What's happening around Pullman Hotel Kuching Sarawak
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will take legal action against individuals caught on camera illegally dumping waste. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council has received photos and videos from the public, including vehicle plate numbers, and will use them to prosecute offenders. The council also plans to increase CCTV surveillance in residential areas and add more rubbish bins in public spots.
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Sarawak Energy expands billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri
Sarawak Energy is extending its dedicated billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri following customer complaints about electricity bills. The initiative, which started at Wisma SESCO in Kuching, will run until October to help customers get their accounts reviewed. The utility has identified 22 customer cases raised on Facebook and is engaging with those affected.
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iPROTECH 2026 exhibition at Plaza Merdeka showcases student innovation projects
The iPROTECH 2026 exhibition was held at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching, where students from Mas Gading Community College showcased their capstone projects in IT and landscape studies. Industry representatives and college officials highlighted the event's role in developing students' communication and presentation skills, and formalized a collaboration between the college and the mall.
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BCCK in Kuching named official venue for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak has been officially named the venue for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on Sept 16. The decision to hold the event indoors was made due to the current haze affecting parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The celebration will feature cultural performances, the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book, and satellite events across Sarawak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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PBDS to chart future direction, unveil unity charter at Sept 19 convention in Kuching
Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) will hold its 2026 convention on Sept 19 at a hotel in Kuching to set its future political direction and launch its Political Unity Charter. Secretary-general Sanjan Daik said the convention, expected to draw about 500 delegates, aims to establish a clear political foundation and articulate the party's role in Dayak representation ahead of the state election.
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Week-long Gifted Art Gallery 4.0 to showcase special needs artists at Plaza Merdeka
The Gifted Art Gallery 4.0, a week-long event, will be held at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching from Sept 11 to 20. It will feature artworks and performances by eight artists with special needs, along with creative workshops, to promote inclusivity and help families recognize their children's potential.
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Kuching association to launch baking workshop for special needs school leavers
The Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) will pilot a baking workshop called The Gifted Kitchen starting in October. The workshop aims to help special needs youths who have graduated from secondary school transition to adulthood and independence. Participants will sell their products and receive 20 percent of the returns.
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Sarawak invites Sabah to join Borneo Quran recitation assembly in Kuching
The Sarawak government has invited Sabah to participate in the Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Bandaraya Se-Borneo (MTQBB) 2026, scheduled to be held in Kuching from October 26 to 29. The invitation was extended by Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi during a courtesy call to Sabah's Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif. The event aims to unite major cities in Borneo through the Quran.
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Kelly Group donates RM6,500 in milk powder and diapers to Kuching NGO Hope Place
Kelly Group, a group of local benefactors in Kuching, donated RM6,500 worth of children's milk powder and adult diapers to the NGO Hope Place. The donation was presented by group leader Lau Hong Eng to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan at Nanas Road. The items are intended for young children and individuals with chronic illnesses supported by the organisation.
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Sarawak's 34 ethnic cultures called valuable asset for tourism
Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the state's 34 gazetted ethnic cultures are a valuable asset for tourism. He spoke at the Miss Tourism Sarawak 2026 pageant in Kuching, saying the event's finalists can promote Sarawak's heritage internationally.
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Junior pickleball camp in Kuching ends, organisers plan monthly clinics and tournament
A three-day junior pickleball camp for children aged seven to 12 was held at The Mad Pickleball courts in Kuching from Sept 2 to 4. Organisers plan to expand the programme with monthly clinics and a junior tournament next year.
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Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 finalists to serve as state's tourism ambassadors
The Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 pageant was officially launched in Kuching, with its 17 finalists set to act as ambassadors promoting Sarawak's culture and tourism internationally. State minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ambassadors must have confidence and communication skills to tell Sarawak's story to the world.
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DAP aid fund supports brother of fatal accident victim in Kuching
The elder brother of a fatal accident victim in Kuching has received assistance from the DAP's Tertiary Education Assistance Fund. Jain Kemin, who is studying architecture at UiTM, lost his brother Japin in the crash at Jalan Teo Kui Seng-Stutong Baru early last year.
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Shin Yang buys Pending Industrial Estate land for RM34 million
Shin Yang Group Bhd is acquiring a leasehold industrial property in Pending Industrial Estate, Kuching, for RM34 million from related party Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd. The company plans to build a warehouse and container depot on the 8.316-hectare site to expand its logistics services.
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SHARP airlifts air purifiers to Kuching to meet haze-driven demand
As haze worsens in Kuching, SHARP Electronics Malaysia has airlifted air purifiers to the city to replenish stock and meet rising demand. The company's managing director said the move aims to shorten waiting times for consumers during the severe haze period.
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Cloud seeding continues to reduce haze in Sarawak
Cloud seeding operations will continue in Sarawak to reduce haze affecting parts of the state. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Kuching and Sri Aman recorded very unhealthy API readings, while Serian, declared an emergency area, is showing positive improvement.
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Hua Shang pledges full financial backing for proposed Sarawak Chinese university
Hua Shang Economic Corporation (Sibu) Bhd has pledged full financial support for the establishment of a Sarawak Chinese Independent University should one be proposed in the future. Founder Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk made the pledge at the opening of the corporation's new Wisma Hua Shang building in Kuching, which also marks its expansion from Sibu.
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First Women's Care Room for nurses launched at Sarawak General Hospital
The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) launched its first Women's Care Room at Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) in Kuching. The facility provides a comfortable rest area for female nurses, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, officiated the facility, which is sponsored by Perinsuran Brokar Sdn. Bhd.
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Sarawak minister opens Kuching art exhibition, urges growth to preserve city's soul
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah opened the HeadBox Art and/or Mask Exhibition at Westberly Galleria in Kuching on Sunday. He said economic growth should not come at the expense of Kuching's cultural identity and character, recalling the late Abdul Taib Mahmud's vision of a 'city with a soul'. The exhibition features over 60 works by 39 Sarawak-based artists.
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Two arrested in Kuching for cable theft and intimidation at Kubah Ria
Police in Kuching arrested two men, aged 36 and 38, for alleged cable theft and criminal intimidation at Kubah Ria, Jalan Matang in Petra Jaya. The suspects, who have 17 prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, were caught after a video of the incident went viral. Police are searching for another suspect.
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Mambong parish annual sale draws strong support, raises funds for church projects
The St Augustine's Parish Mambong Annual Sale 2026 was held at the Kampung Mambong Community Hall in Kuching on Saturday. The event, officiated by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, raised funds for the parish's development, including plans for a new vicarage and upgrading the parish office.
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Man arrested in Kuching for running unlicensed entertainment centre
Police in Kuching arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly operating an entertainment centre without a valid licence. The arrest took place at the premises on Jalan Lapangan Terbang on Friday night, and music equipment was seized. The case is being investigated under the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.
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Kuching Squash Invitational 2026 aims to groom young players for next Sukma
The Kuching Squash Invitational 2026 was held at the Sarawak Club Squash Court in Kuching on Sunday, with 84 participants from Sibu, Miri, Samarahan and Kuching. The tournament's main aim is to develop young players aged nine to 15 as preparation for the next Malaysian Games (Sukma). Kong Chak Wei won the Men's Premier title, while Annabelle Marie Teo Shao Ying took the Women's Premier crown.
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.