Kubah National Park is close enough to look like an easy morning, but I would plan it as a real rainforest outing. The road from Kuching is short; the change from city heat to wet forest, steep paths and waterfall country is immediate.

Source: Kelvin Toh / Wikimedia Commons

Kubah’s identity comes from its three-peaked mountain landscape and extraordinary palm diversity—more than 90 palm species are recorded here. That is the detail I would ask visitors to notice instead of expecting a single blockbuster animal. Fronds, buttress roots, stream crossings and the layered canopy explain why this park matters even when wildlife stays hidden.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Choose the route before arriving. A waterfall walk can fit a half-day, while summit trails demand stronger legs and more time; night frog outings are a separate guided idea, not something to improvise after dark. The visitor accounts that praise the park also repeatedly point to rain, slippery ground and the need to start early. If your perfect attraction has cafés, dry paths and guaranteed sightings, Kubah may disappoint. Hikers, birders, plant-curious travellers and families with older children will find more to follow.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Allow about 30 minutes by car from central Kuching, then give yourself 2–4 hours depending on the trail and stops. A car or arranged driver is the sensible plan because public transport does not solve the return from a forest entrance. Published tourism information lists daily operating hours around 8:00–5:00; fees, registration, guide requirements, trail closures and last entry can change, so check the current Forestry notice before setting off. Pack rain protection, water, shoes with grip and insect protection.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

I would not combine every trail with Matang Wildlife Centre in one rushed day. Pick waterfall and forest texture for an easier first encounter, or commit to a longer hike if the mountain is the point of the trip. The park is worth a dedicated half-day for visitors who want Sarawak’s living ecology close to Kuching; it is the wrong choice for someone chasing a guaranteed orangutan or an effortless viewpoint.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Leave room for the forest to be quiet. In Kubah, the palm diversity and weather are not background decoration—they are the experience you came to notice.

古晋近郊有些雨林景点适合顺路拍照，Kubah 国家公园不太一样。我会把它当成真正的半日森林行程：车程不长，但城市的热气很快会换成湿润林地、陡路和瀑布声。

来源：Kelvin Toh / Wikimedia Commons

Kubah 的存在感来自三座山峰和很特别的棕榈植物多样性，记录中的棕榈超过90种。与其一直等大型动物出现，不如留意不同叶形、板根、溪流和多层树冠；这些细节说明这里保护的不是一张“雨林背景图”，而是一套仍在运作的生态环境。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

到达前先选路线。瀑布步道可以安排半天，登山路线则需要更强体力和更多时间；夜间看蛙是另一种需要正规安排的活动，不适合天黑后临时起意。游客分享里最常出现的现实是下雨、湿滑和必须早出发。如果你期待咖啡馆、干爽平路和保证看到动物，Kubah 可能让你失望；喜欢鸟类、植物、森林声音，或带大孩子走自然路线的人会更合适。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

从古晋市中心开车约30分钟，按路线和停留预留2至4小时。自驾或安排司机最实际，到了森林入口才找回程交通并不稳妥。旅游资料列出的开放时段约为每天8:00至5:00，但票价、登记、导览要求、最后入园和步道关闭都可能改变，出发前要查看 Forestry 最新通知。雨具、水、防滑鞋和防蚊用品应放进背包。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

我不会为了“多去一个地方”把所有步道和 Matang Wildlife Centre 硬塞在同一天。第一次来可以选择瀑布和森林质感较轻松的路线；如果山峰才是目的，就认真留给长线。对想在不远离古晋的地方接触砂拉越生态的外国旅客，这里值得专程留半天；想保证看到猩猩或轻松登上观景台的人，则应换行程。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

别急着把安静当成“没东西看”。在 Kubah，棕榈的多样性和雨水不是背景，而正是这趟森林路线的主角。

美里 Kuala Baram 的鳄鱼园要大变身了！

6月1日起，Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife Park cum Mini Zoo 将正式更名为 Miri Animal Wonderland（美里动物奇境），主打沉浸式动物体验，适合全家出游。

这个22英亩的园区距离美里市区约30分钟车程，沿滨海公路即可到达，是北砂拉越首座也是最大的鳄鱼养殖场。园内饲养超过 1,000只鳄鱼，包括咸水鳄和罕见的马来鳄（Malayan Gharial），并已获得 CITES 国际公约注册。

