Official Trailer: "Tan Sri Empiang: The Legacy of Empowering Dayak Women"

This trailer presents selected highlights from the biography "Tan Sri Dato Sri Empiang Jabu: A Legacy of Empowering Dayak Women", authored by Dr. Regina Garai and Prof. Datu Dr. Neilson Ilan. It tells the story of a legendary woman from a centennial Samu Longhouse, Betong, Bilik No. 4, whose journey has become a beacon of hope and pride for generations of Dayak women.

For the people of Betong, the name Tan Sri Dato Sri Empiang Jabu is well known. But for the first time, her remarkable achievements and lifelong contributions have been carefully compiled into a book - officiated by the Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg on 24 May 2025.

Link: https://premierdept.sarawak.gov.my/we...

Tan Sri Dato Sri Empiang Jabu’s life deserves to be captured in a biography because:

•⁠ ⁠She is a trailblazer - a symbol of strength and vision - who has inspired and empowered countless Iban and Dayak women across rural Sarawak.
•⁠ ⁠Her Iban roots and early access to education shaped her resilience, grounding her in humility and fuelling her passion to uplift her community.
•⁠ ⁠Her leadership offered light, hope, and direction in times of uncertainty, especially in matters of education and women's empowerment.
•⁠ ⁠Her life journey, marked by tenacity, strong willpower, and deep cultural grounding, reflects a spirit that continuously strives within her surrounding ecosystem.
•⁠ ⁠Her balanced yet transformational leadership helped chart a sustainable roadmap for her community’s growth.

From a little girl tracing her ABCs on a stone slate… to a learned pioneer who rose to shatter glass ceilings - Tan Sri Empiang’s journey is a story etched in the heart of Betong, and one that deserves to be known across Malaysia.