Kabong rep visits rural site projects
KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir visited two Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) site projects in his constituency recently. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the visit was also to attend a briefing on the RTP performance report by the Public Works Department (PWD). He first visited the construction project site […]
UKAS to get a new look
KUCHING: Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) will be revamped next year for effective dissemination of news between public agencies and the community, especially in the rural areas. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Office (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the revamp plans will include setting up new sections […]
Longhouse folk to get new dwelling
BINTANGOR: Residents of Rumah Panjang Michael, Jambatan Merah, Bintangor will be getting a new longhouse complete with electricity and water supply. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) quoted Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing as saying the project was proof of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s concern for the people in rural areas. He […]
Sovereign Wealth Fund to benefit future generations
TEBEDU: The establishment of Sarawak’s Sovereign Wealth Fund will bring many benefits especially for future generations. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said the funds would definitely be kept for the future of the younger generation as well as to be used for the […]
Master English, students told
BEKENU: Every student needs to master the English, which is an international language, says Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), this can be done with the availability of internet and social media facilities that allow students to learn English conveniently. “The Sarawak government through the […]
Queen returns home after 4-day visit
KUCHING: After a four-day official visit to the state capital, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah returned to Pahang this morning. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Her Majesty arrived at Kuching International Airport at 8.23am and was received by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s wife, Puan Sri […]
Churches, temples receive more RM1.5 mln
BINTANGOR: A church, two temples and two other organizations here received donations of RM838,400 from the Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to upgrade their houses of worship.
Be enthralled by SIFMA on Dec 3 and 4
KUCHING: Sarawak International Festival of Music & Arts (SIFMA) is set to be a physical event. It will be held over the weekend of Dec 3 and 4, 2022 at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building in Kuching. Organised by International Music House (IMH) Kuching and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and […]
Sarawak voter turnout at 50 pct as of 4pm
KUCHING: The turnout of voters in Sarawak as of 4pm today has reached more than 50 percent. According to an unofficial voters turnout rate posted by Sarawak Unit Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in its Facebook page, the percentage equals to 1,073,725 out of the total registered voters in Sarawak. Earlier, it was a smooth voting […]
New Kampung Riih Mawang community hall set for completion next May
SERIAN: The new Kampung Riih Mawang community hall, costing RM250,000, is expected to be completed on May 17, 2023. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus was present at the earth-breaking ceremony and handover of the project site on Today (Nov 17). “The hall is one of the Rural […]
