East Malaysia’s largest senior wellness centre to be at Wisma Elica in Kuching
Wisma Elica is the new name for the building which many locals call ‘Four Points Hotel’ at the moment. The popular name, derived from its first tenant, which was Four Points Hotel Kuching by Sheraton, would see the whole building transformed into a hotel and East Malaysia’s largest senior wellness centre. As previously announced, IHG […]
2.43KM Batang Lassa bridge gets electricity, soon to be open for use
The second longest bridge in Sarawak, the Batang Lassa Bridge has now obtained electricity from Sarawak Energy, allowing it to be declared open soon. The bridge however would hold the title as the longest bridge in Sarawak until the up-coming Batang Sadong bridge is completed. With a length of 2.43KM, the Batang Lassa bridge was […]
RM2.6 million Satok Innovation Hub to be built in Kuching
Kuching will soon have a new Innovation Hub when construction of the Satok Innovation Hub completes. UKAS reports that the new hub will be located behind the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok service centre, making it located in one of Kuching’s prime location and nearby major facilities like banks, tellecommunication company offices and government […]
Miri Sentral to start operations on January 18th, 2025
The new Miri Sentral Bus Terminal which is located along the Miri Bypass will officially start operations on January 18, 2025. According to UKAS, the new terminal will replace Pujut Bus Terminal. Pujut Bus Terminal will cease operations on January 17, 2025. Miri Mayor, Adam Yii Siew Sang said the opening of the new transportation […]
Sibu opens public mini water park for children
Sibu now has its own mini water park dedicated to children below 1.2m of height. The mini water park is officialy known as Sibu Municipal Council Delta Mini Water Park, and it has been operational since 16 December 2024. Based on a post by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), the water park can be used […]
Bintulu Hospital set to have more beds and parking lots
The 24 year old Bintulu Hospital is expected to get a new hospital wing which comes with some 500 new additional bed space as well as 3,000 parking bays. This will increase the capacity of Sarawak’s fourth largest hospital to 839 beds. The news of the extension was reported by Borneo Post which quoted Bintulu […]
New Kuching international airport to be nearby Asajaya
The new Kuching International Airport would be located in Tanjung Embang, Kuching, a place located at the border of Asajaya, Samarahan Division, but still within Kuching Division. (NOTE: Thanks to new information, Tanjung Embang’s location has been updated to further clarify its location in this article) The new airport proposal was first made known this […]
Balai Ringin Mini Sports Complex set to open in February 2025
The newly built Balai Ringin Mini Sports Complex is set for opening this coming February 2025. A report carried by TVS quoted Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan as confirming the date. According to Snowdan, the RM15 million mini sports complex has just been completed and it took two years to complete. […]
Sarawak building massive international race track in Gedong
The Sarawak government has approved the construction of an international race track or circuit in Gedong, Serian. According to DayakDaily, the approval was confirmed by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg who also announced that the race track would be able to accomodate some 100,000 spectators. […]
MUJI set to open second outlet in Kuching
MUJI has not opened its doors in tHe Spring Mall just yet, but it was just announced that the popular household Japanese brand will be opening its second outlet in Vivacity Megamall, Kuching. The announcement was made by the megamall on its social media, with the megamall not releasing any confirmed dates of the opening […]
Desa Wira detention pond begins construction to reduce floods
Construction of a third detention pond in Desa Wira, Batu Kawa has officially begun. Based on Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s social media posting, the detention pond cost RM14.5 million. Dr Sim in his posting said construction works also involved upgrading and improvement of the existing internal drainage which includes culverts at […]
New Siburan Health Clinic fully completed
The new Siburan Health Clinic is fully completed, with its completion expected to benefit some 61,975 residents across 64 villages and 21 residential areas in Siburan in the near future. The new clinic which is located behind Eastern Mall was declared open by Deputy Minister of Transport (Road and Air) Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil. According […]