Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Borneo-Kalimantan

Welcome to Volume 10, Issue 1 of the Journal of Borneo Kalimantan!

We are excited to invite you to explore some of the scholarly works that delve into diverse aspects of Borneo Island which cover its history, cultural dynamics, and contemporary challenges. Karubi, in his article “The Bidayuh Cultural Identity 'Issues' of the Progeny of Mixed Marriages”, addresses a cultural issue in examining the complexities faced by individuals of mixed heritage within the Bidayuh community.

Meanwhile, Shariman, Mas'ud, Tarmizi, Zen, and Phang offer insights into the impact of computational thinking on educational outcomes across different subject areas in Sarawak in "Assessing the Influence of Computational Thinking Technique on STEM-Based and Non-STEM Based Subjects in Sarawak Schools”, whilst Jayl Langub delves into land rights in "Native Customary Rights Land: Indigenous Perspectives," providing an analysis of indigenous viewpoints on land ownership and usage. Marla Perkins, meanwhile, explores linguistic aspects in "Colors, Sounds, Rivers: Descriptive Terms and Informational Priority In Hobongan," offering an in-depth look at how descriptive terms reflect informational priorities within the Hobongan community.

In this issue, there are two book reviews by Ahi and Masri. Ahi reviews “Parenting on Sexuality by Razitasham Safii”, offering a critical perspective on this important work. In addition, Masri reviews "Countering the Western Canon: Other Ways of Knowing About Journalism and Media by Ahmad Murad Merican,” thus presenting an evaluation of the book's contribution to media and journalism studies.

We believe these contributions have showcase continuous and potential academic inquiry in Borneo Kalimantan context. We express gratitude to all the authors who have continuously shared their expertise and insights with us. We hope that this issue will ignite meaningful dialogue, and inspire everyone to contribute to an inspiring, and sustainable future for Borneo Kalimantan.

Professor Dr Poline Bala

Institute of Borneo Studies

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)