The Sa'ban, Sa'baan or Saban people, are an indigenous
Dayak people of
Sarawak,
Malaysia and
East Kalimantan,
Indonesia. They are categorised under the
Orang Ulu groups in
Malaysia and have a close ties with the
Kelabit people.
With a population of approximately less than 1,000 people, the Saban considered one of the smallest ethnic groups in
Sarawak. Over the last 20 years, most of them had moved to urban areas (mainly
Miri) for better living and employment opportunities. The rest still live in their homeland,
Long Banga,
Long Puak (formerly known as
Long Ballong) and
Long Peluan.
Being an offshoot of Kelabit tribes, they have similar cultures, traditions and customs. Most Sa'ban people can understand the Kelabit language due to the similarities with their own.
Language
Some simple phrases in Sa'ban:
References
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