Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and Sarawak Bidayuh Graduates Association (SBGA) members, led by their Advisor and Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication, Dato Sri Michael Manyin anak Jawong and DBNA President cum Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Tourism Sarawak, Datu Ik Pahon Joyik, visited Tuan Yang Terutama (TYT) Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s Hari Raya Open House on Monday (28 July 2014) at the Istana Negeri Sarawak in Petra Jaya, Kuching. The delegates had a joint audience with the TYT and his wife Puan Sri Ragad Kurdi Taib, where they were later invited to lunch at the Istana.

The visit signifies the longstanding tradition of the Bidayuh representatives attending the TYT’s Open House which fosters the warm relationship between Bidayuh community and the leaders of the state.

After the visit at the Istana Negeri, the delegates proceeded to BCCK to attend the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Tan Sri Adenan Bin Satem’s open house. There were thousands of visitors waiting in line to meet in person the newly appointed Chief Minister of Sarawak. This year is Tan Sri Adenan Bin Satem’s first Hari Raya open house as the Chief Minister of Sarawak.

After the head of state visits, DBNA and SBGA Exco members procceeded to other Sarawak ministers’ open house as well.

SK St. James Quop Centennial Anniversary Dinner was held on the 26th July 2014 at the Crown Imperial Hall, Crown Tower. The dinner was organised by the School Board of Management which the guest of honor was the Right Reverend Assistant Bishop Aeris Sumping Jingan representing His Grace The Most Reverend Datuk Bolly Lapok, Archbishop of the Anglican Province of South East Asia cum Chairman of the Sarawak Anglican School Board of Management.

The Exco members of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) was invited to join in the celebration with them. It was full of down the memory lane kind of dinner where the oldest student receiving a plaque from the school management, Mr Jin Chung Anak Joshua was borned on the 18th February 1918. Mr Rebid Anak Duka was the oldest Headmaster who served in the school. All the award was jointly presented by YB Datuk Roland Sagah and the Right Reverend Assistant Bishop Aeris Sumping Jingan. The Organising Chairman was Mr Donald Ah Guan who himself was also the Chairman of DBNA Samarahan Branch.

DBNA President Datu Ik Pahon Joyik joined the high table together with Right Reverend Assistant Bishop Aeris Sumping Jingan and YB Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Deputy Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly and YB for N.17 Tarat. Bidayuh Temenggong for Kuching Mr Austin Dimin was also among the VIPs during the function.

Beautiful pieces presented by the choir group of St. James Church and also the pupils of the school. Cake cutting and toast was held during function as well. The night continue with the band boys rendering requested song by the diners.