Kuching residents report discoloured tap water as Sarawak Water rushes to fix pipeline issues Residents across several areas in Kuching Division have been complaining about murky, discoloured water coming from their taps over the past days. Sarawak Water confirmed it has mobilised its operations and technical teams to carry out intensive flushing works (water pipe cleaning) at affected locations. According to the agency, the issue is believed to be caused by muddy water and sediment disturbances within the distribution pipeline system — triggered by changes in water flow and ongoing stabilisation of the water supply system. "Sarawak Water is treating this matter seriously, and continuous field monitoring is being conducted to ensure that conditions return to normal as quickly as possible," the agency said in a Facebook post. Affected areas: Kuching Division (multiple locations) Status: Ongoing — flushing works underway, monitoring continues [image: 1780880739940-kuching-water.jpg] Source: DayakDaily Has your area been affected?

[image: 1780448535566-ruby-orangutan-baby.jpg] 古晋 Semenggoh 野生动物中心传来暖心消息 — 红毛猩猩 Ruby 顺利产下第一胎，而且还是中心史上首次出现第四代繁殖纪录！ 保育员在 5 月 19 日下午约 5 时 50 分发现 Ruby 抱着新生宝宝，这项喜讯随后在 5 月 31 日通过中心社交媒体公布。 这次分娩之所以意义重大，是因为 Ruby 的宝宝是 Semenggoh 首例第四代红毛猩猩 — 代表 Ruby、她的妈妈、婆婆，到现在的宝宝，整整四代都成功在保育计划中繁殖。 中心表示，这证明了砂拉越多年来对婆罗洲红毛猩猩的保护和复育计划取得实效。 目前 Ruby 和宝宝健康状况良好，保育员会持续观察。 地点： Semenggoh 野生动物中心，古晋 详情： Ruby 第一胎、第四代繁殖、保育里程碑 新闻来源： https://dayakdaily.com/joy-at-semenggoh-wildlife-centre-as-ruby-the-orangutan-cradles-her-first-baby/ 你觉得呢？

[image: 1780448535566-ruby-orangutan-baby.jpg] Heartwarming news from Kuching's Semenggoh Wildlife Centre — Ruby the orangutan has given birth to her first baby, and it's a historic milestone for Sarawak's conservation efforts. Rangers at the centre made the joyful discovery on May 19, spotting Ruby carrying her newborn around 5.50pm. The moment was confirmed via a social media post on May 31. What makes this birth special? The newborn is the first recorded fourth-generation orangutan birth at Semenggoh — meaning Ruby, her mother, grandmother, and now her baby all represent four generations of successful rehabilitation and conservation. The centre hailed the birth as a strong sign that Sarawak's ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate the Bornean Orangutan population are working. Ruby and her baby are said to be in good health, with staff continuing to monitor them closely. Location: Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching Details: Ruby's first baby, 4th-gen birth, historic conservation milestone Source: https://dayakdaily.com/joy-at-semenggoh-wildlife-centre-as-ruby-the-orangutan-cradles-her-first-baby/ What do you think?

If I have one full day from Kuching for wildlife, I would start before the city gets hot and aim for Bako’s Kampung Bako jetty—not because the park is the easiest box to tick, but because the short boat ride is part of the arrival. The skyline gives way to mangrove, sandstone and a coastline that feels much farther away than the drive suggests. [image: 1779770950255-bako_rock.jpg] 来源：Borneo mobilegrapher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA The park suits travellers who enjoy choosing a trail, watching for movement and accepting that wildlife follows its own timetable. Proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards and wild boar are possibilities, not a guaranteed show. That is the honest trade: you get a compact taste of rainforest, beach, cliff, mangrove and kerangas landscapes, but anyone expecting a smooth, air-conditioned attraction may find the heat, insects, uneven paths and boat timing a lot. [image: 1779770950586-bako_panorama.jpg] 来源：Borneo mobilegrapher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA From central Kuching, allow roughly an hour by road to Kampung Bako, then around 20 minutes by boat, with weather and sea conditions able to stretch the schedule. I would keep the day flexible: take an easier walk around the headquarters and coast if travelling with children or older family members, or reserve several hours for a longer trail only when everyone is comfortable with heat and mud. The boat back is the part not to gamble with, so ask the operator for the day’s last return and leave a generous buffer. [image: 1779770951024-bako_trail.jpg] 来源：Orizan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY The park and jetty arrangement, trail access, conservation rules, fees and boat charges can change with weather, maintenance or management updates. Published figures are often quoted around RM10/RM5 for Malaysian adults/children and RM20/RM7 for foreign adults/children, before transport and boat costs; treat those as a planning guide, not a promise. Bring water, sun protection, mosquito repellent and sealed food—macaques are a good reason not to leave snacks loose. Check the Sarawak Forestry Corporation notice and the day’s jetty update before leaving, especially after heavy rain or if a trail is under repair. [image: 1779770951430-bako_mangrove.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons I would give Bako a full day, not squeeze it between two city attractions. It is worth the boat and the early start for travellers who want a real outdoor day near Kuching; it will disappoint anyone who needs guaranteed animal sightings or a polished resort-style walk. Pack light, keep your eyes on the trees, and let the return boat set the pace.

