Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association branch breaks ranks: Says Unduk Ngadau panel cannot claim to be the keepers of tradition

5 Jun 2023 • 10:36 AM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu: The pending non-recognition of the Abaya attire once worn by Kadazan Dusun women as traditional wear by the State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) committee is receiving more criticism.

KDCA Ranau/Kundasang Women’s Council has demanded that the committee retract its recent statement not to recognis it as a traditional costume.

Its Chairperson Joaneseh James Ghani said such decision should not be made until ongoing research is completed.