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CUEPACS Sarawak Hosts Youth Leadership Seminar & 'Segulai Sejalai' Dinner In Limbang

LIMBANG: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) Malaysia and CUEPACS Sarawak successfully organised the Youth Leadership Seminar in Limbang as an initiative to foster leadership qualities among young civil servants. In conjunction with this, the CUEPACS Sarawak 'Segulai Sejalai' Dinner 2024 was held at the end of the seminar and was attended by Deputy Minister of Transport (MOT), Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. In his speech, Datuk Hasbi highlighted the incentives provided by both the federal and state governments to motivate civil servants to maintain excellent performance. “Civil servants are urged to perform their duties sincerely, diligently, and with integrity, treating their work as an act of worship. “This mindset ensures that their monthly salaries will sustain their families sufficiently,” he said during the ceremony held on Saturday here. Also present at the event were Deputy President 2 of CUEPACS Malaysia, Azman Shah Abdul Rahman, and Chairman of CUEPACS Sarawak, Jubilee Jineh. Meanwhile, CUEPACS conducted visits to several federal government offices in the Limbang District on Friday, including the Limbang District Police Headquarters, RTM Limbang and Limbang Dental Clinic. The primary aim of these visits was to gather feedback from civil servants regarding the implementation of the first phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) which began on December 19. -UKASnews

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Majlis Graduasi & Apresiasi SMK Sadong Jaya Iktiraf Usaha Pelajar & Warga Sekolah

SADONG JAYA: Majlis Graduasi dan Apresiasi Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sadong Jaya dianjurkan untuk mengiktiraf usaha pelajar dan warga sekolah. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Simunjan, Awla Dris memberitahu, pengiktirafan ini diberikan kepada pelajar dan guru yang cemerlang, baik dari aspek pendidikan dan kokurikulum. “Tahun 2024 menyaksikan SMK Sadong Jaya berjaya membentuk pelajar membentuk pelajar yang holistik melalui program-program yang meningkatkan kepimpinan, disiplin dan kemahiran,” jelas beliau. Beliau berkata demikian semasa berucap dalam majlis berkenaan di sini pada Khamis. Dalam kesempatan itu juga, beliau menzahirkan penghargaan kepada guru dan ibu bapa serta pihak pentadbiran yang terus komited dalam memastikan mutu pendidikan kekal cemerlang. Majlis tersebut turut menyaksikan Nur Riqmal Hazami Mohamad Suhaili diberi anugerah Pelajar Harapan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024. Hadir sama, Penolong Pegawai Pendidikan Daerah Samarahan Fatimah Mat, Pengetua SMK Sadong Jaya Kemeri Jalani, wakil Ahli Parlimen Batang Sadong Salasiah Bujang Narawi dan Yang di-Pertua Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG) SMK Sadong Jaya Jamil Harbi. -EDISI UKAS  

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351 Gradute UTS Dirami Ba Pengerami Konvokesyen UTS Ke-9

KUCHING: Bisi 351 iku gradute deka dirami ba Pengerami Konvokesyen Kesembilan Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) Sibu kena 14 Disember tu ila. Mandal Canselor UTS, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab. Hamid madah, ba pengerami nya bisi dua iku nerima Ijazah Doktor Falsafah, 33 penerima Ijazah Sarjana enggau 316 penerima Ijazah Sarjana Muda. Iya madahka nya maya dirandau media sepengudah nemuai basa ngagai Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar enggau bini, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi ditu, Hari Empat. Kelimpah ari nya, iya mega madahka Pehin Sri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi udah dichiri nyadi Canselor UTS kedua berengkah 12 Jun tu tadi. Ku iya, pangku pengawa nya ungkup timpuh lima taun.-EDISI UKAS  

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351 Graduan UTS Diraikan Sempena Majlis Konvokesyen UTS Ke-9

