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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

Let's be real — if you visit Kuching and skip Sarawak Cultural Village, you haven't really been to Sarawak. This award-winning Living Museum sits on 17 acres of land right across from Damai Beach. Just 30 minutes from the city, and you get to experience the entire cultural tapestry of Sarawak in one place. [image: 1780538578622-scv_main.jpg] SCV entrance A friend took his family last month and his first words were: "It feels like stepping into another world." What's inside? A Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse, Orang Ulu Longhouse, Chinese Farmhouse, Melanau Tall House, Malay House, Penan Hut... and each one has real people telling real stories. Not some empty replica. [image: 1780538589481-scv_panoramio-resized.jpg] Panoramic view of the village The highlight? Two daily cultural shows — traditional dances, live sape music, the iconic Ngajat warrior dance. Real visitor reviews: 「The cultural show alone is worth the whole trip! — ★★★★★」 「I thought we'd breeze through in an hour. Ended up staying till closing. The guides at the longhouses were amazing storytellers.」— Google Reviews 「Way more immersive than a museum. My kids loved the interactive bits.」— TripAdvisor [image: 1780538589985-scv_village11.jpg] Traditional architecture inside the village There's also a Rainforest Music House showcasing traditional Sarawak instruments — the sape (a traditional guitar-like instrument), gongs, and bamboo percussion. Live performances throughout the day. More visitor feedback: 「The sape music was hauntingly beautiful. Bought my wife a handcrafted bead necklace from the Orang Ulu house.」— TripAdvisor 「For RM105 Malaysian rate, this is the best value attraction in Kuching. Period.」— FB Travel Group [image: 1780538590304-scv_cultural2-resized.jpg] Cultural dance performance Practical info: Address: Damai Beach, Santubong, Kuching Hours: Daily 9AM - 5PM (Shows at 11:30AM & 4PM) Tickets: Malaysian Adult RM105 / Child RM70 Non-Malaysian Adult RM155 / Child RM95 Book online for discounts ️ Lunch package available (~+RM40), decent food SCV App available with virtual tour & treasure hunt for kids [image: 1780538590861-scv_cultural1-resized.jpg] Traditional handicrafts on display Pro tip: Arrive early → explore the houses → catch 11:30AM show → lunch → afternoon free roaming → 4PM second show. Perfect day out. Have you been? Drop your experience below!

Sibu is just RM3 million away from becoming Sarawak’s next city — its council reserves have more than doubled since 2019. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting announced today that the town’s financial reserves have grown to RM47 million, up sharply from RM19 million when he took office in 2019. The threshold for city status is RM50 million. [image: 1779861795348-sibu-city-status.jpg] SMC chairman Clarence Ting speaking at a press conference after launching the WAK Sibu Festival 2026 calendar at Wisma Sanyan on May 26. The second requirement — a population of 300,000 — is also being gradually met as Sibu sees demographic shifts and steady growth. “When I became chairman in 2019, people often asked why Miri could be upgraded to a city but not Sibu. After reviewing the criteria, we were only short of two main requirements,” Ting said. Sibu, long seen as a predominantly Chinese-majority town, is now becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing Iban population and broader ethnic representation. Location: Sibu, Sarawak Reserves: RM47M (up from RM19M in 2019) Target: RM50M reserves + 300,000 population Source: DayakDaily What do you think — will Sibu finally get city status this year?

"How can a ticket to go back to my hometown for Gawai cost up to RM1,000? Isn't Borneo also part of Malaysia?" Sarawakian singer and influencer Miss Alvy took to Threads today to call out what she describes as "unreasonable" flight prices ahead of the Gawai Dayak celebration. She highlighted that a return ticket from Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo can cost up to RM1,000 — enough, she said, to travel overseas. Many netizens from Sabah and Sarawak chimed in, sharing their own horror stories of festive season airfares, with some saying return tickets can hit RM1,900. According to Miss Alvy, many East Malaysians have been forced to delay returning home for years because of the high ticket prices. Some families can only reunite during major holidays, while others simply cannot afford it at all. The post has reignited the long-standing debate about the high cost of air connectivity between Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, especially during festive seasons like Gawai and Hari Raya. Location: Kuching / Sarawak When: May 26, 2026 [image: 1779775360441-miss-alvy-airfare.jpg] Miss Alvy. Photo credit: Facebook / DayakDaily Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

今日古晋水岸引擎轰鸣声震天 — 来自马来西亚、汶莱及印尼的 600 辆重型机车骑士齐聚一堂，参与第 24 届 Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival (BIBBF) 2026。 车队今早从古晋水岸 (Kuching Waterfront) 浩浩荡荡出发，前往 Kampung Lot Bako 进行社区交流活动。活动由 Borneo Island Big Bikers (BIBB) 砂拉越分会主办，参与人数达 1,225 人。 地点： 古晋水岸 → Kampung Bako，砂拉越 详情： 600 辆重型机车参与巡游 参与者来自砂拉越、沙巴、纳闽、汶莱及印尼 社区活动：传统运动 + 渔村海鲜午餐 首日看点：Battle of the Bands 乐队比赛 晚宴邀来本地及西马歌手献唱 明日续办 Idol BIBBF 歌唱选拔赛 BIBB 砂主席 Ramlee Tuah 表示，邻国骑士对砂拉越的路况赞不绝口，直呼道路保养得很好，骑行体验非常满意。 这项年度盛事由 5 个 Borneo 骑士俱乐部轮流主办：PEMODA（汶莱）、BIBB（砂拉越）、IMBI（印尼）、SBBA（沙巴）及 LA RIDERS（纳闽）。明年将移师纳闽，2028 年回到汶莱，如此轮流至 2031 年再返砂拉越。 新闻来源： https://dayakdaily.com/600-riders-from-msia-brunei-indonesia-roar-through-kuching-for-borneo-island-intl-big-bike-festival/ 你看到车队经过了吗？今天 Kampung Bako 有海鲜大餐等你！