'For the first time in my career, a state government handed me a cheque instead of asking for allocations.'

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made this remark at the State-level Gawai Dayak 2026 Gala Dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Sunday night, after Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas presented him with a RM1.8 billion cheque from the Sarawak government.

The cheque relates to the Bintulu Port regulatory handover — a major MA63 milestone that officially transferred control to Sarawak.

Anwar said the gesture proves that when a state is managed well, with competent leadership and sound fiscal governance, it can deliver. He specifically saluted Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his team.

He also addressed critics in Peninsular Malaysia who have opposed devolving strategic assets back to East Malaysia under MA63, arguing that Sarawak has developed the institutional maturity to manage major infrastructure on its own.

'Throughout my time leading the government, despite complex negotiations, there has never been a single threat or ultimatum from Sarawak. This is the true spirit of consensus, maturity, and understanding of the Federal Constitution,' he added.

Anwar also touched on international diplomacy, revealing that Malaysia secured a 20-year energy supply guarantee from Russia, won the management of Gas Fields 9 and 10 in Turkmenistan through PETRONAS, and that Japan has requested similar long-term gas supply agreements.

Location: BCCK, Kuching
Details: RM1.8 billion cheque from Sarawak govt; Bintulu Port handover; MA63 progress; PM praises Sarawak leadership

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think about the progress of MA63 talks?

「直接向砂水务公司投诉」— 南市市长拿督黄鸿圣呼吁民众遇到黄水或水供问题时，通过正式管道举报，确保当局能更快处理。

古晋 — 古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣呼吁民众，若遇到水质浑浊或水供问题，应直接向 砂拉越水务公司（Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd） 正式投诉。

他在周六的 Facebook 直播「Shall WEE Talk」中透露，截至6月17日，砂水务公司已接获 270宗投诉。

「大家可以通过他们的网站投诉，无论是要 flushing 还是面对任何水供问题，都可以直接反映，」他说。

黄鸿圣也提到，砂水务公司即将把客户服务柜台搬迁至 古晋城市转型中心（UTC），为民众提供更便捷的服务。

同时他呼吁民众理性面对问题，不要只会在社交媒体上发泄情绪，而是提供有用资讯给相关部门，一起解决问题。

示意图：厨房水龙头流出黄水（Borneo Post）

地点： 古晋
详情： 砂水务公司已接获270宗投诉。民众可通过 sarawakwater.com 正式投诉。

新闻来源： Borneo Post

你觉得呢？

"Lodge formal complaints" — Mayor Wee Hong Seng says reporting directly to Sarawak Water helps ensure faster action on murky water and supply problems.

KUCHING — Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is urging residents to file formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they face water supply issues, including murky or yellow water.

Speaking during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' on Saturday, Wee revealed that Sarawak Water had received 270 complaints as of June 17.

"Make a complaint via their website should you need flushing or face any water supply issues," he said.

The mayor also noted that Sarawak Water will soon relocate its customer service counter to the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Kuching for better accessibility.

File photo: Kitchen sink tap discharging murky water (Borneo Post)

Location: Kuching
Details: Sarawak Water has received 270 water quality complaints. Public urged to report through proper channels at sarawakwater.com instead of venting on social media.

Source: Borneo Post

What do you think?

「直接向砂水务公司投诉」— 南市市长拿督黄鸿圣呼吁民众遇到黄水或水供问题时，通过正式管道举报，确保当局能更快处理。

古晋 — 古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣呼吁民众，若遇到水质浑浊或水供问题，应直接向 砂拉越水务公司（Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd） 正式投诉。

他在周六的 Facebook 直播「Shall WEE Talk」中透露，截至6月17日，砂水务公司已接获 270宗投诉。

「大家可以通过他们的网站投诉，无论是要 flushing 还是面对任何水供问题，都可以直接反映，」他说。

黄鸿圣也提到，砂水务公司即将把客户服务柜台搬迁至 古晋城市转型中心（UTC），为民众提供更便捷的服务。

同时他呼吁民众理性面对问题，不要只会在社交媒体上发泄情绪，而是提供有用资讯给相关部门，一起解决问题。

示意图：厨房水龙头流出黄水（Borneo Post）

地点： 古晋
详情： 砂水务公司已接获270宗投诉。民众可通过 sarawakwater.com 正式投诉。

新闻来源： Borneo Post

你觉得呢？

"Lodge formal complaints" — Mayor Wee Hong Seng says reporting directly to Sarawak Water helps ensure faster action on murky water and supply problems.

