Kalimaran festival to be held in districts: Rubin

Sabah: In the future, the Kalimaran festival will be held at each district which has a Murut populace such as Nabawan, Tenom, Kemabong and also at some other areas like Tawau and Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah Murut Association (PMS) President Datuk Rubin Balang said the matter was decided at the meeting of the PMS Supreme Council to give an opportunity to the said districts to organise the event.

He said this at the opening the Nabawan-level Kalimaran festival here.

Rubin, who is Kemabong Assemblyman, said the Murut’s cultural uniqueness is not only known in the State but also at national and international levels.

“The Murut community in this State are advised to maintain the culture and tradition that can contribute to the development of tourism and improve the economy of the local community,” he said.

The culture and tradition that is still relevant and beneficial to the people should be maintained to be inherited by future generations, he said.

Therefore, he said, the Murut community should not be shy about showcasing and highlighting the culture and traditions that they inherited from their ancestors.

Also present were Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Bobbey A. Suan, who is also Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development, PMS Deputy President Datuk Taim Lumaing, PMS adviser Datuk Kadoh Agundong and Nabawan District Officer Fredian Gan.

Source: Daily Express