Biography

Miss Beatrice Anne is a Lecturer in Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Umum (MPU), Malaysia, and a PhD candidate in Anthropology and Sociology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Her research expertise lies in cultural heritage preservation, with a particular focus on the role of belief systems and indigenous epistemologies in sustaining Iban weaving traditions in Sarawak. Her doctoral work contributes to broader scholarly discourse on intangible cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge systems, and cultural continuity in Southeast Asia.

She holds both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Hons) in Arts Management from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Her academic formation is grounded in the governance of intellectual property relating to traditional cultural expressions, with research emphasis on iconic Sarawak heritage products such as Pua Kumbu and Tebaloi. Her work bridges cultural heritage studies, legal-cultural frameworks of intellectual property, and indigenous knowledge preservation.

Prior to her current appointment, she served as a Research Officer at Akademi Profesor Malaysia, where she contributed to national-level policy development through the production of position papers, white papers, scholarly publications, and strategic academic engagements with key Malaysian ministries and agencies. 

Educational Background

• PhD (Ongoing), Anthropology and Sociology (2024–Present), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)  
• Master of Arts, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 2022  
• Bachelor of Applied Arts (Hons), Arts Management, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 2016 

Selected Publications

• Anne Saga, B., et al. (2019). Perlindungan Harta Intelek Terhadap Tradisi Lisan Masyarakat Iban: Leka Timang. Jurnal Dunia Pengurusan.  
• Empiang Liman, J., et al. (2019). Tradisi Lisan Timang Gawai Kelingkang Nanga Dalam Masyarakat Iban di Sarawak.  
• Tugang, N., et al. (2019). Penganan: Sajian Tradisional Warisan Tidak Ketara Masyarakat Iban di Sarawak. 

Conferences and Academic Engagement 

• Dayak Chair Symposium on Indigenous Identities and Cultures (UNIMAS)  
• Postgraduate Colloquium (UNIMAS)  
• eSeminar Jaku & Budaya Iban (IPG Rajang)  
• Konvensyen Akademia (KA23 & KA24, Akademi Profesor Malaysia & KPT)
• UKM Postgraduate Seminar on Research Presentation Skills and Academic Writing