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INTRODUCTION to KUCHING CITY INDUSTRIES & INVESTMENT:
F&N Kuching
SPORT AND RECREATION Religion in Sarawak : Chinese Temples, Islamic Centre, St. Joseph Church, Hindu Temples
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LIST OF SHOPPING MALLS IN KUCHING, SARAWAK : Shopping Centers in Kuching - some commercial complex places for shopping :
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Big White Cat Kuching City If you never been to this famous Big White Cat Status, you never been to Kuching City and you never been to Kuching China Town. This cat is located at the end of Chinatown (not China Street), there is this white statue of a white cat - an Icon of Kuching. There is another Cat Statue at the beginning of Chinatown, that is a cluster of mixed colored big and small cats Note : There are two "CHINA" in Kuching: the CHINA STREET and the CHINA TOWN. |
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KUCHING
CITY
...the capital city of Sarawak...
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General Post Office Building, Kuching General Post Office building at Kuching is situated across the street from the Clock Tower. Designed by Swan and Mclaren Architects of Singaporean. The grand façade of this building was emphasized by a central colonnade of 12 paired Corinthian columns supporting a pediment featuring the Sarawak crest combining the flag, one Brooke emblem of a badger and the motto ‘Dum Spiro – Spero” (While I live, I hope). The arched portico has a Renaissance order of proportion, a grand structure on a human scale. The Pavilion Building, TEXTILE MUSEUM Opposite the old General Post office is the three storey- building of Textile Museum. A mix of colonial architecture and English Renaissance. Known as the Pavilion Building, it was initially the medical headquarters for the city during the White Rajah's era. The Museum displays raw materials, weaving with mannequins of weavers at work and costumes. |
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AirAsia Sales Offices in Malaysia |
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| Kuala Lumpur |
Plaza Berjaya, Lot G027B, Ground Floor, Podium Block, Plaza Berjaya, No. 12 Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur. |
| KL Sentral |
Lot 4, Level 2, Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur, 50470 Kuala Lumpur |
| Johor Bahru |
Tune Hotels.com Danga Bay Johor Bahru, Lot PTB 22819 Jalan Skudai, Mukim Bandar Johor Bahru, 80200 Johor Bahru |
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Kota Kinabalu |
Lot G24, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah, Jalan Tun Razak, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Kuching |
Wisma Ho Ho Lim, Ground Floor, No. 291, Sub Lot 4, Jalan Abell 93100 Kuching, Sarawak |
| Miri |
Ground Floor , Sublot 661B of Lot 354, Unity Centre Block 7 MCLD Jalan Miri Pujut 98000 Miri, Sarawak |
| Penang | Ground Floor, Kim Mansion, 332, Chulia Street, 10200 Penang |
| Subang | Ground Floor, Terminal 3, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor |
| Tawau |
TB228, Lot 5 Ground Floor,Istana Monaco Hotel, Jalan Bunga, Fajar Complex ,91000 Tawau, Sabah |
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| Higher Education in Kuching |
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Higher Education in Kuching Education is Sarawak's priority concerns in promoting the vision of realizing a knowledge-based economy. Various local universities and educational institutions have been established :
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| DEVELOPMENT IN KUCHING 2000 - 2010 |
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Sarawak Convention Centre (Borneo Convention Centre Kuching)
Boulevard Shopping Complex
Swinburne University Campus Expansion Kuching city development 2008 and 2009 : ONE TJ (Tabuan Jaya) 3. Green Heights Mall
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Here is another detail map of Kuching from http://kuching.outer-court.com |
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CAR in Kuching. More about RENT-A-CAR in Kuching |
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| 1 | Proton Saga-Auto & Manual | Rm 100.00 |
| 2 | Proton Iswara - Auto | Rm 135.00 |
| 3 | Proton Wira Auto/Manual | Rm 150.00 |
| 4 | Proton Waja -Auto | Rm 180.00 |
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HALF DAY TOUR available in Kuching City |
DURATION | RATE RM | |
| 1 | Kuching City South Heritage OR Kuching City North Sightseeing | 03 hours | Rm 50.00 |
| 2 | Sarawak River Cruise | 1.5 hours | Rm 55.00 |
| 3 | Sarawak River Cruise-Sunset Cruise | 02 hours | Rm 65.00 |
| 4 | Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center + Pottery Factory | 03 hours | Rm 60.00 |
| 5 | Crocodile Farm + Pottery Factory | 03 hours | Rm 65.00 |
| 6 | Fairy & Wind Caves + Bau Town | 04 hours | Rm 75.00 |
| 7 | Sarawak Cultural Village + Cultural Show | 04 hours | Rm 100.00 |
| 8 | Annahrais Bidayuh Longhouse + Pepper Garden + Pottery | 04 hours | Rm 75.00 |
| 9 | Semenggoh Orang Utan RC + Crocodile Farm + Pottery | 05 hours | Rm 100.00 |
| 10 | Semenggoh Orang Utan Center + Annahrais Bidayuh Longhouse + Pottery | 05 hours | Rm 100.00 |
