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ISSN 1823-9625 | PPK380/10/2008(010667)
Sibu
VOL.7 JAN-MAR 2008
a town of cultures & festivals
Endorsed by
Ministry Of Urban Development &
Tourism Sarawak
Sarawak Tourism Board
Also
Borneo International Kite Festival 2008 Bintulu Miri International Jazz Festival
Sarawak Museums Wedding In The Sky Biodiversity Research For All
Foreword by the Minister for Urban Development & Tourism
Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh
Welcome to Sibu!
I wish to extend a warm welcome to all of you who plan to visit the riverine town of Sibu. Whether for a short day trip or
preferably longer stay, Sibu promises an exciting experience of colours, sights and sounds. If eco-cultural adventure is what
you intend to include in your travel menu, I welcome you also to venture beyond Sibu and experience the richness of the
traditional Iban culture and nature’s treasure trove.
Strategically located at the confluence of the Rajang and Igan Rivers Sibu is the administrative capital of the Sibu division
and it also serves as the communication and transportation hub of the central region which is one of the most dynamic
growth areas in Sarawak.
Sometimes referred to as the Swan town as it adopts the bird of the same name as its mascot, Sibu is steeped in the colourful
history of the early Foochow immigrants who arrived and settled here at the turn of the 20th century led by their Christian
missionary leader Rev Wong Nai Siong in search of a better life.
Sibu owes much of its growth and prosperity to the mighty Rajang, which is the longest river in Sarawak. On its banks,
too, other smaller towns like Kapit, Belaga, Song, Kanowit, Bintangor and Sarikei thrive. The Rajang River rises in the Hose
mountain range that separates Kalimantan from Sarawak and flows swiftly down a rugged terrain before meandering
through a largely unspoiled Iban heartland of farmlands, forests and miles of alluvial plains.
Visitors making the upriver trip from Sibu will be able to visit longhouses that dot the river banks and witness some of the
rich Iban tradition and cultural practices in addition to taking in the vast expanse and serenity of the lush tropical forest.
Rich in natural resources and other growth potential, the central region is earmarked to be a major economic and industrial
development hub with billions of ringgit of foreign investments expected to pour in within the next 5 to 10 years.
Located at the estuary of the Rajang and can be reached by a two-hour boat ride from Sibu, Tanjong Manis is a well-planned
industrial township with a deep sea port which caters for large ocean-going cargo ships and fishing trawlers. If you are
travelling to Tanjong Manis, you must make it a point to stop over at Sarikei and sample its juicy pineapple, which the town
is renowned for. Located along the narrow coastal belt are Mukah, Oya, Daro and Matu which are inhabited predominantly
by Melanau and are known for their traditional handicraft .
Sarawak is celebrating its 45th anniversary of independence within Malaysia this year and a host of activities and events have
been planned to make it a special occasion for everyone here.
The highlight of the year-long celebration will be in August and will showcase a grand display of the unity and harmony
of Sarawak’s multi-racial population.
In a land that is blessed with the richness of nature and culture, Sarawak is the epitome of the diversity of these attractions
and has a lot to offer to make your visit a memorable one.
I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude to the publisher of Kuching Talk for its contribution to the
tourism industry. The quarterly magazine promotes Sarawak and provides interesting and informative reading on places
and events of interest to travellers. I wish the magazine well and am confident that it will continue to enjoy the support
and cooperation of the tourism industry.
Thank you.
Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh
Minister for Urban Development & Tourism, Sarawak
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Contents
What’s in this issue . . .
SibuTalk
LocalTalk
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Riverine Town Of Adventure
And Splendour
25 Wedding In The Sky!
5
Home Of Beautiful Parks,
Gateway To Heart Of Sarawak
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Cultures & Festivals
Borneo Cultural Festival
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Sibu Central Market
Exotic food paradise
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A Taste Of Sibu
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Towns Of The Central Region
10 Guided Tour Of Sibu And
Central Region
11 Places Of Worship In Sibu
PLAZA HOT
EL
• BINT
SARAWAK
• MALAYSIA ULU
SARAWAK
CONCTRUCTI
ON
SDN BHD
12 Sibu’s Premier Medical
Specialist Centre
MY RESTAURA
NT
13 Your Choice Hotel
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Write to us at Kuching Talk, 242E, Lorong 3,
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Tel: (6) 082 427423/238968, Fax: (6) 082 235152,
email: iconnec@pc.jaring.my Editor-In-Chief Ivy Pan
Editor Melvin Goh Public Relations Christina
Mamora Marketing Ivy Pan, Juliana Lim, Nancy
Shukri Administration Rebina Noh Contributors
S I Ten, M Goh, Roger Duyong, Letitia Samuel Design
and Art Direction Steven Yap Photography Derek
Tee, Gustino Basuan, Soon Lee Guan Front Cover
Image “The night view of Chiang Chuan Garden,
Sibu” by Soon Lee Guan Printer Teknik Print Sdn
Bhd, Malaysia. The next issue of Kuching Talk is
out in April 2008.
