Establishment of Department of Veterinary Services

Currently, veterinary service is provided by the Veterinary Division, Department of AgriculturevSarawak. In order to fully empower and strengthen the veterinary services, the Sarawak State Government has approved the establishment of an autonomousvDepartment of Veterinary Services (DVS). This is for better empowerment to fully enforce the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999 and to allow for expansion of capacity and capability to serve the livestock industry and to protect public health.

Ayam Pansuh

Ayam pansuh is a dish prepared by cooking chicken meat in a bamboo and stuffed with water (which later will be the soup), seasonings and covered withtapioca leaves from the cassava plant (later can be eaten together with the cooked chicken). The origin of ayam pansuh is unknown, but the Ibans and the Bidayuhs (people of Sarawak) always prepare this dish on any celebration days, especially the Gawai Dayak (celebration for the end of harvesting). Ayam pansuh is typical among the people in Sarawak,Malaysia.

Gawai Celebration at Bidayuh Village, Serian

Gawai celebration at Kpg Batu Bedang, Serian, Sarawak  was held annually on 1st and 2nd June. Activities amongs other are Langi Pingadap, traditional gong music and berjoget.