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 …
Preview of Urban Heritage Sketches – A Call to Action
An event to preview heritage buildings sketches from Kuching and Siniawan by five talented sketchers helped to raise awareness on heritage conservation issues. The event …
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 …