The Dayaks have been betrayed by the court's ruling on pemakai menoa and pulau galau

By Mengga Mikui

Dayak National Congress [DNC] greets the Dayak community and Sarawak generally its warmest greetings. Today we welcome the new Season in life by walking in the year 2017. Yes, we have walked through the year 2016 - it was a year full of challenges and experience.

Murum Penan artisans earning about RM10,000 in handicraft sales at recent festival at waterfront

KUCHING, December 26, 2016 -  The workmanship of the Murum Penan artisans attracted a favourable number of customers at the recent Sarawak Handicraft Festival, earning them around RM10,000 in sales.

Federal Court's decision on pemakai menoa and pulau galau runs contrary to Dayak customs

 By Mengga Mikui

The Federal Court decision in the case of Govt of Sarawak V TR Sandah Ak Tabau on Dec 20, 2016 was truly a bad tiding to the Dayak community throughout Sarawak, especially for this year-end Christmas Celebration. 

At last long Rika and six other Sarawakians receive their identitty cards

KUCHING, Dec 23, 2016 - Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) and Sarawak 4 Sarawakians (S4S) movement are happy to announce that the case of Rika Herline anak Ji-In, whose identity card has long been outstanding, is finally settled at long last. 

We must not be dispair, but proceed with our cause

CELEBRATING GOD’S LOVE

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16

Each year around Christmas time, I am reminded of God’s love and His giving to us in this love. Love is, in fact, the golden thread that runs through the bible from time man fell in the Garden of Eden until the very end. Love is the very essence and bedrock of our Christian faith.

Ten civil society movements expressing grave concerned with the Federal Court's judgment on pemakai menoa and pulau galau

Joint Statement of Sarawak Civil Society Organisations on the Decision of The Federal Court on the case of Tuai Rumah Sandah Anak Tabau v Director of Forest & State Government of Sarawak

We, the undersigned joint Sarawak Civil Society Organisations, are very disappointed and appalled with the Federal Court’s decision in Kuching, Sarawak on the Dec 20, 2016 on the case of Tuai Rumah Sandah Anak Tabau v Director of Forest & State Government of Sarawak whereby the Federal Court allowed the appeal of the Forest Department and the State Government thus negating the claims of native customary rights (NCR) of the Dayaks over their territorial domains (pemakai menoa) and communal forest reserves (pulau).

Iban customs on "nguai" and "lanting" -

MALAYSIA IN THE HIGH COURT IN SABAH AND SARAWAK AT KUCHING KCH-22NCvC-2/1-2015 5 BETWEEN

MIKI ANAK JINOP (f) [WNKP No. 710315-13-5206) No. 25, Kampung Sebemban 94600 Lundu, Sarawak. … … … … … … … Plaintiff

 AND SEPTIMUS AMIT ANAK MIAW [WNKP No. 380517-13-5037] No. 24, Kampung Sebemban 94600 Lundu, Sarawak. … … … … … … … Defendant

 BEFORE THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE DATO RHODZARIAH BT. BUJANG IN CHAMBER JUDGMENT

The plaintiff and the defendant are blood relatives. The defendant is the plaintiff’s maternal uncle and she sued him in this action for a 1/7th share in a parcel of land held under his name, described as Lot 412, Block 10 Gading – Lundu Land District (“Lot 412”) which land used to belong to the defendant’s grandfather cum the plaintiff’s great grandfather named Sileng ak Merai (Sileng).

After completion of Batang Sadong Bridge, construction work on Batang Lupar Bridge to start in 2018

By Simon Peter

SIMUNJAN, Dec 18, 2016  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, at the opening of the 1.48km Batang Sadong Bridge today, said the government is committed to fulfilling its promises to the people of Sarawak.

Inaugural Btg Sadong Run a success, declares Nancy

 By Simon Peter

BATANG SADONG, December 11, 2016 - Batang Sadong Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has declared that the inaugural Batang Sadong Bridge Run 2016 held here this morning was a success, not only terms of attracting large number of participants, but also in making Batang Sadong constituency a potential tourist destination.

Hydropower reservoirs emit low greenhouse gas, preliminary findings of a research study show

KUCHING, DECEMBER 11, 2016 - Hydropower reservoirs in Sarawak emitted  low greenhouse gas (GHG), in particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) compared to other fossil fuel power sources, a preliminary findings of a research study by an expert showed.

