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国家语文出版局致力在砂拉越强化马来语及族群语言

古晋：国家语文出版局（DBP）致力于强化马来语的使用与族群语言的保存工作，同时也持续获得砂拉越政府的大力支持，这也为其努力注入了更多动力。 国家语文出版局总监哈扎米博士表示，各类语言与文学的发展活动，包括族群语言及其文学的推广，均获得砂政府的资助与协助。 他说，该局也关注于提升砂公务员对国语的掌握程度。 “我们已向砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士通报有关在砂拉越开展的语言与文学推广活动，其中许多计划获得砂政府的大力支持，我们对此深表感谢。与此同时，我们也了解到砂拉越在法律许可下，仍然允许在官方事务中使用英语与族群语言，尤其是在砂议会会议上。” 他周四在国父大厦礼貌拜会砂拉越总理后，接受媒体访问时，如是指出。 哈扎米博士进一步表示，砂拉越并不存在“不重视国家语言”的问题，因为法律仍承认马来语为官方语言，而强化使用马来语的工作也在积极推进中。 他指出，为体现对砂拉越丰富语言文化的重视，国家语文出版局也关注教育与保存族群语言的工作。 “其中一项举措是设立特别委员会，用于记录与保存濒临灭绝的族群语言。我们希望人民继续认识并珍惜砂拉越宝贵的语言遗产，而这些记录保存工作对下一代至关重要。” 他强调，国家语文出版局将继续推出各项计划，以强化马来语的使用，同时尊重砂拉越多元族群社会的法律需求与文化特色。 另一方面，在此次会面中，国家语文出版局也正式邀请砂拉越总理出席“砂拉越总理最佳书籍奖”颁奖礼。 该奖项旨在表扬砂出版界的优质著作，特别是那些获得砂政府拨款或资助的出版作品。 这场颁奖典礼预定近期内举行，确切日期将由砂拉越总理署另行决定。 “这是砂政府对学术与知识发展的重要认可，也体现出砂拉越对知识建设的坚定承诺。” 出席此次礼貌拜会的还包括国家语文出版局语言与文学发展局总监阿邦哈里曼、国家语文出版局砂拉越分局局长阿兹祖博士以及其他嘉宾。-UKAS刊

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Pelajar Kunchi Nempa Nembiak Melayu Sarawak Besemekih

KUCHING: Komuniti Melayu di Sarawak patut nyikap diri enggau anak sida ngena penemu enggau pengelandik nentuka sida ulih besemekih enggau bansa bukai ba pemansang nengeri. Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg madah, pelajar 'senyata' besai nempa ulah besemekih, lebih agi ba raban nembiak Melayu ngambi ke sida enda tinggal ari pemansang deras ke benung dirandang Perintah Sarawak. “Aku deka ke orang Melayu, lebih agi komuniti rumpun Melayu, berati ke dini penuduk kitai dudi hari. "Dunya udah berubah, lalu dikena besemekih, kitai meseti berani ngubah runding lalu nyikap diri ngena penemu enggau pengelandik. "Nya alai kami ba perintah chukup ngemeratka pemesai guna pelajar. "Enti kitai deka ngiga semangat besemekih, kitai meseti besikap dikena besemekih enggau orang bukai," ku iya. Iya madah munyi nya maya bejaku ba Pengerami Samarindok Aidil Fitri 1446/2025m ti diatur Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) ba sebuah hotel tebilang ditu, lemai Hari Tiga. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar sereta bini, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi sama datai ngerichah pengerami nya. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari mega madah, Perintah Sarawak udah nyendiaka bemacham perengkaguna enggau infrastruktur pelajar ba sitak majoriti peranak Melayu enggau Bumiputera, nyengkaum akses ngagai pelajar tinggi pechuma ba universiti ditu. Ku iya, pengulih nembiak Melayu besemekih ukai bepanggai ba pendiau pengidup, tang bepanggai ba peluang enggau ransing belajar sereta ngena sistem pelajar ke disedia. "Kami nyendiaka peluang tu ngagai semua nembiak Sarawak, seagi sida bisi tingki ‘K’. Nembiak Melayu mega bisi diberi peluang. “Sida meseti andal ulih besemekih lalu bekerejasama enggau bansa bukai baik ari sukut pekara wang tauka penemu," ku iya. Ku Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari, ubah ulih dijapai lebuh bisi pengeleda lalu sedia deka ngubah diri. Sama datai, bini Premier Sarawak, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang; Sapit Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan; Speaker Kunsil Nengeri Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; raban Kabinet Menteri Sarawak, Sekretari Perintah Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; raban Kabinet Sapit Menteri Sarawak, Sapit Chairman AKYBMS, Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais, Menijar Besai Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS), Datu Dr Sanib Said sereta temuai dipebasa ke bukai. -EDISI UKAS  

