New longhouses must have safety features
TATAU: Every new longhouse should have safety features. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said although construction work would require higher costs, it will help to contain the fire. “In addition, consider areas that are not prone to floods such as low-lying areas by the river when choosing a location to […]
GPS committed to help rakyat
BINTULU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has introduced various initiatives for the wellbeing of the people which reflected its commitment in helping the rakyat. Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the initiatives and assistance were given to all walks of life from newborns to the elderly. “These include the […]
Power supply soon for villagers in Tatau
BINTULU: A Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) project costing RM14.3 million at Lubok Kubong, Tatau will benefit the people from Rumah Ado to Rumah Achun at Nanga Kelebu. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said that RES showed the state government’s commitment to bringing (electricity) power […]
Beware of opposition’s sweet promises
KUCHING: Kakas constituents have been warned against falling for the sweet promises made by the opposition. Assistant Native Laws and Customs Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai said the opposition was only good at making promises but not keeping them. “Their sweet promises were only to win votes. Look at what happened before the 14th General […]
Don’t let children miss out on education
TATAU: Parents need not worry about sending their children to school amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He expressed concern that if parents do not send their children to school, it will cause their children to miss out on their education. “Education is very important in […]
Swiftlet farming, mushroom cultivation lucrative
BINTULU: Rural folk in Selangau are urged to take advantage of the agriculture schemes provided by the state government to help increase their household incomes. Citing swiftlet farming and mushroom cultivation, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai said these two activities were capable of generating lucrative […]
Safety first
TATAU: Every newly built longhouse should be equipped with safety features, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He said this while officiating at a ngentak Rumah (traditional housewarming ritual) ceremony for the new 29-door Rumah Tedung longhouse at KM3.5 Jalan Sangan Merit. Also present […]
RM1.3 mln allocated for infrastructure projects
BINTULU: A total of 13 rural transformation programme (RTP) projects amounting to RM1.33 million were allocated for areas in Bawan including Jalan Bukut, Begeri, Bukit Dinding and Pengkalan Lobang in Mukah, this year. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Sarawak Bumiputera Law and Customs), Datuk John Sikie Tayai, said since 2015, the RTP project […]
Money in vegetables and livestock farming
TATAU: Growing vegetables and livestock farming on a large scale can help families generate extra income, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Native Laws and Customs) Datuk John Sikie Tayai. “A household income of RM4,000 per family can be achieved if the community participates in agriculture activities on a large scale,” he told […]
Projects in Kakus in stages
TATAU: The projects in Kakus are carried out in stages according to needs and priorities. “Because such a large area covers part of the administration of Selangau and Mukah districts, and most of them are from Tatau District. Residents are expected to be patient if they have not yet received assistance. “For example, the Program […]
