5 interesting facts about mengayau or headhunting culture in Sabah

Culture

by Patricia Hului - October 19, 2018

Now famous as an adventure destination, Sabah has a history quite similar to Sarawak in that it once had a 'mengayau' or headhunting tradition which not only included the practice of taking the head,

Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts and her relationship with James Brooke

Culture

by Patricia Hului - October 1, 2018

Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts might be an unfamiliar name today, but about a hundred years ago she was the “richest heiress in England”. King Edward VII even reportedly described her as “the most remarkable woman in

3 things you need to know about the Melanau tall house

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 26, 2018

Unlike other traditional houses in Sarawak, the Melanau tall house was built distinctively higher. However similar to longhouses of other ethnic groups such as Iban and Kayan, this Melanau traditional house can accommodate up to

Sir Hugh Low and his adventures in Malaysian Borneo

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 19, 2018

Malaysian history textbooks gave credits to Sir Hugh Low as the first successful British administrator in Malayan states during the late 19th century. He was the fourth Resident of Perak in 1877. It was reported

10 books to read to know more about the White Rajahs of Sarawak

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 17, 2018

The history of the White Rajahs of Sarawak seems like a boy's adventure book come to life. Basically, an Englishman with his topsail schooner receives a kingdom to rule as a reward for helping

How Vyner’s ‘Nine Cardinal Principles’ was preparing Sarawak for self-governance

Culture

by Patricia Hului - September 16, 2018September 16, 2018

'Nine Cardinal Principles of the rule of the English Rajah' is a mouthful but it is important for Sarawakians to wrap our minds around it. The third White Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Vyner Brooke announced the document on

Celebrating culture and tradition at Makan Makan Sarawak: Pesta Orang Ulu

News & Features

by Patricia Hului - August 28, 2018

Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians alike came together recently to celebrate Orang Ulu culture during the 'Makan Makan Sarawak: Pesta Orang Ulu'. Held at the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) on Aug 25, the event is part

What you need to know about the Japanese Building of Kuching

Culture

by Patricia Hului - August 27, 2018August 27, 2018

The Japanese forces first landed in Miri on Dec 16, 1941 and by Christmas day, they had successfully captured Kuching. For over three years, the Japanese occupied Sarawak where the Imperial Forces introduced Japanisation, requiring

PHOTOS: Learn more about the Land Below the Wind at Sabah Museum

Travel

by Patricia Hului - August 23, 2018August 22, 2018

Art critic Jerry Saltz once said, “Don’t go to a museum with a destination. Museums are wormholes to other worlds. They are ecstasy machines.” This is so true, especially if you are visiting Sabah Museum

10 things you should know about the Bryde’s whale skeleton at Sabah Museum

Travel

by Patricia Hului - August 17, 2018August 18, 2018

When you step into the Sabah Museum, the first thing that greets you is a gigantic whale skeleton. What type of whale is it? Where did they get it from? Are there alot of whale