http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/27/sarawak/6338706&sec=sarawak
Thursday May 27, 2010
Sharon has many talents, and is showing it a step at a time
By STEPHEN COLLIN
sarawakstar@thestar.com.my
SHARON Jit Lugun was born in Kuala Lumpur in September 1994 to a Punjabi mother and a Kelabit father. After approximately two years, she and her family relocated to Kuching where she has been living ever since. She is currently doing her level one of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education at Tunku Putra School.
This 16-year-old comes from a family that has a rich music background.
Her grandmother on her mother’s side is a prolific singer who sang at temples while her father is an amazing singer who taught Sharon to sing from a young age.
PHOTO: Versatile singer: Sharon performing on stage
She cited the latter as a cultural talent among members of the Kelabit ethnic group, a talent that gets passed on from one generation to the other.
Coming from a family that puts emphasis on education, she has Business Studies and English as her favourite subjects.
She started performing at the early age of seven. She started singing in Kelabit with a group of 13 girls called Kan’id, which means cousins, as the group was comprised of cousins.
With the group, she performed at the Rainforest World Music Festival for three years. She sang, danced and co-wrote the songs the group performed. She has also performed at different local gigs and functions.
PHOTO: Supportive family: Sharon (second from left) posing with (from left) her mother Nikki Lugun, her sister Karen and father Isaac Lugun.
In 2008, the group released a ten-song first album in Kelabit named Kan’id featuring the songs they had performed at the Rainforest Festival.
“I also play the sape (an Orang Ulu lute),” she said.
She started playing the instrument at the age of seven.
On her own now, she is working on a new album that will be released at the end of the year.
However, the first song in the album, No Intentions, produced by influential Malaysian producer Audi Mok, is currently getting airplay.
The song not only speaks of her talents but also about how her experiences are the greatest inspiration when it comes to song-writing.
Inspiration hit her while she was on an airplane from South Korea and thinking about the situation she had faced a few weeks earlier. She grabbed her pen and wrote the song at the back of the boarding pass since she had no paper.
When she got home, she played the song on her guitar and this is how the song came to be.
It speaks about falling in love with no intentions and directions, and its repercussions. The video of this song, that was written in ten minutes, is expected to come out at the end of the month.
The way she learned to play the guitar is also fascinating. Last year, she taught herself to play the guitar within a week, as a result of boredom. Prior to this, she had other guitarists to strum for her. Playing the guitar has helped her in music creation and performing without depending on others.
Prior to recording No Intentions, she did covers of songs like I Am Yours by Jason Mraz and Hating On the Club by Rihanna.
She has also done covers like Stand by Me by Ben E. King and Summertime composed by George Gershwin for Porgy and Bess.
“I also performed at the Green International Festival last year, the launch of The Star, Night of Expressions at Inti College and other local functions,” said Sharon.
She listens to a wide range of genres like R&B, pop, folk and jazz.
Singing in alto, she said her rich background and passion for music helped her develop her talents.
She collaborated with the African group Sound Circus in their album Something About You where she contributed background vocals.
Apart from singing, Sharon is a debater. She is a two-time semi-finalist at the World School Debating Championship organised by Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak.
Last year, she won the second-best speaker title and her team won the most promising team title after making it to the semi-finals in their first attempt at the competition.
Although she loves singing, she wants to pursue a career in law. She likes standing up for herself and others and human rights is closest to her heart.
Currently, she is in the cast of Making a Difference, a production that is part of the Sarawak Youth Rally to be held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on July 23.
She is also an avid reader and her favourite novels are Kite Runner and The Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. It made her cry, she said.
She is also engrossed in the work of Enid Blyton.
Her guiding principle is to strive to do the best.
Her biggest contradiction, she said, is that people think she’s shy and reserved while she’s really outgoing and light-hearted.
The future holds good things for her and she is taking it a step at time to reach her goals.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Rurum Kelabit to hold delegates conference
http://tribune.my/prime/156-rurum-kelabit-to-hold-delegates-conference.html
Rurum Kelabit to hold delegates conference
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:32
KUCHING: Rurum Kelabit Sarawak (RKS) will be holding its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) to elect members of its State Council, the organisation’s governing body at the Dynasty Hotel, Miri on June 2.
A total of 50 delegates and 150 observers are expected. There may be some changes in the membership of the State Council following the TDC.
