‘High-Value Culture’ of Igal: Mirroring ‘DAKEN21’ Promoting ‘Malaysia MADANI’

Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman; Norzizi Zulkafli; Ahmad Kamal Basyah Sallehuddin; Abdullah Hayeesaid

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i29.6006

Authors

Mohd Kipli Abdul Rahman College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor.
Norzizi Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
Ahmad Kamal Basyah Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
Abdullah Socio-economic Development Department, Islamic Bank of Thailand, Pattani Centre, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i29.6006

Keywords:

Igal, High-value Culture, DAKEN21, Malaysia MADANI

Abstract

This paper explores the igal ritual theatre practised by the Bajau ethnic group in Sabah, Malaysia, that is performed to heal for the community's well-being. This study focuses on the concept of high-value culture, which goes hand in hand with the thrust of 'Malaysia Madani' and National Cultural Policy 2021 (DAKEN21). The ethnographic method is applied through an 'inductive phenomenological character' approach involving descriptive research design exploration and case studies. The connection of igal ritual theatre elements and its meaning, high-value culture, and the concept of ‘Malaysia Madani’ will be highlighted to demonstrate the community's well-being and quality of life.

Author Biographies

Norzizi , Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia

Dr. Norzizi Zulkafli is a Senio Lecturer at the Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia.

Ahmad Kamal Basyah , Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia

Dr. Ahmad Kamal Basyah Salehuddin is a Senior Lecturer at the Performing Arts Studies, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia

Abdullah, Socio-economic Development Department, Islamic Bank of Thailand, Pattani Centre, Thailand

Dr. Abdullah Hayeesaid is an officer at the Socio-economic Development Department of the Islamic Bank of Thailand, Pattani Centre, Thailand.

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