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Upgrading Of Jalan Oya Slated For December 5 Completion

SIBU:  The upgrading of Jalan Oya is expected to be completed by December 5 this year.   Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Ir. Aidel Lariwoo said the progress of the 1.44-kilometre project to upgrade the existing road into a dual carriageway is currently ahead of schedule by 1.58 per cent.   “The target completion is set for December 5 this year, and the contractor is expected to complete all works on time.    “We will also be installing three smart traffic lights along Jalan Oya,” he said when met by reporters after a working visit to the project site on Monday.   Datuk Ir. Aidel added that the tender for the next phase may be opened soon, involving an additional one kilometre under the supervision of the Public Works Department (JKR).   Meanwhile, Bukit Assek Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek expressed his hope that the opening of the dual carriageway will help reduce traffic congestion in Sibu.   “As we know, this is the first phase, and it is the busiest section of the road here.   “We hope that once this dual carriageway is completed, it will help alleviate traffic congestion,” he said.   He also informed that the Sibu Municipal Council began installing traffic lights on Monday.   “Another challenge is the urgent need to install traffic lights, as opening a dual carriageway without traffic lights will cause issues,” he noted. -UKASnews    

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‘Kita Festival’ Mandang Pemakai & Daya Idup Asal Sarawak

KUCHING: Pengawa ngatur ‘Kita Festival’ tau bendar mandangka bansa pemakai sereta daya idup ke dikembuan rayat pupu bansa di Sarawak. Sapit Menteri Pengeraja Asal enggau Pemeruan Rampa Menua Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii madah, pengerami nya bela dipeda ulih negap kaul rayat di nengeri tu. "Pemayuh bansa pengerami udah diatur, pengerami pemakai siti pengerami ke suah nerima sambut ke chukup manah. “Nya alai, ba penemu aku pengerami makai ulih meri empas ti signifikan enggau positif ba pemansang komuniti kitai.  “Pengerami tu mega ulih nyaup nambah ekonomi menua lalu udah diaku sebagi ari pengawa ti efektif ba pemeras kitai ngelaku sereta ngangkat dagang temuai menua,” ku iya madah.  Iya madah munyi  nya maya bejaku ba Pengerami Bejadika ‘Kita Festival’ ditu, kena Hari Satu tu tadi.    Berebak enggau nya, iya bisi ngungkupka pemeri belanja ngagai Gerempung Gerakan Pemansang Kota Padawan ti nyadi komiti pengatur pengerami   Nangkan nya Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Batu Kitang Dato Ir Lo Khere Chiang madah, ‘Kita Fest’ mai reti ‘Penyerakup Kitai’. Ku iya, rayat patut nemu pengawa diri ke ulih nyaup ngerapit kaul enggau pangan diri.  Sama datai maya nya Senator Dato’ Ahmad Ibrahim enggau Leftenan Jeneral (R) Datuk Stephen Mundaw. -EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Metro Takes Part In Unveiling Of CRRC’s Latest ART Vehicle & Hydrogen Train

  KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd was recently given the honour of jointly unveiling the latest rolling stock from CRRC Corporation Limited, in conjunction with InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany. According to a statement, the new rolling stock unveiled were CRRC’s ‘ART 2.0’ and its ‘Cinova H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train’. Sarawak Metro Chief Executive Officer, Ts Mazli Mustaffa who represented the organisation at the unveiling ceremony lauded CRRC’s latest achievement, especially on the innovations introduced in its newest version of the ART vehicle. “It was truly an honour to represent Sarawak Metro to be part of the ceremony to unveil the new rolling stock, particularly during an event as prestigious as InnoTrans, which is well known as the rail transport industry's largest trade fair. “It was gratifying to see that CRRC’s latest Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle shares many design similarities with our hydrogen-powered ART vehicle, and no doubt the inspiration may have come from CRRC’s work with our engineers when coming up with the final design for our ART for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project,” he said. He pointed out that when fully operational, the KUTS, which is a project owned by the Sarawak Ministry of Transport, will have the largest hydrogen-powered ART fleet in the world. According to CRRC, the ART, which is designed for medium-to-low passenger volumes, blends the benefits of trams and road-based vehicles, adapting to the needs of urban transportation. As with the ART adopted for the KUTS project, the new ART employs rubber wheels and virtual tracks, eliminating the need for tracks and catenary. The design drastically slashes track construction and maintenance costs while significantly reducing carbon dioxide emission by an impressive 769 tons per kilometre. Mazli added that he was pleased to see CRRC’s commitment in developing hydrogen powered solutions for the railway industry with the introduction of the Cinova H2 – a hydrogen-powered trainset that operates seamlessly on non-electrified railways. “It is a great motivation for us to see that CRRC, the world's largest rolling stock manufacturer, continues to innovate towards decarbonising the railway industry and looking at hydrogen as one of its zero-emission options,” he added. Meanwhile, CRRC said the Cinova H2 can reach a top speed of 200 kilometres per hour, with a four-car formation carrying over 1,000 passengers. It has a continuous running range of 1,200 kilometres at 160 km/h, consuming less than 0.3 grams of hydrogen per passenger per kilometre. With an estimated annual operation of 300,000 kilometres, each train can cut down carbon dioxide emissions by about 730 tons annually. Sarawak Metro participated as an exhibitor at the recent InnoTrans 2024, which is organised every two years at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre. Its participation was at the invitation of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), as part of MATRADE’s trade delegation of exhibitors under its ‘Astaka Malaysia’ or Malaysian Pavilion. -UKASnews

