Sarawak’s Sept 3–5 cloud-seeding window does not guarantee rain: the latest federal update found the available clouds unsuitable and moving out to sea. The update on Sept 2 said prevailing winds were pushing cloud groups towards the South China Sea. Seeding them would risk producing rain away from the areas facing haze and low water reserves, so any flight remains subject to MetMalaysia’s assessment. NADMA’s plan covers eight Sarawak dam areas — Batang Ai, Bakun, Murum, Bengoh, Gerugu, Assyakirin, Sika and Matang — with MetMalaysia and the Royal Malaysian Air Force involved in the operation. At 4pm on Sept 2, Serian and Kuching recorded hazardous API readings of 325 and 309 respectively, giving the proposed operation an immediate public-health context. There was no confirmation in the latest reports that a seeding flight had taken off or been completed. The operation may proceed within the planned window only if later cloud and wind conditions are suitable.

Most visitors cross the river for the Waterfront, but a north-side drive reveals a different Kuching story at Kuching North City Hall, or DBKU. I would go for the building and the hilltop breathing space, not expecting a museum tour: this is a working city hall on Bukit Siol. [image: 1788316491776-dbku-front.jpg] Source: Medelam / Wikimedia Commons The civic story is part of what makes the stop specific. DBKU was established in 1988 after Kuching received city status, and the hilltop complex was inaugurated in 1993. From here, the northern half of the city is administered across a 369.48-square-kilometre area; the formal, wide-fronted building is therefore less a decorative landmark than a visible piece of Kuching’s post-city reorganisation. [image: 1788316491878-dbku-side.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons The visitor version is simple: look at the facade, landscaping and changing view rather than searching for an attraction entrance. Public visitor impressions consistently highlight the green grounds, free parking and open outlook, while the Cat Museum on the lower level is the more obvious indoor pairing. I would keep voices low and stay within clearly public areas because offices and council business continue here. [image: 1788316492043-dbku-wide.jpg] Source: DBKU / Wikimedia Commons If I were arranging the route, I would combine DBKU with the Cat Museum or another Petra Jaya stop and allow 30–60 minutes. Driving or e-hailing is realistic; the Bukit Siol address is not a useful detour from the old-town walking circuit, and weekday parking is generally easier. There is no normal attraction ticket, but internal access, parking arrangements and event use can change. [image: 1788316492622-garden-resized.jpg] Source: Cerevisae / Wikimedia Commons This suits travellers who like civic architecture, quiet viewpoints and seeing how a city works. Anyone wanting a dedicated heritage gallery or a guaranteed panoramic platform may feel the drive is too much for an exterior stop. Check DBKU’s current notices before leaving, especially for maintenance, ceremonies or temporary access limits, then let this small detour add a north-bank chapter to the day. Kuching North City Hall, Bukit Siol, Jalan Semariang Open in Google Maps

Kuching households can still benefit from the 25% discount on domestic electricity bills provided by the Sarawak government. [image: 1788314754798-sarawak-electricity-25pct.jpg] Source: UKAS Sarawak, via SoyaCincau Provider: Sarawak Energy / Sarawak government Deal: 25% discount for all domestic electricity users in Sarawak. It is for residential electricity accounts, not commercial accounts. Validity: April to December 2026 Where: Statewide in Sarawak, including Kuching domestic accounts The nine-month measure is expected to benefit 714,557 domestic users. If you have a Kuching residential electricity account, check the discount shown on the applicable monthly statement; no separate retail purchase or promo code is involved. Details: Sarawak electricity discount report

A small rise in respiratory infections is showing up in Sarawak’s haze surveillance, while asthma numbers remain broadly stable statewide. Fifteen sentinel health facilities averaged about 1,752 upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) cases a week in recent weeks, compared with roughly 1,717 at the start of the year. The clearest spike came in mid-August: the Southern Zone recorded about 1,250 cases, the Central Zone more than 1,000 and the Northern Zone nearly 400. Between January and the end of August, the same facilities logged 64,688 URTI cases and 6,156 asthma cases from about 694,800 patient visits. Weekly conjunctivitis cases also rose from an average of 17 to 21. Sarawak General Hospital saw more asthma patients on several days in August, but the wider monitoring has not found a sustained statewide surge. The Sarawak Health Department is continuing surveillance and keeping medicines, equipment and staff ready. During smoky periods, residents should limit strenuous outdoor activity, wear a suitable mask when they need to go out, and seek treatment for breathing difficulty, a persistent cough or eye pain.

