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Muaythai Kenyalang Rangkul Kejuaraan Piala TYT Sarawak

KUCHING: Kelab Muaythai Kenyalang berjaya memenangi Piala TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak 2025 yang berlangsung di Tebingan Sungai Kuching di sini pada Sabtu. Dengan pungutan pingat sebanyak 22 emas, 7 perak dan 29 gangsa, kelab berpangkalan di Kuching itu berjaya membawa pulang piala pusingan. Kelab Sting Muaythai pula menduduki tempat kedua dengan pungutan pingat sebanyak 13 emas, tujuh perak dan 20 gangsa yang turut membawa pulang piala pusingan. Kelab PS Muaythai Bintulu pula menduduki tempat ketiga dengan pungutan 11 emas 17 gangsa dan 28 gangsa manakala kelab Phoenix Meranek berjaya menduduki tempat keempat dengan pungutan 9 emas, enam perak dan 15 gangsa. Acara penyampaian hadiah kepada para pemenang telah disampaikan oleh Timbalan Menteri Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu yang mewakili Menteri Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Hadir sama, Datuk Bandar Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU), Dato Hilmy Othman; Setiausaha Tetap Kementerian Belia, Sukan dan Pembangunan Usahawan Sarawak, Morshidi Frederick; Pengarah Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Sarawak, Lamat Nyalau dan Presiden Persatuan Muaythai Negeri Sarawak, Jumaat Ibrahim. Sementara itu, Dato Gerald ketika ditemui media berkata, kejohanan ini merupakan platform yang sesuai kepada atlet muaythai di luar sana untuk mempamerkan bakat mereka selain mengangkat sukan muaythai di negeri ini. Jelasnya, sukan muaythai berkembang pesat di Sarawak menyaksikan penyertaan daripada pelbagai bahagian di negeri dalam kejohanan itu, termasuk penyertaan daripada negara-negara lain. "Kita pun melihat tadi bukan sahaja di Kuching saja, ada kelab dari Bintulu, dari Sibu, Miri dan Semarahan dan sebagainya. "Semua memang dah ada, dan ini menunjukkan satu minat kepada sukan ini memang rancak. "Kita dari Kementerian memang suka kalau ada kumpulan atlet yang besar, budak-budak itu senang kita dapat latih dan juga mendapatkan bakat-bakat untuk melahirkan atlet mewakili Sarawak dan negara," jelasnya. Beliau turut menyeru agar Kejohanan Piala TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak bagi edisi ke-10 dapat diawalkan bagi memberi persiapan kepada atlet yang akan mewakili Sarawak pada Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) Ke-22 yang akan diadakan di Selangor kelak. Dalam pada itu, Jumaat memberitahu, pihak persatuan telah melaksanakan beberapa persiapan dalam usaha mencungkil bakat di seluruh Sarawak. "Persatuan Muaythai Negeri Sarawak sentiasa memikirkan cara untuk mencungkil bakat pelapis tempatan terutamanya anak-anak muaythai. "Kita telah ada beberapa perancangan selain daripada Piala TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak di mana kita akan adakan Piala Borneo, Bintulu Challenge seterusnya di Miri, Sibu dan sebagainya," jelas beliau. Tambahnya, ini merupakan usaha pihak persatuan untuk menjaga mutu sukan itu di Sarawak agar dapat setanding dengan negeri-negeri lain mahupun negara luar. -EDISI UKAS  

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Sarawak Premier Expresses Condolences To Late James Ritchie's Family

KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, extended his deepest condolences to the family of veteran journalist, James Alexander Ritchie who passed away yesterday. The Sarawak Premier said as a longstanding media figure in Sarawak with his well-articulated writings, James Ritchie’s passing is certainly a loss to Sarawak’s media fraternity and development landscape. He added that as an acclaimed author with many books on indigenous life and culture and topics of historical value to his name, James Ritchie’s demise would leave behind a legacy of storytelling in Sarawak's literary space.-UKASnews  

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James Ritchie Leaves Behind Outstanding Legacy In Journalism - Datuk Abdullah

