Bintulu Tugu Council Negri Sarawak

The first Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was establish after its inaugural meeting in Bintulu 8 September 1867.

the first Sarawak DUN building in Bintulu 8 September 1867

source: news clip from Borneo post

The council now is 144 years old and located at Lebuh Abang Galau in honour of one of the founder council members.


The Bristish officers were James B. Crookshank, William H. Rodway, Alfred R. Gouhton, Thomas S.C. Chapman and James H. Nelson. Locals recorded attending the meeting were Pengiran Matusin (Datuk Bandar), Pengiran Matahir, Pengiran Abu Bakar, Abang Matassan, Tuan Khatib, Awang Dulla, Mani, Abang Ain, Abang Tek, Abang Apong, Abang Leman, Abang Man, Abang Galau, Abang Ali and Abang Usup.


I come back again during the night to shot the night view of the monument.


The monument is located at the Popular Corner Seafood Restaurant.