8 APRIL- 31 JULY 6 MAY 1-31 MAY 3 MAY - 21 JUNE

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8 APRIL - 31 JULY
Japanese Occupation in Borneo During World War II
Exhibition
The public are invited to view this special collection
exhibition on Japanese Occupation in Borneo During
World War II. This exhibition highlights how the people
of Borneo survived daily life and responded with grit
and resourcefulness to the Japanese Occupation, a
period of great adversity and abject scarcity. It
celebrates their resilience, tenacity, resourcefulness and
self-reliance; values that remain important and
relevant today. Glimpses of these past lives are
presented in writings, memoirs, records, and photos of
the uncertain and shattered world these survivors of
the war endured. The exhibition is open to public daily
from 11 am - 7 pm. Closed on Public Holidays.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: KUCHING – Special Collection Room, Level 1,
Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
WHO: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
CONTACT: Rozana Octovia Raymond Umpu at
082-440488 ext. 19 or email rozanoru@sarawak.gov.my
( State Records Repository )
1-31 MAY
Miri May Fest
To promote Miri as a vibrant and green Resort City, Miri
May Fest will be held for the month of May in conjunction
with Miri City Day 11th Anniversary. There will be activities
encouraging culture and arts, sports, music, dancing,
singing, charity food fair and trade fair.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: MIRI
WHO: Organized by various government agencies, Miri
City Council, NGOs Social Clubs & Commercial Houses
Public Relations Section
CONTACT: 085-4 www.miricouncil.gov.my
3 MAY - 21 JUNE
MakerSpace@Pustaka : Beginners Class for Adobe
Photoshop
Learn the basic level of Adobe Photoshop. Classes will
be conducted every Tuesday, 2.30 - 4.30 pm at
MakerSpace@Pustaka, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
(Kuching). Limited number of seats, first come first
serve basis and by appointment only. Please email
fairulab@sarawak.gov.my to book your place, and it is
free of charge.
HOW MUCH: Free, registration required
WHERE: KUCHING – MakerSpace@Pustaka
Negeri Sarawak
WHO: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak
CONTACT: fairulab@sarawak.gov.my
6 MAY
Tonight with Mike
Join us for a night of music, public speaking
demonstration and talks featuring the ten must-visit
places in Sarawak and the legend and beauty of sape
and sape making. Showcasing local, young muscians
and singers with sape playing by internationally
renowned, master player Matthew Ngau.
HOW MUCH: RM20
WHERE: KUCHING – Islamic Information Centre
WHO: Momentum Kuching
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CONTACT: Nazreen 014-998 2079, Laura Kho
012-887 6889 or Mike Lim 019-819 9777
6-8 MAY
Mukah Kaul Festival 2016
Kaul is a traditional festival celebrated by the Melanau
community living along the coast area in Sarawak. In
the past, Kaul was held as a religious ceremony to
appease the spirits of the sea, land, forest and farm
making it the most important festival in the Melanau
traditional calender. The festival is a ritual of
purification and thanksgiving as well as one of the
propitiation for good fortune. Today, it is more of
keeping a heritage alive. Its marks the beginning of the
Melanau calender which begins at the end of the
Northeast monsoon. Kaul takes place in the third week
of the month of April every year. The festival site is on
the right bank of the Mukah river estuary. During the
week-long festival, activities include stalls selling
traditional foods, entertainment programs, traditional
games. The highlight will be the ‘Serahang’ (decorated
flat round basket made from sago leaf which is raised
on a bamboo pole) procession lead by local Melanau
community elders. Some of the activities not to be
missed include playing the giant swing (Tibow) and
enjoying Melanau traditional food served on the log
(Keman Baw Bateng also known as ‘Makan Beradat’ in
Malay).
