Road widening and raising at Jalan Ma Onn began on Oct 12 and is expected to take about five months, while the separate Jalan Sungai Tengah 5 upgrade was completed on Sept 11. The Padawan Municipal Council gave the two different project timelines in an Oct 23 statement reported by DayakDaily. The Jalan Ma Onn works follow residents’ concerns about flash flooding and are intended to improve road conditions as well as reduce that risk. The five-month estimate is subject to weather and site conditions. It is a construction estimate, not a guarantee that flooding will end by a fixed date. For people using Jalan Ma Onn, the relevant point is that this remains an active works project. At Jalan Sungai Tengah 5, widening was carried out to address a narrow road and improve access. Council representatives visited the finished project on Oct 23 for a contractor briefing; that visit was not its completion date. The announcement therefore covers one road still being upgraded and another where the widening is already finished. It does not give a detailed lane-closure or diversion schedule for Jalan Ma Onn.

Padawan Municipal Council ratepayers have until Saturday, October 31 to pay their second half-year and annual 2026 assessment bills. Late payment attracts a surcharge of 1 per cent a month. MPP’s reminder dated October 19 says its payment counter will open from 8am to 4pm on the deadline Saturday. Normal Monday-to-Friday counter hours are 8am to 3.30pm, with service continuing through the lunch break. A missing bill does not require waiting for another postal delivery. Owners who have not received a bill, or have lost it, can obtain a copy at MPP’s ground-floor counter or call 082-615566 to arrange an email bill. The council lists PayBills, the Service Sarawak portal and SPay Global as online payment options. Its notice also lists payment counters at MPP, MBKS, DBKU, SESCO, Kuching Water Board, Pos Malaysia, H&L supermarkets in Kuching and the Service Sarawak Centre at UTC. The extended October 31 hours are stated for MPP’s counter, not for every collection outlet. The reminder concerns properties assessed by MPP; it does not put those properties under another council’s jurisdiction merely because payment can be made there.

A resurfacing job along Lorong Sungai Tapang 4 in Padawan has been flagged for follow-up after one property entrance was left unfinished. A local constituency statement said the road level outside the property had been raised by at least half a foot, while the section leading to the driveway was left with raw, untarred stones. The unfinished entrance has made it harder for the homeowner to get in and out. The Padawan Municipal Council and the contractor were urged to inspect the spot and complete the resurfacing up to the driveway. The report does not say when the rectification will be done or whether the council has responded. The complaint concerns one section of a wider road job, but it points to a practical test for neighbourhood upgrades: the work should leave affected entrances usable, not just the road surface.

Four infrastructure projects are being pursued in Puncak Borneo, with a Phase 2 water-supply scheme intended to reach 18 villages. The package includes the Puncak Borneo Phase 2 water project, the RM45 million expansion of the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme, the Biya–Jabir Road project and the RM85 million SMK Puncak Borneo. Their statuses are not the same: the water scheme has faced pipeline-route objections and redesign work; the road project has recently gone out to tender; and the school has approval, funding and an identified site but is still awaiting implementation. A separate RM12.6 million acute water system in Kampung Bengoh is planned for expansion to Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau. The Phase 2 scheme is also planned to use Kampung Sapit as a distribution centre for Kampung Assum, Kampung Parang and surrounding areas. For Padawan residents, the immediate question is not just the size of the package but when each project moves from approval or tender into visible work.

