From The Borneo Post . Posted on April 13, 2011, Wednesday
PLAYING THE ‘PRONCHONG’: Jabu (left) and Manyin (right) trying their hands on the ‘pronchong’ the Bidayuh’s bamboo musical instrument played to welcome special guests to their villages while carrying the ‘tambok’ on their heads, which were presented to them by Krusen village chiefs.
SERIAN: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu has assured better livelihood for seven villages in Serian district when their NCR land will be developed by Salcra soon.
The seven villages are Kpg Krusen, Kpg Piching, Kpg Lanchang, Kpg Janan, Kpg Kakeng, Kpg Labak Tungan and Kpg Sira.
Salcra has identified some 2000 hectares of NCR land in these villages suitable for palm oil plantation.
“Your livelihood will be better off when your NCR land is developed by Salcra,” Jabu told the villages at meet-the-people session at Kpg Krusen some 12km from here yesterday.
Jabu who is also the Minister of Land Development and Salcra chairman also assured that they would get their land titles which are guaranteed under Salcra’s Ordinance.
On the political front, Jabu who is also PBB deputy president urged the Bidayuh to continue to rally behind their paramount leader Dato Sri Michael Manyin to ensure the community will continue to progress.
The six Bidayuh seats are Tebedu, Kedup, Tarat, Bengoh, Tasik Biru and Opar.
“I salute your community under the leadership of Dato Sri Michael Manyin who has been able to unite your community under the BN,” said Jabu. He also advised the Bidayuh community not to be hoodwinked by the opposition especially PKR leaders as they are liars.
“Its leader said it will take over the federal government in September 16, 2008 but it never materialised. So too with the DAP. They only want to deprive the natives of Sarawak of the benefit from NCR land development,” Jabu pointed out.
He hoped the community will continue to support the BN in the April 16 polling day as it will decide their future.
“You may have been enjoying all the amenities such as electricity, water and road but there will be more good things to come if you continue to support the BN as it is now embarking on higher income economy,” added Jabu. Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications and Tebedu incumbent, Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong said the PKR candidates in Tebedu and Kedup are just like the stepsons of PKR as they have no operation centres where the people could meet them.
“What are they scared about? If we picked them will they serve us?” he asked.
On the contrary, he said his house in Kpg Piching is open for everyone especially during the campaign period.
“I can’t run away. I am always there to listen to your problems,” he assured.
Manyin who is seeking a fourth term, said the Bidayuh community should focus on development as it is still a rural-based community.
“Whatever we have now is still not enough. As the song sang by your very own singer Harry of Acid Rain said, “I kiss you bayuh sade” (literally means my love for you is still incomplete),” said Manyin which was reciprocated approvingly by the large crowd.
PKR candidates in Tebedu and Kedup are Dr. Christopher Kiyui and Lainus Luak respectively.
Kpg Krusen Kranji village chief Paron Langgar assured that his people will support the BN in the coming polling day.
“We have seen our lives getting better now under the BN. So why should we abandoned the BN government when it needs us,” he assured.
Present at the function were Manyin’s wife Datin Sri Mary Manyin, former state secretary and RECODA’s chief executive officer Datuk Amar Wilson Baya Dandot, Salcra’s general manager Datu Vasco Sabat Singkang, political secretary to the chief minister John David Nyauh and Serian district officer Sinde Muling.
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