Land and Survey gets global accolade
KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved international recognition once more when the state Land and Survey Department (JTS) received the Special Achievement in Geographic Information System (GIS) (SAG) Award at the 2022 Esri Consumer Conference in San Diego, California, United States. JTS with their project, Electronic Land and Survey Information System (eLasis) and Mobile Lasis have been […]
English proficiency vital, says Simunjan rep
SIMUNJAN: Parents play an important role in their children’s education, says Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Awla stressed that parents should be more aware of the importance of education, especially in English proficiency, in facing today’s challenges. “The use of English through mobile phone and television apps […]
A new community hall in Kampung Terasi Iban soon
SAMARAHAN: Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris has allocated RM200,00 for the construction of a new community hall for the residents of Kampung Terasi Iban. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report today said the allocation for the project has been approved and construction will be implemented in the near future. “Kampung Sungai Bundong Iban […]
Deputy minister hosts information delegation
KUCHING: Sarawak Information (JaPen) director Jaafar Jantan paid a courtesy call on Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol on Wednesday (July 6). The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between JaPen and the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), especially in disseminating information on the […]
Several high-impact projects discussed
KABONG: Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA) held its development project meeting at the local service centre on yesterday (July 4). It was chaired by local assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), it was Mohd Chee’s initial initiative to get several high-impact projects under BIDA jointly discussed. […]
Ngemah PRS sets up branches in six areas
KANOWIT: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Ngemah will set up branches in all six polling district centres in the constituency. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, the six areas are Kajah, Bat, Sengayan, Mapai, Bawan and Pedai. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana said the establishment of the branches was important to strengthen support and […]
Limbang recreational field project 30pct complete
LIMBANG: The Limbang recreational field project is now almost 30 per cent complete. Deputy Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail pointed out that work was delayed due to several factors, including inclement weather and manpower shortage. However, the contractor assured that the project would be completed earlier than […]
Banks of Sg. Stass to get upgrade
BAU: A total of RM120,000 has been allocated to residents of Kampung Stass for the implementation of two projects in the area. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the allocation was given by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. Of the total, RM100,000 was allocated through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for […]
Rural health clinic needs upgrading
KAPIT: The Sungai Tunoh Health Clinic located in Tunoh, Bukit Mabong greatly needs immediate attention and upgrading. According to the statement by Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS), its dilapidated and unsafe condition had caused the staff there to lodge a complaint about the matter. “After seeing the condition of the said clinic, I will try […]
No worries about using English officially, assures Snowdan
SRI AMAN: The English language can be used in Sarawak including in official state government affairs, assured Datuk Snowdan Lawan. According to a statement by UKAS, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said no problems will arise from state civil servants using the language. “This is important because English language is […]
