Oral laws in black and white

secretary general of Society for Rights of Indigenous People of Sarawak Michael Jok showing books containing the oral history of native comnunities of the state compiled by the society. Stephen pic

MIRI: The oral land laws of the Dayak and Orang Ulu indigenous communities have been compiled into a book to make sure their rich ancestral traditions and way of life will not become forgotten.

The pionerring effort was carried out by the Society for Rights of Indigenous People of Sarawak (Scrips), a community-based organistion.