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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Nanta leads dignitaries at Kedup Gawai Dayak open house (Video)
Nanta (right) follows Martin's lead while performing the traditional 'Bilangi' dance. SERIAN (June 8): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi led a group of distinguished dignitaries at the Kedup Gawai Dayak Open House hosted by Kedup assemblyman Datuk Martin Ben in Kampung Bunan Gega yesterday. Nanta was accompanied by his wife Datin Seri Angelina Ujang and Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat. Among the other notable guests were Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak director Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, Sarawak Economic Planning Unit director Datu Lester Matthew, Serian District Council chairman Dato Peter Minos, and Serian Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph. Held at the Balai Babuk Barum Hall, the celebration featured cultural performances by the Kampung Mantung Merau cultural troupe and karaoke singing by invited guests. Though it marked the seventh day of Gawai, the festive spirit remained strong, with guests joining in the dancing and singing. A highlight of the day was Nanta and Martin joining in the traditional Bidayuh dance 'Bilangi', to the delight of those in attendance. alexander nanta linggi Kampung Bunan Gega Kedup Gawai Dayak Open House lead
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Yang Di-Pertua Negeri confers Sarawak state honours on 151 individuals
Chan receives his JBS award from Wan Junaidi. KUCHING (May 29): A total of 151 individuals were today conferred with various state honours and awards in recognition of their outstanding service and contributions across multiple fields in Sarawak. The prestigious awards were presented by the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, in a ceremony at the Astana Negeri. The ceremony was witnessed by Wan Junaidi's wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi as well as prominent state officials including Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and his wife Datin Sri Zuraini Abdul Jabbar; Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department, Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai; Deputy State Secretary (Operations), Datu Hii Chang Kee; State Deputy Transport Minister, Dato Henry Harry Jinep; Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Juanda Jaya; and Federal State Secretary, Dato Ahmad Nadzri. Leading the recipients of the Johan Bintang Sarawak (JBS) award were Pemanca Roshidi Junai, Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC) President Rodger Chan Siong Boh, and Bintulu Port CEO Ruslan Abdul Ghani. Meanwhile, former Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo was honoured as the sole recipient of the Johan Bintang Kenyalang (JBK) award. The Pegawai Bintang Sarawak (PBS) award was presented to nine individuals, including Tanjung Dato assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan, Serumbu assemblyman Miro Simuh, and Sarawak Metro Chief Executive Officer Mazli Mustaffa. Fifteen recipients received the Pegawai Bintang Kenyalang (PBK) award, among them Dr Ali Mudin, Juan Ubit, and Madeline George Pau. Twenty individuals were conferred the Ahli Bintang Sarawak (ABS), including DSP Dr Daram Ruer, Peter Supeh (alias James Kator Supes), and Jonthy Bunsi, daughter of the late Bunsi Sat. Eighteen individuals received the Ahli Bintang Kenyalang (ABK) award, with recipients such as Galau Melina, Pauzi Ameng, and Gladys Lim Ai Hui. The Bentara Bintang Sarawak (BBS) award was bestowed upon 24 recipients, including Abdul Rahim Bahtiar, Bunyau Manggeh, and Dayang Salmah Awang Chee. Among those honoured with the Pingat Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (PPC) were Sharifah Rohana Datu Wan Alwi, Catherine Ridu, and Dolhadi Mazuki. The Pingat Perkhidmatan Bakti (PPB) was awarded to 18 individuals, including Lt Col Robert Edward Ngayong, Technologist Cheing Siong Ming, and Bong Lin Sze. The Pingat Perkhidmatan Terpuji (PPT) was presented to 37 recipients, including Affendi Bunchuan, Lily Marlina Abdul Rahman, and Rokiah Ali. Additionally, two individuals received the Pingat Perwira Negeri (PPN) (Bronze) award for their bravery and sacrifice in serving the people: Nehemia Bonel Pantulusang and Nora Ibrahim, daughter of the late Ibrahim Saili. When met by Utusan Borneo , Rodger Chan expressed his deep honour at receiving the JBS award, noting it as his second state award after previously receiving the PBK, which was personally nominated by the late former state Governor Tun Pehin Sri Taib Mahmud. Chan extended his sincere gratitude to his wife Sow Fong, the Premier, and the State Secretary for the recognition. Chan (left) in a photocall with Wan Junaidi after the award ceremony. Besides his role as President of the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber, Chan holds several key positions including President of the Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 5 Alumni Association, CEO of Australia Business Centre Sdn Bhd, and Director of NZ Centre Sdn Bhd and NetInc Technologies Sdn Bhd. He also serves as Deputy President of the Malaysia Zhangzhou Association, council member of the Sarawak Government Early Childhood Development Council, Vice Chairman of the Sarawak Chawan Association, and Sarawak Tian (Chan) Association. Chan is actively involved in numerous NGOs, including Chinese school boards and various chambers of commerce. He was also a founding director of Tunku Putra School. investiture lead Rodger Chan State Honours Wan Junaidi
Sydney Morning Herald
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Webb speaks out, front runner for new top cop emerges