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NREB Bejadi Manual Atur Pekara Wang, Nyungkak Pengelurus & Akauntabiliti

KUCHING: Opis Pengeraja Asal enggau Rampa Menua (NREB) udah bejadika Manual Atur Pekara Wang, Hari Dua. Sapit Menteri Kuasa enggau Pemeruan Rampa Menua Sarawak, Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni madah, pengawa nya besai reti dikena nyendiaka malin ti nyemetak ungkup pengawa bekaul belanja, nentuka undang-undang dititih sereta nyungkak pengelurus enggau akauntabiliti.  Ku iya, tu mega nyaup ngurangka penyalah enggau pengilap, nyungkak penyikar operasyen lalu ngemuntang pengawa audit. "Enggau jaku bukai, tu deka nentuka pengawa ngatur belanja dipejalaika enggau integriti, sikar sereta nitih atur. "Manual tu nyadika malin semua staf NREB ba pengawa ngatur belanja enggau akaun," ku iya madah. Iya madah munyi nya maya Pengerami Ngintu Hari Integriti Opis Pengeraja Asal enggau Rampa Menua 2024 ditu, Hari Dua.  Berebak enggau nya, Datuk Dr Hazland mega madah, pengawa nyerenih baru organisasyen NREB udah dikemendarka Kabinet Nengeri ba bulan Februari 2024. "Pengawa ngadu baru struktur ke baru tu ulih meri awak ngagai NREB ngemanahka agi tikas pengawa sereta tanggungpengawa ke bisi bekaul enggau atur Mindah Autonomi MA63 ungkup Pengatur Rampa Menua," ku iya madah baru.  Ba pengerami ke nya, Datuk Dr Hazland dipebasa nyuaka Anugerah Servis Nyulut ngagai staf NREB. Sama bisi datai maya nya Sekretari Mendam Opis Menteri Rampa Menua enggau Pemansang Mengeri Sarawak,  Abang Ahmad Abang Morni, Controller Kualiti Rampa Menua Sarawak Jack Liam, Direktor Opis Parit enggau Entali Ai Sarawak Datu Ir. Ts. Ahmad Denney Ahmad Fauzi sereta temuai dipebasa ke bukai. -EDISI UKAS

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Jualan RAHMAH Bergerak PJRB Berlangsung Dengan Jaya

MIRI: Program Jualan RAHMAH Bergerak (PJRB) bagi Parlimen MIRI bagi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN)Piasau telah berlangsung di perkarangan Dewan Suarah Miri pada petang Ahad. Program Jualan Rahmah BERGERAK merupakan salah satu model pelaksanaan jualan RAHMAH dimana rakan strategik akan membawa barangan keperluan asas ke kawasan komuniti tertentu. Penduduk setempat berpeluang untuk mendapatkan barangan keperluan asas dengan harga yang menarik iaitu pengurangan harga antara 10% sehingga 30% tanpa perlu ke kedai. Hadir menyempurnakan program ini Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan Yang Berhormat Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew.-EDISI UKAS  

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Saberkas Cawangan Katibas Anjur Karnival Futsal Tertutup Kapit 2024