UNIMAS students should not assume the September semester will be fully online: only eligible programmes will move progressively into flexible hybrid teaching. Lectures and other suitable activities may be held through interactive online platforms, while laboratories, practical work, workshops, field activities and collaborative projects will remain on campus when a programme requires them. The arrangement covers eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The university said each faculty and centre will issue its own teaching format, attendance rules, timetable and programme guidance before the semester starts. The online and campus mix will therefore differ by course rather than follow one university-wide schedule. Students commuting from Kuching or Samarahan, or making accommodation plans, should use the timetable from their own faculty before changing arrangements. No programme-by-programme schedule had been published in the announcement.

Sarawak’s new CID chief has been told to make organised crime and gang activity a priority, but police did not announce any new arrest, charge or named target on Sept 1. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah set out the brief during a handover ceremony in Kuching, where SAC Kumarasan Muniandy took charge of the state Criminal Investigation Department. The remit includes serious offences linked to unlicensed money-lending syndicates. Mohamad Zainal said several suspected drug-trafficking groups remain under police watch. He did not identify the groups or say how many were involved, and said action under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 would only be considered if investigators found enough evidence of organised crime. Police have previously used SOSMA in one organised-crime case that is still awaiting trial. No outcome has been decided in that case, while any action against the groups now under watch remains subject to investigation and the legal process.

Emart has a one-day Surprise Deals 4 U promotion for Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Today’s highlighted prices include: Fresh chicken breast round, 1kg — RM10.49/kg Frozen Al Buffalo forequarter roll, 1kg — RM19.99/kg Dutch Lady growing-up milk, 850g — RM20.99 each Dettol shower gel pouch refill, assorted 720g — RM7.99 each The promotion poster states a limit of 2kg or 2 units per member per day, depending on the item. Stock is subject to availability. Participating Kuching outlets: Taman Berlian, Boulevard, King Centre, Moyan, Sejingkat, Summer Mall, Tabuan Jaya, Batu Kawa and Matang. If you are already doing your grocery run today, this is a useful one-day stop to check—especially for chicken, frozen meat and household refills. [image: 1788247123521-emart-surprise-20260901-resized.jpg] Source: Emart Malaysia Official promotion page: https://supermarket.emart.my/promotion?id=0afa34f0a88f13c2e4f2f9d39e472c06

JPN has asked families to hold off on some MyKad applications until Sept 7 while the new-generation card is introduced. The National Registration Department said printing services are temporarily disrupted during the transition. People who do not urgently need to replace or renew their MyKad should postpone those transactions. Parents or guardians of children turning 12 are also advised to wait before making a first-MyKad application, so the child can receive the new version when it becomes available. For Kuching residents, a routine trip to an NRD counter during this window may not produce a card immediately. Urgent cases are not covered by the advice to postpone, so applicants should check with JPN before travelling and follow its official updates for the next issuance arrangements.

Ten Sarawak monitoring stations were still in the hazardous band at 2pm on Tuesday, even after Kuching eased from 407 in the morning to 374. NREB's 2pm table recorded Lubok Antu at 390, IPD Serian at 389, Kuching at 374, Kanowit at 364, Tebedu at 353 and Lundu at 351. Sarikei was at 349, Samarahan at 339, Sibu at 331 and Sri Aman at 327. All ten readings were above the hazardous threshold of 300. No station was above 400 in the 2pm update, but that was not a clear-air signal: Kuching had reached 407 earlier, while Serian was also above 400. API is a 24-hour running average, so residents should check the latest reading before outdoor activity and cut strenuous exercise while conditions remain hazardous.

Sarawak’s proposed state constituency maps will go on public display from Sept 1, opening a one-month window for representations on the Election Commission’s redelineation plan. The proposal covers 17 additional seats and several renamed constituencies; if eventually approved, the State Legislative Assembly would grow from 82 to 99 seats. Notices are to appear in The Borneo Post and Utusan Borneo, while exhibition boards, draft reports and maps are planned at selected city halls, municipal councils and district offices across the state’s 31 parliamentary constituencies. The EC’s proposed venues include Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Padawan Municipal Council—three separate local authorities, not one generic ‘Kuching council’. The display is not the final boundary map and does not by itself mean the next state election will use 99 seats. The proposal still needs approval by Parliament and gazettement before it can take effect. Representations may be made within one month after the notice is published, but the eligible groups are specific: the state government, an affected local authority, or a body of at least 100 people whose names appear on the current electoral rolls of the constituencies concerned. Kuching and Samarahan voters should check the displayed documents for the exact map, venue and submission procedure rather than rely on earlier leaked versions.

