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- Title
CONSERVING THE JADI MALI RITUAL FOR CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE IBAN COMMUNITY IN SARAWAK.
- Authors
Rozaimie, Awang; Tom, Amelia Alfred; Jalil, Susana William
- Abstract
The ancient practice of "jadi mali" among the indigenous Iban tribe in Sarawak is a custom and tradition birthed with the aim of attaining a marriage free from any unwanted catastrophe due to violating a taboo. This article suggests the protocols of "jadi mali" ritual as a vital intangible culture passed down from our ancestors' knowledge to be preserved for future references. It adopts a philosophical approach of Husserlism of Transcendental Phenomenology (TPh) to qualitatively examine the issue of "jadi mali." The affirmative lessons obtained from this ancient ritual may act as a rule for the younger Iban generation to be mindful of their courtship and to choose the right life partner in the future. The ancient ritual of "jadi mali" indicates a need for mutual respect and teaches intensive empathy about life's details for genetic sustainability. This article contributes by providing a record for future reference on the ancient ritual of "jadi mali" among the Iban indigenous community in Sarawak. Foremost, this article is important for conserving ancestral knowledge.
- Subjects
SARAWAK; RITES &; ceremonies; CHOICE (Psychology); RITUAL; LIFE partners; TRIBES; SUSTAINABILITY; TABOO
- Publication
Kajian Malaysia: Journal of Malaysian Studies, 2023, Vol 41, Issue 1, p43
- ISSN
0127-4082
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21315/km2023.41.1.3