Socioeconomic development in Telang Usan

BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI & PETRONELLA FELIX MIRI: The formation of Malaysia kickstarted the development of Sarawak, says Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He added that “we must admit that our forebears’ decision to ink the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was a wise move as we have witnessed numerous developments in the state for the […]

Former assemblyman was a poco-poco icon

SIBU: Former Jemoreng assemblyman Abu Seman Jahwie, 64, who passed away Friday morning was regarded by many as a leader who was easy to approach and always humble. He was also renowned for performing the poco-poco dance and singing during events – his ‘habit’ that will live on in the hearts of many. Assistant Minister […]

State-level do live on Facebook, TVS and RTM

KUCHING: This year’s Malaysia Day state-level celebration will be broadcast live on Sarawak Public Communications Unit’s (Ukas) Facebook page, TV Sarawak (TVS) and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) on Sept 16 at 8.30pm. Only 100 people, including Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, […]

Hoping Sarawak will be well represented in new federal Cabinet

KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Government Communication  Unit (Ukas), Abdullah Saidol  hopes Sarawak will be well represented  in the new federal Cabinet.   He said this while congratulating Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for being appointed as the country’s ninth prime minister. He also hoped Ismail Sabri would […]

Six villages benefit from Program Ziarah Ukas

TELANG USAN: Six Penan villages in the Telang Usan district each received 50 boxes of face masks as well as hand sanitisers from the Public Communication Unit (Ukas) through their Program Ziarah Ukas. The boxes of face masks and hand sanitisers were handed over to Kampung Long Latei, Kampung Long Leng, Kampung Long Kevok, Kampung […]

Register jab by contacting hotline

KUCHING: Kuching citizens who have not yet registered or notified of their Covid-19 vaccination appointments on the Mysejahtera app are advised to contact the Kuching vaccine application hotline. Those concerned can send in their details via WhatsApp to 013-2742806, according to an infographic posted by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) today. In the message, please […]

Over 5k in Limbang vaccinated since Friday

LIMBANG: Until June 4, out of the 40,797 eligible vaccine recipients in the district here, a sum of 5,136 people have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, another 3,792 had taken the second dose. The latest figures were given by Limbang Division health officer […]

Food aid for 620 households in Bau

BAU: A total of 620 households in the Chinese Zone areas here that have been affected by the movement control order (MCO) received food aid under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 6.0 package today (June 8). Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) said the distribution of the assistance was carried out by the Tasik Biru […]

‘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 […]