This was disclosed by RKS president, Gerawat Gala.
He said that all five RKS branches and its Wanita Wing have successfully held their triennial general meetings as required by the Registrar of Society. The theme for the TDC is “Building a Progressive and Resilient Community”.
He hoped that the new leadership of RKS after the TDC would continue to drive RKS forward as a platform for the community’s progress and building the community’s resilience to achieve Vision 2020.
“Although RKS has done well in the last three years there is always room for improvement,” he pointed out.
The organisation has two new faces in the leadership at the branch level. In the Women’s Wing, its veteran and long serving leader, Datin Sri Mariam Balan Seling has decided to hand over the leadership to her deputy, school principal Connie Aping Trang while the new Bintulu branch chairman is entrepreneur Felix George Ukab. The others who were returned unopposed as branch chairman are Cr. John Trawe (Bario Branch), Petrus Raja (Marudi Branch), Dick Bala (Pujut Miri Branch) and Datu Robert Lian Balangalibun (Kuching Branch).
The RKS Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) will start from 8.30 am until 1pm June 2. An Appreciation and Installation Dinner will be held at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club, Miri starting 6.30 pm.
Special Adviser in the Chief Minister’s Office, Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Satem who is also affectionately known among the Kelabit community as Datuk Amar Maran Ribad, will be the guest of honour at the dinner.
On behalf of the Kelabit community, the president wishes to extend his warm Gawai greetings to all his Dayak colleagues and hopes that the new season will bring abundant blessings for the Dayak community.
Invitation letters to the TDC had been sent to the delegates and observers.
The dinner tickets are on sale since May15. Contact chairman of the dinner organising committee, Tusan Na’an (019-8554642) for the dinner tickets.
For more information on the TDC programmes, log onto rks@ rurum.org.my or call 019-885 1022 (Musa Adun Paran) or 013-805 6640 (Caroline Agan S. Bala Raja).
Rurum Kelabit to hold delegates conference
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:32
KUCHING: Rurum Kelabit Sarawak (RKS) will be holding its Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) to elect members of its State Council, the organisation’s governing body at the Dynasty Hotel, Miri on June 2.
A total of 50 delegates and 150 observers are expected. There may be some changes in the membership of the State Council following the TDC.
This was disclosed by RKS president, Gerawat Gala.
He said that all five RKS branches and its Wanita Wing have successfully held their triennial general meetings as required by the Registrar of Society. The theme for the TDC is “Building a Progressive and Resilient Community”.
He hoped that the new leadership of RKS after the TDC would continue to drive RKS forward as a platform for the community’s progress and building the community’s resilience to achieve Vision 2020.
“Although RKS has done well in the last three years there is always room for improvement,” he pointed out.
The organisation has two new faces in the leadership at the branch level. In the Women’s Wing, its veteran and long serving leader, Datin Sri Mariam Balan Seling has decided to hand over the leadership to her deputy, school principal Connie Aping Trang while the new Bintulu branch chairman is entrepreneur Felix George Ukab. The others who were returned unopposed as branch chairman are Cr. John Trawe (Bario Branch), Petrus Raja (Marudi Branch), Dick Bala (Pujut Miri Branch) and Datu Robert Lian Balangalibun (Kuching Branch).
The RKS Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) will start from 8.30 am until 1pm June 2. An Appreciation and Installation Dinner will be held at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club, Miri starting 6.30 pm.
Special Adviser in the Chief Minister’s Office, Datuk Amar Haji Adenan Satem who is also affectionately known among the Kelabit community as Datuk Amar Maran Ribad, will be the guest of honour at the dinner.
On behalf of the Kelabit community, the president wishes to extend his warm Gawai greetings to all his Dayak colleagues and hopes that the new season will bring abundant blessings for the Dayak community.
Invitation letters to the TDC had been sent to the delegates and observers.
The dinner tickets are on sale since May15. Contact chairman of the dinner organising committee, Tusan Na’an (019-8554642) for the dinner tickets.
For more information on the TDC programmes, log onto rks@ rurum.org.my or call 019-885 1022 (Musa Adun Paran) or 013-805 6640 (Caroline Agan S. Bala Raja).