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: MUKAH – Tapak Pesta Kaul, Taman Kala Dana
WHO: Persatuan Melanau Mukah
CONTACT: Mr. Pengiran Saifudzin Pengiran Mahtar/
084-872595 / john_jennifer@hotmail.com
www.kaulmukah.com
6-8 MAY
Tidal Bore Festival (Pesta Benak)
Pesta Benak is one of Sarawak's iconic events and
celebrated on a grand scale. Centered in Sri Aman, there
will be longboat paddling competition, tidal bore
surfing, water sports, food and trade fair and nightly
entertaiment.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: SRI AMAN TOWN – Batang Lupar River Front
WHO: Sri Aman Resident Office
CONTACT: www.sriamanro.gov.my
www.facebook.com/pestabenaksriaman
6-8 MAY
5th Miri Bike Week 2016
Miri Bike Week was first organised in 2010 and aimed to
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gather all the big bikers all over Borneo. The objective is
to encourage the youth to cultivate an interest in the
motorsport and also perform its CSR by donating a
portion of their income to the charity organisation.
HOW MUCH: Visit facebook page for registration fee and
competition fee for various categories
WHERE: MIRI – Permy Mall
WHO: Kelab Motosikal Jaguh Miri
CONTACT: Ramzie B. Hipni 017-851 6811
kmjm03@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/miribikeweek
8 MAY
Super Rat Race 2016
5km charity fun run, come dressed as your favourite
super hero! Registration fee includes tshirt and finisher
medal. Register online at http://goo.gl/forms/
u3qlBYKLj5 . Printed forms are also available at Brooks
Concept Store (Green Heights Mall).
HOW MUCH: RM50
WHERE: KUCHING – MBKS
WHO: Kelab Larian O-RUN-UTAN
CONTACT: www.facebook.com/ratracekuching
Alex Liew 016-888 1023 or Desmond Sahathevan
019-893 6268
Wilton courses
in May & JUNE 2016
惠尔通假期课程:
5月,6月
9-10 MAY
National Conference on Administrative
Professionalism 2016
An annual get together for Secretaries, Personal
Assistants and Admin Professionals to network, refresh,
re-energise, recharge and sharpen their saws in order
to manage the every day surprises for their bosses. This
conference is also held during 12-13 April at the
Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
HOW MUCH: Early bird RM2,999, Normal rate RM3,399,
international participants USD1,350
WHERE: KUCHING – The Waterfront Hotel
WHO: MRS Management Sdn Bhd
CONTACT: kristine@mrstraining.com or 082 454 343
www.trainingprovider.org
12-13 MAY
ASEAN-CHINA Entrepreneurs’ Conference 2016
The goal of this conference is to provide a mutually
beneficial commercialization platform where Malaysian
and particularly Sarawak local entrepreneurs can
explore and gain insights into various business and
trade opportunities with the Chinese counterparts
through strategic business networking and sharing
sessions, awareness workshops, trade forums and
For more details contact:
016 892 6999
bake_chilled@ymail.com
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particularly though this Conference and to further tap
and advance into Asia’s largest market. The conference
will be a combination of valuable information
presentation by domain experts and policymakers from
Malaysia and China; Forum and business networking.
Through this conference we seek to provide an
opportunity for local and foreign entrepreneurs to
network and exchange relevant knowledge to give
them a competitive edge in their various sectors and
industries. This conference will be supported by
associations such as SEA and relevant governments
(Malaysia).
HOW MUCH: Conference Participation Fee RM1,500
WHERE: KUCHING – check with organiser
WHO: A joint effort of Sarawak Entrepreneurs’
Association (SEA), FAME International College (FAME)
and China’s Peking University (PKU)
CONTACT: David Chew 016-864 9717
info@ace-conference.com
www.ace-conference.com
13 MAY
Mental Health Trialogue: Work and Mental Health
The Sarawak Mental Health Association organises a
monthly Mental Health Trialogue at Permai
Psychological Services, 1st Floor, Lot 2992, Jalan Tun
Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching. The theme for the month
of May is "Work and Mental Health". A mental health
trialogue is an open and conducive environment for
participants to voice out their experiences and concerns
about any issues regarding mental health. Good mental
health is not the absence of mental illnesses, it refers to
a general sense of well-being. The trialogue is open to
members of the public, healthcare professionals and
just about anyone. Do join us if you care about your
mental health and that of those around you!
