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Cultural roots: Bambarayon (Paddy Spirit; print on textile, 2015) by Rizo Leong, one of Pangrok Sulap’s founders, references Sabah’s traditional culture. — Photos: Filepics

Peninsular Malaysia is paying more attention to Sabah and Sarawak – and not only for political reasons. Artists from those states are reaching out to new audiences to tell stories of the ‘other Malaysia’.

WAS there really a riot in Sabah in 1986 following the state election? Yes, there was, but it is so rarely talked about that the event is sometimes dubbed the Silent Riot.

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