This article was very difficult for me to translate from geological English to regular English. It seems like I was looking up every other word. Anyway, here is my attempt to explain the geology of the slice of hills just to the south of Kuching. Karst The swampy coastal plain

How to Spot Old Blue and White Porcelain Because of the countless fakes on the market, it’s important to know what signs might indicate genuine age. Keep in mind: only an expert or laboratory test can confirm authenticity, but these tips can help you decide whether your piece is worth

This essay was originally published in 2001 but was just reprinted in a book in 2026 at the ridiculous price of $149. Dr Brandon Jones was the author and his ideas on animal migration back and forth between Sumatra, Borneo and other parts of  Southeast Asia during the last two

Colonies in Sabah Balambangan One of the earliest attempts to establish a foreign settlement in Sabah took place on Balambangan Island, off the northern tip of Borneo. The idea came from Alexander Dalrymple, a British official working for the East India Company. In the early 1760s, he made agreements with

All Creatures #79 Sea Snails These sea snails live in the water along the coast of Sarawak, from the coastal areas to the deep oceans. They occur in large quantities and serve as food for commercial fish, seabirds, and whales. The piece is a comprehensive essay on the snail species

Early Visitors to Santubong 487-488 CE In the Song Shu (宋书 Liu Song History Annals), which was edited by Shen Yue (沈约, 441–513) during the Nan/Southern dynasty, are records concerning the Poli nation (婆利国). The Poli nation was considered Santubong. All records show the arrival of emmissarys from Poli to