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Projek Bina Baharu Dua Jambatan Belian Siap Sepenuhnya

SIMUNJAN: Projek pembinaan baharu dua buah jambatan belian di Kampung Sabun/Sedilo telah berjaya disiapkan sepenuhnya dan kini dibuka untuk kegunaan penduduk setempat. Jambatan ini sekaligus meningkatkan aksesibiliti serta memberi manfaat kepada penduduk setempat yang menghubungkan kawasan kebun ke jalan utama. Kedua-dua jambatan tersebut sepanjang 21 meter yang selebar 1.8 meter. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Simunjan, Awla Dris menyatakan bahawa projek ini merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha Kerajaan Sarawak untuk menyediakan infrastruktur berkualiti kepada penduduk luar bandar. "Jambatan-jambatan ini bukan sahaja meningkatkan perhubungan tetapi juga membuka peluang ekonomi baharu, terutamanya dalam akses pengeluaran hasil tani," katanya. Awla berkata demikian ketika menyaksikan penyerahan tapak projek siap daripada kontraktor yang bertanggungjawan kepada Ketua Kaum Kampung Sabun/Sedilo, Yahabi Hamdan pada Selasa. Pembinaan kedua-dua jambatan ini dimulakan pada 6 September 2024 sehingga 4 Januari 2025 dengan kos keseluruhan sebanyak RM89,990 di bawah peruntukan Projek Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTP) Tahun 2023. Awla turut memgucapkan terima kasih kepada pihak kontraktor kerana berjaya menyiapkan projek tersebut lebih awal daripada jadual yang ditetapkan. Ketua Kaum, Yahabi Hamdan menyambut baik pembinaan jambatan ini dan beliau mewakili penduduk kampung rasa bersyukur serta mengucapkan terima kasih kepada kerajaan dan ADUN Simunjan atas perhatian yang diberikan. Hadir sama, Penolong-Penolong Jurutera Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran (DID) Bahagian Samarahan Christalvin Unting Cherry, Muadzam Alhaq Kuzbari dan Arief Badiozaman Sapian. -EDISI UKAS

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'Sarawak Youth Start-Up' To Develop Youth Entrepreneurs, Gather Various Government Agencies

KUCHING: The 'Sarawak Youth Start-Up' programme brings together various ministries and agencies of the Sarawak and Federal Governments, including all entrepreneur development agencies under the state and federal governments. According to the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, this programme is not only a platform for youth to gain knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship but also acts as a 'supplier' to the ministries and agencies involved. "We become a supplier where we train these entrepreneurs to be handed over to the government agencies involved because each ministry has its own entrepreneur programme. "For example, the Sarawak Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development (M-Ficord) has an Agropreneur programme, so we at 'Sarawak Youth Start-Up' will nurture them before handing them over to M-Ficord for skill improvement," he said. He said this in a 'Sarawak Youth Start-Up' press conference at the Sarawak  Legislative Assembly Complex on Friday. The Lambir Assemblyman added that his ministry also did not rule out the possibility of creating a youth 'Start-up' hub after seeing the success of such a hub in South Korea known as 'Pangyo Start-up Hub'. In the meantime, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said that a total of 80 people have participated in Sarawak Youth Start-Up so far today. Therefore, he called for youths aged 18 to 40 years who are interested in participating in entrepreneurship to participate in the Sarawak Youth Start-Up with 300 people being the target for the programme later. Applications for the Sarawak Youth Start-Up will close on November 25 with the program running from December 7 to December 14. - UKASnews  

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Meluan Needs CPPC, Increase Pepper Commodity Value

KUCHING: The Meluan constituency area needs a Collection, Processing and Packaging Centre (CPPC) to act as a storage centre for pepper products for residents in the area. Its representative, Rolland Duat Jubin said, the pepper plant in the Meluan area is one of the best in Sarawak as a result of the skill, quality of the soil and water resources in the area. Therefore, he said, the construction of CPPC in this area is very appropriate to consider in order to raise the value of Sarawak's pepper commodity. "I am requesting a special project from the government to build a warehouse for them to process and store their pepper because right now they are still processing their produce at home. "I would also like to suggest that a research and development (R&D) facility be established here to explore better and more efficient technology in processing white pepper cream that can achieve a very high price," he explained. He said this while debating the Supply (2025) Bill, 2024 in conjunction with the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting on Friday. In order to further increase the commodity value of this pepper plant, he proposed to conduct a study to obtain the 'Protected Geographical Indicator' (PGI) to preserve and recognise the quality of small farmers from this area. Strengthening efforts in this direction, Rolland also applied for RM10 million from the farm road construction fund announced by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg to develop a farm road in the Meluan area which will benefit pepper and oil palm growers. - UKASnews  

