tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35297157206644724122024-03-24T16:32:27.078-07:00Images of Bintulu Before and Nowa pictorial history of BintuluMahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-80885895679870622972023-07-28T04:53:00.001-07:002023-07-28T04:54:30.726-07:00New Flyover over the former Roundabout One/Traffic Lights Junction<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXH14FfbNvAc2fARNPx5_xDvt3y2nTi_Q-4T8MaxKagKJrA8HgO1JavQoy0b4jwZFgaAYdxEUCrBxRaiPwbbfVFoByf8HuugS1H7SLi0swVnYQ5SGZBbge38XYWah2Jm9xhM5_1ylQajQdvUvn-R0QiVPp8oVhAIyHyA-WBf7OMrcTuU97n2fY2dBeflO/s2662/Roundabout%201%20compare%20freamed%20latest%20with%20dates.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2147" data-original-width="2662" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXH14FfbNvAc2fARNPx5_xDvt3y2nTi_Q-4T8MaxKagKJrA8HgO1JavQoy0b4jwZFgaAYdxEUCrBxRaiPwbbfVFoByf8HuugS1H7SLi0swVnYQ5SGZBbge38XYWah2Jm9xhM5_1ylQajQdvUvn-R0QiVPp8oVhAIyHyA-WBf7OMrcTuU97n2fY2dBeflO/w400-h323/Roundabout%201%20compare%20freamed%20latest%20with%20dates.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>The Roundabout One in the 1980's have faced many transformation, an indication of the rapid development of Bintulu town since its first boom days.</div><div>In 2014 the Roundabout One was turned into a Traffic Lights Junction.</div><div>Today, the site is witnessing a major transformation as a flyover is under construction above the traffic light junction.</div><div>To have a good history of roundabouts in Bintulu, please check my other blog by following this link....>>><a href="https://bintulub4now.blogspot.com/search/label/Roundabouts">https://bintulub4now.blogspot.com/search/label/Roundabouts</a></div>Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-84252372704163072722021-09-09T07:30:00.004-07:002021-09-09T07:30:50.999-07:00Roundabout 3 Before, Major Traffic Lights Junction Now<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLweby1cl4B8ARg2hCcFzESMlLLmCOtKuVOtjMX5g3VrHGhgN9NJYK6CvIslQEBpZAo2l-IdULmzr3ahKmYZvoQySwDpgVspWJtwEjzkEzZMpoGp8m86inUXswa2Mw2Lta-HKfso9C_iXQ/s2048/9+sept+combo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="2048" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLweby1cl4B8ARg2hCcFzESMlLLmCOtKuVOtjMX5g3VrHGhgN9NJYK6CvIslQEBpZAo2l-IdULmzr3ahKmYZvoQySwDpgVspWJtwEjzkEzZMpoGp8m86inUXswa2Mw2Lta-HKfso9C_iXQ/s320/9+sept+combo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>In 1990, Bintulu had its biggest roundabout at KM 5, Bintulu- Miri Road. The Roundabout was plainly called Roundabout 3. At a corner of the roundabout was located JKR's temporary stock pile area for road and infrastructure construction materials. An indoor badminton stadium was also built at one end of the state land on which the two facilities were built.</p><p>Looking at the place today, the changes is beyond recognition. That site has been taken up by commercial buildings development undertaken by the private sector.</p><p>As at the point of writing the commercial shophouses are ready for occupation. </p><p>As Bintulu moved into its Millenial Growth Era ( i.e. after its last fourth boom) and starting in 2016, the town remains the brightest star in its capacity as Sarawak's prime example of rapid physical development, socio-economic progress, urban population growth and proper town planning.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXazbQv-VWhqXDww8t9k0ofD7Tm1pVbzL__m3UPB98bqC7TnSd-D6AvsmDkDIXJvlD5vRBUcXk7GqUof2pHe4fq-m1G61cnhoio9GxNOPfB8Z940juY9-gWP6ZNV5kzQqe2VNeKXjU4h3l/s2048/9+sept+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="2048" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXazbQv-VWhqXDww8t9k0ofD7Tm1pVbzL__m3UPB98bqC7TnSd-D6AvsmDkDIXJvlD5vRBUcXk7GqUof2pHe4fq-m1G61cnhoio9GxNOPfB8Z940juY9-gWP6ZNV5kzQqe2VNeKXjU4h3l/w400-h221/9+sept+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Date taken : September, 2021.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP4yvZSlEfS2T73A5MaRbZ4aRgVSS2XKqSw106gFcElClm5rzu2t1R218IePyJoGzH1A7APY4049RD56X8HPayCGpJVjAZAQK5jJ0KJAc-Mdb579DYzyHJvjc2m2EHVyXn2uK_1qzdkZf/s2048/9+sept+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="2048" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP4yvZSlEfS2T73A5MaRbZ4aRgVSS2XKqSw106gFcElClm5rzu2t1R218IePyJoGzH1A7APY4049RD56X8HPayCGpJVjAZAQK5jJ0KJAc-Mdb579DYzyHJvjc2m2EHVyXn2uK_1qzdkZf/w400-h231/9+sept+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Date taken : August, 1990.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-17115257719247847102021-07-01T06:07:00.000-07:002021-07-01T06:07:25.095-07:00Recent Developments around the former Roundabout 3<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgLN5EhyphenhyphenLXJNW33SDqpFYMq08U_24hGrDJ-FrpbQaREfz7Zh67bHYKuTTrBTKgrLu7ixDrT7QJmzvJDg39pebfsTo7Mmbzw_XzggRx4CcRdlNmLS230Hoi3zLMS4Sdyh28a0bzlcBtWBT/s2048/1+july+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgLN5EhyphenhyphenLXJNW33SDqpFYMq08U_24hGrDJ-FrpbQaREfz7Zh67bHYKuTTrBTKgrLu7ixDrT7QJmzvJDg39pebfsTo7Mmbzw_XzggRx4CcRdlNmLS230Hoi3zLMS4Sdyh28a0bzlcBtWBT/s320/1+july+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Roundabout 3, at KM 5, Bintulu-Miri Road circa mid 80's.