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善用政府拨款

泗里街：获得政府拨款的受惠者，受促充分利用这笔资金，举办对社区产生积极影响的活动。 天然资源与环境可持续发展部副部长拿督斯里范长锡表示，这些资金并非仅仅用于发展协会或俱乐部，而是要造福当地社区。 他周五在泗里街国会选区小型乡村项目（MRP）支票移交仪式上，做此表示。 在仪式上，兼任泗里街区国会议员和卢勃区立法议员的拿督斯里范长锡移交支票给泗里街地区的15个机构。 受惠组织包括协会、俱乐部、政府机构职员组织、乡村发展与安全委员会（JKKK）以及学校，旨在支持年度活动的实施，并改善当地社区的福祉。 其中包括卢勃社区、双溪巴荷国中家教协会、泗里街警察总部伊斯兰福利团体、恩巴林兰瑶的乡村发展与安全委员会等。- UKAS 刊  

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Surau Kampung Sangki Melayu Dinaik Taraf Di Bawah RTP DUN Sebuyau

SEBUYAU: Penduduk Kampung Sangki Melayu bakal menikmati kemudahan surau yang lebih selesa dan kondusif hasil pelaksanaan projek menaik taraf rumah ibadat tersebut di bawah Projek Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTP) bagi kawasan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sebuyau. Projek ini dikendalikan oleh Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Sarawak dengan Syarikat Ahaz sebagai kontraktor utama. Kerja-kerja naik taraf telah dimulakan pada 10 Jun 2025 dan dijadualkan siap sepenuhnya pada 27 Oktober 2025. Menteri Utiliti dan Telekomunikasi Sarawak merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sebuyau, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, telah melawat tapak projek pada Isnin bagi meninjau perkembangan semasa projek serta memastikan pelaksanaannya mengikut jadual yang ditetapkan. Lawatan itu turut memberi tumpuan kepada aspek keselamatan tapak pembinaan, kualiti kerja, serta pematuhan terhadap piawaian teknikal dan pembinaan bagi memastikan hasil projek dapat dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya oleh komuniti. Naik taraf surau ini dijangka menyediakan ruang ibadah yang lebih kondusif untuk penduduk setempat serta menyokong pelaksanaan pelbagai aktiviti keagamaan dan kemasyarakatan di Kampung Sangki Melayu. Pelaksanaan projek ini selaras dengan komitmen berterusan Kerajaan Sarawak menerusi inisiatif RTP dalam memperkukuh infrastruktur asas luar bandar, sekali gus meningkatkan kualiti hidup rakyat dan merapatkan jurang pembangunan antara bandar dan luar bandar. Turut hadir semasa lawatan ialah Timbalan Residen Bahagian Samarahan Rais Ahmat, Pegawai Daerah Sebuyau Ayuradiman Bujang, Ketua Masyarakat Kampung Sangki Melayu Rafi Rajaie.-EDISI UKAS

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Premier Sarawak Terima Kunjungan Hormat Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Pasir Gudang

KUCHING: Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Pasir Gudang (MBPG), Dato’ Mustaffa Kamal Shamsudin di Kompleks Satria Pertiwi di sini, pada Isnin. Menurut Dato’ Mustaffa, pertemuan itu antara lain bertujuan menyampaikan penghargaan terhadap sumbangan rakyat Sarawak dalam pembangunan pelbagai industri di Pasir Gudang sejak awal 1980-an. “Hari ini peranan mereka semakin meluas kerana tidak hanya terhad dalam industri pembuatan, komersial dan pembangunan perumahan malah semakin ramai yang melebarkan sayap ekonomi dengan berbuat aktif dalam pelbagai disiplin perniagaan dan perkhidmatan. “Generasi baharu semakin ramai yang berjaya menyambung pengajian di pelbagai Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) termasuk Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS),” katanya dalam satu kenyataan. Beliau turut menyentuh strategi ekonomi baharu Sarawak seperti pengeluaran metanol, ammonia, tenaga hidrogen, tenaga solar terapung dan banyak lagi, yang mampu membuka lebih banyak peluang pekerjaan berpendapatan tinggi serta menyokong agenda pendidikan tinggi percuma dan peningkatan pendapatan isi rumah. Turut hadir ialah Timbalan Setiausaha MBPG Nor Rahman Mustaffa, Pegawai Khas Tugas-Tugas Datuk Bandar Dr. Norlina Muhammad, Ahli Majlis MBPG Norizam Shah Md Yunus dan Pengarah Kesihatan Awam dan Persekitaran MBPG Muhammad Razif Ramlan.-EDISI UKAS

