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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

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Rakyat Diseru Meriahkan Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 Peringkat Sarawak Di Sarikei

SARIKEI: Kerajaan Sarawak menyeru seluruh rakyat wilayah ini khususnya warga Sarikei dan kawasan sekitarnya agar hadir beramai-ramai memeriahkan Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2025 Peringkat Sarawak yang bakal berlangsung pada 30 dan 31 Ogos depan. Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Kanak-Kanak dan Kesejahteraan Komuniti, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah selaku Menteri Bertanggungjawab bagi sambutan tahun ini, berkata rakyat digalakkan mengibarkan Jalur Gemilang di kediaman, premis dan kenderaan masing-masing sebagai tanda cinta serta kesetiaan kepada Malaysia. “Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan bukan sekadar acara tahunan, tetapi manifestasi semangat perjuangan generasi terdahulu yang wajar terus disemarakkan dalam jiwa setiap rakyat. “Tema Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni mengingatkan kita bahawa kemerdekaan sejati ialah apabila rakyat terus dilindungi, dihargai dan disantuni dalam semua aspek kehidupan,” katanya dalam sidang media khas di sini, pada Isnin. Beliau menegaskan, sambutan ini bukan sahaja mampu menyuburkan semangat patriotik, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai pentingnya perpaduan, tolak ansur dan kerjasama antara kaum di Sarawak. Menurut beliau, tema sambutan kali ini turut selari dengan aspirasi Sarawak Maju Makmur yang menekankan kesejahteraan rakyat, pembangunan inklusif, serta penghargaan terhadap kepelbagaian budaya dan nilai kemanusiaan. Antara acara utama yang dijadualkan termasuk Malam Ambang Merdeka pada 30 Ogos di Kompleks Sukan Integrasi Kampung Seberang Sarikei, Unity Walk di Kompleks Sukan Sarikei, serta Perhimpunan Hari Kebangsaan di Dewan Suarah Sarikei pada pagi 31 Ogos. Dato Sri Fatimah yakin, penganjuran di Sarikei kali ini akan membawa semangat kebersamaan yang lebih erat, sekali gus memperkukuh identiti rakyat Sarawak sebagai masyarakat yang berdaulat, harmoni dan berdaya saing. Antara tetamu kenamaan yang dijadualkan hadir ialah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar bersama isteri Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi serta Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Openg. Turut hadir pada sidang media berkenaan ialah Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Premier Sarawak (Hal Ehwal Korporat, Penerangan dan UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Timbalan Menteri Perancangan Bandar, Pentadbiran Tanah dan Alam Sekitar Sarawak Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan Sarawak (Udara dan Jalan) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, Residen Bahagian Sarikei Datu Michael Ronnie Langgong serta tetamu yang lain. -EDISI UKAS

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SCOPE & ACFE Join Forces To Strengthen Anti-Fraud Capacity In Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence Sdn Bhd (SCOPE) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance anti-fraud awareness, training, and professional certification in Sarawak. According to a statement, the MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two organisations to jointly promote fraud prevention and detection best practices, organise professional training programmes, and provide training for the globally recognised Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification in Sarawak and the surrounding region. “The collaboration is expected to benefit government agencies, Government-Linked Companies (GLCs), statutory bodies, and private sector organisations by providing targeted anti-fraud education, knowledge sharing, and access to global resources. “Under the agreement, training and capacity building programmes will be organised such as anti-fraud training, seminars and workshops, including the CFE certification programme. “Additionally, it will facilitate the sharing of resources, research findings and best practices on fraud prevention and detection. “There will also be special projects aimed at developing tailored training programmes for the Sarawak public sector, GLCs, statutory bodies and the private sector,” it said on Monday. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of SCOPE, Joseph Lim noted that this partnership with ACFE marks an important step in equipping Sarawak’s public sector, GLCs, and industries with the tools and skills needed to detect and prevent fraud. “It aligns with our mission to raise governance standards and foster a culture of integrity,” he said. ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, said that the ACFE is pleased to partner with SCOPE to deliver high-impact training and opportunities for professionals to obtain the CFE credential in Sarawak. “Together, we aim to build a community of anti-fraud professionals who can protect organisations from financial and reputational harm, both now and in the future,” he said. The MoU will be in effect for two years and includes annual reviews to ensure alignment with evolving anti-fraud strategies and Sarawak’s development goals. -UKASnews

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砂拉越总理接见巴西古当市长

古晋：砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士周一在祖国英雄大厦接见了巴西古当市政厅（MBPG）市长拿督穆斯达法。 拿督穆斯达法表示，此次拜会其中一个目的，是向砂拉越人民自上世纪80年代初以来，在巴西古当各类产业发展中所作出的贡献致谢。 “如今，他们的作用越来越广泛，不再局限于制造业、商业与房产开发，越来越多人在多元化的商业与服务领域拓展经济版图。新一代更有不少成功升学深造于多所高等学府，包括砂拉越大学（UNIMAS）。” 他在声明中也谈及砂拉越新的经济战略，包括甲醇、氨、氢能、浮动式太阳能等产业，认为这些新兴领域有望创造更多高收入就业机会，并支撑砂拉越高等教育免费政策及家庭收入提升议程。 随同出席的还有巴西古当市政厅副秘书长诺拉曼穆斯达法、市长特别事务官诺丽娜慕哈末博士、巴西古当市政厅市议员诺里占以及市政厅公共卫生与环境总监慕哈末拉兹夫。-UKAS刊

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美里市政局推出2025年电子泊车罚单系统

美里：美里市政局（MBM）周一在滨海城商业中心第二期正式推出2025 年电子泊车罚单系统，标志着美里朝向绿色、智慧与宜居城市目标迈出又一重要步伐。 该系统由美里市长兼埔奕区立法议员俞小珊主持推介礼，出席者包括城市基础设施常设委员会主席刘奕杰市议员、市政局泊车小组委员会主席余俐葭市议员，以及婆罗洲泊车系统私人有限公司（BPS）总经理欧阳建敏。 俞小珊在致词时表示，这套新系统不仅是数码升级，更是提升美里泊车服务效率的一大进步。 “通过这个系统，泊车执法人员可直接使用移动设备即时开具罚单，资料将实时上传至中央系统。整个过程更快捷、环保与精准。” 该系统率先在滨海城商业中心第一及第二期高流量区域进行试行，随后将扩展至全市其他地点。 他补充说，新系统也十分注重透明度与数字安全性。每一张电子罚单将包含市议会官方标志、罚单编号、车辆资料、时间、地点，以及根据2006年道路交通（美里市政局停车场设立条例）所列的违规类别。 “公众可通过 Borneo Park Miri 官方手机应用程序，轻松查询及缴付罚单，无需到柜台排队。” 他强调，更高效的泊车管理将有助于美里交通更有秩序、出行更便利、更友善游客，同时支持绿色城市目标，减少纸张使用。 俞小珊也特别感谢美里市政局团队与合作伙伴婆罗洲泊车系统私人有限公司的努力，促成了该项目的成功。 “让我们一起接受并熟悉这个新系统，并与身边人分享，让所有人都能享有更现代化、更安全、更透明的泊车服务。” 随着口号 “智能泊车．值得信赖．更好的美里”（Smart Parking. Trusted Service. Better Miri） 的提出，美里市政局坚信，这项新举措将让全市泊车系统更智慧、更绿色、更公平。-UKAS刊