Brooke returns to Sarawak- July 30, 2008 KUCHING: Jason Brooke has always been fascinated by Sarawak, having grown up hearing stories about the place from his father and grandfather.Now, the great-great-grandson of Sarawaks second White Rajah, Charles Brooke, is here to see the place for himself.I used to approach my grandfather, Anthony Brooke, for his memories of Sarawak when I was young. I always bothered him for more and more stories, he said when visiting the Sarakraf Pavilion here yesterday.They were mainly old stories about...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/07/brooke-returns-to-sarawak.html Borneo needs to protect rich heritage, natural resources- July 30, 2008 Kota Kinabalu: In welcoming development and change in Borneo, governments and its people must work together to strike a balance between economic growth and the need to protect its rich heritage and abundance of natural resources.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said Borneo, especially Sabah, had become a magnet for large populations of transient and displaced immigrants from neighbouring countries.In turn, it has created many issues for local communities, as well as governments, he said,...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/07/borneo-needs-to-protect-rich-heritage.html |