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKc9yZLw_IpAbGSFn3FiN3eFisrQ4aZqINb6-Opdyeugqf51qjOohumHLNc5MMn96zoy0YQUlNT62Bwj3A0BiVM28_1wy2Ns8rJ6OPbEELJu8CToI3fwh4-UAei2c7KzIS4GwIngqvZUfi/s1431/1+july+circa+1990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1431" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKc9yZLw_IpAbGSFn3FiN3eFisrQ4aZqINb6-Opdyeugqf51qjOohumHLNc5MMn96zoy0YQUlNT62Bwj3A0BiVM28_1wy2Ns8rJ6OPbEELJu8CToI3fwh4-UAei2c7KzIS4GwIngqvZUfi/w200-h144/1+july+circa+1990.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aerial view of Roundabout 3</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Much have changed in the infrastructure developments around the former Roundabout 3. The area is about 5 km from Bintulu town. Today, we see mammoth signboards giving it an ultra urban look. The roundabout has been turned into a traffic lights junction. The latest development can be seen at right of the picture below. Many blocks of 3 and 4-storey shop houses have been completed, though not yet occupied at the point of writing. The main site of the shop houses was previously JKR's temporary stock pile area and an indoor badminton building was situated there too.<br />As Bintulu moved into its Millenial Era ( after its last fourth boom) and starting in 2016, it remains the brightest star in its capacity as Sarawak's prime example of rapid physical development, socio-economic progress, urban population growth and proper town planning.</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzpddmfVyE36xk1BIu3UU3lxrZBc8VpFCoKFR3tBa1RNu7C7pmwJsutUxnv3g9wjeBSh_TVwJcRFyONGfae8brar8dJGwzSwew2R_lPay6f_yuvGpBEB8tiEYmRdfQj4G0nfN8YEUGChr/s2048/1+july+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzpddmfVyE36xk1BIu3UU3lxrZBc8VpFCoKFR3tBa1RNu7C7pmwJsutUxnv3g9wjeBSh_TVwJcRFyONGfae8brar8dJGwzSwew2R_lPay6f_yuvGpBEB8tiEYmRdfQj4G0nfN8YEUGChr/w400-h225/1+july+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />View of recent development around the former Roundabout 3, now Traffic Lights Junction at KM 5 Bintulu- Miri Road.<br />Date taken : 30 June,2021.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnR2ic0ZsDaq5Ogsn1-9_YMiAQKHnYrrhyGy1FvsH5mE05m6glrsBZnpnlolGo2Eus4WovoLmCdhNZHksXMP3VuOHxqpsyb_K0o24cWNI2OhDGemnfJLxMX5Op1WQK_0M8IhrVoIam0hJ7/s2048/1+july+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="2048" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnR2ic0ZsDaq5Ogsn1-9_YMiAQKHnYrrhyGy1FvsH5mE05m6glrsBZnpnlolGo2Eus4WovoLmCdhNZHksXMP3VuOHxqpsyb_K0o24cWNI2OhDGemnfJLxMX5Op1WQK_0M8IhrVoIam0hJ7/w400-h209/1+july+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Date taken : 30 June,2021.<br />Camera: Redmi 9A h/p.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </p>Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-20658642351241558892019-07-29T06:33:00.000-07:002019-07-29T06:33:07.377-07:00Site of Kuala Kemena Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silica sand wharf and jetty - used in the 60's - 70's will become the site of the proposed new bridge linking Bintulu town and Jepak village.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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On 22 July I had the opportunity to observe the earth-breaking ceremony
for the proposed new bridge to be erected at the mouth of the Kemena
River, which has the Bintulu town on its right bank and Jepak on its
left bank as it nears the sea. The right side of the bank where the
ceremony happened was formerly the site of a silica sand wharf and jetty
used in the 60's to 70's. The cable-stayed bridge structure is
expected to be completed in 48 months at a cost of RM 467 million<span class="text_exposed_show">
and financed by the Sarawak state coffers. The earth-breaking ceremony
was performed by the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Abang
Johari Tun Openg. It is the first time I see the Chief Minister
speaking in a very confidant mastery style even though the speech was in
Bahasa Serawak (or Sarawak Malay). He was in his elements and his
manner of speaking was almost akin to the late Tok Nan whose straight-
talking style invariably captivated the imagination and hearts of the
peoples of Sarawak. With the completion of the bridge the total
traveling distance to reach Bintulu town from the airport would be
shortened to 6km from 20 km presently.</span><br />
