Keris or asymmetrical dagger making is an ancient craft from the Malay Archipelago recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. A local craftsman has been keeping this art alive for four years. This talented person continues to actively produce keris as a cultural heritage of the nation.

Awang Haji Mahani bin Haji Marani started out by taking course at the handicraft arts training centre in 1985 and has been active in the art of keris making. According to him, the keris-making process takes between one to two weeks using raw materials.

The Keris is still being used as part of the wedding gifts, traditional ceremonies and also as personal collections. According to Awang Haji Mahani, special orders are also requested by people who wish to have a unique keris according to their own taste.

The art of keris-making is a national heritage that is still relevant in community life. Therefore, the younger generation needs to learn the art and take advantage of social media so that the heritage of the keris does not vanish with changes in time.