A Kelabit Parang maker

 A Kelabit Parang maker, Photographed in 1947 by Mrs R.J Bettison

Penambang boats and ordinary boats rowing pass through the Sarawak River

 Penambang boats and ordinary boats rowing pass through the Sarawak River, the photo was taken in 1972. At that time, the river was the main route for many people, through it not only to cross but other activities such as fishing, "menjala" ,and this river is the main route from the village outside the city to Kuchng where lot of transport boat came from outside of Kuching.

Chinese making noodles in Sibu

 Chinese making noodles in Sibu,The noodles are originally cut in 20 inch lenghts from the dough and are stretched to a lenght of 3 yards.Photo Circa 1946.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

Kuching waterfront in 1946

 Kuching the capital of Sarawak stands on the Sarawak river some 18 miles from the sea.Kuching waterfront view on 1946 ,this place is now the main waterfront area where many people gape and stand here looking at the river.

Waterfront and Cekor area in 1999

Most of building here are now demolished,from the whole Cekor area building and the tower at Kuching Waterfront.Photo Circa 1999.Now there is Darul Hana Bridge here,connecting from Kuching Waterfront to Dewan Undangan Negeri area.

The Pasar Cekor area are now cleaned and expanded become Kuching Waterfront area too, and there is Indian Mosque constructed at river replaced the Old Indian Mosque at India Street.

 

The road Jalan Keppel towards to Kampung Baru Bintulu

 The road Jalan Keppel towards to Kampung Baru Bintulu,this time most of Kampung still available nearby to Bintulu Town circa 1999.

Jepak Bridge - Under construction as on November 2022

 Jepak Bridge - Under construction as on November 2022

The Bridge between the museum

 The old bridge that connects the Old Museum building and the Wisma Tun Abdul Razak around the end of 1999. This bridge has been demolished and replaced by a new bridge. Behind there we can see the Yayasan Sarawak building, that building has also been demolished according to the construction process of the New Museum.

Deputy Prime Minister Tun Razak gathering a Ramah Tamah

 On Tuesday Afternoon,the Deputy Prime Minister Tun Razak attended a Ramah Tamah gathering at the residence of  Inche Mohamad Haji Bakri at Datu's road.The events is organised by  the Malay Goodwill Committe.

On the photo Tun Razak shaking hand with people there,and we cane see Tun Jugah and Inche Abdul Taib bin Mahmud who is Minister for Communications and work on that time.Photo Circa 1966.

Penambang crossing Sarawak river

 Perahu Tambang rowers paddle across the Sarawak River, Photo in April 1999.

Gambier road in 1965

 Cars were parked on the side of the road on Gambier Road in 1965. At that time, the road there was still two-way when compared to now it was changed to one-way only

Aurora Hotel View from Padang Central on 1960's

 Aurora Hotel View from Padang Central on 1960's.Those day this Padang Central divided into two area, one across Aurora and the other across Central Police Station, this photo taken on the road across Aurora and nearby connecting to McDougall road.

Miramar Plaza at Satok area

 Miramar Plaza at Satok area,even the building is bigger,comfortable and satisfying.This building still vacant without any new tenants and owners.Last time this place is cinema and the last time it was aired was around 1996.

A Kelabit man poses with jewelry on his neck and hands

 A Kelabit man poses with jewelry on his neck and hands,Photo Circa 1940's

Ship park at Jetty nearby Pulau Babi at Sibu

 Ship park at Jetty nearby Pulau Babi at Sibu area ,Circa 1965.

The old Kubah Ria view with Pizza Ria shop

 The old Kubah Ria view with Pizza Ria shop open at the end of Kubah Ria shop,now the Pizza Ria is available at the new Kubah Ria

National Solidarity Week Celebrations

The Sarawak Governor,Tun Abang Haji Openg,stood at the entrance of the St.Thomas school along Mc Dougall Road to watch all the participants that took part in the National Solidarity Week Celebrations (Perayaan Minggu Berjaya) , Circa on 1964.
 

Chinese traders weigh the all important rubber sheets

 In Miri Bazzar,Chinese traders weigh the all important rubber sheets in the five foot way outside their shop which is full of miscellaneous goods,Photo Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrison

Fata Hotel at Jalan Tabuan

 Fata Hotel,Located at Jalan Tabuan Off Jalan McDougall,Ting & Ting Supermarket located across this hotel.This photo taken in 1980's.At that time there was a prison building behind this hotel area, now the prison has moved to Puncak Borneo road.Now, the hotel building has been restored and beautified.

Electra House,the first shopping Mall in Kuching

 Electra House,the first shopping Mall in Kuching.This building was the highest building in Kuching in early 1970's.The Electra came from word Electric which was the first building build there.The building was demolished in early 1960's and during 1965,the proposal of this building was proposed and few years later it was build.

Ranee wife of Rajah Brooke gathered with her supporter

 Ranee, the wife of Charles Vyner Brooke, took a photo with the Malay women and children who supported him when he came to Kuching regarding the status of their government after the surrender of the Japanese in 1946. 

Only after that the government of Sarawak was taken over by the British for the reason of overall protection.

Modern style Express wharf at Sibu Jetty

 Modern style Express wharf at Sibu Jetty nearby to Pulo Babi area,Photo Circa 2014.

Mission road at middle of Sibu Town circa 1995

 Mission road at middle of Sibu Town ,circa 1995

Grand Museum building, photo taken around early 1900's

 The flower house seen build next to the Grand Museum building, photo taken around early 1900's.

