An icon that we should be proud of
Let us be fair. There is a reason for everything. The erection of the tallest flagpole in Malaysia here coincides with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Tourism, Creative Industry And Performing Arts Minister Certain quarters have kicked up a storm following the Sarawak government’s decision to erect […]
Reduced allowance pushes reps to properly implement actual spending
KUCHING: The reduction in the parliamentarian’s development allowance will encourage in-depth surveys to provide solutions to issues in each area. The founder of the Independent Council of Natives (ICON) Bill Jugah, said such a measure prompts the members of Parliament (MPs) to appropriately effectuate actual financing that goes to targeted segments of society in their parliamentary […]
Native body hails temporary ID initiative
SIBU: The founder of ICON (Independent Council of Natives) and chairman of Sadia-Rajang, Bill Jugah has applauded Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for the Temporary Identification Documents (DSITKS) initiative. In a statement on Friday (Oct 14) he said the initiative is a sterling example of a successful collaboration between […]
200 native landowners picket over non-compensation
SIBU: The Founder of the Independent Council of Native (ICON), Bill Jugah, demanded that Rimbunan Hijau (RH) respect the right of the landowners from Sepudun, Selangau who claimed to have not received any form of compensation for their 473 hectares of land. According to Bill who facilitated a peaceful picket together with 200 native landowners […]
Temporary IDs timely to address stateless issue
KUCHING: The issuance of temporary cards to stateless individuals is very necessary to facilitate access to education and welfare rights. Bill Jugah, founder of the Independent Council of Natives (ICON), co-founder of Dayak Rights Action Force (DRAF) and current Chairman of Sarawak Dayak Iban Association Rajang Branch (SADIA) said he has been propagating for Sarawak […]
Sarawak loses an icon
KUCHING: The passing of Monica Then, principal of Monica Hair and Beauty Academy here, has saddened many. Then, 81, passed away at 9.30pm on Friday, Sept 3. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah extended her deepest condolences to Then’s family. “I am deeply saddened by her demise. Sarawak […]
