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.

We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls.
Winston Churchill

Panchor hot springs is one of the hidden treasures in Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo. Every weekend I definitely visit this special place together with my parents.

Pachor hot springs is 48km away from Kuching along the Kuching-Serian Rd. Pass The town of Tapah drive a farther 300m and make right turn (only at the second right turn).Junction of the village tar road and the gravel road leading to the Hot Springs.Drive 10 minutes on bitumen road till you see ‘Hot Springs’ sign on your left . From there on it’s gravel road for another 3 minutes. Another signage on the right will lead you to the spring at the end of the road.

Panchor hot springs is known by the Dayak (native of Borneo) as “miracle pool” with the belief that it cures all sort of illnesses.This attracts lots of people come and visit this place for seeking the cure and relaxation as the water has therapeutic and healing properties. This hot springs are said to be very good for the body,healing aches, pains,skin problem.

The Panchor Hot Springs runs through a small Sungai (stream) with 42 – 43 Celsius. Small amount of sulfur smell are present. This Hot Springs however nothing like the hot springs In Japan. Here, you see trees and leaves and dirt and well you get the idea, everything is green! You are surrounded by jungle! Absolutely amazing!

There are some precautions you need to be aware of, especially for those who has hypertension or heart problems. First, when u want to soak yourself in the hot tub, remember slowly put your leg into the hot tub. Initially you will feel your feet is having some acupuncture (needle) tickling. After adapting with the 42 Celsius temperature, slowly move into it by standing. After a while, you can slowly sit in the hot tub. The allowance time duration to soak yourself in the hot tub is about 15 to 20 minutes. It is advisable not to soak yourself inside for too long, you heart will beat faster, some nausea effect and you will get dehydration. You ought to out of the hot tub and rest and drink more water. For anyone of you feels like vomiting after soaking yourself, it is advisable to take come “100 Plus”. The number of time of repeating into the hot tub is
2 to 3 times, depends on each person health condition.

Panchor hot springs is operating from Monday to Sunday. Monday is 1.30pm until 6.30pm. Tuesday to Thursday is operating from 8am to 7pm. Friday to Sunday is operating from 8am to 10pm. During the weekdays it has roughly about 20-30 people. If it is a public holidays, it has more than hundred of people coming here. Therefore, please plan ahead before visiting this miracle pool.

Facilities – Washrooms, Changing rooms.
Entrance Fee – RM 3 for adults and free for children.
Contacts – Mr Tapok, Tel : +6082-878186