Book on customs, taboos of Sabah ethnic groups launched

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Masidi Manjun launches the book.

Rita Lasimbang

Radik Taim

Abd.Naddin Shaiddin

Hajah Siti Aidah Lokin

Raymond Majumah

KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun launched the book ” Customs and Taboos of Ethnic Groups in Sabah” at a leading hotel here, yesterday.

The book highlights the different customs and taboos practised traditionally by the various Sabah ethnic groups , namely the Kadazan of Penampang, Bajau Sama, Iranun, Bisaya and Rungus Dusun Bonggi.

Published by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Sabah branch, the book was authored by five writers, Rita Lasimbang (Kadazan Penampang), Hajah Siti Aidah Lokin (Bisaya), Raymond Majumah (Rungus and Bonggi), Abdul Naddin Shaiddin (Iranun) and Radik Taim (Bajau sama).

Masidi said Sabah was blessed with rich traditions, customs and taboos from more than 32 recognised ethnic groups and was a treasure that should be safeguarded.