| 11 | Matang Wild Life Centre | 04 hours | Rm 80.00 |
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of main entrance fee, guide, transportation pick
up/drop off at hotel Kuching city. All tours are on seat in Coach Minimum 2 person (joining with other people) subject to availability of space. Child rate 50% off adult fare below 12-03 years old. Things to bring: good walking shoes, change of cloths, towel, insect repellant, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, personal toiletries. |
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TOUR + LUNCH available in Kuching City |
DURATION | RATE in RM | |
| 1 | Kuching City South & North & Shopping | 07 hours | 120.00 |
| 2 | Orang Utan Center + Annahrias Bidayuh Longhouse + Crocodile Farm | 07 hours | 170.00 |
| 3 | Semenggoh Orang Utan Centre + Crocodile Farm + Fairy Caves & Pottery | 07 hours | 170.00 |
| 4 | Bako National Park - Proboscis Monkey | 06 hours | 180.00 |
| 5 | Gading National Park - Rafflesia | 06 hours | 180.00 |
| 6 | Gading National Park + Fairy & Wind Caves | 07 hours | 180.00 |
| 7 | Kubah National Park + Matang Wild Life Centre | 06 hours | 200.00 |
| 8 | Lemanak Iban Longhouse | 12 hours | 300.00 |
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PACKAGE TOUR (FULL BOARD)
available from Kuching City |
DURATION | RATE PER ADULT | |
| 1 | Bako National Park | 2Day1Night | Rm 320.00 |
| 2 | Bako National Park | 3Day2Night | Rm 450.00 |
| 3 | Lemanak Iban Longhouse + Semenggoh Orang Utan Center | 2Day1Night | Rm 450.00 |
| 4 | Lemanak Iban Longhouse + Semenggoh Orang Utan Center | 3Day2Night | Rm 650.00 |
| 5 | Lemanak Iban Longhouse and Batang Ai Resort | 3Day2Night | Rm 680.00 |
| 6 | Gading National Park + Fairy Caves & Wind Caves | 2Day1Night | Rm 350.00 |
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| Wawasan Open University
The Kuching Regional Office of Wawasan Open University (KCRO)
is opened in October 2009 to mark Wawasan Open University’s
much-awaited entry into East Malaysia. The office will serve as the nerve
centre for the promotion and delivery of WOU programmes through the
ODL package to adult learners in Sarawak. Adults can have the
opportunity of studying for a university degree while they work. WOU is ready to face the task of
reaching out to the people of Sarawak and East Malaysia, and that
the ‘flexible, affordable and accessible’ mode of learning will
attract many prospective students. |
Kuching Isthmus area (Kuching City Extension) : http://www.cmsb.com.my/news/2005news/tower.htm
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarawak_Biodiversity_Centre
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The Malay Villages along the riverside next to Fort Margherita have some beautiful traditional and modern Malay architecture. |
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Gunung Gading National Park
| Kubah National Park and Matang Wildlife Centre | Semenggok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre (Semenggoh Nature Reserve) Entry Fees
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- OTHER BEAUTIFUL PLACES OF INTEREST - PLACES OF ATTRACTION in SARAWAK : other beautiful places in Kuching for travelers... | Around Kuching | Bau Town | Lundu Town | | Kuching Waterfront | | KUCHING HIGH SCHOOL | Pendugan | Wall Art in Kuching |
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Lemanak River Iban Longhouse About 230km from Kuching, 4 hours overland trip & another 45 minutes by motorized longboat to reach 'Nanga Kesit' Iban longhouse. Tour the longhouse, sample the rice wine and witness cultural dances, cock fighting and blowpipe demonstration. Overnight at longhouse and ] return to Kuching the nest day. Inclusive of 1 breakfast, 2 lunch & 1 dinner Conducted tour from local travel agent available at RM 400-500 for 2D/1N |
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Sarawak River Cruise
Experience Kuching thru a different angle - from the Sarawak river where the first white rajah of Sarawak set his eyes upon Kuching when he sail up this river for the first time back in 1839. Boarding at Kuching Waterfront at least 15 minutes before departure. Sunset Cruise daily from 5.30pm - 7.00pm Conducted tour from local travel agent available at RM 40-50 (1 hours 30 min) Or cheaper to board direct at Kuching Water Front |
| Semmenggoh Orang
Utan Centre
Conducted tour from local travel agent. Round trip took 3 hours |
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Wind Cave & Fairy Cave
Visitors will be awed by the beautiful limestone formations formed over millions of years Fairy Cave which got its name from one of the formation which resemble the Chinese goddess. Kwan Yin. At Wind Cave, enjoy the constant breeze flowing thru while observing millions of bats and swiftlets (which produce the Chinese delicacy - birds nest) Conducted tour from local travel agents at Rm 50-60 (4 hours) |
| Sarawak Cultural Village The living museum' showcase the diversity of the ethnic people of Sarawak thru their traditional houses namely longhouses of the Iban. Bidayuh, Orang Ulu. Penan Hut; Melanau Tall House, Malay Town House and Chinese Farm House. Enjoy a 45 minutes cultural show at the end of visit. Conducted tour from local travel agents or your hotel service counter |
