THE HERITAGE
Baling Selipar inspires the core rhythm: throw, scatter, evade and rebuild.
ABOUT S4SAR / OUR STORY
BORN IN THE KAMPUNG.
BUILT FOR THE ARENA.
A Malaysian childhood game gave us the idea. A belief in the future of play gave it a new direction.
01 / THE BACKSTORYTRADITION → TRANSFORMATION
01 / THE ORIGIN
IT STARTED WITH
THREE SLIPPERS.
Across Malaysian kampung neighbourhoods and schoolyards, generations grew up playing Baling Selipar—a simple, energetic group game built around stacked slippers, an accurate throw and the challenge of putting the pieces back together.
Its real appeal was never the equipment alone. It was the laughter, friendly rivalry, quick decisions, dodging, teamwork and shared memories. With simple objects and a place to gather, a game could begin.
That spirit is the starting point for S4SAR. Rather than replace the tradition, we want to give its core idea a new platform that more people can discover, play and celebrate.
WE ARE NOT LEAVING OUR HERITAGE BEHIND.
WE ARE TAKING IT FORWARD.
02 / THE EVOLUTION
THE SAME SPIRIT.
A NEW LANGUAGE OF PLAY.
S4SAR is an emerging, proposed 4-versus-4 sport inspired by Baling Selipar: a modern game concept shaped by industrial design, sport and the possibilities of digital connection.
THE REIMAGINING
Purpose-designed equipment introduces the Thrower, three Proxes and a proposed dedicated arena format.
THE SPORT
A structured team-versus-team concept creates room for tactics, skill, safety evaluation and competitive play.
THE FUTURE
Our envisioned digital ecosystem connects learning, player progression, events and community participation.
Development status: S4SAR is a developing sport and product concept. Equipment designs, gameplay details, digital features and events are proposed and subject to testing, refinement and partnerships.
03 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE IDEA
DESIGNED BY
FARR INDUSTRY ENTERPRISE.
Farr Industry Enterprise is a startup company based in Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia. We bring together emerging innovators, design thinking and a shared ambition: to transform a familiar Malaysian pastime into an accessible, exciting new sporting experience.
REGISTERED ENTITYFARR INDUSTRY ENTERPRISESSM: 202603286563 (003904301-H)
CORE PROJECT TEAM
MENTOR
Dr. Addy Putra MDZ
Project mentorship and guidance
PROJECT LEAD
Mohamad Azfar Basri
Leading the S4SAR initiative
SUPPORTED BY
Muhammad Aniq Zharfan bin Mazuki
Muhamad Amir bin Mohd Zamri
Muhammad Zaki bin Abdul Hadi
04 / OUR PURPOSE
MORE THAN
A NEW GAME.
PRESERVE THROUGH PLAY
Keep the spirit of Baling Selipar visible and meaningful to new generations.
DESIGN FOR PARTICIPATION
Explore equipment and gameplay that are engaging, inclusive and suitable for safety-focused testing.
CONNECT COMMUNITIES
Bring students, players, educators, makers, organisations and supporters into a shared sporting journey.
05 / AN OPEN INVITATION
HELP MAKE
S4SAR REAL.
We are actively looking for sponsors, collaborators and strategic partners who believe that Malaysian heritage can inspire the next generation of sport. We welcome conversations about product development, prototyping, pilot matches, event production, community programmes, technology, media and sponsorship.