Society distributes 200 Hari Gawai envelopes

LIMBANG: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society Limbang recently distributed a total of 200 Hari Gawai envelopes in conjunction with its Gawai 2022 Envelope Distribution Programme. According to the statement by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the programme was the first ever held in Limbang. The envelopes were later presented by the Agriculture Modernisation and […]

Homestay adds attraction to Ulu Baram

BARAM: A homestay in Long Julan Ulu Baram here is expected to be another attractive tourist destination for that area. According to news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said, it will provide another stay facility and attract more tourists to the area. Owned by a Kenyah, Michael Tinggang […]

Sarawak Public Communications Unit holds iftar do in Long Lama

LONG LAMA: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) held a breaking of fast do at Masjid Darussalam Belarek here on Wednesday (April 27).“Masjid Darussalam Belarek is named after me, and I am delighted that Muslims are now increasing in Long Lama. “The activities of Muslims here are always to promote harmony as well as to […]

Raya cheer for 100 at event

SARIKEI: The Sarikei Division Social Welfare Department has brought cheer to some 100 people during the ‘Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya 2022’ Programme held here recently. Handed over as Raya gifts to recipients were cash and hampers. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the donation handover ceremony was declared open by […]

Taib, wife break fast with MAKSAK members

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended breaking-of-fast ceremony with Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) at the Astana Negeri here, yesterday. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), after breaking their fast, Taib along […]

Journalists to support GoBald 2022

MIRI: The Northern Sarawak Journalist Association will participate in the GoBald 2022 event as a sign of support and assistance in fundraising for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS). In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, NSJA president Andy Jong Wan Joon said he would represent NSJA in the GoBald 2022 event to […]

20 poor families receive aid from rep

KUCHING: A total of 20 asnaf (needy) in the Satok constituency here received donations from Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the donations are to ease the burden of the less fortunate. Ibrahim also contributed donations to the Darul Uyuun Surau in Kampung No 3 during a Ramadan Ihsan […]

Mosques, surau receive contributions

SIMUNJAN: Nineteen mosques and surau here received contributions from Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the handover ceremony was held at Masjid Daerah Simunjan on Friday. The Batang Sadong Member of Parliament said the contributions are a token of appreciation for […]

Longhouses receive RM50,000 each for repair

KUCHING: Two longhouses in Sri Aman have received Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund of RM50,000 each for their repair.  Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) said in a news report yesterday that Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang  presented the cheques to Rumah Francis Dublin, Selanjan Angkong Asal and Rumah Igoh, Selanjan Jalong on Sunday (Jan […]

Face masks for Miri Rela personnel

MIRI: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) here donated 300 boxes of face masks to Miri People’s Volunteer Corps (Rela) personnel on Thursday (Sept 30). The contribution was to help ease the burden faced by the Rela members as well as a sign of gratitude for their sacrifices in combating Covid-19. The boxes of face masks were presented […]