KUCHING — Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is urging residents to file formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they face water supply issues, including murky or yellow water.

Speaking during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' on Saturday, Wee revealed that Sarawak Water had received 270 complaints as of June 17.

"Make a complaint via their website should you need flushing or face any water supply issues," he said.

The mayor also noted that Sarawak Water will soon relocate its customer service counter to the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Kuching for better accessibility.

File photo: Kitchen sink tap discharging murky water (Borneo Post)

Location: Kuching
Details: Sarawak Water has received 270 water quality complaints. Public urged to report through proper channels at sarawakwater.com instead of venting on social media.

Source: Borneo Post

What do you think?

The Astana first appears as a white shape across the Sarawak River, so I would treat it as a view with a story—not promise a palace tour that does not exist. Start on the Kuching Waterfront near sunset, when the river separates the public promenade from the Governor’s residence and makes the old power geography easy to read.

Charles Brooke built the house in 1870 as a wedding gift for Margaret Alice Lili de Windt. That private beginning matters: the building was not simply an administrative block, but a family home for the second White Rajah and his Ranee. Margaret later wrote My Life in Sarawak, giving the residence a personal voice that is easy to lose when it is reduced to a white colonial façade.

View from the Waterfront — classic white colonial architecture

Before bridges joined the riverbanks, the crossing was by small boat. The Astana’s position opposite the old town therefore tells two stories at once: it was an elite residence separated from the trading waterfront, yet it remained tied to the river traffic that made Kuching work. A short boat ride may be available for the gardens when the service is operating, but access, fare and landing arrangements can change; the main residence is not open for ordinary public visits.

Front view with lush green lawn

I would allow 20–40 minutes for the opposite-bank view, or pair it with Main Bazaar, Darul Hana Bridge and the Waterfront for a fuller heritage walk. The Astana suits travellers who enjoy architecture, river history and a strong exterior photograph. It will disappoint anyone expecting rooms, exhibitions or a guaranteed garden admission, so check the latest public notice or boat operator before planning a crossing and do not rely on an old RM1 reference.

The Astana sitting gracefully by the Sarawak River

The best route is simple: walk the south-bank promenade in daylight, pause when the white building catches the evening light, then continue to the bridge or return through the old town for dinner. E-hailing is easier than searching for parking during events, and the riverfront is exposed to sudden rain. Night lighting can be attractive, but it is not a fixed promise—weather, civic events and maintenance can change what you see.

Close-up of the building details

The Astana earns a place in a Kuching itinerary because its distance is part of the meaning: a palace seen across the same river that carried trade, people and political change. If you want an indoor attraction, choose a museum instead; if you like a quiet historical pause and understand the boundary between viewing and entering, this is a rewarding short stop.

古晋河滨公园对岸那栋白色建筑，最适合当成一段隔着河阅读的历史，而不是一场可以随时进去参观的皇宫之旅。傍晚从河滨步道出发，先看 Astana 如何和旧城隔水相望，再决定要不要把它排进更长的老城路线。

Astana 建于1870年，是第二代白拉者 Charles Brooke 送给妻子 Margaret Alice Lili de Windt 的结婚礼物。这个起点让它不只是白色殖民建筑：它曾经是白拉者和 Ranee 的家庭居所，而 Margaret 后来写下《My Life in Sarawak》，为这栋房子留下比较少见的私人视角。

从河滨公园望向 Astana，经典的白色殖民建筑

在桥梁出现以前，两岸靠小船往来。Astana 的位置因此很有意思：它一方面代表与贸易河岸分开的权力空间，另一方面又离不开让古晋运作起来的河流交通。若渡船服务当日开放，游客可能可以短程过河看花园，但船班、收费和登陆安排都会变，官邸主楼则不对一般公众开放。出发前要看最新公共通知或直接问船家，别把旧资料里的 RM1 当成现况。

Astana 正面视角，绿草如茵

我会为对岸观景预留20至40分钟，再把 Main Bazaar、Darul Hana Bridge 和河滨公园接成一条文化路线。喜欢建筑、河流历史和安静拍照的人会觉得刚好；期待入内看房间、展览，或期待花园一定开放的人，可能会失望。Astana 的价值在于理解边界，而不是假装这里是普通博物馆。

