Cooperation important to speed up NCR process

LUNDU: Solid cooperation between the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and the Sarawak government is needed to speed up the process of land surveying for Native Customary Rights (NCR) lands in Bidayuh areas. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang as saying he was aware of the Land and Survey Department’s […]

Assemblymen key to ensuring agency success

SERIAN: Assemblymen in Bidayuh majority areas are key to empowering the implementation of the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Its chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said as men on the ground, they can study the challenges and potentials available in the state constituencies involved. The nine constituency areas are Tanjung Datu, […]

Unique Bidayuh areas to be developed as tourism spots

PADAWAN: Several Bidayuh areas are in the planning to become tourism spots due to their uniqueness and potential in attracting visitors. Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that with basic infrastructures like water, electricity and road connections already available, certain villages can be turn into tourism spots. “Our areas have a lot […]