KUCHING: Seramai 351 graduan siswazah akan diraikan sempena Majlis Konvokesyen Kesembilan Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) Sibu pada 14 Disember depan. Naib Canselor UTS, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab. Hamid berkata, majlis konvokesyen tersebut akan menyaksikan dua orang graduan Ijazah Doktor Falsafah, 33 penerima Ijazah Sarjana dan 316 orang penerima Ijazah Sarjana Muda. Beliau demikian semasa ditemui media selepas melakukan kunjungan hormat terhadap Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar bersama isteri, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi bagi menghadiri majlis konvokesyen tersebut di Astana Negeri di sini pada Khamis. Sementara itu, beliau memberitahu, satu majlis pemasyhuran turut diadakan sempena perlantikan Pehin Sri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi sebagai Canselor UTS. Tambah beliau, Pehin Sri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi dilantik sebagai Canselor UTS yang kedua berkuat kuasa pada 12 Jun lepas bagi tempoh lima tahun. Turut hadir, Pendaftar UTS Jimmy De Rozario @ Abdul Rahman, Pengarah Pusat Penerbitan (UTS Publisher) / Pengarang Biografi Tun Canselor Prof Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Abong Abdullah dan Ahli-Ahli Pengarah UTS yang lain.-EDISI UKAS  

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Continental Shelf Rights Are Absolute, Not Subject To Transfer Or Negotiation

KUCHING: The continental shelf rights within Sarawak's territorial waters are an absolute right of the state and are not subject to any transfer or negotiation with the Federal Government, Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, has asserted. He emphasised that this matter is enshrined under the 1958 Land Code, which clearly states that the seabed and subsoil of Sarawak belong to the Sarawak Government, even after the formation of Malaysia. "The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the United Kingdom Malaysia Act 1963 do not confer ownership of any land within the continental shelf in Sarawak's boundaries to the Federal Government," he said. "Thus, the Federal Government has no ownership over Sarawak's seabed, subsoil, or continental shelf, as these rights are granted solely to the State of Sarawak under the law," he explained during his winding-up speech at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Wednesday. Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari further stated that the 2009 Continental Shelf (Amendment) Act explicitly safeguards Sarawak's rights over the seabed and subsoil within its territorial boundaries, aligning federal legislation with Sarawak’s sovereignty. "No one has the authority to question Sarawak's inalienable rights over its continental shelf. Doing so would not only contravene MA63 but also violate both the State Constitution and the Federal Constitution," he stressed. This legal framework allows Sarawak to assert its claims over all oil and gas resources within its territory, a right that has been recognised since the British colonial period and after independence.-UKASnews

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RM1,200 Special Aid For All Sarawak IPT Students Regardless Of Household Income

KUCHING: All Sarawakian students enrolled in Institutions of Higher Learning (IPT) across the country are eligible to receive a special cash aid of RM1,200, regardless of their family's per capita income. This was announced by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, following concerns raised by several Assembly members about using household income per capita as a criterion for eligibility. "I have heard these concerns, and I am pleased to announce that all Sarawakian students pursuing their studies in higher learning institutions throughout Malaysia will be eligible, regardless of their family income," he said during his winding-up speech on the final day of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting on Wednesday. In his Sarawak Budget 2025 speech delivered last Monday, the Premier had outlined details of the RM1,200 cash allowance, initially targeted for students from low-income households with a per capita household income of RM1,500 or less. He said this financial aid reflects the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government's commitment to prioritising the welfare of Sarawak's youth. Meanwhile, when asked by the media after the conclusion of the 19th DUN Sarawak session, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari confirmed that the disbursement mechanism for the aid will be managed by Yayasan Sarawak.-UKASnews

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Sarawak Considers Extending Duration Of Legislative Assembly Sitting

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is contemplating extending the duration of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting to allow more time for lawmakers to discuss key issues. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said the suggestion was brought forward by Machan Assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, who highlighted the need for more in-depth deliberations on pressing matters. "Last year, we received a request for an additional allowance. This time, we are looking into the possibility of extending the session duration for Assemblymen. I will leave this matter to be reviewed by Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar," he said. The Sarawak Premier made these remarks during his speech at the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Backbenchers’ Night held at a leading hotel on Wednesday. In addition, Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari, who is also GPS Chairman, commended the professionalism displayed by all Assembly members throughout the recent Legislative Assembly sitting. Despite the limited time, he noted that each member demonstrated exceptional time management skills. "We conducted serious and constructive sessions, unlike in other places where disruptions are common," he added. He also praised the success of the session, attributing it to adherence to the standing orders and the guidance of Sarawak Legislative Assembly Speaker, which included amendments aimed at improving the decorum and organisation of the proceedings. Also present at the event were Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak Legislative Assembly, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, several Sarawak Ministers and Deputy Ministers, the event's organising committee chairman and Machan Assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, along with other Assemblymen.-UKASnews