28 International College of
Advanced Technology Sarawak
ShoppingTalk
30 Great Fashionable Deals
From Sayang
32 Dresses For You And Me
AbSolutely Dress Gallery
33 Fine Food And Shopping
Centre
Crown Square
15 Home Away From Home
ProductTalk
Premier Hotel Sibu
Tanahmas Hotel
BintuluTalk
16 Where Convenience And
Comfort Exists Side By Side
The Regency Plaza Hotel Bintulu
17 Borneo International Kite
Festival 2008 Bintulu
18 Taman Tumbina Bintulu
A zoological & botanical garden
MiriTalk
19 Miri International Jazz Festival
LocalTalk
20 AZAM Ideal Partner In
Sustainable Community
Development
21 Biodiversity Research For All
LocalityMap
22 Kuching Area
www.kuchingtalk.com
EducationTalk
34 Convenience Shopping At
The Airport
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
26 Sarawak Museums
14 Luxury In Idyllic Comfort
SAYANG
RH Hotel Sibu
MuseumTalk
24 Sibu Area
35 The Grain Of Life
36
In.a.DayTalk
DiningOutTalk
38 Festive Celebrations
39 Seafood Paradise From Rock
Road Restaurant
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DiningOut&What’sOn
PeopleTalk
41 Datuk Hajjah Raziah
Mahmud-Geneid
HealthTalk
42 Normah Medical Specialist
Centre
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RMBTalk
Jan-Mar2008KuchingTalk
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SibuTalk
Riverine town of adventure and splendour
Welcome to Sibu! This riverine town, along the nation’s
longest river, the Rajang, is also the largest and busiest port
here for trips further up the river and into another world
of adventure. A gateway to the heart of the state, Sibu
naturally excels as host for travellers with luxurious hotels,
choices of food, entertainment and cultural extravaganza as
the confluence point of the rich ethnic diversity of Sarawak.
Fast express boats ply the river to the interior regions and the
boat terminal, in the heart of the town, sits just next to the
100-year old Tua Pek Kong temple, which is well preserved
and revered by worshippers. Adjacent
to it is the unmistakable pagoda,
known as the Goddess of Mercy
pagoda, seven storey high and visible
from almost any part of the town,
is an ideal spot to catch a bird’s eye
view of the town.
Historically the Rajang River was much
feared for its band of warrior tribes
from the interior making forays to the
settlements along the coastal areas
which prompted the White Rajahs’
construction of forts at strategic
points to counter these raiding parties. Sibu grew from this
protection and influx of Chinese immigrants who began
cultivation of agricultural products like pepper and rubber
for export before the emergence of timber trade that
propelled Sibu into a major economic hub for the region.
The town has not looked back since, becoming the main
administrative centre with vibrant modern architecture
surrounded by vast stretches of greens at the confluence of
the mighty Rajang and Igan Rivers.
Incidentally, the town’s mascot, the majestic swan, as seen
in three strategic places (Gateway, Esplanade and Town
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Square) was chosen for its historical significance, as told in
folklores. When the Chinese immigrants came and saw the
Melanaus with their sago culture, the difficulty of pronouncing
sago became shortened to ‘go,’ in Hokkien Chinese meaning
swan, the term used for the place. Another version told of
how after a great famine, swans were seen flying over the
area and ushering a new beginning for the farming
communities and hence their importance and significance.
According to Chinese historical recordings, the Rajang River
was often referred to as Swan River and hence the
appropriateness of the swan as the
town’s mascot.
Take a stroll through the town and
take in the warmth and hospitality
of the ever-smiling folks who call this
place home. Enjoy breakfast along the
numerous mini coffee shops tucked in
between the rows of buildings that
formed part of the old town and sample
fresh baked ‘kom pia’ (Foochow styled
bagel), sizzling hot ‘you char kuey’
(deep fried Chinese donut) or the local
favourite, ‘kam pua’ noodles which is
found just about every where. Your walk will eventually lead
you to the Sibu Town Square, the hub for activities of
the town, from the annual Borneo Cultural Festival to
entertainment and shows, mini sports arena to state and
national events. Located just a stone’s throw away from
the Rajang River and with the imposing Wisma Sanyan,
the town’s tallest building in the background, the Town
Square is the ideal spot for relaxation as well as to take in the
splendour of the town. Make a point to visit the Sibu Trade
and Exhibition Centre when in town as this is the state’s
largest and latest centre of its kind. Centrally located, its
3,200 square metres hall also has a food court inside and can
cater for all types of events with ease.
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Chiang Chuan Garden
Kutien Memorial Park
Bukit Aup Jubilee Park
Sibu
Sibu Gateway
The Lau King How Hospital Memorial Museum is
unique for its display of historical artifacts used in the former
hospital. It is sited at the same place where the original
hospital once stood.
Hing Hua
Memorial Park
Home of beautiful parks,
gateway to heart of Sarawak
One of the first things that visitors will notice in Sibu are the
beautiful gardens and parks within the town – from pocket
corridor garden to open field and children’s playground
to lake garden, there is something for everyone. Wellmaintained and popular, these 18 gardens and parks have
become popular places for locals and visitors alike to relax
and enjoy the surroundings teeming with lush green and
serene water features. The gem among these is surely Bukit
Aup Jubilee Park, a 24-acre splendour and winner of
numerous national awards as well as home for the popular
annual Bukit Aup Jubilee Run that attracts thousands of
participants.
Closer to the town centre, the Town Square (Sarawak’s
largest) and Sibu Gateway are must-visit-places of the town
and venue for host of activities around the year. For those
who love water features, the Lake Garden is the ideal
location with its vast stretches of water, footpaths, habitatisland and jetty among others. Equally pleasing is Sungai
Merah Heritage Walk where the river has been declared
a Heritage River while the Rajang Esplanade gives visitors
the best view of the mighty river flowing gently to the sea.
Apart from these, the other scenic venues are the Wong
Nai Siong Square, Hing Hua Garden, Rajang Traffic
Garden, Friendship Memorial Park, Kutien Garden, Hui
Ning Garden, Su Kuok Garden, Mist Garden, Chiang
Chuan Garden, Old SMC Park, Hii Garden and Taman
Harmoni.
After making the rounds of these places, it is time to explore
further up the river, into the heart of Sarawak! Kanowit
is the next nearest town from Sibu upriver, featuring Fort
Emma, a 19th century wooden fort built during the Brooke
rule. Song is about two hours further up, a town for
side trips along the Katibas and Bangkit Rivers to Iban
longhouses. Kapit evokes senses of traditions with its
rich history and the main jump off point for numerous
longhouses along the tributaries of Baleh and Rajang. Most
prominent building here for tourists is Fort Sylvia, now a
mini-musuem for handicrafts and artifacts from by-gone
era. Kapit is also the main administrative and commercial
centre in this interior heart of Sarawak as well as the venue
for the annual Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari, which traditionally
attracts huge participation from local and foreign teams.
