Dragons revered as powerful water beings, says anthropologist
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The people of the Baram settlements on the waterways consider the dragon to be a source that can bestow authority and status upon individuals. Dragons are often revered for their power, protection, threat, and perhaps their associations with hierarchy. Anthropologist and research fellow of Sarawak Museum, Dr Monica Janowski started researching beliefs about […]
Winners of Borneo Cultures Museum’s online competitions
KUCHING: Do you know that Borneo Cultures Museum has conducted an Online Photography Competition, an Online Essay Writing and the Sarawak Museum Numismatic Collection Virtual Exhibition E-quiz? The purpose of the competitions was to further enliven the 130th anniversary of the establishment of the Sarawak Museum. The museum, built in 1891, is one of the […]
Microcosmic of Sarawak
When was the last time you visited the museum? For most of us, museum is nothing more than a place that displays historical and cultural exhibits and artifacts. Therefore, museum is normally the last in our list of a place that we have to visit. Whenever l visited other countries, one of the places that l […]
Museum adds new chapter to treasure trove
KUCHING: Sarawak Museum, the first in the state, was established by the Brooke family who were very passionate about museums. Sarawak Museum Department director Tazudin Mohtar said the idea to establish a museum came from Sir James Brooke but it was expanded by his brother Charles Brooke. “In the 18th century, there were many museums […]
Sarawak needs to train more archaeologists, says academician
KUCHING: Archaeology as a field of research began in the late 1940s in Sarawak during colonial times with pioneering work done by the Sarawak Museum. Some of the most well-known and significant archaeological sites such as Santubong and Niah Caves were in fact discovered during the colonial period. Despite the relatively early beginning, academician Dr […]
Finally – Malaysia’s biggest museum to open on March 4
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum will be officially launched on March 4. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the launching ceremony would start with a speech delivered by himself followed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The launching will be done by […]
View Sarawak Museum’s numismatic collection virtually
KUCHING: Coins and banknotes enthusiasts can now view the numismatic collection at Sarawak Museum through its virtual exhibition. The exhibition displays the Sarawak Museum’s numismatic collection from the Brunei, British, Brooke, and Japanese eras. Numismatics refers to the collection of currencies, which includes banknotes and coins. According to the Sarawak Museum’s website, ‘numismatics’ borrows the […]
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. […]
Host of activities to celebrate Sarawak Museum anniversary
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Various activities are planned for Sarawak Museum’s 130th anniversary, including a conference that was held on Aug 2 and 3. Nine local and international panellists took part in the online conference that attracted over 300 people. Topics ranged from heritage, culture to museum related matters, said Sarawak Museum Department director Tazudin […]
Sarawak Museum celebrates 130th-year-anniversary
KUCHING: Museums have always been the pride of Sarawak as they help to showcase the state’s unique culture and heritage. Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed hopes for museums in the state to be one of the pulling factors in attracting visitors. In saying this, he said that the […]