不只是鳄鱼！ 迷你动物园还有马来熊、食火鸡、爪哇鹿、网纹蟒、豚尾猴、巨蜥、猫头鹰、老鹰、麝香猫和熊狸等珍稀动物。

游客还可以亲手喂食指定动物（山羊、蛇，甚至鳄鱼）、骑小马，每天还有鳄鱼和蛇喂食秀（11am、11.30am、3pm、3.30pm）。

票价： 大马成人 RM30、小孩（11岁以下）RM15 | 外国成人 RM45、小孩 RM25
时间： 每天 9am–5pm（4pm 停止售票）

导览资讯备有英文、马来文和中文版本。

地点： Kuala Baram, 美里（距市区30分钟车程）
新闻来源： https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/miri-animal-wonderland-promises-close-encounters-with-exotic-wildlife/

周末带家人去走一趟，你会去吗？

Miri's iconic crocodile farm at Kuala Baram is getting a fresh identity — and a bigger family-friendly focus.

Starting June 1, the Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife Park cum Mini Zoo will officially be renamed Miri Animal Wonderland, with new interactive experiences and educational features.

The 22-acre park, located about 30 minutes from Miri city centre along the coastal highway, houses over 1,000 crocodiles including Saltwater Crocodiles and the rare Malayan Gharial. It's the first and largest crocodile farm in northern Sarawak.

Beyond the crocs, the mini zoo features sun bears, southern cassowaries, Javan deer, reticulated pythons, pig-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, owls, eagles, civets, and binturong.

Visitors can feed selected animals (goats, snakes, even crocodiles), enjoy pony rides, and watch daily crocodile and snake feeding sessions at 11am, 11.30am, 3pm and 3.30pm.

Prices: RM30 Malaysian adults, RM15 children (under 11) | Foreign: RM45 adults, RM25 children
Hours: 9am–5pm daily (ticket sales close 4pm)

Guided info is available in English, BM, and Mandarin.

Location: Kuala Baram, Miri (30-min drive from city)
Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/miri-animal-wonderland-promises-close-encounters-with-exotic-wildlife/

What do you think — would you take the family for a visit?

诗巫（Sibu）距离成为砂拉越下一个市只差RM300万——市议会储备金从2019年至今翻了一倍多。

诗巫市议会主席丁永豪今天公布，截至2026年，诗巫的财政储备金已达RM4700万，而2019年他上任时仅有RM1900万。升格为市的门槛是RM5000万储备金。

丁永豪于5月26日在Wisma Sanyan推介WAK诗巫节2026年历后召开记者会。

升格的第二个条件——人口达30万——也在逐步实现，诗巫的人口结构正经历转变和稳定增长。

丁永豪说：「2019年我上任时，很多人问为什么美里可以升格为市，诗巫不能。我们研究了条件后发现，只差两个主要要求。」

诗巫长期以来被视为华人占多数的城镇，如今族群结构正变得更加多元，伊班人口及其他族群的比例持续上升。

地点： 诗巫，砂拉越
储备金： RM4700万（2019年仅RM1900万）
目标： 储备金RM5000万 + 人口30万

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你们觉得诗巫今年有望升格吗？

Sibu is just RM3 million away from becoming Sarawak’s next city — its council reserves have more than doubled since 2019.

Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting announced today that the town’s financial reserves have grown to RM47 million, up sharply from RM19 million when he took office in 2019. The threshold for city status is RM50 million.

SMC chairman Clarence Ting speaking at a press conference after launching the WAK Sibu Festival 2026 calendar at Wisma Sanyan on May 26.

The second requirement — a population of 300,000 — is also being gradually met as Sibu sees demographic shifts and steady growth.

“When I became chairman in 2019, people often asked why Miri could be upgraded to a city but not Sibu. After reviewing the criteria, we were only short of two main requirements,” Ting said.

Sibu, long seen as a predominantly Chinese-majority town, is now becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing Iban population and broader ethnic representation.

Location: Sibu, Sarawak
Reserves: RM47M (up from RM19M in 2019)
Target: RM50M reserves + 300,000 population

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think — will Sibu finally get city status this year?

Most people I know in Kuching had the same reaction when I said I was finally going to Sarawak Cultural Village: "Oh, that place?" — half curious, half skeptical. A 17-acre living museum at the foot of Mount Santubong, about 35 km north of town, opened in 1990 as a wholly-owned project of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation. And yes, it looks like a tourist attraction from the car park.

