Preserving rich art, culture and heritage of Malay community
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has pointed out that silat, as a sport, should be perceived as a struggle to preserve the art, culture, and heritage of the Malay community, extending beyond its role in self-defence. He stated that silat possesses a unique significance, serving not only as a martial art for self-defence but as […]
Mesmerising and unique Gadjah Oleng
KUCHING: Jah Olen / Raja Olen / Gadjah Oleng corresponds to the name given to the traditional clothing of the Malay community in Sarawak, especially in Kuching, Samarahan and also parts of Sri Aman. Gadjah Oleng has been used for centuries by Sarawak Malay women during marriage ceremonies in the past. “Although there are influences […]
Domestic violence appears to be on the rise
KUCHING: The Malay community recorded the highest number of domestic violence in the state, according to figures released by the Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah – quoting figures obtained for 2021 – said of the 630 domestic violence cases reported, 265 cases involved the Malays which worked out […]
Village stores history of Sarawak Malays
Located at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol, Kampung Bintangor Kecil is one of the Malay villages in Kuching, which stores historical anecdotes and heritage of the Malay community in Sarawak. Besides that, apart from producing Sarawak Malay leaders such as Datuk Ajibah Abol, Pengarah Moh, Datuk Abang Kassim and Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah, this village […]
Bergendang still popular among local communities
KUCHING: Sarawak Malay Drums (Gendang Melayu Sarawak) is one of the traditional musical instruments of the Malays in Sarawak that has been around for centuries and is still popular among the community to this day. Music can generally be a tool in terms of interaction between members of society. Bergendang (gendang parties) is a form […]
