KUCHING, Oct 19 2026: Minister in the Premier's Department John Sikie Tayai told the State Legislative Assembly (SLA) that the drafts of the reviewed Adat Iban, Adat Bidayuh, Adet Kayan and Adet Kenyah have submitted in June 2026 to the State Attorney-General’s Chambers (SAGC) for review.
He said that the drafts of Adet Melanau, Adet Bagatan, Adet Berawan and Adet Kiput are also under the review of State Attorney-General’s Chambers (SAGC).
"While awaiting clearance from the State Attorney-General’s Chambers (SAGC) on the drafts of the reviewed text of all the Adat, Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) is currently preparing the explanatory notes to accompany the text under review," he said.
He added the explanatory notes are intended to provide clearer understanding and practical guidance on Adat to all parties involved in its administration, as well as members of the public who have an interest in understanding Adat.
"Additionally, efforts are also ongoing to review four existing Adat codes specifically, Adat Bisaya, Adat Lun Bawang, Adet Penan and Adet Kelabit," he added.
He said MAIS is also preparing to commence preliminary work for the codification of three Adat, namely, Adet Tagal, Adet Punan and Adat Iban Remun
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