Tighter SOPs for Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia programme
KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia programme at Kuching Waterfront from Feb 24 to 27 will be held under tighter standard operating procedures (SOPs). Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the National Security Council (MKN) will announce the detailed SOP soon. “The new SOP is to ensure that visitors to […]
The oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak
Sarawak with its multitude of people is a potpourri of religious establishments and places of worship that makes it one of Malaysia’s most attractive destinations. A temple that withstood the test of time In the heart of the city and in the centre of the “Golden Triangle” lies a 200-year old Chinese temple facing the […]
Longer waterfront
KUCHING WATERFRONT PROJECT KUCHING: The Sarawak government has decided to extend the proposed waterfront project from Kampung Sungai Bedil to Kampung Tanjong up to Kampung Tupong here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is a big project spanning 1.5km long and will cost RM30 million. “Today, we have agreed to extend […]
Riverfront beautification project resumes
KUCHING: The riverfront beautification project stretching from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita has resumed following two months or so of lockdown in the city. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the project included a cascading fountain, traditional English tea house, a walkway with railing (from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita […]
Kuching Waterfront undergoes sanitisation
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak conducted sanitisation work at two public locations around the city centre here yesterday morning to curb the spread of Covid-19. In a statement, they said the first area covered was India Street, involving external areas and pedestrian walks, encompassing a total of 2,586 square metres. The next […]
No rental for Kuching Waterfront event space
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) stressed that it has never imposed any rental charge for event space at Kuching Waterfront. In a statement issued yesterday, DBKU said it was only charging for various services rendered upon request (commonly requested by event organisers). Among them were area cleaning services (before/during/after the event), rental of […]
Many ongoing projects at Kuching Waterfront
KUCHING: Kuching City will become livelier when development projects along the Kuching Waterfront are completed, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said there were quite a number of ongoing projects at the waterfront. “The water cascade fountain from Fort Margherita is almost completed. “Below the fountain will be […]
