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06Dec

Local writers encouraged to produce more books on Sabah culture, traditions

KOTA KINABALU: Local writers are encouraged to produce more books on customs and taboos of the various Sabah ethnic groups for future references. State Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun said this was to ensure that traditional practice and belief continue to be preserved. "I understand that in this modern era, not many (natives) are still practicing their customs and taboos thus the need to document all these valuable cultural practices. "Sabah is unique because of its rich culture and people. By documenting them through research and book writing,  future generation will have a vast knowledge of their culture." Masidi was speaking during the launching of a book titled Customs and Taboos Of The Ethnic Groups in Sabah here, today. Produced by five local writers and published by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, it focuses on six ethnic groups namely Kadazandusun, Bajau Sama, Iranun, Rungus, Bisaya and Bonggi. Masidi also pointed on the importance of documenting the various native languages, which are now not widely spoken by the younger generation."Our (native) language is our heritage and if we do not preserve, it will become a lost language and this will be our big loss."He mentioned that the ministry had sat with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka to discuss on translating books to different languages so others too would be able to learn about Sabah's culture and traditions.In view of this, Masidi called for cooperation from the State Cultural Board, State Museum Department, State Archive Department, and ethnic associations to share their expertise. Source: New Straits Times
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02Dec

“Adat Resam dan Pantang Larang Suku Kaum di Sabah” Book Launching

  "Adat Resam dan Pantang Larang Suku Kaum di Sabah" book launching YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun launched the book of "Adat Resam dan Pantang Larang Suku Kaum di Sabah"  by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Sabah on the 28th of November 2013 at Kimanis Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel Kota Kinabalu. Also seen in the photo, YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun together with the authors. YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun merasmikan buku "Adat Resam dan Pantang Larang Suku Kaum di Sabah" yang diterbitkan oleh Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka cawangan Sabah pada 28 November 2013 bertempat di Kimanis Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel Kota Kinabalu. Kelihatan dalam gambar, YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun mengambil gambar kenang-kenangan bersama para penulis buku tersebut. 
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27Nov

Snowy’ Gaya Christmas celebration

KOTA KINABALU: It will be ‘snowing’ at Gaya Street and Lintasan Deasoka during the Gaya Christmas Celebration on December 10-13 this year. The event, to be organised by Kota Kinabalu City Hall in collaboration with the Sabah Council of Churches, will feature four evenings with different themes and matching performances. The Sabah Council of Churches is represented by the Methodist Church this year. In a press conference held at City Hall yesterday, Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir disclosed that among the highlights that the organising committee prepared for this year’s celebration is the different themes for each night, which are namely ‘Hope’, ‘Joy’, ‘Peace’, and on the final night, ‘Love’, all under one main theme, ‘The Star of Great Joy’. Sabah Council of Churches president Bishop Datuk Thomas Tsen said that these themes were selected to promote the common values among the multi-cultural races not only among Sabahans, but also with friends from around the world. Apart from that, the annual celebration which has become a tradition among Kota Kinabalu citizens joined by family and friends from across the state as well as tourists from everywhere will also see booths and stalls selling diverse items, from food and beverages to handicrafts and Christmas decorations. There will be various performances, including Christmas carols, ukulele and Yap Ling instruments by children, skit and drama, among others. Madingkir urged all to come and join in the celebration, and called on hotels and residences to promote the event among their guests to attend the event at Gaya Street. “Christmas is a global celebration that can be celebrated by anyone regardless of race and belief. So like previous years, I hope to see people from all walks of life, locals and tourists alike coming together to join in the celebration,” he said. Organising chairman Wong King Chuong said that another uniqueness added to this year’s celebration is the display of livestock animals such as goats and horses, where children can experience the delight of seeing, touching and even riding on, this Christmas. The Gaya Christmas celebration is funded by the Sabah State Government, and sponsored by DiGi, Nestle Products, Sabah Tourism Board as well as other generous groups and individuals. There will be an estimated 300 stalls throughout the carnival, and about 100,000 people are expected to come and join in the celebration. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman is expected to officiate the carnival on December 10 at 8pm, while the Mayor will be closing the event on December 13 at 8.50pm, with grand fireworks to be launched on both nights. Also present at the press conference yesterday were Methodist Church president Rev. Dr Hii Kong Hock, City Hall Deputy Director of Operations Joanes Solidau, Sabah Council of Churches members and City Hall’s heads of departments. Source: Borneo Post
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21Nov

UMS holds Town and Gown parade for grads

Kota Kinabalu: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held its 7th Town and Gown parade for graduates here in conjunction with its 15th convocation which will be from Nov 23 to 25. The parade which started at the Community Hall and ended at the City Hall compound was participated by the chairman and members of the board directors, main officers, members of the senate, various uniformed groups and 66 graduates each representing their study programmes. According to the Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the parade was an annual ceremony symbolising the success of the graduates' journey through the world of education besides upholding the roles of unity, education and sense of belonging for the prosperity of the community, generation and nation. "The ceremony is not aimed for fun, to show off or to waste our time, instead it brings deeper messages and for the unity between both the university and the community and prosperity of future generations," he added. "I am attracted to what the Vice Chancellor said in his speech that the Town and Gown parade reflects on the high civilisation of our race," said Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir in his speech, stating his agreement on the ceremony having its own advantages especially in strengthening ties, reflecting the love of the graduates towards the city, the development of the academic sector and unity between the public and UMS. He said that the parade is an important event to both the university and the community and believed that it would enlighten the atmosphere of the city as people who witnessed the parade would be overjoyed with the success of the graduates. "We should be proud of the graduates in their academic outfits during the parade as it is part of their actions to be accepted into the community," he said, adding that the activity will be able to contribute to the elements of creative variations especially in the tourism sector, education and unity. Later, in his speech, Madingkir thanked UMS for taking part in the Litter Free Campaign organised by City Hall. "The Permai Residential College of UMS had been recognised as the Litter Free Residential College in year 2010 and I hope that the recognition will be given to the campus and all residential colleges," he said, adding that the involvement and support given by the UMS and public will be able to help City Hall to reach out to its vision in turning it into a Nature Resort City through sustainable development by year 2020. Earlier, he also congratulated the university as an Eco-Campus in their effort towards their effort in conserving the environment through the My Tree Programme. "The initiatives of planting thousands of trees and to increase fresh green vegetation will raise awareness among the community towards the importance of preserving and conserving our environment besides being a role model towards the community outside the campus," he said. Source: Daily Express
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