Friday, April 30, 2010
Broadband reduces rural-urban digital divide
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=27216
Broadband reduces rural-urban digital divide
Posted on April 30, 2010, Friday
KUALA LAWAS: The Sarawak Rural Broadband Initiative (SRBI) has reduced rural-urban digital divide and brought the state’s rural areas into the global village with vast socio-economic development opportunities.
Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to introduce broadband in the rural areas, including schools, for free in its drive for 50 per cent Internet penetration rate by the end of this year.
Second Minister of Planning and Resource Management Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said this at the launching of SRBI by Sacofa Sdn Bhd and Danawa Resources Sdn Bhd for SK Kuala Lawas and SK Kampung Seberang at Kampung Dato here Tuesday.
He pointed out that IT and ICT expansion into rural areas in the state should result in a quantum leap in knowledge and economic returns and opportunities through the access into the global market stage.
“Small places such as those in Bario are now in the world stage with promotion in the Internet, drawing more tourists and with SRBI, we can bring the world closer to us and vice-versa,” he said.
“Products and places we take for granted can be packaged into attractive tourism products as they are unique to outsiders.”
Awang Tengah pointed out that SRBI in rural areas such Julau, Semop and Kuala Lawas, would benefit both students and the local community from the exposure and availability of the facilities and service.
He urged the community and villager leaders to learn to use such facilities in their area to keep up with the changes and enhance their knowledge which were available at the click of the button.
Sacofa was entrusted with setting up of communication towers according to international standards in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while Danawa is involved in spearheading the wi-fi technology for broadband connections in the state.
Managing director of Sacofa Sdn Bhd Abang Jemat Abang Bujang said the SRBI programme was a joint venture project between Sacofa and Danawa Resources as the catalyst of human capital and technological development as outlined by the Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the PBB convention in Miri in 2007.
The main challenges when integrating technology in education for rural schools throughout Sarawak were the lack of funding, and limitation in terms of physical and communication infrastructure.
Under the Cambridge ICT Starters programme, the Intel Classmate PCs resolves some of these issues because it is a rugged mobile device and offers wireless connectivity.
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Water Supply) Sylvester Entri, Lawas member of parliament Datuk Henry Sum, Bukit Kota assemblyman Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang, Ba Kelalan assemblyman Nelson Balang Rining, permanent secretary to the Ministry of Public Utilities Ubaidillah Latip, Abang Jemat and Limbang Resident Maria Hasman were among those present.
Broadband reduces rural-urban digital divide
Posted on April 30, 2010, Friday
KUALA LAWAS: The Sarawak Rural Broadband Initiative (SRBI) has reduced rural-urban digital divide and brought the state’s rural areas into the global village with vast socio-economic development opportunities.
Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to introduce broadband in the rural areas, including schools, for free in its drive for 50 per cent Internet penetration rate by the end of this year.
Second Minister of Planning and Resource Management Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said this at the launching of SRBI by Sacofa Sdn Bhd and Danawa Resources Sdn Bhd for SK Kuala Lawas and SK Kampung Seberang at Kampung Dato here Tuesday.
He pointed out that IT and ICT expansion into rural areas in the state should result in a quantum leap in knowledge and economic returns and opportunities through the access into the global market stage.
“Small places such as those in Bario are now in the world stage with promotion in the Internet, drawing more tourists and with SRBI, we can bring the world closer to us and vice-versa,” he said.
“Products and places we take for granted can be packaged into attractive tourism products as they are unique to outsiders.”
Awang Tengah pointed out that SRBI in rural areas such Julau, Semop and Kuala Lawas, would benefit both students and the local community from the exposure and availability of the facilities and service.
He urged the community and villager leaders to learn to use such facilities in their area to keep up with the changes and enhance their knowledge which were available at the click of the button.
Sacofa was entrusted with setting up of communication towers according to international standards in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications Multimedia Commission (MCMC) while Danawa is involved in spearheading the wi-fi technology for broadband connections in the state.
Managing director of Sacofa Sdn Bhd Abang Jemat Abang Bujang said the SRBI programme was a joint venture project between Sacofa and Danawa Resources as the catalyst of human capital and technological development as outlined by the Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the PBB convention in Miri in 2007.
The main challenges when integrating technology in education for rural schools throughout Sarawak were the lack of funding, and limitation in terms of physical and communication infrastructure.
