together,” he said.   He spoke at the JBALB Sarawak Appreciation Ceremony 2024 held here, on Tuesday.   The Sebuyau Assemblyman also cited an example from his visit to the Niah Water Plant, where he found that although water supply is currently sufficient, long-term water sources may be inadequate if the dam that was supposed to be built continues to be delayed due to contractor issues.   “This led to a mutual termination. Issues like this can only be fully assessed when we are physically on-site,” he added.   Also present were Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, JBALB Sarawak Director, Ir. Ts. Awg Mohammad Fadillah Awg Redzuan, and other dignitaries. -UKASnews    

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Penemuai Raban Perak Ke Kampung Merembeh Besai Reti

BAU: Unit Perambu Ekonomi enggau Opis Pelilih sereta Tanah Perak udah nemuai ngagai Kampung Merembeh ditu, kena Hari Dua tu tadi.  Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Serembu, Miro Simuh udah ngelalu penatai raban nya ngagai Sarawak kelebih agi ke Kampung Merembeh.  Ku iya, Kampung Merembeh sebedau tu kala dipadu nyadi Genturung Pendiau Meruan ba taun 2020. “Penemuai tu nyadi pekara ti beguna dikena ngerapitka kaul sereta negapka agi kerejasama entara nengeri di Malaysia.  “Ba perambu pemansang, perati patut diberi ngagai projek ti meri pangka tinggi ke ulih meri pemaik ngagai semua,” ku iya.  Ku Miro, industri betanam betupi nyadi sektor pemadu manah ke ulih dikemansang.  Ku iya, ladang kupi udah berengkah dipejalai ba Kampung Tringgus enggau projek nupi chapi ba Kampung Merembeh.  Berebak enggau nya, Sapit Direktor Sektoral 2, Unit Perambu Ekonomi Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan, Intan Shafini Mustafa madah, raban tu dibai ngagai genturung pendiau nya ngambi nemu aktiviti sereta pemansang menua pesisir ba kandang menua luar Perak.  Iya mega nyemetak madah, pengawa nemuai nya meri peluang dikena belajar enggau pangan diri bekaul pemansang ke deka dikunsi. Sama datai, pengari Residen Bagi Menua Kuching Joseph Liaw, Direktor Mara Sarawak, A Razu Abdul Razak, Direktor Opis Menteri Pemansang Genturung Pendiau enggau Wilayah Perak, Khairul Ridzuan Mat Said, Pegawai Pelilih Bau, Constantine Gerald David Jonas, pengari ari Unit Perambu Ekonomi Sarawak, Redzra Nurruzanna Redzuan enggau Temenggong Komuniti Bidayuh Bagi Menua Kuching, Atok Derop. –EDISI UKAS