Launched by His Excellency The Governor Of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud on 11th November, 2017 at 11.11pm, Kuching's Darul Hana Bridge is an S-shaped pedestrian bridge that links the north and south sections of the city. This iconic landmark is at the famous Kuching Waterfront, with the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building ... continue reading »

The feline is by default the icon of Kuching city, by virtual of the fact that cat is called "kucing" in Bahasa Malaysia. Therefore, it is no surprise that one can see lots of references to the cat all over the city. When visiting Kuching, it is legit to drop by its Cat Museum, housed within the ... continue reading »

About 45 minutes' drive north from Kuching city, Damai Beach Resort in Santubong, Sarawak fronts South China Sea, covering 90 acres of land. A stay at Damai Beach Resort offers many different experiences, due to the property's extensive accommodation types, from standard superior and deluxe rooms to traditional longhouses plus baruk suites. With 242 units of rooms ... continue reading »

Although I have visited Bako National Park, my previous trip was four years ago. Therefore, when an opportunity arose for me to revisit, I signed up in a heartbeat. This side tour was offered to media delegates who were invited to provide coverage for the Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). Bako National Park, which covers an ... continue reading »

During my trip to Kuching as a guest of Sarawak Tourism Board to provide media coverage for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2019, there were a few short tours to introduce interesting tourist destinations to participants. One of the tours that I signed up for was the Santubong River Cruise in Kuching Wetlands National Park, ... continue reading »

From the outside, Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites looks like a City Hall building in an old European city. Merdeka Palace Hotel wins hands down when it comes to location. I love the fact that it faces Padang Merdeka (Merdeka Field) and is just within walking distance from the popular Waterfront strip, Plaza Merdeka shopping mall, ... continue reading »

Top Spot is possibly one of Kuching's best known food courts for fresh seafood, located in the heart of the Cat City. With a great number of hawkers who offer fresh seafood, it reminded me of Johor Bahru's Senibong. However, the owners here have the ingenious idea to place the food court atop a multi-level car ... continue reading »