从不同角度看 Astana，坐落在砂拉越河畔

最顺的走法是白天沿南岸慢走，等白色建筑接住傍晚光线，再继续过桥或回老城吃饭。活动时段叫车通常比找停车位轻松；河边无遮蔽，阵雨也来得快。夜间灯光有时很漂亮，但会受天气、公共活动和维修影响，不能当成固定节目。

建筑细节近距离拍摄

Astana 值得放进古晋路线，是因为它隔着同一条曾经运送货物、人和政治变化的河流，让历史保持一点距离。若你想进室内慢慢看，改排博物馆；若你喜欢在老城散步中停下来读一栋建筑，这里会是很好的短暂停顿。

超过5000名参与者、114支队伍昨日涌上古晋街头，参与砂拉越级达雅节 'Niti Daun' 2026 游行，场面壮观，文化气息浓厚。

从敦朱加购物中心到古晋 Square Tower 的1.2公里路段，被羽毛、银饰和锣鼓声淹没，呈现出一幅活生生的砂拉越文化画卷。

砂拉越总理拿督巴丁宜丹斯里阿邦佐哈里于下午2时45分亲临现场，为这场盛大游行挥旗开幕。副总理拿督阿玛道格拉斯乌加恩巴斯与夫人拿督多琳玛扬也一同出席见证。

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砂拉越总理阿邦佐哈里带领 Niti Daun 文化游行队伍。

游行开始前，举行了神圣的 miring 和 Ngerandang 仪式——这是达雅族的传统，旨在净化道路、祈求平安与祝福。

游行亮点：

• 99个步行队伍 + 15辆精心装饰的文化花车
• 砂拉越Gagung俱乐部勇士开路
• 伊班、比达友、乌鲁民族的传统服饰展示
• 达雅文化基金会、敦朱加基金会、SDNU、DBNA、FORUM、KDCA等机构参与

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身穿传统盛装的伊班妇女参与 Niti Daun 游行。

今年的主题 "Segulai Sejalai"（团结一致） 充分体现了社区共庆的精神。数千民众沿街围观，欢呼拍照。

花车比赛成绩：

• 冠军（RM10,000）： Kampung Gumbang Bau 文化团
• 亚军（RM5,000）： Semban Ring Lady 队伍
• 季军（RM3,000）： 砂拉越原住民联合会（GOAS）
• 安慰奖（各RM1,000）： Bisaya 锣乐团 & ASADIA 总部

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副总理道格拉斯乌加为花车比赛优胜者颁奖。

道格拉斯副总理对游行的多元文化表示惊叹，特别提到一些较少见的族群如 Remun 和 Tagal 社区也参与了这次盛会。

"Niti Daun" 传统上是在巴类、加帛、巴当艾和鲁勃安都的长屋中，于达雅节期间举行的仪式。昨日这场游行将这一古老传统从长屋走廊带到了古晋都市街头，象征着文化传承与演变的强大力量。

地点： 古晋河滨公园 — 敦朱加到 Square Tower
详情： 砂拉越级达雅节 Niti Daun 2026 | 114支队伍 | 5,000名参与者

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

Over 5,000 participants in 114 contingents took over Kuching streets yesterday for the Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak 'Niti Daun' 2026 procession — a spectacular showcase of Dayak culture, heritage, and unity.

The 1.2-kilometre stretch from Tun Jugah Shopping Complex to the historic Square Tower came alive with feathers, silver ornaments, and beating gongs under the hot afternoon sun.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially flagged off the grand march at 2.45pm, joined by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and his wife Dato Doreen Mayang.

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Sarawak Premier Abang Johari leading the Niti Daun cultural march from Tun Jugah to Kuching Waterfront.

Before the parade began, a sacred miring and Ngerandang ritual was performed — a Dayak tradition to spiritually cleanse the pathway and invoke blessings.

The procession featured:

• 99 walking groups and 15 intricately decorated cultural floats
• Warriors from Kelab Gagung Sarawak leading the vanguard
• Maidens and elders in authentic Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu traditional attire
• Delegations from DCF, Tun Jugah Foundation, SDNU, DBNA, FORUM, and KDCA

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Iban women in full traditional regalia during the Niti Daun parade.

This year's theme, "Segulai Sejalai" (Together in Unity), reflected the spirit of togetherness as thousands of onlookers lined the streets, cheering and snapping photos.