Source: TripAdvisor - Aerial view of Sarawak Cultural Village

But walking through the gates changes the picture. Seven full-size traditional dwellings sit around a small lake — Bidayuh longhouse with its round headhouse, an Iban longhouse raised on tall stilts, the Penan forest hut, an Orang Ulu longhouse with its ornate painted facade, the towering Melanau tall-house, a Malay town house, and a Chinese farmhouse. Each one has a community member inside, wearing traditional dress, doing something real: weaving pua kumbu cloth, scraping sago, playing the sape, demonstrating blowpipe darts. They are not actors reading a script. They live in these communities and rotate through shifts.

Source: Travel+Leisure Asia

The twice-daily cultural show at 11:30 am and 4 pm is the main draw. It runs about 45 minutes and rotates through Iban ngajat dance, Orang Ulu sape music, Malay and Chinese performances, with moments of genuine humour and crowd participation. One performer balances a 20-kg block with his teeth; another pulls audience members up to learn a dance. The sape — often called the Borneo guitar — carries the music in a way that feels older than the village itself.

What surprised me most was the Rainforest World Music Festival connection. The village grounds host this international event every June — 2026 dates were 26–28 June — and during the festival the longhouses become workshop spaces. If you come during RWMF the experience is completely different: you are inside a global music event while standing in a replica Iban longhouse.

Source: TripAdvisor - Inside the village grounds

The honest trade-off: this is a curated representation, not a real longhouse upriver where families actually sleep. If you have three spare days and can arrange a trip to a genuine Bidayuh or Iban community, skip the village. But most visitors do not have that time. For a half-day primer on Sarawak's ethnic diversity — with the convenience of paved paths, shade, air-conditioned spots and a lake view — the village does its job well.

RM135 for non-Malaysian adults and RM95 for Malaysians is not cheap by Kuching standards. A full breakfast at a kopitiam costs under RM10 and Bako National Park entry is RM20. You are paying resort-attraction prices. Booking online through scvticket.com.my saves RM10. The admission-plus-lunch package (RM168 international, RM138 Malaysian) adds a buffet that is decent but not the reason to come.

Getting there: about 45 minutes by car or Grab from central Kuching. No public bus goes door to door. Parking is free and ample. The Santubong Damai shuttle may work if you are staying in the resort area. Plan 2.5 to 3 hours to walk the loop and catch one show. Midday heat is real — bring water and sunscreen. The village closes at 5 pm and the last entry is before 4 pm so you can catch the afternoon show.

Source: Travel+Leisure Asia - Chinese farmhouse replica

If you would rather have an uncut, uncurated cultural experience, aim for a real longhouse visit or the Sarawak Cultural Village during RWMF. If you have a free morning and want context before you explore the rest of Sarawak, this is the stop. What would you choose — the curated version or the real thing? Drop a comment.

在古晋住了那么久，每次有人提起砂拉越文化村（Sarawak Cultural Village），大家的反应都是同一个表情："哦，那个地方啊？" 一半好奇，一半怀疑。

这地方就在山都望山脚下，距离古晋市区大概 35 公里，开车约 45 分钟。1990 年由砂拉越经济发展局（SEDC）全资打造，占地 17 英亩，号称活的博物馆。老实说，从停车场望过去，确实就是一个旅游景点的样子。

来源：TripAdvisor - Sarawak Cultural Village 全景

但走进去之后，感觉完全不一样。七间传统民居围着小湖排开：比达友的长屋带着圆形头房、伊班的高脚长屋、本南族的森林小屋、乌鲁人的彩绘长屋、马兰诺的高脚屋、马来 Kampung 屋，还有一间华人农舍。每间屋里都有一位来自该族群的讲解员，穿着传统服饰，正在做真正的手艺活——不是摆拍，是真的在织布、削西米、弹 sape、示范吹管。

来源：Travel+Lease Asia

一天两场的文化表演（上午 11 点半和下午 4 点）是重头戏，全长大约 45 分钟。伊班族的 ngajat 战舞、乌鲁人的 sape 弹奏、马来舞和华人舞轮番上场，中间还穿插互动环节。有一位表演者用牙齿咬着 20 公斤的木块，另一个环节会拉观众上台学跳民族舞。Sape 的声音特别动人，被称作婆罗洲吉他一点不为过。

来源：TripAdvisor - 园区内部

还有一个很多人不知道的事：这里也是热带雨林世界音乐节（RWMF）的主场地。每年六月，文化村变成国际音乐节的舞台，长屋变身工作坊。2026 年的 RWMF 在 6 月 26 至 28 日举行，如果你那段时间来，体验完全不同——在仿真的伊班长屋里听世界音乐，这个组合很特别。