Serian’s API reading reached the hazardous level at 357 by 7am on Sunday, while Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman were already in the very unhealthy band. The morning reading reported from the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System put Samarahan at 293, Kuching at 284 and Sri Aman at 215. Serian was the only Sarawak station above 300, the threshold for hazardous air quality. Most of the other monitored areas were in the unhealthy range, including Sarikei at 195, Sibu at 187, Bintulu at 177, Samalaju and Mukah at 170, Kapit at 159, Miri at 154 and ILP Miri at 144. Limbang was the exception at 86, in the moderate range. The figures are a time-stamped snapshot, so they can shift as wind, rain and smoke movement change. Kuching residents planning outdoor exercise or travel should check the latest APIMS reading first; people who must go out should keep exposure short and pay attention to breathing symptoms.

A good Kuching day does not have to be a race between landmarks. I would choose three stops that reward time in different ways: a village trail with living stories, a waterfall where the route matters as much as the view, and museum grounds that slow the city down. They are separate outings, so use the sequence as a weekend menu rather than a walkable route. 1. Kampung Temurang, Padawan — a village gateway to limestone and Rafflesia country [image: 1788489442506-temurang-1-resized.jpg] Source: KuchingHub / Kampung Temurang feature Temurang is worth more than a quick flower photograph. The information-centre area leads into a guided walk toward Rafflesia when one is blooming, while the Braang Heritage Trail connects the visit to limestone formations and local stories around Batu Berketis and Buk Benang. I would reserve a half-day, confirm a guide and flower conditions, and wear shoes for uneven ground. Location: Kampung Temurang, Padawan, reached via Borneo Heights Road. Open in Google Maps [image: 1788489443179-temurang-2-resized.jpg] Source: KuchingHub / Kampung Temurang feature This suits travellers who want a community and nature story. It will disappoint anyone expecting guaranteed blooms or a paved photo-stop itinerary. 2. Satow Waterfall, Kampung Bobak — follow the tiers, not just the first pool [image: 1788402964010-satow-1.gif] Source: KuchingHub / Satow Waterfall feature Satow earns the second slot for the physical sense of discovery: the waterfall unfolds through several tiers, with the upper section associated with a distinctive megalith. The lower levels are the easier family-recreation side, while going farther needs more care with weather, footing and local guidance. Plan a morning or cool afternoon, pack out rubbish and do not treat a wet-season trail like a city park. Location: Kampung Bobak, Singai, Bau. Open in Google Maps It is the right choice for a waterfall day with a route to follow, not for visitors who want guaranteed facilities and a short roadside viewpoint. 3. Sarawak State Museum Grounds — a slower cultural pause in the city [image: 1788247072255-museum1.jpg] Source: KuchingHub / Sarawak State Museum Grounds feature When rain or energy rules out a rural detour, the State Museum grounds provide a more forgiving half-day anchor. The grounds and surrounding museum buildings let visitors connect Kuching’s public landscape with Sarawak’s longer cultural record; leave time for the buildings, paths and nearby heritage quarter instead of taking one facade photo and leaving. Location: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching. Open in Google Maps The practical order is city pause first if the weather is uncertain, then choose either Temurang or Satow for a dedicated nature day. Check official access notices, guide arrangements and weather before travelling; the appeal of this TOP3 is the time spent noticing how each place came to be, not a contest for the most photographed backdrop. Which one would you keep for a slow Kuching weekend?

