Bidayuh activity centre under construction
LUNDU: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Lundu Branch activity centre worth RM500,000 is expected to be completed within six months. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said once the building is completed, various activities related to Bidayuh culture can be implemented and enjoyed by the local community. “As […]
Mambong now the state’s coffee belt
PADAWAN: The state constituency of Mambong is now the state’s coffee belt, said its assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. According to him, more than 1,000 villagers in the Mambong constituency have been cultivating Liberica coffee since more than three years ago. “Their crops have already yielded and we feel proud of their results that Mambong […]
2.57 mln acres of NCR lands surveyed statewide
SERIAN: As of July 31, 2022, the state Land and Survey Department has conducted survey to 1,040,212 hectares or 2.57 million acres of Native Customary Rights (NCR) lands all over Sarawak. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said from the total, 800,176 hectares or 1.97 million acres have been gazetted. “The survey programme […]
Kuching Tattoo Festival Sept 30 to Oct 2
KUCHING: The Kuching Tattoo Festival, which was organised for the first time in Kuching, will be held on September 30 until October 2, 2022. Featuring more than 80 tattoo artists from all over the country, the festival is organised by Skrang Tattoo in collaboration with Inkzation Tattoo Studio located at the Dayak Bidayuh National Association […]
Villagers to receive NCR land titles
LUNDU: Villagers in Kampung Stungkor Baru here will soon receive title to their Native Customary Rights (NCR) lands. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) president, Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said documentation works on the 456 lots involving 395 residents have been completed. The land documentation work was the result of a collaboration between the village’s Land […]
Bidayuh dance a crowd-puller despite rain
SERIAN: A downpour did not stop some 1,000 people from coming to the Community Park here to watch the Bidayuh Langgi Dance (Authentic and Creative) competition last night. Nine troupes comprising Bidayuh and non-Bidayuh members presented their versions of the Langgi dance to the rhythmic sounds of gong and drums. The competition was among the […]
Discussions continue on Bidayuh language in formal education system
KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) will continue discussions with the Education Department and the Sarawak Ministry of Education on the proposal to use the Bidayuh language in the formal education system. DBNA president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said in 2018 with the collaboration of the education department and the Sarawak Ministry of Education […]
Ministry to focus on creating industrial talents
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development will focus on identifying and developing talents needed for Sarawak’s industries. Its minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn explained that while the ministry would still focus on education, similar to its predecessor (Education, Science and Technological Research Ministry), it would also develop talents in line with […]
Don’t part with land, advises Sagah
SERIAN: People here have been urged not to sell off their land after they receive their land titles. Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said they should instead take advantage of their land. “Work on the land for the good such as by carrying out agricultural projects that can benefit the villagers,” he was […]
Bonnie Bunyau shows the way
KUCHING: Bonnie’s accomplishment demonstrates that with dedication, determination, and hard work, any ‘anak Sarawak’ (Sarawakian) can compete and thrive on a global scale, said The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA). Following that, BDNA congratulated the National Paralympic Weightlifting Athlete, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, 22, from Kampung Baru Mawang after having won the first gold medal for […]
