Ngayap (English: "wing") is a traditional courting practice that was historically observed within the Iban community of Borneo.
This custom involves male members of the group engaging in nocturnal courtship to pursue relationships with the female virgins of the community.
[1][2][3] The purpose of Ngayap was to facilitate meetings between single men and women, providing them with the opportunity to express their feelings to potential partners.
Presently, interactions between single men and women occur during gatherings such as festivals, schools, institutions of higher learning, and workplaces.
Legal action, as stipulated in Section 132 of the Adat Iban of 1993, can be taken only in cases of violations or interference by others in this practice.