A 63-year-old woman who had been reported missing was found dead in a 10-foot-deep drain near Petra Jaya Health Clinic on Thursday morning. Members of the public found the woman before firefighters from the Petra Jaya station were called in at 9.34am. Bomba recovered her from the drain, completing the operation at 10.47am, and handed the body to police for further action. Police had been informed that she was feared missing the previous day after her child noticed she was gone. No details have been announced about how she entered the drain or what caused her death. The circumstances remain under police investigation. Families looking for a missing relative should report it promptly and share the person’s last known location with police. A deep drain is not a place to enter alone—call emergency services and keep clear of the scene.

SugarBun at Sukma is a practical Kuching stop I would keep in mind when a group wants familiar halal fast food with a little more local identity than a standard burger chain. The current menu leans into broasted chicken, savoury rice, Lak Lak plates, claypots and burgers. [image: 1787489564967-img0.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565151-img1.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565411-img2.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565603-img3.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image My practical pick would be the 2-piece chicken with savoury rice and fresh pickles (RM21.05 on the checked menu), or the 1-piece version at RM13.65 for a lighter meal. The Lak Lak chicken-and-fish plate was listed at RM23.15, while burgers started around RM6.20–RM7.30. Prices and availability can change. This suits families, halal-food seekers, students and anyone who needs a straightforward meal around Petra Jaya. I would go before the dinner rush, especially on Sunday, and allow a little time for popular chicken sets. The outlet is at Lot 29, Sukma Commercial Centre, Petra Jaya; the outlet contact is 013-827 3073. Parking is generally easier around the commercial-centre lots than in a mall, but the busiest period may still mean a short walk. Google Maps: Open in Google Maps Have you ordered the Lak Lak plate or the classic chicken-and-rice set here?

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak 是我很喜欢的一种城市小景点：它是真正运作中的公共图书馆，同时有湖、草地和可以放慢脚步的空间。 它不是那种要占满半天的热门地标，但天气热、想找安静地方，或行程中需要一个低消费休息点时很好用。 [image: 1784686035384-pustaka_01_commons_front.jpg] 来源: Wikimedia Commons / Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035473-pustaka_02_commons_lake.jpg] 来源: Wikimedia Commons / Librarydoctor, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035548-pustaka_03_kta_lake.jpg] 来源: KTA Sarawak project gallery [image: 1784686035642-pustaka_04_tatknows_dome.jpg] 来源: Tatknows Sarawak State Library listing 为什么值得停 这里最实际的是室内外可以互换。我会先绕 Pustaka Park 和湖边走一圈，热起来再进馆吹冷气。图书馆本身比单纯拍建筑更值得：这里是工作的公共空间，有阅读区和砂拉越主题馆藏，所以要把它当图书馆，不是可以大声聊天的商场。 家庭、学生、爱看书的人，以及下午有空档的旅客会最适合。若你想看强烈地标或完整博物馆展览，这里就不是首选。我的判断是：这是一个便宜、舒服的 reset 行程，适合和 Petra Jaya 或北岸路线组合；但不值得只为拍一张照片横跨古晋。 我会怎样安排 从市中心出发，可叫车或驾车前往 Petra Jaya、Jalan Stadium 旁的 Jalan Pustaka。停车比较实际，入口位置出发前看当前地图 listing。湖边和建筑预留 60 至 90 分钟；如果要坐下来阅读或使用设施，就再加时间。傍晚较适合户外散步，下雨时则以室内为主。 我在 2026-08-24 查看官方图书馆网站，页面仍可访问。现有资料列出的时间是星期一至五 10am–7pm、周末 9am–6pm，公共假期关闭；不过活动、维修或特定房间安排可能改变，出发前要再看官网，不要假设户外空间和图书馆完全同一时间开放。 公共图书馆一般免费入场；活动、特别房间或特别展览可能另有规则。请保持安静、穿着得体，也不要未经允许拍摄读者。

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is one of my favourite kinds of city stop: a real public library that also gives you a lake, lawn and an easy place to slow down. It is not a headline attraction, but it works well when the day needs shade, quiet or a change of pace. [image: 1784686035384-pustaka_01_commons_front.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035473-pustaka_02_commons_lake.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Librarydoctor, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035548-pustaka_03_kta_lake.jpg] Source: KTA Sarawak project gallery [image: 1784686035642-pustaka_04_tatknows_dome.jpg] Source: Tatknows Sarawak State Library listing What makes the stop worthwhile The useful combination is indoors and outdoors. I would first walk around Pustaka Park and the lake, then move inside when the heat builds. The library is the stronger reason to come than the photo alone: it is a working public space with reading areas and Sarawak-focused collections, so visitors should keep voices low and treat it like a library rather than a leisure mall. Families, students, readers and travellers with a spare afternoon will get the most from it. If you want a dramatic landmark or a full day of museum galleries, choose another stop. My verdict: a good low-cost reset, especially paired with Petra Jaya or the north-bank route, but not a destination to cross the city for a single photograph. A simple plan From central Kuching, use e-hailing or drive towards Jalan Pustaka off Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya. Parking is the practical option; confirm the best entrance on the current map listing. I would allow 60–90 minutes for the lake and building, longer if you plan to read or use facilities. Late afternoon is more comfortable for the outdoor loop, while the interior is the safer option during rain. The official library site was reachable when checked on 2026-08-24. The published schedule in the existing listing says Monday–Friday 10am–7pm and weekends 9am–6pm, with public holidays closed, but hours and access to particular rooms can change for events or maintenance. Check the official site before leaving and do not assume the outdoor areas follow the library’s exact hours. Entry to the public library areas is generally free; programmes, special rooms or events may have their own rules. Keep the place tidy, dress appropriately and do not photograph readers without permission.

You know that one building across the Sarawak River that every Kuching visitor ends up photographing? Yep, the big umbrella-shaped one. The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building, or DUN Sarawak, is not really a "walk inside and explore every room" kind of attraction. It is more like Kuching's postcard background: best enjoyed from the Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, the river taxi, or the opposite bank when the light hits nicely. [image: 1783822106313-dun-kuching-sign.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106443-dun-river-day.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106561-dun-flag-river.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106703-dun-bridge-night.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh What I like about it is the timing game. Daytime gives you the full shape, the Sarawak flag, and the river view. Sunset is when the roof starts to look warmer. At night, with the lights and reflection, it suddenly feels like the whole riverfront changed mood. A few visitor notes line up with that. Trip.com reviewers rate it 4.9/5 from 15 reviews and one visitor said it is visible from much of the city centre, beautiful in both day and night, but not open for casual public entry. Wanderlog also lists it as a 4.7/5 Google-rated spot from 245 reviews, with people highlighting the riverside setting, sunset view, Darul Hana Bridge connection, and the fact that it is more for admiring and photographing than wandering inside. DBKU's own page confirms it sits in Petra Jaya between The Astana and Fort Margherita, opened on 27 July 2009, and that the umbrella-like roof is one of Sarawak's iconic monuments. Small reality check: do not come expecting a museum visit. This is an active government building. The better plan is simple: walk the Waterfront, cross Darul Hana Bridge if you want the closer angle, take photos, then continue to Fort Margherita or Kampung Boyan for food. Quick tips: Best time: late afternoon, sunset, or after dark Best view: Kuching Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, or river taxi Entry: the outside view is the main experience; do not assume casual indoor access Nearby: The Astana, Fort Margherita, Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Photo tip: include the river or the bridge, otherwise the building looks a bit too flat in photos Have you taken a better shot of DUN from the Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, or boat ride? Drop your angle. Kuching people always know the nicer photo spot.