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Government Committed To Complete Pan Borneo Sarawak WPC Package 11

MIRI: The Ministry of Works (KKR) has assured that the Pan Borneo Sarawak Highway (LPB) project will be completed according to specifications and schedule, to ensure that its benefits can be enjoyed by the people as soon as possible. Its Minister, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said for WPC Package 11, two main remaining projects are now being focused on, namely the construction of the 300-metre Bukit Song Viaduct and the 4.2-kilometre (km) road upgrade which can only begin after the completion of the replacement of the Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd water pipe. “The Bukit Song Viaduct construction work has now reached 98 per cent physical progress and is expected to be completed in October 2025. “The decision to build the viaduct was made because the soil conditions at Bukit Song are not suitable for reclamation, therefore this is a more stable and safe long-term solution,” he said. However, he explained, the entire package could not be fully completed this year as planned due to the critical need to replace the Sarawak Water water pipe before the 4.2 km road upgrade work begins. As a mitigation measure, Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak together with the contractor have drawn up a new action plan which includes avoiding water supply disruptions in Miri, ensuring safety and compliance with construction specifications and implementing the replacement of new pipes and road upgrades in phases starting in the second quarter of 2026, with an implementation period of 24 months. Dato Sri Alexander stressed that KKR through JKR Sarawak will continue to ensure continuous engagement between the project and contractor, in addition to regular monitoring to ensure that the work runs smoothly. “Despite the slight delay, this additional step is appropriate to ensure that the water supply to Miri city is not affected and to avoid the risk of road damage in the future,” he said. -UKASnews

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Perintah Ransing Nembu Pan Borneo Sarawak Pakej WPC 11

MIRI: Opis Menteri Kereja Raya (KKR) meri jamin projek Jalai Alun Besai Pan Borneo Sarawak (LPB) deka ditembuka nitih langgur sereta spesifikasyen, dikena ngerumban pemaik ari projek nya ulih diasai rayat. Menteri ba opis menteri nya, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi madah, ba Pakej WPC 11, bisi dua iti agi batang pengawa, iya nya pengawa ngaga Viaduct Bukit Song 300 meter pemanjai enggau pengawa nyeleti jalai 4.2 kilometer pemanjai ke semina ulih berengkah digaga pengudah pengawa nukar paip ai ari LAKU Management tembu. “Viaduct Bukit Song diatu udah 98 peratus digaga lalu disadang tembu Oktober 2025. “Viaduct diputus digaga laban gaya tanah di Bukit Song enda engkeman ditambun, lalu nya sebagi ari chara mutar timpuh panjai ti engkeman sereta likun,” ku iya. Taja pia ku iya nerang, semua pakej enda ulih tembu taun tu baka ke dilanggur bepun ari pengawa nukar paip ai LAKU meseti dulu agi digaga sebedau pengawa nyeleti jalai 4.2 km berengkah. Ketegal nya, JKR Sarawak begulai enggau kontraktor udah ngelangkar pelin baru, nyengkaum mutar penanggul bekal ai di Miri, nentuka pengelikun sereta projek digaga nitih spesifikasyen kelimpah pengawa nukar paip baru enggau nyeleti jalai berenggat berengkah suku kedua 2026 dalam kandang 24 bulan. Dato Sri Alexander nyemetak madah KKR nengah JKR Sarawak deka terus nentuka sida ke bekaul enggau kontraktor bekerejasama, kelimpah deka matau projek enggau chara berenggat ngambi projek mujur digaga.-EDISI UKAS

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MIA Wins IPG 2025 Darts Tournament, IEM Finishes Runner-Up

KUCHING: The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Sarawak Branch) (IEM) played host to the darts tournament of the Inter Professional Games (IPG) 2025, bringing together professional bodies for a spirited day of competition and camaraderie. The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) won the championship, led by Team Captain, Alvin Ang after defeating IEM in the final. IEM had earlier beaten last year’s champion, the Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS), in the semi-finals. Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) placed 3rd, while AAS finished 4th. The darts tournament marked another highlight in the IPG 2025 calendar, which continues to foster sporting ties and friendly rivalry among Sarawak’s professional associations. The next fixtures are Golf on 17 August, Bowling on 24 August, and Badminton on 20–21 September, with more competitive action expected in the months ahead. -UKASnews

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Kuching Hosts International Council On Archives Conference 2027

