Notes on the Geography of Malaysia: Colonial Kuching (Residential)
The great majority of Kuching's residents live in post-colonial housing, but older bits survive on the waterfront upstream from the town's center.
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Most of the houses of the Brooke era are elevated, metal-clad, and hip-roofed. Here's one in good shape.
A simpler example.
Simple but with classical columns.
New roof.
On its last legs and propped to stay up.
The basic form is still popular.
In this case a wing has been added.