Sarawak River Taxi plan in 2010.

 Sarawak government has launched Sarawak Taxi River plan,this boat targetted to replace the current Pak Penambang on Sarawak river.This plan was Zohari Abang Openg,he was Minister at Sarawak Housing and Urban Development before he was appointed as Sarawak Chief Minister.This plan totally cancelled after few years.

Penambang of Sarawak river park their boat off the river when they off duty

 Penambang of Sarawak river park their boat off the river when they off duty,this location located across off Kampung Boyan in 1980's.

Perahu penambang at Pengkalan panjang

 Perahu penambang waiting for their customer at Pengkalan Panjang,This jetty is where the perahu penambang takes passengers to the jetty at Kampung Lintang  and Sungai Bedil. 

Around the 1990's and before, this jetty was not only a place for Perahu penambang but various ships stopped here, from express boats to Santubong, Samarahan, Bako and even to Sebuyau. There are also ships that deliver various goods here,ship came from all Sarawak.

Passenger getting off from Penambang ride at the Sarawak river.

 Passenger getting off from Penambang ride at the Sarawak river.Circa 1980's

A view of Fort Magherita from the other side of the river

 A view of Fort Magherita from the other side of the river, several boats can be seen sailing along the Sarawak River in front of it. This view is from around the 1970's

Kuching earliest river wall nearby to Pasar Cekor and Jetty.

 Kuching earliest river wall nearby to Pasar Cekor and Jetty.We can see perahu tambang nearby the jetty most of them waiting customer to across the river,Circa 1945

View of Fort Magherita and part of Kampung Boyan

 View of Fort Magherita and part of Kampung Boyan from Thompson Road,now the house at Kampung Boyan had demolished and Thompson Road name has changed into Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,Photo Circa 1950's.

Pengkalan Sapi Jetty ,circa 1996.

 Perahu tambang view from Pengkalan Sapi Jetty ,circa 1996.The view around the jetty base now are totally different compare the situation on the photo.Now the jetty embankment is cement compared to this picture it is just wood and there is Darul Hana Bridge from the other side as well now.In 1996, Dewan undangan negeri sarawak  had not yet been built in that area, compared to now.

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.

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.

 

Penambang crossing Sarawak river

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

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.

Penambang in Sarawak river against buildings during sunset.

 Penambang in Sarawak river against buildings during sunset.

Adjacent view of Pangkalan Batu around 1970's

 Adjacent view of Pangkalan Batu, This picture is from around 1970's.It can be seen that many penambang boats park their boats near this base. From a distance, only the Ang Cheng Ho building can be seen on this time.

A Penambang paddles his boat from Pengkalan Batu to Pengkalan Sapi

 A Penambang paddles his boat from Pengkalan Batu (behind) to Pengkalan Sapi. This picture was taken in the middle1980's. The scenery around Pangkalan Batu and Pangkalan Sapi at that time was different from the scene today.

Now Pengkalan Batu is part of the Kuching Waterfront, while Pengkalan Sapi is the area of ​​the new Sarawak State Legislative Assembly.

Perahu Tambang opposite Hilton Hotel

 The perahu Tambang is rowing opposite the Hilton Hotel, this perahu Tambang is usually from Pengkalan Kampung Boyan nearby there,Circa 1989.

Kuching Regatta Races Circa 1913

Kuching Regatta Races, Lot of boat with Perahu Tambang seen side by side here, Circa1913
 

Pengkalan Batu nearby Square Tower

 Pengkalan Batu nearby Square Tower,far away we can see the Hilton seen still under develop.On the early time,this Pengkalan Batu are really closer to Square Tower compare today at Kuching Waterfront.Photo Circa 1985.

Penambang of Sungai Sarawak with Astana Kuching as background

Penambang of Sungai Sarawak with Astana Kuching as background, Photo Circa 1965
 

The Astana or Palace at Kuching

 Photograph showing a scene, taken from one side of the river (Pengkalan Batu) looking towards the opposite bank. In the foreground, various covered boats are moored, and people walk to and fro. In the background, on the other bank,(nearby Pengkalan Sapi) a stone boathouse can be seen, among other buildings and gardens.

'The Astana or Palace at Kuching, built by the Rajahs and now the residence of the State's Governor' by Hedda Morrison,Circa 1950's