Project to document life of 19th century Katibas warrior

Lidam (seated on the floor, second from left) witnessing the ‘bebiau’ ceremony, part of the cultural ritual of the Iban people, at the meeting in Sibu.

A project to document the history of Katibas warrior Balang, also known as Balang Balai Nyabung, has been initiated to honour his contributions to Sarawak.

Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan said Balang played a crucial role in defending the Katibas region against foreign forces in the Rajah Brooke era.