For the more adventurous, the Pelagus Resort with its wild
rapids is a thrill and the further reach of the river is Belaga, a
town mainly made up of Orang Ulus.
Other major towns that provide interesting side visits from
Sibu are Sarikei, Mukah, Bintangor, Daro and Tanjong
Manis, each distinct and special on their own. It is advisable
to set aside enough time for these places, including staying
overnight to experience life in this central zone of Sarawak.
Sibu Town Square
Sibu Gateway
Sibu Town Square
Wong Nai Siong Square
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Cultures & Festivals
The best times to visit Sibu are during the festive celebrations
of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Gawai and Christmas to
experience the happy exchange of greetings and sharing of
traditional food in the ‘Open House’ custom of celebration
where everyone is welcomed to visit friends and neighbours
who are celebrating these occasions. While it is quite
common to visit Chinese and Muslim friends in town for the
Chinese New Year, Christmas and Raya, Gawai celebrations
have to be experienced in the traditional longhouses of the
Ibans. Here, the never-ending rituals of eating and drinking
can last the whole day and into the night with music,
dances and talks between friends, relatives and neighbours
Borneo
Cultural Festival
An annual event for Sibu, it is an ideal opportunity to see,
first hand and close up, the various ethnic groups and
their cultures in a single location – the Town Square. An
extraordinary event held during the entire first week of July,
visitors get to mingle with the performers and sample their
dances and songs, games and learn unique aspects of their
cultures. Theme ‘Beauty in Ethnic Diversity’, the Festival in
its seventh year running, is unique and only one of its kind
in the state, drawing visitors from far and near to sample
this gathering of multi-ethnic cultures in a convenient and
conducive location.
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and guests are especially treated well. An important
reminder is to ensure that you have set aside a few days for
the trip as some can completely forget about the time once
the celebrations started!
At the Dewan Suarah there is also a mini museum where
these different ethnic groups are featured, tracing their
history, traditions and cultures of past and reminder of the
rich heritage that is still very much alive today. It is the ideal
place to get acquainted with the rise of the town and its
people, providing valuable pointers for understanding of the
riverine town that aspires to become a city soon.
As like previous years, three main corners will be
dedicated to the major groups of Dayaks, Malays/
Melanaus and Chinese with their own array of
traditions and cultures being on display for the
week. On the last three days of the festival, all
the groups will converge onto the main stage in
a single performance, which is representative of
the close harmony of the different races living
here in Sarawak!
There are dance and songs performances nightly
during the festival for people to enjoy and
appreciate the different ethnic cultures and
traditions of Sarawak. It is difficult and also
expensive to visit all the different places where
the performers come from in Sarawak and so
this is the opportune time to see them and learn
about them. As occupancy rate will be high during
this time, make your bookings early then sit back
and be entertained nightly by the colourfully clad
and graceful dancers. In conjunction with the
festival, the Borneo Cultural Trade and Expo is
also held during the entire week, giving visitors
opportunity to browse through the numerous
types of trades and other services on display.
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exotic food paradise
Sibu Central Market
a pictorial view on daily market activities
This is Sarawak largest market of its kind and certainly
a paradise of exotic choices when it comes to local
varieties of food. Located just next to the main express
boats terminal, it has everything you want in a clean,
pleasant and attractive surrounding. There is no shortage
of strange and interesting local fruits and vegetables
brought in daily by native women plying their products
next to daily necessities of chicken, meat, fish and local
vegetables and other dry goods. You will find beautiful
orchids on display next to popular seasonal local and
imported varieties of fruits and for the food connoisseurs,
live fish and poultry are for your picking daily too.
When the shopping is done, there is always the top
floor of the market to rest tired feet where coffee
shops selling varieties of food abound. Try out the
nasi lemak and curries of the Malay stalls for a taste
of these hot and spicy choices or you can opt for the
more traditional Chinese styled cooking of noodles
and rice with wide range of cooked food. Other than
food, you can also get clothing, shoes and varieties of
merchandise for your convenience. You just cannot say
you have been to Sibu without making a tour of this
paradise for local food and varieties of goods under
one roof!
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A taste of Sibu
Every seasoned traveller will always
‘hunt’ for a taste of local food
wherever he/she may be and when
in Sibu, you are certainly spoilt for
choice! There is something from
breakfast to lunch and dinner as well
as for supper and snacks in between
meals. Food prices here too are
among the lowest in Sarawak and
do not be surprised by the size of the
servings too as some are really huge
and overwhelming to the first time
visitor.
For breakfast, other than the “kam pua”
mee, whereby the notable stall is at
Sing Ming Kee Café, Deshop Road
or Siong Kee Stall, that everyone in
Sibu likes, you can try the freshly baked
“kom pia”, a flour based doughnut
Foochow style. Usually served piping
hot with marinated minced pork in
the centre, it goes well with that early
morning coffee or tea. A recommended
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outlet, to buy the tastiest “kom pia”
is at Ah Hua stall, located on the
1st floor of Sibu Central Market.
Sibu folks are in agreement that the
coffee served at Chung Seng café
in Sungei Merah is one of the best
in the town so that may be the place
for your next breakfast location.
Just before lunch, try to allocate a
little space for the Sarawak laksa
of Zhou Chai at the Mas corner in
kampong Dato. It is said that this is
one laksa place that visitors should
not miss. However, if hot things are not
your favourites, there is the “dian
bian hu”, a mixture of rice noodles
with assortment of mushrooms, and
other spices in a huge bowl of hot
cuttlefish/fishballs soup. The place
for this tasty and nourishing dish that
is a favourite here is the Butterfly Park
market. Prawn Mee at Ming Kwong
Bank Road is another interesting
local favourites, which could be
something of your fancy as it’s a mild
spicy mee soup dish. For Muslim
travellers, the eatery behind the old
mosque has “roti canai” and “tosai”
which are famous and tasty too.
