Friendships, betrayals and manhunts: What you need to know about the Gaat expedition 1919

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

When Sarawak was an independent kingdom under the reign of three White Rajahs, the then government carried a number of punitive expeditions against its alleged rebels. These include an expedition against the Ibans in

The aftermath of the Indonesian-Malaysian confrontation at Long Bawan

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Located at North Kalimantan, Indonesia, Long Bawan is a small town with a small airport which has become the only gateway via air to Krayan Highlands. Looking back on its history, it was one

3 things you might not know about Osborne crackers

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

Some Malaysians might not know the name Osborne cracker, but most would definitely recognise the shape and flavour of it. This oval-shaped cracker is generally made from wheat flour, vegetable oil, sugar, corn

5 things about tarap fruit of Borneo you wouldn’t learn in the classroom

Lifestyle

by Patricia Hului - August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

Tarap is always on the list when comes to types of fruits you should try in Borneo. Sometimes known as the cempedak of Borneo, this fruit usually shares the same fate with durian. It

How salt was obtained in the olden days of Borneo

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Salt plays an important role in not just Sarawakian cuisine, but in Borneo overall. Besides seasoning, every community, whether they were Iban, Bidayuh or Kadazandusun, used salt as a means to preserve their food.

10 Sarawak funeral customs of the 19th century you need to know

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 1, 2019August 1, 2019

Just like any other cultures in the world, Sarawak has its own sets of funeral customs varying with the different races found here. While some funeral customs are still being practiced to this day,

Air Bunga, the Fountain of Youth in the Krayan Highlands

Travel

by Patricia Hului - July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

The Fountain of Youth for Krayan Highlands is rather accessible. Tales of the fountain of youth have been recounted across the world for centuries. Supposedly, it is a spring that restores the youth of

First plane sightings over Sarawak; where planes were (nearly) as rare as unicorns

Culture

by Patricia Hului - July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Sarawak's first experiences with aviation can be dated back as early as 1922 when a Dutch flying boat was spotted flying over Belaga, about 20 years after the Wright brothers made their successful flights

What you need to know about the Battle of Long Jawai

Culture

by Patricia Hului - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

The Battle of Long Jawai was one of the earliest battles in the history of the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation (1963-1966). The confrontation was an undeclared war which started from Indonesia’s opposition to the creation

An amusing story of papayas during WWII in Kuching

Culture

by Patricia Hului - July 24, 2019

During World War II (WWII), Batu Lintang camp housed both Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and civilian internees. The living conditions within the compounds were cramped. The occupants were separated into different compounds and