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1. Kuching gourmet group, Chef Muluk to publish halal Sarawak recipe book

   6 days ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak

   A Kuching food association and Sarawak chef Abdul Muluk Rambli signed an MoU to produce a Halal Sarawak Cuisine Recipe Book documenting traditional recipes and indigenous ingredients. The signing took place at the association's third anniversary Rainforest Empurau Charity Night in Kuching.

2. Dr Sim: Chefs representing Kuching abroad must uphold Unesco gastronomy standards

   6 days ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak

   KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said chefs and culinary groups representing Kuching overseas must maintain high standards to protect the city's reputation as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy. Speaking at the Persatuan Peminat Gourmet Kuching third anniversary Rainforest Empurau Charity Night on Wednesday, he stressed that representation involves heritage, local ingredients, communities, creativity and sustainability.

3. Lien Heng Cup lion dance championship returns to Kuching Sept 26-27 with RM25,500 prize pool

   6 days ago Borneo Post Kuching

   The Lien Heng Cup-Lien Heng Lion Dance Open Championship 2026 will be held on Sept 26 and 27 at The Hills in Kuching, offering RM25,500 in prizes including RM8,000 for the champion. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said at least 23 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are expected, with organisers targeting 30. A 'Lion Spirit' photography competition with professional camera, mobile phone and short video categories will run alongside.

4. World Melioidosis Congress 2027

   26 Jul – 29 Jul MyCEB The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching

   World Melioidosis Congress 2027. 26 July to 29 July 2027, at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching.

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6. GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026

   15 Oct – 24 Oct MyCEB Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak 6.7 km

   GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026. 15 October to 24 October 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.

7. 9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026

   17 Sep – 19 Sep MyCEB Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak 6.7 km

   9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.