The naga and his twin sister — a Malay tale
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
This is the first of a four-part series titled 'The Naga Moves: Dragon Tales from Borneo'.
By Monica Janowski
MORE than a hundred...
Do you know the multiple health benefits of Sarawak’s wild jackfruits?
Forest Treasure from the Land of Hornbills
Series 1
ARE you a jackfruit lover? Have you tasted the wild jackfruits from Sarawak?
Wild jackfruits (also known as...
“Come visit me and you will be blessed”: The importance of Qing Ming, the...
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
By Jennie Soh
THE Chinese community places great importance on the Tomb-Sweeping Festival known as ‘Qing Ming’, based on the belief that...
The Murals of the Sarawak Museum — Luar Biasa!
Heritage Snippets from Sarawak
By Louise M Macul
After you climb the stairs inside the Sarawak Museum, you can go into two galleries, right or left....
Stones in the highlands: Stones for other practical uses
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
This is the second part of a two-part series on stones in the highlands. Read Part I here: The three forgotten...
Stones in the highlands: The three forgotten stones of Bario Lembaa Longhouse prior to...
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
This is the first part of a two-part series on stones in the highlands. Read Part II here: Stones for other...
Fields of gold: The rural heritage of Sarawak rice
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
By Karen Shepherd
EVERYTHING is early this year. Chinese New Year has come at the end of January and, with it, in...
Early explorers and travelers in Sarawak
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
By Robert Basiuk
EXPERIENTIAL travel is the new buzzword for those seeking enriching experiences and new destinations. While the phrase might be...
Extinct megafauna from Niah, Sarawak
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
By Lim Tze Tshen
Niah's Great Cave and zooarchaeological record
THE Great Cave within Niah National Park is a veritable depository of prehistoric...
How long does it take to write a book?
Heritage Snippets of Sarawak
By Heidi Munan
That’s a question I’ve been asked many times.
“Wah, you’ve written one whole book! How long did it take you...