Please call for details of our Mental Health Trialogue for
the month of June and July.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHERE: KUCHING – Permai Psychological Services, 1st
Floor, Lot 2992, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce
WHO: Sarawak Mental Health Association
CONTACT: Dr Gan Chee Kuan 012-8081023
13-14 MAY
Borneo Jazz Festival 2016
Borneo Jazz Festival 2016
Borneo Jazz is one of the longest running Jazz festivals
in the region. This will be the 11th year it is held in Miri.
There will be two nights of four performances each by
regionally and internationally recognised jazz
musicians. Visitors going to this cosmopolitan city of
Miri can use the day to visit the Lambir Hills or the
historical Niah National Park located just an hour and
two away respectively.
And if you are a scuba diver, the dive sites in the
Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park beckon. The
nearest dive site is a mere 15-min away, just off the
coast of the city.
HOW MUCH: Visit website for ticket prices
WHERE: MIRI – Parkcity Everly Hotel
WHO: Sarawak Tourism Board
CONTACT: 082 423 600 stb@sarawaktourism.com
www.jazzborneo.com
14 MAY
Bellies to Babies Workshop 2016
Bellies to Babies Workshop 2016 featuring Pregnancy
Wellbeing & Fitness Live Demo : Pre & Post Natal
Exercise Tips from Physiotherapist, The 30 Minute
Lesson : Baby Massage by A Certified Instructor and Get
Your Queries Answered by Our Paediatrician, Dietician
and Psychologist. 1.30pm–4pm.
HOW MUCH: Free admission, registration required
WHERE: KUCHING – Borneo Medical Centre
WHO: Borneo Medical Centre
CONTACT: 082 507 333
www.borneomedicalcentre.com
14 MAY
Sarawak Volunteers, Walk of Love
This one day event organised by The Ministry of
Welfare, Women and Family Development is in support
of the 18th Malaysian Paralympics to be held in Kuching
from 5-12 August 2016. The Walk of Love – a purple
themed event – will be an activity whereby members
of the public or those interested to take part will be
walking 2 km or 3 km. Other activities are Zumba,
launch of logo and introducing the state contingent
icon, lucky draws and colouring competition.
HOW MUCH: Free, registration required
WHERE: KUCHING – Le Park, Civic Centre
WHO: The Ministry of Welfare, Women and Family
Development
CONTACT: Cik Rosalina Mohd Tahir/Puan Siti Rubiah
Mohd Rusli 082-446 980, 082-446 178
jabatan wanitaks@gmail.com
14-15 MAY
SBC Biodiversity Day 2016
Coming your way again this year! Join us in fantastic
science games, community participation, public
awareness talks and more. Check out the tentative
programme at http://www.sbc.org.my/index.php/
events/biodiversity-day-2016
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: KUCHING – Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, KM20,
Jalan Borneo Heights, Semengoh
WHO: Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
CONTACT: 082-610 610 biosar@sbc.org.my
www.facebook.com/sarawak.biodiversity.centre
14-21 MAY
Exhibition by the Kuching Branch of the Malaysian
Nature Society
The Kuching Branch of the Malaysian Nature Society,
one of the oldest conservation groups in the country, is
organising a 10-day exhibition highlighting their varied
activities and showcasing natures' works of art as
photographed by members.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: KUCHING – The Spring
WHO: Malaysian Nature Society, Kuching Branch
CONTACT: Eddie 014 395 1415
mnskuchingbranch@gmail.com
15 MAY
Miri City Day Half Marathon 2016
5km fun run, 10km run and 21km half marathon.