Float Competition Winners:

• Champion (RM10,000): Kumpulan Kebudayaan Kampung Gumbang Bau
• Runner-up (RM5,000): Semban Ring Lady contingent
• Third (RM3,000): Gabungan Orang Asal Samarahan (GOAS)
• Consolation (RM1,000 each): Bisaya Gong Orchestra Limbang & ASADIA HQ

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Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah presenting prizes to the float competition winners.

Deputy Premier Uggah expressed amazement at the diversity on display, noting the emergence of rarely-seen ethnic groups such as the Remun and Tagal communities.

"Niti Daun" was historically performed during major Gawai festivals in longhouses across Baleh, Kapit, Batang Ai, and Lubok Antu. Yesterday's parade brought this ancient tradition from the longhouse ruai onto the urban streets of Kuching — a powerful symbol of cultural preservation and evolution.

Location: Kuching Waterfront — Tun Jugah to Square Tower
Details: Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak Niti Daun 2026 | 114 contingents | 5,000 participants

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

砂拉越政府计划在古晋湿地公园设立一个占地约100英亩的鳄鱼保护区，专门安置从住宅区捕获的鳄鱼，同时解决日益严重的人鳄冲突问题。

砂拉越城市规划、土地管理与环境部副部长拿督连达立夫表示，政府已在古晋湿地公园范围内选定一片约100英亩的地段，并将兴建围栏防止鳄鱼离开保护区范围。

任何从住宅区迁移的鳄鱼都会被送到这里安置。

这项宣布跟上周 古晋河滨公园 出现鳄鱼捕食鸽子的影片有关。该视频在网上疯传，引发民众对公共安全的担忧。

其他鳄鱼保护区地点包括：

• 中央区： 斯杜古岛（Pulau Seduku）、鲁巴河（Batang Lupar）、拉让红树林国家公园
• 北砂区： 实务的（Sibuti）、老越（Lawas）、林梦（Limbang）

砂拉越林业机构（SFC）目前已展开鳄鱼迁移行动，针对对长屋及甘榜居民构成威胁的鳄鱼进行捕捉。

连达立夫也提醒民众保持警惕，遵守警示牌，并使用 Sarawak Croc Watch 手机应用举报鳄鱼出没。

地点： 古晋湿地公园
详情： 百亩保护区、围栏、全砂迁移计划

新闻来源： DayakDaily

图片来源：Pixabay（示意图）

你觉得这样的做法可行吗？

Sarawak's deputy minister has confirmed plans for a 100-acre crocodile sanctuary at Kuching Wetlands — part of a broader strategy to manage growing human-crocodile conflicts across the state.

Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the government has identified the site in the Kuching Wetland area, with fencing planned to keep relocated crocodiles contained within the sanctuary.

Any crocodiles removed from residential areas will be sent there.

The announcement follows a viral video showing a crocodile hunting pigeons at Kuching Waterfront last week, raising public alarm about the presence of large reptiles in popular areas.

For central Sarawak, sanctuary sites include Pulau Seduku, Batang Lupar, and Rajang Mangrove National Park. In northern Sarawak, locations in Sibuti, Lawas and Limbang have been proposed.

The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is already carrying out relocation and removal operations targeting crocodiles identified as threats to villages and longhouse communities.

Len Talif also reminded the public to stay vigilant, follow warning signs, and use the Sarawak Croc Watch app to report sightings.

Location: Kuching Wetlands, Sarawak
Details: 100-acre sanctuary, fencing, statewide relocation plan

Source: DayakDaily

Source: Pixabay (illustration)

What do you think — is this the right approach to manage croc populations?

St Joseph’s Cathedral is easy to miss if you only judge it from the road. I would put it into a slow old-town walk: the tent-like 1969 building, coloured glass and a living parish make it more interesting than a quick exterior photo suggests.

The present cathedral replaced the earlier Gothic church. That contrast is the useful part of the visit: the site carries Kuching’s Catholic history, while the current building chooses a bold modern form rather than trying to imitate a European cathedral.

Source: St Joseph’s Cathedral Kuching

Inside, the stained-glass windows are the detail I would prioritise. They bring colour into a large, restrained interior, but this remains an active place of worship, not a museum arranged for visitors. Go quietly, avoid photographing people during services, and accept that access may be limited when Mass or parish activities are underway.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Who should add it?

Architecture fans, visitors interested in Kuching’s religious history and anyone wanting a calm pause between the Waterfront and Padungan will get the most from it. Families can manage a short stop, but I would not promise children an attraction with lots of exhibits.

