Enigmatic cross-shaped cloud in the sky captivates residents along Sg Tinjar, Baram

A villager is seen flashing a thumbs-up before the cross in one of the photos shared by Cikgu Andreas Hong on his Facebook account.

KUCHING, Jan 24: A cloud in the shape of a cross appeared in the sky near Sungai Tinjar, Baram last Sunday, evoking a sense of awe among residents in the remote regions of northern Sarawak.

Striking images capturing this extraordinary moment circulated on social media, which was shared by a Facebook user who goes by the name of ‘Cikgu Andreas Hong’.

In his post, Cikgu Andreas said the cross-shaped formation in the clouds was visible from several villages along Sungai Tinjar.

He mentioned that the shared photos, with one featuring a man offering a thumbs-up gesture before the cross as others villagers hung out in the fields, were taken from Kampung Long Loyan.

“This is real, not edited,” he added.

Photos of a cloud in the shape of a cross shared by Cikgu Andreas Hong on his Facebook.

The occurrence held profound significance for the Christian community, with many viewing it as a blessing from God.

Commenters on the post expressed their sentiments through hand-clasping emoticons and heartfelt “Amen” messages.

“Praise be to God. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Our God is with us everywhere; even when unseen, we believe. Jesus, I trust in You,” conveyed one netizen.

A photo of a cross-shaped cloud manifested in the skies near Sungai Tinjar, Baram on Jan 21, 2024 shared by Cikgu Andreas Hong on his Facebook.

Another user considered it a poignant reminder “for all Christians to draw closer to God, avoiding complacency with worldly matters.”

The post garnered significant attention, accumulating 908 likes and 866 shares since it was published. — DayakDaily