(Kuching, 30th) Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have identified 11 tombs belonging to high-ranking individuals at an old cemetery within the grounds of the State Royal Palace (Astana Negeri), providing new clues for the study of Sarawak Malay history and cultural heritage.
The research findings were presented yesterday during a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, by the UNIMAS delegation. Accompanying the Governor was his wife, Datuk Patinggi Faziah. The meeting was held at the Governor’s official residence in Putrajaya.
The delegation was led by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit, and included Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Datuk Seri Siti Norlinda Taib, project leader Dr. Adibah Yousuf, as well as several other scholars.
This ongoing research also aims to trace the historical location of the administrative center of Sultan Tengah before the reign of James Brooke, including determining whether the royal palace was located in Santubong or the exact site of Lidah Tanah.
During the meeting, Wan Junaidi encouraged the research team to continue their in-depth research and hopes the project can answer historical questions and help preserve Sarawak’s rich and valuable cultural heritage for future generations.
The research findings were presented yesterday during a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, by the UNIMAS delegation. Accompanying the Governor was his wife, Datuk Patinggi Faziah. The meeting was held at the Governor’s official residence in Putrajaya.
This ongoing research also aims to trace the historical location of the administrative center of Sultan Tengah before the reign of James Brooke, including determining whether the royal palace was located in Santubong or the exact site of Lidah Tanah.
During the meeting, Wan Junaidi encouraged the research team to continue their in-depth research and hopes the project can answer historical questions and help preserve Sarawak’s rich and valuable cultural heritage for future generations.