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Sabang, Clement Langet. Kamus SEBUP – Bahasa Malaysia; Satu Khazanah. Clement Langet Sabang, 2018.

Call no.

: 499.2339923/CLE

Author

: Sabang, Clement Langet.

Contributor

: Dayangku Horiah Binti Awang Gani

Summary

The book “Kamus Sebup - Bahasa Malaysia: Satu Khazanah” is the second edition by Clement Langet Sabang. The book’s design and editing are done by Beatrice Atkins Antaran. This book focuses on the ethnic linguistic heritage in Sarawak known as Sebup. It is published to assist anyone interested in learning the Sebup language. The author, Clement Langet Sabang, independently published this book. It is not only intended to help individuals understand the Sebup language but also serves as a linguistic treasure that needs to be preserved for future generations. The book not only presents the meaning of each word but also provides a guide for communication in the Sebup language. The main purpose of the author publishing this book is to disseminate knowledge about the existence of the Sebup language to everyone. In addition to presenting some original terms in the Sebup language that may be unknown to those not fluent in it, the book also includes other languages borrowed by Sebup and absorbed into new terms in the Sebup language. This book achieves its main goal. However, there are still many terms that have not been included in this dictionary (Kamus). The same goes for conversations terms or expressions that are easy and commonly used in their daily communication. Concerning the book’s cover design, there’s room for improvement to make it more visually attract a broader reader. This book is reliable language source due to the author’s profound familiarity with the subject, given it is his native tongue. Thus, this book can be considered as an ever-evolving linguistic resources. The book serves as a unique window into the linguistic tapestry of the island of Borneo. This feature makes the book not just an academic resource but also a practical guide for anyone interested in the language. Highly recommended!