Danger of Racism!

One of the issues of concern is the danger of racism in this country. In civilization, racism has no place in our plural society like Malaysia and that is a message which we all must repeat again and again...as a matter of fact we all knows too well what devastation sectarian bigotry and lack of respect for others can bring. Thus, those people who hold racist opinions must be challenged at every opportunity.

"I'm Iban"

When people asked me, what is my race? I usually said, “I’m Iban”. I never say that I am Dayak/Dayak Iban. If you said you are Dayak, it is too general because, Dayak is the loose term for these indigenous people whom nearly half of Sarawak population. These groups of Dayaks made up of some 26 different ethnic groups each with its own distinct language, culture, and lifestyle. Over 31% of the population are Ibans. Sarawak estimated populations are 2,357,500 (Department of Statistics Malaysia, 2006).

I strongly feel that, an Iban association or Iban community services centre be formed paying attention to local basic infrastructure development and concerned with political, educational, and social aspects of the Iban community especially pertaining to member’s problems. Acknowledged outstanding and discerning students from the Iban community who excelled in their prospective examination and providing motivational and incentives programme to further their studies.

We want an association that make you feel secured something to do with the “feel good” something that makes you “feels proud of” and most importantly, a kind of making you a "sense of belonging". Through this association as platform, we can organize Human Resource Training and Development, workshops, discussions, dialogues, or seminars to improve management skills and concepts and our competitiveness.

This association would work closely with government departments as well as local council and regularly to conducts dialogue sessions with them regarding various issues concerning local infrastructure development, community, and members problems.

HOPE

Sarawak, a beautiful ‘country’, wrecked by stupid, greedy, and selfish leaders who only know how to satisfy their own appetite of self interests, positions and money. They are mostly liars, corrupted leaders, cheaters and good at 'daylight robbery'. That is what they are good at/for/as. They forgot in the first place how/why they became who they are now as elected representatives? What are your commitments and responsibilities towards our people who votes for you? People’s hopes! How about that? They have high hopes on you. Are you not putting them down to dishonour your promises and failed to execute your sense of duty to serve the people?