KUCHING: Kuching has been selected to host the International Council on Archives (ICA) Conference 2027, a major recognition for Malaysia, particularly Sarawak, in the field of archive management and digital heritage. The selection was announced by the Paris-based ICA on May 28, beating out nominations from Bogota, Colombia and Johannesburg, South Africa. The Director-General of the National Archives of Malaysia, Dato’ Jaafar Sidek, said the recognition was an honour and proof of Malaysia’s ability to organise world-class conferences. “We hosted the conference in 2008 with over 1,000 participants from 109 countries. This time, our target is also more than 1,000 participants, although the minimum set by the ICA is 700 to 800,” he explained. He said this after paying a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg at the Kompleks Satria Pertiwi on Monday. The theme of the conference in 2027 is ‘Preserving Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age’, with a focus on electronic records management and digitisation approaches as the best method for storing and disseminating global information. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak State Library, Japri Bujang Masli, said Sarawak is building a new state archive building which is expected to be completed by mid-2026. The building will be equipped with the latest technology including a robotic-based Archival Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for storing and accessing archival materials. “With this modern facility, we will not only be able to preserve government documents and national heritage, but also share expertise with the international archival community,” he explained. The conference is expected to attract archivists, information experts, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss innovations, challenges and the future of the archival field in the digital age. Also present at the courtesy call were the Chief Executive Officer of Business Events Sarawak, Amelia Roziman, Deputy Director-General of the National Archives of Malaysia, Zaidin Mohd Noor, as well as senior officers. -UKASnews

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Sarawak Hosts 2025 Inter-School Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Competition

KUCHING: The Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (SAGGA), in collaboration with the Malaysian Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (MAGGA), successfully organised the Sarawak AGG Inter-School Competition 2025 at Dewan Sa’ati, SUPP Headquarters, marking another milestone in the sport’s development in the state. The event attracted more than 150 gymnasts aged between seven and 18, representing schools, studios, and clubs across Sarawak and Sabah. Supported by their teachers and coaches, the young athletes showcased the expanding grassroots reach of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG). As part of the MAGGA-endorsed School Programme, the competition featured compulsory AGG routines in the U10, U12, and U18 categories, providing a structured pathway from school-level participation to National Assessment (NAD) programmes and IFAGG-sanctioned international events. Batu Kitang Assemblyman, Dato Ir. Lo Khere Chiang, who officiated at the event, commended the competition as more than a sport, describing it as a celebration of passion, perseverance, and the boundless potential of young Sarawakians and Sabahans. He emphasised AGG’s role in nurturing unity, discipline, and respect among youth, while reminding participants of the importance of balancing athletic achievement with education. He reaffirmed his support for the sport’s growth by presenting SAGGA with a RM3,000 contribution to further its development. “Sabah and Sarawak are more than neighbours; we are family, woven together by shared histories, cultures, and hopes for our children’s futures,” he said. Representing MAGGA was Secretary General, Sarah Sarraj, who conveyed greetings on behalf of MAGGA President Dato’ Abdul Malek Noor and reiterated the association’s support for school-based AGG programmes. Sarawak schools and studios represented at the competition included SJKC Sungai Apong, SJKC Sungai Lubak, SJKC Batu 4 ½, SJKC Chung Hua No. 6, Mine Studio, Track & Dance Studio, and Rainbow RG Club from Sibu. From Sabah, participants came from SJK (C) St. James Kota Kinabalu and LK Dream House under the Invitational Category. During the event, SAGGA also presented Special Awards to former committee members who served from 2019–2025 in recognition of their dedication to laying the foundation for AGG’s growth in Sarawak. The organisers extended their gratitude to sponsors MILO and Jerald’s Cookies & Desserts for their support, as well as to teachers, coaches, parents, and volunteers whose efforts contributed to the event’s success. -UKASnews

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MBM Lancar Sistem E-Compound Letak Kereta 2025