古晋拿下 INTERHASH 2028 主办权！全球 Hash House Harriers 大会预计吸引4000人 砂拉越成功申办 INTERHASH 2028，这是全球 Hash House Harriers（HH）社群最大的聚会，将于 2028年7月14日至16日 在古晋举行。 [image: 1782435829990-interhash2028.jpg] 砂旅游、创意产业及表演艺术部长拿督斯里阿都卡林宣布，这场两年一度的盛会将吸引来自全球超过 450 个 HH 分会的 4000 名参与者，预计为砂拉越带来 RM1200 万 旅游收入。 四大赛跑组别： Ball Breaker Run — 26-28 公里耐力挑战 Long Run — 7-10 公里 Medium Run — 5-7 公里 Short Run — 3-5 公里 大会前一天还将举办 Red Dress Run 慈善跑，所有收益捐给本地福利机构。 筹委会由古晋城市 Hash Club 主导，接下来两年将在全球 HH 活动和巡回推广中宣传砂拉越。 阿都卡林表示，这是砂拉越的骄傲时刻，让世界看到砂拉越的文化与探险旅游魅力。 地点： 古晋，砂拉越 日期： 2028年7月14-16日 预计收益： RM1200 万旅游收入 新闻来源： Borneo Post 你觉得呢？

[image: 1780552949479-energy-link.jpg] Sarawak is set to become Borneo's energy powerhouse — with an undersea cable project capable of supplying electricity to four countries including Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today that the federal government and the Sarawak government are jointly pursuing a major cross-border energy initiative. Speaking at the Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) in Kuala Lumpur, he said the plan involves laying undersea cables to transmit Sarawak's surplus energy to regional markets. "This joint proposal with the Sarawak government utilises a very large energy capacity and provides an undersea route to meet energy needs in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, as well as Sabah up to the Philippines and Indonesia," said Anwar. Sarawak currently operates three hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 3.5 GW — enough to power about three million households daily. A fourth plant is under construction as part of the state's target to hit 10 GW generation capacity by 2030. Sarawak Premier Abang Johari had previously revealed the undersea cable linking Sarawak to Singapore would span roughly 720km, mostly through Indonesian waters, and is expected to be commercially operational by 2031. Location: Kuching / Kuala Lumpur Details: Cross-border undersea cable energy initiative covering Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines & Indonesia Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

[image: 1780552949479-energy-link.jpg] 砂拉越要变东南亚能源中心了——海底电缆计划横跨四国，供电新加坡、菲律宾和印尼！ 首相安华今天在吉隆坡举行的能源转型大会（ETCon26）上宣布，联邦政府正与砂拉越政府合作推进一项跨国能源计划，通过铺设海底电缆将砂拉越的多余电力输送到区域市场。 安华说：「这项与砂拉越政府的联合提案利用非常大的能源容量，提供一条海底路线，满足马来西亚半岛、新加坡，以及沙巴至菲律宾和印尼的能源需求。」 砂拉越目前运营3座水力发电厂，总容量达3.5吉瓦（GW），足以供应约300万户家庭日常用电。第四座水电站正在建设中，目标是2030年前将发电容量提升至10GW。 砂拉越总理阿邦佐哈里此前透露，连接砂拉越与新加坡的海底电缆长约720公里，大部分途经印尼水域，预计2031年投入商业运营。 地点： 古晋 / 吉隆坡 详情： 跨国海底电缆能源计划覆盖大马、新加坡、菲律宾、印尼 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

