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Melanaus used to live in longhouses

KUCHING: Longhouses are often synonymous with the Iban but a lot of people are not aware of the fact that the Melanau once lived in longhouses too. Dr Jeniri Amir, Melanau Historical and Culture researcher as well as author of the book ‘Masyarakat Melanau di Sarawak’, said that the Melanau community used to live in […]

Historic Siniawan – Quiet by day, lively by night

BY WARTAWAN KITA Located about 26km from here, Siniawan, a small town in Bau District, was once a forgotten place, typifying the early Sarawak towns where time seemed to stand still. Siniawan is actually a street flanked by two rows of shops – 24 on each side. The shops are all made out of wood […]

Ensuring a cultural heritage lives on

Songket and keringkam gallery highlights importance of textile in Sarawak’s rich history KUCHING: Through the “Legasi-Regenerasi” (Legacy-Regeneration) thematic concept, the Songket and Keringkam Gallery projects the importance of textile in the Sarawak Malay heritage. As part of the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKShe) initiative to protect and preserve the city’s heritage, the gallery was launched […]

Beating the odds

Armed with knowledge and determination, Elexson Nillian has tirelessly worked to put his ethnic minority community — Cebup, who number fewer than 10,000 now, on the map. He continues to strive to develop and improve the lives of his people. Making full use of the opportunity given In 2017, New Sarawak Tribune engaged in a […]

200 years of gold mining in Bau

KUCHING: Today, Bau celebrates the 200th anniversary of its vibrant and rich gold mining history. Gold mining is believed to have commenced two centuries ago in the 1820’s, driven by Chinese miners and the local Bidayuh and Malay communities. Although there are still companies holding valid mining leases, there is a lack of large-scale gold […]

The oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak

Sarawak with its multitude of people is a potpourri of religious establishments and places of worship that makes it one of Malaysia’s most attractive destinations. A temple that withstood the test of time In the heart of the city and in the centre of the “Golden Triangle” lies a 200-year old Chinese temple facing the […]

Younger generation should not forget

BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: A survivor of the Batu Lintang WWII prisoner of war (POW) camp hopes that the younger generation will learn more about the historical events that occurred here. Jeli Abdullah @ Dandi Michael Tiong, now 80, said it was important for the younger generation to read more and learn what had […]

Great Sarawak transformation

Sarawak can be an example for other countries of different races, languages, and religions that in Sarawak the people can live peacefully as in a large family. – Jofri Jaraiee, politician As Sarawak prepares to welcome Malaysia Day, it’s good to remember the significance of the month of September. September was the month when the […]

Younger generation needs to know Sarawak’s past

MUKAH: The younger generation should know the meaning and significance of July 22. Penghulu Henry Lee Liong Ing said it was indeed appropriate that former chief minister, the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, declared July 22 as a public holiday in Sarawak in 2016. According to him, the date helped to bring awareness of Sarawak’s […]

Writing Sarawak’s ‘Great Story’

Any fool can make history, but it takes a genius to write it. — Oscar Wilde, Irish poet and playwright If there is anyone who understands Sarawak’s history best, it is the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem. An avid reader, journalist and historian himself, the former chief minister praised academicians, authors, journalists, civil servants and […]