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Passengers being disembarked at Bakun poor landing stage

Aerial view of Bakun site dam There is one good benefit of Bakun – tourism. The huge man-made lake being created by Bakun hydroelectric dam is an amazing place to spend couple of days away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Along it long shore, were dead brownish trees, once as tall as 5-story building now stand barely few meters above water. It simply scenic.

A 'Kuman Bahek' scenic in Bakun  Dam water catchment area SIBU: Tourism authorities should consider making the Orang Ulu ‘kuman bahek’ tradition one of the main tourism products for Belaga, especially in Bakun Dam water catchment area. The ‘kuman bahek’ or picnic is a much loved tradition where the people get together at scenic spots at river banks to socialise besides eating, drinking, singing traditional songs and dancing, a form of activity that can help enhance ties and harmony.

MODERN LOOK : The Uma Belor Longhouse has a look of modernity about it. by Conny Banji FANCY a trip to Sarawak’s frontier and indulge in day or two of colourful native cultures and famed hospitality and nature adventure in the vicinity of the world’s second tallest rock-filled hydro-electric dam at Bakun and catch lunch and dinner in its greenish blue lake.

by   Professor Trevor Sofield , University of Tasmania "It is a Borneo experience that you can have only in this part of the world and while some aspects and elements may not be traditional, I would argue that they are authentic! "

by Peter Sibon SOURCE OF POWER: An aerial view of the RM7.5 billion Bakun HEP Dam . KUCHING: The RM7.5 billion Bakun hydroelectric power (HEP) Dam will officially make available 300 megawatt of power to the grid system starting today, revealed Sarawak Hidro chief executive officer cum managing director Zulkifle Osman.

By Peter Sibon, KUCHING: The vital ‘reliability run’ of Bakun Hydroelectric Dam will start today (July 6, 2011) before power can be tapped for commercialisation by Aug 6, says Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd managing director and chief executive officer Zulkiflie Osman. He said the ‘reliability run’ which is the last phase in a series of trial runs before commercialisation must be carried out within one month.

By Ibrahim Ngah On October 13, 2010 the Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd in a statement mentioned that they have successfully closed the valves of water tunnels of Bakun dam after receiving the Certificate of Reservoir from Sarawak Ministry of Public Works.  After more than two decades of struggle the construction of the biggest and most controversial hydro dam in Southeast Asia , was at last completed and ready to proceed to the stage of operating the hydroelectricity supply.

contributed by: Glo R. Abaeo The mini SUV entered the territories of Bakun, Benguet and the scenery suddenly changed. It was just a few meters from the arc denoting the municipality boundary with Sinipsip and the road dipped further down. I was enthralled by the lush vegetations and thick wooded areas throughout the ride that I forgot to look further up beyond the trees. It was after quite awhile when I did look up to see the cause of the rich dampness of the soil. The mountains were as high and wide, creating a natural barrier of mountains like a fence, surrounding the valleys within.  Like a protective Madonna embracing the Child, Bakun is safe within itself, safe and comfortable as can be, being lulled to peaceful existence by the sounds of nature and the numerous waterfalls around those mountain walls.

This is traditional cultural dance show in Borneo . Just click and enjoy watching this show. This video was taken during celebration of Festival Day of the Dayak people in Borneo and Sarawak particularly.

Wow! It’s truly really fascinated. I've never seen such a beautiful nature’s inland scenic in my life before.    Bakun   Great   Lake ! Fresh…I mean fresh water fishes. It’s really, really delicious.    Not only delicious, but a very fresh surrounding and cool environment, and a very clean fresh air. This is really good deal, and a great experience that I never forget in my life. 

A friend was asking me yesterday   where is Belaga ah?   How does it looks like ah?   Why was it called Belaga? B elaga is actually a pot in Malay. As we all know very well where Belaga is right? Belaga is a small town on the   Rejang   River   in Malaysia ’s   province   of   Sarawak . Whilst the village can be explored in well under an hour, most visitors arrive in Belaga in order to explore the  longhouses as well as the interior of   Borneo .

Wow, what a wonderful longhouse homestay ! Stay and sleep deep in the heart of   Sarawak   ! Get deep into the world’s oldest rainforest jungle and environment. Get to experience the real customary practices of various indigenous. See by yourselves the real cultures and traditional belief of the native. Don’t miss your chances.  All these are not hearsay but real and live experience, once you choose to join our longhouse homestay. Homestay in Belaga is one of the best memory and experience that many tourists can’t forget in their lifetime whenever they dwell and stay in Belaga.

  INTRODUCTION When one talks about Bakun, naturally what comes to mind is the Bakun Hydro Dam, the size of which is 13 times larger than the whole of   Singaporeisland. Bakun is located in Belaga and the second biggest hydro dam in the world which is located right in central   Borneo   island. The hydro is projected to supply cheap electricity power for the country and even being proposed to be exported to neighbouring countries such like   Brunei , Indonesia   and even to   Thailand . Bakun is part of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), which encompassing an area of  70,000 sq km.

Introduction Typical Long Earlope  Old Lady Only Found  In Sarawak Belaga District is one of the most remote and biggest districts in Sarawak with a size area of 19,403.27 sq km, where mega Bakun Hydro Project (BHP) is situated. BHP is projected to supply cheap electricity power for the country and even being proposed to be exported to neighbouring countries like Brunei , Indonesia and even to Thailand . Belaga District is part of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), encompassing an area of  70,000 sq km.                 Jana Side Income Anda The Beauty of Belaga Belaga beauty lies in its isolation. It is sited off the well-beaten tourists trek and accessibility to Belaga, also called Heart of Borneo , due to its fauna and flora found there, has been fairly limited until today. Therein lies Belaga’s greatest asset; it’s unspoilt and its charms remain unsullied by tourism industry. The most spectacular sights in Belaga such as in Usun Apau are found in its interior