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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Perlis royals in Kuching for Gawai Parade, RWMF
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin (second left) with Gerald (left) at the KIA today. – Information Department photo KUCHING (June 19): The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, and the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, arrived in Kuching today for a four-day official visit to Sarawak. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Their Royal Highnesses touched down at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 2pm and were warmly welcomed by Deputy State Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu. This evening, the royal couple is expected to attend a private dinner hosted by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Tomorrow (June 20), Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to witness Sarawak's renowned orangutan conservation efforts. In the evening, they are scheduled to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) at the Sarawak Cultural Village, one of the region's most celebrated cultural and tourism events. The highlight of the visit will take place on Saturday, when Tuanku Syed Faizuddin and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen are expected to witness the 2025 Gawai Dayak Parade at the Square Tower along Jalan Main Bazaar at the Kuching Waterfront. The parade is a major event in Sarawak's cultural calendar, celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the Dayak community. Their Royal Highnesses are set to conclude their visit on Sunday evening, departing from KIA to Penang at 7.15pm.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Get your own platform, leave Dayak struggle to us, PBDS tells PBK
Dr John Brian Anthony KUCHING (June 16): Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) ought to stop leveraging on the Dayak struggle but instead focus on their own platform and objectives, said Dr John Brian Anthony. The Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) permanent chairman said the party took note of recent comments and gestures made by PBK on social media, apparently expressing support for certain positions already taken by PBDS. While acknowledging PBK's right to comment on public matters, he said it is PBDS' unwavering mission to represent, protect, and empower the Dayak people politically, economically, and culturally. 'Our struggle is rooted in the history, identity, and aspirations of the Dayak community, and we have paid the price of marginalisation to uphold our integrity and independence. 'We respectfully urge PBK and any other political entities to avoid using the Dayak cause as a political leverage point to gain popularity or score political mileage. 'If your cause is strong, let it stand on its own merit. Do not ride on the Dayak name without truly understanding or representing our struggles on the ground,' he said in a statement. John said Sarawakians deserve to see what PBK stands for in action and not merely by commenting on what other parties are doing. 'True collaboration among Sarawak-based parties must be based on mutual respect, clear boundaries, and recognition of each other's unique identity and struggles,' he added. Nevertheless, he said PBDS remains open to genuine dialogue and cooperation with any party that shares its values of justice, equity, and indigenous empowerment. However, he stressed that such cooperation must not be at the expense of the Dayak community's dignity or political autonomy. 'Let each party speak for its people, work on its mission, and be judged by its performance—not by political theatrics,' he said.
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Bukit Assek rep seeks new Dayak community leader posts for Sentosa
(From fourth left) Joseph, Stanley, Paing, Chieng (right) and others posing during the the 'Ngiling Bidai' Gawai Dayak for Sentosa, Bukit Penyau and Nanga Salim areas. – Photo by Peter Boon SIBU (June 15): Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng has formally requested two additional Dayak community leader posts for zones 1 and 2 in the Sentosa area here from the Sarawak government. Chieng said this move aims to further strengthen coordination and services for the community. 'I hope we will receive good news soon,' he said when speaking at the 'Ngiling Bidai' Gawai Dayak for Sentosa, Bukit Penyau and Nanga Salim areas at a local restaurant here last night. The event was jointly hosted by N51 Bukit Assek Service Centre and Persatuan Peminat Adat Main Asal Salim Bukit Penyau Sibu. Reaffirming his commitment to the community, Chieng pledged to continue championing the 'Program Baik Pulih Rumah' (PPRMS) to help more residents improve their homes. He acknowledged that beyond infrastructure development, greater aid and attention are necessary for the community. 'I will continue to fight for increased resources from the Sarawak government to ensure that no one is left behind or neglected,' he added. However, Chieng also expressed concerns that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST), set to take effect on July 1, will continue to impact the daily expenses of low- and middle-income households. 'Although the government emphasises that only non-essential goods and services will be taxed, we are all aware that in the face of rising living costs and continuous subsidy cuts, this new policy will still impact the daily spending of the low- and middle-income groups.' Chieng commended the Sarawak government for recognising the people's hardship and the rising cost of living. 'The Sarawak government has not remained idle—it has introduced various forms of assistance to ease the burden on the people,' he said. He cited the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS), Sarawak Senior Health Benefits (SCHB), and the yearly RM1,200 pocket money allowance for Sarawakian students attending higher education institutions nationwide as examples of the state's initiatives to alleviate financial burden. 'These initiatives prove that the state government is truly concerned and constantly striving to ensure that no Sarawakian is left behind,' he said. Also in attendance were political secretary to Premier Willam Anut, Temenggong Stanley Geramong, Pemanca Paing Tawi, SUPP Bukit Assek chairman Datuk Chieng Buong Toon, and SUPP Nangka chairman Chua Beng Seng. community leaders Dayak joseph chieng lead Sentosa
