English-Iban translation dictionary launched to preserve and develop Iban language
KUCHING: Dr Lambat Linong, research officer at the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) and coordinator of the English-Iban translation dictionary project, pointed out that the production of the dictionary is a crucial responsibility in preserving the Iban language, ensuring its continuous development, and maintaining relevance in the current global era. Collaborating with lecturers from the […]
Karen keeps Iban melodies flowing, like her mum
WITH a voice that transcends boundaries and a passion that fuels the soul, Karen Libau stands as a testament to the power of music in the Iban music industry. The talented 31-year-old has crafted her distinctive signature with a beautiful singing voice that resonates with audiences around her. Best described as a melodious, enchanting, powerful […]
Brave Imban – facing death fearlessly!
Is that what death would feel like? The nicest, warmest, heaviest never-ending nap? If that’s what it’s like, I wouldn’t mind. If that’s what dying is like, I wouldn’t mind that at all. The British Gurkhas soldiers have a motto that goes, “Better to die than be a coward!” Similarly, Brookes’ Sarawak Rangers war cry […]
Good response inspires Iban author to write more
KUCHING: Local Iban writer, Veronica Chendang sold over 600 copies of her book entitled ‘Redak Seribu’ in six months throughout Malaysia and in Singapore. The good sales have inspired her to write another book about life. Since 2015, Veronica, who originated from Bintulu, has been working part-time online as an e-Book Marketing Officer for the […]
Iban goes global on TVS
BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: The Iban community will be featured in Sarawak’s new TV station, TVS, through an Iban Global talk show. The 30-minute segment is the first in the world to showcase the views and perspectives of top leaders from the Iban community. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman said […]
Searching for dead lover in Sebayan
Stories, especially that of Iban folklore, sometimes have unexpected, surprising plots, twists and turns, even unusual ending. Perhaps this could be because in the olden days, Iban elders were still close to nature and were in contact with the spirits surrounding them, day and night. They were able to “communicate” with the spirits and some […]
Senior army veteran dies
KUCHING: The first Iban army officer to be promoted colonel, Colonel (R) Dunstan Nyaring Angking passed away at his residence in Batu Kawa here at the age of 77 on Wednesday morning. Born on Aug 18, 1943 in Spaoh, Betong, the late Dunstan served with Royal Ranger Regiment from Jan 6, 1964 until Aug 9, […]
Intermarriage fortifies racial fusion
Intermarriage is a very common phenomenon in our Malaysian plural society. In fact, long before former premier Najib’s ‘One Malaysia’ concept, our society had started practising racial bonding and fusion, and the various intermarriages becoming one very instrumental item in such matter. It has led Sarawak to be the leading example and role model of […]
WaiFM to revert to original programming
KUCHING: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will immediately revert to the original programming for WaiFM. According to a statement by Saratok MP Ali Biju on Friday (Aug 14), he had received a letter from Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, who informed Ali that he had instructed RTM to carry out the said action immediately. […]
Not maximising environment’s economic potential
Lazy people tend not to take chances, but express themselves by tearing down other’s work. – Ann Rule, American author of true crime books It is a pity that there still exists a majority of Iban parents in the rural areas, especially those staying in longhouses or in individual kampung houses, who are not making […]
