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Sarawak Premier Visits N6 Metrocity Youth Night Market

KUCHING: The appearance of Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, at the N6 Metrocity Youth Night Market on Saturday night captured the attention of both visitors and vendors. Arriving at around 8.45 p.m. on a high-powered motorcycle, the Premier was warmly welcomed by the crowd and notable guests present at the event. He then took photographs at the entrance arch of the night market alongside dignitaries before strolling through the market stalls. The Premier also visited the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) N6 Tupong Youth booth, which was offering assistance with Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS) and S Pay Global services. During his visit, he took the opportunity to purchase several items from various stalls and enjoyed a meal prepared by the organisers. He departed the event around 9.40 p.m. Chairman of the N6 Metrocity Youth Night Market, Mohd Khairuzie Bolhassan, shared that the event had been highly anticipated since the establishment of the night market, which now houses 435 vendors. He explained that Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari was particularly impressed by the large number of vendors and the consistent crowd of visitors. "He was amazed by the number of traders here and even more so by the large turnout of visitors. "When we first opened at the new site, we estimated around 5,000 visitors per day. "On the final weekend before the school term began, we saw up to 8,000 visitors in a single day," he told reporters. Despite the commencement of the school term, Khairuzie noted that the market, which operates from Wednesday to Saturday, still attracts more than 2,000 visitors weekly. Also in attendance were Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, Deputy Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Dr Zaiedi Suhaili, and CEO of Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) Busiai Seman. -UKASnews

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SSC Strengthens Sarawak’s Sports Development, Aims To Produce World-Class Athletes

KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) continues to play a pivotal role in boosting the state’s sports development, with the aim of producing world-class athletes. Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, stated that the full support from the Sarawak government has enabled SSC to actively provide top-notch sports facilities, professional training, and nurture young talents. He highlighted that this effort is expected to provide opportunities for athletes to grow and compete at national and international levels, positioning Sarawak as a centre of sports excellence in Malaysia. “Our hope is for SSC to continue focusing on and guiding athletes from both urban and rural areas, with the objective of creating champions not only at the village level but also on the national, regional, and ultimately, the world stage. "God willing, with continuous effort and prayers, this dream will come true someday," he said during the SSC 2025 Appreciation Night held at a leading hotel here on Saturday. Expanding further, Dato Sri Abdul Karim mentioned that the Sarawak government is actively developing 18 Mini Sports Complexes in every district, which are expected to form a vital foundation for sports development and talent scouting. Several of these complexes, he noted, have already been completed, while others are still under construction. “Each of these sports complexes is estimated to cost between RM15 million and RM20 million and will accommodate four to five types of sports. "Athletes showing exceptional potential will be brought to Kuching for centralised training at the Sports Village, a dedicated facility currently under construction, to prepare them for international excellence. "With this long-term investment, we hope to establish Sarawak as a competitive sports hub in Malaysia, producing young athletes who can bring glory to Sarawak on the world stage," he added. Besides preparations for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) to be held in Selangor in 2026, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts also shared Sarawak's potential to host international events that could benefit the economy and tourism, citing the recent success of the 2025 Cricket World Cup, which was broadcast live to 180 countries. He urged sports associations in Sarawak to be bolder in planning and bringing large-scale sports events to the state, rather than focusing solely on smaller ones. "Bring sports to Sarawak, whether at the national or regional level. Prepare the proposals, as our government will always give full support and will not let costs become an obstacle in expanding the sports sector,” he asserted. Dato Sri Abdul Karim concluded his speech by expressing confidence that SSC will remain committed to achieving Sarawak’s dream of producing world champions on the global sports arena. The event also saw 45 SSC staff members receiving the Excellent Service Award (APC), 22 receiving the 2024 Outstanding Service Award, along with tokens of appreciation presented to 11 retirees for their contributions and dedication throughout their service with SSC. Also present were Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Morshidi Frederick, Acting Chief Executive Officer of SSC and Director of the Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS), Khairul Nizam Morshidi, Director of the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) and former CEO of SSC and former Director of MSNS, Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, alongside other dignitaries.-UKASnews

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砂拉越总理现身Metrocity 的 N6 青年夜市，引人注目

