IPDAY 2026 delegates at Mount Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah • 21–23 August 2026

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026

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ABOUT THE EVENT

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026 adalah peringatan internasional yang diperingati setiap 9 Agustus berdasarkan ketetapan United Nations (UN). Hari ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dunia mengenai hak, martabat, budaya, pengetahuan tradisional, serta kontribusi penting masyarakat adat terhadap pembangunan berkelanjutan dan pelestarian lingkungan.

Peringatan ini memiliki kaitan yang sangat erat dengan United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), yaitu deklarasi yang diadopsi oleh Majelis Umum PBB pada tahun 2007 sebagai standar internasional dalam perlindungan hak-hak masyarakat adat.

Dengan demikian, International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026 menjadi momentum bagi pemerintah, organisasi masyarakat sipil, lembaga internasional, dan masyarakat adat di seluruh dunia untuk memperkuat implementasi prinsip-prinsip UNDRIP (Agust Clarus)

IICA

International Indigenous Cultural Ambassador

Cultural Diplomacy and Indigenous Leadership

Connecting Indigenous Cultures Across the World

International Indigenous Cultural Ambassador (IICA) is an international initiative dedicated to strengthening cultural diplomacy, friendship, leadership, and collaboration among Indigenous Peoples. Through cultural exchange, advocacy, education, and community engagement, IICA promotes Indigenous identity, traditional knowledge, arts, languages, and sustainable development. The programme provides a platform for cultural ambassadors to represent their communities, share their heritage, build international networks, and encourage mutual respect. IICA also connects Indigenous organisations, governments, educational institutions, cultural communities, and international partners to advance Indigenous visibility, dignity, solidarity, and meaningful participation at regional and global levels.

Event Programme

Official Programme Schedule

21–23 August 2026 • Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Day 1

21 August 2026
    Welcome Dinner
  • 18:30pm Socialize Committee Members & Intoducing Participants
  • 18:30pm Welcome Dinner
  • 22:00pm Resting

Day 2

22 August 2026
    Seminar & Cultural Night
  • 06:00am Arrival of Committee Members
  • 06:30am Cultural Parade (Donggongon->KDCA)
  • 08:40am Opening Ceremony
  • 11:00am Cofee & Tea Break
  • 11:15am Seminar Session I - VI
  • 03:45pm Discussion and Question-and-Answer Session
  • 04:30pm Closing Session
  • 05:00pm Back to hotel
  • 06:30pm Dinner cum Cultural Night/IICA Pageant & Cultural Night
  • 10:30pm Back to hotel/Good night

Day 3

23 August 2026
    Melancong/Tour
  • 08:00am Group-A : KK-Tamparuli-Sinalau-Dairy Farm-Kundasang-KK
  • 08:00am Group-B Wisata Bahari/Pulau Manukan dan Mamutik
  • 20:00pm Group-A & B Back to hotel

The Committee

Dedicated leaders from Borneo working together to organize the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026.

