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Borneo Post
3 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Tourism Ministry eyes longhouse homestays to boost cultural tourism, rural economy
Tiong (second right) raises his glass in celebration of the Gawai Dayak festivities during his visit to several longhouses in Sibu. SIBU (June 3): The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is exploring the potential of transforming longhouses into homestays, offering travellers a chance to experience the unique charm of Sarawak's indigenous culture up close. Its minister, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, said cultural tourism should go beyond mere observation and become a meaningful way to preserve and promote heritage. 'Cultural tourism isn't just about watching from the sidelines. It is a meaningful way to preserve and carry on our cultural heritage, the Gawai spirit, the authentic cuisine, and the traditional crafts of the Dayak community,' he said in a Facebook post. Tiong said if longhouses can be turned into homestays, not only will visitors benefit, but the villagers can also gain directly, helping to uplift the local rural economy. 'If your longhouse is interested in developing into a homestay, feel free to reach out to me or the local Bintulu officers. We'd be happy to explore this together and work towards a win-win development of culture and economy,' he added. The Bintulu MP and Dudong assemblyman also encouraged residents to contact his team if they have any upgrade or development plans for their longhouses. 'Let's move forward hand in hand. As long as we stay united, respect one another, and support each other—not just minding our own backyard—our nation will surely continue to progress,' he said. Meanwhile, Tiong continued his Gawai Dayak visits on the second day of the celebration today. The longhouses visited included Rumah Joseph Ak Gima, Rumah Moses Ak Kamarau, Rumah Joshua Manit Ak Bayu, Rumah Unji Ak Brain, and Rumah Emi Ak Mesa. Gawai Dayak longhouse homestays Tiong King Sing tourism
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
RM50,000 grant slated for new longhouse in Mujong-Baleh
Ugak performs the ribbon-cutting ceremony, prior to the 'Mangkong Tiang'. Seen on his right is the longhouse chieftain TR Gawan Bujai. KAPIT (May 30): An allocation of RM50,000 has been announced for Rumah Gawan Bujai, a newly-completed 30-door longhouse at Nanga Aman in Mujong-Baleh, near here. According to Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, the grant would be channelled to the village security and development committee (JKKK). 'It is to cover the cost of constructing the concrete walkway at the longhouse, and also for tiling works on the 'ruai' (common veranda),' said the Hulu Rajang MP in his speech for the 'Mangkong Tiang' (a ritual where an ironwood bat is used to strike the main pillar of the longhouse, to symbolise house-warming) at Rumah Gawan on Wednesday evening. Adding on, Ugak also conveyed good wishes to the villagers for moving into the new longhouse in time for the Gawai Dayak celebration. He also advised: 'Always cooperate with the elected people's representatives – for this area, work closely with Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai and myself. 'To the JKKK, become the bridge between the villagers and the government. 'Also, in connection with the festive season, be prudent in your spending. 'Buy only the necessary things, and be very mindful of other necessities such as your children's education.' Also present at the event were Kapit Resident's Office administrative officer Rolyn Terrance Janting, Councillor Laban Jaoh, and local community leaders Penghulu Linggi Maseng, Penghulu Anyi Kumbong, Penghulu Sallang Batang, and Tuai Rumah Sengiang Usat. allocation Kapit lead longhouse Rumah Gawan Bujai Wilson Ugak Kumbong
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi: Gas Arabian pens agreement exceeding $221.46mln in value
Riyadh – Gas Arabian Services Company rolled out two agreements with Saudi Power Procurement Company at an aggregated value of SAR 830.63 million on 26 May. The deals cover the design, engineering, procurement, supply, delivery of all equipment and materials, construction, installation, test and commissioning of two gas projects. Gas Arabian highlighted that the two contracts will reflect on its income statements during the years from 2025 to 2027. The two entities will team up to establish a sales gas delivery system to Nairiyah IPP at a value of SAR 504.32 million. Meanwhile, the Rumah IPP project will be implemented at SAR 326.31 million. All Rights Reserved - Mubasher Info © 2005 - 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi-listed GAS bags $221mln contracts for Nairyah, Rumah IPPs
Saudi Arabia - Gas Arabian Services Company (GAS) has signed two contracts with state-run Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), the principal buyer, to develop gas delivery systems for Nairyah and Rumah independent power projects (IPPs). The contract's combined value is 830.64 million Saudi riyals ($221.46 million), the company said in two separate statements to the Saudi stock exchange on Tuesday. The contracts include designing, engineering, procuring, supplying, delivering equipment and materials, constructing, installing, testing, and commissioning delivery systems for the two IPPs. The Nairyah IPP contract is valued at SAR 504.32 million, while the Rumah IPP contract is valued at SAR 326.32 million. The company explained that both contracts include the design, engineering, procurement, supply, and transportation of all equipment and materials, as well as the construction, installation, and commissioning testing of the Rumah IPP. The contract durations for both IPPs are 24 months, the statement said. The contracts are expected to positively impact GAS' financial statements from 2025 to 2027. (Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Argaam
27-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
GAS signs SAR 830.6M contracts with SPPC
Gas Arabian Services Co. (GAS) signed two contracts, on May 25, with the Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC), the principal buyer, with a total value of SAR 830.64 million, excluding value-added tax (VAT). In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the first contract entails the construction of gas pipeline networks to supply the Nairyah Independent Power Project (IPP), valued at SAR 504.32 million, excluding VAT. In a separate statement, the company noted that the second contract involves the construction of gas pipeline networks to supply the Rumah IPP, with a value of SAR 326.32 million, excluding VAT. The company explained that both contracts include the design, engineering, procurement, supply, and transportation of all equipment and materials, as well as the construction, installation, and commissioning testing of the Rumah IPP. Each contract has a duration of 24 months. GAS expects these contracts to have a positive financial impact on its financial statements for the years 2025 through 2027. According to data compiled by Argaam, GAS had recently announced the award of the two contracts with the SPPC, totaling SAR 830.64 million, excluding VAT.
