Our History
Company Overview
BROOKE HOLDING SDN. BHD. (BHSB)
Brooke Holding Sdn. Bhd. was founded to carry out the corporatization exercise required by the Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation under the Repeal and Successor Company Ordinance 1994. Brooke Holding evolved from the former Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation and has positioned itself as a Government-Linked Company that plays a key role in the oil and gas sector and infrastructure projects.
Our History
One of oldest working dockyard in Southeast Asia since Pre World War One (1)
- SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1912
The New Dry Dock.
Opening ceremony by Her Highness The Ranee Muda.
One of the most important events in the history of the Public Works Department and the Progress of Kuching took place on Friday afternoon, the 31st May, when the Dry Dock was formally opened by her highness the Ranee Muda. The ceremony was very simple but the display of bunting on shore and the vessels waiting to enter the Dock, the gaily decorated stand from which the opening ceremony took place and the crowd of people of various nationalities surrounding the dock formed altogether a picturesque scene not easily forgotten.
Their Highness The Rajah Muda and Ranee Muda with whom was the hon. Oliver Brett left the Astana steps by boat at 5p.m. and proceeded up-stream until off the entrance to the dock when a bugle call from the boat gave the signal to open the gate. Their Highness were then paddled to the steps inside the gate up which they ascended to the dais prepared for their reception. Here Her Highness Was presented with a very fine bouquet of orchids by Master William service. Mr.H.F.Carew-Gibson, The Commissioner of Public Works and Surveys, who throughout has been responsible for the work of the building the dock, then invited Her Highness the Ranee Muda to declare the dock open. Her Highness, stepping to the front of thge dais, said “I declare this Dock now open and name it the “Brooke Dock”. The S.S Alice Lorainne which was built in Sarawak to replace the old Lorna Doone was then brought in followedby the launch Mermaid. His Highness the Rajah Muda having congratulated Mr. Carew-Gibson then took his departure together with Her Highness and this brought the ceremony to a close.
The Dock which was commenced at the end of 1908 has just taken just over two years to build, work having been stopped for the nearly a year. The dimensions of the dock have been given elsewhere but it may be mentioned again that it is capable of holding either the s.s Kuching or Rajah of Sarawak. The Commissioner of the P.W.D. and his staff as to be congratulated on the completion of this work, one of the most important and largest that has ever been undertaken in this Country.
*Extract from The Sarawak Gazette, Saturday, June 1st, 1912.
The Dock Plan
The Dock which was commenced at the end of 1908 has just taken just over two years to build, work having been stopped for the nearly a year. The dimensions of the dock have been given elsewhere but it may be mentioned again that it is capable of holding either the s.s Kuching or Rajah of Sarawak.
Establishment of Brooke Dockyard
Brooke Dockyard was declared open by Ranee Muda Sylvia (wife of Charles Vyner Brooke) on 31st May 1912. One of the most momentous chapters in the history of the Sarawak Public Works Department. A source of joy for the locals, and was the earliest form of industrial employment in Kuching. Back then, its function was a repair facility for the White Rajah’s boats.
The Focal Point
During the Confrontation years – the dry dock became a focal point for repairing all type of military vessels.
1960
Fully owned by Government Statutory Body
Brooke Dockyard is a government statutory body, 100% owned by the Sarawak under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development Sarawak. It has been providing employment for the people of Sarawak for over 110 years, and dealing in the repairs of Government vessels and machineries, as well as servicing private vessels.
Leading Offshore Modules Fabricator
The organisation started as a major offshore modules fabricator in 1996, and has accomplished more than 24 offshore modules, 4 living quarters and 19 substructures.
The One hundred Anniversary
The Brooke Dockyard celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of significant contributions to marine engineering and infrastructure in Sarawak. Established in 1912, the dockyard has evolved from its early days to become a pivotal player in the oil and gas, shipbuilding, and ship repair industries. The centennial celebration honored the dockyard's rich history, achievements, and its dedicated workforce. It highlighted the dockyard's continuous innovation and commitment to excellence, underscoring its role in shaping the region's maritime capabilities and infrastructure development over the past century.
Brooke Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Brooke Holding Sdn. Bhd. (BHSB) was established in October 2013 as a holding company for Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Corporation (BDEWC). In December 2023, BDEWC completed its corporatization exercise and changed to BHSB. The change is to better reflect BHSB commitment in providing innovative engineering solutions and exceptional customer services.
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