Dam partially collapses in Norway amid extreme flooding
OSLO: A dam at a Norwegian power plant partially collapsed on Wednesday, after extensive flooding caused by storm “Hans”, said Xinhua. The dam in Braskereidfoss, about 150 km northeast of the capital Oslo, spans Norway’s longest river, the Glomma. An unexpected deluge caused by a technical malfunction on Wednesday morning prevented the dam’s floodgates from […]
Upholding and strengthening the Iban language
MIRI: Senator Datuk Dr Nuing Jeluing says the use of the Iban language should be applied and improved so that it is in line with the use of other main languages in the country. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, he added that towards this, the Dayak Association Miri (DAM) organised a […]
‘Segulai sejalai’ the way forward for Dayaks
MIRI: Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datu Dr Penguang Manggil has reiterated his call to Dayak based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to unite for the sake of the native community. Speaking at the Dayak Association Miri’s (DAM) appreciation and installation of its new office bearers for 2022 -2023 on Saturday night here, Penguang […]
Murum HEP dam benefits residents
KUCHING: Community leaders from Batang Ai, Sungai Asap, Murum and Baleh whose people are affected by hydro-electric power dams (HEP dams) gathered here recently. After a sharing session, they spoke to the New Sarawak Tribune about their respective experiences. Murum Penan chief, Labang Paneh, said the lives of his people improved following their resettlement in […]
