The Chinese Come to Sarawak
Historian John Tan, of Kuching and Australia, wrote the following essay about early Chinese immigration. He translated and used information […]
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Brunei 1790-1905
Brunei and Sarawak This essay was very convoluted and confusing. I have taken out the facts, numbered them and arranged
Sarawak Gold
Gold in Sarawak The first gold was discovered in the Montrado and Sambas areas of Kalimatan. The Chinese were brought
Iban origins, floods and rules for sex, war and kitchens
Notes from Benedict Sandin Sources of Iban Traditional History published by the Sarawak Museum Journal 1994 Sumatra Suriani and I
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A History of Brunei Oil 1906-1932
The Discovery of Brunei Oil A Borneohistory.net Production In 1906, Brunei was ruled by the British under the residency system.
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The Sarawak Wreck Melbourne
The Viscount Melbourne The Viscount Melbourne was a three-masted 680-ton carrier that operated during the reign of James Brooke of
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Bidayuh Kampong Life
Tales from the Countryside by Luke Pihee JohengReview by Tom McLaughlin Borneohistory.net A Bidayuh Journey Tales from the Countryside is
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Brooke Battle at Lawas
The Brooke Attack on Lawas If you look at a map of the very northern part of Sarawak, you will
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Sarawak Cat Drop
PROBABLY one of the most bizarre and unbelievable stories ever to come out of Sarawak was the report the Royal
British Blunders lead to Punjabi Defeats in Kuching Retreats
The British Punjab Retreat from Kuching Toms Note: The Punjabis or Sikhi are from India and are known for their
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