Kota Sentosa 家庭遭大耳窿恐吓纵火！儿子借RM7,000变RM30,000，家人被逼走投无路 古晋 Kota Sentosa 一户家庭因儿子向大耳窿借贷RM7,000，如今竟被追讨RM30,000。大耳窿不仅上门恐吓，还放火烧屋和车子。 儿子已逃命躲藏，留下年迈父母独自面对这一切。 Kota Sentosa 州议员 叶耀星（Wilfred Yap Yau Sin） 今天陪同这对夫妇前往古晋警区总部，向警区主任 Alexson Naga Chabu 求助。家属已针对此事向警方报案5次。 Yap 指出，大耳窿目前已将债务追讨至RM30,000，几乎是原本欠款的4倍。 [image: 1780726648584-loan-arson.jpg] Yap（左）陪同受害夫妇到古晋警区总部报案。图：Wilfred Yap 办公室 地点： 古晋 Kota Sentosa 详情： 儿子借RM7,000，大耳窿追讨RM30,000。住家及汽车被纵火。儿子在逃躲藏中。已报案5次。 新闻来源： https://dayakdaily.com/illegal-loan-turns-into-nightmare-as-family-faces-threats-arson-over-sons-rm7000-debt/ 你觉得呢？

砂拉越技职学生扬威国际！Matang 职业学院在台北国际机器人赛拿下亚军。 又一班砂拉越年轻人让世界看到我们。 来自 Matang 职业学院（Matang Vocational College）的机器人队伍，在台北举行的 STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026 中夺得 Finalist Alliance Award（总决赛联盟奖），等同全场第二。 这场比赛于5月30-31日在国立台湾科学教育馆举行，汇集了多国顶尖队伍。League of Mecha-Clash（LOM）类别要求参赛队伍打造高性能机器人，能同时执行自动与手动操作，并考团队策略与合作。 这次成绩证明砂拉越技职教育（TVET）的水平不比任何人差 — 机器人、AI、工程能力样样有。 [image: 1780985127813-robotics-team.jpg] 来源：砂拉越公共通讯单位（Ukas） 你觉得砂拉越应该投入更多资源发展技职教育吗？

Just weeks after opening, Sarawak's RM848 million landmark bridge is already covered in rubbish — and netizens are calling it out. Batang Lupar Bridge 1, the RM848.7 million, 4.844km bridge that opened on May 21, was meant to be a source of pride for Sarawak. Instead, photos of rubbish scattered along the bridge have gone viral. Facebook user Ef Suhaimi shared images of the mess, comparing it to Brunei's much longer sea bridges that remain clean despite heavier traffic. "I feel embarrassed when looking at Brunei. They have sea bridges over 20km long and you don't see rubbish being thrown on the bridge. Here in Sarawak, it is only about 4km and it already looks like this," he wrote. [image: 1780622070152-batang-lupar-litter-resized.jpeg] Source: Ef Suhaimi / DayakDaily JKR Sarawak responded by urging the public to take responsibility: "Batang Lupar Bridge 1 belongs to all of us. Let us work together to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the bridge, which is a source of pride for the people of Sarawak." The bridge replaces the Sebuyau–Triso ferry service, cutting travel time from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes, and is part of Sarawak's Coastal Road Network development programme. Location: Batang Lupar, Sarawak Details: Littering on Sarawak's new landmark bridge sparks public debate Source: DayakDaily What do you think? Should there be stricter penalties for littering?

马来西亚最长跨河大桥——峇当鲁巴第一大桥才通车不到三周，已经被乱丢垃圾的问题困扰，网民直呼：丢脸到汶莱！ 这座耗资8.487亿令吉、全长4.844公里的桥梁，5月21日才正式通车，原本是砂拉越人的骄傲。但最近有网民拍到大桥上到处是垃圾，照片迅速在社交平台疯传。 网友 Ef Suhaimi 在贴文中对比邻国汶莱的海上大桥，指出汶莱的桥梁超过20公里长，车流量更大但依然干干净净；反观砂拉越这座桥才4公里多，就已经脏成这样。 "I feel embarrassed when looking at Brunei." 他感叹道。 [image: 1780622070152-batang-lupar-litter-resized.jpeg] 来源：Ef Suhaimi / DayakDaily 砂拉越公共工程局（JKR）随即发声明，呼吁公众一起守护大桥的清洁： "峇当鲁巴第一大桥属于我们所有人。让我们一起维护桥梁的清洁与美观，守护砂拉越的形象。" 这座桥取代了 Sebuyau–Triso 渡轮服务，原本30分钟的渡轮缩短到只需5分钟，是砂拉越沿海公路网络的重点工程之一。 地点： 峇当鲁巴（Batang Lupar），砂拉越 详情： 砂拉越新地标大桥通车不到一个月就被垃圾困扰，引发网民讨论：到底是公民素质问题，还是执法不足？ 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？应该加重罚款还是加强宣导？

