Sarawakians were once encouraged to catch sharks commercially

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

In the 21st century, the idea and thought of encouraging a shark industry here in Sarawak would anger the public, especially environmentalists and conservationists. However 80 years ago, Sarawakians were welcome to catch sharks

The letter banning Anthony Brooke from entering into Sarawak

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 13, 2019June 10, 2019

In 1946, the third White Rajah Vyner Brooke ceded Sarawak to the British Colonial Office. Rajah Muda Of Sarawak Anthony Brooke, the designated heir, initially opposed the cession along with a majority members of

How the Bornean rhinoceros was hunted to extinction in Sarawak

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

In the beginning of 20th century, the Bornean rhinoceros was common in Sarawak. Also known as the Eastern Sumatran rhinoceros or Eastern hairy rhinoceros, it was one of the three subspecies of Sumatran rhinoceros.

A headhunting story told through ngajat in 1871

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

The ngajat is a traditional Iban dance in Borneo. It is traditionally performed as a welcoming dance, before and after a war or headhunting trip and to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Just like the

What you need to know about the Kedang Expedition 1886

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

When second White Rajah, Charles Brooke visited Simanggang in June 1885, the Iban chiefs there complained to him that the Lemanak and Skrang peoples were constantly being attacked by those living near the Kedang

The betrayal of Pengiran Muda Hashim and his family

Culture

by Patricia Hului - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

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

50 things you would understand if you spent your childhood in a longhouse

Culture

by Patricia Hului - May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Here in Sarawak, we have the blessings of still maintaining most of our cultural traditions including our traditional house, the longhouse. Honestly, it is sad to see some communities letting go their longhouses and

The mysterious post-war ghost ship found in Mukah

Culture

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

How Rumah Sri Aman Got Its Name

Travel

by Terong Dayak - May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

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. Rumah Sri Aman is located on

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

Culture

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