Not much is known of Sabah's early prehistory. Archeological finds are rare but it must be presumed that as early as 40,000 years ago modern man has already roamed the jungles of North Borneo.
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January 25, 2021 in Environment, Sitiawan
Growing up in: Sitiawan’s small-town comforts
MOST people from small towns tend to have the same memories of wide open spaces, great food and wonderful neighbours.
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TAIPING'S grand dame of buildings isn’t a stately hotel or an ornate government office frequented primarily by the rich and powerful.
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October 20, 2020 in Food, Sitiawan
Visit Ayer Tawar & Sitiawan Now Before They Become Tourist Magnets!
Get swept up with the energy in this jam-packed, town-hopping itinerary which showcases the best of Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan and Lumut in the Manjung District without breaking the bank.
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October 20, 2020 in Culture, Sitiawan
Retired Perak headmaster promotes Chinese culture, traditional games online amid Covid-19
SITIAWAN, June 18 — Retired headmaster Wee Ong Chin has been showcasing Chinese culture and traditional games at fundraising events for over three decades.
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Kampung Koh is one of the original villages making up the sprawling settlement of Sitiawan, close to the town of Lumut and nearby to Pangkor Island.
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The fort on Pangkor Island is called Kota Belanda ('Dutch fort') by local Malays and is located at a place called Teluk Gedung.
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Sabah: The Culture and the People
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia.
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How Some Towns in Sabah Got Their Names
Sabah Borneo is a unique place to visit, not only is it known to have many tribes living here, its diverse culture and tradition, but also the beauty of the places in Sabah Borneo as there are still many natural forests that are still left untouched and conserved.
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Orangutans of Kota Kinabalu
The world has less than 20 years left to save the orangutan, according to conservationists who predict the charismatic red ape will become extinct if no action is taken to protect its jungle habitat.
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Cultural Heritage
Sabah is famous for her friendly and hospitable people.
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Attractions and recreational spots
The Federal Government then bought the palace in 1957, to be converted into the Istana Negara.
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30 Tempat Menarik Di Kuantan Pahang | Senarai Destinasi Terbaik
Daerah Kuantan merupakan ibu negeri bagi Pahang Darul Makmur yang pastinya memiliki kelebihan tersendiri berbanding 10 daerah lain yang terdapat di negeri ini.
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Paya Indah: Hippos and Waterbirds in the Swamps!
One of the top nature attractions in Malaysia is a mere 45-minute from the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysian rapper Namewee’s latest film ‘Babi’ nominated at four international film festivals
Bad boy rapper Namewee’s latest film — Babi — has been nominated at four international film festivals.
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How Sarawak Was Conned Into The Formation Of Malaysia
WHEN I first arrived at Kuching airport in May 1983, I was ushered into the row for foreigners at the immigration checkpoint where my Malaysian passport was examined and stamped “Social Visit”, with an expiry date.
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Ojagar – the forgotten ‘Lion of S’kan’
Jemadar (Warrant Officer) Ojagar Singh, is known to elder Sikhs in Sabah today as the “Lion of Sandakan.”
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Music lovers throng inaugural Sabah Jazz
Everything from jazz fusion, swing, bossa nova and fingerstyle guitar playing was celebrated in the inaugural Sabah Jazz.
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Kington among men
Renowned architect Datuk Kington Loo, who passed away last Friday, left behind a legacy of priceless contributions to his profession and also to environmental conservation and the arts.
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Kuala Sepetang
Also known by english speaking locals as ‘Port Weld’
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The Story of Great Grandfather Chin Choon Sam and a Mosque
There is a road in the Greentown area of Ipoh, Malaysia, which is named after my maternal great grandfather Chin Choon Sam.
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History of Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK)
The existence of MCKK is an icon and pride to Kuala Kangsar.
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Indonesian kris
The kris or keris in the Indonesian and Malay languages, is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (pamor).
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Best Nasi Lemak in Seremban
Nasi Lemak, our national dish and definitely one of the most popular.
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Tracing the origin of the name Kanowit
Kanowit – a quaint town with a name that has colourful origins
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Japanese occupation of Malaya
Throughout much of World War II, Malaya, North Borneo (later known as Sabah), Labuan, and Sarawak were under Japanese occupation.
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