Archaeological research in Sarawak began in 1947 but its antiquity studies was earlier. Only after that year, more active studies have been carried out by the Sarawak Museum in collaboration with external researchers. Discovery after discovery has contributed to the development of archaeological disciplines and as well as explanations of ancient cultures in Borneo and Southeast Asia. The studies
... [Show full abstract] have been published and vice versa. Why does this happens? Supposedly there should be complementary interventions between research and publication in the discipline of archaeology. This article will discuss the relationship between these two scientific entities based on experience in Sarawak over the past half century. The outcome of this discussion is to prove that the state of Sarawak is regarded as the leading state in the study and publication of archeological disciplines today.
