A solution for the Dayaks?
Written by Seliong anak Wau
The almost 6,000 Iban supporters following YB Gabriel Adit to PKR made it to the national news. The figure may yet be verified but in the report of his speech, Adit, a four-term assemblyperson, told the crowd that the main reason for joining PKR was due to the “political castration” of the Dayaks under the BN state government. We castrate animals in real life. The purpose is to stop reproductive function in male animals. How do we “politically castrate” people?
Is Adit’s statement representative of the majority of Dayaks’ sentiments? Do the Dayaks feel they are being castrated in some ways?
Adit’s view may lack consensus; that is very obvious. If Adit represents the dissatisfaction of the Dayaks, there are Dayaks from the side of the political divide. If Adit’s supporters are passionate about Dayak’s rights as well as alienation, there are Dayaks who feel the present administration had been fair and generous to the Dayaks. But Adit’s statement is a step further: political castration. Read more
Social Business Responsibility Our 21st Century Manifesto
Written by gkm2020
Why Social Business Is Capitalism’s Missing Link. Muhammad Yunus, is a Bangladeshi economist who founded Grameen Bank, helped launch the micro-credit revolution, and was a co-winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.
Now a growing force around the world, micro-credit provides poor people with access to one of the most basic human needs: Capital and/or Seed Money. By making small, unsecured loans of twenty, fifty, or a hundred dollars, Grameen Bank and similar institutions make it possible for a woman with nothing to start or expand a simple business - raising chickens, weaving baskets, husking rice. For tens of millions of families, this modest act has provided a permanent path out of poverty. Read more
More people want Taib to resign
Written by Jetty
Nowadays more and more Sarawakians are getting bolder and bolder in demanding for Abdul Taib Mahmud’s resignation as chief minister of Sarawak. Some time ago it was DAP Ting Tze Hui (Member of Parliament for Meradong).
Recently it was Beginda Minda, publicity chief of Baleh branch of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) who asked Taib to resign. For those remarks Beginda was forced to resign from the party. Now the MP for Bandar Kuching, Chong Chieng Jen has joined the chorus.
In an interview with Malaysiakini, Chong not only asked Taib to resign, but also accused Taib’s family of accumulating “astronomical wealth” through State contracts such as RM300 million for the construction of the new State Assembly building. Many road and building projects have been awarded to CMS and Naim Cendera, both of the companies are owned by Taib’s family members and relatives. Read more
Test Report For Disease Diagnosis: Sakai Mentality.
Never thought that such a disease could be so serious and rampant. It is easy to understand why Dr. Dyaks is very concern about the disease and the publication of his patient’s report testify to the risk Dyaks takes in order to highlight this common disease but seldom properly detected.
The report is good reading and we should all try to keep ourselves healthy and stay away from bad food and bad environment so that we will not be infected by this disease. Remember it is not new, dayakbaru should be aware of this disease, even though it is hard to cure, it is still curable in proper treatment is given at early stage. (Dr. John Brian Anthony).
Written by Dyaks
Date: 11-11-2008
Patient: AUB
Ref: DDSM/1108/001A
From post: http://dayakbaru.com/weblog08/?p=915
Sakai Mentality Part 1 (Inferiority complex test):
1. Sample received - “I don’t need a second hand E320 because I am a poor man living in Kara Lumpur”
2. Observation - Patient shows ill-will towards self-development thus indicate no urgent need to compete, prefer to stagnant and promote low-esteem. Read more
Dayak YB supported systematic alienation of Dayaks Land
Written by Seliong ak Wau
The dissatisfaction over NCR is that the very guardian of Dayak rights has provided legislative support for systematic alienation of Dayaks in their own land.
This list provided by Dr John Brian is the beginning, but it leaves clear indication on its future direction:
- Rumah Nyawin di tebang
- Rumah Umai Kenyah / Kayan Belaga bisi udah di tebang. KTS di beri perintah 90 ribu hectare for tree replanting. Sida diatu mina nanam 1,000 acre - is 90 ribu an asset to KTS or liability?
- Kati gaya temuda rimba bala ke dalam tanah nya deh ?
- Rh late Dato Seri Penghulu Abok,sg. Sera di Sebauh - NCR /Teuda di beri perintah ngagai Bornoe Paper Pulp
- Rh Nading / Rh Unjan - brick long house taken down.
- Kebun kami empu di Sengga - beri ngagai meyadi Taib.
Fact one
There are more Dayak ADUN in the state assembly that any other races. The Dayaks, all share the same traits of being part of their lands. We lived off the land; the un-cloned rubber trees of today and the wild fruits trees of yesteryears. This sentiment over land and land-issues is therefore, not an introduction to the Dayak lawmakers. We don’t expect NCR 101 course for Dayak ADUNs because we share the same roots, passion and sentiments when it comes to land matters. We expect them to empathise; something we don’t see as extra-ordinary. Read more
Let us start this ‘revolution’, shall we, Dayak?
This article is highlighted for many reasons, foremost among them is it reflects the deep divide between Dayak to this very day. I will not say the issues are trivial as it is being highlighted with passion. Instead of running away from perception, we will be better by facing the problem head on. My advise to all as you read / react to this comment, not to look at the difference but look at the similarities of objectives that we would like to achieve as Dayak, together.If we can manage trivialities then we can surely move towards solving the bigger and greater problem. It is a challenge to us all to keep an objective outlook and not dwell in trivialities.
I have subtitled the story told by Knight to help readers to focus on the spirit and intent of the message.
Do we need a Dayak political revolution - Do we want a Dayak political revolution - Do we know how to do it? ( Dr. John Brian Anthony)
Let us start this ‘revolution’, shall we, Dayak? Dr John Brian, take note of your character in this tale. Read more
Agenda Dayak Abad Ke-21 - Lubon Tigong
Video tu diambi maya Dayak Seminar ke-3 ba Miri dalam bulan March 2008.
The Government will not allow any motion from the Opposition
Written by Ari Ujan Belama (AUB)
This is AUB response to another article that reported “DUN motion on land issue- terminated by Speaker”
“This article is outstanding in that it helps us understand the how DUN works from the eyes of AUB. The implication of AUB confirmation that Dayak NCR land are recognized by government means Dayak with land that are being infringed on by Provisional lease should take matters to court immediately. Also, AUB argued that people who are successful do not need a government. How true is this statement? (Dr. John Brian Anthony)
Dayak NCR Land
Well the Dayak only have NCR land and it is being recognised by the State government and also by the Federal Court. If you don’t believe look at the case of Nyawai and other Vs Borneo Pulp and papers and the givernment of Sarawak. Read more
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