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Wisma Melayu Sarawak Disadang Tembu Suku Ketiga 2025

KUCHING: Projek Wisma Melayu Islam ba Jalai Diplomatik, Petra Jaya disadang tembu suku ketiga taun tu. Sapit Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan madah, enti nitih begunan nya tembu Julai tu, tang agi bisi utai ditambah nitih sanding penemu ari Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg. "Kitai nyelinting Wisma Melayu tu tembu suku ketiga taun tu," ku iya lebuh bejaku ba Pengerami Samarindok Aidil Fitri 1446/2025m ti diatur Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) kena lemai Hari Tiga. Sama datai, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar enggau bini, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Premier Sarawak enggau bini, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. Ku iya, begunan tu deka disikap siti balai mayuhguna ti ulih nangkup 2,000 iku lalu engkeman diguna ngatur mayuh macham pengerami baka pengawa nikah enggau program rasmi kelimpah alai galeri tauka muzium Melayu Sarawak sereta palan penerang enggau pelajar bekaul sejarah enggau budaya Melayu. Speaker Kunsil Nengeri Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; Sekretari Sarawak, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Sapit Chairman AKYBMS, Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais, Menijar Besai Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS), Datu Dr Sanib Said sereta temuai dipebasa ke bukai mega bisi datai. -EDISI UKAS  

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Wisma Melayu Sarawak To Be Ready By Third Quarter Of 2025

KUCHING: The construction project of the Wisma Melayu Islam located in Jalan Diplomatik, Petra Jaya is expected to be fully completed by the third quarter of this year. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the building was supposed to be completed this July, but there were improvements on the advice of Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg. “Actually, this Wisma Melayu is expected to be completed this July, but when we did a briefing regarding the progress of the implementation of this building, we saw from afar that it was beautiful with the tengkolok design, but if we looked closely, it looked like a house. “So the Sarawak Premier advised us to improve it and that is why there was a delay. “God willing, we have a target so that this Wisma Melayu will be completed in the third quarter of this year,” he said in his speech at the Samarindok Aidil Fitri 1446/2025m Ceremony organised by the Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) on Wednesday night. Also present were the Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, the Premier of Sarawak and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. Datuk Amar Awang Tengah added that the Wisma Melayu would be an important landmark for the Sarawak Malay community and a symbol of efforts to strengthen the nation's culture and heritage. He explained that it would be equipped with a multi-purpose hall that could accommodate 2,000 people and would be suitable for various occasions such as weddings and official events, as well as housing a Sarawak Malay gallery or museum as well as an information and education centre related to Malay history and culture. "With the completion of this Wisma, it would become a symbol of the struggle, achievements and a brighter future for the Malay community in Sarawak," he said. Also present were the Speaker of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, AKYBMS Deputy Chairman, Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais, General Manager of AKYBMS Amanah Khairat, Datu Dr. Sanib Said and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews  

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Education Key To Keeping Sarawak Malay Youth Competitive

KUCHING: The Malay community in Sarawak needs to equip themselves and their children with knowledge and skills to ensure they are able to compete with other races in the development of the region. Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said that education is the main 'weapon' in strengthening competitiveness, especially among Malay children so that they are not left behind or left behind in the rapid development trend being driven by the Sarawak Government. "I want the Malays, especially the Malay community, to see where we stand in the future. "The world has changed, and to compete, we must dare to change our minds and equip ourselves with knowledge and skills. "That is why we in the government emphasise the importance of education. If we want to find a competitive spirit, we must equip ourselves to compete with others," he said. He said this when speaking at the Samarindok Aidilfitri 1446/2025m Ceremony organised by the Amanat Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak (AKYBMS) at a leading hotel here on Wednesday night. The Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi were also present to enliven the ceremony. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari added that the Sarawak Government has provided various educational facilities and infrastructure in areas with a majority Malay and Bumiputera population, including access to free higher education at local universities. He explained that the ability of Malay children to compete does not depend on their background, but on their opportunities and willingness to work hard and take advantage of the education system provided. "We open this opportunity to all Sarawakians, as long as they have a 'K' identity card. Malay children should not be afraid. "They must be confident that they are able to compete and cooperate with other races in the same conditions in terms of finances and knowledge," he explained. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari insisted that change can only be achieved when there is awareness and willingness within a race to improve itself, in line with the principles mentioned in the Quran. "Allah will not change the fate of a race, unless the race itself changes its fate. So I believe, Malays can do it,” he said. Also present were the wife of the Sarawak Premier, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma'ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, Sarawak Cabinet Ministers, Sarawak Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sarawak Deputy Ministers, AKYBMS Deputy Chairman, Dato Sri Mohd Naroden Majais, AKYBMS Charitable Trust General Manager, Datu Dr. Sanib Said and other distinguished guests. -UKASnews  

