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Sunday, 31 December 2023

Presenting a long service medal to Penghulu Jugah


 D.O.Kapit W.C.H.Wilson presenting a long service medal to Penghulu Jugah of song in 1959

The Iban fighting cocks


 Two of the most treasured posessions of Ibans are children and fighting cocks.They are most enthusiasthic over cockfighting.It may almost beregarded as the national sport for Sarawak.The cocks are carefully rended and are kept tethered at ruai.

Photo taken by Hedda Morrisson,circa 1950's

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Pantun Bahasa Melayu Sarawak - Sembilan


 Anak tambi berjalan sorang

berjalan sorang  ke tebin seberang

ati belom rasa nak pulang

kerana nunggu kitak sorang

Kuching Fire Station


 "Kuching Fire Station" or Padungan Balai Bomba Station located nearby to Padungan roundabout.This Balai Bomba earlier located at Open Air Kuching when it was transferred here.