USM, PENANG, July 2016 – The current wave of modernisation which is focusing more on new

media has resulted in many oral traditions once championed, now being forgotten and

overwhelmed by the wave of globalisation

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DSC1902hjUSM, PENANG,  July 2016 – The current wave of modernisation which  is  focusing more on newmedia  has  resulted  in  many  oral  traditions  once  championed,  now  being  forgotten  andoverwhelmed by the wave of globalisation.That  was  stated  by  the  Deputy  Vice­Chancellor  (Student  Development  Affairs  and  Alumni),Professor Dato' Dr. Adnan Hussein  in representing the USM Vice­Chancellor, Professor Dato' Dr.Omar Osman at the Opening Ceremony and Dinner  in conjunction with the Seminar on RegionalOral Traditions held here recently.He  explained  that,  this  seminar  would  provide  the  avenue  in  the  sharing  of  knowledge,  ideas,expertise and experiences which may not be found in books."Traditions which were once valued and treasured by society in the past, and going even beyondthe region may face extinction unless they are preserved and well­documented," he added.DSC1908ghHe further said that, researchers on oral traditions need to continue being active in their researchwhich  should  not  just  be  within  the  traditional  context,  but  also  in  terms  of  its  relevance  andfunctionalities in contemporary times, as oral traditions could transcend time and be presented invarious forms of new media.According to the Advisor of the Seminar on Regional Oral Traditions, Professor Dato' Seri Dr. MdSalleh Yaapar, the scope of oral traditions is widespread and far­reaching throughout the region,varied and different according to the respective stories and traditions of various countries."Oral  traditions  transcend  temporal  and national  boundaries,  still  in  existence up  till  now and  isundergoing  periodic  transformation  and  requiring  preservation,  so  that  the  heritage  will  not  belost in time," he said.He added that, oral traditions which relate to narrated stories, storytellers or minstrels, traditionalshows,  poets  and  others  of  similar  nature  need  to  remain  being  the  pride  of  society  in  thisregion.(https://news.usm.my)English Newssearch...CHAMPIONING AND PRESERVING ORAL TRADITIONSHERITAGE FOR NATION’S FUTURE GENERATIONS25JULDSC1921tytySalleh also hoped  that  the seminar  could explore and discuss matters  relating  to oral  traditionscomprehensively, for the practice to be spread throughout the nation.Meanwhile,  Chairperson  of  the  Seminar  on  Regional  Oral  Traditions,  Professor  Dr.  Jelani  Harunemphasised  that  the  seminar provided a platform  to  revitalise  the art  on oral  traditions  and  itssignificance in the region, while looking at those which are still in practice and others which havevanished."It  is  the  nation’s  heritage,  which  needs  preservation  for  future  generations  to  appreciate  thistradition, while the current younger generation having the interest also needs to be nurtured," hesaid when interviewed.The  highlights  of  the  ceremony  were  presentations  by  the  ‘Awang  Batil’  (‘story­teller’accompanied by a  small  drum and  flute)  from  the  state of Perlis  and  ‘seloka’  (morality poems)and ‘gurindam’ (Malay poem with irregular verses) by Roslan Madun.Also present at the ceremony were the National Council of Professors’ Head of History, Heritageand  Socio­cultural  Cluster,  Professor  Dato'  Dr.  Teo  Kok  Seong;  Director  of  Dewan  Bahasa  danPustaka  (DBP) Northern Region, Abdul Nasir Mohd Razali  and Dean, USM School of HumanitiesProfessor Dr. Narimah Samat.Translation: Mazlan Hanafi BasharudinText: Hafiz Meah Ghouse Meah / Photo: Zamani Abd RahimShare ThisPusat Media dan Perhubungan Awam / Media and Public Relations Centre Level 1, Building E42, Chancellory II, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang Malaysia Tel : +604-653 3888 | Fax : +604-658 9666 | Email : pro@usm.my (mailto:pro@usm.my)  Laman Web Rasmi / Official Website : Universiti Sains Malaysia (http://www.usm.my) Client Feedback / Comments (http://web.usm.my/smbp/maklumbalas.asp) | USM News Portal. Hakcipta Terpelihara USM 2015

CHAMPIONING AND PRESERVING ORAL TRADITIONS

HERITAGE FOR NATION’S FUTURE GENERATIONS

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CHAMPIONING AND PRESERVING ORAL TRADITIONS HERITAGE FOR NATION’S FUTURE GENERATIONS

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