古晋：砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士周六现身 Metrocity 2  N6青年夜市，吸引了夜市访客和商贩的注目。 他是于晚上 大约8 时 45 分骑着一辆重型摩托车抵达，引起人们的注意，并受到在场访客和贵宾的热烈欢迎。 接下来，他在夜市入口大门前与嘉宾们合影，然后走访了夜市。 他也走访了 N6 杜邦土保党（PBB）青年柜台，该柜台也提供了砂拉越基本需求援助计划（SKAS）和 砂支付（S Pay Global） 服务援助。 除此之外，砂拉越总理也在多家吸引他注意的商店购买一些物品，并在离开前享用主办方准备的食物。他大约于晚上 9 时 40 分离开，结束此次访问。 Metrocity N6 青年夜市主席莫哈末凯鲁兹表示，自夜市设立以来，人们一直期待这项活动，目前夜市拥有 435 名商贩。 他解释道，拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里对商贩的数量感到惊讶，尤其是商贩的数量达到数百人，访客数量更是高达数千人。 “他看到很多商贩，令他惊讶的是，访客人数非常多。当我们刚迁入新站点时，每日访客大约5000人。开学前的最后一个周末，访客人数甚至到达8000人。” 他在接受记者采访时，作此表示。 他说，尽管学校已开学，但每周三至周六，该也是的访客仍超过2000人。 出席活动的还有砂拉越总理首席政治秘书拿督法兹鲁丁、古晋南市副市长拿督再迪苏海里和砂拉越信息系统私人有限公司（SAINS）首席执行员布斯尔瑟曼。 -UKAS 刊

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SSC 加强砂拉越体育发展，培养世界级运动员

古晋：砂拉越体育机构（SSC）继续在加强砂拉越体育发展方面发挥重要作用，旨在培养世界级的运动员。 砂拉越青年、体育及企业家发展部长拿督斯里阿都卡林表示，在砂拉越政府全力支持下，让砂拉越体育机构能够积极提供最好的体育设施、专业培训和青年人才的发展。 他表示，此举有望为运动员提供在国家和国际水平上发展和竞争的机会，从而使砂拉越成为马来西亚卓越体育中心。 “我们希望砂拉越体育机构能够继续关注并培养来自城市和乡村的运动员，目标不仅培养乡村级冠军，而且在国家、区域乃至世界级别舞台上夺冠的选手。只要我们坚持努力并不断祈祷，这个梦想终有一天会实现。” 他周六在2025年砂拉越体育机构感恩晚宴上致词时，如是说。 拿督斯里阿都卡林进一步解释，目前砂拉越政府正积极在各区发展18个迷你运动场，预期这将成为发展体育及寻找新人才的重要基础。 他说，一些建筑已经完工，尔部分仍在建设中。 “每个体育中心预计耗资1500万至2000万令吉，可容纳大约四至五种体育项目。表现出非凡潜力的运动员将被送往古晋选手村接受集中训练，是一个专门建设的训练中心，以帮助他们为在国际水平上取得优异成绩做好准备。” “通过这项长期投资，我们希望将砂拉越打造成马来西亚的体育竞技中心，培养出能够在世界舞台上为砂拉越争光的年轻运动员。” 在谈到将于 2026 年在雪兰莪举行的下一届马来西亚运动会（SUKMA）的筹备工作，也是旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部长的他，还分享砂拉越举办国际赛事的潜力，这些赛事将对经济和旅游业产生影响，例如最近成功举办的 2025 年板球世界杯，并向 180 个国家进行现场直播。 对此，他呼吁本地区体育团体要更有勇气策划和举办大型体育赛事，而不是只着眼于小型赛事。 “把体育赛事带到砂拉越，无论是国家还是区域层面。只要提交完整的计划书，政府将给予全力支持，不会让资金成为发展体育运动的障碍。” 拿督斯里阿都卡林表示有信心，砂拉越体育机构将继续致力于实现砂拉越在全球体育舞台上培养世界冠军的梦想。 仪式上，45 名砂拉越体育机构员工获得卓越服务奖（APC），22 名员工获得 2024 年杰出服务奖，其中 11 名退休人员获颁表扬状，感谢他们在砂拉越体育机构服务期间做出奉献。 出席仪式的还有砂拉越青年、体育及企业家发展部常务秘书慕西迪费德力、砂拉越体育机构代首席执行员兼砂拉越体育理事会（MSNS）主席凯鲁尼占、砂拉越公关单位（UKAS）总监阿旺布特拉尤斯里及其他贵宾。 - UKAS 刊

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MAKSAK Games 2025 Badminton Event Closes

