Rentap

Rebel and warrior from Sarawak Relief representation of Rentap at Rentap Libau Memorial Monument in Sarawak. Rentap (born Libau anak Ningkan; c. 1800–1863), also known as Libau Rentap, was a warrior and a recognized Iban hero in Sarawak (now a state of Malaysia) during the reign of the first White Rajah, James Brooke. His praise name, Rentap Tanah, Runtuh Menua translates from the Iban language as 'Earth-tremor, World-shaker'. His famous and frequently quoted slogan was "Agi idup, Agi ngelaban" which translates into "Still alive, still fighting". Birth and becoming a warrior Rentap was born in the Skrang area in the Second Division in Sarawak (then part of the Sultanate of Brunei). He was named Libau anak Ningkan by his father and mother, Ningkan and Imbong. They had five children, including Rentap. Not much is known about Rentap until he was appointed as a manok sabong (lead warrior, literally 'fighting rooster' due to roosters being seen as strong and mighty by the Iban) by Chief Orang Kaya Pemancha Dana "Bayang" (commonly known as OKP Dana Bayang or simply Dana Bayang). Rentap was mentored by Dana Bayang and accompanied him on major ngayau (headhunting) expeditions from south