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Police carry the body to a truck for transportation to SGH yesterday.
KUCHING (May 11): Police here are calling for the next of kin of a man who was found dead at a Jalan Utama bus stop yesterday to help identify him.
In a statement, acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said a member off the public found the man unconscious at the scene around 6.50am.
“Paramedics from the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) declared that the deceased had died at the scene within the past 24 hours,” said Merbin.
He said no personal documents were found on the body, which was shirtless and only clad in brown shorts.
According to him, the deceased was estimated to be between 45 and 50 years old, 165cm tall, and weighed 60kg.
The body is currently at the SGH forensics department for further action.
Merbin added police found no evidence of foul play and have classified the case as sudden death.
Those who have a family member or friend matching the description missing can call the Kuching district police headquarters on 082-244444 or case investigating officer Sgt Major Siti Mariam on 016-4461345.
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(Seated from right) Goh, Yii and Abdul Rahman in a photo call with the councillors after the press conference.
MIRI (May 11): The Miri City Council (MCC) is ready to do more under its tourism strategy, to lure tourists to visit this Resort City.
This effort is being held in conjunction with the 18th anniversary of Miri City Day, said mayor Adam Yii.
“Miri achieved city status in May 20, 2005 and we are indebted to the farsightedness and great efforts of the local leaders in transforming this town into a city,” Yii told a press conference at Miri City Hall yesterday.
For 18 years, Yii, also Pujut assemblyman, said the MCC had received firm support from the government, non-governmental organisations (NGO) and the local communities, in laying the foundation and nurturing the city into what it is today.
The city council, he added, was grateful the various stakeholders had shared the common vision of transforming this city into a green and smart city, thus making Miri the most liveable resort city with an emphasis on sustainable developments and the protection of the environment.
“In celebrating the 18th anniversary, we must all embark on ‘international links’ to promote our tourism industry abroad.
“MCC, with its team of councillors and administrators, has pledged to make things happen and realise our vision,” Yii added.
Meanwhile, several activities have been lined up for the 18th anniversary celebrations.
They include the raising of the flag, followed by MCCs open day at the city hall on May 20.
Exhibition booths, and food and drinks stalls would also be set up at the hall while various stage performances would be staged to entertain the visitors.
Members of the public would be able to participate in various fun activities such as colouring and fancy dress competitions, zumba, poco-poco and aerobic exercise.
The city day dinner would be held at Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club on May 28.
Yii said that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been invited as the guest-of-honour and officiate at the dinner.
MCC acting secretary Abdul Rahman Taupek, its open day organising chairman councilor Ernest Goh and several councilors were also present at the press conference.
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Martinus regards his participation in Sape Junior 2023 as ‘another big achievement’.
KUCHING (May 11): Many participants of the inaugural ‘Sape Junior 2023’, a competition programme by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Sarawak, see the performing as being more than just a musical instrumental skill.
For Martinus Njok Sebi, it has now become a responsibility that he and fellow players must uphold as part of Sarawak’s invaluable artistic heritage.
The 21-year-old Mirian, who is of Iban-Kenyah parentage, said it was that sense of responsibility that drove him to sign up for competition.
“I am a Kenyah Lepo Tau from Long Moh in Ulu Baram.
“At first, I saw playing the sape’ as a skill that was fun to have, but now, I see it from a different perspective – one that urges me to keep my cultural heritage alive, especially in upholding the originality of sape music.
“By entering this competition, I would be able to keep doing what I’m passionate about.
“I’m so thankful to become one of the finalists and able to compete in the finals this Saturday.
“This is another big achievement for me,” Martinus, who is currently studying music at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), told The Borneo Post here when met after a press conference on the programme, here on Monday.
Adding on, the youth hailed his grandfather Lian Balan as ‘a sape grandmaster’.
Another finalist of ‘Sape Junior 2023’ is Aeron Junior Ibas, who is of Iban-Bidayuh parentage.
When asked about his feeling upon having made the cut for the grand showdown, the 18-year-old was ‘elated for being chosen, despite his young age’.
Aeron says sape music can make him ‘feeling calm’.
To a question about him playing the stringed musical instrument most identifiable to the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, Aeron said it was simply because sape music could make him ‘feeling calm’.
“It was 2013 – I was lying on the sofa and browsing the net, when I was recommended by YouTube to watch a video clip of Sada Borneo, so I did.
“On the screen, I could see the group playing sape. I then remembered that I had a sape at home – a thought came: ‘Why don’t I learn how to play it’.
“I then began learning how to play sape by watching other videos on YouTube, mostly those of my idol Hallan Hashim and his fellow members of Sada Borneo.
“I never attended any sape workshop, as there’s currently none in Limbang where I am living with my family now,” said Aeron, who is eyeing to further his studies in law.
For Sibu native Stanford Rayan Sidi, he vowed to perform his best during the final.
Stanford vows to perform his best during the final.
“After this, I am so looking forward to playing the sape on other stages.
“Of course, every finalist wants to win, including myself, and to have his own chance to shine.
“However, if that was not the case for me in this competition, I would continue to work hard and showcase my talent through other platforms in the future.
“That said, my only hope is to bring sape to a higher level so that everyone could ‘get closer to’ this amazing instrument,” said the 25-year-old technician.
Stanford, who is of Kayan-Iban parentage, said in his village in Sibu, sape-playing would be regarded as ‘a must-have’ at any event, especially the traditional ones such as a wedding reception.
When asked about things that might set him apart from the other finalists, Stanford replied: “I have the ability to perform both traditional and contemporary tunes, using only one sape.”
Meanwhile, Ferderick Maldini said Sape Junior 2023 would be his last chance to showcase his talent on a grand stage.
“So I’m taking this opportunity to make a comeback – perhaps for the last time.
“The heat is on for the final showdown this Saturday, as there will be a fierce competition between us.
“Having said that, I see Sape Junior 2023 as being more of a show for us than a competition, as all the contestants are my friends,” said the 25-year-old Bidayuh.
Ferderick, a Bidayuh from Bau, has his own YouTube channel called ‘Sapek Guru’.
Ferderick, who used to play piano and guitar for the church in Kampung Kopit, Peninjau in Bau District, now has his own YouTube channel, ‘Sapek Guru’.
This platform involves him entertaining his subscribers, numbering at 300 at the moment, with his cover-renditions of various songs, as well as making educational content related to sape.
Six finalists will battle it out in the Sape Junior 2023 finale, to be staged at the Auditorium P Ramlee of RTM Sarawak here, this Saturday.
The show will also feature renowned performing artistes, Bob Yusof and Noraniza Idris.
Commencing at 9pm, the broadcast will also be aired live on TV2, RTM Klik app and RTM Sarawak’s official Facebook page.
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