门票方面，外国成人 RM135、马来西亚成人 RM95，以古晋的标准来说不算便宜。网上提前买可以省 RM10。如果要加自助午餐，国际旅客 RM168、本地 RM138。午餐水准还可以，但不用为了吃而来。

这个文化村的本质是一个精心策划的文化展示，不是真正的上游长屋。如果你有三天时间，能安排去真正的比达友或伊班社区，那才是原汁原味的体验。但大多数游客没有这个余裕。对于想用半天了解砂拉越多元族群的人来说，这里有树荫、有步道、有冷气角落，还有湖景——很够了。

交通方面，从古晋市区开车或叫 Grab 大约 45 分钟，没有直达公交。停车场很大、免费。建议预留 2.5 到 3 小时，走一圈再赶上一场表演。中午很晒，记得带水和防晒。园区下午 5 点关闭，最晚入场时间约 4 点。

来源：Travel+Lease Asia - 华人农舍

你会选文化村的精装版体验，还是花时间找真正的长屋？留言分享一下你的看法。

Padungan 标志性白猫雕像穿上了红绿 songket 花纹背心，化身 Gawai Dayak 团结象征。

古晋 Padungan 的白猫雕像在 5 月 26 日举行了年度亮灯仪式，今年特地穿上了印有 songket 花纹的红绿背心，庆祝达雅节 Gawai Dayak，同时也传达砂拉越多元族群和谐共处的信息。

副首席部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生主持亮灯时表示，这项活动已成为古晋的传统，展现了砂拉越包容的精神。他也以达雅语祝福大家："Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai。"

沈桂贤也提醒回乡庆祝 Gawai 的民众小心驾驶："路况虽然改善了，但还是要小心。喝酒别开车，开车别喝酒。"

古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣透露，这次特意选用 songket 印花布料而非 Pua Kumbu（达雅传统布料），是出于对达雅文化的尊重。"在给雕像穿衣服时，我们必须咨询和尊重其他族群的文化，免得引起误解。"

黄鸿圣也形容长屋文化中的"门户开放"精神正是砂拉越团结的核心："如果你去过长屋，每个 pintu 都是开的。这种开放精神就是砂拉越团结的脉搏。"

地点： Padungan，古晋
详情： 白猫雕像穿上 songket 花纹 Gawai 背心；副首长沈桂贤及南市市长黄鸿圣主持亮灯仪式

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

The White Cat statue in Padungan is now wearing a printed songket-inspired red and green vest — a vibrant symbol of Gawai Dayak and Sarawak's cultural harmony.

The special attire was unveiled during a lighting ceremony at the iconic statue on May 26, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the annual lighting tradition reflects Sarawak's inclusive spirit and the harmony among its people.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai," Dr Sim said.

As people are travelling back for Gawai, Dr Sim reminded motorists to drive carefully. "Road conditions are improving, but please drive safely. If you drink, don't drive. If you drive, don't drink."

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng explained that a printed songket-inspired material was chosen instead of Pua Kumbu textile out of respect for Dayak cultural sensitivities. "When dressing the statue, it is important for us to consult and respect the cultures of others," he said.

The mayor also drew a parallel between the open-door tradition of longhouse culture and Sarawak's unity: "If you have been to a longhouse, all the pintu are 'buka' (open). This openness is the heartbeat of our Sarawak unity."

Location: Padungan, Kuching
Details: White Cat statue in songket-inspired Gawai Dayak vest; lighting ceremony officiated by Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian and MBKS mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

「回一趟家过 Gawai 机票要 RM1,000？RM1,000 我都可以出国了！」

砂拉越歌手兼网红 Miss Alvy 今天在 Threads 发文炮轰达雅节前夕机票价格「不合理」，直言东马人回家过节越来越像奢望。

她指出从西马飞往婆罗洲的来回机票可以高达 RM1,000，这笔钱已经足够出国旅行。帖文迅速引起共鸣，大批沙巴和砂拉越网民涌入留言，分享自己过节买机票的惨痛经历。有人说来回票甚至去到 RM1,900，单程也超过 RM1,000，根本负担不起。

Miss Alvy 表示很多东马游子因为机票太贵，已经好几年没能回家过年。有些人只有在重大节庆才得以和家人团聚，更多人直接放弃了回乡的念头。

这篇帖文再次点燃了东马人对东西马机票价格长期偏高的不满，尤其是在达雅节、开斋节这类节庆期间，票价更是翻倍跳涨。

地点： 古晋 / 砂拉越
时间： 2026年5月26日

Miss Alvy。图片来源：Facebook / DayakDaily

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

"How can a ticket to go back to my hometown for Gawai cost up to RM1,000? Isn't Borneo also part of Malaysia?"

