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PERCEPTION ON PENAN'S OROO’ LANGUAGE AMONG LOCAL COMMUNITY AT BATU BUNGAN, MULU, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA

Mohamad SYAHRUL NİZAM IBRAHİM
Mohd Ibrani SHAHRİMİN ADAM ASSİM
Shazali JOHARİ
Syarifah JOHARİ KAMARİAH WAN MOHAMMAD
Suziana HASSAN
Pages
27–36
Publication Date
2021-12-30
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It was found that most young generation did not understand the language due to some factors.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Oroo’ secret sign language is a medium that has been used to communicate in the forest among Penan community.
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Key Findings & Data:They perceived that Oroo’ has no significant to their life because words are main medium of communication nowadays.
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Conclusion & Impact:It was found that most young generation did not understand the language due to some factors.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Oroo’ · Orang Ulu · Borneo

Abstract

Oroo’ secret sign language is a medium that has been used to communicate in the forest among Penan community. It is threatened language and identified as living cultural heritage that has high potential to be promoted as a major tourism product in the World Heritage Site, Mulu. However, the local level appreciation on their cultural elements is a question that would have implications for this language to become extinct imminently. Thus, this study aims to examine perception on the importance of Oroo’ language among Penan community at Batu Bungan. This exploration was conducted through a qualitative approach with personal interview with two Penans who are tribal chief and boatman who lived at the settlement. They were identified as key informants due to their active involvement and grown in the community. The narrative was analysed by thematic analysis deductively to elucidate their views on importance of Oroo’ secret sign language in the community today. It was found that most young generation did not understand the language due to some factors. They perceived that Oroo’ has no significant to their life because words are main medium of communication nowadays. While middle-aged community has at least basic knowledge of Oroo’ from their self-experience with old-aged generation in the forest. The language is threatened with extinction due to its significant declining users. There is a need for relevant stakeholders to take actions towards preserving this intangible and unique cultural heritage.

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Oroo’ secret sign language is a medium that has been used to communicate in the forest among Penan community. It is threatened language and identified as living cultural heritage that has high potential to be promoted as a major tourism product in the World Heritage Site, Mulu. However, the local level appreciation on their cultural elements is a question that would have implications for this language to become extinct imminently. Thus, this study aims to examine perception on the importance of Oroo’ language among Penan community at Batu Bungan. This exploration was conducted through a qualitative approach with personal interview with two Penans who are tribal chief and boatman who lived at the settlement. They were identified as key informants due to their active involvement and grown in the community. The narrative was analysed by thematic analysis deductively to elucidate their views on importance of Oroo’ secret sign language in the community today. It was found that most young generation did not understand the language due to some factors. They perceived that Oroo’ has no significant to their life because words are main medium of communication nowadays. While middle-aged community has at least basic knowledge of Oroo’ from their self-experience with old-aged generation in the forest. The language is threatened with extinction due to its significant declining users. There is a need for relevant stakeholders to take actions towards preserving this intangible and unique cultural heritage.

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IBRAHİM, M. S. N., ASSİM, M. I. S. A., JOHARİ, S., MOHAMMAD, S. J. K. W., HASSAN, S. (2021). PERCEPTION ON PENAN'S OROO’ LANGUAGE AMONG LOCAL COMMUNITY AT BATU BUNGAN, MULU, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA. A. Âsaui atyndaġy Halyk̦aralyk̦ k̦azak̦-tùrìk universitetìnìn̦ habaršysy, Sayı: 122, 27–36. https://ajindex.com/articles/848218

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