You just cannot leave Sibu without
trying the “mee sua” cooked with
black chicken. Xiao Hua Café at
Lane 2 Lanang is reputed to be one
of the better places for this dish.
Made from flour and sun dried,
the fine noodles are very smooth
when cooked in chicken broth,
usually served with a tinge of red
Chinese wine. Western style food are
everywhere in the town and so those
should not be a problem to locate if
you prefer them or else check them
out at the hotels. For the exact
location of all these eateries please
refer to any local resident or the
hotel receptionist.
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Towns
of
the
Central
Region
Sibu is the best transit point for
many of the upriver trips into
Sarawak’s central region and interior,
a vast area of natural beauty and
unique people of different cultures
and traditions. Most trips are by the
fast express boats, aerodynamic in
shape and boasting of air-conditioned
comforts as you ride the waves to
places like Kapit, Song, Kanowit,
Matu, Daro or Tanjong Manis,
Sarawak’s latest fishing port and
centre for industrial development.
By roads, places like Sarikei, Bintagor
and Mukah can be easily reached in
the comfort of the express buses or a
private vehicle.
Landmark of Sarikei Town
Sarikei is often known as Sarawak’s
premier pineapple town as the fruit
from here is both sweet and juicy. It
is also the state’s largest producer of
pepper as the agricultural hinterland is
bountiful and rich in fruits production.
A major transit point along the
Pan-Borneo highway, this town
is also well known for its array of
fresh fish and sea produce while
the Chinese people believe that the
herbal package of ‘pak cheng’ (8
treasures) produced here is the best
for new mothers during the period of
recuperation.
Kanowit
Kapit
Mukah
Tanjong Manis is also served by an airport and is set to be the premier port in
the central region for timber and marine food processing. A new township, this
well planned and strategic location just inside the river mouth, is generating
keen interest for different types of industrial activities with incentives from the
government and will eventually be the main ship building centre of the state. Its
rapid growth is matched by the increasing number of people settling into the area
which is also frequented by foreign vessels for supplies and essentials.
Bintangor is another agricultural town
and famous for its oranges which are
green and sweet. Located along the
river’s bank, this small town is ideal for
quiet walks and peace of mind with its
slow pace lifestyle.
Mukah is a coastal town well known for its annual Kaul festival, the Melanau
people’s celebration of a bountiful year for fishing and giving thanks. This is
also Sarawak’s sago town as the commodity is most abundant here with
processing into sago flour, pellets and other forms to produce things like
Tebaloi, a sago cracker that is a must-buy when in Mukah. Visitors can come
in by air or drive from Sibu and experience the culture of this seafaring people
and stay in a unique Melanau longhouse, the Lamin Dana which serves authentic
traditional food and display of culture.
Sibu municipal council
Level 23, Wisma Sanyan, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 084 333411 Fax: (6) 084 349411
Email: smc@smc.gov.my
Website: www.smc.gov.my
Visitors’ Information Centre Sibu
No. 32, Jalan Tukang Besi, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 084 340980 Fax: (6) 084 341280
Email: vic-sibu@sarawaktourism.com
Website: www.sarawaktourism.com
For further information of Sibu, please contact:
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(24 - 27 April) and Kapit for the Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari
(19 - 20 April), two events that promise fun and adventure.
If your trip is between 28 June - 5 July, then you will be
in time to witness the Borneo Cultural Festival where the
full range of cultures of the state are on display daily with
shows and other side activities.
The half-day tour includes visits to places of interest
around Sibu town like the Rajang Esplanade and Cultural
Exhibition, Cultural Heritage tour as well as visits to
orchards and an Iban Longhouse. Depending on the
choice of places, you can also try out the Fuzhou Culinary
Adventure Trail and there is also the interesting Fuzhou
Longevity noodle-making-trip or the “kom pia” (bagel)
making tour, which takes visitors to the places where
these unique products are made. The evening tour along
the nation’s longest river is an interesting side trip to see
the setting sun as it dips over the horizon from the river.
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Most visitors choose the full day tour, which will take them
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well as to Sarikei, a town on the out-skirt where orchards
abound. The various local favourites of pepper, oranges,
dragon fruit and vineyard allow visitors to see first hand
how these fruits are grown and to pluck them if they
happen to be in season. The trip will also take visitors on the
Melanau Treasures Discovery where various aspects of
the ethnic group like songket textile making are featured.
When in season the smoked prawn tour is an interesting
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Places of worship
Masland Methodist Church
Located along Jalan Pulau, this is one of the oldest churches here,
reputed to be about a hundred years old. It can accommodate about
500 members at any one session and is within easy access right in
the town area and a stone’s throw away from the iconic Sanyan
building. The distinctive aspect of the church is its front facade of
a high, steep point which gives it a traditional look. The building
though is anything but old, especially its interior! There is a modern
stage-like pulpit with a grand piano, modern pews and a mezzanine
floor at the back portion to accommodate more worshippers. The
modern interior and air-conditioned hall naturally makes this one of
the most popular places for marriages.
Eng Ann Teng
Tua Pek Kong TEMPLE
Built in 1897 by immigrant Chinese workers, this temple
overlooking the mighty Rajang River commands an outstanding
position with the dominating Pagoda in the background.
Located on Jalan Temple, this famous landmark is a centre for
worshippers for more than a century and is one of the best
preserved Chinese temples in Sibu. At the entrance on the
Temple, are praying tables, complete with huge joss sticks,
burning all day and night during certain times of the year.
