S’wak’s Razali, Salbiah and Bangie honoured as Living National Heritage, Mi Kolok now a National Heritage
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 6: Three Sarawak heritage figures – Haji Razali Haji Yu, Salbiah Muhi and Bangie anak Embol, have been recognised as Living National Heritage for their contributions to preserving the state’s traditional arts and craftsmanship, while Mi Kolok has also been gazetted as a National Heritage. Razali was recognised for his contributions to enlivening the Sarawak Malay Gendang Performing Arts, Salbiah for her advocacy and efforts to preserve Keringkam Embroidery, and…
Three Sarawak artisans were named Living National Heritage, and Mi Kolok was gazetted as National Heritage at a ceremony on Nov 5. Another 30 heritage items, including Hari Gawai and various traditional foods, are set for gazettement.
Haji Razali, Salbiah Muhi, and Bangie anak Embol were honoured for preserving Gendang, Keringkam, and Pua Weaving.
Mi Kolok was one of 39 heritage items declared National Heritage at the 6th National Heritage Declaration Ceremony 2026.
Thirty additional items, such as Hari Gawai and Nasi Kandar, are scheduled to undergo the gazettement process.
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KUCHING, Nov 6: Three Sarawak heritage figures – Haji Razali Haji Yu, Salbiah Muhi and Bangie anak Embol, have been recognised as Living National Heritage for their contributions to preserving the state’s traditional arts and craftsmanship, while Mi Kolok has also been gazetted as a National Heritage.
Razali was recognised for his contributions to enlivening the Sarawak Malay Gendang Performing Arts, Salbiah for her advocacy and efforts to preserve Keringkam Embroidery, and Bangie for her role in safeguarding the traditional art of Pua Weaving.
The recognitions were announced at the 6th National Heritage Declaration Ceremony 2026 held on Nov 5, where Mi Kolok was among 39 heritage items declared National Heritage.
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