Under the Cambridge ICT Starters programme, the Intel Classmate PCs resolves some of these issues because it is a rugged mobile device and offers wireless connectivity.
Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Water Supply) Sylvester Entri, Lawas member of parliament Datuk Henry Sum, Bukit Kota assemblyman Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, Batu Danau assemblyman Paulus Palu Gumbang, Ba Kelalan assemblyman Nelson Balang Rining, permanent secretary to the Ministry of Public Utilities Ubaidillah Latip, Abang Jemat and Limbang Resident Maria Hasman were among those present.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/26/sarawak/6130401&sec=sarawak
Monday April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
By STEPHEN THEN
stephenthen@thestar.com.my
KELABIT graduates who had benefited from financial assistance given by the Rurum Kelabit Association and the Government have been urged to ‘’return favour’’ by helping their community’s needy and poor students.
Batu Danau assemblyman Palu Paulus Gumbang said Kelabit graduates can play a bigger role in helping their community by contributing not only financial assistance but also their expertise and knowledge.
“Many Kelabits have made it to the very top in the corporate sectors and also in the Government. They even have a minister in the Federal Cabinet, Datuk Seri Idris Jala (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Key Performance Index).
“There are also a number of prominent corporate leaders who are Kelabit, for example here in Shell Sarawak. There are also many Kelabits who are handling top positions overseas. All of them have a vital role to play in helping the rest of the community come up and become successful, especially the children from needy families,’’ he said on Saturday during the annual Rurum Kelabit Education Unit dinner in Miri.
Paulus, who represented Second Planning and Resources Management Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, said the state government appreciated the contribution of the Kelabits in the development of the various socio-economic and industrial sectors in the state and country.
He praised the Kelabits for being hardworking and God-fearing and for their determination to succeed.
“The Kelabits had always placed great emphasis on education. This had proven to be the turning point in bringing the Kelabits out of poverty (in the late 1900s). I hope the other minority ethnic groups in Sarawak will learn from the Kelabits and also take steps to help their community prosper through active education,’’ he said.
During the dinner, the association handed over financial incentives to three dozen Kelabit students who had emerged top scorers in the UPSR, SPM and STPM exams last year.
Monday April 26, 2010
Kelabit graduates urged to help the needy and poor students
By STEPHEN THEN
stephenthen@thestar.com.my
KELABIT graduates who had benefited from financial assistance given by the Rurum Kelabit Association and the Government have been urged to ‘’return favour’’ by helping their community’s needy and poor students.
Batu Danau assemblyman Palu Paulus Gumbang said Kelabit graduates can play a bigger role in helping their community by contributing not only financial assistance but also their expertise and knowledge.
“Many Kelabits have made it to the very top in the corporate sectors and also in the Government. They even have a minister in the Federal Cabinet, Datuk Seri Idris Jala (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Key Performance Index).
“There are also a number of prominent corporate leaders who are Kelabit, for example here in Shell Sarawak. There are also many Kelabits who are handling top positions overseas. All of them have a vital role to play in helping the rest of the community come up and become successful, especially the children from needy families,’’ he said on Saturday during the annual Rurum Kelabit Education Unit dinner in Miri.
Paulus, who represented Second Planning and Resources Management Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, said the state government appreciated the contribution of the Kelabits in the development of the various socio-economic and industrial sectors in the state and country.
He praised the Kelabits for being hardworking and God-fearing and for their determination to succeed.
“The Kelabits had always placed great emphasis on education. This had proven to be the turning point in bringing the Kelabits out of poverty (in the late 1900s). I hope the other minority ethnic groups in Sarawak will learn from the Kelabits and also take steps to help their community prosper through active education,’’ he said.
During the dinner, the association handed over financial incentives to three dozen Kelabit students who had emerged top scorers in the UPSR, SPM and STPM exams last year.
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/26/sarawak/6130500&sec=sarawak
Monday April 26, 2010
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
THE Rurum Kelabit Sarawak Association education unit is embarking on a project to record their community’s oral history into written text.
It is one of eight innovative projects undertaken by the association, said the unit’s chairperson Lucy Bulan Sineh Raben Bala.
The other projects are a Kelabit to English dictionary, setting up their own preschools in Bario and Miri, standardising the Kelabit writing and spelling system, producing reading materials in Kelabit, translating the English bible into the Kelabit language, setting up leadership training camps throughout Sarawak and starting an information data bank on Kelabit graduates.
