 The WikiKata initiative, spearheaded by the Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia (WCUGM) in collaboration with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and other national agencies, has garnered international recognition for its efforts to preserve endangered indigenous languages. Through an immersive, community-based framework, the project deploys student volunteers to rural settlements to train indigenous groups, such as the Mendriq and Kensiu tribes, in documenting their native languages on digital platforms like Wiktionary and Wikipedia. This collaborative approach to sustainable capacity-building earned WikiKata the International Green Gown Award 2024 for Student Engagement and formal acknowledgment at the UNU-IAS RCE Awards 2024. Bolstered by institutional funding and comprehensive media coverage, the initiative is actively expanding its digital preservation footprint through nationwide school competitions and upcoming outreach programs targeting the Jakun community.
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