The tanjak has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with variations of this traditional Malay headwear − typically worn with baju Melayu − showing up at more events in recent times.

The tanjak has been preserved through the years via cultural activities. Two prominent practices that continue to uphold the tradition of wearing tanjak are silat and horseback archery.

Kongres Nasional Sama-Bajau 2024 selesai digelar. Kegiatan yang diikuti komunitas Sama-Bajau dari seluruh Indonesia dan perwakilan Asia Tenggara bertujuan untuk mendiskusikan dan menginisiasi ...

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) — The Municipal Government of Maluso, in partnership with Relief International and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, launched an economic development initiative ...

Salih’s family is of an Indigenous background and is part of the Southeast Asian group of Bajau Laut. He has lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle on the ocean, much like his ancestors have for centuries.

SITI ZABIDAH menunjukkan sebahagian tanjak bertema patriotik dihasilkannya di rumahnya di Kampung Anak Musang, Bukit Jeruk, Besut semalam. BESUT – Seorang suri rumah mampu meraih pendapatan sampingan ...

Malaysia's government controversially evicted hundreds of sea nomads, known as Bajau Laut, from their homes in June. Human rights groups have criticised the flattening of Bajau Laut homes and say ...

While some Bajau spend their lives almost entirely at sea, many opt for more grounded lifestyles near the mainland. But whether on water or land, these stateless nomads face a variety of challenges.

A Malaysian activist who has campaigned for the rights of a seafaring minority group was questioned by police under sedition laws on Thursday, a move that has exacerbated worries about backsliding ...

Two lepa, the traditional boats of the Bajau Laut people, take part in the Regatta Lepa festibal in Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia, April 25, 2015. Credit: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas Subscribe for ads-free ...

“Nickel mining is dirty, that’s just how it is, but there are ways to do it more responsibly,” said Amanda Hurowitz, senior director of forest commodities at Mighty Earth, the Washington ...