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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Malaysian Navy set to build state-of-the-art naval base in Kuching
The Royal Malaysian Navy ‘s (TLDM) proposed Naval Region 4 Headquarters (MAWILLA 4), initially slated for construction in Bintulu, will…
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Orang Ulu to host Gawai Dayak 2025
The Sarawak state government has announced the Orang Ulu community as the designated host for the 2025 state-level Gawai Dayak…
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WAK 2025: Borneo’s biggest cultural festival goes regional
The highly anticipated What About Kuching (WAK) Festival is set to return in 2025, broadening its reach across Sarawak. In…
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Masjid Darul Makmur Serian has a ‘Baruk’ inspired design
The newly renovated mosque in Serian, formerly known as Masjid Bahagian Serian, has officially been renamed Masjid Darul Makmur. The…
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Star City Mall: Coming to Sibu in 2028
Sibu might be opening a new mall three years from now as plans for Star City Mall surface online. The…
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Wisma Melayu Sarawak aims for Hari Raya opening
The unique Wisma Melayu Sarawak at Jalan Diplomatik is set to be completed this year with progress of the massive…
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Connecting Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian: BAS.MY bus service hits the road
The new BAS.MY Kuching bus service has officially launched its first route, and it brings along the much needed upgrade…
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