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Borneo Post
09-08-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
IIUM students explore sape heritage at Sibu Dayak Sape Club
(Seated, from second left) Sharifah, Ismail and Anthony pose for a group photo with KSDS members and IIUM students during the delegation's visit to the KSDS Centre. SIBU (Aug 9): A total of 27 students from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuala Lumpur visited the Sibu Dayak Sape Club (KSDS) Centre at Jalan Kampung Datu here on Thursday. The students, who are majoring in Applied Arts and Design, were accompanied by two lecturers, Assistant Professor Dr Sharifah Tahirah Syed Kamarulzaman and Professional Technologist (Interior Designer) Ismail Jasmani. According to Sharifah, the visit was part of the Kupuo' Baleh Menyulam Cerita Bumi Kenyalang tour series, aimed at conducting research and study for the students' academic subjects. 'We are in Sibu for two days to carry out research on the 'sape' through KSDS. The sape is one of the topics in our course, which involves art and design. 'We truly appreciate the cooperation given by KSDS in making this tour a success,' said Sharifah, who led the delegation. She added that besides visiting the KSDS Centre, the group also toured the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) campus, a longhouse in Bawang Assan, and several other locations around Sibu. After their stop in Sibu, the group will continue their tour to Miri before returning to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Aug 10). Welcoming the group, KSDS chairman Anthony Abong noted that IIUM was the first delegation to visit their centre. 'KSDS is always ready to cooperate with any party interested in learning about the sape — not only how to play it, but also its history,' he said. Anthony added that the KSDS Centre preserves various records on the sape, including written documents, photographs, and actual instruments, all of which are suitable for research and study. During the visit, the IIUM delegation attended a talk on the history of the sape, observed a sape-making demonstration, explored a sape exhibition, and had the opportunity to try playing the instrument. They also participated in a session with the traditional Iban percussion instrument known as the 'Betaboh'. IIUM International Islamic University Malaysia lead Sibu Dayak Sape Club
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Bahagia Jaya Unit dominates SDNU-SIDS traditional dance contest at Sibu's Gawai Bazaar Carnival
Chambai (fourth left) and Anyie (third left) pose for a photo-call with the winning troupe Bahagia Jaya Unit of SDNU Sibu, taken during the prize-presentation. SIBU (May 10): The Bahagia Jaya Unit of the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu swept top honours in both the 'Betaboh' and Men's Ngajat categories at the SDNU-Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) traditional dance competition. The programme took place at the Taman Tasik Permai Food Court here on Friday night, held in conjunction with the Gawai Dayak Bazaar Carnival. Their victory in the 'Betaboh' event earned them a certificate of appreciation, a trophy, and a cash prize of RM800. The Boungenvilla Unit placed second, bagging RM600, followed by Ulu Salim Unit at third place with RM400. SIDS Sibu Tanjung Penasu Area secured fourth place, receiving a certificate, a trophy, and a consolation prize of RM50. In the Men's Ngajat category, Bahagia Jaya Unit continued its winning streak with a first-place finish, earning RM300 and a trophy. Boungenvilla Unit secured second place and received RM250, and Rantau Panjai Unit came third with RM200. The consolation prize for fourth place was awarded to Menyan Unit, with RM50. In the Women's Ngajat category, Ulu Salim Unit emerged as champion, receiving RM300, a certificate, and a trophy. SIDS Sibu Tanjung Penasu Area took second place and earned RM250, followed by SIDS Sibu Seduan Jaya Area in third, with RM200. SIDS Sibu Rantau Panjai Area received a consolation completing the list of top teams, with a consolation prize of RM50. In his remarks, SDNU Sibu Cultural Bureau chairman Anyie Angking emphasised the importance of reintroducing traditional games and arts to the younger generation as a means of nurturing cultural pride. 'The response from the youth has been very encouraging, showing that they still appreciate our artistic heritage, particularly the Iban culture,' he said. The event also served as a platform for showcasing artistic talents and bridging generational ties within the Dayak community in Sibu. Prizes were presented by SDNU Sibu chairman Chambai Lindong and Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy secretary Sait Enggang. Also in attendance were SMC councillors Augustine Merikan and Sammy Ngelambai. Bahagia Jaya Unit Dayak SDNU SIDS traditional dance competition
