Kumang competition back on after three years
SIBU: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu will bring back its highlight event, the Kumang competition, in the upcoming Pre-Gawai Dayak Night this year. “We will organise the Kumang Gawai SDNU competition this year after not organising it for three years due to several reasons,” said SDNU Sibu Chairman Chambai Lindong. He told reporters this […]
Dayak shuttle talent shines at SDNU Sibu Cup
SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu Cup 2024 Badminton Tournament served as a vibrant platform for Dayak athletes not only in Sibu but across Sarawak to exhibit their skills. SDNU Sibu chairman Chambai Lindong said the tournament welcomed Dayak players from throughout Sarawak, with 12 teams competing from Kuching to Miri this year. […]
SDNU urged to assist in expediting NCR land surveys
KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been urged to provide assistance to its community to expedite the surveying process for Native-Customary Rights (NCR) land. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that expediting the surveying process would facilitate the prompt issuance of land ownership letters to the community. “This is already the […]
Housing among benefits of Sibu urban renewal plan for Dayak
SIBU: The Sibu urban renewal plan is expected to benefit the Dayak community here in terms of affordable housing, community halls, and so on, said Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch chairman Chambai Lindong. According to him, the development plan will also encompass the Dayak community, as they have been working together with other communities to help […]
Keep fostering unity, helping community, Dayak bodies told
SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been doing an excellent job in safeguarding the welfare of the Dayak community, particularly those living in urban areas. According to the Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, SDNU, along with Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), have been actively committed to assisting the Dayak community. “Sibu SDNU […]
Speak up, govt listening to Dayak concerns
KUCHING: The Dayak community has been assured that the state government is listening to their concerns particularly issues that affect them. But Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the community must speak up and provide suggestions as well as solutions to the government. “If you see something […]
Students attend Iban language programme
SIBU: A total of 80 students from eight secondary schools here attended the Program Cemerlang Akademik (POCEM) Bahasa Iban Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Dewan Wawasan SMK Sungai Merah recently. The participating students were from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Luar Bandar Sibu, SMK Sungai Merah, SMK Rosli Dhoby, SMK Bukit Assek, SMK Durin, SMK Bawang […]
SDNU to publish book on its history
KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) is embarking on a book project to document its history. SDNU History Book sub-committee chairperson Margaret Bedus shared that the book project was expected to commence in July this year. “SDNU was formed in 1956 and this book will record its history along with those who were involved […]
Union to assist fire victims apply for SRAS houses
SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has offered to help four families, whose houses in Kampung Sentosa, Jalan Salim here were razed in a recent fire, apply for Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS). Its chairman Chambai Lindong, in a statement today (Oct 7), noted that the state government through Housing Development Corporation (HDC) was […]
Food aid for needy Iban households
SIBU: Eighty-seven heads of Iban households received food baskets from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government on Saturday (June 19). The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu Branch said in a statement on its social media page that the food baskets under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance Package 6.0 (BKSS 6.0) were handed over at […]
