Making sure rich Sarawak history is not lost

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: A crucial project has started in Sarawak to put into print the oral history of indigenous communities to make sure their rich ancestral traditions and way of life will not become forgotten.

The effort being carried out by conmunity-based organistion, Society for Rights of Indigenous People of Sarawak (Scrips), is a pioneering move in the state which has more than 30 ethnic and sub-ethnic groups.