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Hello and assalamualaikum. My name is Muhammad Aiman Ridhwan Bin Mohd Sharul Redzwan. I am taking Bachelor of Applied Studies ( Hons) English for Intercultural Communication in Uitm Shah Alam.

This padlet was created as my first e- portfolio assessment for subject EIC404 which is Cultural Perspective. I have been searched and gathered all information of weapons from five cultures which is Bugis, Iranun, Mandailingn, Murut and Suluk.

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-Bugis, is a Malay tribe found in Malaysia.

-They can be found in the East Coast of Sabah and the South of Peninsular Malaysia.

-The Bugis come from the Sulawesi islands in Indonesia where they were brought to Malaysia by the Bugis who migrated to Malaysia.

-Until today, there are still Bugis Malay descendants in Malaysia.

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-Badik originates from the island of Sulawesi and was brought to Malay land by the Bugis.

-The Bugis utilize a small weapon known as a "Badik" for self-defense.

-The men must wear a Badik around their waists to be considered Bugis.

-They claim that the Badik should be positioned on the left rib to fill the gap left by the missing rib.

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-In order to be more durable, Badik is composed of steel.

-The Badik's handle and scabbard are made of wood, ivory, and horn, and they are frequently ornamented with exquisite carvings in gold, silver, or copper.

-The Badik  is available in one-sided and two-sided versions, each of which has a unique effect on the foe.

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-In general, Badik is frequently used to defend oneself from any dangers, including people and animals.

-Similar to saroso Badik, other Badik has also been utilized as an heirloom.

- This Badik can be employed as a charm that affects a person's positive and bad values, according to Bugis beliefs.

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-Iranun is one of the bumiputera residents in Sabah.

-They hail from Ilana Bay on the Philippine island of Mindanao.

-The Kota Belud District, which is in the coastline area, is home to the Iranun tribe.

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photo by  Metropolitan Museum of Art (2021)

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-Kampilan or known  as Talong is a traditional weapon of the Filipino community that was brought to the Iranun tribe.

-The kampilan is a historically significant and well-known weapon because it is thought that Datuk Lapu-Lapu used it to assassinate the illustrious explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

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-Kampilan does not resemble a typical sword in appearance. The blade is long and hefty, and it widens toward the tip.

-The sword's tip features a branch that distinguishes it from other swords.

-The branch enables the user to deal devastating damage to opponents.

-According to estimates, the body's length ranges from 36 to 44 inches, demonstrating how lengthy it is.

-The kampilan is a heavy sword since it is composed of thick iron.

-To demonstrate the fury of this weapon, the kampilan holder displays wood or bone that has been fashioned to resemble the jaws of a crocodile or a snake.

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-Warriors from Iran and the Philippines frequently wield this sword.

-This sword is heavy, yet depending on the user, it can be handled in one or two hands.

-Swinging like a baseball bat swing is one of the methods that is frequently employed to manage the appearance.

-It has the power to instantly amputate an enemy's limbs.

-The blacksmith who creates this style will also create an extremely lethal weapon while taking into account the wearer's comfort.

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-Mandailing is a tribe found in the south of North Sumatra Province.

-This tribe has ties of blood, language, arts and customs with the Batak and Malay tribes.

-That can also explain the existence of the Mandailing Batak tribe.Mandailing or Batak Mandailing comes from the Batak tribe that resides in Mandaling Godang and Mandailing Julu.

-In general, the weapons used by the Mandailing Batak tribe seem to be the same as the Batak tribe.

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-The Gaja Gompak is one of the tools employed by the Batak people.

-This weapon is one that the legendary Indonesian warrior Sisingamangaraja XII used to battle otherworldly foes rather than for regular warfare.

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-Gaja Dompak was made of iron for it blade and for the handle or the scabbard, it made of wood and brass.

-The handle of this weapon is usually carved with the shape of an elephant and is often black.

-Gaja Gombak is shorter than a sword, but longer than a dagger.

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-This weapon is not made to kill, but rather used as a human mediator with supernatural powers.

-Gaja Dompak will give strength in the form of wisdom and also charisma to its user.

-In addition, this weapon also has a prohibition that cannot be envious or angry.

- the old beliefs told that not all people can use this weapon which only the descendant of the king can use it.

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-The dominating race in the Sulu sultanate is referred to as the Tausug race, often known as Suluk or Orang Suluk.

-The Suluk tribe is the original population in Sabah. They are found on the east coast of Sabah to the southeast of Tawau.

- The Suluk community has lived for hundreds of years in Sabah with other communities.

- The famous fighter against the British in the past, Datu Paduka Mat Salleh, is descended from Suluk Bajau Paitan.

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photo by International Military Antiques (2020)

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-Barong is a traditional weapon of the Suluk tribe that comes from the southern islands of the Philippines.

-It is also used by the Filipino Muslim community, the Tausug tribe.

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-Barong is a leaf-shaped machete and a single-sided weapon.

-The purpose of Barong shaped like this is because it is very good at cutting meat.

-The blade is made of thick iron making the blade heavy to increase momentum when swinging.

-The length of this Barong blade is 45-55 cm long or it is said to be as long as a man's arm.

-What distinguishes the Barong from other parangs is the shape of the handle, which is shaped like a parrot.

-It is made from a type of Banati wood or buffalo horn.

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-According to the Deputy President of the Bajau Tawau Suluk Cultural Association, Abdul Ali Aris said, Suluk warriors will still kill their victims with Barong even if the victim is no longer alive.

-According to the words of their ancestors, the killing is not valid if the victim's head is not beheaded with Barong.

-For those who do the act, the hero will be raised as a true hero and labeled as a brave and brave person.

-Barong is also said to have mystical powers.

-Before being sharpened, the Barong needs to be “tangas” first which is straddling a hot Barong to get the  sweat from the user's genitals on the Barong so that the power and sharpness of the Barong is awakened.

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-The Murut tribe is one of the tribes found in Sabah.

-The Murut can be found in Keningau, Pensiangan, Kalabakan and Kinabatangan.

-The Murut people are well known for their customs and their clothes.

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-Sumpitan are made of Cengal wood or bamboo. There are various procedures that need to be followed in the process of making this Sumpitan.

-The making of this Sumpitan is the work of Murut ethnic men.

-Sumpitan usually takes almost three months to complete because the men have many things to do such as farming and hunting.

-It is said that this Sumpitan is between two and three metres long.

-So it could result in long-range shooting. A spear knife will be positioned at the end of the Sumpitan for use as a close-range weapon.

-The Murut ethnic group's weapons are distinctive because they may be employed as long-range and close-range weapons.

-This strengthens every component of the attack, whether it is close or far away.

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-The Murut tribe created the poisonous dart known as Damak to use as a bullet for the Sumpitan.

-Damak is crafted from Nibong wood or bamboo.

-Damak will then be prepared and immersed in poison made from natural sources.

-The Palih tree's sap is used to make poison by the Murut ethnic group.

- Anyone who is impacted by Damak may experience a blackout, faint out, or, more tragically, they may die.

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-As we know, Sumpitan and Damak were used to be as defensive weapon, but they also were used as weapon to hunting in the jungle.

-So they could get protein form wild animal easily from a far distance.

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Cara Membuat Sumpit Etnik Murut | Info Seni Budaya Sabah

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Let see how to use Barung

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EIC404 CULTURAL APPRECIATION AND MY PERSONAL GOALS