Sarawakian singer and influencer Miss Alvy took to Threads today to call out what she describes as "unreasonable" flight prices ahead of the Gawai Dayak celebration.

She highlighted that a return ticket from Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo can cost up to RM1,000 — enough, she said, to travel overseas. Many netizens from Sabah and Sarawak chimed in, sharing their own horror stories of festive season airfares, with some saying return tickets can hit RM1,900.

According to Miss Alvy, many East Malaysians have been forced to delay returning home for years because of the high ticket prices. Some families can only reunite during major holidays, while others simply cannot afford it at all.

The post has reignited the long-standing debate about the high cost of air connectivity between Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, especially during festive seasons like Gawai and Hari Raya.

Location: Kuching / Sarawak
When: May 26, 2026

Miss Alvy. Photo credit: Facebook / DayakDaily

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

If I have one full day from Kuching for wildlife, I would start before the city gets hot and aim for Bako’s Kampung Bako jetty—not because the park is the easiest box to tick, but because the short boat ride is part of the arrival. The skyline gives way to mangrove, sandstone and a coastline that feels much farther away than the drive suggests.

来源：Borneo mobilegrapher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

The park suits travellers who enjoy choosing a trail, watching for movement and accepting that wildlife follows its own timetable. Proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards and wild boar are possibilities, not a guaranteed show. That is the honest trade: you get a compact taste of rainforest, beach, cliff, mangrove and kerangas landscapes, but anyone expecting a smooth, air-conditioned attraction may find the heat, insects, uneven paths and boat timing a lot.

来源：Borneo mobilegrapher / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

From central Kuching, allow roughly an hour by road to Kampung Bako, then around 20 minutes by boat, with weather and sea conditions able to stretch the schedule. I would keep the day flexible: take an easier walk around the headquarters and coast if travelling with children or older family members, or reserve several hours for a longer trail only when everyone is comfortable with heat and mud. The boat back is the part not to gamble with, so ask the operator for the day’s last return and leave a generous buffer.

来源：Orizan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

The park and jetty arrangement, trail access, conservation rules, fees and boat charges can change with weather, maintenance or management updates. Published figures are often quoted around RM10/RM5 for Malaysian adults/children and RM20/RM7 for foreign adults/children, before transport and boat costs; treat those as a planning guide, not a promise. Bring water, sun protection, mosquito repellent and sealed food—macaques are a good reason not to leave snacks loose. Check the Sarawak Forestry Corporation notice and the day’s jetty update before leaving, especially after heavy rain or if a trail is under repair.

来源：Wikimedia Commons

I would give Bako a full day, not squeeze it between two city attractions. It is worth the boat and the early start for travellers who want a real outdoor day near Kuching; it will disappoint anyone who needs guaranteed animal sightings or a polished resort-style walk. Pack light, keep your eyes on the trees, and let the return boat set the pace.

如果古晋行程里只能留一天给野外，我会在天还没太热时出发，先到 Kampung Bako 码头，再把那段约 20 分钟的船程当成旅程的一部分。船离开河岸后，红树林、砂岩海岸和海风会把“只是去一个景点”的感觉慢慢换掉。

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Bako 适合喜欢自己选步道、边走边找动物的人。长鼻猴、猕猴、巨蜥和野猪都有机会遇到，但它们不会照着游客的时间表出现；把这里当成动物园，反而容易失望。它真正迷人的地方，是在不算大的范围里把雨林、海滩、悬崖、红树林和 kerangas 植被排在同一天里，只是天气闷热、蚊虫、泥路和船班也都是体验的一部分。

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从古晋市区出发，我会预留约一小时车程到 Kampung Bako 码头，再加船程和等候时间。带孩子或长辈，可以把总部附近和海岸一带安排成较轻松的散步；同行者体力好、又想走长线，才考虑留出几个小时给更长的步道。回程船班不要压线，抵达后先问清楚当天最后一班船，再决定走多远。