KUCHING: Sarawak has lost a renowned journalistic figure with the passing of veteran journalist and writer, James Ritchie at the age of 74. According to the Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, media practitioners in Sarawak have lost a leading individual among veteran media personnel who was very outstanding in his experience and career journey as a journalist and writer. He said the late journalist's involvement and dedication for almost five decades in the world of journalism since 1971 had placed him as one of the main witnesses to the development of various aspects of the country's history, development and important events, especially in Sarawak. "But his passing was not in vain because he left behind an exemplary legacy of excellent professional work culture as well as many articles and books that are important reference materials that are still relevant." Datuk Abdullah said this in a statement on Saturday. James Ritchie breathed his last at the Sarawak General Hospital on Saturday morning. The passing of the 2024 National Journalist's Day Award (HAWANA) recipient was shared by one of his family members via a message on local media's WhatsApp. - UKASnews  

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Aquaculture Industry Has Great Potential To Increase Income

KUCHING: The Department of Fisheries Malaysia is calling on more people to venture into the aquaculture industry, not only as farmers, but also as entrepreneurs who can contribute to the economic growth of the country's agro-food sector. Its Director-General, Dato' Adnan Hussain, said the aquaculture industry has great potential to increase the people's income and strengthen food security. According to him, various supports in the form of guidance, training and allocations have also been provided to make it easier for people to enter this industry. "The Department of Fisheries Malaysia provides various programmes, training and guidance to help entrepreneurs expand their operations in the field of fish farming and other aquatic life, whether in saltwater, brackish water or freshwater. "Allocations and assistance including technical advisory services are also provided to ensure that the aquaculture industry can develop sustainably and provide good economic returns to the community," he said. He said this when opening the Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department 2025 Aquaculture Taste and Carnival MYAP & MYKP Programme, at Majma Mall here on Saturday. In the same speech, Dato' Adnan also said that the government has targeted the production of 950,000 metric tonnes of aquaculture products by 2030, in line with the National Agro-Food Policy. "So far, we have only achieved 510,000 metric tonnes. The journey is still long, but our potential is huge and I believe that if there is determination from all parties, this ambition can be achieved by all of us," he added. Also present at the programme were Sarawak Senior Director of Fisheries, Abdul Rahman Abdul Wahab; Director of the Bintawa Fisheries Research Institute, Jamil Musel and Senior Deputy Director of the Aquaculture Division of the Putrajaya Fisheries Headquarters, Rosmawati Ghazali.-UKASnews  

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Kelabit Community's Sacrifices With Z-Semut Commando Appreciated In Bario

BARIO: A meaningful ceremony was held in Bario Subdistrict on Saturday to commemorate the services and sacrifices of veterans and families of Kelabit community fighters who once worked hand in hand with the Z-Semut special forces in resisting Japanese colonialism during World War II. The Commemorative Token Presentation Ceremony was organised by the Sarawak Kelabit RURUM Association in collaboration with the Mulu Service Centre, and officiated by the Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) and Mulu Assemblyman, Datuk Gerawat Gala. In his speech, Datuk Gerawat explained that Z-Semut, a special unit under the Allied-operated Z Force, carried out secret operations in the interior of Sarawak in 1945 with the full support of locals, especially the Kelabit community. "The courage and close cooperation between this special force and the local community were the basis for the success in liberating the region from the clutches of the Japanese colonialists," he said. Explaining further, Datuk Gerawat said that the success of the operation was not only military, but also brought significant changes in the social and cultural landscape of the Kelabit community. "Interaction with the outside world has opened up new opportunities and inspired the younger generation of Kelabit to serve in the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysian Police after the war," he added. The ceremony was not just to commemorate the services, but also to provide historical education to the younger generation so that they would appreciate the struggle and understand the important role of the local community in defending the homeland. Also present at the ceremony were Miri City Councilors, Councilor Lilla Raja and members of the local community.-UKASnews  

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Program Hari Nadai Perengka Pengangkut Ngerichah Pengerami Ngintu Genap Taun Ke-20 Mengeri Miri

