Bequeath / Donation / Waqf

BEQUEATH / DONATION / WAQF


Introduction
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) welcomes bequeath / donation / Waqf from individuals on any types of materials may it be records, files, books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, coins, journals, newspapers, etc. on Sarawak. Bequeath Program is a collaboration program between Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) and individuals in the state of Sarawak or elsewhere in the world towards building Pustaka’s collection for the preservation of Sarawak’s culture governance, history, art and heritage and making the collection accessible for the benefit of researchers, the general public and future generations.

How to give Bequeath / Donation /

A bequeath to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) can be made through a will or through a letter of intent. Pustaka provides brief information about bequeaths as a general guideline. Pustaka can be consulted on wording its contents and details. Pustaka, however, recommend that potential donor consult their legal adviser before making any decisions regarding the eventual disbursement of their collections.

What to bequeath, donate or waqf?

Pustaka are pleased to accept anything on Sarawak published in Sarawak or elsewhere that Pustaka does not possess such as: Books, manuscripts, visual arts, photographs, maps, documents, slides, journals, pamphlets, records, files, coins, journals, newspapers or any other similar materials.

• Books, manuscripts, visual arts, photographs, maps, documents, slides, journals, pamphlets, records, files, coins, journals, newspapers or any other similar materials.
• Personal collection related to Sarawak’s history
  
  

Bequeath / Donation / Waqf Collections in Pustaka

Collections received from bequeath, donation or waqf from individuals are kept at Pustaka’s State Records Repository located at Jalan Cahya Indah, Off Jalan Sultan Tengah, 93050 Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak. The collections received shall be processed, preserved and conserved accordingly based on the condition and types of the materials. The utmost care shall be given for the preservation and conservation of the materials and to make the collections accessible to the general public for reference and as our state heritage. Currently Pustaka received more than 77,000 materials from associations or individuals bequeathed or donated to Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Kuching and Miri. Among the major donors were donation from the family of Ho Ah Chon, Brooke Heritage Trust, Sarawak Shell Berhad, Jais Sahok, Jason Brooke, Gwynnedd R. Collins, Dato Sri John Pike, Allahyarham Datuk Haji Mortadza bin Haji Daud, Susi Dunsmore, Eric William Lawrance family, Peter Lawrance, Dr. Trevor Hancock, Christina Andrew-Wellman, George Field Family, Wendy Field, Peter H. Abrahams, Captain Abdul Aziz Ahmed, Captain Goh Chin Guan, Jason Gathorne-Hardy, Lord Medway, Lord Cranbrook, Joseph Jinap anak Miniew, Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak and some personal collections received from anonymous.

How to let us know of your intention?

For any correspondence, please write to Chief Executive Officer of Pustaka at:

Chief Executive Officer

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak

Jalan Pustaka, Off Jalan Stadium

Petra Jaya 93050

Kuching Sarawak.

For more Information please contact:

Hayati Haji Sabil

Head, Depository Services Sector

Telephone: +6082 440488 (ext. 218)

Handphone: +60198161559

Fax:+ 6082440484

E-mail: hayatis2@

Or

Izaruddin Moss

Head, Sarawakiana Division

Telephone: +6082 440488 (ext. 236) / 440661 (DL)

Fax:+ 6082 440484

E-mail: izaruddin@