Many Sarawakians today might not be familiar with Brooketon but about a century ago, it was a mining settlement that was once under the Sarawak government. What made this settlement special was that it was located in Brunei, not in Sarawak. During the reign of second White Rajah of Sarawak Charles Brooke, Brooketon was considered […]
On Dec 8, 1962, Limbang witnessed bloodshed when Sheikh Azahari Sheikh Mahmud (famously known as A.M. Azahari) ordered an attack on the town in what became known as the Limbang Rebellion. A.M. Azahari was the leader of the Brunei People’s Party and North Kalimantan National Army (TNKU). After attacking the police station, they captured several […]
The Brunei Civil War took place centuries years ago from 1660 to 1673. However, the consequences from this particular warfare seems to have an effect even to this day. Adding on to the element of disbelief of this piece of history, the Brunei Civil War had, in fact, started from a cockfight. The Brunei Civil […]
Bekenu is a small fishing town near Miri at the northeastern part of Sarawak. It is a humble town with many of the shophouses dating from the 1930s. Many might not remember that this small town witnessed an important historical event during the Brunei Revolt 1962. The Brunei Revolt was an insurrection to oppose Brunei […]
The black orchid (Coelogyne pandurata) is such a unique plant that it is the official mascot for East Kalimantan province. Also known as anggrek hitam in the Indonesian language, this orchid can be found in all three countries on Borneo; Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Unlike popular belief, it is not endemic to Borneo. It is […]
Pengiran Muda Hashim (also known as Raja Muda Hashim) has famously gone down in history as the man who sought the backing of James Brooke and his schooner, the Royalist, to fight against rebels and pirates in Sarawak. Responding to the request, Brooke succeeded in controlling the uprising in Sarawak. Subsequently, Brooke was appointed Governor […]
When travelling to Brunei, it is hard not to miss the magnificent architectural sight of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. Located in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque serves as a symbol of Islamic faith in Brunei. Considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific, here […]
