A call for a boost to archaeological research
In a recent public lecture on the development and challenges of archaeology in Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Global Archaeology Research Centre director Prof Datuk …
Posts tagged History
“A passion for conserving historical buildings”
“A passion for conserving historical buildings“, Borneo Post online, 11 Dec. 2016 A page-long Borneo Post article on architect Mike Boon (former Sarawak Heritage Society …
The new Brooke Gallery, Fort Margherita – a gem!
[updated 06/02/2017] The new BROOKE GALLERY at Fort Margherita, Kuching, was inaugurated on Sept. 24. A joint project of the Brooke Heritage Trust, Sarawak’s Ministry …
Deserving protection: the old Hokkien School building, Kuching
The imposing, colonial mansion style old Hokkien school is located on Jalan Tabuan. Its backside borders Kuching’s Reservoir Park. It is garnered by old …
Visit to Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial Hospital (ex-) leprosarium and mini-museum – Sun. 6 Sept. 2015, 9:00 am
A site visit organized by the Sarawak Heritage Society When : Sunday 6 September 2015, 9am to 12pm Where : Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial Hospital, …
Seminar : ‘The Architecture of Sarawak Before 1963’ – Sat. 25 Jul. am, Kuching
This seminar, given by John Ting, architect and historian, prominent expert in Sarawak built heritage, is jointly organised by PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects), Sarawak …