Still deciding what to do this weekend? Here are four things happening around Kuching from Friday to Sunday — one for rock fans, two for registered young participants, and one big Merdeka-eve concert just outside the city. Rock In The City 2026 Saturday, 29 August, 8:15pm–12:00am Wisma Melayu, Jalan Diplomatik, Kuching A proper late-night rock session is coming to town, with live performances and a regional Malaysia–Brunei–Indonesia rock spirit. If your ideal Saturday is loud guitars, lights and a crowd that sings along, this is the one to circle. [image: 1787875733175-event1-rock.jpg] Source: Rock In The City event poster FUN乐营 3.0 children’s holiday camp Saturday–Sunday, 29–30 August, 8:00am–4:00pm; continues Monday, 31 August, 8:00am–12:00pm Samarahan Grace Methodist Church, Taman Uni Central This one is for children aged 5–12, with camp activities, meals, snacks, camp clothing and plenty of group fun. It is a registration-based programme, so it is most suitable for families whose children are already signed up or who can still confirm a place with the organiser. [image: 1787875733264-event2-fun.jpg] Source: FUN乐营 3.0 event poster SOAR3.0「我受够鸟」youth camp Friday, 28 August, 6:00pm to Monday, 31 August, noon Sungai Maong Methodist Church, Lorong Stapok Utara, Kuching A four-day, three-night Chinese youth camp for ages 13–18, built around fellowship, activities and a full camp experience. This is another registration-based event, but it is worth knowing about if your teenager has already registered and is heading in this weekend. [image: 1787875733323-event3-soar.jpg] Source: SOAR3.0 event poster Konsert Di Ambang Merdeka “Dekat Di Hati” Sunday, 30 August, 8:00pm–11:00pm Kompleks Sukan Asajaya Up for a short drive out of Kuching? The Asajaya Merdeka-eve concert brings together Bella Astillah, Bob Yusuf, Hairee Francis and other featured artistes with the Simfoni Orkestra Negeri Sarawak. Expect a big community-night atmosphere, music and fireworks-style celebration energy. [image: 1787875733397-event4-asajaya.jpg] Source: Pesta Asajaya 2026 event poster If I were planning the weekend, I would do Rock In The City on Saturday night and keep Sunday for the Asajaya concert. For the outdoor programmes, check the organiser’s latest update before leaving — haze and weather have already affected some Sarawak events this month.

Looking for a Sunday treat or a Kuching stay with an extra perk? Pullman Kuching's official offers page currently lists these two deals: 1️⃣ Culina Market High Tea [image: 1787710143809-pullman-culina-high-tea.jpg] Source: Pullman Kuching – Culina Market High Tea Valid: Every Sunday, from 5 April to 30 August 2026 Time: 12.00pm–3.00pm Price: RM98+ per adult; RM49+ per child What is included: A Pan-Asian high-tea spread at Culina Restaurant Reservation: WhatsApp 016-8796105 or use the booking link on the official offer page 2️⃣ Mastercard Breakfast on Us [image: 1787710143892-pullman-mastercard-breakfast.jpg] Source: Pullman Kuching – Mastercard Breakfast on Us Booking and payment window: 4 August 2026–3 February 2027 Benefit: Complimentary breakfast at participating Accor hotels across Asia, when the booking is made and paid with Mastercard Extra condition: Sign in to an ALL Accor account and check the participating-hotel terms before paying For Kuching: Check availability for Pullman Kuching during the booking process Location Both offers are listed by Pullman Kuching. Address: Interhill Place, No. 1A, Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. [image: 1787710144004-pullman-culina-restaurant.jpg] Source: Pullman Kuching – Culina [image: 1787710144251-pullman-kuching-exterior.png] Source: Pullman Kuching – official location The High Tea has a fixed end date of 30 August. For the Mastercard offer, the booking/payment deadline is 3 February 2027; taxes, availability and full terms should be checked on the official page before making a reservation. References Culina Market High Tea Mastercard Breakfast on Us Pullman Kuching location

Heavy rain brought Kuching’s API down to 156 by 5pm, but five Sarawak areas were still in the unhealthy range. The latest APIMS readings reported on Tuesday put Serian at 182, followed by Sri Aman at 172, Samarahan at 155, Kuching at 156 and Sarikei at 154. The 10am update had placed Serian at 194 and Kuching at 176, so the afternoon rain helped in parts of the state without ending the haze situation. An API reading from 101 to 200 is classified as unhealthy. That means a lower Kuching number after rain should not be read as a return to normal air: conditions can differ sharply between monitoring stations and can change again when wind or rain patterns shift. For residents planning outdoor work, exercise or travel across Sarawak, check the latest station reading on APIMS before heading out instead of relying on how the sky looks in one neighbourhood. People who are more sensitive to haze should reduce strenuous outdoor time while the readings remain above 100. The same update also placed Marudi under MetMalaysia’s Level 1 hot-weather alert, which covers maximum temperatures of 35–37°C for at least three consecutive days. The next useful checkpoint is whether the five unhealthy stations fall below 101 after further rain, or climb again if dry weather returns.