KUCHING: The badminton event of the 2025 MAKSAK (Government Welfare and Sports Council) Games concluded on Saturday, with the finals of five categories taking place—Veteran Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Men's Doubles, Women's Singles, and Men's Singles. In the Veteran Men's Doubles category, Johor’s duo of Sazali Suratman and Syed Hussin Syed Mustafa emerged victorious after a fiercely contested match against Terengganu’s team of Mohd Sabri Abas and Nazrihisyam Ibrahim, winning 21-18, 22-24, 21-19. In the Mixed Doubles category, Selangor dominated the final as their pair, Shahrul Shazwan Shahrul Khairi and Yap Cheng Wen, easily defeated Sabah’s team of Muhammad Zuhaily Jablin and Adrina Aysha Anscelly, with a score of 21-12, 21-10. Meanwhile, in the Men's Doubles, Sabah’s duo of Eddrall Atek Deavis and Muhamad Yasrin S. Ruslan clinched the title after defeating Kedah’s pair of Abdul Jalil Mohamed Sidik and Muhammad Syauqi Mohd Puzi with a score of 21-19, 21-18. In the Women's Singles category, Armed Forces (ATM) athlete Kasturi R. Radhakrishnan secured the gold medal after overcoming Terengganu’s Tok Swee Tee with a score of 21-12, 24-22. The Men's Singles category saw Lim Chi Wing of Selangor claim the gold medal by defeating ATM’s Muhammad Ariffin Nazri Md Zakaria with a score of 21-15, 21-19. Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Administration), Datu Buckland Bangik, was present to officiate the prize-giving ceremony for all the winners. -UKASnews

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JBALB Akan Ganti Paip Lama Di Sarikei, Usaha Kurangkan Kadar NRW

KUCHING: Lebih 300 kilometer (km) rangkaian paip lama di Bahagian Sarikei akan diganti dalam usaha Kerajaan Sarawak memperkukuh sistem bekalan air luar bandar dan mengurangkan kadar air tidak terawat (NRW) yang tinggi. Pengarah Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar (JBALB) Sarawak, Awang Mohammad Fadillah Awang Redzuan berkata, langkah itu adalah sebahagian daripada Program Penggantian Paip yang kini giat dijalankan di seluruh negeri dengan peruntukan berjumlah RM1.1 bilion. “Di Sarikei, banyak paip yang masih digunakan kini berusia lebih setengah abad dan kebanyakannya daripada jenis asbestos cement (AC) yang sudah usang serta mudah pecah. “Ini menyebabkan kebocoran yang menyumbang kepada kadar NRW yang tinggi di luar bandar,” katanya ketika mengadakan sidang media pada Majlis Sambutan Hari Air Sedunia 2025 JBALB Sarawak, di sini pada Selasa. Jelas beliau, lebih 300 projek penggantian paip sedang dilaksanakan di seluruh Sarawak, termasuk di Sarikei, dan tempoh kerja-kerja tersebut dijangka mengambil masa antara tiga hingga 10 bulan bagi setiap projek bergantung kepada skala dan lokasi. Tambah beliau, JBALB turut menggalakkan orang ramai untuk segera melaporkan sebarang insiden kebocoran paip kepada pihak berwajib bagi memastikan tiada pembaziran air berterusan. Usaha penggantian paip ini juga adalah antara inisiatif penting Kerajaan Sarawak ke arah menjamin akses air bersih dan berkualiti untuk semua rakyat, khususnya di kawasan luar bandar menjelang 2030, katanya lagi.-EDISI UKAS

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Sarawak Premier Receives Two Courtesy Calls

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg received two courtesy visits at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, here on Tuesday. The first visit was from the New Zealand High Commissioner to Malaysia, Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh. After the meeting, Walsh informed the media that their discussions emphasised the importance of people-to-people relations between the two countries in an effort to strengthen long-term cooperation. “We discussed the relationship between New Zealand and Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak. “We also emphasised the importance of people-to-people relations that have been established for a long time. As friends, it is important to continue to build this relationship for the future,” he said. He also stated that education is one of the key aspects in strengthening the relationship between the people of Malaysia and New Zealand. Also present at the meeting was the Director of the Sarawak Regional Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Fenny Nuli. The second visit involved the World Economic Forum (WEF) from the Head of Community, Regional and Global Cooperation, Asia-Pacific, Shaun Adam. According to Adam, their discussions focused on the potential for the establishment of an industrial cluster in Bintulu as well as further understanding of Sarawak’s efforts in the renewable energy transition, especially relating to hydrogen. “It was a very interesting meeting, where the Premier of Sarawak shared his views on several of the state’s priorities in the coming period. "We are also looking at opportunities for collaboration,” he said. Also present at the meeting was the Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic Planning and Development), Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel.-UKASnews

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ADUN Tupong Tinjau Projek Penurapan Jalan, Ziarah Keluarga Bekas Ketua Wanita