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Market Shopping Located about 90km from Kuching or 1.5 hours drive, Serikin is a market at the border of Sarawak & Kalimantan where visitors can buy Indonesian products at good bargain price such as rattan mat (tikar). batik, handicrafts, dried prawn, keropok. etc. Back to Kuching. visit to Sarawak Pottery Factory and Satok Market for| the famous Terubuk Masin. Organized tour available at Rm 70 - 80 per adult - 6 hours |
| Jong's Crocodile Farm /Mini Zoo See the man-eating crocodiles at the largest farm of its kind in Malaysia. Home to more than 1000 crocodiles, observe the reptiles being fed and learn about the history and lifestyle. The skull of the fame man-eating crocodile. Bujang Senang is displayed here; The farm also houses many other animals such as sun bear, monkeys, python, birds, civet, deers, etc. Organized tour available at local tour agent at Rm 55 - 60 per adult - 3 hours |
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This rich and varied cultural heritage makes Kuching a great place to buy native handicrafts, as all of Sarawak's ethnic groups produce excellent craftsmen. The variety of goods on offer is simply enormous. Kuching is also the ideal base for visiting longhouses . Local travel agents have a variety of tours, ranging from half-day trips to nearby Bidayuh longhouses, to week-long safaris to Iban longhouses on the Skrang, Lemanak, Batang Ai and Rejang rivers. Longhouse visits are always interesting and invariably great fun. |
| Jalan Song Food Court Three major food courts packed into one food mall, this place is always decked out like the 1Utama of food courts in Kuching. Open at night and the only way to get there is by car/taxi. This is the place to try a bit of everything that Kuching has to offer. |
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Shopping Complex BDC, Jalan Stampin, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia +6082-462 722/458 841 |
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For more information on Kuching City : http://en.wikipedia.org The administration of Kuching is divided into following two administrative groups:
The climate in Kuching is tropical, moderately hot and receives substantial rainfall. Average annual rainfall is approximately 4,000 mm . The wettest times are during the North-East Monsoon months of November to February. Temperature is around 23°C in the early hours of the morning and rises to around 32°C in the mid afternoon.
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Kuching : the capital of Sarawak, is situated at the banks of the Sarawak River in Borneo island. The population of 1 million is made up of Malays, Dayaks, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. It is impossible to really enjoy Kuching from the air-conditioned tour bus. To make the most of your visit you must put on your walking shoes, take to the streets and join in. Population and The People : Sarawak has a population of
2 Millions. Kuching is around half a million making it the highest
populated city in Sarawak and the 7th highest populated in Malaysia.
Kuching is a cosmopolitan city, and this is reflected in the faces on the
streets. Whilst the population is predominantly Chinese and Malay, Kuching is
home to people from virtually all of Sarawak's 26-plus ethnic groups. As well as Bidayuhs (formerly known as Land Dayaks) and Ibans (Sea Dayaks), you are sure to
encounter Melanaus from the coastal areas and Orang Ulu, the collective name given to the smaller indigenous Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit, Berawan, Lun Bawang, Penan, etc. All are
thoroughly modern Malaysians nowadays though many of the rural people still live
in longhouse communities. |
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Iban Longhouses - Sarawak Gawai Padi - the harvest festival of the Iban in June each year. June is the best time of year to venture into the Batang Ai region and stay in a traditional Iban longhouse. |
other places of interest outside Kuching in Sarawak :
| Eating Out | | Onward Destination | Travel Connection |
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for More about Kuching interesting places and elsewhere in Sarawak :
Visitors’ Information Centre
of Sarawak Tourism Board on Padang Merdeka
Stocks leaflets, brochures and other promotional materials. The centre
assist with general travel enquiries. The centre also houses the
National Park and Wildlife booking office which issues visitor permits
and books accommodation for Bako, Gunung Gading,
Kubah and Matang Wildlife Centre.
The Visitors’ Information CentreLot 31, Jln Masjid, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: 082-410944 or 082-410942 Fax: 082-256301
Sarawak Tourist Association (STA) Sarawak Steamship Building Tel: 082-240620 Fax: 082-427151
Tourism Malaysia OfficeRugayah Building, Jln Song Thian Cheok, Kuching Tel: 082-246775/246575 Fax: 082-246442
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INDEX of Kuching City January 14, 2012 11:26:52 AM |
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