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Sarawak A True Model Of Unity In Diversity

KUCHING: The concept of 'Segulai Sejalai' which means in Iban language, living together in unity, is very synonymous with the way of life in Sarawak. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing said, Sarawak is not just a tourist destination, but is the best reflection of the true value of “Unity in Diversity”, making this state a unique example in the diverse ASEAN landscape. “In Sarawak, the Iban proverb 'Segulai Sejalai' is not just a slogan, but a daily practice of the multi-racial and multi-religious community who together enjoy the progress and prosperity of this state,” he explained. He said this during the 33rd ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (ASCC) Meeting Welcoming Dinner here on Wednesday night. He added that this spirit is evident in the celebration of various festivals such as Gawai, Hari Raya, Christmas and Chinese New Year which are celebrated together regardless of background. Dato Sri Tiong added that Sarawak, which is home to 34 ethnic groups, is also being held up as a model of harmonious unity in a plural society. The Bintulu MP also invited ASEAN delegates to witness this value for themselves during their visits to cultural heritage sites such as Annah Rais and the Sarawak Cultural Village. The colourful cultural evening also featured a variety of Sarawak traditional dishes and art performances, thus strengthening the state's image as a vibrant and dynamic cultural tourism hub in the region. With the theme 'Segulai Sejalai' as its main thrust, Sarawak once again proves that diversity is not an obstacle, but rather a strength in building a united regional community. - UKASnews  

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Medong-Lebrasau-Klid Road Construction Targeted For Completion By January 2026

MUKAH: The dream of the residents of Kampung Klid and Kampung Plajau to have road access to Dalat Town is about to come true when the Kampung Medong/Lebrasau/Kampung Klid Road Construction Project now reaches completion of 48.56 per cent. The high-impact project, which is expected to be fully completed by the end of January 2026, will end the community's dependence on water transportation, which has been their only main link to date. During a working visit to the project site on Wednesday, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed concern over the more than 70-day delay recorded by the project, but assured that an immediate solution is being formulated with the contractor. “This project has been delayed by more than 70 days and this is quite worrying. However, we will find an immediate solution to ensure that this road is completed on schedule. “We have also discussed with the contractor so that the issue is resolved and the project is completed in January next year,” he told the media. The scope of this project involves the construction of a new road along 11.5 kilometres, a spur road along 0.17 kilometres and the construction of three bridges across Batang Oya. This route will connect Dalat District with Kampung Klid, Kampung Plajau and Sekolah Kebangsaan Klid/Plajau. Currently, villagers still have to take a speedboat about 30 minutes from the end of Jalan Dalat–Lebrasau to get to their respective homes. Their vehicles are usually parked at the Dalat/Lebrasau water intake area. Datuk Amar also instructed the contractor to redouble their efforts and ensure that coordination between all stakeholders is carried out more systematically in order to meet the project implementation period. Also present during the visit were Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, Mukah Division Resident, Datu Kueh Lei Poh and other guests. -UKASnews  

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Construction Of Batang Igan Bridge In Progress, Expected to Be Completed By November 2025

MUKAH: The Batang Igan Bridge construction project, which is currently being implemented, has now reached 82 per cent completion, thus giving a positive indication of the Sarawak Government's continued efforts in bridging the rural infrastructure gap. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the progress of the project was very encouraging with targeted full completion by November 2025. “We are very satisfied with the progress so far. There is only 18 per cent left to complete. We have told the contractors that every month they must complete at least three percent. “With the target and timeline, we are confident that this project will be completed on schedule,” he said during an official working visit to the project site here on Monday. This project involves the construction of a 1,439.4-metre bridge with a two-lane one-way design (single carriageway) according to JKR R5 specifications which can accommodate daily traffic flow more smoothly and safely. Meanwhile, he also stressed that regular monitoring is very important to avoid any unexpected delays. “We are actively going to the field to ensure that all our projects are implemented on schedule. We want to identify problems before they become major obstacles,” he explained. So far, the bridge project has not faced any major issues and is progressing according to the set plan. Meanwhile, JKR Sarawak stated their continued commitment in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, especially to ensure the comfort and prosperity of the rural people.-UKASnews  

