The Religion of the Tempasuk Dusuns of North Borneo, which was first published in 1953, is one of the most important books written about the Dustin of the Tempasuk district, one of the numerous ethnic groups in Sabah (formerly called North Borneo). It is based on the author’s fieldwork in the early 20th century [...]
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A new species, Parartocarpus spinulosus, is described from Sabah, so far known only from sites with ultramafic geology. Parartocarpus was revised by Jarrett (1960). In my revision of the genus Parartocarpus for the Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak, two collections from the Telupid district in Sabah representing a peculiar taxon were noted. Jarrett [...] With the publication of “Tales and Traditions from Sabah”, the Sabah Society once again fulfills its objects in stimulating ” an interest in, and knowledge of, the prehistory, history, natural history and geography of Sabah and the cultures and customs of its people”. The Sabah Society is taking a lead in documenting the oral [...] The Tamu remains amongst the great cultural institutions of Sabah. There are still a few tamu retaining their fundamental substance and character. Among these is the weekly Tamparuli tamu which takes palace on Wednesday, that can be describe as a traditional market in transition. The essence of this tamu has been sensitively drawn by [...] The tamu has been an integral part of life for many people in Sabah for hundreds of years. Rich and poor, professionals and peasants, most have attended tamu at some point in their lives. Today, even tourists visit tamu in increasing numbers, adding another dimension to their perspective of life in Sabah. Intrigued by [...] This study of the traditional legal system of Sabah deals with Native Law in Sabah, practice and procedure in the Native Court, and a historical account of the posts of those involved in the practical administration of Native Law. Attention is drawn to the need to review the possible weakening of the influence of [...] This special monograph on the stone and wood monuments of Sabah is a culmination of thirty years of observing and studying the culture of different groups that involve these fascinating monuments. It documents the menhirs found in wet rice fields, the guardian stones, and stones used for oath-making, commemoration and burial purposes, and considers [...] The Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak is an account of the families of trees that occur in these two botanically rich Malaysian states situated in the island of Borneo. The Flora provides identification keys and illustrations for all families treated and descriptions of all species that grow to a ‘significant size’, usually taken [...] The Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak is an account of the families of trees that occur in these two botanically rich Malaysian states situated in the island of Borneo. The Flora provides identification keys and illustrations for all families treated and descriptions of all species that grow to a ‘significant size’, usually taken [...] Water, Land, Cities, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’, contains full size photos and snapshots, with short written introductions, of particular Sabah environments, and the extent to which they are undergoing change as the State develops and the need for the resources of land and sea increases. In the process, the books displays the remarkable patterns, striking [...] |
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