MIRI: Bisi 500 iku begelumu ba pelaman Dewan Bandaraya Miri, ngerichah Program Hari Nadai Perengka Pengangkut serimbai ngintu Genap Taun ke-20 Mengeri Miri, Hari Enam. Program ti diatur Kaunsil Mengeri Miri (MBM) nya berengkah urung pukul 7.30 tumu pagi enggau mayuh macham aktiviti ke ngerindu ati ti ngembuan tuju narak gaya idup bepengerai sereta meransang semangat sayau ke rampa menua ngagai komuniti Miri. Pengawa nya udah dipenyadi Datuk Bandar Mengeri Miri ke mega Kaban Kunsil Nengeri (ADUN) Pujut, Adam Yii Siew Sang. Adam madah ke pengerami sekali tu chukup besejerah ke ukai semina nanda ke 20 taun pemansang Miri nyadi mengeri, tang mega negap pengeransing rayat enggau pemansang meruan setipak enggau Strategi Pemansang Pengudah COVID-19 (PCDS) 2030. “Pengerami tu mandang ke semangat kitai nempa Miri nyadi mengeri ke gadung, gerai sereta meruan agi. "Sama kitai begulai nyingkang nempa pemansang dudi hari ke gadung enggau lantang agi,” ku iya. Ia mega meri besai terima kasih ngagai Opis Menteri Pengerai Mensia Mayuh enggau Perintah Lokal (MPHLG) sereta Opis Menteri Pengawa Berumah enggau Perintah Lokal (KPKT) ke sukung nengah inisiatif Local Agenda 21 (LA21) 2025. Kelimpah ari nya, Adam mega madah siti ari penyelai atur pengawa taun tu iya nya, mandang jalai baru, 4.4 kilometer pemanjai ti nyerangkung Jalai Mengeri nyentuk ke Jalai Marina Utama. Ku iya, jalai nya ukai semina nyendiaka palan rekreasyen ke engkeman tang nyaup pengawa ngurangka bekau karbon nuju mengeri karbon beresi. Bemacham aktiviti ngerichah pengerami nya nyengkaum 'Fun Walk', 'Fun Run', 'Fun Ride', senamrobik, mandang chara main pickleball, taekwondo , program sukaneka enggau pemandang komuniti. Pengerami bela richah enggau pengawa nyua perais, tepa sereta tikit benasip. Sama datai, Sapit Datuk Bandar Mengeri Miri Ariffin Mohamad, Pemangku Sekretari Kaunsil Mengeri Miri (MBM) Abdul Rahman Taupek sereta Chairman Komiti Mendam Ungkup Juluk Pemansang Meruan (SDG) MBM Kaunselor Jamil Bujang.-EDISI UKAS  

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Head Of State Graces Wedding Reception Of Datuk Len Talif’s Daughter

KUCHING: The Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, graciously attended the wedding reception of the daughter of Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh and Datin Asiah Awai, held in Kuching on Friday evening. Wan Abdullah Fahmi, 29, and Nur Baizura, 29, were officially united in marriage during a solemn akad nikah ceremony earlier that morning, witnessed by close family members and friends. Wan Abdullah Fahmi is the son of former Sadong Jaya Assemblyman, Dato Wan Abdul Wahab Wan Sanusi, and Datin Jeliah Abo Bakar. The reception was further graced by the presence of several dignitaries, including the President of the Senate, Senator Dato’ Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi and Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, among other distinguished guests. A highlight of the evening was the traditional 'merenjis' blessing ceremony, officiated by Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah, followed by the parents of both bride and groom. The event also featured a 'nasi temuan' session and a cake-cutting ceremony. Adding to the joyous atmosphere were special musical performances by local artists Hafiz Suip and Firdaus Materang, who entertained guests with a selection of romantic ballads. -UKASnews  

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Sarawak Studies Scotland–UK Model For Carbon Levy Distribution

LONDON: The Sarawak Government is studying the relationship model between Scotland and the United Kingdom (UK) as a reference for developing a mechanism to distribute carbon levy revenues and regulatory powers between the state and federal governments. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, said such considerations are crucial to ensuring that Sarawak receives a fair share of returns from its natural resources, particularly in emerging sectors such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). “The key question is how carbon levies are shared between the federal and state governments. “Therefore, we (the Sarawak Government) are studying the model adopted between Scotland and the UK in determining a fair and balanced approach to revenue sharing and power distribution,” he said. He made these remarks during the Fireside Chat Session: Sarawak's Global Vision – Sustainability, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, held as part of Sarawak Connects 2025 on Friday local time. The session was moderated by Lord Jonathan Marland. The Premier further noted that Sarawak is currently leading the way in developing a sustainable carbon industry, having implemented the first legal framework in Malaysia focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Touching on the management of strategic natural resources such as thorium and rare earth elements, he stressed that Sarawak is not content with remaining merely a raw material exporter. Instead, the state is determined to establish a complete value chain—from upstream to downstream activities. “To achieve this objective, we are collaborating with international agencies and investors who possess the relevant expertise and technology. If there is synergy, we can move forward together. “To date, Sarawak has received substantial investments from South Korea, Japan and China. We are now exploring potential collaborations with European nations in an effort to diversify and expand our global investment network in a balanced manner. “We aim to activate policies and economic activities rooted in our own strengths, and I am confident that this approach is already beginning to bear fruit,” he added. Also present during the session were Sarawak Deputy Premiers, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, 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, along with other senior Sarawak government officials. -UKASnews  

