The mysterious post-war ghost ship found in Mukah

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by Patricia Hului - May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

Also known as a phantom ship, a ghost ship is actually a vessel with no living crew aboard. It can be because of two reasons. Firstly, it is just a haunted ship or at

Cost of food was also an issue in Sarawak back in 1899

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by Patricia Hului - May 27, 2019May 23, 2019

No matter which country or century you are from, living expenses like the high cost of food has always been a primary concern. But did you know this issue also affected the people of

4 simple Kajo-tested recipes with terong Dayak you can try at home

by Terong Dayak - May 24, 2019May 26, 2019

My mouth automatically waters just thinking about terong Dayak.... The Borneo Sour Brinjal is a native vegetable in Sarawak When you visit the local wet market, you will see a variety of local fruits and vegetables

The massacre of Sarawak officers at Long Nawang during WWII

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by Patricia Hului - May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

When news of Japanese troops coming to attack Sarawak broke out, the Chief Secretary put out instructions requiring all Brooke officers to remain at their stations. However, a group of Sarawak officers decided to

The 1994 failed British Army Expedition down Low’s Gully

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by Patricia Hului - May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

There is an African proverb: “Do not call the forest that shelters you a jungle" unless you choose to dismiss it so casually. The forest can offer solitude and a piece of heaven for

5 things you should know about the aftermath of the 13 May incident

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by Patricia Hului - May 15, 2019May 15, 2019

The 13 May 1969 incident remains a dark mark in Malaysian history to this day. The racial riots which happened after the 1969 Malaysian general election led to a state of national emergency or

What Sarawak nature looked like in the 19th century according to Harriette McDougall

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by Patricia Hului - May 13, 2019May 13, 2019

Harriette McDougall was the wife of Francis Thomas McDougall, the first Anglican Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak from 1849 to 1868. They first arrived in Sarawak on June 29, 1848 then subsequently established a

Tumpik, the Sarawak pancake

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by Terong Dayak - May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Like most pancake dishes, whether they're from Western or Eastern cuisines, tumpik is guaranteed to be both satisfying and delicious. Tumpik is a must-try dish when you are in Bintangor town. The word

Digging up the dead: Sarawak’s most chilling exhumation tale

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by Patricia Hului - May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Back in the olden days of Borneo, exhumation of the dead were common in Sarawak culture, especially among the Kenyah and Murut, for secondary burial purposes. They usually waited until the body had fully

Borneo states favoured Malaysia, according to United Nations 1963 report

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by Patricia Hului - May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Sept 16, 1963 marks the day the Federation of Malaysia was established. But did you know that the United Nations only released its UN Malaysia Assessment Mission report two days before on Sept