The Great Fire of Kuching 1884
History enables us to understand events from the past. It helps us understand the way things are and may serve as a lesson for the future. The Great Fire of Kuching that happened in 1884 was among the many events that largely impacted the city today. A tragedy that serves as a lesson In present […]
Fearsome Iban warrior Simalungun and Bujang Senang
KUCHING: Sarawak, nicknamed ‘Land of the Hornbills’, is well-known not only for its hornbills but also its mighty crocodiles.There are two types of crocodile species in Sarawak — the harmless false gharial (scientific name Tomistoma schlegelii and locally known as ‘Buaya Jujulong’) and the estuarine saltwater crocodile (scientific name Crocodylus porosus). The saltwater crocodiles, or […]
Kuching world’s first ‘City of Unity’
KUCHING: The beautiful and lively city of Kuching, located at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, will capture the heart of every visitor. Kuching City which is the capital of Sarawak has an average population of around 570,000 citizens. The society comprises of a multi-diverse ethnic group of […]
History of Sarawak