Sarawak TVET students brought home a runner-up finish at an international robotics championship in Taiwan — proving Malaysian technical talent can shine on the world stage. Students from Matang Vocational College (KVM) competed in the STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026 at the National Taiwan Science Education Centre in Taipei from May 30-31. They won the Finalist Alliance Award in the League of Mecha-Clash (LOM) category. The championship drew top robotics teams from multiple countries, challenging participants in robot design, programming, engineering, and strategic problem-solving. KVM's team advanced all the way to the final round before securing second place. The League of Mecha-Clash requires teams to build robots capable of completing tasks through both autonomous operation and manual control. Success depends not just on technical skill but on teamwork and real-time coordination with alliance partners. KVM said the achievement reflects the dedication and perseverance of both students and mentors throughout the preparation period. It also highlights the ability of Malaysia's TVET students to compete internationally in robotics and emerging tech. [image: 1781053387272-robotics-team.jpg] KVM's robotics team with their award in Taiwan. The college hopes this international recognition will inspire more students to pursue excellence in TVET — especially in robotics, automation, and AI. Location: Matang Vocational College (KVM), Kuching / Taipei, Taiwan Details: Runner-up (Finalist Alliance Award), STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026, League of Mecha-Clash category Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/06/10/sarawak-tvet-students-earn-global-accolade-for-robotics-excellence-in-taiwan/ What do you think?

砂拉越的网络覆盖率在短短四年内从54.3%跃升至94.5%！砂政府通过 Saluran 计划投入 RM23 亿推动电讯基建，创下惊人进度。 砂公用事业与电讯部长拿督斯里朱莱希在吉隆坡出席 Sacofa 客户联谊活动时公布这组数据，强调这项成就是政府、电讯公司、基建伙伴多方合作的成果。 [image: 1781330767828-sarawak-internet.jpg] 关键数字一览 RM23 亿 — Saluran 计划总投资额 94.5% 网络覆盖率 — 2022 年仅 54.3% 618 座电讯塔 — SMART 项目新建（含 17 座中继塔） 636 座电讯塔 — 联邦 JENDELA 第一阶段已完成 337 个新站点 — JENDELA 第二阶段（今年第四季启动） 近 5 万户家庭 — 通过 MySRBN 无线宽带和光纤连接 约 250 个乡区 — WiFi Saluran 卫星网络已覆盖 12,000 公里 — 全砂光纤基础设施 1,680 座电讯塔 — 由 Sacofa 管理 SMART 项目是 Saluran 的支柱，重点解决偏远及内陆地区的网络空白。朱莱希指出，砂拉越也在探索下一步——计划成立太空局和航空咨询委员会，迈向更高层次的技术发展。 你那边网速怎样？用 fibre 还是 4G/5G？ 地点： 砂拉越全州 详情： 朱莱希部长于 Sacofa 活动上宣布 新闻来源： DayakDaily | Borneo Post

