NGOs to change minds of anti-vax Penans
MIRI: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will be roped in to convince anti-vaccine Penans in Ulu Baram to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will also enlist the help of elected representatives in the area. Said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who heads SDMC: “We now have a ready supply of the CanSino […]
‘Support Dennis’
MIRI: The Penans in Long Latei, Sungai Melanah have been told to give their undivided support to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau who is capable of bringing them into mainstream development and be on par with other communities in the state. Long Latei headman, Jangin Duwin, made the call last Saturday (Oct 3) during the […]
‘Emulate the Penans’
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra MIRI: The Penans are embracing the importance of education as they acknowledged the need for their community to progress alongside others in the state to enjoy a better life. This was told by Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau at an educational assistance presentation ceremony here on Monday (Sept 28). “The Penans […]
