Bidayuh

Bidayuh Lady Bidayuh is the collective name for several indigenous peoples found in southern Sarawak, on the island of Borneo, that are broadly similar in language and culture.

The name “Bidayuh” means ‘inhabitants of land’. Originally from the western part of Borneo, the collective name Land Dayaks was first used during the period of Rajah James Brooke, the White Rajah of Sarawak.

With a population reaching 200,000 people, the Bidayuh constitute one of the main indigenous peoples in Sarawak.

Adapted from Wikipedia’s article about the Bidayuh People.

Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia

Sarawak Gone – The Bidayuh and the Dam

Mar 15, 2012 • Sarawak Gone is an open licensed micro-docs series raising awareness to the persistent decline of indigenous life and culture... Read More

Indigenous peoples say no to ‘disaster development’ in Sarawak

Mar 9, 2012 • It’s no mere coincidence that Sarawak is one of the most impoverished states in Malaysia. For more than 30... Read More

Underreported Struggles #50, May 2011

Jun 2, 2011 • In this month’s Underreported Struggles: The Triqui people issue an urgent call for solidarity and action; Canadian company admits... Read More

Sarawak: Bidayuh villagers set fire to logging camps, machinery

May 11, 2011 • Residents from 10 Bidayuh villagers this week set fire to five logging camps and thirteen heavy machines in a... Read More

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