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Raja Permaisuri Agong Graces The 59th Annual General Meeting Of PPPM 2024

KUCHING: Her Majesty The Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah, graced the opening ceremony of the 59th Annual General Meeting of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPPM) 2024 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Saturday. Her Majesty, who is also the Royal Patron of PPPM, arrived at BCCK at 10 a.m. and was welcomed by the wife of the Sarawak Governor, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, the wife of the Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr Wan Azizah Dr Wan Ismail, and the wife of the Sarawak Premier, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. Her Majesty’s arrival was part of her visit to the Land of the Hornbills. Also in attendance were Deputy Premiers of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek, Sarawak’s Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, and PPPM Deputy Chairperson, Dato' Tengku Shireen Al-Marhum Dato' Paduka Tengku Suleiman. Before the opening ceremony, the Raja Permaisuri Agong signed the meeting book as a memento before entering the hall. In her opening address, Her Majesty expressed pride in the progress of PPPM members in keeping up with contemporary needs.  The opening ceremony commenced with a performance by the Sarawak Arts Council, followed by a speech from the Chief Commissioner of PPPM, Dato' Yoh Soo Keng. During the event, Dato' Seri Dr Wan Azizah, as the President of PPPM, expressed her gratitude to Raja Zarith Sofiah for graciously officiating the annual meeting. For this conference, among the awards presented were the Srikandi Award, the Honorary Star Medal, and the Asia Pacific Leadership Award for Service to Girl Guiding. Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong is scheduled to return to Johor on June 30.-UKASnews

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社区及族群领袖成为政府与人民之间的桥梁

美里：从不同种族中选出的社区领袖和族群领袖（KMKK）在政府高层和基层人民之间，扮演着“桥梁”的作用。 砂拉越交通部长拿督斯里李景胜表示，社区领袖和族群领袖需要确保砂拉越政府提供的所有发展议程和援助，能够直接送到人民受伤。 砂拉越交通部长拿督斯里李景胜表示，社区领袖需对人民的问题和需求保持敏感，以便通过相关部门和机构向政府汇报。 他是在周五主持美里县社区领袖和族群领袖（KMKK）委任书移交仪式时，如此表示。 在该仪式上，美里县共有四名社区领袖及族群领袖受委，，其中包括一名本曼查已获得委任状。 出席者包括砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部副部长（旅游）拿督陈超耀、美里市长俞小珊及美里县公署官员代表Geraldine Janely Doris。

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Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Raso 1 Siap Sepenuhnya

LUNDU: Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Raso 1 di sini sudah boleh digunakan secara rasmi setelah siap sepenuhnya dengan lengkapnya pembinaan pentas yang dibina dengan kos RM60,000. Perasmian dewan tersebut disempurnakan oleh Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Opar, Billy Sujang sempena Majlis Penutupan Gawai Kampung Raso 1 yang diadakan di kampung tersebut pada Jumaat. Berucap ringkas semasa majlis tersebut, Billy berharap penduduk kampung menggunakan dewan ini sebagai sebuah kemudahan yang mampu menyatupadukan masyarakat dalam komuniti ini. Dalam pada itu, Billy juga mengumumkan dua projek Program Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTP) bagi tahun 2024 di Kampung Raso 1 yang telah diluluskan iaitu projek pembinaan tempat letak kereta dewan serbaguna Kampung Raso 1 berjumlah RM 60,000 dan projek menaiktaraf dapur Biro Wanita berjumlah RM50,000. Selain itu, Billy juga turut menyampaikan cek geran Unit Hal Ehwal Agama-Agama Lain (UNIFOR) kepada Gereja St Loius Kampung Raso 1 berjumlah RM500,000.  Billy berharap peruntukan tambahan ini dapat menyiapkan pembinaan baharu gereja tersebut dan sekaligus dapat digunakan semasa sambutan Hari Krismas penghujung tahun 2024 ini nanti. -EDISI UKAS

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Pendidikan Kanak-Kanak Tanggungjawab Ibu Bapa

