English-Iban translation dictionary launched to preserve and develop Iban language
KUCHING: Dr Lambat Linong, research officer at the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) and coordinator of the English-Iban translation dictionary project, pointed out that the production of the dictionary is a crucial responsibility in preserving the Iban language, ensuring its continuous development, and maintaining relevance in the current global era. Collaborating with lecturers from the […]
Maintain unique customs and identity for future generations
BINTULU: The Iban community is called upon to maintain their customs and unique identity in tandem with the present time to ensure that the traditional practices of the community remain preserved. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi stressed that the community, like other Dayaks in Sarawak, is indeed rich in unique […]
MAIS to go digital on research and oral traditions
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY and NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) is embarking on digitising its work processes in light of the digital transformation outlined under the Sarawak Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030). In stating this, Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai pointed out that MAIS’ archive stores […]
Minister gives assurance on Adat preservation
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS and NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The state government will continue to support the preservation, promotion and promulgation of Adat through the Majlis Adat Istiadat. In giving this assurance, Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this is to ensure the social and moral well-being of native communities is […]
Don’t lose Salako Rara culture to modernity
LUNDU: All Ketua Masyarakat and Ketua Kaum (KMKK) of Salako Rara have been urged to work together on preserving the customs of the Salako Rara community. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the uniqueness of the culture and customs of the Salako Rara community should be preserved so that it is not lost due to modernity. […]
Rundi all for changes to act
KUCHING: Utilities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom agrees that the Interpretation Act 2005 should be amended. This amendment is to allow children, whose either parent is native, to opt to be given native status or otherwise. He said this was in view of the large number of mixed marriages here in Sarawak. “We […]