Bak Buan Kukuot 瀑布的早上，在瀑布现身以前就开始了。我会早点从古晋出发到 Kampung Sadir，因为 Bidayuh 村落、竹桥和仍在使用的农地，都是路线本身，不是赶到“真正景点”前必须忍耐的路段。 [image: 1789094013265-waterfall-resized.jpg] 来源：In My Tiny Boots 从 Sadir 走到瀑布约需 90 分钟或更久，途中会过溪，也会穿过耕作地。路旁的小 beri 棚可以让人休息；猪笼草和过去用来包米饭的阔叶，则说明为什么值得找熟悉路线的村民带路：这条山径同时连接农地与水道，不是从村落生活里切出来的观光步道。 [image: 1789094013824-falls2020-resized.jpg] 来源：In My Tiny Boots 尽头是有力量的两层瀑布和宽阔水潭，但上一层较难抵达，回村也还要花时间。较早的瀑布记录把 Sadir 周边几道瀑布、竹桥和农路放在同一片地景里；所以我会把水潭当成半日路线的转折，不会把它说成一下车就能游泳的溪边。 [image: 1789094014228-pitcher.jpg] 来源：In My Tiny Boots 瀑布附近有时会有简朴的丛林咖啡馆，热食或竹筒茶要看当天是否营业。这是社区行程的一部分，不是固定设施。周末尤其应预先安排村落向导，并把向导费用算入预算；天气、植被和村民使用情况都会改变路线，不要用国家公园木栈道的想象来规划。 [image: 1789094014308-stream.jpg] 来源：In My Tiny Boots 从古晋市中心算起，我会为车程、来回徒步和停留预留约 3 至 5 小时；单程开车通常约一小时或更久，视路况而定。村里的停车位有限，叫车前往却没有回程安排也不实际。穿抓地力好的鞋，带水、防蚊液、防水袋和替换衣物；下雨后岩石湿滑，不要靠近落水点逞强。当地徒步安排目前有平日和周末时段，但出发前仍要确认向导、路线和天气。 喜欢有村落背景、需要一点体力才到达的 Padawan 徒步者会适合这里；期待铺好平路、保证有厕所和咖啡馆，或一定能下水的人可能失望。若想加上 Annah Rais 或 Upper Padawan 其他村落，先确认回程还有足够天光。 砂拉越古晋 Padawan，Kampung Sadir ️ Google Maps：Kampung Sadir 如果是你，会把瀑布当成唯一目标，还是让村落山径决定这趟旅程的节奏？

A Bak Buan Kukuot morning starts before the waterfall appears. I would leave Kuching early for Kampung Sadir, because the Bidayuh village road, bamboo crossings and working plots are part of the journey rather than a delay before the “real” attraction. [image: 1789094013265-waterfall-resized.jpg] Source: In My Tiny Boots From Sadir, the walk takes about 90 minutes or more. The path crosses streams and cultivated ground, and a small beri hut offers a pause on the way. Pitcher plants and broad leaves once used for wrapping rice are the sort of details that make a local guide worthwhile: this trail is also a way into farmland, not a path cut out from village life. [image: 1789094013824-falls2020-resized.jpg] Source: In My Tiny Boots The reward is a powerful two-tier fall and a broad pool, but the upper tier is harder to reach and the return to the kampung still takes time. Older waterfall mapping describes several falls around Sadir, with bamboo bridges and farm trails connecting the wider landscape. I would treat the water as the turning point of a half-day route, not promise a quick roadside swim. [image: 1789094014228-pitcher.jpg] Source: In My Tiny Boots There may be a simple jungle café near the falls, with hot food or bamboo tea when it is operating. That is a community detail, not a guaranteed facility. Arrange a village guide ahead—especially on weekends—and budget for guide service, because the route changes with weather, vegetation and local access rather than following a national-park boardwalk. [image: 1789094014308-stream.jpg] Source: In My Tiny Boots Allow roughly 3–5 hours for the drive, hike, pause and return, and about an hour or more each way by car from central Kuching depending on the road. Parking in the kampung is limited; e-hailing is a poor return plan. Wear shoes with real grip, carry water, insect repellent, a dry bag and spare clothes, and be cautious around wet rock after rain. Current local hiking arrangements advertise weekday and weekend outings, but confirm the guide, route and weather before leaving. This is a good match for hikers who want a Padawan day with village context and a physical payoff. It will disappoint anyone expecting paved family access, reliable toilets, a fixed café or a guaranteed swimming session. Pair it with Annah Rais or another Upper Padawan stop only when daylight leaves room for the road home. Kampung Sadir, Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak ️ Google Maps: Kampung Sadir Would you make the waterfall the main goal, or let the village trail set the pace?

