Kampung Quop’s mysterious Batu Tipire
By Alverdtekoster Anyap & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KUCHING: The split rock or known as ‘Batu Tipire’ at Kampung Quop is one of the village’s iconic landmarks as well as pride, symbolising the culture of the Bidayuh community there. Located roughly 25km from here, ‘Batu Tipire’ is known for its split formation as if it was […]
Memorable longhouse visit for Dutch family
BY ROBERT KENNETH HENRY KUCHING: Alice van Den Ham described her visit to a traditional Bidayuh longhouse about a year ago as the most memorable experience she’s ever had. Alice, 44, who lives in a town called Amersfoort in the Netherlands, was in Sarawak for a week-long holiday with her husband Jack Homann, 48, and […]
Know your past, Bidayuhs advised
KUCHING: Bidayuhs must know their past to understand their present and plan for their future, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. He was speaking at the launch of two Bisingai Bidayuh books entitled “Pingunai Ikonomik Bisingai De Joman Omba” and “Oran Pingoma To” and Bau Bicentennial Celebration 2020 dinner […]
Biperoh clan makes good progress
KUCHING: The Biperoh, a Bidayuh sub-dialectical group that mostly reside in the Penrissen area along the Borneo Heights Road, has made great progress over the past 20 to 30 years — economically and in the field of education. Other sub-groups of the Bidayuh include the Salako, Lara, Jagoi, Singgai, Biatah, Pinyowah, Bengoh, Bianah, Bukar-Sadong, Krokong, […]
Smooth sailing for department
KUCHING: It has been smooth sailing for the state Land and Survey Department in carrying out land surveying activities in Bidayuh-majority areas. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, when speaking at a handing-over of land titles ceremony in Siburan here today, commended the Bidayuh community for cooperating with the department throughout the […]
Bidayuh folk urged to prepare agriculture lots
KUCHING: Bidayuh villagers and village chiefs are encouraged to prepare their agriculture lots to expedite the ongoing land surveying process. Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said perimeter surveying works will be carried out following the approval from the Land and Survey Department. He said the villagers can also obtain consultation from the Dayak […]
Bidayuh urged to look for economic opportunities
PADAWAN: The Bidayuh community must learn to look for opportunities to take part in the state’s economy growth. Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil assured that there will be an abundance of opportunities in the state as planned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg including the oil and gas industry among […]
Uplift each other, Bidayuh told
PADAWAN: The Bidayuh are told to support and uplift one another when venturing into entrepreneurship. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil pointed out that those involved in entrepreneurship tend to develop a habit of unhealthy competitiveness. He advised Bidayuh entrepreneurs to refrain from practicing the toxic habit and reminded that wealth can be shared through […]
Churning more Bidayuh entrepreneurs
PADAWAN: The Penrissen Bidayuh Entrepreneurs Association (PUBP) is aiming to play an active role in efforts to produce more entrepreneurs amongst the younger Bidayuh generation in Penrissen. Its chairman Jores Sidek said the PUBP has underlined various activities to be implemented next year in order to achieve its goals and aspirations. “These include the setting […]
Bidayuh artists win global award
KUCHING: Two Bidayuh artists have made their community proud by winning the Excellent Craft Award from the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific during the recent 39th General Assembly hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah presented the award to Abot Gudang, 48, of Singai and Sandra Trinatta […]
