North Borneo's Indigenous Tribes The Malaysian State of Sabah lies in the northeastern tip of Borneo, and is home to more than 32 indigenous language groups. Within this diverse grouping of ethnicity, there are many indigenous tribal groups, each with their own distinct name, history and indigenous traditions. The Sukang Tribe is an indigenous ethnic group who's origins and history can be traced back hundreds of years through aural traditions and can be found in the eastern and interior parts of Sabah. The official Sukang Association was established in late 2005 to foster communication between members of this bloodline and to encourage the conservation and revival of traditions, knowledge, language and rich cultural heritage associated with the Sukang People. Further information can contact: tinjau@tm.net.my |
| Sabah North Borneo Sukang Association |
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| The Sukang Origin Story This seemingly strange looking fruit is a wild native fruit in the lowland forests of Borneo. Actually it is a type of durian, which throughout Asia is often called the King of Fruits because of its rich flesh and pervading pungent smell. This particular durian is called the Sukang Durian and the story of this tribe stems from this wild and rare fruit. According to Sukang Elders around the 17th Century there were two rival tribes the Tuaven and the Tempulhung each with vast lands extending eastward from the mighty Trus Madi Mountain (Sabah's Second Highest Peak). One day on the border of these two tribes a large Sukang Tree was found in fruit with a large strange looking Sukang Durian. When it was opened to everyone's surprise two babies were found inside one male, one female. The female baby was given to the Chief of the Tuaven Tribe and the male baby was rared by the Tempulhung Tribe elders. When they were older the village elders had them married and their offspring became known as the Sukang Tribe. It is further said that if the Sukang People would ever cause trouble to their tribal forefathers great calamity would happen to them. Interestingly the Sukang Tribe grew to be one of the most feared tribes in Eastern Sabah and have a colorful history full of legends of the headhunting and other adventures. |
| Handicrafts |
| Cultural Adventures |
- Ethnobotany
- Traditional Traps
- Traditional Medicine
- Historical Walks
- Rattan Crafts
- Bracelets
- Carrying Baskets
(Penalahan)
| Music & Dance |
Performances
Traditional Food
- bungkau
- titikon (gong musik)
- Traditional Dances
Traditional Food
- potato & banana cakes
- traditional rice wine
| Contact Persons: Abdul Raman Bulinti (President): +60 13 5435082 Nikron Bintang +60 19 5305430 |