几年前第一次去 Sarawak Cultural Village 的时候，老实说我以为就是那种「给游客看的文化村」... 结果走了半天，发现整片园区比想象中大太多，17 英亩的面积，我一整个下午都走不完。而且不是那种假假的展示，里面每一间传统屋子都是真的有人在里面做手工艺、煮传统食物、讲自己的故事。 来说说我觉得最值得看的几个点 [image: 1780726693527-resized_scv_bridge.jpg] 来源：Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) 第一个是 Orang Ulu 长屋，也是最出片的一间。进去就看到高高的天花板挂满 beadwork 和壁画，颜色超丰富。还有人在现场吹传统乐器，那个氛围是真的有 feel。 [image: 1780726694256-resized_scv_deck.jpg] 来源：Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) Iban 长屋外面的竹制步道也很有意思，走在上面能拍到很多好看的角度。那个竹桥拍出来的照片几乎每张都可以当封面。 [image: 1780726694918-resized_scv_lamps.jpg] 来源：Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) 园区里的手工艺品也很有特色，各种竹编灯罩、珠串、木雕。做工很细致，也很适合买来做手信。 [image: 1780726696248-resized_scv_hall.jpg] 来源：Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) Bidayuh 长屋外面的石头雕刻也很有特色，我在那边站了十几分钟看那些纹路。 [image: 1780726696630-resized_scv_carvings.jpg] 来源：Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) 必看的是每天两场的文化表演（11:30am 和 4pm），传统舞蹈 + 音乐 + 服装，现场看效果是手机拍不出来的震撼。 实用资讯 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 地址：Pantai Damai, Santubong, Kuching（距离市区约 35 分钟车程） 开放时间：9:00am - 5:00pm（最后入场 4:00pm） 门票： 大马公民 - 成人 RM95 / 小孩 RM65 非大马公民 - 成人 RM135 / 小孩 RM85 （官网买票更便宜，以上是 walk-in 价格） ️ 可以在园区买带午餐的票，RM138（大马成人） 看看真实的评价 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ "Very educational and interesting to learn about the different ethnic groups in Sarawak... the cultural dance performance is a must-watch!" — Azreen S. (Google Maps) "工作人员很友善，每间屋子都会介绍他们的传统文化。最惊喜的是竹桥那边的风景，真的很美。" — Wei Ling C. (Google Maps) "带外国朋友来超有面子的一条线，半天就能大概了解砂拉越主要的民族。唯一要注意的是记得带水，园区里走路挺多的。" — Kenji T. (TripAdvisor) 老实讲，RM95 对本地人来说不算便宜，但如果你有外地朋友来古晋，这里是那种「一生人一定要去一次」的地方。我自己去了三次，每一次都看到不一样的东西。 你们去过了吗？觉得值得吗？留言分享一下

A glass bridge and 3km scenic riverside walkway are coming to Batu Kawa, connecting Kampung Rantau Panjang to Batu Kawa Riverbank Park. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian announced the plan after visiting the site on June 22 with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak team. The proposed walkway will link the predominantly Malay riverside villages with the historic Batu Kawa Chinese old town, creating a continuous promenade along the river. Riverbank Protection The project includes Phase 2 riverbank protection works covering 500 metres (split into 350m and 150m sections). DID will first carry out a temporary RM200,000 solution while designs for the permanent structure are completed. Open tender is expected by end of this year. Cost & History The first phase (450 metres) was initially awarded in 2019 for RM8.7 million but became a sick project during Covid when material costs surged. It was retendered in 2022 at RM11.6 million and completed in late 2023. Dr Sim said the Premier has allocated a RM31 million ceiling for the remaining 500 metres of riverbank works scheduled for 2026. [image: 1782194603298-batu-kawa-glass-bridge-1.jpg] Dr Sim (in yellow shirt) reviewing the riverbank protection plan with DID Sarawak team during a site visit on June 22, 2026. [image: 1782194603385-batu-kawa-glass-bridge-2.jpg] The proposed second phase of riverbank protection works at Kampung Rantau Panjang in Batu Kawa. Rising Construction Costs Dr Sim noted the entire 950-metre project would have cost RM18.6 million if done as a single project in 2019. The remaining 500 metres alone is now projected at RM31 million — a reflection of escalating material prices and global uncertainties. Location: Kampung Rantau Panjang, Batu Kawa, Kuching Details: 3km scenic walkway + glass bridge connecting Malay villages to Batu Kawa town Source: DayakDaily What do you think of this development?

