JOHOR BARU: Despite a sea that separates them from their hometowns, Johor’s substantial Sarawakian and Sabahan communities are celebrating their Gawai and Kaamatan in ways both big and small.

PETALING JAYA: As May draws to a close, two of Malaysia’s most vibrant cultural festivals take centre stage – Kaamatan in Sabah (May 30–31) and Hari Gawai in Sarawak (June 1–2).

KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet Ministers extended their warmest wishes on Thursday (May 30) to all Sabah and Sarawak communities celebrating the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai.

PETRONAS has released two short films to celebrate the Gawai and Kaamatan festivals this year. The first film titled ‘Linundus Do Koubasanan’ (‘As Beautiful as Tradition’), follows the ...

Traditional ‘pantun’ echoed through the longhouse as they were recited alongside the steady rhythm of gongs played by the residents. The ritual usually continues until sunset, wrapping the day ...

pantun, HAWANA, dbp, contest, festivalHeld under the theme “ Melayu Klasik Tradisional ”, the HAWANA-DBP 2025 Pantun Festival is part of the HAWANA 2025 celebrations, which will take place from June ...