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Brunei and Spain 1521

Journal of Antonio Pigafetta as it relates to Borneo This journal relates to the visit of Antonio Pigafetta of Spain to Brunei. Apparently there were two cities on Brunei one run by the Moors and the other governed by the “heathens”. Pigafetta entered the first city run by the Moors

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July 28, 2024 No Comments

Last Battle of Santubong part 2

The Third Sultan of Santubong Part two Conflict between the Malays/Ibans and the Bidayuh Dayak Darat, Dayak Sungkong Rara and Dayak Rara Tanah Taringas, (all Bidayuh) were descendants from the same ancestors. The Dayak Darat who were staying near Tanah Berlidah no longer wanted to live together with the Malays

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June 30, 2024 No Comments

All Creatures Great and Small #58

All Creatures Great and Small #58All Creatures # 58OilThis study examines the history of oil production in Malaysian states rich in oil resources, such as Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, and Kelantan, which have substantially contributed to the country’s economic growth. DOI:10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i11/19478 PrimatesThis dissertation describes the changes in primate distribution over elevation

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June 25, 2024 No Comments

Second Sultan Part two

Here is the second part of the second Sultan Tengah of Borneo. The essay explains the origin of gula Melaka, the formation of different silats and the organization of the Malay and Iban armies.

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May 6, 2024 No Comments

All Creatures Great and Small #55

Roads which do not show up on Google or any other existing maps are responsible for people having access to forests causing forest loss, illicit land invasions and other factors which cause illegal forest destruction.

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May 1, 2024 No Comments

The Second Sultan of Santubong Part One

We now proceed with the Second Sultan of Santubong according to our Dukun who recited the story to us. Below, please find the first part of his epic journey. His visit to Kedah is corroborated with an oral history from Kedah.

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April 29, 2024 No Comments

Edward of Kampong Panglima Seman Llama

Menu Home Posts Gallery Keris Wood Art Sarawak River Valley About Us Edward of Kampong Panglima Seman Llama The Story of Edward of Kampong Panglima Seman Lama From the end of World War II until the turn of the century, the Malays on the opposite side of the river from

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April 24, 2024 No Comments

All Creatures Great and Small #54

Menu Home Posts Gallery Keris Wood Art Sarawak River Valley About Us All Creatures Great and Small #54 Sarawak Air Pollution Elevated air pollution readings, signifying bad air quality over the past 20 years, were primarily identified as a result of haze stemming from uncontrolled fires in neighbouring countries, particularly

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April 22, 2024 No Comments

Islam and Santubong

Menu Home Posts Gallery Keris Wood Art Sarawak River Valley About Us Islam and Santubong We now reach a point in history where Islam is introduced and accepted by the rulers of Santubong. The lifestyle change must have been sudden and abrupt from a leisurely existence to one of strict

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April 14, 2024 No Comments

The Bhuket People of Sarawak

Menu Home Posts Gallery Keris Wood Art Sarawak River Valley About Us The Bhuket People of Sarawak The Bhuket People of Sarawak Within the people of Austronesian descent were the Bhuket people of Sarawak. They were studied by Shanthi Thambiah for her doctorate at the University of Hull in 1995. 

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April 7, 2024 No Comments
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