Iban community leaders appointed soon
SERIAN: Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben has assured the imminent appointment of Iban community leader positions, including Pemanca here. Martin said that despite Serian’s elevation to divisional status, the appointment of Iban Pemanca remains pending. He hoped for not only the establishment of the Iban community leader role but also the addition of penghulu positions […]
New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues
SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today, I will make every effort […]
A time when cockfights united the community
Members of the Iban community in the Melupa area of Saratok were really excited back in 1962 when they heard about the regular cockfights, known as ‘nyabung,’ that would be held in conjunction with the opening of the new Nanga Assam Primary School. I have vivid memories of my dad, who has since passed away, […]
Deputy minister calls for Iban tradition protection
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The Pekit Keling Kumang Raban Ngepan Iban Borneo (RNI) 2023 aims to bring back the rich historical heritage of the Iban in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that Iban inherited traditions must be recognised as heritage and cultural assets. This includes their […]
Iban traditional music, dance should be preserved among the young
KAPIT: Efforts to preserve the Iban traditional music, taboh, and traditional dance, ngajat, must continue, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Deputy Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister said the preservation efforts should be concentrated especially among the younger generation. “Hence, I am glad to see that the original tradition from the longhouse is practised […]
Betong able to be turned into production hub for Iban’s traditional clothing
BETONG: The Betong division has the potential to be transformed into a production hub for the traditional attire and handicrafts of the Iban community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that with this being realised, this endeavour would create significant business opportunities and greatly benefit the local community. “I and other elected representatives in the […]
Six branch chiefs to represent Iban community
SIBU: A total of six branch chiefs (ketua ranting) from Kampung Sentosa, Salim were appointed to represent the Iban community by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek here yesterday. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek emphasised that this decision was made to enhance his service to the residents in his constituency. “As […]
Fanciful names, thanks to imaginative Iban parents
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. – William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet and actor WHILE serving in a teachers’ college and later in a few schools from Kanowit to Bau and of course going around the longhouses in Krian, Saribas, along the Rajang […]
Enthusiasts invited to join ngajat classes
MUKAH: Serakup Indu Dayak Begerik (SIDB) through its Women’s Bureau of Rumah Juki is inviting residents of Mukah, Selangau, Balingian, Bintulu, Sibu, Miri, Kapit, Song, Kuching, Kanowit, Julau, and surrounding areas to participate in their free Ngajat classes. Its chairman Catherine Richard said the Ngajat classes will be held on April 15, starting from 8 […]
Iban community to organise Gawai Dayak do
KUCHING: The Iban community will organise this year’s state level Gawai Dayak celebration. This was conveyed today by the Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie, who has been appointed as head of the main organising committee. In the light of this, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Gerawat Gala, chairman of last […]