第一次找 Kampung Simuti 的新 tanju，我会先把它当成一座“村里做出来的观景台”，而不是突然出现在山里的度假村。它是一处面向绿地的开放式平台，必须经过 Upper Padawan 的乡村路线才会抵达；这里值得看的，不只是风景，也包括维护这片地方的人。若是我安排路线，会选白天慢慢到，不把一个正在生活的村落压缩成拍照打卡。 [image: 1788748436245-tanju-resized.jpg] 来源：New Sarawak Tribune Tanju 是这里对开放式廊台的称呼，项目名为 KUD Ngerat。它在 2026 年正式启用，定位是社区旅游产品；平台不只是给人站上去看景，也计划作为露营平台，让访客把时间留在村里和自然之间。你会看到平台刻意保持开阔，面向周围的绿色景观，而不是围绕商店或人工设施布置——这正是它存在的理由。 [image: 1788748436572-simuti1.jpg] 来源：Majestic Padawan 更值得读懂的是它怎样建成。工程起步获得 2 万令吉政府拨款，但 tanju 本身是 Kampung Simuti 村民通过 gotong-royong 合作完成的。未来完全运作后，村民发展与保安委员会（JKKK）预计负责管理，收入回到社区。这不是一段可以略过的背景资料：它说明这个平台尝试让乡村从自己的景观获得收入，同时把接待访客的主导权留在村里。 [image: 1788748436650-simuti2.jpg] 来源：Majestic Padawan 站在栏杆外看，你也能看见这个地方原本的样子。公开的步道与访客记录早已把 Kampung Simuti 视为 Padawan 的户外目的地，较早的社区照片则呈现出一个需要走进、穿过和相处的村落，而不是一座孤零零的景点。新 tanju 改变了这层关系：风景终于有了可以停下来的位置，村子也有了更清楚的理由迎接访客。第二阶段已经提出厕所、更衣室和瞭望塔计划，但设施仍在发展中，不宜把它想成已经完成的旅游综合体。 [image: 1788748436739-simuti3.jpg] 来源：Majestic Padawan 如果是我，会把它放进 Upper Padawan 白天路线，预留乡间车程，也尊重村里的生活节奏，并先确认 JKKK 当天能提供的进入与露营安排。喜欢社区主导的乡村停留、想在绿意里露营或理解旅游怎样从村民合作开始的人，会比较对味；期待有固定柜台、保证供应的餐饮、明确票价或完整一日设施的人，可能会失望。这个 tanju 才刚启用，配套还在增加，出发前先向村里确认安排会更实际。 Kampung Simuti，Upper Padawan，古晋，砂拉越 ️ Google Maps：Kampung Simuti, Padawan 如果路线顺路，你会把它排成 Padawan 慢游的一站，还是等露营配套更完整后再留宿？

The first thing to understand about Kampung Simuti’s new tanju is that it is not a resort dropped into the hills. It is an open-air verandah built by the village, reached as part of a rural Padawan drive where the view and the people who maintain it belong in the same story. The timber platform is the kind of place where I would arrive in daylight, let the greenery do the work, and resist turning a living village into a quick photo stop. [image: 1788748436245-tanju-resized.jpg] Source: New Sarawak Tribune Tanju is the local name for this verandah, known here as KUD Ngerat. It officially opened in 2026 as a community-based tourism product, with a practical purpose beyond a lookout: the platform is intended to host camping, so visitors can stay close to the landscape rather than simply pass through it. That explains the broad, uncluttered deck and the way the structure faces out over the surrounding green rather than toward a commercial attraction. [image: 1788748436572-simuti1.jpg] Source: Majestic Padawan The more important detail is how it came into being. The initial construction used a RM20,000 government allocation, but the tanju itself was built through gotong-royong by Kampung Simuti villagers. Once fully operational, the village JKKK is meant to manage it and return proceeds to the community. This is not background decoration: the platform is a small experiment in letting a rural settlement earn from its landscape while keeping control of the visitor experience locally. [image: 1788748436650-simuti2.jpg] Source: Majestic Padawan Look beyond the railing and you can read the older layer of the place. Public trail and visitor records already identify Kampung Simuti as a Padawan outdoor destination, while older community photographs show the village as a landscape to move through, not a single built attraction. The new tanju changes that relationship: it gives the scenery a place to pause, and gives the village a clearer reason to receive visitors. A second development phase has been announced for toilets, changing rooms and an observation tower, so expectations should stay realistic while those additions are unfinished. [image: 1788748436739-simuti3.jpg] Source: Majestic Padawan I would combine this with a daytime Upper Padawan route, allowing time for the road, village etiquette and whatever local arrangements the JKKK has confirmed. It suits travellers who want a quiet community-led stop, a camping possibility and a closer look at how rural tourism is assembled. It may disappoint anyone expecting a staffed visitor centre, guaranteed food service, fixed ticket counter or a polished all-day attraction. The tanju is newly opened, and facilities are still developing; check access and camping arrangements with the village before setting out. Kampung Simuti, Upper Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak ️ Google Maps: Kampung Simuti, Padawan Would you make this a slow Padawan stop, or stay overnight if the village camping arrangements suit your route?

