Food & Lifestyle news in Voco Kuching Kuching Sarawak

1. Sarawak deputy minister urges entrepreneurs to use AI for business plans

   8 hours ago Saluran 122 Kuching, Sarawak 6.4 km

   Sarawak Deputy Minister Datuk Abdullah Saidol has urged small business owners to leverage AI to create more effective business plans. He made the call at the closing ceremony of the SG-Sarawak Friendship AI Business Design Hackathon 2026 in Kuching.

2. Pantai Damai rep: Suitable land in Santubong, Telaga Air zones could be developed for padi

   11 hours ago Borneo Post Dewan Sinaran, Kampung Sungai Lumut, Kuching, Sarawak 22.5 km

   Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said suitable land in the Santubong and Telaga Air zones could potentially be developed for padi cultivation. He made the remarks after officiating an agricultural aid handover ceremony at Dewan Sinaran, Kampung Sungai Lumut, where 28 recipients received RM81,000 in assistance.

3. Drones to help Pantai Damai farmers boost crop efficiency

   16 hours ago Saluran 122 Dewan Sinaran, Kampung Sungai Lumut, Kuching, Sarawak 22.5 km

   Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said drone technology has received encouraging response from farmers in Pantai Damai. He spoke after officiating the AFF Pantai Damai branch agricultural input handover ceremony at Dewan Sinaran, Kampung Sungai Lumut. The technology, introduced through a demonstration in May, is seen as a way to help monitor crops and improve yields.

4. Cooking competition brings community together

   1 day ago Sarawak Tribune Kampung Rantau Panjang, Batu Kawa, Kuching, Sarawak 8.9 km

   A cooking competition held in Batu Kawa on Aug 31 fostered community ties as residents shared traditional recipes. Senator Ahmad Ibrahim attended the closing ceremony at Kampung Rantau Panjang, praising the event for strengthening neighbourly bonds and passing on values.

5. Bau Hungry Ghost Festival strengthens Chinese cultural heritage

   2 days ago Saluran 122 Pekan Jambusan, Bau, Sarawak 20.9 km

   The Hungry Ghost Festival in Bau, Sarawak, held at Pekan Jambusan, drew about 200 association members and is expected to attract 1,000 to 2,000 visitors over two days. District officer Eddy Nayoi highlighted the event's role in preserving Chinese cultural heritage and attracting tourists to Bau.

6. Fatimah: Stronger childcare support key to keeping Sarawak women in workforce

   2 days ago Borneo Post Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 16 km

   Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said stronger childcare support can help women stay in the workforce. She was speaking at the 'Sarawak Women @ Work' programme in Kota Samarahan, citing 2024 statistics showing Sarawak's female labour force participation at 52.7 per cent compared to 85.4 per cent for men.

7. St Augustine's Parish Mambong to hold annual sale

   2 days ago Borneo Post Kampung Mambong, Kuching, Sarawak 15.6 km

   St Augustine's Parish Mambong in Kuching, Sarawak will hold its annual sale on Sept 5 at the Kampung Mambong community hall to raise funds for parish development projects. The event will feature a lucky draw and karaoke session.

8. The Raintree Restaurant opens for breakfast

   3 days ago Sarawak Tribune Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak 9.1 km

   The Raintree Restaurant at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has started serving breakfast from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 am. The menu includes local favourites like Nasi Lemak, Fried Mee Hoon, and steamed red bean buns, with combo prices starting from RM6.70.