Monday 31 January 2022

Masjid Kampung Dagang at Miri


 Masjid Kampung Dagang at nearby Kampung Dagang and Jalan Bendahara.This Mosque demolished in 1960's and replace with the Mosque (now across Mega Mall hotel).The Kampung Dagang  was emptied and moved in 1980's.Now we can only see shophouses there and no trademark left for the Mosque.This photo taken  at 1950's.

Saturday 29 January 2022

Sunday 23 January 2022

Friday 21 January 2022

Thursday 20 January 2022

Friday 14 January 2022

Contractors were seen paving a temporary rocky road at Jalan P.Ramlee

Contractors were seen paving a temporary rocky road at Jalan P.Ramlee.

The project which started from August 2018 also caused traffic problems to several main road branches which include Lebuh Java, Jalan Market, Jalan Gertak, Jalan Masjid and Jalan Barrack in Padang Merdeka.

 

Shop at Gambier Street nearby Pengkalan Panjang

 

Shop at Gambier Street,located opposite Taxi Stand and nearby to Pengkalan Panjang.In 1990's and before,the Pengkalan Panjang not only connected to Kampung across the river,but connecting to Samariang,Santubong,Buntal and Bako.After the bridges and road are ready,the express ship close their activity and the Pengkalan Panjang only related to Kampung across the river.

Shop here only sell fruit like oranges,watermelon and others,Here you can see Pertama Complex or the "bunka" building.

Thursday 13 January 2022

View in Padang Central in 1973


 Platform of Sarawak Independence at Padang Central (now known as Padang Merdeka)This platform was used by the authorized leader in 1963 to clarfied the Independence of Sarawak.This photo taken about 10 years later,based on the construction of the building back there.That building was known as Tun Abdul Razak centre,build in 1973.

Wednesday 12 January 2022

Tuesday 11 January 2022

Bintulu town with the airport still in the middle of town


 Bintulu town with the airport still in the middle of town.Photo Circa 1990's.Now the airport has transfered to Jepak area and a bridge has been build here at this river,crossing from the town area to Jepak area.

The declaration of Sarawak as a state in Malaysia


 The Independent of Sarawak and part of Malaysia.Inche Mohamad Khir Johari, representative of Central Government read the Malaysian Proclamation.The federation flag was raised and the national anthem"Negaraku" was played.

The declaration of Sarawak Independence as a state within Malaysia was read by the Sarawak Chief Minister,Mr.Stephen Kalong Ningkan.after which the new state flag was hoisted and the state anthem played.