Sabah moves to include Tatana, Kadazan Tangaa, Murut Timugon and Lotud in classrooms
Published on: Sun, Jun 15, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: The proposal to expand the Kadazandusun language curriculum in schools to include four other Sabah ethnic languages has been submitted to the Federal Government, said Upko President Datuk Ewon Benedick ( pic ). Ewon said the initiative, backed by groups including KLF, MNC and Sabah Ethnic Language Association, aims to strengthen the presence of ethnic languages in the education system.
Advertisement The plan proposes the inclusion of Tatana (Kuala Penyu), Kadazan Tangaa (Penampang), Murut Timugon (Tenom), and Suang Lotud (Tuaran) alongside the existing Dusun Bunduliwan syllabus. He confirmed that Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has agreed to form a special committee to assess the proposal, with pilot programmes to begin in selected schools in relevant districts. Ewon, who is also Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said funding has been allocated to support the development of modules, workbooks and textbooks for the four ethnic languages. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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