Four PPRT houses costing RM68,000 each for the underprivileged ready
TEBEDU: Four of the six houses that make up the Program Perumahan Rakyat Termiskin (PPRT) – housing programme for the poor and hardcore poor here – are fully constructed and ready for those eligible to move in. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) reported that the other two houses are around 70 per cent complete. […]
Taib, wife safely back from abroad
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib had safely arrived at Hornbill Skyways, Kuching International Airport on yesterday night (Jan 16). According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), his return is to resume his service after resting for […]
113 receive special CNY gifts
SERIAN: A total of 113 individuals in Serian received donations in the form of food baskets and mandarin oranges ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn was present to handover […]
Unity key to a harmonious society
TEBEDU: Unity is vital for complete unification in forming a multi-racial society. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada pointed out that unity is also the key to a harmonious society and an important factor for Sarawak to achieve the developed region status by 2030. […]
UKAS wins Bank Islam Media Tenpin Bowling Match
KUCHING: Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) bowlers emerged as the winner of the Bank Islam Media Tenpin Bowling Match 2023 and brought home a cash prize of RM3,000. Kelab Penerangan and Kacak Bergaya, respectively, took second and third places. They each received cash awards totaling RM2,000 and RM1,000. For the highest points scored, Tan Chok […]
Hii to look after three units including UKAS
KUCHING: Newly appointed Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee will be looking after three units under his portfolio. These units include the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Sarawak Service Modernisation Unit (SSMU) and the Sarawak Protocol, Ceremonies and Event Management Unit (UPPANS). According to UKAS in a news report, Hii, who officially reported […]
Flood victims in Pusa get donations
PUSA: Local residents, who were affected by the recent floods, received donations today in the form of food baskets and wheelchairs. According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), present to hand over the donations at Kampung Maludam multipurpose hall was Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor. The residents were represented […]
Stadium Perpaduan venue for new year’s countdown
KUCHING: The new year’s countdown event to 2023 which is initially scheduled to take place at the Kuching Waterfront has its venue changed to Stadium Perpaduan in Petra Jaya. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the decision to have the venue change was in response to […]
Speed up upgrading of school buildings
PULAU BRUIT: The federal government has been urged to speed up the work of upgrading poor school buildings and educators’ accommodations, especially in the rural areas of Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Office (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Daruk Abdullah Saidol said this matter had often been raised and […]
NEWBEES section as youth political platform
BINTULU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bintulu established its NEWBEES section as a platform for the youth to learn and get involved in politics. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang was present to officiate at the launch of NEWBEES Bintulu section and pre-Christmas celebration recently. According […]
