Kuching Festival Fair 2025 confirmed from July 25th
The highly anticipated Kuching Festival Fair is set to return from July 25 to August 17, 2025, transforming the MBKS Community Hall in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, into a hub of cultural celebration. This annual event, a cornerstone of the city’s calendar, promises a vibrant showcase of local talent, community spirit, and international friendship. MBKS aims […]
SK Kampung Jebungan Mukah new blocks to be completed in 2026
Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Jebungan in Mukah is expected to be completed next year. According to a report by TVS, the new school is slated for October 2026. Onced operational, it is understood that students and teachers will be relocated to the new school which is located at Jalan Jebungan – Agal. The project is […]
Sarawak Gawai Dayak Celebration 2025 start on May 14th
The highly anticipated Sarawak State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration for 2025 is set to unfold with a series of five key events spanning various locations across Kuching and Miri. A report by TVS quoted Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas as announcing that the celebration this year will be themed ‘Segulai Sejalai’ (Together […]
Samarahan – Kuching Airport link road almost ready and completed
The construction of the new access road connecting Samarahan to the southern area of Kuching International Airport (KIA) is nearing completion and is expected to be finished by the end of June 2025. As of April 2025, the Sarawak Publics Works Department (JKR) said reported that the project is approximately 92% complete. This project, costing […]
SMK Puncak Borneo site confirmed
The construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Puncak Borneo has been approved by the government and is now included within the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021–2025). Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, confirmed the decision in a report carried out by Sarawak Tribune. The MP also confirmed that the land acquisition for the project […]
Construction of Citadines Langit Kuching hotel and condo begins
The Kuching skyline is about to be transformed with the commencement of construction on Citadines Langit Kuching. The 28-level project is expected to take 48 months to complete, which puts the hotel and condominium to be ready by 2029. This ambitious project by Hock Seng Lee (HSL) is not just another high-rise development; it’s a […]
Kuching Cat Tower cats get new eye colours
If you have not noticed, the iconic cat statues at the Kuching Cat Tower, (real name ‘Chan Chin Ann Cat Tower’) in Kuching now has new eye colours. According to Bornep Post, the cats new eye colours were chosen by the public through a Facebook vote organized by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). This […]
Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) Sibu campus to be operational this year
The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) in Sibu is set to begin operations by mid-year this year. This is ahead of its original plan which was to start operations in 2026. The good news was shared by Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak. According to Annuar, […]
Kuching Civic Centre to be upgraded
Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu, has announced that roof improvement works for the Kuching Civic Centre (Dewan Suarah Kuching) are scheduled to be implemented in the near future. A report by TVS said that works is expected to be done in July this year. This decision, according […]
Sarawak Scouts new HQ to have camping site in the city
The Malaysian Scouts Association Sarawak Branch is set to construct a brand-new headquarters (HQ) in Batu Lintang, and it’s not just going to be an office building. According to Sarawak Scout Council Vice President Jumaat Ibrahim, this upcoming landmark will feature something truly unique: a campsite right in the heart of the city! This innovative […]
First ever IKEA Kuching physical store in plans
Global Swedish furniture giant, IKEA, is setting its sights on Sarawak with its first physical store planned in Kuching. The move signifies more than just the arrival of flatpack furniture as it also means a potential paradigm shift in the local retail landscape. While an exact opening date, as well as the location of IKEA […]
Iconic Jepak-Bintulu bridge now open to public
The much-anticipated Jepak-Bintulu iconic bridge, a RM466.7 million infrastructure marvel, has officially opened to the public. Known also as just ‘Jepak Bridge’ by locals, the bridge mimics and somewhat resembles the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. TVS reported that the significant event marks a new chapter in Sarawak’s development, promising to boost connectivity and […]