Headhunting Among these spectacles, I was arrested by the ghastly appearance of a once human head. In mere derision it […]

Astronomy of the Ma’anyan of central Borneo When I was about 10, a youngster, I learned about constellations. An assistant scoutmaster

Bats The microbes which live in the stomachs of bats depend on what they eat. Bats that eat fruit have

Most Japanese were repatriated back to Japan after World War II Sarawak was a key locale for Japanese settlers operating

The Japanese Occupation of Sabah The earliest colonial intrusion into Sabah was in 1665 when Captain Cowley explored the region.

John Crawfurd John Crawfurd wrote a three-volume text during the 1820s about the Indian Archipelago. Most historians, including myself, are

Borneo Fun Factoids The following information is taken from the end notes of “The Unpublished Rennell M.S: A Borneo Philippine

The Voyage of James Rennell to Sulu Island and North Borneo in 1762 Although the author is credited to Tom

Melanau Lady Abang Manai: a Melanau The history of the Melanau as recorded by Wikipedia does not mention Abang Manai

Agarwood Agarwood is one of the most valuable non-timber forest products due to its gratifying aroma. This has led to