MIRI: Majlis Bandaraya Miri (MBM) melancarkan sistem E-Compound Letak Kereta 2025 di Marina Phase 2 pada Isnin sekali gus menandakan satu lagi pencapaian penting dalam usaha Miri ke arah bandar hijau, pintar dan mesra didiami. Pelancaran tersebut disempurnakan oleh Datuk Bandar Bandaraya Miri merangkap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Pujut, Adam Yii Siew Sang dengan kehadiran Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Infrastruktur Bandar, Cr. Leslie Lau Ik Chie, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kecil Letak Kereta, Cr. Lisa Yu Ley Ha, serta Pengurus Besar BPS Parking Systems Sdn Bhd, Au Yong Kien Mun. Dalam ucapannya, Adam Yii berkata sistem baharu itu bukan sekadar naik taraf digital, sebaliknya satu langkah progresif bagi meningkatkan kecekapan perkhidmatan letak kereta di bandar raya ini. “Melalui sistem ini, pegawai letak kereta boleh mengeluarkan notis secara serta-merta menggunakan peranti mudah alih, dengan maklumat disimpan terus ke sistem pusat secara masa nyata. Ini menjadikan perkhidmatan lebih pantas, mesra alam dan tepat,” jelas beliau. Sistem berkenaan dilaksanakan secara percubaan di Marina Phase 1 dan Marina Phase 2, yang merupakan kawasan bertrafik tinggi, sebelum diperluaskan ke lokasi lain di seluruh bandar raya. Dalam pada itu, beliau turut menekankan aspek ketelusan dan keselamatan digital, dengan setiap notis e-Compound mengandungi logo rasmi MBM, nombor kompaun, butiran kenderaan, masa, lokasi, serta jenis kesalahan mengikut The Road Transport (Provision of Parking Places) (Miri City Council) Order, 2006. “Orang ramai boleh menyemak dan membuat pembayaran kompaun dengan mudah melalui aplikasi mudah alih rasmi Borneo Park Miri tanpa perlu beratur di kaunter,” katanya lagi. Beliau menambah bahawa pengurusan parkir yang lebih cekap akan membantu menjadikan bandar Miri lebih teratur, mudah diakses dan mesra pelawat, selain menyokong matlamat bandar hijau dengan pengurangan penggunaan kertas. Selain itu, beliau turut merakamkan penghargaan kepada pasukan MBM dan rakan kerjasama BPS atas usaha menjayakan projek ini. “Marilah kita menerima sistem baharu ini, membiasakan diri dengannya dan berkongsi pengetahuan dengan orang sekeliling agar semua dapat menikmati perkhidmatan letak kereta yang lebih moden, selamat dan telus,” ujarnya sebelum mengisytiharkan pelancaran rasmi sistem berkenaan. Dengan slogan “Smart Parking. Trusted Service. Better Miri”, MBM yakin inisiatif tersebut akan menjadikan sistem parkir bandar raya lebih pintar, hijau dan adil untuk semua.-EDISI UKAS

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Permohonan KGC dan SCHB di Miri Menggalakkan

MIRI: Program Perkhidmatan Bergerak bagi permohonan Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) dan Skim Kebajikan Kesihatan Warga Emas Sarawak (SCHB) yang berlangsung pada 16-17 Ogos lepas di Stadium Bandaraya Miri menerima sambutan yang amat menggalakkan daripada warga emas. Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Industri Kreatif dan Seni Persembahan (Pelancongan) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew berkata warga emas sekitar Miri yang berusia 60 tahun ke atas digalakkan mendaftar kerana pengeluaran kad dilakukan terus selepas kelulusan dengan bantuan pegawai Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) dari Kuching. “Kami amat bertuah kerana pegawai JKM sekali lagi turun padang untuk memudahkan proses pendaftaran dan pengeluaran KGC secara terus, seperti yang pernah dilaksanakan sebelum ini,” katanya semasa hadir meninjau perjalanan program serta beramah mesra dengan para pemohon dan petugas di lapangan pada Ahad. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Piasau itu menambah, KGC diperkenalkan untuk membolehkan warga emas menikmati pelbagai kemudahan serta diskaun khas daripada kerajaan, agensi dan pihak swasta, manakala skim SCHB menawarkan bantuan RM500 setahun bagi tujuan kesihatan, sekali gus meringankan beban kos perubatan golongan tersebut. “Program seumpama ini bukan sahaja membantu penerima dari segi ekonomi, tetapi juga memastikan semua rakyat dapat menikmati kasih sayang dan kepedulian masyarakat. Lebih-lebih lagi dalam era pasca pandemik, nilai kepedulian komuniti menjadi semakin penting,” ujarnya. Sepanjang program selama dua hari bermula dari jam 9 pagi hingga 4 petang itu, sebanyak 1,585 kad KGC berjaya dikeluarkan, manakala 1,635 borang permohonan SCHB diterima. Bagi pecahan harian, hari pertama menyaksikan 758 kad KGC dikeluarkan dan 771 permohonan SCHB diterima, manakala pada hari kedua sebanyak 827 kad KGC dikeluarkan serta 864 permohonan SCHB diterima. Sementara itu, Pengerusi Pengelola Program, Kaunselor Kelvin Chia, berkata penganjuran tersebut mendapat respons yang sangat positif dan menggesa lebih ramai rakyat untuk memanfaatkan kemudahan kebajikan yang disediakan kerajaan demi kesejahteraan dan keharmonian masyarakat Sarawak.-EDISI UKAS