The Flying Dusun Sdn Bhd (company no:
657104/A) was incorporated in Malaysia 23
June 2004, by Mr Nichlos Duanis and Mr Herman Scholz in order to further
the studies, research and conservation of the indigenous cultures and
traditions of Sabah, and to create a wider awareness of Sabah’s rich
traditional and historical heritage not only amongst the local people
themselves, but also amongst travellers to Sabah.
With the Flying Dusun Sdn Bhd we have initiated the first step that will
allow us to create a platform for an informal educational way with the aim
at assisting in creating a cultured and knowledgeable society, and
instilling pride amongst the many ethnic entities in Sabah, particularly
amongst the Kadazandusun.
Company Philosophy
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Keeping Sabah’s rich traditional heritage &
cultures alive!
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Address & Contact
Office & Atelier:
Kampung Kolopis Off Jalan Tambunan
89000 Donggongon
Sabah – Malaysian Borneo |
Company Vision
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Be the leading contact in Sabah for authentic, traditional dances;
traditional foods and drinks; constructions and other culture related
issues.
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Provide special interest tours in the discovery of the ‘real’ Sabah, which
includes jungle trekking and Homestay off the beaten track.
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Future: conduct research and studies in order to conserve Sabah’s cultures
and traditions and create greater awareness of the importance of culture
conservation in an intact environment amongst Sabahans and visitors to
Sabah alike.
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Postal Address:
PMB 69 Lot 18 Ground Floor
The Biz Centre
Lorong Lintas Plaza
88300 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah – Malaysian Borneo
Telephone & Email:
Tel: +6016 8069098 SMS: +6019 8024133 Skype ID: Borneoherman
Email: info@flyingdusun.com
Click here for a location map
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Founders of the Flying Dusun Sdn Bhd |
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Nichlos Duanis @ Nick
in charge of the cultural troupe and ensemble
Of Dusun origin and long time Managing Director of the Monsopiad Cultural
Village in Sabah, Nick has developed an acute sense of the urgency of the
conservation of Sabah’s cultural and traditional heritage. During his
eight years at the Monsopiad Cultural Village he has learned and taught
most of Sabah’s cultural dances and was in charge of the dance troupe and
cultural ensemble, as well as of the general maintenance of the site. This
has also given him a good feel of travellers' needs and expectations, and he has
gathered much experience in Sabah's growing tourism industry. |
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Herman Scholz
in charge of communications and research
Of Swiss origin he has graduated from the Hotel School in Lausanne and
before discovering Sabah he was in charge of the general management and accounts
of various establishments in France and South Africa. He has been in Sabah for
the past 10 years, during most of which he has worked with a local tour
operator. With a rediscovered passion for culture and their conservation he
worked for two years as the Honorary Curator and in the general management of
the Monsopiad Cultural Village in Sabah and is keen on helping conserve Sabah’s
traditions and cultures. This includes showing them to travellers through
exclusive tours and expeditions.
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Associated with the Flying Dusun Sdn Bhd
Rita Anson
in charge of traditional costumes and make-up artist
Rita is Nick's wife and works full-time at the Queen
Elisabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu; she is occupied on a part-time basis
at the Flying Dusun Sdn Bhd and looks after the maintenance of traditional
costumes. She also takes care of the dancers' make-up for major functions.
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