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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Sarawak Subsidised Solar Package for Homes to be raised to RM15,000
Sarawak is set to introduce Subsidised Solar Package for Homes worth up to RM15,000 with Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan…
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Sabah Plans to Relocate Kota Kinabalu Central Market out of KK
The Kota Kinabalu Central Market (Pasar Besar Kota Kinabalu) in Sabah could soon move out of the city centre as…
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AirBorneo set to connect Jakarta to Kuching, eyes direct flights to Thailand and South Korea next
AirBorneo Airways is set to connect Kuching with Jakarta next. Based on media reports, the airline has placed Jakarta in…
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Stop Rabies Carnival 2026 to Promote Rabies Prevention in Sarawak
The Stop Rabies Carnival 2026 will bring together students, families, pet owners, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, educators and local communities to…
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St Joseph’s Private School expands to Samarahan with new campus building
St Joseph’s Private Schools is set to expand beyond Kuching with the establishment of a new campus in Kota Samarahan,…
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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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