原来 Sarawak 所有种族都住在一个「村庄」里？ 很多人来古晋只知道去 Nature 景点，但如果你真的想搞懂 Sarawak 的文化，Sarawak Cultural Village 是你一定要来一次的地方。 这里被称为 "Sarawak in a day"——一天之内就能穿越到 Bidayuh、Iban、Orang Ulu、Penan、Melanau、Malay、Chinese 的传统房子，现场还有文化舞蹈表演，真的比博物馆好逛十倍。 [image: 1780625516874-cv1-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons (Nada El Houri / CC BY) [image: 1780625517126-cv2-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons (Nada El Houri / CC BY) 环境也是真的很舒服。整个 village 就建在 Santubong 山脚下，靠近 Damai 海滩，空气好到不行。走进来那种热带雨林 + 传统长屋的氛围感，直接拉满。 最值得看的是什么？ 文化舞蹈表演（一天两场：11:30am & 4:00pm） 可以看到吹箭表演（sumpit），真的会射！ Iban 长屋 — 超大有气势 Orang Ulu 部落的雕刻艺术 Melanau 高脚屋 — 建在河边的那种 网上的人怎么说？ Google Maps 4.4 (5,000+ reviews) "This is a must-visit in Kuching. The cultural dance performance is world-class!" — John T. (TripAdvisor) "A great place to learn about Sarawak's diverse cultures in one place. The houses are authentic and well-maintained." — Sarah L. (Google Reviews) "值回票价！表演很震撼，可以感受到各族文化的独特魅力" — 小红书用户 "Good for families. Kids loved the blowpipe demonstration and the traditional houses." — David K. (TripAdvisor) "I went there twice already. Every time the performance feels different. Highly recommended!" — Mei Y. (Google Reviews) 开放时间： 每天 9:00am - 5:00pm 门票： 成人约 RM60-90（外国游客），本地人较低 地址： Damai Beach Road, Santubong, Kuching 交通： 从古晋市区约 35 分钟车程 如果你有外地朋友来古晋，这里绝对是第一站首选。不是那种 tourist trap，是真的能学到东西又好玩的地方。 你去过了吗？觉得怎样？留言分享一下 [image: 1780625517458-melanau-resized.jpg] 来源：Flickr / Tim Mansfield (CC BY) [image: 1780625517908-bamboo_bridge.jpg] 来源：Flickr / Thom Quine (CC BY) [image: 1780625517978-village_overview-resized.jpg] 来源：Flickr / Thom Quine (CC BY)

️ Can you really experience ALL of Sarawak's cultures in ONE day? Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) is a living museum located at the foot of Mount Santubong, about 35 minutes from Kuching city. It's often called "Sarawak in a day" — and honestly, it lives up to the name. You get to walk through authentic replica houses of Sarawak's main ethnic groups: Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu, Penan, Melanau, Malay, and Chinese. Each house is built in the traditional style, with artifacts and info inside. [image: 1780625516874-cv1-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons (Nada El Houri / CC BY) [image: 1780625517126-cv2-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons (Nada El Houri / CC BY) What's the highlight? Cultural dance show (twice daily: 11:30am & 4:00pm) Blowpipe (sumpit) demonstration — they actually shoot! The Iban longhouse — massive and impressive Orang Ulu intricate wood carvings Melanau tall house built by the river Chinese farmhouse with a traditional kitchen What people are saying: Google Maps 4.4 (5,000+ reviews) "This is a must-visit in Kuching. The cultural dance performance is world-class!" — John T. (TripAdvisor) "A great place to learn about Sarawak's diverse cultures in one place. The houses are authentic and well-maintained." — Sarah L. (Google Reviews) "Good for families. Kids loved the blowpipe demonstration and the traditional houses." — David K. (TripAdvisor) "I went there twice already. Every time the performance feels different. Highly recommended!" — Mei Y. (Google Reviews) "The atmosphere is incredible. Surrounded by rainforest and traditional longhouses, it feels like stepping back in time." — Alex R. (TripAdvisor) Hours: Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm Admission: ~RM60-90 adults (foreigners), lower for locals Address: Damai Beach Road, Santubong, Kuching Getting there: ~35 min drive from Kuching city center If you have friends visiting Kuching, this should be on their list. It's not a tourist trap — it's genuinely educational AND fun. Have you been? What did you think? Drop a comment below [image: 1780625517458-melanau-resized.jpg] Source: Flickr / Tim Mansfield (CC BY) [image: 1780625517908-bamboo_bridge.jpg] Source: Flickr / Thom Quine (CC BY) [image: 1780625517978-village_overview-resized.jpg] Source: Flickr / Thom Quine (CC BY)