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-19890355893614108262018-08-29T22:04:00.001-07:002018-08-29T22:04:48.425-07:00Taman Tumbina 30 years ago.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">One of Bintulu's signature attraction is the Taman Tumbina. It is a combination of a zoological park and a botanical park. Thus it derived its name from two Malay words - TUMBINA = TUMBuhan (Plants) + BINAtang (Animals). Construction works by the developer of the project - BDA (Bintulu Development Authority) started in earnest in 1989 and the place was opened to the public in 1991.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Here are timeline combo pictures to recall the difference 30 years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span>Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-81463834563582965132018-03-21T04:51:00.001-07:002018-03-21T04:51:49.762-07:00Aerial view of Bintulu - 50's - 60's compared with 70's -80's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-16153274544027132292018-03-21T04:46:00.001-07:002018-03-21T04:46:09.844-07:00A view of Bintulu town in 1954<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-16136853369223023952018-03-21T04:22:00.002-07:002018-03-21T04:22:50.125-07:00Downtown Bintulu in 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-36835049491303478042018-03-21T03:57:00.000-07:002018-03-21T03:57:34.212-07:00Main Bazaar road in May, 2013.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-73815248541197525882018-03-21T03:44:00.001-07:002018-03-21T03:44:56.776-07:00Jalan Sultan Iskandar 30 years later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-20500820488672533592018-03-21T03:40:00.001-07:002018-03-21T03:40:05.877-07:00View of sleepy town and first boom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-37254292132352691922018-03-21T03:19:00.001-07:002018-03-21T03:19:22.367-07:00Kidurong Highway 30 years later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-17829341781273971352018-03-21T03:14:00.002-07:002018-03-21T03:14:41.398-07:00Aerial view of roundabouts - 80's to 90's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-32288276391150483652018-03-21T02:59:00.002-07:002018-03-21T03:15:13.800-07:00Masjid Assyakiriin gardens 30 years later<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-40798110676440079492018-03-21T02:48:00.003-07:002018-03-21T02:48:56.326-07:00Demolishment of town squatters in 1987<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-52681031240714142972018-03-21T02:41:00.001-07:002018-03-21T02:41:30.277-07:00Aurora Link Road - single to dual carriageway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-38243734459949550222018-03-21T02:26:00.001-07:002018-03-21T02:42:16.062-07:00Old Government Office Building and Green Road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-32599672317369441692017-04-13T09:46:00.001-07:002017-04-13T09:51:12.929-07:00Main Bazaar road towards the Kemena River in 1975<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Seen are students from BGSS (Bintulu Government Secondary School) walking along Main Bazaar road as part of the activities in conjunction with Prophet's Mohammad's Birthday celebration in 1975. In the background is partly seen the low-lying areas along the banks of the Kemena River with very few building structures. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View of Main Bazaar road today, 9 April'17. The picture shows the road leading out of town.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The twin market building in the background houses the 'Pasar Utama' and in the far background is seen a similar building that houses the 'Tamu'. Both have the architectural look of local Melanau sun-hat called the 'Terendak'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The architecture of the market was inspired from the local Melanau sun-hat called the "Terendak". The Main Bazaar road now functions as a four-lane one way street with ample car parking spaces on both sides. Towards the left of the picture is partly seen a large open space for public activities, show, fairs and public assembly area. </span></div>
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-35988220072540031072017-04-13T08:50:00.000-07:002017-04-13T08:50:14.813-07:00Bintulu's biggest public park in 1966<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parade in conjunction with Agong's birthday, 8 June'66<br />Photo credit : Patt Taylor Bader</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the public space and garden today, 9 April'17.</td></tr>
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For more stories about this public open space in the 60's please follow this link....>>>><a href="http://bintulub4now.blogspot.my/2015/12/king-george-vi-memorial-ground.html">http://bintulub4now.blogspot.my/2015/12/king-george-vi-memorial-ground.html</a>Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-27131263491400148302016-05-28T06:58:00.001-07:002017-01-25T19:30:35.574-08:00Abang Galau and a road to his name<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Me and Friends at the road junction of Abang Galau road in 1975.</b><br />