SUPP has hit back at DAP’s call for more opposition seats in the next Sarawak state election, turning “check and balance” into the latest line of political contest. Separate statements reported in Kuching on Aug 24 came from SUPP Kuching Branch Youth and Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, who is also the party’s deputy treasurer. They argued that more DAP seats would not automatically mean better governance, and said scrutiny should be tied to policy debate and Sarawak’s interests under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The branch also accused DAP of being selective when criticising Sarawak while being part of the federal government. That remains SUPP’s political claim, not an independently established finding. The immediate trigger was DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s appeal for voters not to leave him and Violet Yong as the party’s only two representatives in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, and to give DAP more room to provide checks and balance. For Kuching voters, this is a political position-taking exercise, not a government decision: the statements do not change the current assembly composition or announce an election timetable. As the debate develops, voters can compare each party’s concrete record and proposals on MA63, federal-state finances, natural resources, education and healthcare instead of treating slogans as policy. The next useful signals are a substantive DAP response and any formal election timetable issued by the Election Commission.

如果 Muara Tebas 的行程只是为了吃海鲜，我会把 Ching San Yen Temple 青山巖放在午餐前：先沿着坡道和阶梯上山，看完红墙、金色屋脊和河口方向的开阔感，再下山找吃的。它不是需要专程排一整天的大型景区，而是一段有宗教气氛、有地方记忆的半日路线。 [image: 1787451109536-ching_san_yen_1-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 这里仍是活跃的庙宇，不是布置好等游客拍照的展馆。上山的阶梯不算适合拖行李或行动不便者；我会穿防滑鞋、避开正午，并预留约 30–60 分钟，让参拜、看建筑和拍照各有空间。天气好的时候，Muara Tebas 一带的风景会让这段车程更有回报，但炎热或下雨时就不必硬撑。 [image: 1787451110161-ching_san_yen_2-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 从古晋市中心出发，最省事是自驾或叫车；回程叫车要预留时间，和司机先约好接送会更安心。庙前后适合和 Muara Tebas 海鲜村接在一起，不过停车、香火活动和人流在节庆时都会改变。一般不设统一门票的地方，也可能有停车或捐献安排，带些小额现金即可。 [image: 1787451110902-ching_san_yen_3-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 2026 年这里还有一个不能忽略的时间点：古晋福建公会在 5 月迎来来自中国湄洲祖庙的妈祖分灵像，并公布新妈祖庙预计在 10 月 18 日举行开幕仪式。对游客来说，这意味着近期可能有仪式、布置、部分区域调整或更拥挤的日子；不要把旧文章里的“随时都一样”当成保证。到访前看当天地图状态和庙方／活动公告，进香、拍照与动线以现场安排为准。 [image: 1787451111621-ching_san_yen_4-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 如果同行者喜欢传统建筑、信仰文化和短途小镇路线，这里值得排进 Muara Tebas；只想找冷气、平路和快速打卡的人，可能会觉得阶梯、曝晒和礼仪要求增加了负担。记得衣着端庄，避开挡住参拜者，室内拍摄先看现场允许与否。 [image: 1787451112373-ching_san_yen_5-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 我会把它当作“先上山，再下山吃海鲜”的 Muara Tebas 入口，而不是单独追着景点标签赶路。出发前先确认当天是否有仪式或临时限制，这样才不会错过庙宇真正安静的那一面。

When I build a Kuching day around museums and the old town, I like leaving one stop that asks for quiet rather than entertainment. Kuching Heroes Cemetery, around the Jalan Budaya and Taman Budaya side of town, is that pause: come in daylight, read the names, and let the city’s memory sit alongside its food streets and river views. [image: 1787365634583-khc1-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Mx. Granger / CC0 It suits travellers interested in Sarawak history, military stories and memorial places. It will disappoint anyone looking for a café, interactive museum or a long list of photo angles, so I would not make it a destination on its own unless the subject genuinely interests you. Learning about Sarawakian heroes such as Kanang Anak Langkau before arriving gives the names more meaning than a quick photograph. [image: 1787365635323-khc2-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Mx. Granger / CC0 Use it as part of a Jalan Budaya loop: Reservoir Park or nearby museum areas first, this memorial for 15–30 minutes, then return towards the city for a meal. A car is simplest, though roadside space is limited; park without blocking homes, entrances or memorial activity. Ride-hailing should work for the outward trip, but arrange the return before relying on a quick pick-up from a quiet side street. [image: 1787365636139-khc3-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Mx. Granger / CC0 There is no normal tourist ticket counter, so treat it as a free public memorial space, while checking the entrance or current management notice for any ceremony, maintenance or temporary access change. Go in daylight, keep voices low, stay off graves and avoid photographing people who are paying respects. [image: 1787365637179-khc4-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Mx. Granger / CC0 This is not a thrilling attraction, and that is precisely the choice. Add it when you want a more thoughtful layer to a Kuching itinerary; skip it when the day is meant to be purely playful.

