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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Organisational success rooted in unity, says Sri Aman MP
Doris (fourth left) officiates the event as (from left) Susan, Angelyn, Anyi, Alice (second right) and others look on. SIBU (May 25): The spirit of unity within an organisation is the key to success and progress, said Sri Aman MP Dato Sri Doris Sophia Brodie. According to her, an organisation's strength is not solely in its membership size, but in its ability to unite toward achieving common goals. 'If we are busy fighting among ourselves, we will lose focus on the original purpose of establishing the organisation, and the development we want to achieve will be stunted,' she said when officiating at the pre-Gawai Dayak celebration here last night. Doris commended the collaborative efforts of four organisations, namely the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu, Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Sibu, Orang Ulu National Union (OUNA) Sibu and Dayak Bidayuh National Union (DBNA) Sibu for working together to make the event a success. She noted the collaboration among various Dayak entities reflects the spirit of togetherness that other organisations should emulate. 'I am very interested in the theme of tonight's event, 'berserakup kitai mansang, begempung kitai senang, segulai sejalai'. However, I would like to add another one, which is 'nuju pemansang' because unity drives development,' she said. Meanwhile, Doris reminded attendees that Gawai Dayak is not just a celebration but a symbol of gratitude for the hard work carried out throughout the year, especially by paddy farmers. 'Gawai Dayak teaches us to appreciate the hard work and the blessings of harvest. This is also in line with the value of unity. When we work together, we reap success together,' she said. She added the pre-Gawai Dayak celebration serves as an important platform for strengthening community relationships and demonstrating the true strength that unity brings. At the event, she announced an allocation of RM15,000 for SIDS Sibu. Additionally, Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana and Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh also allocated RM5,000 and RM10,000, respectively. Among those present were political secretaries to Sarawak Premier Susan Clement and William Anut, SIDS president Dato Alice Jawan, SIDS Sibu chairperson Angelyn Uchi Maseng, Temenggong Stanley Geramong and Cr Sean Wong. Doris Sophia Brodie lead pre-Gawai Dayak celebration unity
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Unity is key to success and progress, says Sri Aman MP at pre-Gawai celebration
Doris (fourth left) officiates the event as (from left) Susan, Angelyn, Anyi, Alice (second right) and others look on. SIBU (May 25): The spirit of unity within an organisation is the key to success and progress, said Sri Aman MP Dato Sri Doris Sophia Brodie. According to her, an organisation's strength is not solely in its membership size, but in its ability to unite toward achieving common goals. 'If we are busy fighting among ourselves, we will lose focus on the original purpose of establishing the organisation, and the development we want to achieve will be stunted,' she said when officiating at the pre-Gawai Dayak celebration here last night. Doris commended the collaborative efforts of four organisations, namely the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu, Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Sibu, Orang Ulu National Union (OUNA) Sibu and Dayak Bidayuh National Union (DBNA) Sibu for working together to make the event a success. She noted the collaboration among various Dayak entities reflects the spirit of togetherness that other organisations should emulate. 'I am very interested in the theme of tonight's event, 'berserakup kitai mansang, begempung kitai senang, segulai sejalai'. However, I would like to add another one, which is 'nuju pemansang' because unity drives development,' she said. Meanwhile, Doris reminded attendees that Gawai Dayak is not just a celebration but a symbol of gratitude for the hard work carried out throughout the year, especially by paddy farmers. 'Gawai Dayak teaches us to appreciate the hard work and the blessings of harvest. This is also in line with the value of unity. When we work together, we reap success together,' she said. She added the pre-Gawai Dayak celebration serves as an important platform for strengthening community relationships and demonstrating the true strength that unity brings. At the event, she announced an allocation of RM15,000 for SIDS Sibu. Additionally, Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana and Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh also allocated RM5,000 and RM10,000, respectively. Among those present were political secretaries to Sarawak Premier Susan Clement and William Anut, SIDS president Dato Alice Jawan, SIDS Sibu chairperson Angelyn Uchi Maseng, Temenggong Stanley Geramong and Cr Sean Wong. Doris Sophia Brodie lead pre-Gawai Dayak celebration unity
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Nani Saban takes Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025 crown
Nani (seated), flanked by Nelly (left) and Amenda, beams with joy after securing the top three spots in the Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025 competition on Saturday night. SIBU: The radiant charm and grace of Nani Saban from Sekuau captured the hearts of the judges, earning her the coveted Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025 on Saturday (May 24) night. The contest was the highlight of the Sibu Dayak pre-Gawai celebration. Nani's triumph was met with cheers and applause as she was crowned the evening's queen, walking away with RM4,000 in cash, a glittering crown, sash, trophy, hamper and a certificate of participation. The first runner-up title, Lulong, was awarded to Nelly Mujan Rogelio from Sungai Asap, Belaga. She received RM3,000 in prize money, along with a sash, trophy, hamper and certificate. Meanwhile, Amenda Alannie Ambrose Luta from Pasai Siong, Sibu, took home the Selinggar Matahari (third place) title, winning RM2,000 and the accompanying prizes of a sash, trophy, hamper and certificate. Seven other finalists Natasha Malviana Nyandang, Fravelian Jelika Radi, Adreana Filsie Sanau Anselm, Manisha Vyonnie Gelebat, Juliana Ungan Merayang, Olivia Ceilo Oliver and Anesonia Aking — were each recognised with a RM800 cash prize and a certificate of participation. The awards were presented by Sri Aman MP, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie. Joining her were political secretary to the Premier of Sarawak Susan Clement Ingun, president of the Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Datuk Alice Jawan and chairperson of SIDS Sibu Angelyn Uchi Maseng.