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Murum, Belaga Have Potential To Become Eco-Tourism Destinations

KUCHING: Murum and Belaga constituencies have great potential to become eco-tourism destinations based on Culture, Adventure and Nature Exploration. Murum Assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said that the area is very unique with the diversity of tribes and ethnicities that are rich in heritage, art and culture of high value. In addition, he said, it has natural treasures, jungles, flora and fauna, rivers, lakes, mountains and beautiful and beautiful waterfalls that are sure to be interesting for domestic and foreign tourists to explore. "I suggest that the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism (MOTAC), the Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) and related agencies promote our existing tourism products. "I also suggest that these ministries also explore the potential of new destinations in addition to providing incentives to encourage our community to get involved and venture into the tourism industry," he said. He said this when debating the Supply (2025) Bill, 2024 at the 19th Sarawak  Legislative Assembly Sitting on Friday. In addition, Kennedy also suggested that festivals held in Belaga district be given an annual grant and included in the tourism calendar of Sarawak and Malaysia. He explained that among the festivals are Apau Koyan Art and Culture Festival, Belaga Rainforest Challenge Regatta, Do Ledoh Festival (Kayan Community), Lepa Ajau Ladong Bio Festival (Kenya Community), Saviek Festival (Kajang Community) and Adet Tapo' Festival (Penan Community) ). "These unique Orang Ulu ethnic arts and cultural festivals have great potential to attract tourists to Sarawak," he said.-UKASnews  

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Vocational Training For Green Energy Technology Should Be Proposed In Murum

KUCHING: A specialised vocational training programme in green energy technology, especially floating solar energy, is proposed to be implemented for the community in Murum. Murum Assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said this matter needs to be taken into account by prioritising the recruitment of local labour for green energy projects located in the Murum area, especially the floating solar project that will be implemented at the Murum Hydroelectric Dam. "I am confident that this project will directly and indirectly bring benefits and job opportunities, socio-economic to the local population," he said. He said this when debating the Supply (2025) Bill, 2024 during the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting on Friday. He added that it provides an opportunity for local communities to improve their economy by becoming suppliers of raw materials and other related services or engaging in ecotourism. In the meantime, Kennedy also requested that more of this digital infrastructure be built in the interior areas including in the Murum constituency which includes the areas of Tubau, Jelalong, Sungai Asap, Urun, Tegulang, Metalaun and Sungai Linau in order to ensure that the Murum community is not left behind in the transformation agenda this digital economy. He explained that digital transformation is a "game changer" towards a state based on a digital economy that definitely requires digital infrastructure such as towers and a good and stable telecommunications system network including the installation of optical fibers to optimise high-speed internet access. - UKASnews  

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NCR Land Measurement Programme In Ngemah Needs To Be Expedited

KUCHING: The perimeter survey of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land in the Ngemah constituency needs to be expedited so that it can be used to improve the socioeconomics in the area. Ngemah Assemblyman Anyi Jana said that Ngemah is a rural area that is still thickly covered with forest and land owned by residents that has not yet been measured. "It is hoped that the completion of the NCR land survey work can be used to the maximum extent to produce agricultural products in order to improve the local socio-economics, increase household income and at the same time reduce the extreme poverty of the people of Sarawak, especially in rural areas." He said this when debating the Supply (2025) Bill, 2024 at the 19th Sarawak  Legislative Assembly Sitting on Friday. He explained that the measurement of the perimeter of NCR land needs to go through Section 6 of the State Land Code (KTN) which is a community measurement before being measured under Section 18 of the State Land Code for the issuance of individual titles. However, he said, the current problem is the issue of overlapping claims for NCR land ownership between the residents and the private companies that develop the land either for logging or agriculture purposes. It is further complicated by the issue of ownership disputes between family members and relatives which contributes to the delay in issuing land title deeds to individuals. - UKASnews  

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Sarawak Government Wants To Create Sustainable City, Protect Sarawak's Ecosystem