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砂拉越考虑延长砂议会会议的建议

古晋：砂拉越政府将考虑延长砂立法议会（DUN）会议的建议，以便给予议员更多时间讨论重要事项。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士表示，这一要求是由马占区立法议员阿伦格拉蒙提出，他强调，需要就主要问题进行更深入的讨论。 “去年，我们收到了额外津贴的请求。但这一次，我们正在研究延长砂议会会议的可能性。我将把这个事项的研究交由砂拉越立法议会议长丹斯里拿督阿玛莫哈末阿斯菲亚。” 他周三在砂拉越政党联盟（GPS）后座议员之夜晚宴上，发表上述言论。 与此同时，也是砂政党联盟主席的拿督巴丁宜阿邦佐哈里也赞扬所有砂立法议员，在此次砂议会会议上表现出的专业精神。 尽管时间有限，但他说，每个人都表现出高效管理时间的能力。 “我们举行了一次严肃和建设性的会议，与其他经常发生骚乱的地方不同。” 他还赞赏会议的成功，这是由于遵守议会常规和砂拉越议会议长的指导，包括为改善议会秩序和礼仪而做出的修正案。 出席者包括砂拉越副总理拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生、砂拉越议会议长丹斯里拿督阿玛莫哈末阿斯菲亚、砂拉越部长及副部长、砂政党联盟后座议员之夜筹委会主席，马占区立法议员阿伦格拉蒙及其他立法议员。-UKAS刊  

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砂拉越目标每年生产24万吨绿色氢

古晋：砂拉越放眼到2028年每年生产24万吨绿色氢的目标。 砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里博士表示，这是砂拉越利用可再生能源领域巨大潜力战略的一部分，符合市场的快速发展在全球层面。 “这些项目预计将每年为砂拉越国内生产总值（GDP）贡献25亿至36亿令吉，从而促进砂拉越的经济。” “预计还将创造比目前工资更高的就业机会，几乎是目前工资的四倍，符合2030年后冠病疫情发展战略（PCDS）中的经济发展目标。” 他在周三第19届砂拉越立法议会（DUN）会议进行总结时，这么说。-UKAS刊

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234 Out Of 712 Projek Rakyat Fully Completed

KUCHING: A total of 234 out of 712 Projek Rakyat have been fully completed to date, with the remaining 478 projects currently at various stages of implementation. Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that the projects, funded with RM9.5 billion, focus on public amenities, connectivity, and basic infrastructure. Among the completed initiatives are the upgrading of five roundabouts in Kota Samarahan, Phase 1 of the Artificial Reef Project, the construction of the Sarawak Farmers Organisation building, flood mitigation works at Taman Ecopark in Miri, the Marudi Bridge, the Limbang Waterfront Upgrading Works Phase 2, Phase 2 expansion of Kampung Sundar, road, drainage and lot upgrades at Kampung Igan Expansion Scheme, and the development of Peace Park in Sri Aman. "Four additional Projek Rakyat are expected to be completed next year. Meanwhile, the Kampung Jelutong Expansion Scheme in Jepak, road construction in Kampung Medong, Lebrasau, and Kampung Klid in Dalat, as well as the relocation and reconstruction of Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulo, and the Kampung Hulu Kabong Expansion Scheme is expected to be completed by 2025," he said. He said this during his ministerial winding-up session at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting on Wednesday. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah further announced that the Sarawak Government will implement several projects including the tar works on Jalan Ulu Tinjar, public facilities development at the Mulu Integrated Administrative Centre, the Sarawak Digital Innovation Ecosystem, and tar works on Jalan Long Teran Kanan. "Additionally, we will construct the Sungai Tinjar Bridge connecting to Long Teran Batu and Long Teran Kiri, a dedicated pipeline from the Berawan Reservoir to Lubok Tuan Booster Station, integrated village expansions at Mile 10 Matang and Sungai Maong Phase 1, and the construction of the Penakub Ulu Bridge in Mukah," he said. -UKASnews