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Kenyah beauty Daphne Baun David crowned Sarawak Gawai Queen 2025
Daphne, flanked by Olvin (left) and Mimi, posing for the camera. — Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo MIRI (June 14): A 23-year-old Kenyah from Long Selawan in Baram, Daphne Baun David, was crowned the Sarawak Gawai Queen 2025 at the state-Level 'Gawai Tradisi Carnival' on Friday night. The Miri Division Keligit Orang Ulu 2025 was up against 12 other finalists from across Sarawak vying for the prestigious title at the grand ceremony, held at the banquet hall of the Federation of Orang Ulu Malaysia (Forum) Cultural Centre here. A Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) holder, Daphne walked away with a cash prize of RM15,000, a RM20,000 scholarship from Fajar International College, and two return flight tickets worth RM2,000 sponsored by MASwings. The first runner-up was Olvin Alexandra Moses, a 20-year-old Iban from Kapit, who was Kumang Iban Betong 2025 titleholder. A Bachelor in Civil Engineering student at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), she received RM12,000 in cash and a RM15,000 scholarship from Fajar International College. At third-place was Mimi Wimplinger, a 21-year-old Bidayuh from Kampung Opar in Bau and this year's Miri Division Dayung Sangon, who received RM10,000 in cash and a RM10,000 scholarship from Fajar International College. Mimi is currently pursuing her studies at Teachers Education Institute (IPG) Temenggong Ibrahim Campus in Johor. The 'Best Contemporary Ethnic Dress Award' went to Clara Amanda Buyong, Miri Division's Kumang Iban 2025, who was given RM3,000. The other finalists each received a consolation prize comprising RM3,000 cash and a RM5,000 scholarship from Fajar International College. Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) and Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala, also the chairman of the state-level Gawai Dayak Celebration Organising Committee 2025, officiated at the event. In his remarks, he held the pageant as not only celebrating the festival, but also promoting the understanding, respect and appreciation for Dayak cultural heritage. 'It's more than just a beauty pageant, as it is also a platform to elevate the culture, heritage, and identity of the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, and other Dayak ethnic groups.' He also pointed out the two-day carnival as the second major event in this year's state-level Gawai Dayak celebration, following the successful Gawai Dayak Bazaar held at the Batu Kawa Township in Kuching last month. 'The celebration will continue with the cultural parade, or 'Niti Daun', at Kuching Waterfront this June 21, followed by the Gawai Dayak Dinner Banquet on June 22 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).' Among the dignitaries present were the carnival's joint chairmen, Baram MP Dato Anyie Ngau and Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau. Gawai Tradisi Carnival Kenyah miri Orang Ulu Sarawak Gawai Queen 2025
Barnama
6 days ago
- Barnama
Gawai Kitai Ngiling Bidai 2025 Expected To Draw About10,000 Visitors In Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, June 14 (Bernama) -- About 10,000 visitors are expected to enliven the Gawai Kitai Ngiling Bidai 2025 or Hari Gawai 2025 celebration to be held on June 28 at D'Network@ Setia Alam Lake here. The chairman of the programme's organising committee, Michael Oridecth Dures, said that the Sarawak cultural celebration aims, among other things, to further introduce the uniqueness of the Dayak, Bidayuh, Iban, Hulu and other ethnic groups. He said the programme, to be held for the first time in the Peninsula, was a collaboration between MOD Solutions Enterprise and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). 'We welcome the public to participate in the Gawai Kitai Ngiling Bilai celebration, which is being held for the first time in the Peninsula. "Let us together celebrate the diversity of cultures, especially those in Sarawak, which are among the pillars of the nation's strength," he said at a press conference for the Gawai Kitai Ngiling Bidai 2025 celebration in Setia Alam here today. Michael said the Hari Gawai celebration is also one of the platforms to introduce the uniqueness of Sarawak to the local community as well as to tourists in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Meanwhile, he said this programme is among his team's efforts in supporting the Visit Selangor Year 2025, organised by the Selangor government. 'Among the interesting activities to be held are a cultural workshop and traditional Sarawak music including sapa, as well as the sale of various ethnic foods flown in from the Land of the Hornbills. "Therefore, we invite and welcome everyone to come and experience the uniqueness, friendliness, and hospitality of the people of Sarawak, and take home valuable experiences," he added.
