Public funds available for Sarawak heritage projects
At the occasion of the handing over of the restored Fort Margherita, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture deputy secretary general mentioned that besides funds …
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Kuching’s Fort Margherita revival
Kuching’s Fort Margherita is reopened to the public after an extensive 14 months restoration, which was supported by the SHS. It will host a gallery …
Proposed covered arcade for India Street
The idea of a covered arcade for India Street emerged in 2010. A RM4.3 million budget from the State Government has been set aside and …
A selection of press articles on Sarawak heritage (2010 to early Sept. 2014)
_______________________________________________ Borneo Post, September 1, 2014 “8 lighted arches to enhance city’s beautification” “Eight lighted arches will be erected along the Main Bazaar. (…) They …
Traditional textiles exhibition @ Sarawak Textile Museum – until April 2015
The “Pameram Wastra Borneo” shows traditional textiles from the region. It is a joint initiative by 8 museums from the region : Sarawak Museum, Sabah …
“UTM to document heritage buildings in Southeast Asia”
Borneo Post Article, October 28, 2014 “Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Faculty of Built Environment aims to be a pioneer in recording and documenting heritage buildings …