Intangible heritage is unique in its illustration of people’s way of life, richly demonstrated in our plural society. Forty-two students from MSU’s Kelab Penyayang paid a visit to Carey Island, learning all about the Mah Meri Tribe: The Masked Men of Malaysia.
The cultural programme aimed to better understand the beliefs, customs, and art of this sub-group of the indigenous Senoi. These are not only the masked men of the land but also a people of the sea, who eke out a living as fishermen on the islands throughout Selangor and Johor.
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Welcoming the students to the Sungai Bumbun Orang Asli settlement were dancers of the Mayin Jo’oh, with their Tok Pongkola and Tok Nania masks, special costumes, and equally special musical instruments: the tambo (a two-faced drum), the tuntog (a bamboo instrument), the jule (equivalent to the violin), and the a-tawa (a copper gong).
The visiting MSUrians joined in on the fun with a mock Mah Meri wedding ceremony.
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The students also visited a special museum of the tribe, getting up close with tribal history and cultural elements and especially Mah Meri’s renowned wood art. Mah Meri wood carving is placed among the world’s heritage art by the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO).
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The indigenous is one of the focus groups in MSU’s community engagement efforts, others being orphans and old folks. MSU has engaged with the people of Tohor in Jelebu Negeri Sembilan; Pos Bersih in Slim River and the pupils of SMK Bawong at the Orang Asli Settlement in Bawong Sungai Siput, both in the state of Perak; as well as other settlements in the state of Selangor’s Serendah and Puchong; all in collaboration with Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli.
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Orang Asli and orphans were opening-day patients of MSU Medical Centre
Intangible heritage is unique in its illustration of people’s way of life, richly demonstrated in our plural society. Forty-two students from MSU’s Kelab Penyayang paid a visit to Carey Island, learning all about the Mah Meri Tribe: The Masked Men of Malaysia.
The cultural programme aimed to better understand the beliefs, customs, and art of this sub-group of the indigenous Senoi. These are not only the masked men of the land but also a people of the sea, who eke out a living as fishermen on the islands throughout Selangor and Johor.
Love the outdoors and have a spirit for adventure?
MSU Bachelor in Outdoor, Leisure and Adventure Management (Honours)
MSU Diploma in Leisure Outdoor and Adventure Management
Welcoming the students to the Sungai Bumbun Orang Asli settlement were dancers of the Mayin Jo’oh, with their Tok Pongkola and Tok Nania masks, special costumes, and equally special musical instruments: the tambo (a two-faced drum), the tuntog (a bamboo instrument), the jule (equivalent to the violin), and the a-tawa (a copper gong).
The visiting MSUrians joined in on the fun with a mock Mah Meri wedding ceremony.
MSU Bachelor in Accessories Design (Honours)
MSU Bachelor in Fashion Design with Marketing (Honours)
MSU Bachelor in Music Technology (Honours)
The students also visited a special museum of the tribe, getting up close with tribal history and cultural elements and especially Mah Meri’s renowned wood art. Mah Meri wood carving is placed among the world’s heritage art by the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization (UNESCO).
Heritage for the future
MSU Bachelor in Education (Visual Arts) (Honours)
MSU Foundation in Visual Arts
The indigenous is one of the focus groups in MSU’s community engagement efforts, others being orphans and old folks. MSU has engaged with the people of Tohor in Jelebu Negeri Sembilan; Pos Bersih in Slim River and the pupils of SMK Bawong at the Orang Asli Settlement in Bawong Sungai Siput, both in the state of Perak; as well as other settlements in the state of Selangor’s Serendah and Puchong; all in collaboration with Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli.
Tohor Revolution Project brings ASEAN award to outstanding MSUrian
Orang Asli and orphans were opening-day patients of MSU Medical Centre