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公园开放安排、步道、保护区规定、入园费和船费可能因天气、维修或管理通知改变。网上常见的参考价是马来西亚成人/孩童 RM10/RM5、外国成人/孩童 RM20/RM7，但还要另算交通和船费，出发前不要把旧数字当成现场收费。建议带水、防晒、防蚊液和密封好的食物；猴子靠近时，背包和零食都要收好。大雨后或看到步道维修消息，更应该先查看 Sarawak Forestry Corporation 的公告与当天码头安排。

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我会给 Bako 整整一天，不会把它塞进城市景点之间。喜欢自然变化、接受“今天未必看到动物”的旅人，会觉得这趟车程和船程很值得；只想轻松拍照、希望每一步都有完善设施的人，可能会觉得辛苦。早点出发，把时间交给潮汐、天气和回程船，反而比较舒服。

Semenggoh works best when the day has one clear purpose: leave Kuching early, arrive before a feeding session, and allow the forest to decide how much of the story you get. It is a rehabilitation centre, not a zoo with animals waiting beside a glass panel. The orangutans may come close, stay in the trees or remain out of sight, and that uncertainty is part of why the visit matters.

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For a first Kuching wildlife outing, I would choose the morning session when possible and arrive with enough time for registration, the walk and ranger instructions. Commonly published feeding windows are around 9:00–10:00am and 3:00–4:00pm, but the timetable and viewing arrangements can change. Rain, natural food in the forest, animal welfare decisions and maintenance can all mean fewer sightings. Anyone who needs a guaranteed close-up, loud entertainment or a quick indoor attraction may leave disappointed; patient families, photographers and travellers who care about conservation are the better match.

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The centre is on Jalan Puncak Borneo, roughly 30 minutes from central Kuching by car in normal traffic. Parking is the simple option; e-hailing is possible for the outbound ride, but I would not depend on finding a return car immediately in a forest setting. Give the visit about two to three hours, then pair it with a nearby lunch or a slow drive towards Padawan rather than trying to stack several distant attractions around a fixed feeding time.

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Entry prices, visitor rules and session details are subject to the current Sarawak Forestry Corporation notice; older guides quote Malaysian adult/child tickets around RM10/RM5 and foreign adult/child tickets around RM20/RM10. Check the latest notice before setting out, and treat “open daily” listings as a starting point rather than proof that every viewing area or session is operating that day. Do not bring food to feed the animals, keep your distance, avoid flash, wear shoes with grip and bring mosquito repellent. If the centre posts a closure, repair or changed-session notice, let that update change the itinerary.

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I would choose Semenggoh over a rushed checklist when the goal is to understand why a semi-wild sanctuary feels different from a zoo. It is a strong half-day plan from Kuching, but not a promise of a perfect animal photograph. Arrive quietly, listen to the rangers, and leave the forest a little more important than the picture you hoped to take.

如果想从古晋安排一趟不太赶的野生动物行程，我会把 Semenggoh 放在早上：早点出发，在 feeding session 前抵达，剩下的时间交给雨林和人猿自己决定。这里不是隔着玻璃等动物走到镜头前的动物园；人猿可能来到附近、待在树上，也可能因为天气和森林里的天然食物而不露面，这种不确定正是半野生保护中心的意义。

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常见的喂食时段是上午 9:00–10:00、下午 3:00–4:00，但时段、观看安排和开放范围可能调整。下雨、森林里食物充足、动物福利安排或维修，都可能让当天看到的人猿比预期少。想要百分之百近距离合照、热闹表演或室内冷气行程的人，可能会觉得不过瘾；愿意安静等待、带孩子认识保育工作，或喜欢观察而不是打卡的人，会比较合适。

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地点在 Jalan Puncak Borneo，从古晋市区正常车程约 30 分钟。自驾最省心；叫车去程可以，但回程不一定马上有车，我会预留弹性。现场建议留两到三小时，再接附近午餐或往 Padawan 方向慢慢走，不要把固定的喂食时间夹在几个相距很远的景点中间。

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入场费、参观规则和 session 详情要以 Sarawak Forestry Corporation 最新公告为准；旧攻略常见的参考价是马来西亚成人/孩童约 RM10/RM5、外国成人/孩童约 RM20/RM10，不能保证就是当天收费。“每天开放”的旧资料也不代表每个观看区域或场次当天一定运行，出发前应再看官方通知。不要带食物喂动物，不要开闪光灯，和人猿保持距离，穿防滑鞋并带防蚊液。如果当天有关闭、维修或时段改变的消息，就让新安排取代原本行程。

