Efforts to conserve S’wak’s sole Melanau longhouse. [Newspaper] (2023)
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MATU: There are serious efforts to conserve Rumah Panjang Melanau Kampung Sok here, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya.
He said application has been submitted to the Sarawak Museum Department and the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) for the longhouse to be gazetted under the Heritage Ordinance 2019.
This effort will enable the conservation process that is estimated to cost RM20 million to be approved by the government.
“I have explained to the villagers to give full cooperation to ensure that the process can be done immediately.
“The Sarawak Museum Department has also informed through a meeting with MTCP that the repair cost has been estimated by the Public Works Department (PWD).
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Melanau longhouse, Rumah Panjang Melanau, Public Works Department (PWD), Longhouse heritage |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Jamil Jawi |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jun 2023 08:58 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Jun 2023 08:58 |
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