Dreams do come true – longhouse to have own kindy
SIBU: A dream to have a kindergarten block at Rumah Seliau in Ulu Oya will soon materialise for its residents. The good news came after the application to build a kindergarten was approved by Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in […]
Landslide occurs behind longhouse in Sarikei
SARIKEI: A landslide has occurred behind a four-door longhouse at Sungai Ribong, Jalan Kim San today morning (Feb 2). However, no injuries or casualties were reported among the 30 residents of Rh Chuat Ubit. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Sarikei station were despatched to the scene after receiving […]
Heavy rain, high tide cut off road leading to Rh Sumpun
SARIKEI: Flash floods cut off road links to Rh Sumpun, Jalan Selidap this morning (Jan 31). According to longhouse chief, the distance between the access road to the longhouse from the 200-foot long intersection of the main road is under five-foot-deep of water. The floods were caused by high tide and heavy downpour since yesterday […]
Quick action by residents saves longhouse from fire
SARIKEI: Swift action by Rh Rasit residents prevented their longhouse at Sare Sentubuk here from being ravaged by a fire last night (Jan 30) The fire at around 7.15pm only damaged some wires believed to be caused by a short-circuit. The longhouse did not suffer any structural damage. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue […]
Longhouse, villages, roads in Betong flooded
BETONG: Continuous downpour has caused a longhouse, several villages and roads in Betong and Debak to be inundated with water. Civil Defence Force (APM) Betong officer 2nd Lt Desem Samuel said the 17-door Rh Buloh Antu in Betong was inundated with water around 6.30am on Monday (Jan 30). The road leading to the longhouse, inhabited […]
Longhouse in Betong flooded
BETONG: Heavy downpour affected 96 residents when their 12-door longhouse, Rh Garit, here was flooded with the water rising to knee level. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the water level was one and a half feet deep high. “The water began to rise at around 11.15 pm yesterday (Jan 26) […]
Miring goes on despite modernization
KUCHING: Although the world is modern, the practices, customs, beliefs and culture of our ancestors continue to be preserved and practised, especially among the Iban. Among the items that continue to be practised until now is the ‘miring’, a ceremony to honour ‘petara’ (spirits and spirits of ancestors). Typically, it is held during the Gawai […]
Kampung in the city
‘Ruai Penemu,’ a cultural group promoting Iban traditions, recently held an aram begulai (let’s mingle) session at the Old Courthouse. Many Ibans and non-Ibans participate in and celebrate the race, as if they were in the longhouse. Bringing the longhouse feel to town Modernity necessitates newer adoption within local society. Older practises will inevitably fade […]
Update elected reps on delay in RTP, MRP
SPAOH: Community leaders are once again reminded to report to their elected representatives of any delay in the implementation of rural transformation projects (RTP) and minor rural projects (MRP) at their areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said as Wakil Rakyat, they are providing the grants for such projects and expected the projects to […]
Seven longhouses against removal of Klirieng
SIBU: The Bagatan Penyarai Tatau Heritage Conservation Committee (JPWBPT) urged the authority concerned not to move the 200-year-old ‘Klirieng’ (tombstone) that was found in the Sungai Penyarai, Kakus, Tatau as to preserve the heritage of the Bagatan (Beketan) people in the area. According to its chairman, Jaing Bubun yesterday seven longhouses in Kakus collectively were […]
