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Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
NCR land: Activist tells Nurul Izzah to back up words with action
Peter John Jaban KUCHING (July 1): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar should follow up on her comments on Sarawak's Native Customary Rights (NRC) lands by engaging with affected communities and other stakeholders, said Peter John Jaban. While thanking Nurul Izzah for her concern, the rights activist however said such issues have existed for decades, yet has drawn little attention from the federal government. 'If these are the same concerns Nurul Izzah is raising in 2025, the question that must be asked is, why only now? 'For years, NCR landowners have fought alone in the courts, on logging roads, in far-flung longhouses, without legal access or media coverage. Where was the federal attention then?' he told The Borneo Post when contacted yesterday. He was asked to comment on Nurul Izzah's recent statement calling for faster action on surveys and ownership approvals of NCR land in the state, and for a halt to the issuance of new licences on disputed land. Peter said despite Nurul Izzah having held public office and speaking out on various national issues, her engagement on indigenous land issues, particularly in Sarawak, has been minimal. 'Still, her concern is valid to NCR landowners, but concern without clarity is not good enough.' He said without meaningful engagement with Dayak-based organisations or other land rights defenders, her words risk appearing 'superficial, a headline rather than a helping hand'. Nurul Izzah, stressed Peter, ought to meet with NCR landowners and civil society organisations, while also pushing for the reform of state-federal frameworks to ensure that native land rights are respected and 'not just surveyed for administrative convenience'. 'For her advocacy to matter, it must now be backed by real engagement,' he said, adding that Nurul Izzah's influence at the federal level could amplify the realities that local communities have long been trying to highlight. He went on to say that since the perimeter survey programme under Section 6 of the Sarawak Land Code began in 2010, civil society groups, lawyers, and native leaders have raised serious questions about its transparency, implementation, and implications. This has included concerns over the eventual conversion of NCR land into leasehold titles—a process Peter claimed that, in many cases, strips the land of its customary protections. lead ncr land nurul izzah anwar Peter John Jaban
Borneo Post
28-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Kaban Menyadi donates casket to family of man who died in home accident
The dilapidated house in Sungai Sebatuk, Niah, where the late Kenedy fell to his death while repairing the ceiling. MIRI (June 28): Dayak-based non-government organisation (NGO), Kaban Menyadi, has donated a casket for the burial of Kenedy Anak Changing, who lost his life after falling while repairing the ceiling of his house in Sungai Sebatuk, Niah on June 24. According to Kaban Menyadi advisor Thomas Patrick, the organisation received a request for assistance from a local longhouse chief and responded immediately upon learning of the family's predicament. 'Kenedy had been doing odd jobs to support his family. He passed away after falling while repairing the ceiling of their dilapidated house,' he said. 'He leaves behind his wife and four daughters, aged between 10 and 18. All of his children are still in school, and the eldest only began her studies at a university in Peninsular Malaysia last year.' Thomas expressed hope that the donation would help ease the family's burden during this difficult time. 'Our gesture is small but we hope it would lessen their burden, especially since Kenedy was their sole breadwinner,' he said, urging others to come forward to help the family in any other possible means. donation Kaban Menyadi lead longhouse Thomas Patrick
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dayak associations asked to elevate efforts to protect, preserve culture and traditions
(From front third left) Rentap joins the miring ritual to mark the opening of Iban Gawai Night hosted by organising chairman Mabong Unggang. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (May 23): Dayak-based associations have been asked to increase their efforts to preserve and protect the traditions, culture, and arts of the community. In making this call, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu this is vital for the dignity of their communities. 'Support each other's programmes and activities, particularly in showcasing our cultures and identity. When you promote all these, Sarawak will progress and prosper moving forward,' he said at the Iban Gawai Night for the Gawai Dayak Bazaar (GDB) 2025 at MJC Batu Kawa here last night. The Layar assemblyman also invited the public to attend the State Gawai Dayak Open House will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Convention (BCCK) on June 1. He said the open house will be hosted by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Rentap also pointed out that on June 7, a grand joint Gawai Dayak-Kaamatan celebration will be held in Betong. Tonight, the Orang Ulu community will hold the Orang Ulu Gawai Night at GDB 2025, with Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau scheduled to officiate. GDB 2025 will end on Sunday. Dayak Gawai Dayak Bazaar Gerald Rentap Jabu Iban Gawai Night lead
