Title: From Ancestral Wisdom to Smart Villages
Subtitle: Life and Change in Sabah
Description: Drawing upon credible online sources, this study From Ancestral Wisdom to Smart Villages: Life and Change in Sabah explores how traditional indigenous knowledge and cultural practices in Sabah form the foundation of community identity and environmental stewardship, while also examining the ways modern innovations are reshaping rural life. Information from government, academic, and international development sources highlights how practices such as the Tagal system and oral storytelling sustain ecological balance and cultural continuity, even as initiatives involving digital connectivity, sustainable agricultural technology, and smart village concepts are introduced to enhance livelihoods. Together, these reliable sources illustrate a dynamic interplay between ancestral wisdom and contemporary change, revealing how Sabah’s communities navigate continuity and transformation in a rapidly evolving social and technological landscape.