The original site of Batu Lintang began with the construction of the Punjabi Army camp to house British-Indian Army of the 2nd Battalion, 15th Punjabi Regiment to protect Kuching and the airport from Japanese attack. The arrival of the Punjabi Army marked the beginning of World War II in Borneo. Given the inadequate military capacity, they will not be able to defend Sarawak against the Japanese attack, but their bravery, dedication and determination should serve as an example to the younger generation to work together to maintain peace in the country, and especially in Sarawak.
Bahasa Melayu
Tapak asal Batu Lintang bermula dengan pembinaan Kem Tentera Punjabi bagi menempatkan tentera British-India Batalion ke-2, 15th Regimen Punjabi bagi melindungi Kuching dan lapangan terbang daripada serangan Jepun. Kedatangan tentera Punjabi ini menandakan bermulanya angin perang dunia kedua di Borneo. Secara rasional dengan kapasiti tentera yang terlalu kecil mereka tidak akan dapat mempertahankan Sarawak daripada serangan Jepun namun keberanian, usaha dan kesungguhan mereka wajar menjadi renungan dan tatapan generasi muda untuk bersama-sama mengekalkan keamanan negara khususnya di Sarawak.
Rumah Punjabi 1945
Source: Australian War Memorial
Rumah Punjabi 2007
Sources: Matthew A. Lockhart
Rumah Punjabi 2016
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Rumah Punjabi 2022
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