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Comment on Silimpopon – The Forgotten Coal Mine by richardker

richardker — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:55:35 +0000

Thank you! Sure, please do share those photos! You can email them to info@discovertawau.com.

Yes – my dad is Mr Tony Ker, ex-BAL

Comment on Silimpopon – The Forgotten Coal Mine by Eddy Sophian Pulle

Eddy Sophian Pulle — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:37:58 +0000

Thank You Too Richard . I’ve few photos of the old Segama estate Darvel Bay Co. Limited LD
where my late father was before as one of the expatriates but I’m not sure this would be acceptable
to you as this estate was in LD District. By the way, are u the son of my friend Mr. Tony Kerr who
Was with BAL & Golden Hope Plantations before? Regards: Eddy

Comment on Silimpopon – The Forgotten Coal Mine by richardker

richardker — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:47:52 +0000

Sabah State Museum should gazette and take over this area and turn it as Sabah’s own “world” heritage. Thanks for the input Eddy!

Comment on Silimpopon – The Forgotten Coal Mine by Eddy Sophian Pulle

Eddy Sophian Pulle — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:27:38 +0000

On 11.5.2012, whilst doing my job visiting Kalabakan Estate, I had the liberty
to visit the old sites where the historical mines was located at that time. Upon
reaching the several sites, I started to imagine those pioneers, expatriates, staff
personnel from Phils & workers imported from China, how they managed to adapt
to the tough jungle condition for such a challenging job is beyond anyone’s imagination.
I visited several sites i.e the concrete water canal, concrete strong room probably
what used to be a steam-engine water pump, cemetery site, a huge concrete Fan Duct
& one of the inclines or entrances into the coal tunnel. We took few coal samples as
remembrance of the visit .I also commended Kretam Plantations for Leaving the sites
unplanted with oilpalms. The vedio by Mr. Paul Lai has indeed added a strong nostalgic
Memory to the Story. Congrats to him & his team. A big tq to Mr. Robert Malodia, the
Estate Mgr for the tours. Tq also to Mr. James Ishak Asim, estate Sr.mgr of Kalabakan estate
for making the arrangment. I have a book written by Rowse Ibbotson so it made the visit
More interesting.

Comment on Tawau in 1920: A Story by An Australian Traveller (Part II) by shaironi

shaironi — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:56:01 +0000

good old days!

Comment on Tawau Hills National Park by Bryan Paul Lai

Bryan Paul Lai — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:04:55 +0000

Hi Richard,
The park has been upgraded and it has a very nice scenic view,There are few chalet but the management has to put some effort to attract Tourist and the local population to make use of it.

Bryan Paul lai

Comment on Hot Springs Park by Bryan Paul Lai

Bryan Paul Lai — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:59:38 +0000

Hi Richard,
I was in Tawau three weeks ago and took some pictures of the HotSpring Park that was built by Tan Sri Liew Yun Fatt.They have not completed the project

Bryan Paul lai

Comment on Liberation of Tawau from the Japanese (Part 2 of 5) by Bryan Paul Lai

Bryan Paul Lai — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:54:49 +0000

Hi Richard
Oh Ya, I forget I was at Holy Trinity boarding school

Bryan Paul Lai

Comment on Liberation of Tawau from the Japanese (Part 2 of 5) by Bryan Paul Lai

Bryan Paul Lai — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:52:35 +0000

Hi Richard,
Please continue with your hard work.There are some more photos which was taken in Wallace bay in 1950s.I will be writing a short article on life in the boarding house just after the war.When I was there in 1950,there were only three wooden building.Anyway it will be in my story

Bryan Paul Lai

Comment on DiscoverTawau.com Now Offers Easy & Affordable Car Rental Services in Tawau by richardker

richardker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:29:32 +0000

Mr Saul, we’re not able to contact you at this email. Please email us info@discovertawau.com