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Introduction This historical documentary recreates one of the darkest chapters in the history of Sibu and the Rajang Basin during the Japanese Occupation of Sarawak in World War II. Through cinematic AI-generated reconstructions, archival-inspired visuals, and historically researched storytelling, this film follows the transformation of Sibu into “Sibu-shu (志布州)” under Imperial Japanese administration — from […]

Introduction The 1928 Sibu Fire was one of the most devastating urban fires in the early history of Sibu, a riverine town in central Sarawak along the Rajang River. Why it became so destructive. Several key factors turned the incident into a major disaster: Extent of Damage Human Impact Aftermath & Rebuilding The fire became