News
The latest tourism, property, development and happenings news and updates from Kuching and Borneo, sourced from major papers as well as press releases.
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Sarawakian Filmmaker Clayvert Unji Wins Top Prize at Starbucks Kopi Creator Kolektif 2026 with ‘Merinsak’
Starbucks Malaysia’s Kopi Creator Kolektif (KCK) Showcase highlighted the achievements of emerging Malaysian creatives, with a particularly significant success story…
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Bidayuh Cultural Centre Bau (BCCB): The biggest indoor event venue in Bau opens
The newly completed Bidayuh Cultural Centre Bau (BCCB) has officially opened, providing the Bidayuh community with a landmark facility dedicated…
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Sarawak gets its second state-owned university: It’s i-CATS University from now onwards
The i-CATS University College will now be known as i-CATS University following its upgrade to a full-fledge university. i-CATS which…
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Stadium Sarawak RM7.05 million makeover: What’s changing and who will use it
The Sarawak government is upgrading the 29 year old Stadium Sarawak with funds totalling RM7.05 million. This development was confirmed…
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Look Inside the New Faculty of Makan Curtin University Malaysia (Plus Get 10% Bonus Credit!)
On 29 April 2026, a vibrant new café and social hub called Faculty of Makan Curtin University Malaysia officially opened…
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Kuching Heritage Waterfront project will make the Sarawak River Corridor the longest and most beautiful waterfont in Malaysia
In 2025, there was word that the Kuching Waterfront will be made the longest waterfont in Malaysia though an innitiative…
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Taste of Borneo 4.0 Cultural Carnival to break Guinness World Records in July 2026
Taste of Borneo Cultural Carnival 4.0 is officially returning, and it’s gearing up to be the most massive celebration this…
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Kuching Old Nurses’ Quarters to be renamed as Anjung Kasih Juma’ani
The Kuching Old Nurses’ Quarters will be renamed as Anjung Kasih Juma’ani as the facility located along Jalan Crookshank starts…
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Batu Kawa Innovation Hub (BKIH) is Officially Open for Use
The Batu Kawa Innovation Hub (BKIH) is finally fully operational and officially open to the public. Located on the upper…
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Belawai Waterfront Project: The RM164 Million Masterplan to Create the ‘Hawaii of Sarawak’
Belawai, a serene coastal town in the central region of Sarawak, is on the brink of a massive socio-economic metamorphosis…
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East Malaysia’s Top Healthcare: 5 Hospitals Make 2026 National List
The latest “Malaysia’s Top 50 Hospitals 2026” rankings have been released, offering encouraging news for healthcare access and quality in…
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Tun Fuad Stephens Sabah Botanical Park reopens as it prohibits cycling, fishing and camping
After a period of upgrade and redevelopment, the Tun Fuad Stephens Sabah Botanical Park in Bukit Padang has officially reopened…
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