Note the typical wooden Malay houses prevalent at that time built along the road as seen in the background and take note too of the tall palm trees in the background .</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>View of Jalan Abang Galau or Abang Galau Road from the middle portion ( in front of OKMS i.e. Orang Kaya Mohammed School) ) towards the town center.</b></span><br />
<i>Photo credits</i> : Tuah, Adi B., Abon R., Daha S., Buding B., Ahip P. & Ritchie, J. ( ) <i>Dari Kampung Nelayan ke Industriopolis, </i>Pejabat Pentadbiran Bahagian Bintulu, Bintulu.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There is a road that runs parallel to Jalan Mesjid or Mosque Road in Bintulu that was named after a local chieftan named Abang Galau. The Abang Galau Road is slightly less than one kilometer in length. It starts from the Bintulu town centre traffic light junction ( Kepppel Road/ Pedada Road traffic lights junction) and ends close to the Sebiew River.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Abang Galau prominence as a local chieftan during the days of the Brunei Sultanate's rule over Bintulu was well received by the Brooke's administration (Charles Brooke) which subsequently endorsed him as the local dignitary to represent the natives community of Bintulu when the Sultan of Brunei ceded the Bintulu region to the Brookes in 1861. According to some reports, he is a descendant from the Punan or Orang Ulu bloodline from the marriage of Pengiran Panji and Kendoh.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>View of Jalan Abang Galau taken on 27 May,2016.</b></span><br />
Note the hotel and shophouses at the left of the picture. These new buildings were built under Phase Two of Kampung Dagang Commercial Centre project developed by Hock Peng Realty Sdn Bhd. The first phase of the re-development of the Malay/Melanau villages along the Abang Galau Road was undertaken by Bintulu Realty Estate Sdn Bhd. covering an area of 1.44 hectares involving 36 landowners. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jalan Abang Galau, taken on 27 May'16.</b></span><br />
Note: For more information on the development of the Kampung Dagang Commercial Centre, please follow this link...>>><a href="http://bintulub4now.blogspot.my/2014/01/jalan-mesjid-at-kampung-dagang-in-1979.html">http://bintulub4now.blogspot.my/2014/01/jalan-mesjid-at-kampung-dagang-in-1979.html</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Abang Galau Road of the 60's. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> This is the section of the road that ends close to the Sebiew River.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">In the 60's it was the sight of rubber and fruit tree gardens and Malay/Melanau kampungs or villages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">|The above picture shows Malay/ Melanau men wearing the Malay headress ("Songkok") when attending a wedding reception at a Muslim Melanau's house beside the Abang Galau Road.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Bintulu when as a 'sleepy village and town image' in 1955, showing the 'old town' across river from village.<br />(Photo credit : Ho Ah Choon<i>, " Sarawak in Pictures - 1940's -1970's</i>)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Bintulu down town with extensive development in the background, after a succession of four economic booms.<br />This picture is in cognizance of Bintulu entering the Millenial era i.e 2016 onwards.<br />The basically Melanau populated fishing village is seen in the foreground of the picture.<br />(<i> Picture taken on 1 Jan'16 using Samsung Galaxy Note II</i> )</td></tr>
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For those not familiar with the developmental history of Bintulu, I would like to recap on the boom years starting 1979 (first boom) which jolted Bintulu from a once sleepy town and village to an industrial 'city' it is today. The last of the economic boom - the fourth boom (2010 - 2015), ushered in a new chapter in the growth of Bintulu. The fourth boom has brought deep and extensive ripple effects in the economic landscape of Bintulu. Additionally, what the fourth boom has done too is in the creation and build up of a series of new synergistic interplay of economic renaissance forces on this consistently booming town. In my periodisation of Bintulu history, I call the period beginning 2016 as the "Millenial era". The Millenial era can safely be divided further into the Industrial decade (2016 - 2026) and after that or after achieving the official status of an industrial city, Bintulu will be propelled forward into the Post - Industrial era - i.e. 2026 onwards ( and it is to later historians that the timing be worked out).Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-71510980510683697882015-12-04T07:02:00.000-08:002015-12-04T07:02:05.846-08:00King George the VI Memorial Ground<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main public space - King George the VI Memorial Ground as seen in the 1960's<br />Source : Bintulu Centenary Celebration,1961(booklet)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teachers from Bintulu Gov't Secondary<br />School during Teachers Day 1976<br />standing next to the Memorial Ground<br />(partly seen at right of picture)</td></tr>