  SIMUNJAN: Pendidikan kanak-kanak merupakan tanggungjawab yang harus dilaksanakan oleh para ibu bapa.    Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Simunjan, Awla Dris berkata, ibu bapa harus mengambil berat akan pendidikan anak-anak kerana ia merupakan salah satu tanggungjawab ibu bapa dalam memastikan kecemerlangan mereka.   "Bagi mencapai kecemerlangan dalam pendidikan, anak-anak sangat memerlukan dorongan dan tunjuk ajar daripada ibu bapa dalam menempuhi segala rintangan yang mendatang.    "Sehubungan itu, ibu bapa hendaklah mengajar anak-anak daripada usia awal bagi merangsang perkembangan dan kemahiran mereka.    "Peribahasa juga menyatakan melentur buluh biarlah dari rebungnya dan dengan cara ini, anak-anak boleh memupuk diri untuk lebih berdikari dan bermotivasi dalam mencapai kejayaan,” ujarnya.    Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap pada Majlis Perasmian Bengkel Kemahiran Keibubapaan Parlimen Batang Sadong di Dewan Mesra Simunjan pada Sabtu.   Sementara itu, Awla menambah, generasi yang sihat dan berkeperibadian baik akan melahirkan anak-anak yang bermutu serta mempunyai pemikiran yang cerdas dan fizikal yang cergas.    "Mereka sebagai generasi pelapis kepada generasi sekarang, amat perlulah kita asah dengan pengajaran untuk menjalani cara hidup sihat dan mempunyai corak kehidupan yang terjamin.   "Kesedaran mengenai keselamatan dan kesihatan hendaklah diterapkan ke jiwa anak-anak mulai dari seusia mereka sekarang kerana hal ini dianggap amat penting selain meningkatkan mutu pencapaian akademik mereka," katanya.   Untuk rekod, seramai 150 peserta menyertai bengkel tersebut terdiri daripada ibu bapa dari Parlimen Batang Sadong meliputi kawasan Simunjan, Gedong dan Sadong Jaya.   Hadir sama, wakil Pengarah KEMAS Negeri Sarawak, Roselind Wilson Laing, Pegawai KEMAS Daerah Simunjan Maimunah Latip, Penghulu Ahmad Dol Simpol, Penghulu Abang Madehie Abang Junaidi dan Pengerusi Tabika KEMAS Kampung Nanas B Junaidi Sebli. -EDISI UKAS

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Be Discerning When Receiving Sensational Postings

SPAOH: Rural folks are urged to be discerning when coming across sensational postings on social media especially involving top political leaders.   According to Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, in the current era, some parties may misuse modern technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create false narratives.   He said such false news can result in confusion, suspicion, hatred, and rejection.   “This AI technology can be a blessing and at the same time a curse, becoming very disruptive and destructive.   “We had come across (such postings) prior to the recent Gawai Dayak celebration with American President, Joe Biden (portrayed to be) conveying his Gawai Dayak greeting.   “Similarly, there was also another clip where the former President, Donald Trump had done the same thing.   “What’s both stunning and mind-boggling is that both of them had spoken in perfect Iban for the short message,” he said during a Bukit Saban Gawai ‘Ngiling Bidai’ gathering here, on Sunday.   Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah stressed that this was the beauty and at the same time, an absolute danger of such technology if misused.   “Imagine if such technology were exploited during the campaigning period of any general election.   “So, I advise for all mobile phone owners to be very discerning when coming across such fake news postings,” he explained.   Also present were the wife of Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah, Dato Doreen Mayang, Betong Member of Parliament, Dr Richard Rapu, and Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Director, Ir Dr Cassidy Moris. -UKASnews    

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RM264 Million Water Supply Project To Benefit Over 50 Longhouses Along Tanjung Manis-Sibu

TANJUNG MANIS: Over 50 longhouses along Jalan Tanjung Manis-Sibu are set to benefit from a water supply project with an allocation of RM264 million. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the longhouse communities from Sibu to Bawang Assan and up to Simpang Ketam, who have yet to receive water supply, will benefit from this project. The Semop Assemblyman added that the allocation has been approved by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, and the project is expected to address the rural water supply issues. "Following this, all longhouses along Jalan Tanjung Manis-Sibu will receive water supply," he said. He mentioned this during the Semop Gawai Celebration 2024 at Rumah Peter Minggat here, on Friday. Earlier, Datuk Abdullah also informed about the proposed construction of a road from Mupong Muara, Mupong Ulin to Kampung Sebenak via Sungai Kilas leading to Jalan Sibu-Tanjung Manis, costing RM56 million.  The project is currently in the site application process and is expected to commence by mid-2025. Meanwhile, Tanjong Manis Member of Parliament, Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab said, all elected representatives are always attentive to the needs of the people, especially in rural areas. He mentioned that the competition among elected representatives to implement development projects is incredibly positive as it aims to meet the needs of the people. "Under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) administration led by the Sarawak Premier, many developments have been implemented through Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects and others focusing on rural areas. "The ongoing development, particularly these road projects, will undoubtedly assist the areas, mainly comprised of farmers and fishermen, in marketing their products more easily and quickly," he added. The Gawai programme at Rumah Peter Minggat was the final event in the Gawai Tour series for the Semop constituency. -UKASnews

