The story of a war boat used by the Gensurai Iban of Sarawak.

The story of a war boat used by the Gensurai Iban,Saribas,Second Division to join th Rajah's forces against the rebels in Bukit Salong in 1915.

In December 1969,The Sarawak museum acquired as a new exhibit an Iban war boat which had accompanied one of the Rajah's punitive expeditions more than fifty years ago.This war boat had originally belonged to a Malay named Ate who lived near the mouth of the Rimbas. A roght tributary of the Saribas River.

In 1912,The boat was purchased from ATE by Tuai rumah ANDING ANAK MANJA and nine members of his longhouse at Gensurai on the layar.In May 1915,tha Rajah organised a punitive expedition against the rebels at bukit Salong on the upper Mujong in the third division.
Anding received an official notification from the government to participated in the expedition and with the help of his brother Menggin and firends Gaun and others,prepared the boat for war.

After the preparations were completed and teh night before the boat was dragged to the river.A small feast was held to give offerings in the long house and for the warboat.A bard was called in for the feast to chant a long house song called Renong Kayau so that the Gods of war would come and bless the boat and its crew.
The war boat was paddled by a crew of twenty five who were equipped with swords,shield and spear.At the bow sat Gendang Ak Menggin,Impin Ak Lindom,Baul Ak Ugat and his brother Wok Ak Ugat.Near the kitchen sat the two brothers Liman Ak Landon and Umpi Ak Landoh,who were responsible for distributing rice to the crew.At the stern of the boat were Pengarah Ak Dundang,Anyan Ak Menggin and Bunyau ak Machop,who are still alive now,sitting between the stern and the middle part of the boat.

Muslim Celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Muslim in Sarawak today (15.02.2011) braved the rains to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad in Kota Samarahan.Mor than 8000 peoples from various sector,organisation and school participated in a procession and gathering  at Dewan Saurah field .The procession was led by the VVIP & VIP of Sarawak.

 

 

He say something here...1 Malaysia , 1 Ummah.

Your Travel Destination- Kuching,Sarawak.

Beautiful scenery awaiting you at Anah Rais Long House......

FIREFLY AIRLINE Irresistible fare !!! fly from KLIA to KUCHING from RM28.00

All-in air fares from Rm28.Booking from now till 16 Feb 2011. Travel period from 17feb to 31 March.

Travelling to Kuching on your own is not difficult as you may think.To-day I am going to list down one of the few places or attractions that you should not miss when travelling in Kuching.

 

 

If you want to stay over night just drop by this little Home Stay in Annah Rais Longhouse.

If you really don’t have time and budget to travel inland to places like Rejang river’s Iban longhouse, then Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse is your best choice. This is a very real authentic Bidayuh longhouse located at some 90km away from Kuching City Centre .They are working very hard to preserve the way it should be. If you prefer to stay back and to experience yourself the local way of living there, you can opt to stay with one of the local villager there who run a homestay program called Annah Rais Longhouse Adventure.

 

Beautiful isn't it...experience walking thru bamboo floor .

It is patronised by the tourists daily and many say that it has become a tourist place. Nevertheless, the local people still carried on with their traditional life there, despite lots of tourist visiting the longhouse everyday.

They still use traditional way to crush sugar cane for juice and the oldest skull still on show case and don't forget to ask them what the history behind the skull. Although the longhouse itself has already equipped with satellite or antenna, the main longhouse structure still remain pretty much original.

 

Even though the modern way of cooking is available but the people here still prefer using fire wood.

From Kuching city go to Annah Rais Bidayuh longhouse will take you about 90mins drive.Although the journey take a very long on single dual road but your will not feel bored because you will be amazed by the scenic countryside view,like the beautiful mountain range,limestone hill and paddy field.I found that taxi is  the only public transport to go here.This is because, Annah Rais Longhouse is so remote and not many local people come here. So, no bus services as the Bidayuh in this longhouse are mostly working in the city and almost all of them own a car. The only public transport available for visitor is Taxi. Generally, the local taxi will charge RM90 to RM110 for 1 way transfer from Kuching city to Annah Rais Longhouse. Besides, the other way  to go here  is rent car. The normal price is RM70 by small private car Perodua kancil, maximum 3 adult; or by 10-seater van at RM120 or the best way is join the local tour agent.

You Tube Channel-Sarawak Government.

SURPRISE !!!!! Sarawak Government have you tube channel..what about Face Book ,Twitter,Blog or Four Square ??? .

Anyway I am not interested in this channel..WHY ? don't ask me..however if you are interested go ahead tune or view the channel yourself..by all mean.

Fishing Village-Kampong Bako in Kuching.

The traditional Malay fishing village situated about 37km from the city centre 'Kampong Bako'. The mood of transport for the villagers here is a boat.

Kampong Bako is nothing new to tourist,locals and foreigners alike as the village is the gateway to Bako National National park.South East Asia's smallest National Park in Sarawak.

Kampong Bako is famous for the production of shirmp paste commonly known as 'Balacan' by the local through cottage industry.

To go here take a red bus known as Rapid Kuching Bus from the city centre and that's will cost you Rm3.50 per trip..don't go by taxi and its might empty your pocket for the day..Rm45.00 per trip.

Sarawak- Heart Centre

Almost everyday I drive home passing this road and it's about 20 minutes from the city centre .

Pusat Jantung or Heart Institute of General Hospital Sarawak in Kota Samarahan.

Only the minimum fee of RM5.00 heart patient in this state can get the most advanced heart care in the World.This centre believed to be the first heart institute made public and started operation since beginning of January year 2011.

Backpacking in Kuching

Kuching is one of the cheapest cities in Malaysia for a vacation.Backpacking is favourite as the city has lower crime rate and English is widely spoken.If you need directions,or wish to order food from hawkers stall rest assured that someone will be able speak with you in English.

Enjoy the Sarawak river cruise  by sampan or cruise ship...

Some planning is in order to stretch your vacation money for a maximum if you are a backpacker........

This is one the many Bed & Breakfast in Kuching city.