HOW MUCH: Visit website for registration and fees
WHERE: MIRI – Marina Park City
WHO: Robust Lifestyle and Majlis Bandaraya Miri
CONTACT: www.mirimarathon.com
16-17 MAY
Festival Tarian Tradisional Sarawak (Sarawak
Traditional Dance Festival)
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: KUCHING – Godown Amphitheatre Kuching
Waterfront
WHO: Kuching City Council North (DBKU)
CONTACT: Mohd Hafiz Ali 082-446 688 ext 320
mohdhafizali@dbku.gov.my
16-19 MAY
5th Biannual World Restaurant Mission Conference
2016
HOW MUCH: Check www.worldcrm.org for details
WHERE: KUCHING – Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching
WHO: Persatuan Rumah Gembira
CONTACT: Sheila Yeoh Jeah Ling 014-333 8959
infor@worldcrm.org
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20-22 MAY
Into the Woods
Tunku Putra School and the Sarawak State Symphony
Orchestra proudly presents Into the Woods, the Tony
Award Winning Broadway Musical. Music and lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine.
HOW MUCH: RM35 (back rows), RM55 (middle rows) and
RM100 (front rows)
WHERE: KUCHING – Former DUN Ballroom
WHO: Tunku Putra School and the Sarawak State
Symphony Orchestra
CONTACT: 082-313 900 or 016-223 2108
21 MAY
Runners Wild Bario 2016
Runners Wild is a trail run that will take runners into
some of the wildest destinations in the region. Runners
Wild in Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia is a run for the
experienced trail runner or experienced outdoor
enthusiasts. Runners will find themselves flying into a
tropical mountainous region where temperatures can
soar into the high 30s in the mid day and drop to a low
18 degrees Celsius at nights.
The 50 kilometer course will run through picturesque
villages, pristine forests, rice fields and past many long
houses of the Kelabit people who populate the
highlands. Runners Wild seeks to bring the hardy
adventurer into the unexplored while still providing the
best running experience for each and every one of our
runners.
HOW MUCH: Visit website for registration and fees
WHERE: MIRI – Bintang Megamall
WHO: Asia Tourism Alliance
CONTACT: Kuhan Foo 012-331 1398
www.runnerswild.com
21 MAY
Friends of Sarawak Museum Collector's Forum
"I wonder if this old porcelain vase grandma left me is
an original..." "I bought this old document at an
antiques market but I don't know how to preserve it."
Many of us have items handed down through the
generations, or collectibles purchased during our
travels. Most of these items end up on a shelf or in a
cupboard, and are largely forgotten. Have you ever
wondered if these vases, oil paintings, baskets and
beads are originals? If so, bring them along to our
Collector's Forum on May 21, 2016 between 2pm and
5pm at the Old Courthouse Kuching. You may find the
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answers to all your questions, and learn a thing or two
about your treasures!
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: KUCHING - Old Courthouse
WHO: Friends of Sarawak Museum
CONTACT: Anita 019-887 0811 fosm.events@gmail.com
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22 MAY
Momentum Run Kuching 3.2 2016
The concept behind the Momentum Run was initiated
by a group of running enthusiasts from the City
Joggers’ Club (CJC) with the main purpose to help
Kuching runners train towards their 1st Full or Half
Marathon. The Momentum Run is not intended to be a
competitive event. This is mainly because its primary
objective is to “build up momentum” towards the Full
or Half marathon the particular runner is seeking to
participate in.
The 3rd edition of the Momentum Run consists of 3
series where every series will be more challenging, as
the mileage towards Half and Full Marathon increases.
Runners will be collecting all 3 different series run
medals wherein the 3 individual medals can be joined
together to become a complete “big medal”.
15KM (Short Category) or 20KM (Long Category)
HOW MUCH: RM60 for all categories
WHERE: KUCHING - MBKS Carpark
WHO: City Jogger’s Club
CONTACT: www.momentumrun.com.my
25-28 MAY
The Conference of the Pan Pacific Business Association
(PPBA) 2016
The basic goal of PPBA is to provide a forum for
scholars, executives, and government officials from
Pacific-Rim countries to discuss important issues
relating to a better quality of life in this region.
Emphasis has been placed on more effective utilization
of human resources, technology, and multilateral
economic activities across borders.
