Tag: Culture
Dari RAKAN Sarawak
Sarawak Library Bill Safeguards History
The Sarawak State Library (Amendment) Bill 2026 was tabled and debated in the DUN. It clarifies ministerial powers, memorial archives, governance, property vesting and Schedule changes. Members raised concerns on access, preservation, digitisation and accountability. The Bill passed without amendment.
Dari RAKAN Sarawak
Sarawak Heritage Needs Grassroots Support
Sarawak has made strong progress in living heritage through legal protection, funding and craft revival. Yet gaps remain in access, daily transmission, protection, geography and youth involvement. A simple village micro-circle proposal could help heritage survive through regular elder-guided practice.
Dari RAKAN Sarawak
Play It Forward
Sarawak's traditional games teach courage, patience and teamwork. Documentation alone cannot keep them alive. Children must play them daily at home, in school and in communities. ICT can help, but only if it leads to real play, not just screens.
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Ancient Identity Woven Into Modern Threads
For over a millennium, Sarawak’s beads have signified more than beauty. From ancient trade currency to sacred family heirlooms, these intricate threads tell stories of lineage and status among the Iban, Kayan, and Kelabit. Today, artisans fuse this living heritage with a booming global craft economy
Betong
Spaoh Semakin Pesat Membangun
Kedudukan Daerah Kecil Spaoh ialah di antara Daerah Kecil Debak di sebelah utara/ barat, daerah Sri Aman di sebelah selatan dan daerah Betong di...
Culture
Saving Heritage, One Swipe at a Time
Governments are leveraging TikTok to revitalize traditional culture, transforming it from static museum exhibits into living, digital narratives. By utilizing short videos, they are engaging youth, preserving crafts, and creating economic opportunities for artisans, ensuring heritage survives and thrives in the modern age.
