Cultural and religious diversity in Sabah and relationships with surrounding areas

Cultural and religious diversity in Sabah and relationships with surrounding areas. CORE. pp. 269-294. (2015)



Abstract

Sabah, the east Malaysian state of northern Borneo, is home to around fifty major Austronesian ethnic groups, as well as Chinese and others. This article sketches the cultural diversity of Sabah, placing it in its environmental, social, historical, and religious contexts, and briefly discusses linkages with surrounding areas. It also shows how Sabah’s cultural and religious diversity is a strength that has enhanced ethnic and religious tolerance in Malaysia.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Cultural diversity, Religion, North Borneo, Sabah's ethnic
Taxonomy: By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Conditions
By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Life and Customs
Local Content Hub: Niche > Kadazan-Dusun
Depositing User: Mohamad Ismail
Date Deposited: 25 Sep 2023 03:22
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2023 03:22
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