HOW MUCH: Visit website for registration and fees
WHERE: MIRI – Pullman Miri Waterfront
WHO: Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus
CONTACT: Pauline Ho 085-443 939 ext 3014 or
pauline.ho@curtin.edu.my
www.panpacificbusiness.org
25-29 MAY
The 56th Malaysian Medical Association AGM and
Scientific Meeting 2016
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W. Germann
Jalan Canna behind GIANT Stutong
Jalan Canna
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WHERE: MIRI – Meritz Hotel
WHO: Malaysian Medical Association Sarawak Branch
CONTACT: Ms. Dorothy Tan 082-258 542
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27 MAY
GBG Kuching Growth Hacking Workshop Series #3:
Get Your Business Online via Google My Business &
AdWords Express
Speaker Chew Ying Yi is currently an advertising online
specialist in Google Asia Pacific. She works closely with
small and medium businesses (SMB) and agencies,
providing strategic and consultative advise to help their
businesses grow and gain online presence.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHERE: KUCHING – iCube Innovation, iCom Square
WHO: Google Business Group Kuching
CONTACT: gbgkuching@gmail.com
29 MAY
Friendship Run
5km fundraising run for Chung Hua Middle School No.1.
Fee includes quick dry run tshirt, bib number, voucher
and finisher medal. Register at Brooks, Green Height
Shopping Mall, or online via whatsapp.
HOW MUCH: RM50
WHERE: KUCHING – Chung Hua Middle School No.1
Pending
WHO: Chung Hua Middle School No. 1
CONTACT: Adeline 010-985 6800, Ling 014-999 7498,
Wong 014-338 3863, Magdalene 014-688 7349
5 JUNE
The Spring's Live Active Run 2016
It is that time of the year again. tHe Spring’s Live Active
Run 2016 is back… BIGGER & BETTER!!
We have got fitness enthusiast and MIX FM Radio
Announcer Linora Low as tHe Spring’s Live Active Run
2016 Official Ambassador, new categories to excite avid
runners with and that’s all happening on 5th June,
Sunday at The Spring Shopping Mall’s Premier Car Park.
HOW MUCH: For fees please see www.liveactiverun.com
WHERE: KUCHING – The Spring Shopping Mall
WHO: The Spring Management Services Sdn Bhd
CONTACT: 082-238 222 or jongjj@thespring.com.my
6-8 JUNE
Pesta Babulang 2016
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The highlight of the festival is the buffalo race involving
teams from Limbang, Sabah and Brunei trying to
outrace each other, riding on bare buffalo back.
Activities include various activities such as cultural
performances, cooking contest, beauty pageant,
handicrafts exhibition and lucky draws.
Another highlight of the festival is ‘Ratu Babulang’ that
draws many Bisaya lasses to vie for this annual beauty
crown.
Pesta Babulang is an festival significant to the Bisaya
community in Batu Danu, Limbang. Organised by the
Bisaya Association, this annual event is a means to
promote tourism for Limbang.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: LIMBANG – Kampung Batu Danau
WHO: Bisaya Sarawak Association D/A Pejabat
Bahagian Miri
CONTACT: Mr. Antonio Kahti Galis
antonikg@sarawak.gov.my
17 JUNE
GBG Kuching Growth Hacking Workshop Series #4:
Gain more exposure online with Google My Business
and Google MapMaker
Speaker Desmond Chai is the Regional Lead for Google
MapMaker here in Malaysia, moderating feature edits,
providing guidance and best practices to the Google
Map Maker users in order to make Google Maps better
for everyone.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHERE: KUCHING – iCube Innovation, iCom Square
WHO: Google Business Group Kuching
CONTACT: gbgkuching@gmail.com
2 JULY
Sibu Autistic Association Fund Raising Foodsale
Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) is a charitable
organisation started by some parents with children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and concerned
members in the community in the year 2000.