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Government Remains Committed To Empowering SMEs Through Micro Credit and Infrastructure Development Programmes

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government reiterates its commitment to continuing various initiatives and support programmes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including financial assistance, infrastructure development and expansion of entrepreneurial opportunities throughout the region. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that among the main programmes that will be continued are the Sarawak Micro Credit Scheme, Small and Medium Enterprise Loan Scheme (SPIKS), Technical and Vocational Entrepreneurs (USTEV), Graduates Towards Entrepreneurship (GERAK), Go Digital, basic, technical and digital entrepreneurship programmes which play an important role in assisting the adaptation and development of local entrepreneurs. “We will continue to allocate funds for these programmes. They are implemented through our ministry and focus on SMEs and small industries which are the backbone of the local economy,” he said when met by reporters after the Sarawak Entrepreneur Development Coordination Committee (SEDCC) Main Committee Meeting No. 1 of 2025 here on Wednesday. In addition, the Sarawak Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment said that the Sarawak Government also pays attention to infrastructure development through projects such as 'Anjung Usahawan' (Entrepreneur Pavilion) and the development of industrial estates in several strategic locations. He explained that this project not only provides a more systematic business space, but also supports the increase in income of small entrepreneurs. “Infrastructure is an important foundation. We are and will continue to implement industrial estate projects that directly benefit small entrepreneurs, whether at the divisional or district level,” he said. He also urged the federal government to also channel sufficient allocations for the implementation of these projects for the common interest in further expanding the involvement of SMEs and the field of entrepreneurship. Also present were the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development of Sarawak, Datuk Dr. Ripin Lamat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment of Sarawak (MINTRED), Dzulkornain Masron, MINTRED Advisor, Dato Sri Naroden Majais as well as Federal and State government officials. -UKASnews  

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2024年SPM：砂拉越821名考生获全A

古晋：在2024年大马教育文凭考试（SPM）中，隶属马来西亚教育部旗下的砂拉越学校3万2239名学生中，共有821名考生在所有科目中考获优等成绩，表现亮眼。 砂拉越教育、创新及才能发展部长拿督斯里罗伦沙嘉指出，这项佳绩相较于2023年大马教育文凭考试的726名优等生，增加了0.32%，可喜可贺。 “在隶属教育部的3万2239名应考生中，有821人，也就是2.55%的考生在所有科目中获得A+、A及A-的优等成绩。相较于2023年的726人，这是一个不错的增长。” 他今日在砂拉越级举行的2024年大马教育文凭考试成绩新闻发布会上，如是指出。 他补充，砂拉越的平均分数（GPN）也有所提升，从去年的4.92改善至今年的4.84。这项成绩更创下自2013年实施国文及历史科为必及格科目以来的最佳纪录。 与此同时，拿督斯里罗伦也特别提及峇南的弄伯典国中（SMK Long Bedian）在本年度首次成为大马教育文凭考试的考场，并首次有100%学生符合资格获得文凭，表现令人鼓舞。更令人骄傲的是，该校还有一名考生取得全科A的佳绩。 “峇南的弄伯典国中今年首次作为大马教育文凭考试的考场，就取得100%学生符合资格获取文凭的亮眼成绩。此外，该校还有一名学生在所报考的所有科目中获得A。恭喜他们，也希望这种卓越的势头能够延续至明年。” 拿督斯里罗伦也表示，令人感到自豪的是，在127名特殊考生中，有86人，占67.72%成功获得文凭，相较2023年提升了1.87%。 他说，此外，2024年大马教育文凭考试也在学校层面的表现上取得进展，共有28所学校实现了100%考生获取SPM文凭，相比2023年的19所学校，呈现显著增长。 值得一提的是，2024年在砂拉越登记应考的学生总数为3万5423人，其中来自教育部属校的学生有3万3039人，而实际出席考试的则有3万2239人，另有800人未应考。 出席活动的嘉宾有砂拉越教育、创新及才能发展部副部长拿督安华拉拜医生、副部长拿督法兰斯哈丁博士以及砂教育局局长奥玛。-UKAS刊