News

The latest tourism, property, development and happenings news and updates from Kuching and Borneo, sourced from major papers as well as press releases.

CyrilDasonSeptember 10, 2014
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Bako National Park soon to be improved
The Bako National Park, or ‘Pearl of the South’ as it is fondly known, would enjoy upgrading work which would see better accommodation and trails…
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CyrilDasonJuly 10, 2014
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Satok Suspension Bridge reconstruction still under planning
The government is still talking to the Works Department regarding the reconstructing of the Satok Suspension Bridge which collapsed in…
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CyrilDasonMay 27, 2014
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Multi-storey car park for Sarawak General Hospital to be built this July
The Sarawak General Hospital will soon have the long awaited multi-storey car park it needs as plans have been announced…
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CyrilDasonAugust 22, 2013
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The Golden Bridge, Kuching
Kuching’s Golden Bridge which will span across the Sarawak River in the center will be completed in 2015 at the…
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CyrilDasonJune 18, 2013
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CityOne Megamall under radar for safety issues
Apparently the condition of CityOne Megamall which houses GSC Cinema, Metrojaya and numerous other major brands have come under scrutiny…
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CyrilDasonJune 10, 2013
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Kuching MRT Map revealed
The social media is abuzz with what is said to be the planned ‘Kuching MRT Network Map’. According to the…
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CyrilDasonMay 14, 2013
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Kuching to have ‘reversible lanes’
KUCHING: To reduce traffic jams, Kuching North City Commission has proposed turning congested two-way roads into single direction roads during…
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CyrilDasonApril 27, 2013
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Hospital Petra Jaya set to start construction
KUCHING: Zecon Bhd has secured a RM495mil contract to build a proposed 300-bed Petra Jaya hospital here. The company said…
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CyrilDasonApril 23, 2013
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Kuching to get new museum
THE STAR – Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud says the state capital will have a new museum near…
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CyrilDasonMarch 27, 2013
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Toll free bridge to link Matang Jaya-Batu Kawa
A proposed third bridge across the Sarawak River will connect Emart in Matang to Jalan Stephen Yong in Stapok Kuching,…
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CyrilDasonMarch 27, 2013
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Five more flyovers for Kuching
Kuching can expect another five more flyovers as it was announced by local newspapers that a total of 5 more…
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CyrilDasonMarch 24, 2013
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More hotel rooms for Sarawak
The number of international-class hotel rooms in the state capital will be raised by more than 40% when nine new…
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