Kampung Temurang is the kind of Padawan stop where the information centre matters as much as the trail. From Kuching, the drive takes about an hour; from the village centre, the Rafflesia site is roughly a 20-minute walk with a local guide. I would arrive ready to ask what is blooming, because the forest decides whether this is a flower day or a limestone-and-river day. [image: 1788489442506-temurang-1-resized.jpg] Source: Amazing Padawan The walk is not just a hunt for a giant flower. Temurang sits along Borneo Heights Road in the Braang Bidayuh landscape, where local stories place early settlements on Braang Mountain. The heritage trail links old settlement routes with the present villages of Temurang, Bidak and Braang Payang. That is why a guide adds real value: the rocks and paths are cultural landmarks as well as terrain. [image: 1788489443179-temurang-2-resized.jpg] Source: Amazing Padawan Look closely at Batu Berketis, the small upright limestone pinnacles locals call the Narrow Stones. Nearby Buk Benang is associated with Braang legend and ritual traces, while several caves in the limestone hills carry wartime stories connected to Japanese soldiers during the Second World War. These details turn a generic jungle walk into a landscape with memory. Do not enter caves or climb sharp rock without local direction. [image: 1788489443730-temurang-3-resized.jpg] Source: Amazing Padawan The Rafflesia is the seasonal bonus. Older local tourism material says Temurang can be a nearer alternative to Gunung Gading, but a bloom is never guaranteed; call or ask the village before building a whole day around it. The wider Padawan river system also hosts rafting routes: in the 2024 Padawan Raft Safari, Temurang was one of the starting points and Kampung Git the finish. [image: 1788489444571-temurang-4-resized.jpg] Source: Amazing Padawan I would pair Temurang with a Padawan countryside route, allowing half a day for the guide-led walk and extra time if a flower is open. It suits travellers who want community-led nature, Bidayuh history and uneven ground. It will disappoint anyone expecting a guaranteed bloom, a paved botanical garden or a self-guided photo loop. Wear proper shoes, bring water and confirm guide, trail and bloom conditions before leaving. Kampung Temurang, along Borneo Heights Road, Padawan, Sarawak ️ Google Maps: Kampung Temurang Would you plan around the Rafflesia season, or come for the rocks and the stories even when there is no bloom?

Padawan Biya拟建滤水系统，盼缓解旱季断水 Padawan Biya一带多个村庄目前仍依靠重力自流供水系统，遇上长时间干旱，水源就容易减少。当地提出在甘榜 Sapit 建设滤水供水系统，希望把较稳定的水源处理后，再输送给周边居民。 目前列入受惠范围的村庄包括甘榜 Nusa Raya、Kamas、Kiding、Kakas、Parang、Assum、Jaber 和 Sapit；方案也提到可延伸至附近的PGA营地、SK Kambug及其他村庄。 不过，这项工程目前仍是建议，尚未公布承包商、开工日期或最终接驳名单。报道也提到，Biya一带较大型的滤水计划早在2017年获批、拨款RM2亿7000万，但至今仍面对落实延误。居民暂时不能把“提出方案”当成即将恢复供水；真正需要追踪的是招标、施工和JBALB公布的供水安排。 在工程落实前，受影响家庭应继续准备旱季储水，并查看JBALB的古晋／Padawan供水通告；如果村内水源突然中断，也应通过官方渠道报告，方便确认是地方引水系统还是区域供水问题。 地点： Padawan Biya一带

A Semadang day begins with a road out of Kuching and ends with the satisfaction of being wet before lunch. I would choose it for rainforest scenery without a summit, while treating it as a guided river expedition rather than a floating picnic. [image: 1786932365785-semadang-homepage-5.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery The river corridor is the attraction: limestone walls, forested bends, village edges and current-led stretches. The locally based operator has run here since 2013 and combines locally sourced food with community knowledge, tying the trip to a living river landscape rather than an artificial rapid. [image: 1786932365836-semadang-kayak-river-29.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery The usual paddle is about 10 km and roughly three hours on the water, with a guide, safety briefing and equipment supplied. Expect splash, changing current and a kampung-style meal. Beginners and families suit the monitored pace; people wanting white-water adrenaline or complete independence may find it too gentle. [image: 1786932365891-semadang-kayak-river-37.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery Kampung Semadang is about an hour by road from central Kuching. Meet-at-river is simplest if driving; city pickup makes a full day. Confirm packages, pickup points, weather cancellations and river conditions before paying. Wear secured footwear, bring dry clothes and a waterproof bag, and leave time for the return road. [image: 1786932365946-semadang-waterfall.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery I would pair it with a relaxed Padawan day. It suits first-time paddlers and visitors wanting Borneo at water level, but will disappoint anyone expecting a guaranteed wildlife show, air-conditioning or a dry outing. After several bends, Kuching disappears and the river becomes the route.