“It is important for our future generation to know the past struggles of their forefathers and for the future generation not to lose sight of the rich heritage of our community, especially our language and traditions,’’ she said during the education unit’s annual dinner in Miri on Saturday.
Rurum Kelabit Sarawak president Gerawat Gala, in his speech, said education had always been one of the association’s priorities. He said the education unit had done a great job in helping Kelabit children attain high scores in public examinations.
“It is very important for us to strive for excellence in everything we do and sustain these success because we are a small community. We must make up for our small numbers by our quality,’’ he said.
He hoped that Kelabit graduates will excel in more professional and business fields to extend the influence of the community in more vital sectors in the state and country.
Monday April 26, 2010
Association to write about the history of Kelabit people
THE Rurum Kelabit Sarawak Association education unit is embarking on a project to record their community’s oral history into written text.
It is one of eight innovative projects undertaken by the association, said the unit’s chairperson Lucy Bulan Sineh Raben Bala.
The other projects are a Kelabit to English dictionary, setting up their own preschools in Bario and Miri, standardising the Kelabit writing and spelling system, producing reading materials in Kelabit, translating the English bible into the Kelabit language, setting up leadership training camps throughout Sarawak and starting an information data bank on Kelabit graduates.
“It is important for our future generation to know the past struggles of their forefathers and for the future generation not to lose sight of the rich heritage of our community, especially our language and traditions,’’ she said during the education unit’s annual dinner in Miri on Saturday.
Rurum Kelabit Sarawak president Gerawat Gala, in his speech, said education had always been one of the association’s priorities. He said the education unit had done a great job in helping Kelabit children attain high scores in public examinations.
“It is very important for us to strive for excellence in everything we do and sustain these success because we are a small community. We must make up for our small numbers by our quality,’’ he said.
He hoped that Kelabit graduates will excel in more professional and business fields to extend the influence of the community in more vital sectors in the state and country.
Friday, April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/4/23/sarawak/6111988&sec=sarawak
Friday April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
SEKOLAH Kebangsaan Bario has been adopted as the second school under the Smart Partnership Programme (Program Perkongsian Pintar) by the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).
The first was Sekolah Tunku Putra in Kuching.
SWWS chairperson Nancy Shukri said, with the adoption, pupils of SK Bario would be motivated to excel in their studies and eventually be outstanding students despite being in a remote area.
SK Bario, located at the Kelabit Highlands in Baram, has 162 pupils in Primary One to Six and pre-school.
The pupils comprise Kelabit (109), Penan (24), Malay (seven), Lun Bawang (seven), Chinese (four), Indian (two), Kadazan (three) and others (six).
The school has 12 teachers with Dara Tigan @ Dora Tigan as the headmistress.
Meanwhile, in line with the adoption programme, Nancy donated RM3,000 to the school’s Parents-Teacher Association to purchase writing materials and indoor games for the pupils.
Friday April 23, 2010
SK Bario adopted under smart-partnership programme
SEKOLAH Kebangsaan Bario has been adopted as the second school under the Smart Partnership Programme (Program Perkongsian Pintar) by the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).
The first was Sekolah Tunku Putra in Kuching.
SWWS chairperson Nancy Shukri said, with the adoption, pupils of SK Bario would be motivated to excel in their studies and eventually be outstanding students despite being in a remote area.
SK Bario, located at the Kelabit Highlands in Baram, has 162 pupils in Primary One to Six and pre-school.
The pupils comprise Kelabit (109), Penan (24), Malay (seven), Lun Bawang (seven), Chinese (four), Indian (two), Kadazan (three) and others (six).
The school has 12 teachers with Dara Tigan @ Dora Tigan as the headmistress.
Meanwhile, in line with the adoption programme, Nancy donated RM3,000 to the school’s Parents-Teacher Association to purchase writing materials and indoor games for the pupils.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
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"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
5 April 2010
“Denai Semut” di kawasan tinggi Bario di Baram akan dipetakan, diperbaiki dan dibangunkan sebagai tarikan dan produk tambah nilai.