Economist
20-05-2025
- General
- Economist
How to realise the opportunities for small island developing states under the BBNJ Agreement
The UN's Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the 'high-seas treaty', provides a framework for equitable access to, and sustainable management of, marine resources in areas of the ocean beyond national territory. As significant stakeholders, small island developing states (SIDS) stand to benefit greatly from the agreement. But first they must overcome challenges related to ratification, capacity-building and implementation. Participants at this 'How to' session strategised how to help SIDS maximise the potential of the BBNJ agreement, with a particular focus on the ratification process. Discussions explored how to resolve obstacles preventing broader adoption of the treaty and how to develop incentives or mechanisms that can drive ratification among non-signatory SIDS. The workshop focused on how to transpose the agreement's provisions into national frameworks and how to create capacity-building programmes to support asset-sharing, utilise marine genetic resources efficiently and incorporate environmental impact assessments. The session examined funding models, international partnerships and the integration of traditional knowledge into marine governance. Attendees left with an understanding of the steps needed to encourage the ratification and implementation of the BBNJ Agreement and unlock its benefits for SIDS. Speakers:
Vancouver Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Surrey nurse on maternity leave donates breast milk to help tiniest patients
Like many expectant moms, Sandeep Thiara-Basi was worried about breastfeeding. The Surrey nurse works in the family birthing unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital and had seen new mothers struggle to get breastfeeding started, even more so when the infants were premature. Would her baby latch properly? Would it be difficult? Would she have enough milk? Breastfeeding was difficult: 'She wouldn't latch, she struggled, got red in the face. She would cry and I was stressed,' said Thiara-Basi. The new mom who, who gave birth to Nyra at Surrey Memorial in September 2024, was desperate. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'I went down the Reddit rabbit hole trying to figure out what was wrong.' The reason breastfeeding was challenging for her was the opposite of what she expected: she had so much milk, her newborn simply couldn't manage. She had to switch to bottle-feeding her own breast milk to Nyra, one of the many adjustments breastfeeding mothers can make with the support of their midwife or health care provider. 'The first time I pumped I got two bottles,' said Thiara-Basi. 'It was so much more than she needed.' Her milk was so abundant she filled the family's freezer after just 3 weeks. Thiara-Basi didn't want it to go to waste. That's when she reached out to B.C. Women's Provincial Milk Bank . The B.C. Women's Provincial Milk Bank accepts raw milk donations from nursing mothers, collects, screens, pasteurizes and pools it to distribute to those who need more milk for their infants than they can produce. Many are preemies, whose mothers aren't producing enough. That comforted Thiara-Basi, who had worked with premature infants at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Breast milk offers many benefits to infants, including protection against certain illnesses and diseases, and it lowers the risk of asthma, obesity, Type 1 diabetes, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the CDC . The process was simple. 'I went on the Milk Bank website, put in my information and the next day they called me,' said Thiara-Basi. After the initial call, a nurse went through her health history with her on the phone. She had to get the OK from her family doctor, and go through a short health screening to ensure she was producing enough, and did not have any medical conditions that would prevent her from donating, such as HIV, hepatitis or other communicable diseases. Carrie Stefanson, a spokesperson for Fraser Health, said donations are voluntary and the Milk Bank accepts any amount of appropriately stored milk once the donor has been screened. Some bereaved birth parents choose to donate their milk in honour of their child. Fraser Health participates in the Baby Friendly Initiative, a global initiative developed by the WHO and UNICEF, which provides to support mothers in breastfeeding, including milk donation programs. Human Milk Donation Day, also known as World Donor Milk Day, is celebrated on May 19 to highlight the importance of human milk donors and their contributions to nourishing vulnerable babies, particularly those in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). 'The Baby Friendly Initiative team at Fraser Health is grateful to all milk donors for providing raw human milk donations,' said Stefanson. Seven months after her first donation, Thiara-Basi has donated 100,725 cubic centimetres of milk, over 100 litres. 'My husband is so supportive,' said Thiara-Basi. 'He takes the baby while I pump and sterilize everything.' When she has enough, she packs it in a cooler, and her mother picks it up and drops it off at the nearby public health unit. 'It feels so good to be able to help other families,' said Thiara-Basi. Most importantly, Nyra is thriving and in good health: it's what she hopes for every newborn that receives the milk she donates. For more information about becoming a breast milk donor, or receiving donated breast milk, go to . dryan@