Within its premises, a modern garden featuring different
animal statutes and figurines are constructed. The place is
now a popular location for tired souls to relax and unwind
while reflecting on life’s ups and downs.
An-Nur Mosque
Often referred to as the Sibu mosque, it is located at
Jalan Ramli Amit, near to both the federal and state
complexes along the main road. Its golden dome can
be seen from afar and is also within easy reach for the
faithful whose kampongs are located not too far along
Jalan Kampung Datu. With fully carpeted interiors and
air-conditioned hall, worshippers find the sacred mosque a
cool and pleasant place to be in. Accommodating
congregations anywhere between 1,000 to 3,000
people, the An-Nur Mosque is one of the biggest in
Sarawak. A huge Banyan tree in front of the road along
the open space gives a soothing feel to the mosque.
Weather Forecast (January-March 2008) For Kuching & Sibu
Month (Kuching)
January 2008
February 2008
March 2008
Temperature
18.9˚C - 34.6˚C
18.9˚C - 34.7˚C
20.1˚C - 35.2˚C
Rainfall
much rain
much rain
moderate rain
Month (Sibu)
January 2008
February 2008
March 2008
Temperature
16.5˚C - 35.2˚C
17.9˚C - 35.4˚C
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However, SSMC is more than people and facilities; it’s
motto of “Quality Service and Quality Care” is the core
of its operations which seeks feedbacks from patients
and their family members on the many facets of the centre
to provide even better and efficient services in future. In
fact, SSMC has a separate customer service and public
relations section to monitor these responses, which
will lead to higher quality of services. As the number of
people using the services of SSMC continue to grow, a
new wing, the Clinic Complex, is now being added and
will begin operation in January 2008. It will have seven
clinicians (both resident and visiting), who will render
even greater efficiency of providing medical attention to
people seeking assistance while a dialysis centre is to be
set up in the near future. All these are to give the right
care and services to those who come to SSMC for
treatment and check-up.
Love Care Centre
A number of people recovering from stroke, palliative,
bedridden, post-operative care and rehabilitation require
daily and constant medical care; these services are now
readily available at Love Care Centre, adjacent to the Sibu
Specialist Medical Centre (SSMC) which begins operations
in January 2008. Headed by a senior General Physician
of SSMC, the nursing services of the centre will ease the
burden of many families who can now send their loved
ones here for that special care and attention.
Sibu’s
Premier Medical
Specialist Centre
Sibu, the premier town of the central region of Sarawak,
has been offering specialist medical attention in the form
of secondary health care services to people with the setting
up of the Sibu Specialist Medical Centre (SSMC) in 2003,
serving towns like Bintulu, Mukah, Miri and others.
Aiming to be the premier medical centre of the region,
SSMC is well-equipped with the facilities and personnel
to achieve its objective, having the services of specialists
doctors in Internal Medicine (major in cardiology), General
Surgery, Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiology, Anaesthesiology,
ENT, Eye Surgery, Psychiatrist, Plastic Surgery, Cardiology,
Neurology, Endocrinology and Geriatric Medicine. In
addition, there are three operating theatres supplemented
by the basic modalities ranging from plain x-ray to MRI,
ICU and Rehabilitation services.
For more information, please visit the website at
www.sibumedical.com and for all emergencies or other inquiries,
please call SSMC at (6) 084 218800 or (6) 084 310663
Love Care Centre at (6) 084 218845, Fax (6) 084 216648
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Those seeking treatment here for short or long term stay,
will be near to SSMC whenever such medical attention
are necessary and the centre itself has a wide range of
rooms, VIP, single room, 2 bedded room, 4 bedded room
and 6 bedded room. Three (3) supplementary meals are
provided daily supplemented with hot and cordial drinks
and everyone at the centre can do light exercise and
recreational activities with the facilities provided. These
services are aimed at providing a more holistic health care
approach, which will give patients peace of mind and
assist them to recover better.
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Luxury
in idyllic
comfort
Premier Hotel Sibu
provides convenience and
superb services
If you have never stayed at the Premier
Hotel in Sibu, chances are that you
have not experienced convenience
and friendly services all in one place. The
moment you step in, you’ll appreciate
the modern comfort and courtesy
of Premier Hotel which is centrally
located in the business heart of Sibu.
The hotel occupies the top floors of
the huge Sarawak House Shopping
Complex which is one of the main
shopping places in Sibu.
In-house guests at the Premier Hotel
are provided with IDD phone and
internet lines apart from the usual
TV and mini-bar while WIFI Network
is available free at the lobby, Café
Palmelia and Bamboo House Lounge.
In addition there are 9 conference
rooms of different sizes with capacity
of up to 300 as well as a modern
Business centre.
Start your day at the Café Palmelia
with breakfast and entertain your
guests to lunch here where a fine array
of food items will satisfy everyone.
For late night entertainment, drop by
the Bamboo House Lounge, located
on the 1st floor where live music,
karaoke and games room are available.
If a quiet evening is required, there
P.O. Box 1064, Jalan Kampung Nyabor, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 084 323222 Fax: (6) 084 323399
Email: reservation/premierh.com.my / sales@premierh.com.my Website: www.premierh.com.my
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is always the King’s Trioplex with a
seating capacity of 1000.
Premier Departmental Store on the
1st floor is your convenience store,
offering everyday items to fashionable
and trendy wear as well as wide
range of women’s cosmetics featuring
brand names in the industry.
Premier Hotel offers more than just
convenience and comfort; it promises
to revitalize you with its services
and facilities within and outside the
hotel.
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Home away from home
Tanahmas Hotel makes your
stay in Sibu a wonderful experience with
convenience!
