A day at Borneo Happy Farm
The Borneo Happy Farm offers visitors a chance to get close to nature and learn about flora and fauna in Kuching. While it isn’t exactly a zoo, it most certainly can double as one as there’s a lot of animals, insects, plants and so on to be seen here. Last December, I brought my family […]
SIFMA 2022: An extraordinary presentation of art and culture
The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Art (SIFMA) 2022 concluded over the weekend with every performances deserving nothing less than a standing ovation. Performed at the Sarawak Legislative Building (DUN Sarawak) Auditorium, the festival not only highlighted the impressive nature of Sarawak performing arts, but also showcased that there are efforts to nurture more […]
A day at Borneo Cultures Museum
I’ve driven past the Borneo Cultures Museum countless times as a local Kuching resident, but I never had the chance to visit it because I had been occupied by work. Thankfully, this time around, there was time to do so, so I made plans to go there on a weekday. In case you didn’t know, […]
A day at PetroSains PlaySmart Kuching
If you don’t have the opportunity to go to the huge PetroSains in Kuala Lumpur, then PetroSains PlaySmart in Kuching is a way to get an idea, and experience of what the science centre had to offer. The centre has been open for a couple of years now, and it had literally transformed the Kuching […]
A ride on Kuching Hydrogen Bus
The Kuching Hydrogen Bus is a free bus service plying two routes in Kuching and is managed by Sarawak Metro. Announced in 2019, the bus service has been offering free bus rides around Kuching, catering for both locals and tourist. Despite being around for almost three years, I only managed to use the bus today […]
5 Hari Raya dishes and recipes you can try
Hari Raya is just around the corner with many now looking forward to Hari Raya dishes and recipes to grace their open houses. While it’s not a norm for us at KuchingBorneo to share cooking recipes, we thought it would be good to share selected recipes to our readers for the upcoming celebrations. These recipes […]
Makan Kitchen presents Hilton Kuching Ramadan Buffet
Makan Kitchen recently gave us a preview of their Hilton Kuching Ramadan Buffet, which will be happening in a couple more weeks time. As a Kuchingite, I am 100% confident that all of us miss the happening Ramadhan scene. The Ramadan bazaars with their huge range of scrumptious food, the gathering of friends and families […]
Lonely Planet list Kuching as best urban-jungle mash-up in Malaysia
Kuching gained recognition as the best urban-jungle mash-up destination in Malaysia says Lonely Planet in an article it just recently published. According to the article by Anita Isalska, Kuching offers a good mix of both worlds for those seeking to enjoy both urban – and non urban lifestyle and attractions. ‘Best urban-jungle mash-up’? In the […]
Climbing the highest Sky Bridge in Kuching @ Kuching Riverbank Park
Not far from the heart of Kuching City, about 20 minutes by car, is the highest Sky Bridge in Kuching, known also as the Sky Window. The ten storey structure sits proudly in the centre of what is best known as Kuching Riverbank Park, soon to be one of Malaysia’s biggest freshwater wetland park. If […]
Malls in Kuching use mobile app for parking payment
If you have not noticed, several malls in Kuching now use a mobile app for parking payment. While not all malls are using the automated system, it’s installed in quite a few malls and also buildings. The system isn’t exactly new, introduced first, if I am not mistaken, at CityOne Megamall Kuching. It was then […]
New buildings brighten up Sarawak General Hospital
The Sarawak General Hospital now has a new look as new buildings around the hospital have been completed and are in used. The new buildings were completed sometime last year, but I only recently visited the hospital myself. For those whom have yet to visit the hospital recently, the changes will likely amaze them as […]
Interesting findings from the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) EEIA Report
Sarawak Metro this week announced that it has completed the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), which now can be viewed by the general public. While the report itself gives an in-depth view on how the massive project will affect the environment, it also gives us a clearer idea […]