Webb had planned to announce her retirement on May 18, following discussions with her family, to coincide with her first day on the job in 1987. However, her retirement was announced in parliament on Wednesday following leaks to the media. Webb sent internal communications to the force this morning confirming her resignation, stating she was in conversations with the government about work in women's safety and domestic violence. Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon is the firm front runner to replace Webb, multiple sources close to the government and senior police told this masthead on the condition of anonymity so they could speak freely. Lanyon was seconded to the NSW Reconstruction Authority in April last year. He has worked closely with the former chief executive of that authority, Simon Draper, who is now the secretary of the Premier's Department. He was also one of three final candidates for the job when it was given to Webb in 2022, but was hampered by a drunken incident in Goulburn while he was there for an attestation. Other potential contenders include Deputy Commissioners Paul Pisanos and Dave Hudson, and Assistant Commissioners Peter McKenna and Scott Cook. Loading Police Minister Yasmin Catley said Webb 'has had an extremely distinguished career marked by exemplary service. 'I have nothing but heartfelt thanks for her incredible work and admiration for her many significant achievements,' she said. 'She has been a force for change and reform focused on the safety and the wellbeing of the NSW Police … When others would be happy to stick with the status quo, Karen Webb has strived for more. She is a true trailblazer.' As commissioner, Webb has overseen responses to the Bondi massacre, the alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird by off-duty officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, and the Dural caravan terror plot now suspected to be a 'con job' fabricated by organised criminals. Her focus as commissioner has been on children as both victims and perpetrators of crime, domestic violence and sexual assault, helping launch a new online sexual assault reporting system that allows victims to report incidents anonymously, and expanding the Family Liaison Officers program to better support victims and families of victims of crime. Webb also apologised to victims of gay hate crimes and announced a new taskforce to re-examine hundreds of cold murder cases. Police culture has also been a priority, with Webb announcing in November an independent review targeting serial sexual offenders within the force. The review, headed by former Victorian equal opportunity and human rights commissioner Kristen Hilton, will also examine gender issues, bullying, and mental health. Its findings, recommendations and executive summary will be made public, with the first reports due at the end of the year. Webb's landmark career achievement was scoring a historic pay rise for officers. The force was awarded a 19 per cent base pay increase over four years, helping recruit and retain officers. The reforms also allowed officers to job share, work part-time and have flexible work arrangements. She also faced scrutiny for several public gaffes, including her handling of the alleged double murder of Baird and Davies by quoting Taylor Swift in a media interview, and purchasing thousands of dollars worth of gin as gifts, a decision currently being investigated by the police watchdog. She was also criticised for her response to the death of 95-year-old grandmother Clare Nowland, who was Tasered in a Cooma nursing home by police officer Kristian White. Opposition Leader Mark Speakman thanked Webb for her service in a statement. 'I thank Commissioner Webb for her long and loyal service in her various roles in the NSW Police Force. The Minns Labor government must now move quickly to confirm who will lead the force. Our police do an extraordinary job and deserve strong, steady leadership,' he said. Loading Opposition police spokesman Paul Toole also called for a swift replacement. 'If the commissioner is leaving, the government must act swiftly to confirm her replacement. This has been a challenging period, but right now, frontline officers need certainty and leadership. They serve our communities with professionalism and deserve the same from those at the top,' he said. Police Association of NSW President Kevin Morton, who worked with Webb on the police pay increases, congratulated Webb on her years of service. 'As the first female police commissioner, Karen Webb APM has left an undeniable positive mark on the NSW Police Force and the landscape of policing in NSW,' he said. 'We now look to the government to move swiftly and to immediately start the process of appointing a new commissioner to continue the work of recruiting and retaining our police to ensure that the community of NSW is safe and has respect for our men and women in blue.'
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Ceremony honours local heroes who fought alongside Semut commandos
Gerawat (second left) presents a token to one of the recipients. MIRI (May 5): A special ceremony was held in Bario last Saturday to honour Kelabit veterans and the families of local heroes who fought alongside the elite Z-Semut Special Force commandos during World War II. Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Gerawat Gala was present to deliver commemorative tokens to the recipients. In his speech, the Mulu assemblyman said the Semut Operation had not only helped liberate the region but also transformed the lives of the Kelabit community by exposing them to the outside world and Western military culture. 'This resulted in many Kelabit men later joining the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysia Police after World War II,' he said. He added that the event has also become a platform to educate the communities on the important role of the Z-Force special unit and local volunteers in the fight against Japanese forces during the war. The ceremony was organised by Rurum Kelabit Sarawak in collaboration with the N78 Mulu Service Centre. army veterans gerawat gala lead World War II