Source: The Borneo Architecture Journal

My route would be Main Bazaar or the Waterfront → St Joseph’s Cathedral → Padungan, with Carpenter Street and nearby food stops fitted around the church schedule. From the central area, walking is practical; e-hailing is easier with elders or in heavy rain. Parking is limited and can be affected by services, so do not treat the church compound as guaranteed tourist parking.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Practical check before you go

• Time: Allow 20–40 minutes for a respectful visit; longer only if you are attending a service.
• Entry: No general tourist ticket is listed; worship access is not the same as unrestricted sightseeing.
• Opening information: The parish website is active and currently lists cathedral events, including a September 2026 ordination. Check its Mass and parish notices on the day because service times and access can change.
• Status check — 2026-08-26: The official parish site and current Google Maps listing indicate an active cathedral; I found no reliable closure, relocation or renovation notice. Tripadvisor reviews remain an independent visitor signal, but neither reviews nor this post should replace the parish’s same-day notice.

My verdict: worth a thoughtful 20-minute detour, especially as part of the old-town–Padungan route. Come for the architecture and atmosphere, but behave like a guest in a working church rather than a customer at a sightseeing venue.

St Joseph’s Cathedral 古晋圣若瑟主教座堂，最适合放进老城区慢慢走的路线，不是专程冲去拍一张外观照。现在这座像“大帐篷”的现代建筑，和彩色玻璃、仍在使用的教堂空间放在一起看，比路边匆匆一瞥更有意思。

现有建筑取代了早期哥特式教堂；我觉得这里最值得看的，正是这段反差：地点保留了古晋天主教历史，建筑却没有照搬欧洲教堂样式，而是用1969年的现代设计重新表达。

来源： St Joseph’s Cathedral Kuching

入内后我会先看彩色玻璃窗。光线落进简洁开阔的内部，颜色很有记忆点。不过这里是正在运作的礼拜场所，不是为游客布置的博物馆；弥撒或教会活动期间，参观范围可能改变，也不应拍摄正在礼拜的人。

来源： Wikimedia Commons

适合谁？

喜欢建筑、想了解古晋宗教历史，或想在河滨公园和 Padungan 之间找一个安静停顿的人，最容易喜欢这里。亲子可以短暂停留，但不要把它想成有很多展品的互动景点。

来源： The Borneo Architecture Journal

如果是我，会这样排：Main Bazaar 或河滨公园 → St Joseph’s Cathedral → Padungan，再把 Carpenter Street 和附近吃东西的时间穿插进去。市中心走路可以到；带长辈或遇到大雨则叫车更舒服。停车位不要想当然，弥撒时段和教会活动可能让教堂范围不适合游客停车。

来源： Wikimedia Commons

出发前要核对

• 建议停留： 20至40分钟；若要参加礼拜，按完整仪式另留时间。
• 费用： 没有看到一般游客门票；可进入礼拜场所，不代表任何时间都能自由参观。
• 开放资讯： 堂区官网仍在更新，并列出包括2026年9月晋铎弥撒在内的教堂活动。当天出发前要看最新弥撒时间和通知，开放安排可能随礼拜或活动调整。
• 状态核对 — 2026-08-26： 堂区官网与当前 Google Maps 资料都显示教堂仍在运作；没有找到可靠的关闭、搬迁或装修公告。Tripadvisor 可作独立游客讯号，但不能取代堂区当天通知。

我的判断：值得作为老城区到 Padungan 路线中的20分钟安静小站。 来看建筑和氛围就好，同时记得自己是在一座仍有礼拜的教堂里作客，不是进入一间普通打卡场馆。

️ 古晋人注意！近期有一名本地女子通过社交媒体兜售日常用品，包括奶粉、尿片、药物和家居用品，目前已有14人投诉付了钱却没收到货，损失总额超过 RM80,000！

砂拉越消费者协会（PPS）主席 Dr Wynson Ong 透露，截至6月17日，他们已接获14宗消费者投诉，以及一宗药房的投诉，怀疑为同一人所为。

Ong 表示，这名卖家最初确实有发货给部分买家，建立信任后吸引更多人下单，尤其是她开出的价格比市价更便宜。

"但几次成功交易后，买家付款却再也没有收到货物。"

