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Journalist compiles unique side of <b>Sarawak&#39;s</b> ethnic minority <b>...</b>

Posted: 17 Apr 2014 08:19 PM PDT

MIRI: Imagine wearing brass earrings (sumping loyan tembaga) weighing more than a hundred grammes – about as heavy as an IPhone – for the rest of your life to create elongated earlobes.

It is a unique and dying practice by the Orang Ulu community here in the name of beauty, which journalist, Sudan Ajang,37, sometimes portrays with a touch of humour in her book titled "Budaya Etnik di Sarawak" or "Ethnic Culture in Sarawak".

But she is always respectful of the age-old traditions symbolising Sarawak's diverse ethnic cultures.

This is just a sample of the fascinating facts and interesting experiences compiled by the mother of three in the 144-page book which will be in book
stores this week.

"This is not an academic book, it's written in simple language so everyone can understand it. I wanted to document these customs for future generations," she told Bernama here today.

True to her words, the pages are full of fascinating facts about the ethnic minority in Sarawak such as the initiative to preserve one of the oldest
languages in the world – the Meirek and Kelabit that have been in existence for more than 300 years.

It also describes in detail the painstaking preparation for the annual buffalo race in Limbang organised by the Bisaya Association of Sarawak.

In addition, the book also unveils the real reason why so many avid anglers, from neighbouring Brunei to China are willing to risk the crocodile-infested Sepupuk River in Batu Niah just to catch large prawns.

Located 100 km from Miri, the spot is a big draw for anglers who are hooked on the delicacy described as "sweet and juicy".

A Communication and Mass Media graduate from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Sudan, who is a journalist with Utusan Borneo Miri, said most of the articles published in the book are based on her blog.

"I started my own blog www.sudanajang.com/traver in 2010 and had the idea to compile my material. I also had a lot of support from my friends who encouraged me to publish it," she said.

She said it took more than a year to compile the suitable articles and pictures.

Sudan is also an award winning journalist and has won first place at the Azam Petronas Award and Chief Minister Information Communication Technology (ICT) writing competition in 2008 and first place in feature writing in the Sarawak Shell Media award in 2010.

She is also a regular contributor for magazines under Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka such as Dewan Masyarakat, Dewan Budaya and Dewan Ekonomi.

"My next step will be to translate this book to Iban and English if the Bahasa Melayu copy gets a positive response," she said.

She said those interested in the book can check her Facebook account Sudan Traveler.

"At the moment it's sold at RM28 per copy at book stores. It's RM25 if purchased directly from me," she said.

Meanwhile, the Bisaya Association of Sarawak president Antonio Kahti Galis said all efforts to promote Sarawak's ethnic cultures should be encouraged and praised.

"Hopefully the younger generations would better understand their own culture with the availability of such books," he said.-Bernama.

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100Plus National Junior Circuit Sabah <b>Sarawak</b> Zone badminton <b>...</b>

Posted: 15 Apr 2014 09:03 AM PDT

FULL RESULTS

Boys U18 singles

Champion: Clement Chieng Jia Yew (Sarawak)

Runner-up: Eric Jong Zie Sheng (Sarawak)

Third: Datu Mohd Saffuan Nizam Sardik (Sabah)

Fourth: Datu Mohd Shah Eizlan Sardik (Sabah)

Boys U18 doubles

Champion: Muhd Sharul Nazim Rahman-Muhd Sharul Nazim Rahman (Sabah)

Runner-up: Eric Jong Zie Sheng-Kam Sing Siong (Sarawak)

Third: Smith Robert-Steve Robert (Sabah)

Fourth: Mohd Hafeez Sazali-Mohd Nur Syazwansyah Suriansa (Sabah)

Girls U18 singles

Champion: Lydia Habirin Lapongan (Sabah)

Runner-up: Donnetta Avrelrica Moisol (Sabah)

Third: Joanne Chai Guan Jin (Sabah)

Fourth: Kourtney Kho Ker Yin (Sarawak)

Girls U18 doubles

Champion: Joanne Chai Guan Jin-Lydia Habirin Lapongan (Sabah)

Runner-up: Grace Lee Yi Jing-Nur Adilah Syafiqah Adiman (Sabah)

Third: Claudia Tsang Pei Xuan-Nurizzatil Farhana Kassin (Sabah)

Fourth: Kourtney Kho Ker Yin-Vivienne Kua Yun Jen (Sarawak)

Boys U16 singles

Champion: Wan Mohd Hidayat Wan Hassan (Sabah)

Runner-up: Wilson Lau Ngie Sing (Sarawak)

Third: Goh Ting Yu (Sabah)

Fourth: Eddrall Atek (Sabah)

Boys U16 doubles

Champion: Casey Yong-Yap Qar Siong (Sabah)

