Sarawak’s Kampua Land is known for many things – food, history and interesting people, but do you know some of these iconic landmarks in Sibu? Here are four big reasons why we should be amazed with Sibu. Sibu Central Market One of the most iconic landmarks in Sibu is the Sibu Central Market. It […]
Due to its almost hidden location, most would probably not notice a big white house called Rumah Sri Aman located on top of a hill in the quiet town. Before it was called Sri Aman, the quiet town was once known as Simanggang. Situated high on a hill, the white house was formerly known as […]
My mouth automatically waters just thinking about terong Dayak…. When you visit the local wet market, you will see a variety of local fruits and vegetables available here in Sarawak. One of the most iconic (and pretty) vegetables is the terong Dayak, or Borneo sour brinjal. As a native Sarawakian, I have a moral obligation […]
Like most pancake dishes, whether they’re from Western or Eastern cuisines, tumpik is guaranteed to be both satisfying and delicious. The word “tumpik” generally means “pancake”. It is a Melanau dish made from sago flour called ‘lemantak’ and dried coconut flakes. It is commonly made at home for personal consumption. This local pancake is an […]
Current mood: Playing Game of Thrones‘ theme song on repeat until 15th April. The Internet is dark and full of spoilers. So, since there are a lot of them on the Internet, I thought why not just join and contribute more predictions into the Game of Thrones black hole. After endless nights of watching reruns, […]
Sarawak had just approved a new constitution in September 1941 – a constitution that would see an end to Brooke autocratic rule and see itself transitioning to self-governance – when the Japanese invaded in December that year. Japanese forces attacked and occupied Miri on December 16, and then Kuching on Christmas Eve, and would not […]
If you pass by the roundabout at Jalan Padungan, you will see a clock tower behind the arch. Have you ever wondered about the story behind it? For most, it is just a simple clock tower, but it is actually Sarawak’s first war memorial. The memorial clock tower at Jalan Padungan was declared open in […]
The beach is one of the must places to visit whenever you are in Miri. From Tanjong Lobang Beach to Luak Esplanade, the Mirian coastline is full of choices for lavish seaside sights. As one of Miri’s best and arguably most famous drinks, many have recommended trying Coco-Loco Nuttilicious’ coconut shakes whenever you are at […]
The Sambas Regency in West Kalimantan Province of Indonesia is known for its beautiful and intricate weaving of Songket Sambas. Songket is a type of fabric that is hand woven in silk or cotton and often embroidered with intricate motifs in gold or silver thread. A proud legacy of the Malay community in Sambas, here […]
We’re not anti-social; we’re just into connecting with each other digitally. Over the last decade, nightclubs in Kuching have been losing out to the growing number of cafes and coffee bistros. Kuchingites have come to enjoy cafes (almost as much as we love our coffeeshops), probably because of our overall laid-back lifestyle. While we do […]
