Sights & Sounds of Kg. Aman Damai, Royal Belum
Visitors to Kampung Aman Damai in Royal Belum (Upper Belum) will surely get thrown back in time.
Category: Travel
Lenggong Archaeological Gallery
I have visited Lenggong Valley, its archaeological Gallery and the major archaeological sites at least three times in the past year, since Lenggong Valley was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage … Read More
Perak Royal Museum (Muzium Diraja Perak)
Also known as Istana Kenangan, Istana Lembah and Istana Tepas, this building was originally built as a royal residence for HRH Sultan Iskandar Shah (Marhum Kadasallah), while awaiting the completion … Read More
Lost World Hotel, Tambun
As part of Sunway International Hotels and Resorts, Lost World Hotel, just within walking distance from the Lost World of Tambun theme park in Sunway City, Ipoh, opened its doors … Read More
Sago Factory Chimney, Mukah, Sarawak
The sago palms thrived in the peat soils of the Rajang Delta in the 19th century. Thus, local chieftains became wealthy from the labour of local farmers who extracted the … Read More
Making Kueh Sepit – Traditional Biscuit
While in Mukah, Sarawak, we had the opportunity to stop by a small cottage bakery in Kg. Telian to see for ourselves how the traditional ‘kueh sepit’ is made.
The Making of Tebaloi (Sago Crackers)
The Melanau people (ethnic tribe) is closely associated with the sago palm. It was their staple food and the mainstay of their economy. Over time, it has developed into an … Read More
Nibong Seafood Restaurant, Mukah, Sarawak
Had a sumptuous authentic Melanau (ethnic tribe) dinner at Nibong Seafood Restaurant, located along Jalan Orang Kaya Setia Raja, opposite the Civic Centre in town.
Lamin Dana, Mukah, Sarawak
Lamin Dana is basically a cultural boutique lodge in the Melanau heartland of Mukah, Sarawak. The Melanau, who make up about 7% of the Sarawak population, is the oldest ethnic … Read More
Kingwood Resort, Mukah, Sarawak
Kingwood Resort is an unassuming ‘beach resort’ that looks more like a government block instead.
Sarawak Pepper
Pepper is a highly-traded commodity in Sarawak. The Malaysian Pepper Board in Sibu is the second largest in Sarawak, second after Kuching.
Sibu Earthenware & Pottery-Making
Earthenware pottery is very popular in Perak, therefore, a visit to a similar business in Sibu was not so interesting for me.