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In the 1960's Bintulu was a small fishing village and town all rolled in one. In the 60's era the public space in the midst of the town was a great meeting place for the towns folk, visitors from the rural areas as well as those newcomers to the town. In the 1970's the public space more commonly known as the King George Memorial Ground could accomodate many children's playground equipments, two basketball courts and ample lawn for children to run and play. The Memorial Ground was used for a variety of public or community functions like concerts,Teacher's Day assembly, 'Toto' or Bingo games, public parades and assemblies. In the new millenia the public space was further improved by BDA with a significant iconic image of a fountain in the shape of the local 'Terendak' or sunhat commonly by the Bintulu Melanaus. Today the public space continues to serve as a meeting place for locals as well as tourists due to its central location, pleasant surroundings and greenery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Memorial Ground was popularly used as public parade and assembly area.<br />The above picture shows the ground used as National Day celebration assembly and parade.<br />Source : Bintulu - Dari Kampung Nelayan ke Industripolis (Book published by Sarawak State Government)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BDA Basketball team posing with their winning trophies, 1981.<br />Photo taken on the basketball court at the Memorial Ground<br />Vaguely seen in the backgound is the Bintulu Recreation Club building.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The iconic fountain in the shape of the local Melanau 'Terendak' or sunhat. The public space is centrally located and continues to serve as meeting place and tourist attraction with footpath and concrete benches and ample lawn area and greenery.</td></tr>
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-33380894181986770332015-04-27T17:10:00.000-07:002015-11-15T02:04:45.429-08:00Wildlife Park of Bintulu in 1989<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Wildlife Park ( Taman Hidupan Liar) seen in 1989.<br />
Works on the construction of the Wildlife Park or Taman Hidupan Liar in Malay started in 1989 and the park was officially opened to the general public on the 2nd of August,1991.<br />
Picture shows my family members and their cousin, with our car driven right to the top of the hill where later the wordings "Taman Hidupan Liar" were planted using cover plants approximately where the car is parked.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the park taken on 9th of March,2015. <br />
Today, the park is re-named as "Taman Tumbina".</td></tr>
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It was the first and only park of its kind in Sarawak when it was opened in 1991. Today, the park is called "Taman Tumbina" but when it was first started and opened it was known as Taman Hidupan Liar or Wildlife Park. It was one of my pet projects while in the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA). This project brought me places to Singapore and West Malaysia to see similar projects and learn from them. In the park (as shown in the layout plan below) there were many botanical as well as zoological attractions. One of the big attractions was the flamingo pond. Follow this link to know more in-depth story of my role in bringing the flamingoes to Bintulu <a href="http://mysarawak2.blogspot.com/search/label/Taman%20Hidupan%20Liar" target="_blank"><i>here</i></a> . In the top picture, the Bintulu coastline is seen in the background. It is evident that that were no condominiums or high-rise buildings in Bintulu in the 1980's along its coasts. The condominiums were a thing of the 1990's in Bintulu. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">" Taman Hidupan Liar " or Wildlife Park as seen in the early 1990's</td></tr>
