Residing a relaxing spirit within the hill would sounds excellent, specifically to people exactly who love bush wandering, trekking, rock climbing, and those that appreciate insensate, clean in addition to climate. I adore the exact same thing. But seriously, that’s not exactly what villagers from Kampung Kiding, Kampung Kakas, Kampung Sapit, Kampung Assum or even Kampung Parang definitely craved. This severity of living conditions with returning to college via village (doing the job ect.) makes those peaceful and sweet craps become sour, full of pain in the ass.”Getting to Kampung Kiding isn’t kidding”. I often heard about this phrase from those outsiders who had set their legs on our village, Kampung Kiding by foot.

“Yes, you too can taste the hardship we suffered, make sure you have a filled Petronas gas tank on your back, and climb to Kampung Kiding. Haha…I’m serious man…Carry that just once up to Kampung Kiding and tell your stories to reporters from every local govt-newspaper companies you knows.” – by Lalang (Ulu Padawan)

“It’s been years I’ve been living here by the roadsides, but I never see what I really wanted to see…”; - Lalang (Ulu Padawan)

They weren’t kidding about Kampung Kiding,20 scientists, staff members and village porters set off to Kampung Kiding at 10 am. Three hours and 17 bamboo bridges later, we arrive! – Yoli (Blogger)

Recently The Sunday Star News Paper Publish on its front page “No Kiding – Villagers desperate for a road after years of battling hardship” – by Vanes Devindran

A trip to the nearest clinic can be a matter of life or death for the people of Kampung Kiding, a village in Upper Padawan that can only be reached either by air or a three-hour walking through at least 6km of hilly terrain. For the past 50 years, the villagers have been asking for a road to build, but they have yet to see any development. – read more story on - The Star Online.

ORANG SABAH means Sabahans.

Sabah is one of the state of Malaysia. It is simply a beautiful place. Everyone can come and visit Sabah for tourism spot. Truly amazing lovely state of Malaysia.

Let us clarify this. We are just doing it for fun. Since we saw many parodies around the world. We also wanna do one parody for Sabah. No other intention. We wish every Malaysian fellows HAPPY MERDEKA.

Oppa Gangnam Style is getting famous everywhere. The energetic youths came with an idea of doing “Orang Sabah Style”. Hope all the Malaysians will love it and also share with your fellows.

Please do not dislike or hate the efforts of the youth. We are just doing our best to fulfill the dream of the youth, because we used to be young too. We understand their desire.

LONDON: On a night which saw the United States pip China in the medal tally, Malaysia moved into a tie for 52nd spot with a silver and a bronze from badminton and diving.

After Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s silver medal feat in badminton, flag bearer Pandelela Rinong won a bronze medal today from the women’s 10m Platform diving to put Malaysia level with Estonia, Indonesia, Serbia, Thailand and Tunisia.

Another silver will hoist Malaysia to joint 46th spot while a bronze will see the country’s position move up to 49th spot. [...]

Flag of the Kingdom of Sarawak (1870-1946);
Crown Colony of Sarawak (1946-1963);
state of Sarawak (1963-1973)

Aerial view of part of Batu Lintang camp, on or after 29 August 1945. In the foreground is the Roman Catholic priests’ compound. The central open area is one of the parade grounds; beyond that is the main enclosure containing the camps of the British other ranks, the Indonesian soldiers and the male civilian internees. The female civilian internees’ camp is just visible at top right. Three panel signals to the liberating forces are visible on the roof of the long building parallel to the track on the left edge of the photograph

Aurora Hotel in the 50s, now the site of Merdeka Palace

Former Borneo Company Limited building, at the site of the current Hilton Kuching.

Capitol cinema

Carpenter Street as seen in 1950

Photo of Old Kuching found from the net but no description given. I suspect it was Carpenter street.

Cathay cinema

Visitors watch a Chinese puppet show near Kuching temple 1919

Council Negri fountain, which was constructed in 1967 to commemorate the centennial of the first Council Negri meeting. It was located just opposite the Merdeka Palace Hotel

Khoo Hun Yeang / Gartak Street area. You can clearly see the old “Corner Shops”

Happy World Amusement Park was formerly located near the present Chung Hua Primary School No.3 / Jubilee Ground. The high structure with the zinc roof was the indoor stadium of Chung Hua Primary No.3 back then in the 60′s.

India Street in the 50s. Chinese used to call as “Kiling” Street

Built by the Japenese . This building is located in between India Street and Carpenter Street.

Kuching Fire Station

Kuching Water Front in 1957. View from Thomson Road (now Jalan TAR)

Kuching Waterfront, 1976

One of the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching, “Kuek Seng Ong” Temple

Lido Cinema, Kuching

Lillian Cinema, Kuching – later transformed to Cathay theater

Little pavilion at the Museum grounds, which was well known for delicious desserts like Ang Tau Peng (ice kacang).

Main Bazaar in the early 60′s

Odeon cinema in an even earlier time, before the building was expanded to accomodate a restaurant and retail area. Odeon was declared open on 16th June, 1955 by Mrs. A.R Snelus, wife of the Acting Deputy Chief Secretary.

Old Court House, Kuching in 1950.

Old KMC Office located at Barrack Road in 1954.

NOSTALGIA: The large crowd at the old Kuching Airport during its opening and open day on Sept 26, 1950

Old St Joseph’s Cathedral Kuching, constructed in 1891 and demolished in 1969 after the new cathedral was built. The location of this classic old building is where the church bell tower now stands.