State assistance for longhouse residents
SELANGAU: The Sarawak government is actively supporting the well-being of longhouse residents. The Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said that funds are set aside for every state constituency including longhouses in the Kakus constituency. “Every year, between five to seven longhouses in Kakus get aid for development from the Housing Development […]
One of six rural projects in Kakus completed
BINTULU: A total of six Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) have been approved within the Kakus constituency, out of which one has been completed while the construction of two RTP are still underway. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said three of the RTP would be implemented soon. These three projects involved the upgrading […]
State level Gawai celebration to include three events
KUCHING: The state level Gawai Dayak celebration for 2023 will continue to be held as one of the events in the celebration of 60th Anniversary Sarawak Independence Day. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said three main events will be held in conjunction with this year’s celebration including the Gawai Bazaar which […]
Develop your land for long term gain: Sikie
SELANGAU: Native Customary Rights (NCR) land owners should discard any negative perceptions they may have about those who strive to help them develop their land. Minister in Premier’s Office, Datuk John Sikie Tayai said, they should look at the long-term result as the effort will bring profit to the land owners themselves. “Land that is […]
Selangau MP to lobby for bank in Tatau
BINTULU: Selangau MP Edwin Banta wants to push for a bank to be set up in Tatau. It is one of the issues he intends to raise at the forthcoming parliament session, another being building a water treatment plant in Sangau and upgrading the preschool in SK Tatau. “I will participate in the six-week session […]
MAIS to go digital on research and oral traditions
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY and NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) is embarking on digitising its work processes in light of the digital transformation outlined under the Sarawak Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030). In stating this, Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai pointed out that MAIS’ archive stores […]
Minister gives assurance on Adat preservation
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS and NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The state government will continue to support the preservation, promotion and promulgation of Adat through the Majlis Adat Istiadat. In giving this assurance, Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this is to ensure the social and moral well-being of native communities is […]
MAIS to review and amend seven codified Adat to accommodate changing native social circumstances
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) has embarked on a review of the seven codified Adat (Customs) to effectively execute its function as a corporate body. According to the Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai, the Majlis Adat Istiadat Ordinance 1977 and Native […]
Definition of ‘native’ still being finalised
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The state government is in the midst of finalising the conditions, requirements and procedure needed before gazetting the amendment to the definition of ‘native’. In stating this, Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai clarified that the amendment can be gazetted once the conditions […]
Sikie: Education remains one of state govt’s priorities
BINTULU: Education development is one of the priorities of the Sarawak government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), stresses Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk John Sikie Tayai. “Education is one way for society to change and boost its socioeconomic wellbeing. “We must ensure that our children get a good education, and that is not the […]