St Peter’s Church is Padungan’s new visual anchor: two white clock towers, a glass-filled interior and a useful stop when you are already exploring Kuching’s older streets. I would visit for the architecture and atmosphere, while remembering that this is an active church rather than a walk-in museum. [image: 1787364896684-stpeter-glass-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Nelynnnnn (CC BY 4.0) The church stands on Central Road East, close to Padungan’s cafés, food spots and older urban fabric. The building is recent, but its design uses pointed arches, strong vertical lines, flying-buttress details and an east-facing sanctuary. The stained glass is the detail I would make time for, especially panels combining European craft with Dayak-inspired motifs. [image: 1787364897425-stpeter-altar.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Jjurieee (CC BY-SA 4.0) [image: 1787616284784-stpeter04-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 04 Who is it for? Architecture fans, photographers, people interested in Sarawak’s Catholic communities and visitors building a Padungan heritage-and-food walk will get the most from it. If you only want a landmark photo, the exterior is enough. If you want the interior, plan around church activity: Mass, prayer and private events can limit access. My preferred route is simple: arrive in daylight for the towers and façade, continue through Padungan for coffee or a meal, then connect towards Carpenter Street or the Waterfront. Walking or a short e-hailing trip is usually easier than making this a separate cross-city excursion. Parking nearby can be limited at busy times; do not block residents, shop entrances or church access. [image: 1787616284863-stpeter05-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Gereja St. Peter Kuching 05 Allow 30–60 minutes for the building and a respectful look inside when open. Dress modestly, keep voices low, do not photograph people who are praying, and never interrupt Mass. There is no honest reason to promise a fixed tourist opening schedule here. My verdict: worth adding to a Padungan walk, especially for the stained glass and unusual contemporary scale; not worth treating as a standalone all-day attraction. The exterior is easy to appreciate, while the interior is a privilege that depends on the church’s own schedule. Have you seen St Peter’s from the road, or managed to catch the interior open?

A slow old-town walk becomes more interesting when you leave the grand façades and look for the places that made Kuching work. Brooke Dockyard is one of those stops: a low, river-facing piece of industrial heritage where the roofline, old track and waterfront make the city’s trading past feel close rather than frozen in a textbook. [image: 1787278434491-brooke-dockyard-01.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / 12alen, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1787278434578-brooke-dockyard-02.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Marufish, CC BY 2.5 [image: 1787278434683-brooke-dockyard-03.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Yeo Jiun Tzen, CC BY-SA 4.0 I would place it after the Waterfront and before the Old Court House, when the walk has shifted from postcard views to the working history behind them. The Brooke Museums story is much larger than this one building, but that is why the dockyard works as a compact pause: it gives the riverfront a practical, mechanical side. If you like ships, old engineering, architecture or the less polished corners of heritage Kuching, give it 45–60 minutes. If you want interactive galleries and a full indoor museum afternoon, this alone may feel too small. [image: 1787278434767-brooke-dockyard-04.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / TrimmerinWiki, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1787278434849-brooke-dockyard-05.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Cerevisae, CC BY-SA 4.0 The dockyard sits in the old Dock Lane/riverfront area of central Kuching, so walking is sensible from the Waterfront, Main Bazaar, Square Tower or Old Court House. By car or e-hailing, use a city-centre drop-off and expect to walk the last stretch; parking and access can change during events. Older listings commonly quote weekday hours of 9.00am–4.45pm and weekend/public-holiday hours of 9.30am–4.30pm, with free entry reported, but tenant, event and maintenance arrangements can change. Come for the texture, the river edge and the story of work behind the old town. It is best as one thoughtful chapter in a heritage loop, not a destination that needs half a day on its own.