No sex please, he’s...

By JUNE H.L. WONG

There’s a reason why for decades filmmakers could not make a movie on Sarawak’s first White Rajah. Is the time finally right for it to happen?

THE year is 1838. A battle-scarred English soldier of fortune arrives on the exotic island of Borneo, fights off pirates and puts down a rebellion for the Sultan of Brunei and four years later is rewarded with his own kingdom.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Opinion , James Brooke , Charles Brooke , White Rajah , Sarawak , Ranee Sylvia
June H.L. Wong

June H.L. Wong

Next In Columnists
Financing the future: China’s influence on green finance
Rooting out the causes of early release
Who’s afraid of Akmal Salleh?
Anwar’s fast-track reform push starts early
Roar of a paper tiger?
Malaysia vs Proximate Imperialism
Why mass resignation may save Malaysian football
Stay serious in keeping Malaysia clean
Is this the end for Dr Akmal?
A time for hope, mindset change

Trending in Opinion

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.