Excellent blood red heliconia

This heliconia variety has slightly light green edge and a dark green tip on a dark red bract. I find this species very easy to grow in Bintulu. It grows in a clump. Propagation is by division. This variety is excellent for cut flowers or in a flower arrangement.

Colourful bracts of heliconia

An elegant variety of heliconia with its long pendulous pink bracts . This species is becoming popular in Bintulu for its exotic appeal and minimal maintenance. Best planted in shady locations and loamy soil.

Terendak design on Bintulu roof

A cu view of the Pasar Utama roof. Here the design is typical of the Melanau 'terendak' (hat). For some reasons the original roof was of white metal roofing sheet. Thus it was necessary to repaint it in other colours to avoid looking dirty.

Sago Worms

Found an interesting object for sale at the local "tamu" or jungle produce market this afternoon. These wriggling sago worms are considered a delicacy by the local Melanaus and Ibans of Bintulu.

Red fishes

Today I took an afternoon off to scout for fresh fish. At the fish market at the Sebiew River, I found these red snappers. Bintulu is the place for fresh fish in Sarawak.

Sepenuh in flower

An Eurycles amboinensis plant in flower. This is recently grown near our chalet at the eco-farm in Bintulu. Locally called te ' sepenuh ' , this plant is native to Malaysia. The flowers have come out for the past one week and as characteristic of this plant, the other buds will continue blossoming in another two to three weeks time.

Organic Spoon

This is as fresh and healthy as you can get here in Bintulu. With a handy organic spoon, you can scoop off a hearty load of coconut flesh at Bintulu's tamu. At just the correct price. Well, this group of coconut fruits are of the "L" ( large ) group and that explains the pricing.