In 2001, a centre was set up with the purpose of
providing services for ASD children to help them reach
their full potential. The main financial income and
support for the running of the centre is mainly from
personal and public donations and its yearly Fund
Raising Charity Sale. We have helped hundres of
children from age 2-18, over our years of service. It is
not without sweat and tears that we have pioneered
the work to help them be accepted into the community,
and in providing a better and brighter future for them.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are RM10 per booklet
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WHERE: SIBU – Agape Centre, Jalan Alan
WHO: Sibu Autistic Association
CONTACT: Madam Wong 084-213 786
contact@tomorrowpeople.org
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10 JULY
11-14 JULY
Sematan Festival 2016
This is a community-based event on traditional sports,
food and arts, held at this seaside bazaar of Sematan. A
fine tradition of the area is the ‘Gendang Melayu’- drum
orchestra that is accompanied by lyrics sung on the go
and the ‘joget’ (dance). There will be performances by
the Sambas Cultural troupe to reflect the close
proximity of Sematan to Kalimantan Indonesia.
Sematan is about an hour and a half (120 km) drive
from Kuching. Well-known for its long stretch of
secluded beaches, Sematan is the most western town
of Sarawak. It is the gateway to Tanjung Datu National
Park as well as the homestay experience of Telok
Melano village and Kampung Pueh longhouse. The
former depicts the Sarawak Malay culture and the
latter, the Bidayuh Selako culture.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: SEMATAN – Lundu
WHO: Sematan District Office
CONTACT: 082-711 101
http://facebook.com/SematanSarawak
11-13 JULY
Public Health Conference 2016
The Public Health Conference is organised by Tomorrow
People Organization- internationally recognised non
for profit organization with headquarters in Belgrade,
Serbia. The official language of the conference in
English. Attendance of delegates from more than 40
countries is expected.
This highly exciting and challenging international
Conference is intended to be a forum, discussion and
networking place for academics, researchers,
professionals, administrators, educational leaders,
policy makers, industry representatives, advanced
students, and others. Public Health Conference 2016 will
provide unlimited resources and opportunities to
interact with prominent leaders in the field and greatly
expand on your global network of scholars and
professionals.
HOW MUCH: For fees, please see http://www.
publichealth-conference.org/fees.html
WHERE: KUCHING – Pullman Hotel
WHO: Tomorrow People Organization, supported by
Sarawak Convention Bureau
CONTACT: Tel/Fax: + 381 62 680 683
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5th Malaysian Golden Chef Competition, Asia Pacific
(Kuching) Master Chef Challenge Trophy & Culinary
Forum 2016
The objectives of this event are to provide a venue for
mutual learning and fellowship among Chinese
culinary chefs, to improve the standard of local Chinese
culinary skills, to learn more about the different
cuisines in the Asia-Pacific region, and to promote
Sarawakian ethnic cuisines and cultures.
Some 600 participants from Malaysia, China, Singapore,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Australia
are expected. Affiliates and sponsors for the event
include Pan Malaysia Koo Soo Restaurants and Chefs
Association, State Tourism Ministry, Sarawak
Convention Bureau (SCB), World Federation of Chinese
Catering Industry, International Exchange of
Association of Renowned Chinese Cuisine Chefs, Taipei
Restaurants and Beverage Workers Union, Yu Yong Tai
Kitchenware, Lee Kum Kee Group, and Nestle Malaysia.
HOW MUCH: Free entry for public to watch, for forum
and entry into competition, ring organiser for details
WHERE: KUCHING – The Imperial Hotel
WHO: Persatuan Tukang Masak How Yu Kuching
CONTACT: Goh Ah Seng 082-256 328
ahsenggoh51@hotmail.com
17 JULY
The Silent Run
Imagine what your life would be like if you could no
longer hear a single sound. Birds flying around but no
chirping, the TV playing your favourite show but you can
only see movement without sound, the radio is useless to
you, your world is completely deaf. How would that
impact your life? The Silent Run is a charity event
organised to create public awareness of deafness, in aid
of Sarawak Deaf Sports Association. Along the run you
will learn what it is like to live as a deaf person.