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我会把 Semenggoh 当成古晋半日行程里最值得放慢的一站，而不是保证拍到完美照片的地方。安静听管理员说明、把距离留给动物，离开时你记住的往往不只是某一张照片。

鲁勃安都边境今日凌晨破获一宗人口走私案，警方逮捕13人，包括2名孩童及一名本地男子。

武吉安曼普通行动部队（PGA）第10营情报组于凌晨3点30分左右，在鲁勃安都 Ensawang 一条非法通道展开突击行动。被捕者包括12名外籍人士（其中2人是孩童），以及一名27岁的本地男子，怀疑充当「陆路蛇头」（tekong darat）。

警方追踪两辆运载外籍人士的车辆。其中一辆四驱车由本地男子驾驶，另一辆轿车则由一名外籍司机驾驶，车上载有其他没有合法旅行证件的偷渡者。

执法人员当场扣押两辆车、一台舷外船用引擎，以及两台用于走私勾当的手机。

案件目前在《2007年反贩卖人口及反走私移民法令》（ATIPSOM）及《1959/63年移民法令》下展开调查。

砂拉越边境偷渡问题持续存在，走私集团不断利用非法通道避过检查站。

地点： 鲁勃安都—Badau 边境，砂拉越
新闻来源： DayakDaily

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13 people including two children and a local man have been detained at the Lubok Antu-Badau border area after police busted a migrant smuggling operation early Monday morning.

The General Operations Force (PGA) Battalion 10 Sibu Intelligence Unit conducted the raid around 3:30am along an ungazetted route in Ensawang, Lubok Antu. Among those held were 12 foreign nationals — including two children — and a 27-year-old local man believed to be acting as a 'land skipper' (tekong darat).

Police tracked two vehicles used to transport the foreign nationals. The local man was driving a four-wheel-drive, while a second sedan was driven by a foreign national carrying others without valid travel documents.

Authorities seized two vehicles, an outboard boat engine, and two mobile phones linked to the smuggling operation.

The case is being investigated under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM) 2007 and the Immigration Act 1959/63.

This latest operation highlights ongoing issues along Sarawak's border routes, where smugglers continue to use ungazetted pathways to bypass checkpoints.

Location: Lubok Antu-Badau border, Sarawak
Source: DayakDaily

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️ Permai Rainforest Resort — Kuching’s Beach-and-Rainforest Reset

When a Kuching weekend starts to feel too full, Permai makes sense as a deliberate change of pace: leave the city, follow the road towards Santubong, and trade traffic for rainforest at the shoreline. The resort is about 35 km from central Kuching, beside Sarawak Cultural Village and Damai Central, so I would plan it as a half-day escape or an overnight stay rather than a quick city attraction.

Treehouse exterior, nestled by the coastline (Source: Permai Rainforest Resort)

The appeal is the setting, not polished luxury. Treehouses, cabins, villas and camping give different versions of the same idea: sleep close to the forest, keep the sea nearby, and accept that rustic surroundings come with more wildlife, uneven ground and fewer conveniences than a city hotel. Couples and families who want outdoor time will have more to do here than visitors looking for a resort pool, nightlife or a tightly scheduled sightseeing programme.

Beachside cabin, great for couples or small families (Source: Permai Rainforest Resort)

Double-storey Villa, good for bigger groups (Source: Permai Rainforest Resort)

I would choose the room around the itinerary. A villa is the easier fit for a family or group; a treehouse is the memorable choice if the point is to wake up surrounded by greenery; camping only works if everyone is comfortable bringing the basics and using shared facilities. Room rates and activity charges change by date and package, so treat old price figures online as a rough guide and confirm the current booking total directly before paying.

The day can stay simple. The resort lists self-guided nature walks, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, beach activities and boat outings, with options that include mangrove trips, crocodile watching and dolphin watching. Some are weather- and tide-dependent, and not every activity runs every day. I would reserve the water activity that matters most, then leave room for the beach or a short forest walk instead of assuming the full list is available on arrival.

Jungle pool and rainforest surroundings (Source: Permai Rainforest Resort)

The jungle pool and trails suit travellers who enjoy a little effort and a cooler swim; they may disappoint anyone expecting a manicured attraction with flat paths throughout. Mount Santubong is a separate serious undertaking, not a casual add-on to a resort stay. If that climb is your goal, check trail conditions and start early rather than treating it as another item between breakfast and kayaking.

