Book on Dayak women in contemporary Sarawak launched
SPAOH: The Dayak Women in Contemporary Sarawak book was officially launched on Sept 4 by Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The launching was made during the Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Betong Fundraising Lunch held in Spaoh Community Hall. “The book was edited by the inaugural chairholder of […]
Women assured of govt’s support
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is responsible and inclusive in providing support to activities and programmes that have been planned to benefit Dayak women. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was proud of Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) and supported its emphasis on the four strategic cores of […]
Use data to create new, better methods to fight COVID-19
KUCHING: The use of data to develop new and improved strategies to curb the COVID-19 outbreak is important, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 plan would inspire society to advance through data and innovation. “This initiative will create a sustainable economy, […]
Taking Pua Kumbu to the next level
KUCHING: Nowadays Pua Kumbu has been turned into fashionable clothing. Not too long ago, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the Iban traditional handwoven textile has great potential in the world of haute couture. He told Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) members that they should turn the Pua Kumbu weaving skills into a lucrative […]
Work with govt, Huang tells longhouse community
SARIKEI: The native community has been urged to continue giving their support to the Sarawak government so that more development can be carried out in the rural areas. In making this call, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the longhouse community, regardless of their political ideology, must work hand in hand with the […]
The Iban woman who smashed the glass ceiling
HAILING from a remote longhouse in Betong, Tan Sri Datuk Sri Empiang Jabu overcame nearly incredible odds to carve her place in history with her enormous number of “firsts”. Married to former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Alfred Jabu Numpang, she has made significant contributions to Sarawak’s countless political developments. For all […]
SUPP, SIDS set up education fund
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), together with Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) is setting up an education fund called the Barbara Mendu Bay Education Fund. SUPP president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the foundation is in honour of the goods work of Barbara Mendu Bay for the Bumiputera community. “Over here we […]
Barbara Mendu Bay Education Fund in the works
SIBU: Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) is planning to set up an education fund, namely, the Barbara Mendu Bay Education Fund to improve the education of Dayak students throughout the state. This was revealed by its President Datuk Alice Jawan when officiating at the SIDS Mother’s Day cum Pre-Gawai celebration at a hotel here on […]
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 […]
Kapit to host Kumang Gawai contest May 21
KAPIT: The local branch of Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) will be hosting a Kumang Gawai Dayak Kapit 2022 competition on May 21 at Town Square Kapit. It is open to single native girls in Kapit ageed between 18-28. According to Rose Kumbong, girls who are interested from Song District, Belaga, Kapit and Bukit Mabong […]
