Weaving Industry In Kota Belud, Sabah,Malaysia

The Big Drum Called Sang Gendang

Its location is at the compound of Kg Darau Laut place of worship. It is believed to have been brought to Sabah some 300 years ago by the Arab traders and missionaries.It is believed to be the biggest drum or "beduk" and perhaps the oldest in Sabah,commonly used by the Muslim community for the call of prayers and the announcement of the new moon to celebrate Hari Raya.

Those Arab traders and missionaries had now been assimilated with the local natives particularly the Dusun tribe of Darau and they are now the Bajau ethnic.

The drum is now a masterpiece and the object of historical and cultural research by many parties.

There Has To Be No Duplication Of Functions And Actitivies

Persatuan Sejarah Malaysia Cawangan Sabah has to ensure that there is no duplication in its work, functions and activities with the other organcies particularly the Government Department like the Muzium and the Ministries concerned; Ministry of Information, Culture and Heritage as well as the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah.

The Association will be the 'ginger group' in as far as history, culture, customs, traditions, language are concerned.