KUCHING: The Sarawak government intends to create a sustainable city in an effort to protect its ecosystem for future generations. The Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said, putting sustainable environmental management in the perspective of development is very important as a 'green lung' to succeed in the mission of creating a sustainable city. "Regarding the Sarawak Forest Corporation (SFC), we know that we want to develop National Parks up to 1 million hectares and both of them we have the Sarawak Delta that we want to develop. "So thirdly, we want to develop our sustainable city, which means that forest reserves in the city should be managed well," he said. He said this while speaking at Sarawak Forestry Corporation's Sekalung Budi, Tautan Kasih and Excellent Service Award (APC) 2024 Ceremony on Friday. During the same ceremony, the Sarawak Premier also announced the new SFC building with the name 'Wisma Lestari', in conjunction with the Sarawak Government's mission to develop a sustainable city. He also witnessed the exchange of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) documents between SFC, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Sarawak Bidioversity Centre (SBC). Also present were Sarawak Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development II Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Sarawak Attorney General Dato Sri Saferi Ali, Sarawak Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr. Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, Deputy Sarawak Secretary ( Economic Planning and Development) Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, SFC General Manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran and department heads.-UKASnews

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残旧部件影响SARES计划的有效性

古晋：砂拉越乡区电供替代计划（SARES）向偏远乡区供电，但由于太阳能系统部件已残旧且无法正常运作，导致该计划目前面临严峻挑战。 峇都达瑙立法议员拿督保罗斯贡邦表示，峇都达瑙地区是受影响地区之一，所以他对2025年砂拉越财政预算案为此拨款5600万令吉表示感谢。 他说，这笔资金将用以延续第12大马计划下的项目，并更换偏远乡区独立太阳能系统的电池和主要部件。 “有了这比拨款，我希望可以在数个本南村庄进行，例如弄拉耶（Long Rayeh）、弄苏隆（Long Sulong）、甘榜卡塔登（Kampung Kartadem）和乌鲁林梦（Ulu Limbang）更换太阳能电池和其他部件。” 他周五在第19届砂拉越议会会议辩论2024年供应（2025）法案时，这么表示。 由砂能源公司（SEB）领导的砂拉越乡区电供替代计划是砂政府的主要举措，旨在确保乡区居民能够享受稳定、可持续和环保的电力供应。 拿督保罗斯贡邦解释说，通过2025年砂预算案采取的步骤，预计将能克服残旧部件的问题，并进一步确保该计划有效性地持续下去，为砂拉越乡区提供急需的福利。-UKAS刊

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乡区电力供应审批程序需加速

古晋：克邻立法议员弗莱德敦促砂拉越能源公司（SEB）加速选区内乡区电力供应（ALAF）的批准程序。 弗莱德说，自2022年以来，共发出了102份乡区电力供应申请，但只有9份申请获批。 “因此，我请求砂能源能够加快电力申请的审批流程，以方便乡区。我也许晴优先为库拉（Klua）一栋24户家庭的马季登加拉巴鲁新长屋供电。” 他周五在第19届砂拉越会议会议上辩论2024年供应（2025）法案时，这么表示。 与此同时，弗莱德也呼吁加速实施涉及第12个大马计划下所批准的4个地区的食用水供应，即乌鲁乌鲁格仁江（Ulu Gerenjang）、乌鲁瑟波丹（Ulu Sebetan）、布拉芒（Bramang）、姆东（Mudong）和科普伊布斯（Kop Ibus）。-UKAS刊

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鳄鱼数量增加，甲望人民忧心忡忡

古晋：甲望选区河流中的鳄鱼数量不断增加，让当地居民忧心忡忡。 甲望立法议员莫哈末卡迪尔表示，鳄鱼数量过多，导致以捕鱼谋生为主的居民忧心自身安全。 因此，他希望砂拉越政府可以考虑乡当地居民，特别是乡村发展和安全委员会（JKKK）颁发鳄鱼捕猎许可证。 “以河流为生的渔民开始害怕鳄鱼的存在，因为这会影响他们的收入。因此，我促请居民，特别是乡村发展和安全委员会获颁捕猎或捕捉鳄鱼的许可证。” 他周五在第19届砂拉越议会会议上辩论2024年供应（2025）法案时，如是说。 他指出，人口的增加将增加人类与相关爬行动物之间冲突的风险。 较早前，砂拉越政府已宣布砂正在起草一项新且更全面的管理计划，以应对人鳄冲突。 通过这项努力，相关官员和工作人员通过国家和国际层面的培训和参与，提高了他们的相关知识，并增强了砂拉越鳄鱼管理的能力。-UKAS刊