HOW MUCH: RM40 for 3km run, RM50 for 6km and
virtual run
WHERE: KUCHING – CityOne Megamall
WHO: Beam Event Management
CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/
events/963568993750313/
21-30 JULY
Borneo Cultural Festival 2016
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The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) is a week-long
celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the
diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as
Iban/Bidayuh/Orang Ulu, Malay/Melanau and Chinese.
BCF stands as Sibu biggest tourism event. This is a
perfect time to mingle with the locals from all walks of
life. Fringe events include trade shows, fun fair and
stage shows. Borneo Cultural Festival is an annual event
organized by Sibu Municipal Council. It is free for the
public. The Sibu Town Square (venue) is within walking
distance of major hotels in the town centre.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: SIBU – Sibu Town Square
WHO: Sibu Municipal Council
CONTACT: 084-333 411
smc@smc.gov.my
petanque, golf, gymnastics, boxing and optimist
sailing. The games’ venues are in Kuching, Kota
Samarahan, Sibu which hosts badminton and volleyball
while Miri is hosting karate and optimist sailing.
The official opening and closing ceremony for
Malaysia’s grand sporting event will be held at the
refurbished Sarawak Stadium in Petra Jaya, Kuching.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: KUCHING, KOTA SAMARAHAN, SIBU – Various
locations
WHO: Sarawak State Government
CONTACT: Secretariat 082-313 973
sukma2016sarawaksecretariat@gmail.com
www. sukmasarawak2016.my
22-24 JULY
Bario Food & Cultural Festival (Pesta Nukenan &
Kebudayaan Kelabit Bario)
The 3-day festival celebrates the unique food, farming,
forest and cultural heritage of the Bario Highlands
(3,200ft ASL) – one of the last surviving intact
traditionally farmed and forested highland watersheds
in Sarawak and East Malaysia. Enjoy the delicious
organic food cooked by the various longhouse
communities of the Kelabit Highlands. There will be
traditional games and dances by young and old. There
are plenty of trekking trails to keep your adventure
spirit high and cap off a great day by catching the
awesomeness of the Milky Way if the timing is right.
HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: MIRI – Bario
WHO: Murum Kelabit Sarawak, the Kaum Ibu and Belia
Bario, supported by the Alde Valley Food Adventures
UK, the Sarawak Tourism Board and the Sarawak State
Government
CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
bariofoodfestival/271633572251
8th Kuching Bridge Congress
The Kuching Bridge Congress was first held in 2009, and
has been held annually since.
Why have a Bridge Congress?
- To promote Contract Bridge both locally and
internationally (one of the Club’s objectives)
- To provide an opportunity to compete with players
from other countries and elsewhere in Malaysia in a
friendly setting
- To improve players’ skills through the experience
- To promote Kuching as a destination for bridge
players from around the world
HOW MUCH: Check with organiser's for fees
WHERE: KUCHING - venue to be confirmed
WHO: Kuching Contract Bridge Club
CONTACT: Ann Lesley White, Congress Chairperson
016-853 4562 borneoann@hotmail.com
*special conditions apply
22-31 JULY
011 3694 2847
16th Sukma Game
The 2016 Sukma Games, officially known as the 16th
Sukma Games is a multi-sport event that will be held in
in Sarawak. This will be Sarawak's second time to host
the Sukma Games, and its first time since 1990.
In Sukma XVIII, 24 sports events will be contested out of
which 19 are compulsory sports and the remaining five
are optional sports. The compulsory sports include
aquatics (swimming and diving), weightlifting,
badminton, cycling, football, hockey (men’s and
women’s), karate, lawn bowls, archery, shooting,
athletics, silat, tenpin bowling, wushu, volleyball
(indoor and beach), tennis, squash, sepak takraw and
taekwondo while the five optional events are
28-30 JULY
31 JULY
Sarawak Marathon Miri 2016 2nd Edition
5km fun run, 10km run, half marathon and full
marathon.