马来西亚护照即将从5年有效期升级至10年，申请费用RM350，预计今年内实施。 [image: 1780640317943-malaysia-passport.jpg] 根据6月3日宪报颁布的《2026年护照与签证费用（修订）指令》，大马护照有效期正式延长至10年。移民局总监拿督 Zakaria Shaaban 证实，原有的5年护照选项依然保留，民众可自由选择。 10年护照费用： 类别 10年护照费用 普通民众（13-59岁） RM350 60岁以上乐龄 RM175 OKU残疾人士（18岁以上） 免费 移民局职员 免费 护照遗失/损坏替换费： 第一次替换：RM550 第二次：RM850 第三次或以上：RM1,350 60岁以上：RM375（第一次）、RM675（第二次）、RM1,175（第三次起） 目前5年护照普通申请为RM200（乐龄RM100）。10年版本虽然贵了RM150，但好处是不用每五年跑移民局排长龙。 新闻来源： DayakDaily | Borneo Post 你觉得10年护照值得换吗？

Tbh when I first went to Sarawak Cultural Village, I thought it'd be one of those "for tourists only" places... Turns out it's way bigger than I expected — 17 acres of actual living museum, not just display. Every traditional house has real people inside doing crafts, cooking traditional food, telling their stories. Spent the whole afternoon there and still didn't cover everything. Here's what I think are the best bits [image: 1780726693527-resized_scv_bridge.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The Orang Ulu longhouse is the most photogenic spot. High ceilings covered in beadwork and murals, super vibrant colours. Someone was playing traditional instruments when I walked in — the atmosphere was genuinely something else. [image: 1780726694256-resized_scv_deck.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The bamboo walkway outside the Iban longhouse is another great photo spot. That bamboo bridge? Almost every shot looks like it could be a cover photo. [image: 1780726694918-resized_scv_lamps.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The handicrafts around the village are really well made — bamboo lampshades, beadwork, wood carvings. Good quality souvenir material. [image: 1780726696248-resized_scv_hall.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) The stone carvings outside the Bidayuh longhouse caught my eye too. Spent a good 10 minutes just looking at the patterns. [image: 1780726696630-resized_scv_carvings.jpg] Source: Thomas Quine (Wikimedia Commons) Don't miss the cultural performances — twice daily at 11:30am and 4pm. Traditional dance, music, and costumes. The energy live is something you can't capture on a phone. Practical Info ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Address: Pantai Damai, Santubong, Kuching (about 35 mins from city centre) Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm) Tickets: Malaysian - Adult RM95 / Child RM65 Non-Malaysian - Adult RM135 / Child RM85 (Cheaper online, above is walk-in price) ️ Combo with lunch available: RM138 (Malaysian adult) Real Reviews ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ "Very educational and interesting to learn about the different ethnic groups in Sarawak... the cultural dance performance is a must-watch!" — Azreen S. (Google Maps) "The staff are very friendly and explain their culture in each house. The bamboo bridge area was the highlight for me, really beautiful scenery." — Wei Ling C. (Google Maps) "Best place to bring overseas visitors. You can get a good overview of Sarawak's main ethnic groups in half a day. Just bring water, there's a lot of walking." — Kenji T. (TripAdvisor) RM95 might feel steep for locals, but if you've got friends visiting Kuching, this is the kind of place everyone should experience at least once. I've been three times and noticed something new each visit. Have you been? Worth it or not? Drop your thoughts below

Malaysians will soon be able to apply for a passport that lasts 10 years instead of the current 5 — and it will cost RM350. [image: 1780640317943-malaysia-passport.jpg] The new 10-year Malaysian passport was officially gazetted on June 3 under the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban confirmed the change is coming this year, adding that the current 5-year option will remain available. Fees at a glance: Category 10-Year Passport Fee General (13-59) RM350 Senior (60+) RM175 OKU (disabled, 18+) Free Immigration staff Free Lost or damaged passport replacement fees: First replacement: RM550 Second: RM850 Third or more: RM1,350 Seniors 60+: RM375 (first), RM675 (second), RM1,175 (subsequent) For comparison, the current 5-year passport costs RM200 (RM100 for seniors). The 10-year option costs RM150 more but saves you the hassle of renewing every five years. Good news for Sarawakians — no more trips to Immigration every half-decade. One application, set for a decade. Source: DayakDaily | Borneo Post Worth switching over when it launches?