A prolonged dry spell left about 500 residents in four Padawan villages short of water after their wells and gravity-fed systems dried up. [image: 1786669582960-20260814-padawan-water.jpg] The affected communities were Kampung Sitang, Kampung Biya Nusaraya, Kampung Biya Parang and Kampung Peremas. Their village chiefs channelled requests for help through the Padawan Sub-district Office after local water sources could no longer meet daily needs. At the time of the Aug 13 report, the Welfare Department had delivered bottled water to Kampung Biya Nusaraya and Kampung Biya Parang. That detail matters: assistance had started, but the report did not say that every affected household in all four villages had already received supplies. This was a rural-source shortage, not a citywide Kuching outage. Communities that depend on wells and gravity-fed systems can run short much earlier during a dry spell. Kampung Bangau, Kampung Petang and other upper Padawan villages were also identified as being at risk if dry weather continued. Residents facing the same problem should report it quickly through their village head or the Padawan Sub-district Office so demand can be recorded and aid coordinated. Official rural water notices can also be checked through JBALB Sarawak. Affected: Four Padawan villages, about 500 residents Photo: DayakDaily Sources: DayakDaily report · JBALB Sarawak

If you enjoy odd little nature stops more than polished tourist attractions, Pitcher Plant Garden at Kota Padawan is the kind of place that quietly wins you over. [image: 1785636507006-pitcher_sign.jpg] Source: Malaysia Traveller [image: 1785636507081-pitcher_bicalcarata.jpg] Source: Malaysia Traveller [image: 1785636507145-pitcher_rafflesiana.jpg] Source: Malaysia Traveller [image: 1785636507212-pitcher_green.jpg] Source: Malaysia Traveller [image: 1785636507280-pitcher_walk.jpg] Source: Malaysia Traveller What people seem to like most is how close-up everything feels. Malaysia Traveller calls it an excellent place to see many species of pitcher plants without going deep into the rainforest, and their photos show the garden more like a shaded plant nursery than a big park. KenshoQuest had the same reaction from a visitor angle: they were happy to see so many pitcher plants in different colours and sizes, especially after not spotting them in the wild. That is probably the best way to frame this place: not dramatic, but satisfying if you slow down and actually look at the plants. 360tour.asia is more practical about it, saying this is a good spot for a wide collection of pitcher plants if you are not planning a rainforest hunt. Dayak Wanderer also notes the garden is in Kota Padawan, roughly a 30-minute drive from Kuching, and mentions a collection of about 35 species and sub-species. My take: this is not a full-day attraction. It is a short, nerdy, photogenic stop. Go if you like plants, macro photos, unusual Sarawak flora, or if you are already heading towards 10th Mile / Padawan. Skip it if your group only wants air-cond, cafes and big facilities. Practical notes: Area: Kota Padawan, near the 10th Mile side Typical visit time: around 30-60 minutes Bring: mosquito repellent, water, and a phone/camera for close-up shots Listings online mention Monday closure and small entrance fees, but hours can change, so check with Padawan Municipal Council or the garden's latest page before driving out Would you visit a place just to see pitcher plants up close, or is this too niche for your weekend list?

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash near Puncak Borneo Prison. + +The accident happened along Jalan Mambong-Sikog-Sariq at about 6.15pm on Tuesday, July 28. + +[image: 1785298075798-kh_puncak_borneo_crash_20260729.jpg] + Source: DayakDaily / IPD Padawan + +## What police said + +Padawan District Police chief Superintendent Barry William said early investigations found the rider was on a Yamaha 135LC when he allegedly tried to overtake a car while going through a bend. + +The motorcycle then went into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck. + +Medical personnel confirmed the rider died at the scene. The 42-year-old pickup driver was not injured. + + Location: Jalan Mambong-Sikog-Sariq, near Puncak Borneo Prison, Padawan + Details: Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 + +Both vehicles were taken to the Padawan District Police Headquarters for further checks by Puspakom and the Chemistry Department. Police also said the rider was believed to have been riding without a valid driving licence. + + Source: DayakDaily + +What do you think?

Police say four raids around Kuching and Padawan broke up a methamphetamine trafficking syndicate. [image: 1783677862593-drugs-raid.jpg] Source: PDRM via DayakDaily What happened Sarawak police said seven people were arrested after four raids were carried out around Kuching and Padawan on July 3 and 4. The seizures totalled 26,965.95 grams of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of RM1.35 million. Police said the amount could supply about 134,500 users. Where the raids happened The raids covered Jalan Matang, Jalan Batu Kawa, Jalan Setia Raja and Jalan Tabuan Tranquillity. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects were aged between 25 and 46. Police also seized a motorcycle and a car under the Dangerous Drugs Act. Investigation The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Location: Kuching and Padawan Details: 7 arrested, RM1.35 million in suspected methamphetamine seized Source: DayakDaily What do you think?