Kadazandusun

Last of the Kaamatan Bobohizan: traditions fade away as modernisation, other religions overshadow ancient rituals

As Sabah celebrates harvest festival, the cultural heritage of the Bobohizan priests is at risk, with few facing a battle to preserve their dying traditions

A young teacher’s mission to keep Kadazandusun language alive

Teacher Lenzely Salimin is on a mission to revive the Kadazandusun people’s love for their own tongue, and then to spread knowledge about this indigenous language.  Lenzely did not start not start out with this passion, but fell into it after being appointed ambassador of the Kadazandusun language by the Sabah Cultural Board, two years ago at the age of 25.

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Photo of the day: Hands on with work and family

Tailor Nora Ronas works overtime to meet customers’ orders for new “baju raya” ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in about two weeks. With many hours spent at work, she keeps her children close by at her shop in Keramat Mall.

Minister v podcast: Hannah Yeoh’s public feud sparks debate on sponsored content ethics

Sports minister has criticised Gintell for sponsoring episode of Keluar Sekejap pod, hosted by Shahril Hamdan and Khairy Jamaluddin

Photo of the day: Of leaky pipes, dry taps, and wet boots

A scene of leaking pipes, water puddles and a lurking worker at Jalan Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Air Selangor technicians are captured skilfully tackling a leaky pipe as they tend to numerous complaints of water supply disruption across the country’s capital.