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-25048422531219072272015-04-20T07:05:00.002-07:002015-04-20T07:05:42.016-07:00View of Bintulu coastline in 1999 compared to 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Bintulu coastline as seen from Taman Tumbina's Bougainvillea garden<br />The tall building at left is the completed Beach Resort Condominium, the first of its kind for Bintulu. In the far background is the second condominium built along the Bintulu coastline and almost completed in March 2015, but not yet occupied.<br />Date taken : 10 March,2015</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Bintulu coastline in the background, from Taman Tumbina's Bougainvillea garden.<br />In the middle ground is the first condominium project under construction.<br />Note: The beautiful lady in the picture is my wife.<br />Date taken : 18 April, 1999, Colour photo.</td></tr>
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Bintulu is one place in Sarawak where sunset viewing is at its best. Whether its from the mouth of the Kemena River ( the main Bintulu river) or going northwards to Tanjung Batu by following its coastline, the sunset views are spectacular for most of the year. An elevated point at Tanjung Batu is the Taman Tumbina, a zoological- botanical park developed by BDA (Bintulu Development Authority) starting in 1989 and declared open on 2nd August, 1991. The picture above shows the well-grown bougainvilleas at the Bougainvillea section of the botanical area of the park. The Bougainvillea garden was a popular public viewing point to see the development along the Bintulu coastline.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closer view of the completed condominium called Beach Resort Condominium and the first of its kind in Bintulu.<br />View from Bougainvillea garden, Taman Tumbina.<br />Date taken : 10th April,2015</td></tr>
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<br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529715720664472412.post-5304626067515631232015-03-02T05:13:00.000-08:002015-03-02T05:13:25.078-08:00Angsana trees along Kidurong Highway in 1982<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Kidurong highway in 1982, looking towards Bintulu town.<br />The location is approximately near the present Indoor Stadium which is located at the left of the picture , after the steep slopes at the foreground.<br />The Angsana trees (<i>Pterocarpus indicus</i>) are planted from stumps.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of Kidurong highway taken on 21 February, 2015.<br />Note the large size of the Angsana trees at left. The central medium is planted with Tabebuia rosea/alba trees which are planted much later.</td></tr>
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'Angsana' trees or botanically known as<i> Pterocarpus indicus</i> was the main roadside tree species planted in the early 1980's when the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) started with the landscaping of Bintulu town and the new township at Kidurong. The Kidurong highway which started from the old Bintulu town center (Mile 0) ran for about 12 kilometers to reach the new Kidurong township. On both sides of the dual-carriageway were planted Angsana trees. Today, those trees planted more than 30 years ago have reached full maturity and still remain strong and sturdy. They helped improved the micro-climate along the highway, protect road users from the sun and glare. The greatest impact is in the creation of a green garden city look. In 1982, BDA officially appointed Mr. A.G. Alphonso and Mr. Cheang Kok Choy ( shown at the<i> inset</i>) as landscaping and horticultural consultants to help advise BDA on the creation of Bintulu into a 'garden city'. Below is the content of the news cutting as indicated in the<i> inset : - </i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The Sarawak Tribune, August 15, 1981.</span><br />
<b>Landscaping specialists on visit.</b><br />Kuching, Fri. - Two beautification and landscaping specialists, Mr. George Alphonso and Mr Cheang Kok Choy of Penang arrived here yesterday for a five day visit at the invitation of the Bintulu Development Authority. Mr. George Alphonso told the Tribune that the Bintulu Development Authorty was taking the correct step of viewing seriously the beautification and landscaping of the booming town of Bintulu. He also suggested that the State should keep a standard nursery for various plants and trees, particularly the instant trees for planting along the sides of roads. Mr. George Alphonso is the former Director of the Singapore Botanical Garden while his associate, Mr. Cheang Kok Choy, is a former Director of the Penang Botanical Garden. Mr Cheang is currently involved with the Shah Alam landscape project. While in Bintulu, the experts will conduct a feasibility study on the beautification and landscaping of Bintulu. The visitors were feted to dinner at a local restaurant last night by Encik Sulong Matjeraie, General Manager of the Bintulu Development Authority. (see picture) - <b>Mohd. Jaya Tan.</b><br />Mahmud Yussophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901454735603458784noreply@blogger.com0