‘Thank You Frontliners’ programme in session

MIRI: The Sarawak Public Relations Unit (Ukas) together with Miri Resident’s Office distributed donations as appreciation to frontline staff in Lambir as part of the ‘Thank You Frontliners’ programme. Lambir assemblyman Ripin Lamat, together with Ukas director Samat Junai, Miri Division acting Resident Abdul Aziz Mohamad Yusuf led the distribution. They were joined by other […]

3,140 water tanks distributed in Asajaya

ASAJAYA:A total of 3,140 water tanks have been distributed in Asajaya district through three phases to help residents retain storage water in the event of water supply problems. In a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this during a symbolic ceremony to […]

State government’s commitment to rural development

BINTANGOR: The construction of various basic infrastructures is clear evidence of the Sarawak government’s concern towards rural development. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state government through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarikei showed great concern for infrastructure development in […]

Rep hopes for smooth sailing of project

SPAOH: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam hopes that the project to upgrade Masjid Kampung Manggut in Spaoh, Betong would be implemented according to the project specifications. During the handover of the RM200,000 project to the contractor on Monday, he requested the contractor to complete the project according to the set timeline as to avoid unwanted […]

Curb spread of fake news, assess authenticity of issues

KUCHING: The spread of fake news on social media by left-wing parties was only done to instil anti-government feeling among the people. He stressed that the people have the right to get accurate news based on facts and not sentiments or rhetoric. He was speaking to reporters after officiating at the launch of Sarawak National […]

MPP issues licences to 27 pet dogs

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) last Saturday (Sept 26) joined the World Rabies Day celebration at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall. The event was organised by the Sarawak Veterinary Department and participated by other agencies such as MBKS, Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and […]

Media briefing for Malaysia Day

SIBU: A media briefing was held at the Media Centre  on the second floor of the Indoor Stadium on Wednesday (Sep 15). It was to ensure smooth media management  during the Malaysia Day celebration. The briefing was delivered by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications Division of the Information Department (JaPen) Malaysia Putrajaya, Dr […]

Rep hands aid to boys, teachers

KAPIT:  Bukit Goram assemblyman Jefferson Jamit Unyat visited SK Ulu Yong, Kapit to present aid to 10 boys and two teachers who lost their personal belongings during a fire recently. The fire razed a block of boys’ dormitory and a semi-detached teacher’ quarters built adjacent to one another on August 12 around 11.30pm. This was […]

30 receive food aid

MUKAH: Thirty more needy persons received food aid during the second edition of the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) community programme today. Fifteen of the recipients were from Kampung Petanak Hulu while the other 15 were from Kampung Petanak Hilir. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo handed over the assistance to the recipients at the Ziarah Ukas […]

Simanggang to host State-level do

National Day Celebration 2020 KUCHING: The state-level National Day Celebration 2020 themed “Malaysia Prihatin” will be held in Simanggang town. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the highlight for this year’s celebration would be a unity walk to be led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “About […]