其中一宗药房案件更夸张——对方提交了一张不反映实际付款金额的收据，疑似伪造付款凭证。

"14名消费者加一间药房，损失超过8万令吉，甚至可能达到数十万令吉，这件事绝不能轻视。" Ong 强调。

消费者协会提醒大家：

• 不要急着付款
• 不要转账到个人银行户口，除非确认卖家信誉
• 查清楚卖家背景
• 使用可追踪的付款方式

警方商业罪案调查组已介入调查。

如有相关情报，可联络 PPS：017-7109299

消费者警惕心，是防诈骗的第一道防线。

地点： 古晋
详情： 网购诈骗，14人受害，损失超 RM80,000

新闻来源： Borneo Post

你或身边的朋友有遇过类似情况吗？

Kuching shoppers beware — online purchases from a local seller on social media have led to losses exceeding RM80,000, with at least 14 victims reporting they paid but never received their items.

The Sarawak Consumers Association (PPS) said it received 14 consumer complaints and one pharmacy complaint as of June 17, linked to a local woman suspected of selling daily necessities — including infant formula, diapers, medicines, and household items — through social media platforms.

PPS president Dr Wynson Ong said the total reported losses amounted to RM80,509.98, with more complaints still being verified.

According to PPS, some buyers initially received their orders, which built trust and encouraged repeat purchases — especially since the seller offered promotional prices lower than market rates.

"However, after several successful transactions, payments were made but the goods were no longer delivered," Ong said.

In one case involving a pharmacy, the same individual was alleged to have made an invalid payment by submitting a receipt that didn't reflect the actual payment amount.

Ong said the number of complaints shows the matter cannot be taken lightly.

"When 14 consumers and a pharmacy are involved, with losses exceeding RM80,000 and potentially reaching hundreds of thousands, this matter cannot be taken lightly."

PPS advised shoppers to:

• Avoid rushing into payments
• Do not transfer money to personal bank accounts without verifying seller legitimacy
• Check seller backgrounds
• Use traceable payment methods

The Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) is expected to investigate.

Anyone with information can contact PPS at 017-7109299.

Consumer awareness is the first line of defence against online scams.

Location: Kuching, Sarawak
Details: 14+ victims, RM80,509.98 lost to online shopping scam

Source: Borneo Post

What do you think? Have you or someone you know encountered this scam?

古晋河滨公园出现鳄鱼猎食鸽子的画面被拍下，视频在社交媒体疯传，砂旅游部长拿督斯里阿都卡林促请砂森林局立即采取行动。

阿都卡林今天（6月19日）出席砂拉越州图书馆活动后向记者表示，这段视频证明该鳄鱼并非温顺动物，而是活跃的捕食者。

"我看到那条鳄鱼吃鸽子的视频。这说明它不是一只驯服的鳄鱼。"

他警告说："如果有小孩在那条河游泳，可能会被鳄鱼吃掉。"

阿都卡林呼吁 砂拉越森林局（SFC） 立即插手处理。SFC 之前在砂拉越河上的水上清真寺（Masjid India）附近多次展开捕鳄行动，已将多只鳄鱼转移到马当的保护区。

阿都卡林相信这是另一只新来的鳄鱼，因为之前的鳄鱼已经被清走了。

砂拉越河一带长期有鳄鱼踪迹，尤其在水上清真寺下方。但这次的猎食画面被拍下并疯传，再次引发公众对古晋最热门旅游景点安全问题的关注。

地点： 古晋河滨公园 / 水上清真寺（Masjid India）
详情： 鳄鱼猎食鸽子视频广传，部长促SFC尽快行动。SFC之前已在该区捕获多只鳄鱼。
新闻来源： DayakDaily / Borneo Post

你觉得古晋河滨公园还安全吗？

A large crocodile was filmed hunting and devouring a pigeon at the Kuching Waterfront, prompting a Cabinet minister to call for immediate action.

A viral video circulating on social media shows the reptile stalking and catching its prey near the popular tourist promenade, just metres from where families walk daily.

Tourism Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the footage proves the crocodile is an active predator and not a passive bystander.

"I've seen that video of the crocodile eating the pigeon. That means that crocodile is not a very tame one," he told reporters after an event at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak today (June 19).

"If there are kids swimming in that river, they might end up being eaten by the crocodile," he warned.

The minister has called on the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) to take immediate action. SFC had previously conducted capture-and-relocate operations near the floating mosque along the Sarawak River, removing several crocodiles to a sanctuary in Matang.

Abdul Karim believes this is likely a new crocodile that has moved into the area.

