Side Projects

Sometimes I am triggered with ideas that are not directly related to bearing of my work research and (for that matter) the tourism and hospitality field. These 'side projects 'as I called, it ranges from research or publication initiatives that I pursue slowly primarily because they yet to have any funding. Funding enable me to hire extra help, because at the same time I am committed to my responsibilities such as teaching and other on-going research activities in UMS. Nonetheless, work had progressed. If you have interest and the capacity to access for funding related to any of these side projects, I am more than welcome to discuss further with you :) We could find a mutual understanding towards a win-win situation!

Study on the origin of annual barter trade practices during Eid Ul Fitri celebration in Kg. Darau, Manggatal, Sabah 2019 (Kajian asal usul amalan sistem barter tahunan sempena Hari Raya Aidilfitri di Kampung Darau, Menggatal, Sabah) - Funded by the Sabah State Museum.

[Download article about this event here-In Malay Language]

[YouTube: RTM Coverage of the event - Jointly organised by Kampung Darau, Sabah State Museum and UMS]

Below is the cover of published book about the tradition. Available for purchase at Sabah State Museum.