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SICO Borneo 2024: Dato Gerald Rentap Kongsi Peranan Belia Teraju Perubahan Sosial

SABAH: Timbalan Menteri Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu telah berkesempatan untuk menjadi ahli panel dalam satu sesi pleno semasa ‘Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) International Conference Borneo 2024’ (SICO Borneo 2024) yang berlangsung di Kota Kinabalu pada 29 hingga 30 Jun lepas.   Mewakili Menteri Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Dato Gerald Rentap telah memberikan pandangan beliau berkaitan topik ‘Youth-Led Sosial Change’ dalam sesi tersebut.   Beliau juga berkongsi mengenai peranan belia dalam menerajui perubahan sosial melalui kerangka Strategi Pembangunan Pasca Covid-19 Sarawak (PCDS) 2030.   SICO Borneo 2024 telah disertai seramai 155 peserta merangkumi Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Sabah, Semenanjung Malaysia termasuk 15 peserta dari Sarawak.   Ia dianjurkan bagi memperkasa pembelajaran belia, memberi peluang kepada belia sebagai sumber atau tenaga kerja penting dalam pembangunan berterusan negara, melahirkan masyarakat minda kelas pertama serta menjadi usaha kerajaan untuk melahirkan generasi muda yang dapat membawa perubahan positif.   Persidangan kali ini dianjurkan oleh Alumni SSEAYP International Malaysia (KABESA) bersama Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Sabah yang mana majlis penutupannya disempurnakan oleh Setiausaha Agung Pertubuhan Belia Kebangsaan Bersatu Sarawak (SABERKAS) merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Daro Safiee Ahmad.   Dalam pada itu, Kementerian Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak (MYSED) akan berkolaborasi dengan KABESA Kebangsaan dalam pelaksanaan SICO Borneo 2025 yang bakal diadakan di Kuching.       Ia dilihat dapat memberi impak kepada pembangunan belia dalam gagasan Borneo melalui hubungan sejagat  yang merangkumi sosioekonomi, budaya, sosial, teknologi dan pendidikan.   Turut hadir semasa SICO Borneo 2024 ialah Presiden KABESA Datuk Che Muhamad Nordin Ismail, Presiden KABESA Sabah dan Labuan Dato’ Juhari Janan, Timbalan Setiausaha Tetap MYSED Dolhadi Marzuki serta dif-dif kehormat lain. -EDISI UKAS    

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Program Sarawak Kamek Empun 2.0 Fokus Pergerakan Wanita PBB

SIBU: Program Sarawak Kamek Empun (SKE) 2.0 menjadi fokus Pergerakan Wanita Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) untuk membekalkan maklumat penting dan terkini kepada wanita di peringkat akar umbi. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Kanak-Kanak dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti Sarawak, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah berkata Majlis Tertinggi Wanita akan turun padang menyampaikan maklumat tentang usaha dan inisiatif kerajaan Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) dari segi perkembangan ekonomi dan Strategi Pembangunan Pasca COVID-19 (PCDS2030). Katanya, ia menunjukkan halatuju dan strategi untuk Sarawak mencapai aspirasinya sebagai negeri maju menjelang tahun 2030. "Salah satu objektifnya untuk memastikan bahawa sayap wanita kita sentiasa aktif dan sentiasa relevan bukan sahaja waktu pilihanraya tapi sepanjang masa dengan strategi dengan perkara-perkara yang kita bincang di peringkat cawangan semasa SKE itu diadakan. “Setakat ini dah tiga cawangan mengadakan SKE, Sarawak Kita Empun. Yang pertama dulu ialah Demak, kemudian dua lagi iaitu Mulu dan juga Simunjan." Beliau berkata demikian dalam sidang media selepas mempengerusikan Mesyuarat Wanita PBB Bil.2 di Hotel Tanamas Sibu pada Ahad. Beliau yang juga Ketua Pergerakan Wanita PBB menambah program SKE 2.0 di kawasan lain akan diadakan dalam masa terdekat di dalam bulan berbeza sehingga tahun hadapan di mana pengisiannya tertakluk kepada keperluan dan isu yang ada di kawasan tersebut. Untuk rekod, Program SKE 2.0 telah bermula pada Februari 2024 dan dijangka akan diadakan sehingga hujung tahun 2025. Terdahulu beliau berkata meminta Pergerakan Wanita PBB seluruh Sarawak bersiap sedia dari sekarang untuk menghadapi pilihan raya negeri (PRN) yang akan diadakan pada tahun 2026. Jelas beliau lagi, pertambahan pengundi dalam daftar pemilih Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) susulan pendaftaran automatik undi 18 harus diberi perhatian di mana setakat 21 Disember 2023 jumlah pengundi dalam daftar pemilih SPR adalah seramai 1,982,400 orang. “Dulu antara aktiviti yang kita jalankan adalah dibawah pergerakan wanita PBB ialah untuk mendaftar pengundi. “Sekarang tidak perlu lagi sebab automatik, jadi bilangan pengundi bertambah kemudian undi ada yang nanti pastinya jadi pengundi baru dari kalangan belia. “Dan ini adalah satu perkara yang harus kita beri fokus sebagai persiapan kita untuk menghadapi pilihanraya,” katanya lagi. Seramai 38 orang ahli dari majlis tertinggi hadir dan ia merupakan mesyuarat kelima bagi tahun 2024 yang pertama kali diadakan di luar daripada Kuching. - EDISI UKAS