Runner-up: Jeremy Kho-Owen Ting Shih Wee (Sarawak)

Third: Eddrall Atek-Ting Si Ren (Sabah)

Fourth: Mohd Azrul Fyirhan Afzan Alam-Wan Mohd Hidayat Wan Hassan (Sabah)

Girls U16 singles

Champion: Kam Wei Li (Sarawak)

Runner-up: Yong Ping Ping (Sarawak)

Third: Kristy Tay Yong (Sarawak)

Fourth: Vanessa Chai Voon Ching (Sabah)

Girls U16 doubles

Champion: Kam Wei Li-Yong Ping Ping (Sarawak)

Runner-up: Jee Yu Fei-Kristy Tay Yong (Sarawak)

Third: Chan Pei Xin-Leonilla Alauni Molin (Sabah)

Fourth: Valerie Liong Xing Yuen-Yong Ying Xiu (Sarawak)

Boys U14 singles

Champion: Neville Baptist Luaran (Sabah)

Runner-up: Syafiq Azhar Haizan (Sarawak)

Third: Nik Azizi Murat (Sarawak)

Fourth: Wee Xiang Ming (Sarawak)

Boys U14 doubles

Champion: Ling Dai Hao-Nevilla Baptist Luaran (Sabah)

Runners-up: Jaykester Jenenius-Macvin Marvin Martin (Sabah)

Third: Gilbert Vieery-Syafiq Azahar Haizan (Sarawak)

Fourth: Andy Kok Yew Tung-Liew Yao June (Sabah)

Girls U14 singles

Champion: Petricia Eleng Samin (Sabah)

Runner-up: Felicia Fong Xin Hui (Sarawak)

Third: Felicia Fong Xin Jie (Sarawak)

Fourth: Sharon Thien Fang Jing (Sarawak)

Girls U14 doubles

Champion: Petricia Eleng Samin-Shannia Dedee Richard (Sabah)

Runners-up: Felicia Fong Sin Hui-Flora Fong Xin Jie (Sarawak)

Third: Jessica Calvin-Macnella Michael (Sabah)

Fourth: Lloyderyena Xalfira Simon-Sharon Thien Fang Jin (Sabah)

Boys U12 singles

Champion: Mohd Hamizan Mozes (Sabah)

Runner-up: Demond Anthony Samin (Sabah)

Third: Chuar Kia Yii (Sabah)

Fourth: Chen Khai Hoong (Sarawak)

Boys U12 doubles

Champion: Lincoln Isaac Shim-Mohd Hamizan Mozes (Sabah)

Runners-up: Demond Anthony Samin-Naldo Fong Kuo Yoong (Sabah)

Third: Chen Zi Quan-Joshua Voon Ern Hua (Sarawak)

Fourth: Chen Khai Hoong-Joden Atom (Sarawak)

Girls U12 singles

Champion: Arena Satu Samin (Sabah)

Runner-up: Goh Shuen Tong (Sabah)

Third: Erika Vallensia (Sarawak)

Fourth: Wong Ling Ching (Sarawak)

Girls U12 doubles

Champion: Erika Vallensia-Wong Ling Ching (Sarawak)

Runners-up: Kashley Kho Tze Yin-Yong En En (Sarawak)

Third: Adrisyah Adriana Omar Maya-Syasya Fairus Nasira Rino (Sabah)

Fourth: Arena Satu Samin-Goh Shuen Tong (Sabah)

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Cop from <b>Sarawak</b> among two killed in accident in car-4wd collision <b>...</b>

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 09:27 AM PDT

KUNAK: Two men were killed and another seriously injured when their car collided with a four-wheel drive at Km5 Jalan Kunak-Tawau on Monday.

Kunak district police chief, Supt M Radzali Mahmud said the victims, Pangkuma Bedie, 42, a police sergeant from Sarawak and his friend Wong Hon Sung, 71, died on the spot due to severe head injuries in the 11.27pm incident.

"One of their friends Richard, 51, who was driving the vehicle was seriously injured and is being treated at the Tawau General Hospital, while another friend only sustained minor injuries," he said when contacted by Bernama.

However, the driver of the other vehicle did not suffer any injuries.

"Initial investigations showed that the accident occurred when the car driven by Richard had tried to turn into a junction when it was hit by a four-wheel drive that was coming from Tawau," he said.

Meanwhile, in Lahad Datu, a man was killed while his wife Kamisah Lahala and another passenger Hasnah Malla were injured when their car was hit by an oil tanker at Km78 Jalan Lahad Datu-Felda Sahabat on Monday.

Lahad Datu district police chief, ACP Shamsudin Mat, said during the 3.30pm incident, the victim, Abdul Wahab Ali, 44, died on the spot due to severe head injuries. — Bernama

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