HOW MUCH: Visit website for registration and fees
WHERE: MIRI – Bintang Megamall
WHO: Asia Tourism Alliance
CONTACT: www.sarawakmarathon.ata.my
Call for dates
Bidayuh Music Festival 2016
Organised by the Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians
Association (BAMA), the Bidayuh Music Festival (BMF
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HOW MUCH: Free entry
WHERE: SERIAN – Taman Komuniti Serian
WHO: Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association (BAMA)
CONTACT: Dr Alim Impira 019-884 5620
Call for dates
Serian Rafting Challenge Batang Sadong/Sungai
Kayan
A rafting competition whereby 3-5 members in a group
of participants will get the chance to manoeuvre the
raft through Kayan/Batang Sadong River once used by
riverine communities.
HOW MUCH: Rm100 per team
WHERE: SERIAN – Kpg Tema Mawang (starting),
Tebakang Bazaar (finishing)
WHO: Serian District Council
CONTACT: David Anak Landong 082-874 154
Call for dates
REDEEMS (Youth & Sport Carnival)
An annual festival to showcase the rich authentic Dayak
Bidayuh culture, tradition and heritage.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: BAU – REDEEMS Centre, Singai
WHO: REDEEMS
CONTACT: 082-460 780/ redeemscentre@gmail.com
Every Sunday
SSPCA Adoption Campaign
Through the support of local Kuching malls, the SSPCA
organises regular off-site adoption campaigns for its
animals to find loving homes. Do come and meet our
rescued furkids and give them a chance to be cared for
and loved.
WHERE: KUCHING - Kuching Malls
WHO: SSPCA
CONTACT: Brenda Png 019-886 3118
Once a month (call for dates)
Fund Raising Flea Market
Come and shop for a good cause!
100% of the money collected from the market sales will
be given to a different cause each month. All the items
for sale at the market are donated. Clothes, accessories,
baby items, household goods, etc. are accepted, and
should be in a good, clean condition.
WHERE: KUCHING – Le Cafe Rouge, Jalan Green Hill
WHO: Le Cafe Rouge
CONTACT: 016-856 4802, 019-888 7003
KINO www.kuchinginandout.com
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Once a month
Takakura Home Composting Workshop
Tentatively 28 May and 26 June (call to confirm)
Check www.mbks.sarawak.gov.my for downloadable
schedule. Time: 9.00am – 11.30am.
HOW MUCH: Free admission
WHERE: KUCHING – Stutong Community market
WHO: MBKS
CONTACT: 082-354 265 or 354 269 Roger Kho
“One Shoe Can
Change Your Life”
Several times a month
MBKS Monthly Recycling Campaign
MBKS Monthly buy back Recycling Campaign
Check www.mbks.sarawak.gov.my for downloadable
schedule. Time: 8.30am – 11.30am.
WHERE: KUCHING – Various venues
WHO: MBKS
CONTACT: 082-354200 Ext 566
1st Sunday of every month
Urban Sketchers Kuching Sketch Crawl
Urban sketchers are a group based in Kuching who
draw the city they live in. We gather at a Kuching venue
every first Sunday of the month to draw on location,
capturing what we see from direct observation. Our
drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places
we live and where we travel. Sketchers of any skill level
are welcome – whether you're a total beginner or an
expert.
HOW MUCH: Free, bring own drawing supplies
WHERE: KUCHING – check our fb page for details
WHO: Urban Sketchers Kuching
CONTACT: www.facebook.com/groups/urbansketchers
Every last Saturday of the month
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
The Kuching Parkinson's Disease Support Group aims to
provide health education, professional help and advice
to people with Parkinson's disease and their families.
All patients, caregivers and family members are
invited to the group gathering that is scheduled at
3pm-4.30pm every last Saturday of the month with
various activities such as sessions with medical
specialists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and more.
HOW MUCH: Free
WHERE: KUCHING – Jalan Tengah, off Green Road (call
for address and map)
WHO: Kuching Parkinson's Disease Support Group
CONTACT: Mary Lu 016-895 1877
EMMA DANIEL
C1 & C2 Tingkat 1,
Kompleks Majlis Islam,
Jalan P. Ramlee,
KUCHING 082 507012