Steering & Organizing Committee (MOC & MICC)
Borneo Dayak Forum & Partners
Borneo Dayak Forum & Partners
Penanggung Jawab
Malaysia-Indonesia
DSP Jeffrey Kitingan
DSP Jeffrey Kitingan
MOC-Chairperson
@ Malaysia
Agustinus Clarus
Agustinus Clarus
MOC-Vice Chairperson
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Marthin Billa
Marthin Billa
MOC-Vice Chairperson
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Prof. Eusabinus Bunau, Ph.D
Prof. Eusabinus Bunau, Ph.D
Moderator & Drafting Team
🇮🇩 Pontianak-West kalimantan-Indonesia
Richard Lias
Richard Lias
MOC-Vice Chairperson
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Yabit
Yabit
MOC-Vice Chairperson
🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam
Mrs. Datuk Joanna Datuk Kitingan
Mrs. Datuk Joanna Datuk Kitingan
MOC-Women-Youth & Cultural Night-ICCI
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Dato Sri Bonaventure Philip Sungka
Dato Sri Bonaventure Philip Sungka
MOC-Treasurer
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Nicholas Ngiot Punai
Nicholas Ngiot Punai
MOC-Vice Treasurer
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Datuk Suman Yasambun
Datuk Suman Yasambun
MOC-Member
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Dr. Benedict Topin
Dr. Benedict Topin
MOC-Member & Drafting Team
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Shalmon Sanangan
Shalmon Sanangan
MOC-Member
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Anthony Tibok
Anthony Tibok
MOC-Member
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Dr, Aswin Usop
Dr, Aswin Usop
MOC-Member & Drafting Team
🇮🇩 Central Kalimantan-Indonesia
Michael Jok
Michael Jok
MOC-Member
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Dr, Hendrika, S.Sos, M.Si
Dr, Hendrika, S.Sos, M.Si
MOC-Member
🇮🇩 West Kalimantan-Sintang-Indonesia
Susana Herpena, S.Sos.M.H
Susana Herpena, S.Sos.M.H
MOC-Member
🇮🇩 West Kalimantan-Sanggau-Indonesia
Ambrose Atama Katama
Ambrose Atama Katama
Chairperson of MICC & MOC-Member
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Jefray Jomion
Jefray Jomion
Vice Chairperson of MICC & Logistic/Accomodation
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
Zandi Beverley Koh
Zandi Beverley Koh
Vice Chairperson of MICC & Protocol
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
Totu Rizal Johari
Totu Rizal Johari
Secretary of MICC
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
David Ebin
David Ebin
Media
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
Suzanne Bingkasan
Suzanne Bingkasan
Publicity & Broadcasting
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
Datuk Jalumin Bayogoh
Datuk Jalumin Bayogoh
Documentation
🇲🇾 Sabah-Malaysia
Dauglas Alau Tayan
Dauglas Alau Tayan
Drafting Team
🇲🇾 Sarawak-Malaysia
Event Guide

Everything You Need Before Arriving in Malaysia

Essential information for all delegates attending IPDAY 2026.

Arrival & Airport

Jangan lupa barang bawaan anda yang tersimpan bagasi maupun di kabin.

Immigration & Custom

Lakukan passport checking & validasi, di counter imigrasi dan beacukai(bila ada bawaan khusus yang perlu dilapor), saat pergi dan datang di airport.

MDAC

Tamu dari Indonesia yang berpergian ke Malaysia wajib mengisi MDAC(Malaysian Digital Arrival Caerd)melalui form/link : https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main dan mengisi form All Indonesia saat kembali ke Indonesia melalui link:https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/ Gunakan email yang aktif dan no HP/WA yang sesuai.

Accommodation

Ingat akan nama dam alamat lengkap hotel dimana anda tinggal, sebab jika kehilangan arah dapat mencarinya melalui google map.

Transportation

Di negara Malaysia anda bisa berpergian dalam kota dengan biaya yang relative murah dari taxi dengan menggunakan Grab dan atau Maxim.

Currency

Tukarlah uang anda ke dalam mata uang Malaysia / Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) pada Money Change resmi. Namun dapat menarik uang MYR melalui ATM dengan menggunakan Debt Card Bank Indonesia.

Weather

Cuaca di bulan Agustus cukup panas di Malaysia, seperti halnya di Indonesia. Sedia topi lebar dan payung untuk melindungi diri dari sengat matahari.

Emergency

Jika ada yang sifatnya emergency segera hubungi koordinator group. Untuk Wilayah kalimantan korrdinator group adalah Agust Clarus dengan nomor kontak +62 81317549499

Internet & SIM Card

Setting alat komunikasi anda sebelum berangkat melalui provider SIM Card anda, atau membeli SIM Card internet provider Malaysia untuk keperluan akses data, dan seeting SIM Card management. Jika dalam keadaan dimana kedua hal di atas tidak dapat dipenuhi carilah tempat yang menyediakan sambungan wifi.

Documents

Official documents of IPDAY 2026

Proposal

Official proposal of IPDAY 2026

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Committee

Committee of Event

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Programme

Official programme schedule

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Declaration

Official declaration document

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Peserta

Dokumen Peserta Kalimantan

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Manifesto

Manifesto

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Contact Us

Get in Touch

Please contact the Secretariat if you need information or assistance regarding the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2026.

Secretariat

Address

Borneo Dayak Forum (BDF)
Lot 23, 3rd Floor, Block D,
Damai Commercial Center,
88300 Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Secretary General

+62 813-1754-9499

Telephone / WhatsApp Office

+62 813-1754-9499

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