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Niah as UNESCO World Heritage. Niah as UNESCO World Heritage . Niah as UNESCO World Heritage .
Niah as UNESCO World Heritage. Niah as UNESCO World Heritage . Niah as UNESCO World Heritage .

the penan

A man playing Keringot which is made from a single small bamboo section
A man playing Keringot which is made from a single small bamboo section

community

The Penan community has been participating in the bird’s nest and guano harvesting at Niah National Park; and currently, they are actively involved in the Niah Swiftlet conservation program.


One of the Penan’s community notable leader, the late Nuar Bin Haji Jaya was one the notable pioneering community figure whom initiated the co-management of Niah swiftlet which helped to place Niah as one of the two largest sustainable producers of bird’s nest today.


Fading heritage of the Penan tribe’s language, culture, and practice. One of which is a “game” which is like a dance over sticks and placing their head between sticks.


Batu Niah, a thriving town by the National Park is famous for its local food and Freshwater Prawn Noodles.

Try out the famous Freshwater Prawn Noodles in Miri that has been enjoyed by most for more than 3 decades
Try out the famous Freshwater Prawn Noodles in Miri that has been enjoyed by most for more than 3 decades
Experience engaging with the community at the longhouses
Experience engaging with the community at the longhouses
Side view of a man wearing Penan traditional headgear
Side view of a man wearing Penan traditional headgear
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Niah as Unesco World Heritage

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