Oya gets major facelift with Lebuk Kaul, Btg Oya River Corridor projects. [Newspaper] (2024)
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MUKAH (April 21): The ‘Lebuk Kaul Oya’ will become a cultural landmark for Oya sub-district, said Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah.
Speaking at the opening of Pesta Kaul Oya near here today, she said the Melanau ethnic group’s traditional houses cost RM50,000 each with their construction works completed Dec 31, 2023.
“These nine units of ‘Lebuk Kaul’ are up for rental purposes and will be managed and maintained by the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKK).
“These permanent house structures can be utilised by the government or private agencies, as well as schools or learning institutions for team-building activities,” she said, adding this wass also part of preservation efforts to keep the Melanau’s heritage alive.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Lebuk Kaul, Tradisional houses, Melanau ethnic group's, Btg Oya River Corridor projects |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Rites and Ceremonies By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Normah Sadaiee |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Jun 2024 03:02 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jun 2024 03:02 |
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