Bung Bratak gazetted as historical site, brings pride and honour to Bidayuh community says Minos
KUCHING: The state government through the Sarawak Museum Department had declared and gazetted Bung Bratak as a historical site. This was revealed by Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos who said this brings pride and honour to a Bidayuh historical and cultural centre. He pointed out that Bung Bratak is indeed an […]
Historic St James’ Anglican Church, Kampung Quop
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALVERTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: St James’ Anglican Church, at Kampung Quop which was consecrated in 1865, is one of the oldest churches in Sarawak at 156 years old. While the church — made mainly of belian wood — has survived rain and shine, some parts made of softer wood have succumbed […]
A state heritage
Kuching Old Bazaar KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak is looking to gazette the Kuching Old Bazaar as a state heritage site. Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he would discuss further on the matter with the Kuching Old Market Community Association (Komca). “We have to consult the owners in the […]
Preserve historical sites and monuments, state govt urged
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to preserve historical sites and monuments, and to put more of Sarawak’s history in books. Edward Lakin Mansel, a retired Department of Agriculture of Sarawak Museum Department staff, said it was important for the state government to declare historical sites and monuments as heritage sites. For example, Mansel […]