Crocodile sightings along the Sarawak River are not new — the reptiles have long been known to gather beneath the floating mosque. But this latest incident, captured on video, has revived public concern over safety at one of Kuching's busiest tourist spots.

Location: Kuching Waterfront / Masjid India (floating mosque)
Details: Viral video shows crocodile hunting pigeon. Minister urges SFC to act. SFC had previously caught multiple crocs in same area.
Source: DayakDaily / Borneo Post

What do you think? Is the Kuching Waterfront safe?

This is a test.

When a Kuching landmark looks like a giant umbrella hovering above Jalan Taman Budaya, I want to see it at walking speed, not just from a passing car. Kuching Civic Centre works well as a city-history stop: the building opened on 1 August 1988, spent years looking neglected, and has now entered a new chapter after restoration.

Source: Wikipedia

I would pair it with the Sarawak Museum area and allow half a day rather than make a special trip only for the tower. The 74-metre structure and its viewing platform were designed to give broad views over Kuching, Mount Serapi and Mount Santubong. Older descriptions still say the tower has been closed for years, so they should not be treated as the current visit plan.

Source: TripAdvisor

The important update is that the centre was announced to reopen to the public on 13 July 2026 after an upgrade and restoration project costing about RM5 million. Community activities, recreation and food stalls were expected to return, while Planetarium Sultan Iskandar and PetroSains Playmart give families an indoor option if the weather turns. The umbrella-shaped tower remains the visual star, but the reopened complex is more than a photo backdrop.

Source: KuchingBorneo

I would still confirm the exact facility schedule before leaving. Reopening the centre does not automatically guarantee that the observation deck is open all day: the works included re-roofing the main tower, and the tower, planetarium, children’s facilities and food stalls may operate on different timetables. Check the latest venue notice or same-day listing, especially if the view is the reason you are going.

Source: Borneo Post

Plan on 45–90 minutes for the grounds and whichever facilities are operating. A short ride from central Kuching is the easiest approach; walkers can link it with Jalan Taman Budaya, the museum precinct and Padang Merdeka. The outdoor setting may be freely accessible, but admission, hours and temporary closures belong to each facility and can change.

Visitors wanting a guaranteed panoramic lift to the top may be disappointed. For anyone interested in how a city landmark is being brought back into public use, though, Civic Centre is now a more timely stop than the old “white elephant” label suggests.

如果你在古晋市区安排一段不赶时间的散步，Jalan Taman Budaya 的 Kuching Civic Centre 很适合当作“看城市怎么留下痕迹”的一站。它那把伞一样张开的高塔，远看像 UFO；走近之后，真正有意思的是它从 1988 年的城市地标，经历修复，再重新回到公共生活的过程。

来源：Wikipedia

我会从市中心走过去或直接叫车，把它和 Sarawak Museum 一带排在同一个半天路线里。建筑正式于 1988 年 8 月 1 日启用，塔身的观景平台曾经是看 Kuching、Mount Serapi 和 Mount Santubong 的高点；不过旧帖把它写成长期关闭，已经不适合当作今天的行程依据。

来源：TripAdvisor

现在的关键变化是：经过约 RM5 million 的升级和修复后，Kuching Civic Centre 已宣布从 2026 年 7 月 13 日重新向公众开放，公共活动、休闲空间和小食摊也逐步回到场地。对带孩子的人，Planetarium Sultan Iskandar 和 PetroSains Playmart 是比较容易接上的室内选择；喜欢拍建筑的人，则可以把伞形塔和周边绿地放慢看。

来源：KuchingBorneo

但我不会把“重新开放”直接等同于“观景塔随时能上”。修复工程包括主塔重新盖顶，塔顶、天文馆、儿童设施和摊位可能各有开放时段，活动日也可能改变动线。出发前先看场地最新公告或地图上的当天资料；若你的重点是全景观景，最好先确认塔顶是否开放及最后入场时间。

来源：Borneo Post

给这里 45–90 分钟最刚好：先绕外部看结构和城市绿地，再按当天开放状况选择室内设施。停车或叫车比从河滨一路走来省力，步行路线则适合把 Jalan Taman Budaya、博物馆区和 Padang Merdeka 串起来。免费户外空间不代表每个设施都免费，票价、营业时间和维修安排都要临场确认。

如果你只想要一座“马上能上去看风景”的塔，可能会失望；如果你喜欢城市地标重新找回用途，这次回来看看，反而比旧帖里的白象故事更值得。