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SAINS Partners With Huawei Malaysia To Fortify Digital Defences In Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) and Huawei Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance Sarawak's cybersecurity, promote private 5G network adoption, and modernise applications. The MoU was signed at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen, China with Chief Executive Officer of Sains, Busiai Seman and Vice President of Huawei Malaysia Enterprise Business Group, Michael Zhuang as the signatories. A press release issued today said, the partnership aims to strengthen collaboration to secure digital assets against cyber threats by developing and implementing advanced security solutions like Huawei’s SecMaster and Cloud Bastion Host (CBH). Huawei's SecMaster offers a cutting-edge, cloud-native platform for seamless and automated security management, including cloud asset control, customizable defence policies, and swift threat response, while the CBH centralises security oversight to authorise, authenticate, and audit maintenance actions, thus minimising security incidents and ensuring system stability. With Huawei's security expertise, Sarawak's digital assets should be well-protected from cyber threats by the end of 2024. SAINS and Huawei Malaysia are working together to deploy private 5G networks in Sarawak, specifically designed for enterprises to improve productivity, security, and scalability, with a target completion date of June 2025. The partnership will modernise applications and integrate AI using Huawei's ModelArts to boost efficiency, cut costs, and enhance State Government services by the end of 2024. Huawei's President of Enterprise Key Account Sales, Xiao Haijun highlighted the company's honour in aiding Sarawak's digitization efforts, stressing the need for secure, high-performing networks to foster innovation in cybersecurity and 5G, which will support the region's economic growth and Malaysia's connectivity aspirations. Meanwhile, Busiai expressed his excitement on this link-up with Huawei Malaysia through the MoU. “This collaboration allows us to leverage Huawei’s expertise and technological advancements, particularly as part of Sarawak’s digital transformation journey,” he said. The joint efforts of SAINS and Huawei are poised to create a more connected, secure and innovative future for Sarawak Also present at the MoU signing ceremony were SAINS Chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam, SAINS Deputy Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain, Sarawak State Financial Secretary cum Member of the SAINS Board of Director, Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, President of Huawei Global Cloud Stack, Hu Yuhai and President of Huawei Asia Pacific Cloud Solutions, Tang Shijie. -UKASnews

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MPP Strives Towards A Cleaner & Safer Environment For Local Residents

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) launched the MPP Level Kuching City Cleanliness Month at Batu Kawah Riverbank Park on Monday. Its Chairman, Councillor Tan Kai said the MPP Cleanliness Month is a significant step towards making Kuching a greener city, signalling for the people to be more conscious of health and cleanliness. "MPP aligns these efforts with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on Goal 3 of Good Health and Wellbeing, Goal 12 of Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 14 of Life Below Water, Goal 15 of Life on Land, and Goal 17 of Partnerships for the Goals. "Through these activities, I hope that we can teach our future generations the importance of keeping our land clean to live in, and for our community to be alert to the surroundings," he said during his speech while representing Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian at the launch ceremony. According to him, eight activities are planned, including the Joint Solid Waste Segregation Programme (MPP-Trienekens), the Recycled Materials Sculpture Competition for Primary and Secondary Schools, the No Plastic Bag Days and No to Styrofoam Food Containers programme, the Buy Back Campaign for Recycled Items, Electrical/Electronic Waste, Collection of Used Cooking Oil and Donation of Used Clothing, and the Environmental Sustainability Programme at Kampung Beradek. It also involves the Health, Environment, and Food Premises Cleanliness Education Programme, the Logo Design Competition for the MPP Level Kuching City Cleanliness Month, as well as Mass Vaccination, Dog Licensing, and Microchipping. Tan Kai added that this aspiration is also in line with MPP's focus and vision to make all areas under its administration clean, beautiful, as well as comfortable to live and work in besides attract tourism and investment. "Therefore, it is my hope that we all join hands to ensure the level of cleanliness and environmental sustainability becomes our collective responsibility," he said. -UKASnews