The majority of Iban community leaders supported the setting of a fixed timeframe for belelang and bejalai, emphasising that these practices should not continue indefinitely. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that as part of the review process of Adat Iban
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has called for collaboration with stakeholders, particularly hotel operators and tourism service providers, to promote the monthly Ibu Pertiwi Flag-Raising Ceremony. He said the ceremony not only fosters patriotism but also serves as a point of pride for Sarawak. “The state’s
KUCHING: The recent discovery of 20 newly frog species in Sarawak has highlighted the state’s rich biodiversity and pristine health of its environment. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said according to the briefing by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), it has revealed the findings from collaborative research
KUCHING: Agrobank has unveiled a coffee table book, “Pemerkasaan Komuniti Melangkaui Perbankan: Kisah Kejayaan Usahawan Bimbingan ACE,” celebrating the successes of 55 entrepreneurs nurtured by its Agrobank Centre of Excellence (ACE).Designed as an inspiring read for all ages, the book showcases the transformative power of the agri-food sector.“This book is
KUCHING: Today (Nov 16) marks the 100th anniversary of the Kapit Peace-making ceremony, a historic event that solidified Sarawak’s commitment to unity and harmony.According to Jason Brooke, Chair of Brooke Museums, conflicts among Sarawak’s indigenous communities were prevalent before James Brooke’s rule in 1841.“Both before and after James Brooke’s installation,
RELEVANT ministries, especially the State of Financial Secretary (SFS) are called to look into the issue concerning the challenges faced by the professional consultants in Sarawak, including engineers, architects, and quantity surveyors. Christopher Gira Sambang (GPS-Tamin) said that the issue has also been raised during the last State Legislative Assembly
SCIENCE subjects at SMK Nanga Medamit should be reintroduced to offer opportunities for students who wish to pursue them. In making this call, Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang (GPS-Batu Danau) said that SMK Nanga Medamit was the only secondary school in the Batu Danau constituency. “Therefore, almost all the students are
VOCATIONAL training programmes centered on green energy technology, particularly floating solar, should be introduced for the Murum community. In making this call, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum) emphasised that the state government and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) should implement these programmes to equip the community with the necessary skills for employment
THE relocation of 47 household heads and their extended families to the Pagan Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) due to severe erosion impacts along Kampung Melango needs to be expedited. Mohamad Duri (GPS-Kalaka) said that the erosion of the riverbank near Kampung Melango, Saratok required serious attention as there are many
The state government has been urged to increase the wages of all civil servants (both federal and state) working in Sarawak by an additional 10 per cent. Chong Chieng Jen (DAP- Padungan) said it should include teachers, nurses and doctors serving in Sarawak. “According to the Federal Government Budget, the