Longhouse chief backs SRDC deputy chairman for Dudong
SIBU: Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong visited Rumah (Rh) Martinus Nyuram, a longhouse situated on the scenic banks of Sungai Assan. Longhouse chief Tuai Rumah (TR) Martinus Nyuram wanted the longhouse to be registered as a homestay. As such, Wong liaised with Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting, who requested […]
‘Gift of Love’ for Batang Ai longhouse folk
KUCHING: Batang Ai longhouse folk have been gifted with Business Events Sarawak’s (BESarawak) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project called ‘Gift of Love: Batang Ai Community Library’, built on the grounds of Nanga Ukom longhouse. BESarawak, in a press statement, pledged to use its professional connections and resources to shape the development of the people, especially […]
Enjoying the wonders of nature
Nature’s best is manifested in the green forests where one can enjoy peace and relaxation away from the hassle and bustle of city life. A treasure of extravagance Nature’s best scenery is manifested by the greenery of ulu (remote) hinterland, namely the soothing images and smell of trees, vegetation and the foliage around one’s vicinity. […]
Formation of Longhouse Chiefs Association Hulu Mukah good initiative
MUKAH: The Longhouse Chiefs Association Hulu Mukah will become a platform to empower members in administrating their respective areas. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said it would definitely help them, especially in terms of dealing with customs and physical development planning in their areas. He congratulated the association, which he described as a good initiative under […]
Entawa longhouse homes to get PPRMS aid
DEBAK: Two homes at the Entawa longhouse that were damaged by strong winds recently have caught the attention of Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. While visiting the residence of Dali Mula and Masli Umang, he announced immediate assistance under the Sarawak Poor Housing Improvement Project (PPRMS) for Saribas constituency. “I sympathise with them after seeing […]
Shift to modern agriculture, longhouse folk told
PAKAN: Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom has encouraged longhouse folk to shift from subsistence farming to modern agriculture. He said that opportunities to venture into the field of modern agriculture were now abundantly provided by the government. According to him, the Ministry of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development headed by Deputy Chief […]
RM840,000 approved for building of new longhouses
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the State Disaster Committee has, so far, approved allocations of RM840,000 for the building of new longhouses. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said new longhouses had to be built to replace the old ones which were destroyed by fires. “Last year, I also allocated […]
Happy to welcome dignitaries
SIBU: The people of Rumah Akat Akong, an Iban longhouse at Penasu here, were very excited and happy to welcome dignitaries on September 15 (Tuesday). During the event, they were given a talk on the ‘Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Compliance and Enforcement’ by the police as well as a ‘Covid-19 Prevention Talk’ in conjunction with […]
Damaged longhouse survivors given aid
MUKAH: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Balingian came forward to lend a helping hand to the survivors whose homes were hit by strong winds recently. Concerned with the disaster that blew away the roofs of a longhouse Rumah Randi Enteba at Batu 16, Jalan Selangau – Mukah on Aug 23, PBB Balingian visited and presented […]
Wind rips off part of longhouse roof
MUKAH: Six doors of Randi Enteba longhouse were damaged by a strong wind that blew away the roof of the longhouse Sunday (Aug 23). According to the fire department operations centre a distress call was received at 1.36am and two teams from Mukah and Selangau fire stations were sent to the scene. The distance from […]
