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

Ever want to leave Kuching in the morning and be paddling under rainforest cliffs before lunch? Semadang Kayaking is exactly that kind of day out. [image: 1786932365785-semadang-homepage-5.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery [image: 1786932365836-semadang-kayak-river-29.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery [image: 1786932365891-semadang-kayak-river-37.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery [image: 1786932365946-semadang-waterfall.jpg] Photo source: Semadang Adventure official gallery What people seem to love most is not just the kayaking. It is the whole mood: quiet river, green limestone walls, guides who actually know the river, then a kampung-style meal after getting wet. TripAdvisor reviews on Semadang's own tour page keep repeating the same points: the guides are fun but professional, the 10km route feels scenic without being too hardcore, and the lunch plus complimentary photos make the day feel properly organised. Wanderlog lists Semadang Kayak at 4.4/5 from 59 reviews. Their highlighted reviews mention excellent guides, amazing views, pickup service, clean shower area and a lunch that visitors actually remember after the trip. Para Desa Borneo's guest feedback says the day is well planned from pickup to gear, guide, kayaking and lunch. The useful part: they also describe it as beginner-friendly, with safety briefing, life jackets and local guides who explain the Semadang River along the way. Semadang Adventure's testimonials are also very consistent: visitors talk about the bamboo chicken/local food, family-friendly experience, and staff making the day feel relaxed instead of stressful. So my honest take: this is a strong pick if you want nature without committing to a serious hike. You still need to be okay getting wet and carrying the kayak a short distance, but the river route is more chill adventure than extreme sport. Useful info: Location: Kampung Semadang / Padawan area, about 40km from Kuching and roughly 1 hour by road. Typical trip: around 10km to 10.5km, about 2.5 to 3 hours on the river. With hotel pickup, it usually becomes a full day plan, roughly 8:00am to late afternoon. Price reference: Semadang Adventure lists RM198/person for meet-in-Semadang and RM238/person with Kuching pickup. Para Desa Borneo lists adult around RM239 and child around RM144. Prices can change, so check before booking. Good for: beginners, families, visitors who want rainforest scenery, and Kuching people who want a proper outdoor day without flying anywhere. Bring: strapped shoes or water shoes, change of clothes, towel, insect repellent, sunscreen, waterproof bag, and a bottle you can refill. Small reminder: no life jacket, no kayak. Also skip slippers because some riverbank parts can be slippery. Would you try this as a chill weekend plan, or only when outstation friends come to Kuching?

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?