Timbalan Ketua Menteri Tan Sri Dr. George Chan berkata satu pasukan bertindak akan ditubuhkan dan sekumpulan pemakluman yang terlibat dalam “Operasi Semut” akan bermesyuarat minggu depan untuk mengenalpasti laluan sebenar denai semut yang digunakan oleh sekumpulan komando Britain dan Australia yang terjun menggunakan payung terjun pada 1945 ke kawasan itu untuk mengenalikan operasi militari dinamakan Operasi “Semut” menentang penyerangan Tentera Jepun.
Beliau memberitahu pemberita selepas merasmikan Pameran Perang Dunia kedua Borneo: Perdamaian dan Liberasi Sarawak di Dewan Tun ABdul Razak, Muzium Sarawak di Kuching pagi tadi.
Tan Sri Dr. Chan merangkap Menteri Pelancongan dan Warisan berkata dahulunya, satu reccee telah dibuat terhadap denaiitu tetapi Kementeriannya hendak mempastikan ia denai yang tulen dan kemudian akan diperbaiki supaya selamat bagi pengembara yang ingin berlakon semula peristiwa sejarah itu.
Katanya ini satu-satunya langkah untuk memastikan perwira-perwira yang berkorban dalam pejuangan diingati.
Sementara itu bekas perajurit tempatan dan asing yang pernah berkhidmat semasa Perang Dunia kedua digesa tampil kehadapan untuk berkongsi pengalaman peperangan mereka untuk memperkayakan kutipan warisan Sarawak.
Dalam ucapannya, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan yakin masih terdapat pelagai kutipan dalam bentuk peringatan, artikel atau artifek boleh dikongsi dan dipamerkan.
Katanya pameran itu boleh memaparkan kepada dunia bahawa rakyat Sarawak bersyukur kepada sesiapa yang mengorbankan nyawa demi memberi kebebasan kepada Sarawak.
Katanya tanpa keberanian mereka yang terdiri daripada orang tempatan dan asing ini yang berani ini, haluan sejarah mungkin berbeza dan rakyat Sarawak mungkin tidak menghadapi kebebasan yang ada sekarang.
"Denai Semut" di kawasan tinggi Bario dibangunkan
5 April 2010
“Denai Semut” di kawasan tinggi Bario di Baram akan dipetakan, diperbaiki dan dibangunkan sebagai tarikan dan produk tambah nilai.
Timbalan Ketua Menteri Tan Sri Dr. George Chan berkata satu pasukan bertindak akan ditubuhkan dan sekumpulan pemakluman yang terlibat dalam “Operasi Semut” akan bermesyuarat minggu depan untuk mengenalpasti laluan sebenar denai semut yang digunakan oleh sekumpulan komando Britain dan Australia yang terjun menggunakan payung terjun pada 1945 ke kawasan itu untuk mengenalikan operasi militari dinamakan Operasi “Semut” menentang penyerangan Tentera Jepun.
Beliau memberitahu pemberita selepas merasmikan Pameran Perang Dunia kedua Borneo: Perdamaian dan Liberasi Sarawak di Dewan Tun ABdul Razak, Muzium Sarawak di Kuching pagi tadi.
Tan Sri Dr. Chan merangkap Menteri Pelancongan dan Warisan berkata dahulunya, satu reccee telah dibuat terhadap denaiitu tetapi Kementeriannya hendak mempastikan ia denai yang tulen dan kemudian akan diperbaiki supaya selamat bagi pengembara yang ingin berlakon semula peristiwa sejarah itu.
Katanya ini satu-satunya langkah untuk memastikan perwira-perwira yang berkorban dalam pejuangan diingati.
Sementara itu bekas perajurit tempatan dan asing yang pernah berkhidmat semasa Perang Dunia kedua digesa tampil kehadapan untuk berkongsi pengalaman peperangan mereka untuk memperkayakan kutipan warisan Sarawak.
Dalam ucapannya, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan yakin masih terdapat pelagai kutipan dalam bentuk peringatan, artikel atau artifek boleh dikongsi dan dipamerkan.
Katanya pameran itu boleh memaparkan kepada dunia bahawa rakyat Sarawak bersyukur kepada sesiapa yang mengorbankan nyawa demi memberi kebebasan kepada Sarawak.
Katanya tanpa keberanian mereka yang terdiri daripada orang tempatan dan asing ini yang berani ini, haluan sejarah mungkin berbeza dan rakyat Sarawak mungkin tidak menghadapi kebebasan yang ada sekarang.
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