SONG: Karnival Sukan Saberkas Futsal Tertutup Bahagian Kapit 2024 anjuran Saberkas Cawangan Katibas telah berlangsung dengan jayanya di Gelanggang Futsal Song dari 5 hingga 6 Oktober. Acara melibatkan 21 pasukan futsal dari seluruh bahagian Kapit serta sebuah pasukan jemputan dari Saberkas Ngemah ini bertujuan menggalakkan belia tempatan bersukan dan memupuk semangat kesukanan. Majlis perasmian dan penutupan diserikan dengan kehadiran Setiausaha Agung Saberkas Sarawak Safiee Ahmad dan ADUN Katibas Lidam Assan. Dalam ucapan ringkasnya, Safiee memuji kejayaan penganjuran Saberkas Cawangan Katibas dalam karnival ini. Beliau turut menekankan kepentingan Saberkas sebagai platform terbesar untuk pembangunan belia di Sarawak, dengan 82 cawangan di seluruh negeri lain. Selain itu, beliau menyeru golongan belia di Sarawak khususnya di Katibas untuk menyertai Saberkas dan memanfaatkan pelbagai peluang yang ditawarkan oleh pertubuhan tersebut. Lidam turut mengucapkan tahniah kepada pemenang pertandingan sekaligus mengumumkan cadangan untuk mengadakan pertandingan futsal antara kawasan Saberkas di Batang Rejang serta berhasrat menambah acara sukan lain seperti bola jaring dan sepak takraw di masa depan. Dalam kejohanan itu, pasukan Shaga Riha muncul johan dan membawa pulang RM1,000, piala dan medal, tempat kedua disandang oleh pasukan Putra B, manakala tempat ketiga diraih bersama pasukan Buragas United A dan Saberkas Ngemah. Turut hadir ialah Setiausaha Politik Menteri Kerja Raya Malaysia, Ambrose Abong Bugek serta wakil-wakil dari Saberkas dan Pejabat Daerah Song.-EDISI UKAS-  

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Mesyuarat Agung Ranting Tiga Tahun Sekali PBB Bukit Saban Berjalan Lancar

SPAOH : Mesyuarat Agung Ranting Tiga Tahun Sekali untuk sesi 2024-2027 anjuran Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bukit Saban telah berlangsung dengan lancar dalam suasana harmoni di Dewan Masyarakat Spaoh. Mesyuarat melibatkan empat ranting iaitu Kampung Penggan Spaoh, Kampung Hulu Spaoh, Kampung Tengah Spaoh dan Kampung Hillir Spaoh diadakan selama dua hari pada 5 dan 6 Oktober. Perasmian mesyuarat telah disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Mesyuarat Agung ini bertujuan untuk memilih Ahli Jawatankuasa (AJK) Ranting yang baharu bagi sesi 2024-2027. Sepanjang mesyuarat, perbincangan dan pemilihan berjalan dalam suasana harmoni dan lancar tanpa sebarang insiden yang tidak diingini. Mesyuarat ini merupakan langkah penting dalam usaha memperkukuhkan struktur kepimpinan di peringkat akar umbi dan memastikan kesinambungan perkhidmatan PBB dalam memperjuangkan hak dan kepentingan masyarakat setempat. Turut hadir ialah Ahli Parlimen Betong, Dr. Richard Rapu dan tetamu kehormat yang lain.-EDISI UKAS-  

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Manfaat Geran MRP Untuk Komuniti

SARIKEI: Penerima geran Projek Kecil Luar Bandar (MRP) Parlimen Sarikei digesa agar memanfaatkan sebaik-baiknya dana yang diberikan untuk manfaat komuniti setempat. Timbalan Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam merangkap Ahli Parlimen Sarikei, Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii berkata penerima harus melaksanakan aktiviti yang membawa impak positif. Katanya, sokongan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) juga penting untuk memperkukuh pendidikan serta pembangunan di Sarikei. “Setiap penerima geran, termasuk Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK), Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG), dan persatuan kebudayaan, diharap memanfaatkan sebaik-baiknya dana yang diberikan untuk melaksanakan aktiviti yang membawa impak positif kepada komuniti setempat." Beliau berkata demikian semasa menyempurnakan Majlis Penyampaian Geran Projek Kecil Luar Bandar (MRP) Parlimen Sarikei bagi sesi 2024 di Pusat Wakil Rakyat P208 Sarikei baru-baru ini. Dato’ Sri Huang turut memuji kepimpinan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg yang telah berjaya mengekalkan kestabilan politik dan ekonomi di bawah pentadbiran Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Beliau turut menzahirkan komitmennya terhadap kebajikan masyarakat setempat terutamanya pelajar-pelajar di Parlimen Sarikei. Pada majlis tersebut, sebanyak 73 persatuan dari kawasan Parlimen Sarikei menerima peruntukan keseluruhan berjumlah RM285,000. Ia dihadiri seramai 80 orang termasuk pelbagai wakil komuniti tempatan, ketua-ketua kaum, ketua-ketua jabatan, pengetua, guru besar dan wakil-wakil persatuan serta kelab.-EDISI UKAS-  

