Iban Whetstone Feast
This summary condenses twenty printed pages from the Sarawak Museum Journal July-December 1962 written by Benedict Sandin. My sincere apologies […]
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A European Jug in Mukah
There are many, many Chinese made jars found here in Sarawak. One can find them in any antique shop or
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Head Hunter Song
This song was translated by the Right Reverend Galvin from the Kenyah people. It was published in the The Sarawak
Tortoise and the Mouse Deer
The Tortoise and Mouse DeerTranslated by A.C. HaddonThe tortoise and the mouse deer agreed to steal from a neighbouring garden
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Love Potions and Sea Cows
Along the coast of Sarawak there were dugong or sea cows. In Malay, they were called sea women. They are
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The History of The Chinese in Sarawak
The Chinese in Borneo and SarawakThis long article tells of the Chinese migrations into Borneo and examines the historians positions.
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Baketan, Bisayah, Siteng
Baketan, Bisayah, Siteng There are two papers in the Journal written by Benedict Sandin describing some of the people of
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Oil in Miri
ilI know it’s hard to imagine, but imagine oil seeping out of the ground. Also imagine there are many places
Bisayah,Tabun,Tagal, and Murut
The Bisayah, Tabun, Tagal and MurutThe Bisayah“The Bisayah are the indigenous people in Sarawak’s Fifth Division. Living side by side
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Omen Birds of the Iban and Kenyah
The Seven Omen Birds of the Iban Lang Sengalang Burong (Lang) is considered as the Chief all bird deities and
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