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Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
S'wak Deputy Minister backs Fazzrudin for FAS presidency
Rentap expressee his hope that Fazzrudin will secure the presidency at the upcoming FAS Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 14. KUCHING (May 29): Chief Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman is the right person to lead the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS), said State Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu. He expressed his hope that the Kuching City Football Club chairman will secure the presidency at the upcoming FAS Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 14. 'I hope Fazzrudin will be able to lead FAS because we can see that football is a sport that can really lift our spirits wherever we are, be it in the villages or towns and anywhere else. 'I think he is the right choice to be the next FAS president. He had served as assistant chef de mission for football in Sukma just like what I did in Sukma Terengganu. 'Furthermore, he has the experience as Kuching City Football Club chairman and is familiar with FAS key strengths for the role,' Rentap told reporters after the press conference on the ASF Asian Individual Championships and ASF Asian Doubles Championships at a hotel here today. He added that Fazzrudin, who is also the Tupong assemblyman, is actively involved with youth development and athletics, serving as patron of the Axis Club. Rentap, who is Layar assemblyman, further emphasised the importance of nurturing football talent at the grassroots level. 'The Petronas Youth Football Closed Tournament is a collaborative programme that has helped develop young talents in the Under-10, Under-12 and Under-16 age categories and is a step in the right direction. 'We are hoping that it can develop into a football league for Sarawak but we are focusing on developing the young players. 'If we don't have young players how are we going to find senior players later?' he said. FAS fazzrudin abdul rahman Gerald Rentap Jabu presidency
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Produce Scholarly Works On Rentap, Bukit Sadok To Preserve Sarawak's Heritage
KUCHING, May 24 (Bernama) -- Local literary works detailing the events at Bukit Sadok, which chronicle the struggles of Iban warrior Rentap, should be produced comprehensively to preserve Sarawak's historical heritage, State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. Such books must be rich in historical facts about Rentap's heroism, including thorough research on whether the warrior had any links to piracy during the Brooke administration, he said. 'If possible, conduct studies from our historical perspective because there are connections to piracy. Was Rentap truly involved? Therefore, undertake historical research like what Datuk Dr Sanib Said has done... perhaps we can write this book from our perspective, supported by facts.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Produce scholarly works on Rentap, Bukit Sadok to preserve Sarawak's heritage
KUCHING: Local literary works detailing the events at Bukit Sadok, which chronicle the struggles of Iban warrior Rentap, should be produced comprehensively to preserve Sarawak's historical heritage, State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. Such books must be rich in historical facts about Rentap's heroism, including thorough research on whether the warrior had any links to piracy during the Brooke administration, he said. 'If possible, conduct studies from our historical perspective because there are connections to piracy. Was Rentap truly involved? Therefore, undertake historical research like what Datuk Dr Sanib Said has done... perhaps we can write this book from our perspective, supported by facts. 'A second book could be the story of 'Merpati Jepang' (pre-Brooke rule historical figure), the 'seed of power' in Sarawak, because Sarawak back then was not like today, it extended to Lidah Tanah and Siniawan,' he said. Abang Johari said this at the Sarawak Premier Book Awards ceremony hosted by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here last night. Bukit Sadok, located in the Betong district, was the site where Rentap, whose full name was Libau anak Ningkan, built a fortress to defend against the forces of Charles Brooke. Abang Johari also encouraged Sarawakian writers to use native dialects in their literary works to reflect and preserve the state's rich cultural identity through writing.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Produce scholarly works on Rentap, Bukit Sadok
KUCHING: Local literary works detailing the events at Bukit Sadok, which chronicle the struggles of Iban warrior Rentap, should be produced comprehensively to preserve Sarawak's historical heritage, State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. Such books must be rich in historical facts about Rentap's heroism, including thorough research on whether the warrior had any links to piracy during the Brooke administration, he said. 'If possible, conduct studies from our historical perspective because there are connections to piracy. Was Rentap truly involved? Therefore, undertake historical research like what Datuk Dr Sanib Said has done... perhaps we can write this book from our perspective, supported by facts. 'A second book could be the story of 'Merpati Jepang' (pre-Brooke rule historical figure), the 'seed of power' in Sarawak, because Sarawak back then was not like today, it extended to Lidah Tanah and Siniawan,' he said. Abang Johari said this at the Sarawak Premier Book Awards ceremony hosted by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here last night. Bukit Sadok, located in the Betong district, was the site where Rentap, whose full name was Libau anak Ningkan, built a fortress to defend against the forces of Charles Brooke. Abang Johari also encouraged Sarawakian writers to use native dialects in their literary works to reflect and preserve the state's rich cultural identity through writing.
Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Premier encourages Sarawak-centric historical works, proposes focus on Bukit Sadok and Siniawan
Abang Johari (centre) during a photo call with other VIPs and winners. – Photo by UKAS KUCHING (May 24): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged local writers and researchers to produce more fact-based books on Sarawak's history, highlighting the importance of documenting the state's past from a local perspective. Delivering his keynote address at the Sarawak Premier's Best Book Awards Ceremony 2025 dinner here last night, Abang Johari proposed two historical topics as potential subjects for in-depth research and publication. The first, he said, should focus on Bukit Sadok and the role of Rentap, a legendary Iban warrior who resisted Brooke rule. 'One of the topics that can be highlighted is the story of Bukit Sadok and the role of Rentap. If possible, the study should be done from our own perspective, based on our history. 'This is because there is a connection between the story and the issue of piracy, and it needs to be probed whether there really is a connection between Rentap and piracy,' he said. The second topic he proposed covers Lidah Tanah and Siniawan, which he described as historical centres of governance prior to the era of Rajah James Brooke. He suggested that the narrative could explore figures such as Merpati Jepang and Datuk Patinggi Ali, who were influential in those areas. 'Sarawak at that time was not like it is now. The area of governance was from Lidah Tanah to Siniawan, but the 'seat of power' was in Lidah Tanah.' He also emphasised the importance of studying the relationship between the Bidayuh and Malay communities and the unity that existed between them in the past. 'There are many historical values before and during the reign of James Brooke that revolved around Lidah Tanah and Siniawan,' he said. In view of this, Abang Johari proposed the construction of a four-lane road to Bau, passing through Siniawan, to attract tourists and promote heritage tourism. 'It is possible to write books from the perspective of our history with the materials that we can document. We encourage writers and researchers to write with facts,' he added. During the event, the Premier announced an increase in cash prizes for the Sarawak Premier's Best Book Awards to encourage higher quality and fact-based publications. The prize for the External Publication category has been increased from RM5,000 to RM10,000, while for the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Publication category, the prize has been raised from RM8,000 to RM15,000. In the DBP Publication category, the book titled Empurau: Ikan Eksotik Sarawak, co-authored by Emilyn Badut, Mohd Saiful Maifin, and Siti Hawa Mohamad Ali, won RM8,000, a letter of recognition, and a copy of the book published by DBP. In the External Publication category, Negeri Santubong: Sejarah Awal Sarawak 300 ESS–1647 ES by Datu Dr Sanib Said earned the RM5,000 cash prize, along with a letter of recognition and a DBP-published copy. Among those present at the ceremony were Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, heads of departments, and other dignitaries. Abang Johari Tun Openg book publication history writers