When in Sibu for business or pleasure,
Tanahmas Hotel is one place that will
meet all your needs. Located right in
the centre of the bustling town, it is
near to anywhere you want to go; the
airport is just a 25-minute drive away,
the bus terminal and express boats
wharf are a mere 200 metres distance
and taxi services from the hotel operates
24 hours. Shopping centres are just
round the corner while the Central
Market, Sarawak’s largest, is also
within walking distance and the ever
popular night market where exotic and
interesting varieties of food and goods
are available, is also nearby. All these
features are at your doorstep when you
stay at this awards winning hotel for its
accommodation and excellent services
as well as for best media promotion
through its internet website.
Choose from the 120 rooms of
international standard at Tanahmas
Hotel which includes air-conditioning,
private bath/shower, IDD facilities, free
wifi services, Astro channels (subscribed
TV), mini-bar and coffee/tea-making
facilities. In addition, there is the
business centre, the 24-hour Café
and room services, Club Emas Karaoke
Lounge and outdoor swimming pool
for your convenience and relaxation.
Inside each room the soothing colour
schemes and matching facilities make
your stay here a pleasure and pleasant
experience.
For breakfast and dining, the hotel’s Café
is conveniently located on the ground
floor and there is a wide selection of
local and western menu to choose
from. The one service that outshines all
others at Tanahmas Hotel is its people;
every staff has a courteous and smiling
personality, always pleasing and
meeting your needs and expectations
from the moment you check in to the
time you check out. For your next trip
to Sibu, make sure your contact
address is Tanahmas Hotel!
For more information and reservation, contact us at:
Lot 277, Block 5, Jalan Kampung Nyabor
P.O. Box 240 96007 Sibu, Sarawak
Fax: 6 084 333288 Tel: 6 084 333188
Email: tanahmas@streamyx.com
Website: www.tanahmas.com.my
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The
Regency
Plaza Hotel Bintulu
Where convenience and comfort
exists side by side
There is certainly no greater comfort than
convenience when it comes to travelling,
especially to a new town and The Regency
Plaza Hotel Bintulu gives you that peace of
mind and relaxation due to its location.
Accessible and near to almost any place in
this Sarawak’s Gas Town, The Regency Plaza
is centrally and strategically located for any
business or leisure activities. Just about every
commercial and financial facilities are within
short distances and the hotel’s own facilities
more than make up for any demands of the
business traveller or family vacation.
Upon arrival, the first impression of the Main Lobby is
awesome to say the least – wide and spacious, it has a modern
contemporary design and a team of smiling hotel personnel to
assist you and your family in settling in. Choose from 161
guestrooms and suites of the hotel where each is elegantly
furnished and comes standard with TV, IDD, phone and coffee/
tea-making facilities. Best of all, the 24-hour room service means
that you are always able to get food served to your room at your
convenience any time of the day here! For the business clients,
the Business Centre is available for use and to get in touch with
the rest of the world from the convenience of ICT. Also found in
the Main Lobby are the meeting/function rooms and concierge
services while the hotel’s main function room can cater for all
types of events, ranging from seminars and conferences to
banquets. The attraction here is that the recent renovations to
these spacious rooms have made them even more attractive and
conducive to your particular needs and demands.
For relaxation, the roof top gives hotel guests a majestic view
of the town’s surroundings and watching the sunset from the
deck with a chilled glass of drink is certainly one of the many
comforts of staying here! All day dining is served at the Kemena
Coffee House, located on the main lobby area. Here, a host of
tasty and mouth-watering local and western dishes awaits you in
the comfort of its serene surroundings as it too has been recently
renovated for customers pleasure.
If outdoors is your area, the 18-hole golf course near to the
hotel is always an option for early morning round of golf or late
afternoon swing of the clubs. The more adventurous ones can
take a ride to the famous Niah caves at the Niah National Park or
enjoy nature’s scenic waterfall at the Lambir Hills National Park,
both parks being reachable by car. The World Heritage site, Mulu
National Park too is within reach from here via the convenience
of aircraft. Whatever your intention is, The Regency Plaza Hotel
Bintulu is the only place for business or pleasure!
For information and reservation, contact the hotel at:
PLAZA HOTEL • BINTULU
SARAWAK • MALAYSIA
116, Taman Sri Dagang, Jalan Abang Galau, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: (6) 086 335111 Fax: (6) 086 332742 Email: rihbtu@tm.net.my
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Keep August 18-24, 2008 in your diary as the time
when you must be in Bintulu, Sarawak to see some
of the most colourful, intriguing and strange looking
kites from around the world. This annual event that
started in 2005 has ranked as the most spectacular
event of its kind in the state and together with the
cultural and artiste performances, it showcases the
rich combination of local and international flavours
for all to experience and enjoy.
Borneo International
Kite festival Bintulu
2008
Come and see the national kite competition as well
as the traditional kite-making event while children
will get the chance to colour their way to prizes in
the colouring contest. Stunt kites performances will
be conducted by international participants as well as
many distinct and creative kites will be on display. The
Rokaku challenge will also be held amidst the Bintulu
Trade and Food fair at the same venue which is right
in the middle of the town! This is one event where
age knows no bound as young and old alike will be
mesmerised by the shows on display.
Bintulu Development Authority • Wisma Bintulu, No.1, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong, P.O.
Box 55, 97000 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 086 334680 / 332277 Fax: (6) 086 330099
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Taman Tumbina Bintulu
a zoological & botanical garden
It’s unique and the first of its kind in Sarawak, an integration
of a botanical and zoological garden into a living garden of
plants and animals! Taman Tumbina Bintulu offers the best
single location in Bintulu for locals and visitors alike to catch
a glimpse of the diversity of the flora and fauna of the
largest state of Malaysia.
Strategically located on a hilly site overlooking the South
China Sea, this 57-hectare garden has been one of the main
attractions of the booming gas town since it started operations
in 1991. Over the years, Tumbina has captivated visitors
from far and near with its diverse collection of plants and
animals. Among the major attractions is the Butterfly World
where a variety of butterflies could be viewed in a specially
built enclosure. As Sarawak is blessed with vast quantities
of orchids, the garden’s Orchid Collection, considered the
largest of its kind in the northern region where both local
and hybrid species are found, is a place not to be missed!
