The 45-second video, featuring Syed Saddiq in traditional costumes from Sabah and Sarawak, has garnered over 160,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. It was released two days ago.

The group of Orang Asal (indigenous people) from Sarawak, led by activist Peter John Jaban, comprised 72 people, 60 of them clad in traditional Iban “sirat” clothing.

Traditional tailors Sarah Sanapan and Catherine Eric believe the authenticity of Sabah and Sarawak's heritage clothing needs ...

The evidence was clearly visible at the Borneo Native Festival (BNF) at Pasar Seni here last week when many visitors appeared in traditional Sabah and Sarawak clothing, matched with modern styles.

Photograph by Richard James Taylor In the north of Sarawak, I watch as a tribesman in traditional dress fires a blowpipe — albeit a demonstration of the art at the Sarawak Cultural Village ...

Ramtiniwati Ramlee is one of Sarawak’s top songket weavers ... “I wanted my students to wear traditional dress with keringkam but I couldn’t find any — so I decided to learn myself.” ...

“So many Malaysians have sent me positive messages because they are so proud to see the dolls dressed in our traditional ... produce more ethnic costumes. “Sabah and Sarawak has a rich ...