UKAS planning podcasts to disseminate govt info

KUCHING: Embarking on an exciting venture, the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) is delving into podcasts to deliver accurate information about state government policies and initiatives. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol revealed that the initiative aligns with the Premier’s goal to enhance UKAS’ role beyond social media […]

UKAS pledges enhanced public information dissemination

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) has pledged to play a more proactive role in effectively communicating Sarawak Government policies to the public. Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said there is a need for both UKAS and other media practitioners to bridge the gap in public […]

UKAS provides platform to get govt info   

KUCHING: The people should be aware and proactive with the existing and new initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said in moving forward, efforts will continue to be intensified to develop an inclusive and more resilient society. “The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Roadshow programme is one […]

Abang Jo urges UKAS to provide info effectively

KUCHING:  The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) must play its role as an effective disseminator of state government’s policies and initiatives to the public. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said UKAS should provide accurate facts to the people. Referring to Sarawak recently being recognised as a high-income state by the World […]

Sarawak govt hopes to complete takeovers by yearend

KUCHING: The state government hopes to complete the take-over of three entities from the federal government by the end of the year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. While naming two of the entities which he had announced previously he chose to keep mum on the third takeover.    “There are […]

UKAS out to be a key source of information in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) aims to improve its work quality and dissemination of information to the public. Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said since its formation in 2018, the journey has not always been easy for the organisation to remain relevant and productive in […]

UKAS distributes 51 food baskets

MIRI: Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) Miri, distributed 51 food baskets and cash aid to underprivileged individuals during its ‘Ziarah UKAS Semarak Ramadan” programme held today in Keluru Jaya. The food baskets consisting of essential household items and cash were presented by Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development) Deputy Minister Dr Ripin Lamat. It […]

10 nursery kids get schoolbags from rep

SRI AMAN: A total of 10 children from the nursery Tabika Kemas Rumah Ringgit received school bags donated by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, the sincere donation was delivered by him personally when officiating at the Back to School […]

227 5G sites completed as of Feb 28

KUCHING: As of February 28, 2023, a total of 227 sites out of the total target of 587 5G sites have been completed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) in Sarawak. In a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Communications and Digital Minister, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil said, these include areas in Bintulu, Kanowit, […]

Work on cultural centre begins in 2025

KUCHING: A Chinese Muslim Community Cultural Centre will be built at Jalan Diplomatik here. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) reported that the Sarawak government had agreed to provide land for the new building. President of Chinese Muslim Welfare Association Sarawak (PERKTHIS), Mortadha Lau Abdullah said that the project was currently at the architectural planning stage […]