Reptilian such as crocodiles, snakes and tortoises abound in
the garden’s Reptile Complex where the largest collection of
the longest snakes exhibited in Sarawak was held. Another
major attraction here is the Walk-in Aviary. Presently the
biggest in Sarawak where the
majestic hornbill to the small
humming birds thrills visitors
with their melodious calls and
distinct songs. Whatever your
itinerary is while in Bintulu,
make sure it includes a trip to
this living garden of beauty and
splendour.
Bintulu Development Authority
P.O. Box 55, 97007 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 086 337709 / 337710 Fax: (6) 086 330670 Website: www.tumbina.com.my
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MiriTalk
It’s jazz time again in Miri and the date is May 9-10,
2008 at the Parkcity Everly Hotel in this Resort City on
the northern fringe of Sarawak! Following the huge
success of the event over the past two years, Sarawak
Tourism Board (STB) has once again planned the Miri
International Jazz Festival 2008 (MIJF 2008) with more
varieties in jazz genre, to spice up the event and certainly
a few other surprises for jazz lovers.
Promised to be another signature attraction for Miri’s
tourism calendar, MIJF 2008 will be liven up by renowned
jazz performers from Australia, Philippines, Korea,
Cuba, Japan, Holland, USA, France, UK and Canada.
Nearer to home, we will see performances from Sarawak
and Sabah, taking centre stage among the foreign
performers. Their genre of jazz include blues and fusion
jazz with a tinge of Latin, Caribbean and oriental music.
Habana Sax, one of the performers from 2007 will also
make a come-back after the crowd voted the band as
their favourite.
Parkcity Everly Hotel as host for the venue of the festival
which attracted more than 4,000 guests last year
is expecting even bigger crowds this year. In
fact, Parkcity’s management has also
indicated its plan to expand the
Pavilion where the main stage is
located, to provide more room
for the increasing number
of audiences. Looking at
the steady increase in the
crowd turn out, MIJF is
set to become an icon
for Miri and in line with
STB’s aim at boosting the
city’s tourism industry.
Tickets for the festival is priced
at RM60 per person per night
and RM30 per child between 3
and 12 years old, are now available
online at www.ticketcharge.com.my.
Apart from enjoying the good music, guests can also
savour the wide variety of food and beverages at the
stalls set up in and around the venue.
For further enquiries, kindly contact the Visitors’ Information
Centre at Lot 452, Jalan Melayu in Miri (tel: 6 085 434181,
fax: 6 085 434179) or log on at www.mirijazzfestival.com.
Email: info@mirijazzfestival.com.
Miri is located in Northern Sarawak and has, in 2005,
gained its Resort City Status. Often known as the
Northern Gateway to Sarawak, the city is a popular
base for visitors to explore the nearby National Parks
including the Niah, Loagan Bunut and Lambir Hills while
Mulu is only a 45-minute flight away.
SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD (STB)
Visitors’ Information Centre Miri. Tel: (6) 085 434181 Fax: (6) 085 434179
Email: vic-miri@sarawaktourism.com Website: www.sarawaktourism.com
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AZAM
ideal partner in
sustainable community development
Bringing change
through effective
communication for
development in
Sarawak
ANGKATAN ZAMAN MANSANG (AZAM)
SARAWAK
Kompleks AZAM, Jalan Crookshank,
93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 082 411799
Fax: (6) 082 258372 / 411535
Website: www.azam.org.my
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Sarawak is blessed with vast area of
land but limited population spread over
the whole state, with more densely
populated coastal zones and sparsely
populated interior and highland areas.
Due to these disparities and distances
between population centres, often
government’s development policies
and good intentions for the people do
not reach the intended people in the
rural areas. AZAM (Angkatan Zaman
Mansang) was set up in 1983 as
a non-profit, non-government
organisation to assist in disseminating
government’s policies to rural
communities towards the advancement
of Sarawak’s society.
In the early 80s and 90s, the main
means of communicating with many
rural communities were radio and
telephone where lines were available;
roads to these remote places were
hazardous and journeys long while
river boat ride was time-consuming
and tiring. Against these backdrop,
AZAM managed to work closely
with relevant government and non
government agencies in bringing
about greater understanding of policies
and social change in rural areas
while its strategies have continued
to evolve with the changing times.
Today, AZAM is recognised as a
leading facilitator of communication
for rural communities through
workshops, seminars and dialogues
while working closely with print and
electronic media organisations in the
state.
AZAM also recognises the importance of
women in communicating information
and ideas in rural communities and
families and hence engage them in
many of its programmes. More recently,
the AZAM Young Communicators
Club (AYCC) programme has been
active in promoting the spirit of
leadership, confidence and maturity
especially among youths in both rural
and semi-urban areas. In working with
the international community, AZAM
is actively engaged in promoting
the United Nation’s Education for
Sustainable Development (ESD)
programmes in Malaysia which aims
to bring about sustainable development
policies around the world.
As part of its upcoming 25th Anniversary
celebration, AZAM is planning a
number of programmes to mark the
occasion, including seminars, road
show and the launching of a book in
the course of the year. For effective
and excellent partnership in promoting
development strategies and plans in
Sarawak, AZAM is the ideal organisation
with the right credentials and influence.
AZAM’s Activities For 2008
• 2nd International Youth Digital Video
Conference
• Sustainable Community
Development 2008:
An International Conference
• Commonwealth Journalists
Association Conference 2008
• AZAM’s 25th Anniversary Dinner
Note: For confirmed dates of the programmes
above, and information of other programmes and
activities, please visit www.azam.org.my
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Biodiversity
research for all
Sarawak Biodiversity Centre promotes awareness and bioprospecting of the state’s natural wealth
• Essential Oils
• Screening for Bioactivity
Sarawak is located in one of the world’s
mega biodiverse region. Naturally its
biodiversity wealth should be
systematically researched in a modern
and technologically advanced manner.