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SABATI Dan PETROS Pupuk Minat Pelajar Terhadap STEM

SELANGAU: Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI) bersama Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) memupuk minat pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Ulu Balingian dalam bidang sains, teknologi, kejuruteraan dan matematik dengan menganjurkan Karnival STEM dan Program Seminar Kecemerlangan SPM 2024. Karnival ini merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif Program Pendidikan Luar Bandar SABATI-PETROS (PPLBS-P) yang bertujuan untuk menarik minat, bakat dan kemahiran pelajar serta menyokong matlamat Sarawak Maju menuju ke arah negeri berteknologi tinggi menjelang tahun 2030. Menurut isteri kepada Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tamin Ir. Christopher Gira Sambang, Anita Anthony Ijan dalam ucapannya mewakili SABATI, pelaksanaan program ini adalah atas panduan dan nasihat Presiden SABATI, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang bagi melahirkan pelajar yang cemerlang dalam bidang akademik. Program ini juga melibatkan 22 kawasan DUN, dipilih berdasarkan lokasinya yang terdiri daripada 200 buah sekolah iaitu 130 sekolah rendah dan 70 sekolah menengah serta melibatkan seramai 5839 orang pelajar di seluruh kawasan Sarawak. Majlis penangguhan telah disempurnakan oleh Ir. Christopher Gira bertempat di Dewan SMK Ulu Balingian pada Ahad. Turut hadir wakil Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD) Selangau Nicholas Andrew Ling Neng Ching, Pegawai Daerah Selangau Yalin Asan, Pengetua SMK Ulu Balingian Echi Tom, Yang Dipertua Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG) SMK Ulu Balingian merangkap Focal Person Daerah Selangau Alo Meliau, Pengerusi Alumni SMK Ulu Balingian Jamba Sumping, Pemancha Selangau Pemancha Mathew Belawan, Penolong Kanan Hal Ehwal Murid SMK Ulu Balingian Peter Limbau Empir, Ketua Masyarakat dan Ketua Kaum (KMKK), guru-guru, ibu bapa serta pelajar-pelajar SMK Ulu Balingian. -EDISI UKAS  

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Sarawak Metro Participates In World’s Largest Rail Transport Industry Trade Fair

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd recently participated as an exhibitor at InnoTrans 2024, which is widely considered as the world's largest trade fair focused on the rail transport industry. InnoTrans 2024, which was held on 24-27 September, is organised every two years at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre, in Berlin, Germany. Sarawak Metro’s participation at InnoTrans 2024, was at the invitation of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), as part of MATRADE’s trade delegation of exhibitors under its ‘Astaka Malaysia’ or Malaysian Pavilion. This was also the first time that MATRADE had held such an event for the Malaysian rail transport industry at InnoTrans, and this maiden effort was through its collaboration with Malaysia Rail Industry Corporation (MARIC), of which Sarawak Metro is a member. According to Sarawak Metro Chief Executive Officer Ts. Mazli Mustaffa, the inclusion of Sarawak Metro as an exhibitor at InnoTrans was a highly significant achievement for the organisation. “It is indeed a source of pride for us, especially as a Sarawakian company, to take part in this prestigious event, where major industry players from throughout the world are gathered every two years. “This rare and valuable opportunity, which we were honoured to receive from MATRADE and MARIC, allowed us not only to share the story of Sarawak’s public transport transformation but also created other opportunities, where we were able to talk about potential advisory and consultancy services for other operators in cities with public transport needs similar to Kuching’s,” said Mazli. The organisers have acknowledged this year’s event as “the largest and most international InnoTrans since it was founded in 1996.” Some of the milestones for this year’s InnoTrans included 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries as well as record high of around 170,000 visitors from 133 countries. In total, 42 exhibition halls were filled along with 133 vehicles and exhibits on the Outdoor Display and track area as well as 11 buses in the Bus Display. This year’s event also witnessed 226 world debuts and more than 1,200 guests from all over the world at the official Opening Ceremony of InnoTrans 2024.-UKASnews