RM100k fund to repair longhouse affected by landslide
TATAU: A total of RM100,000 from the Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund of Kakus assemblyman, Datuk John Sikie Tayai was channelled for landslide repair work at Rumah Junus Lau, Sungai Jelai here. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Sikie made a work visit yesterday to inspect the longhouse that was […]
Five more native customs to add to pool
Five more native customs (Adat) will be codified after the drafting and vetting process. In his winding-up speech today (May 24) Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai said named these customs as Adat Melanau, Adat Berawan, Adat Kajang, Adat Bagatan and Adat Kiput. Since the Sarawak Native Customs […]
Upgrade for three native courtrooms
NATIVE courtrooms in two districts namely Lingga and Daro as well as sub-district Medamit, will be upgraded this year. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai in his winding-up speech yesterday (May 24), pointed out that it is being implemented by the State Development Office. “In respect of the […]
Cooperate for smooth implementation of development projects
BINTULU: It is crucial for rural folk to give their cooperation when it comes to the implementation of development projects in their respective areas to ensure that it is executed smoothly. This was said by Assistant Minister of Native Laws and Customs Datuk John Sikie Tayai, who added that the development projects aim to improve […]
Rep disburses RM45,000 in MRP grants
MIRI: A total of RM45,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants were disbursed to six recipients in Kakus state constituency on Saturday (Oct 16). The recipients were village development and security committees (JKKKs) of Rumah (Rh) Siong Sampau, Sungai Bawang Selangau; Rh Rampai Anjai; Rh Badie Ujan and the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) from three primary […]
Over RM1 mln for construction of new Rh Mawang longhouse
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi TATAU: Rumah (Rh) Mawang folk have been given a total of RM1,890,000 for the construction of a new longhouse. “Each bilik (unit) gets RM70,000, and this amounts to RM1,470,000 (21 units). “The Sarawak government also contributed RM12,000 per unit to the 35 residents through the Timber Cess Fund,” said Assistant Minister in […]
Rep visits six project sites in Tatau
TATAU: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai recently visited six Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) project sites here. He said the purpose of the visits was to submit project documents to Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) and contractors. “All projects are to commence immediately after the […]
Venture expected to boost value of NCR land
BINTULU: The native customary rights (NCR) land around five longhouses in Rantau Belak Nyala, Tatau will be worth more following the implementation of a joint venture between the owners and an agricultural development company, Asia Borneo Enterprise Sdn Bhd. The joint venture (JV) signing ceremony on Sunday was witnessed by Assistant Minister of Native Laws […]
RM645k in MRP grants for Kakus villages
BINTULU: A total of RM645,000 worth of minor rural project (MRP) cheques were presented to 25 village development and security committees (JKKKs) of Kakus constituency on Sunday (Jul 4). Kakus assemblyman Datuk John Sikie Tayai presented the cheques to representatives of the JKKKs. The simple handover ceremony of cheques was held in two separate locations […]
RM239k in MRP grants distributed
BINTULU: A total of RM239,000 worth of minor rural project (MRP) cheques were presented to seven longhouses’ village development and security committees (JKKK) of Kakus constituency on Saturday (Jul 3). Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai, who is also Kakus assemblyman, presented the cheques to representatives […]