Sarawak Festival of Rights at Old Courthouse

KUCHING, December 10, 2016 - Old Courthouse was a hive of activities today.

Several civil societies, including Amnesty International Malaysia, Save Rivers and Purple Lily, organised a day-long Sarawak Festival of Rights held in conjunction with International Human Rights Day which fell today.

 Civil society leaders launching International Human Rights Day.

"Smart" illegal loggers cannot fool Sarawak Forestry Corporation

BINTULU, Dec 10, 2016  – "Smart" illegal loggers can't hide from the law, even if they try every tricks in their book.

S4S activist Fong Pau Teck handing over Memo to the Queen of England at the British High Commission

KUALA LUMPUR, December 8, 2016- A representative of the Sarawak For Sarawakians (S4S) civil rights group Fong Pau Teck today turned up at the British High Commission here to successfully hand over a Memorandum to the Queen of England.

S4S activist Fong Pau Teck handing over the Memorandum to the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarawak Energy making preparation for the construction of Baleh HEP

KAPIT, Dec 8, 2016 -  Sarawak Energy’s key stakeholders in Baleh and Kapit now have a clearer understanding on the opportunities and socio-economic benefits that will be brought about by the construction of the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (HEP) following a recent briefing conducted by the energy development group. 

 The briefing garnered good participation from the communities from Baleh and Kapit.

No problem in urban settings, but face difficulties to hold assemblies in rural areas,says NGO Report to UN Special Rapporteur

KUCHING, Dec 7, 2016  - Non-governmental organisations and civil societies have been able to hold "several profile assemblies" in major towns due to the tacit support of the state government under Tan Sri Adenan Satem who became Chief Minister three years ago, Sarawak-based civil societies said in their report to the UN Special Rapporteur.

Picture from left: Peter John Jabanm Maina Kiai, Thomas Jalong and Karen Shepherd posing for photograph.

S4S to re-send memo to the Queen of England over alleged non-compliance of Malaysia Agreement by the Malaysian government

KUCHING, December 6, 2016 - A memorandum addressed to Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace will be re-sent after it was returned unopened as the Buckingham Palace had refused to accept it.

NGOs from Sarawak among over 40 protesting the use of timber from Sarawak to build Tokyo Olympic Stadium

Over 40 NGOs deliver letter to IOC cautioning that timber for Olympic Stadium and other venues risks connections to human rights and environmental violations 

Lausanne, Switzerland, December 6, 2016 - As Olympic organizers deliberate on cost-cutting measures for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics , a letter endorsed by 44 organizations was hand-delivered today to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during its winter board meeting, warning Olympic organizers of the high risk that illegal and unsustainable rainforest timber will be used to construct Tokyo’s new Olympic National Stadium and other facilities.

Winding up speech: CM touches on Sarawak tranformation, devolution of power, oil and gas royalty and Najib's commitment

Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem's winding up speech at the state assembly on Nov 30, 2016

SARAWAK TRANSFORMATION: THE WAY FORWARD

• Sarawak has continued to strengthen economic resilience through various measures over the years. Moving forward, there are challenges to be addressed arising from the uncertainties in the global economy and the slowdown in the national economy.

The Prime Minister clearly shows that he is willing to discuss this matter with the State Government and to find solutions to resolve this issue. The State Government is not making a ‘U’ turn on this matter because we believe that Federal and State BN Governments being in the family can resolve this issue amicably between the parties concerned. Diplomacy is better than confrontation. This consultation approach is manifested through the Prime Minister’s regular visits to Sarawak and his approval of many projects during his visits. - Adenan Satem

Three BN parties oppose Hadi's Bill, but PDP thinks differently

 By Cobbold John Lusoi

Recent news and statement with regards to Sarawak MPs to support the Hudud Bill tabled by PAS president Hadi Awang seems to have caused different perspectives and views within BN Sarawak.

PRS and SUPP had stated strong objections to the Bill but Progressive Democratic Party's (PDP) perspectives differs greatly.

Conman arrested for issuing fake SESCO Meter Seizure List order to customers

KUCHING, December 2, 2016 - A man, posing as a Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO) staff, has been arrested by police after reports were lodged against him for  allegedly issuing customers with fake “Meter Seizure List” order for meter tampering.