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砂拉越以持续稳定的政策提供长期投资机会

伦敦：在政治稳定、民众理性和持续发展政策的支持下，砂拉越积极提供强大及稳健的长期投资机会与未来增长。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士透露，砂拉越政府已制定至2030年的发展蓝图，目前也在规划延伸至2035年的未来方向。 他说，这有助于投资者评估投资的风险水平、回酬与可持续性。 “首先，我要说明的是，砂拉越是一个拥有巨大未来增长潜力的地区。其次，我们享有政治稳定，砂拉越人民也相当理性。第三，我们必须具备一项清晰的发展蓝图。无论由谁担任总理，所制定的政策都必须保持一致性，并且具备长远眼光。我们已为2030年前的发展打好基础，目前也开始规划至2035年的方向。有了这样的环境，投资者就能作出适当评估。” 他于当地时间周五在2025年砂拉越连接伦敦论坛之炉边谈话环节中，就“砂拉越的全球愿景：可持续性、创新与战略伙伴关系”上，发表了上述言论。​​​​​​​ 有关谈话环节是由乔纳森马兰勋爵所主持。 砂总理补充，投资者普遍希望投资于和平与安全的国家，而砂拉越正具备这些吸引力。 “这些元素确实存在于砂拉越，这点令人非常钦佩。在英联邦的56个成员国中，并非所有国家都如我们所讨论的那样，实践法治。安全方面也是如此。不过，许多国家确实具备这些条件，而许多人也看到了砂拉越所提供的非凡投资机会。” 出席活动者还包括砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛阿旺登雅及拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生、砂拉越政府秘书拿督阿玛莫哈末阿布巴卡、砂总理署副部长（法律、1963年大马建国契约、砂及联邦关系）拿督莎丽花哈茜达、砂拉越国际贸易、工业和投资部副部长拿督麦康慕森博士、砂拉越律政司拿督斯里沙菲利阿里、砂拉越财政司拿督斯里旺利佐曼博士、砂拉越副政府秘书（经济规划与发展）拿督莫哈末阿都拉再德尔博士以及砂拉越政府高级官员等。-UKAS刊  

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砂拉越提供可持续投资机会

  伦敦：砂拉越持续巩固其作为东南亚主要投资枢纽的地位，积极提供以可持续性和科技创新为基础的广泛经济机会。 砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛阿旺登雅表示，砂拉越正通过多项策略性举措，力争在2030年成为一个先进和高收入地区。 他说，砂拉越地处婆罗洲战略位置，能够便捷进入亚洲市场，覆盖超过45亿人口，相当于全球人口的60%。 “砂拉越幅员辽阔，总面积达1240万公顷，拥有丰富的自然资源，如肥沃的农业土地、未开发的森林、矿产、石油及天然气。在2030年后冠病发展策略（PCDS 2030）中，政府已明确六大关键领域，包括制造业、农业、林业、旅游业、采矿业和服务业。这些领域都蕴含巨大投资潜能，在推动经济增长的同时，也兼顾环境保护，实现发展与自然的平衡。” 他于当地时间周五在英国伦敦举行的2025年砂拉越连接伦敦论坛之炉边谈话环节上致欢迎词时，这么表示。 该项活动是由砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士主持开幕。 此外，拿督阿玛阿旺登雅补充，砂拉越也正积极定位自己为本区域绿色能源的领导者，拥有高达2万兆瓦（MW）水力发电潜能。 “主要项目如峇当艾水坝、峇贡水坝和姆伦水坝，目前已为砂拉越提供超过60%的电力来源。同时，砂拉越也采用‘阶梯式水坝’（cascading dam）理念，并发展氢能经济计划，令砂成为全球可持续氢能生产与分销的先驱之一。” 他强调，砂拉越的投资计划也符合环境、社会与治理（ESG）原则，以及联合国可持续发展目标（SDG）。-UKAS刊