Cultural centre epitomises Bidayuh heritage
BAU: The Bidayuh Cultural Centre (BCC) stands as the emblem of the Bidayuh community in the Bau district. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the establishment of BCC in the district is indeed appropriate as 70 per cent of the population there is Bidayuh. “We understand […]
DBNA initiative sees 1,266 lots surveyed
TEBEDU: A total of 1,266 traditional village lots and agricultural lots through the native customary rights (NCR) land survey under the initiative of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) have been handed over by Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, recently. Of the total, there were 520 traditional village lots and 746 were agricultural lots for […]
Bidayuh Cultural Centre construction expected to finish in 2025
BAU: The Bidayuh Cultural Centre is expected to be completed in the next two years, with its architectural design inspired by the Bidayuh’s Baruk circular structure. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the centre began its construction works two weeks ago and, once completed, it will facilitate a 1,000-capacity crowd. “The […]
Culture revival gains traction among young Bidayuh
KUCHING: A revival of Bidayuh cultural pride among the younger generation is going down well in the community. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) chairman Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik, is delighted to observe an awakening among the Bidayuh new generation, particularly during festive functions, where they proudly don the Bidayuh colours. He highlighted the significance of the Bidayuh […]
Keep up support on customary land documentation
BAU: The Bidayuh community is called on to continue to support the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) in matters related to the documenting of customary land. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that since the last 16 years, DBNA has been recognised as having an efficient and effective approach […]
Simon Ilus new DBNA Miri chairman
MIRI: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Miri branch held its Triennial General Meeting (TGM) on Saturday to elect its new office bearers. A total 60 of its members attended the TGM which was held at a leading hotel here. The newly elected office bearers 2023-2025 had undergone an orderly election process with Bronnie Marshall, […]
MOE recovery plan welcomed by state ministry
SERIAN: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development of Sarawak has welcomed the recovery plan by the federal Ministry of Education (MOE) on students who have dropped out of the education system. Its Minister, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the efforts made by the federal government will be beneficial for the Sarawakians. […]
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 […]
MoU inked for Bidayuh entrepreneurs digital transformation
KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asia Pacific Investment Trade Economic Zone (Asiapez) Association for entrepreneur digital transformation among the Bidayuh community on Wednesday (Dec 21). Its chairman Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said under the MoU, DBNA will act as a platform to help enhance the […]
Bowling: DBNA banks on support from rep
KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) can count on the support of Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Illus when it organises bowling competitions. Its Youth and Sports section head Dr Paul Tulik Peter Raig said John has been the patron and sponsor for its bowling tournament since 2018. The assemblyman was also present during the […]