Kayaking at Permai (Source: FB user 可爱胖的玛丽, Borneo Travellers Group)

Driving is the sensible option because the resort sits outside the city and the nearby attractions are spread out. A car also makes it easier to combine Permai with Sarawak Cultural Village or Damai Central. E-hailing may get you there, but the return trip and late-night flexibility need planning; parking is available for guests, while day visitors should confirm where to leave a vehicle and whether an activity booking is required for access.

For timing, I would give a day visitor at least four to six hours, and an overnight guest one or two nights. The official resort site is currently presenting accommodation and activities, but it does not replace a same-day confirmation of check-in, restaurant service, activity departures, beach access or temporary closures. Heavy rain, rough sea conditions, maintenance or private events can change the plan quickly.

Campsite area — bring your own tent (Source: Permai Rainforest Resort)

Permai is worth the drive when you want the landscape to be the main event and are happy to slow down. It is a weaker choice for a short, comfort-first Kuching itinerary, especially if you need guaranteed activities or hotel-style convenience. I would arrive before sunset, settle into the forest rhythm, and keep the next morning unhurried.

️ Permai Rainforest Resort：从古晋出发，把周末交给海边雨林

当古晋周末的行程排得太满，我会把方向转向 Santubong：离开市区车流，沿路把 Sarawak Cultural Village、Damai Central 和山都望山串在一起，最后在海边雨林里慢下来。Permai 距离古晋市中心约35公里，比较适合安排半日放空或住上一晚，不是匆匆拍照的市区景点。

树屋外观，坐落在海边树丛中（来源：Permai Rainforest Resort）

这里吸引人的不是豪华感，而是环境。树屋、小木屋、Villa 和露营，把“住在森林旁、海就在附近”变成几种不同的选择；相对的，你也要接受自然地面、更多户外活動，以及不像市区酒店那样方便。情侣、亲子家庭和喜欢把时间花在户外的人会比较对味；想要夜生活、精致设施或每小时都有固定节目的人，可能会觉得它太朴素。

海边小木屋，适合情侣或小家庭（来源：Permai Rainforest Resort）

双层 Villa，适合家族或朋友群（来源：Permai Rainforest Resort）

住宿应该跟同行组合一起选：一家人或朋友群住 Villa 比较好活动；想把记忆点放在环境里，树屋更有意思；露营则要确定大家都接受自备装备和共用设施。房价、配套和活动收费会随日期改变，网上旧资料里的 RM 数字只能当预算起点，付款前直接确认最新总价比较稳妥。

行程不必排得很复杂。官方目前列出的活动包括自助自然步道、kayak、立式划桨、海边运动，以及红树林、鳄鱼和海豚等船程；天气、潮汐和当天安排都会影响能不能出发。我会先确认最想玩的那一项，再把剩下时间留给海滩或短程森林散步，不把整张活动清单当成保证供应。

Jungle pool 和雨林环境（来源：Permai Rainforest Resort）

喜欢一点体力活动的人，可以把 Jungle pool 和周边步道放进计划；但这里不是每一条路都平整，也不是经过精心包装的主题乐园。Santubong 登山更是另一项认真挑战，不应该当作住店期间顺便走走的小活动。若登山才是重点，最好另查当天山径和天气，清早出发，不要把它塞在早餐和划船之间。

FB 网友 可爱胖的玛丽 分享的 kayak 活动照（来源：FB @可爱胖的玛丽，Borneo Travellers Group）

交通方面，自驾最省心。住在这里可以顺路安排 Sarawak Cultural Village 或 Damai Central；叫车虽然能解决去程，但回程、晚间移动和临时改变计划就没那么灵活。住客停车安排相对直接，日间访客则应先确认停车位置，以及进入设施或参加活动是否需要预约。

如果只是来走走，我会预留四至六小时；住一晚或两晚，才比较有机会把海边、步道和一项水上活动放慢来完成。Permai 官网目前仍在展示住宿和活动，不过出发当天还是要确认入住时间、餐厅是否营业、船程发车、海滩进入安排，以及有没有维修或私人活动。大雨、海况和临时保养，都可能让原本的计划改变。

露营区，可以自己带帐篷来（来源：Permai Rainforest Resort）

如果你想让风景成为旅程主角，也愿意接受慢节奏和一点不方便，Permai 值得从古晋开这一趟；若行程很短、只想要城市里的舒适便利，它就未必是最有效率的选择。我会在天黑前抵达，把第二天早上留给雨林和海边，不急着赶回市区。