Unearthing history
Even though a century has passed, the villagers of Kampung Seniawan Jepon and the descendants of Japanese migrants have deeply ingrained memories and emotions associated with the estate in their hearts and minds. Remembering the past Kampung Seniawan Jepon, Kota Samarahan is home to history that is just waiting to be discovered. It was a […]
Let Malayans have better understanding of Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Celebrating Malaysia Day by rotating it among Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak will be viewed as the best step to further preserve the aspect of history, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) noted that it is undeniable that the Malaysia Day celebration gives more advantages to Sabah and […]
Exhibit early history of Malay literature
KUCHING: Sarawak Museum should provide space to exhibit the early history of Malay literature in Sarawak and other materials relating to the development of literature in the country. Senior fellow of the Malaysian Council of Professors Dr Jeniri Amir cited the novel, Hikayat Panglima Nikosa (HPN) which could be analysed through different perspectives and displayed. […]
Know your past, Bidayuhs advised
KUCHING: Bidayuhs must know their past to understand their present and plan for their future, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. He was speaking at the launch of two Bisingai Bidayuh books entitled “Pingunai Ikonomik Bisingai De Joman Omba” and “Oran Pingoma To” and Bau Bicentennial Celebration 2020 dinner […]
Song in perspective
Early history According to the history of Sarawak, the Kayan people – who once migrated from one place to another, as they practised nomadic farming – were the first people to explore Song. At the same time, the Ibans also began to migrate from the Indonesian border through Sungai Kapuas and several other rivers (to […]