Photographs of Kenyah men with traditional clothes

 Photographs of Kenyah men with traditional clothes and drums as dance instruments around the 1930's

Around Jalan Masjid in the early 1960s

 Around Jalan Masjid in the early 1960s, the lorry almost passed the Sylvia Cinema Building, now the cinema has been demolished to make way for the Sarawak Government building.

A smiling Kayan lady at her longhouse

A smiling Kayan lady at her longhouse at nearby Tinjar River,circa 1950's
 

The view of Kampung Santubong and its beach from above

 The view of Kampung Santubong and its beach from above. Now on the beach there is a stone embankment that prevents large waves from hitting the village around the end of the year. 

Across the village of Santubong is a shrimp pond explored by SEDC and a private company, which has been operating around the mid-1990's.

Jambatan Gantung Satok in 1980's

 The Satok Suspension Bridge around the end of the 1980's. Currently, this path can be used only by pedestrians walking across the Sarawak River.

The Astana Negeri Sarawak in 2022

 The Astana Negeri Sarawak (Governor of Sarawak's residence) in Kuching. Built in 1870 it is situated beside the New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building (Bangunan Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak Baru).Opposite this Astana,there was a Malay Kampung known as Kampung Astana,the whole Kampung transfered to Demak Baru and Telaga Air area in early 2000's.

Detailed layout of Marina Bay & Lagoon Housing area

 Detailed layout of Marina Bay & Lagoon Housing area

Man catching crocodile

Crocodiles are not especially common in Sarawak but they are responsible for an occasional death.They are found not only in the rivers but along the coast as well.Quite number of people specialise in the catching of the crocodiles which are generally speared at night by lamplight.

Unfortunately the crocodiles which are best worth catching are the smaller and less dangerous ones as the valuable belly skin decreases sharply in value with size.Two men at Samarahan catching the smaller size of Crocodile.Photo Circa 1950's.

Photo by Hedda Morrisson

 

Visit of Agong to Sarawak in early 1980's

 The arrival of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah and his wife was welcomed by the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Abdul Taib Mahmud, his wife and several officials of the Sarawak State Government, at Kuching International Airport.Circa early 1980's.

Pantun Bahasa Melayu Sarawak - Lima

 Anak Boyak pergi bertenung

Singgah Lubuk Makan Bangkei

Niat di ati maok melok gunung

Gunung dipeluk tangan sik sampei

Sarawak Constabulary marching in front of Post Office

 Mohammedan (Muslim) members of the Sarawak Constabulary,led by their band,returning from the Mosque after their weekly Friday Parade.This situation is in front of Sarawak Post Office building,Photo Circa 1946 by Anna Studio

Sea Dayak Cock fighter at Sarawak

 Sea Dayak Cock fighter at Sarawak,Circa 1930's.Note the elaborate head dress and the remarkable tail like decoration worn by the native in the left background.

Chief Minister Sarawak sworn at Astana Kuching

 Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sarawak in front of His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud after the Sarawak Coalition Party (GPS) won 76 out of 82 state seats in PRN12 Sarawak.Located at Astana Negeri Sarawak circa 18th December 2021.

Dayak Longhouse between Kanowit and Kapit

 Dayak Longhouse between Kanowit and Kapit,Circa 1946

Abdul Taib Mahmud sworn in as a Member of the State Assembly

 Abdul Taib Mahmud  sworn in as a Member of the State Assembly before the Governor of Sarawak, Abang Openg bin Abang Shafi'e in 1963 at Astana Sarawak.

Sarawak Stamp during British Colonization era

 Sarawak Stamp during British Colonization era,worth 2 dollar showing photo of Queen Elizabeth.Circa 1950's.

Abell hotel building next to Tun Jugah's building

 Picture of the old house before the construction of the Abell hotel building next to Tun Jugah's building, what we can see here is the Ariva Gateway building. The house there was completely destroyed for the construction of the Abell Hotel building. 

Photo Circa before 2010's.

Iban woman grooming a sacrificial pig

 Iban woman grooming a sacrificial pig,located during ritual at Maloh Longhouse.

Photo by Michael Heppel Circa 1973.

Sibu Waterfront,nearby to Main Jetty at Pulo Babi

 Sibu Waterfront,nearby to Main Jetty at Pulo Babi area,Circa 1965.

Wisma Satok,in early 1990's

 Wisma Satok,in early 1990's.No other building was build near it.Before this building was build,there is lot of kampung house in this area.

The Kayan sword Dance

 The Kayan sword Dance,showing how the warrior attacks his enemy and finally take his head,Photo Circa 1930's.

Demolition of the old Sarawak Information Department Building

 Demolition of the old Sarawak Information Department Building on Masjid Street Kuching,on 26th April 2021.This building was located opposite Saujana Building and between Kuching Polyclinic and Sikh Temple at Jalan Masjid

Sarawak State Treasury (Jabatan Perbendaharaan Negeri) Building

 The Secretariat,Later day turn into Sarawak State Treasury (Jabatan Perbendaharaan Negeri) Building now demolished and taken over by Plaza Merdeka,Behind this Secretariat is Central Police Station, Pejabat Daerah Kuching and Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak.Photo Circa 1970's

St. Theresa's Primary School can cross the road during the after-school session

 The police control the traffic, to ensure that students from St. Theresa's Primary School can cross the road during the after-school session. In the background, you can see the old St. Joseph's Cathedral (before it was demolished).Photo Circa 1950's.