Proposed memorial archives should preserve indigenous languages, traditions before they disappear
By Karen Bong KUCHING, Oct 13: Valuable indigenous knowledge, including traditional songs, poems and stories held by community elders, risks being lost if not documented before younger generations lose touch with their cultural roots. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said the Sarawak State Library should work closely with indigenous communities, cultural groups, universities and researchers to record and preserve the State’s diverse languages, traditions and oral histories…
A Sarawak assemblyman proposes memorial archives to preserve indigenous languages and traditions, using AI to aid younger generations.
Indigenous knowledge risks being lost as younger generations disconnect from cultural roots.
The Sarawak State Library should collaborate with communities and experts to document languages and traditions.
AI-powered archives could help preserve and teach indigenous languages and oral histories.
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KUCHING, Oct 13: Valuable indigenous knowledge, including traditional songs, poems and stories held by community elders, risks being lost if not documented before younger generations lose touch with their cultural roots.
Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said the Sarawak State Library should work closely with indigenous communities, cultural groups, universities and researchers to record and preserve the State’s diverse languages, traditions and oral histories.
Debating the Sarawak State Library (Amendment) Bill, 2026, at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUNS) sitting today, he said the proposed introduction of memorial archives offered an opportunity to strengthen efforts to safeguard Sarawak’s cultural heritage.
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