What stories lie behind one of Sarawak’s oldest Catholic missions? Flowing through the heart of Sarawak, the Rajang River has long served as a vital lifeline connecting communities, trade, and cultures. Nestled along its banks is the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Kanowit—a cornerstone of Roman Catholic heritage in central Sarawak since its founding […]
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Heritage News/Info
Sarawak Heritage Titbits: A Hidden Heritage in the Forest: Sacred Heart Chapel Bawan, Kanowit
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Jul
Jul
Acknowledgements The author gratefully acknowledges Rev. Fr. George Omuto for sharing his knowledge, memories, and photographs of Sacred Heart Chapel Bawan. Appreciation is also extended to parish members, local residents, and all individuals who contributed information, guidance, and support during the documentation of this heritage site. A Hidden Heritage in the Forest: Sacred Heart Chapel […]
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Jun
Jun
Sarawak Heritage Titbits are contributions by Sarawak Heritage Society members or friends, in the form of illustrated, easy reading features on Sarawak heritage assets. We inaugurate this series with a presentation of Betong’s Shang Ti Temple, provided by the Editorial board of Betong Chinese Temple Charitable Trust Board, assisted by SHS Committee member Paulyn Yam. […]
Food for Thought/Opinions
Opinion: Is it time for Sarawak to consider Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) regulations?
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May
May
Over the years, Sarawak has seen both successes and disappointments in the area of heritage protection and urban development. Looking back, one cannot help wondering whether some of the tensions, regrets and controversies we experienced might have been reduced if we had earlier adopted a process known internationally as Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). Many […]
Heritage News/Info, SHS News
Heritage Speakers Series #30: Melanau Cultural Objects in European Museums (Sat 11 April 2026)
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Mar
Mar
[updated 12/04/2026] On 11 April 2026 SHS hosted its 30th Heritage Speakers Series session, by Dr. Rolf Schlömer, an independent researcher from Germany who has spent years tracing and cataloguing Melanau cultural artefacts held in European museums. Dr. Schlömer, who worked in rural Sarawak in the 1970s under the German Volunteer Service, shared his […]
SHS News, Uncategorized
Heritage Speakers Series: “Islands of Influence” by Dr. John Ting, Sunday 8th February 2026 2:30 p.m.
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Feb
Feb
All are welcome to this public talk. Please register by scanning the QR Code or clicking on the link https://forms.gle/TTtray62muWFdGvA6 and sending in the form or send an email to <sarawakheritagesociety@gmail.com> or Whatsapp message to 6018 780 2006.