KUCHING: Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tupong, Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman turun padang meninjau kerja-kerja penurapan semula jalan di Lorong Kenanga, Jalan Pinang Jawa, pada Selasa. Beliau ditemani Datuk Bandar Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU), Dato Hilmy Othman, serta wakil dari DBKU, Jabatan Pembetungan, dan pihak kontraktor yang terlibat dalam projek tersebut. Menurut Dato’ Fazzrudin, kerja-kerja penurapan ini dilakukan bagi mempercepatkan pemulihan jalan yang terjejas akibat projek pembetungan sebelum ini, yang telah menyebabkan kesulitan kepada penduduk setempat. “Saya memahami keluhan penduduk mengenai keadaan jalan yang rosak akibat projek pembetungan ini. Oleh itu, tindakan segera telah diambil bagi memastikan jalan ini dapat digunakan dengan selesa dan selamat,” katanya. Sejak minggu lalu, DBKU telah bekerjasama dengan Jabatan Pembetungan dan pihak kontraktor untuk mempercepatkan proses penurapan jalan, termasuk di kawasan Kampung Gita. Inisiatif ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan keselamatan dan keselesaan penduduk yang menggunakan laluan tersebut setiap hari. Selain meninjau projek infrastruktur, Dato’ Fazzrudin turut meluangkan masa menziarahi keluarga seorang bekas Ketua Wanita Ranting Taman Hussein Rahmat, yang meninggal dunia akibat kanser tiroid. Allahyarhamah menghidap penyakit tersebut selama 11 tahun namun tetap aktif dalam kegiatan masyarakat termasuk membantu semasa pilihan raya meskipun dalam keadaan kurang sihat. Dalam lawatan tersebut, Exco Wanita Cawangan turut hadir bersama ADUN Tupong dan menyampaikan sumbangan bagi meringankan beban keluarga arwah. “Sumbangan ini adalah tanda keprihatinan dan penghargaan atas jasa Allahyarhamah kepada masyarakat. Semoga keluarganya diberikan ketabahan menghadapi kehilangan ini,” kata Dato’ Fazzrudin.-EDISI UKAS

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PEMADAM Agih Bubur Lambuk, Sebar Kesedaran Bahaya Dadah

BINTULU: Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (PEMADAM) meneruskan tradisi tahunan dengan mengadakan Program Pengagihan Bubur Lambuk di Pejabat Daerah Bintulu, pada Selasa. Program ini bukan sahaja bertujuan menyemarakkan semangat Ramadan melalui amalan kebajikan tetapi juga berfungsi sebagai platform menyampaikan mesej kesedaran mengenai bahaya penyalahgunaan dadah kepada masyarakat. Sebanyak 350 hidangan bubur lambuk diagihkan kepada komuniti setempat berserta risalah kesedaran tentang bahaya dadah sebagai langkah proaktif mendidik masyarakat mengenai ancaman penyalahgunaan bahan terlarang itu. Pegawai Daerah Bintulu, Awang Mohammad Nizam yang turut hadir dalam program tersebut menegaskan kepentingan inisiatif seperti ini dalam memperkukuh hubungan antara agensi kerajaan dan masyarakat. “Program seperti ini bukan sahaja memberi manfaat kepada penerima, tetapi juga mengingatkan semua pihak tentang tanggungjawab bersama dalam memerangi masalah dadah,”katanya. Melalui pendekatan santai tetapi berimpak tinggi, PEMADAM terus komited dalam usaha mendidik masyarakat serta memperkukuhkan peranan sebagai organisasi sukarela yang membantu individu mengatasi isu berkaitan dadah.-EDISI UKAS

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Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi & Premier Sarawak Hadiri Majlis Sungke Perdana 2025

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar serta isteri Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi bersama Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg menghadiri Majlis Sungke Perdana 2025 di Astana Negeri Sarawak, pada Selasa. Turut hadir dalam majlis tersebut, Timbalan Premier Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas dan Datuk Amar Profesor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, Menteri Perpaduan Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang, barisan kabinet Menteri Sarawak, Setiausaha Kerajaan Sarawak Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, barisan kabinet Timbalan Menteri Sarawak serta dif kenamaan yang lain. Kedua-dua tetamu kehormat tiba sekitar 6.45 petang disambut dif-dif kenamaan dan bergerak masuk ke Dewan Surau Astana untuk menunggu azan Maghrib berkumandang bagi berbuka dengan jamuan ringan. Selesai berbuka, kesemua dif-dif kenamaan bergerak ke ruang solat untuk menunaikan solat Maghrib sebelum menjamu juadah Iftar. Usai beriftar, tetamu yang hadir turut menunaikan solat Isyak dan diteruskan lagi dengan menunaikan solat terawih sebelum majlis diakhiri dengan moreh. -EDISI UKAS