DBNA 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has unveiled six core thrusts in its 10-year Strategic Plan (2020-2030) towards achieving high income community by 2030.
The six core thrusts are: Organisational Sustainability; Education and Skills Development; Culture, Language and Heritage; Native Customary Rights (NCR) Land Documentation and NCR Land Development; Entrepreneurship Development Programmes; and Community Development and Social Welfare Services.
The document was handed over to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during DBNA’s 65th anniversary celebration on Friday night.
DBNA chief advisor Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said the strategic plan contained proposals for programmes and projects to help the Bidayuh community prepare for and participate in the National Shared Prosperity Vision and to achieve high-income economy by 2030.
“Its primary objective is to provide a framework for the development of the Bidayuh community, and to seek funding from the government for the proposed programmes and projects. This will ensure that no one is left behind,” he said at the event which was attended by about 1,000 Bidayuh leaders and association members.
The strategic plan was drafted following a three-day workshop session organised jointly by the DBNA and Bidayuh Graduates Association (BGA) from Nov 15 to 17 last year to identify and address priority areas for the development and advancement of the community.
Photos: Mohd Alif Noni
Abang Johari (second left) puts on a Bidayuh traditional vest while being welcomed by (from right) Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil; Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn and Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong upon his arrival at DBNA 65th anniversary and New Year Gathering 2020 at DBNA headquarters, Kuching. 
Abang Johari (second right) is welcomed by Bidayuh community leaders at the event. 
WELCOME… Junior cultural troupe from Kampung Annah Rais welcoming guests to the event. 
The dancers mesmerised the guests with their movements. 
Dancers perform a Bidayuh traditional dance known as Bang Kidibang Burem. 
A group of dancers from four main Bidayuh tribes pose for a photograph. 
Beautiful Bidayuh Salako women from Sematan show off their traditional costume. 
The guests meet the last Bidayuh Ring ladies. 
The guests enjoy the night. 
Abang Johari (seated seventh left) with DBNA president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik (seated eight left) and other Bidayuh leaders.