Hence the setting up of the Sarawak
Biodiversity Centre (SBC) at Semengoh,
just outside the city with a host
of well-equipped and specialised
laboratories supplemented by
personnel in various fields. In addition
to the ongoing work at the centre,
there are also collaborations with
research institutions and biotech
companies within and outside the
country for discovery and development
of products with commercial potential.
One of the core activities of SBC is to
conduct bioprospecting on Sarawak’s
• SBC’s Laboratory Block
indigenous biodiversity which may
lead to development of pharmaceutical,
cosmeceuticals and herbal therapies for
healthcare, as well as other products
including essential oils, biopesticides
and commercial dyes. Screening for
anti cancer, anti fungal, anti bacterial,
anti protease, anti inflammatory
compounds and immunomodulatory
proteins are carried out here too. The
centre is also compiling a biodiversity
database for the state while networking
with organisations of similar interests
around the world.
Facilitating the documentation of
Traditional Knowledge of the local
communities’ use of biodiversity is
also one of SBC’s core functions. With
more than 30 indigenous groups in
• Laila Taib Ethnobotanical Garden
the state, there is a wealth of such
knowledge, which needs to be
documented as heritage before they
are lost in the fast changing world.
Furthermore, modern society is
clamoring for more natural products
to address hosts of ailments with the
recognition that these products are
less likely to produce unwanted side
effects over long term use.
In addition, the centre is also propagating
Sarawak’s indigenous plants for
conservation and appreciation at its
premises while also actively promoting
awareness among the people.
• Microbial Prospecting
• Herbarium & Botanical Block
SARAWAK BIODIVERSITY CENTRE
KM20, Jalan Borneo Heights, Semengoh, Locked Bag No. 3032,
93990 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: (6) 082 610610 / 617050 Fax: (6) 082 611535 Email: biosar@sbc.org.my
• Lun Bawang Community at Long Kerebangan
carrying out field collection
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Visitors’ Information
Centre
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Federation
Tourism Malaysia
Office
Tourism Malaysia-Sarawak 082-246575 / 246775
Infoline 1300-885050
Sarawak Tourism Board 082-423600
MAS Office
082-244144 / 246622
Air Asia
082-283222
KCH International Airport 082-454255 / 454242
Immigration Department 082-245661 / 230280
Custom
082-333133
24-hour Public Service Line 082-555999
Taxi Service
082-480000 / 341818
Police Station
082-245522 / 999 /
241222
Traffic Police
082-241133
JPJ
082-258811 / 628700
DBKU
082-446688
MBKS
082-238080 / 242311
Telekom
082-429191 / 255994
Post Office
082-244141 / 339937
Normah Medical Centre 082-440055
General Hospital
082-230689 / 257855
Padawan Council
082-615566
SESCO
082-333111
Kuching Water Board
082-240371
BOMBA (Fire Brigade)
082-241033 / 994 /
417712
Rescue 991
082-256685
JKR
082-203100
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Shopping Complex
Bank / Money Changer
Taxi Station
Petra Jaya Transport
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To Matang
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Bulatan Datu Haji
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DBKU
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Rojak Kuchei
Jade Pot Tea House
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Sacrement
Church
RH Plaza
To 7 Mile
Kampung
Surabaya
BDC
Kampung Panglima
Seman Lama
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Airport Road
To Kota Samarahan
Friendship
Garden
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Church
King
Centre
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Station
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Temple
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Jalan Upland
Kuching 2nd Bridge
(Tanah Puteh)
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Urat Mata Road
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Stadium Sarawak
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SESCO
Dewan Undangan
Negeri
Baitul
Makmur
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Sarawak
State
library
Astana
State
Jamek
Mosque
Kraftangan Malaysia
Stadium Negeri
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Memorial Museum
PUNG
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Court
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Land & Survey
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Rejang Port Authority
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Sibu Town Square
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Cemetry
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JALA
JALAN BUJANG SUNTONG
State
Government
Wisma
Sanyan
RH Hotel
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Daily News
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Federal
Government Complex
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Chinese
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Church
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Visitors Information
Centre
Taxi Station
Bus Station
Hotel
Shopping
Complex
Mosque
Temple
Church
P
P
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LEGENDS
Visitors’ Information 084-340980
Centre, Sibu
MAS Office, Sibu 084-326166
084-321055
Airport Office, Sibu
084-307799
P
084-307899
Air Asia
084-307808
Divisional Hotel 084-326972
Association
084-323222
Immigration Department 084-336991
Customs & Excise
084-333422
Department
District Office
084-330224
Police Department
084-322222
Hospital
084-343333
Marine Department 084-332757
Sibu Post Office
084-332312
Taxi Station
084-320773
Sarawak River Board 084-341936
Resident Office
084-321963
Sibu Municipal Council 084-333411
(SMC)
H
Sibu Rural
District
084-336077
Council (SRDC)
Fire & Rescue 084-330343
994
Forestry Department 084-334577
Welfare Department 084-329434
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LocalTalk
wedding
in the sky!
Why follow the tired old traditions
of wedding when you can actually
be exchanging vows a mile up in the
sky! At the same time, you can take
a city tour of Kuching or Miri or any
other place you want in the comfort
of your ‘own’ helicopter and be the
envy of all your friends. All you need
to do is contact the ever smiling
folks at Hornbill Skyways and make
the necessary arrangements for that
special day and you are all set for
that wedding in the sky! After all, it is
your happiest day together so make
the occasion one that will forever be
remembered with pictures, videos to
show to family and friends.
In addition to the wedding packages
that can be arranged with Hornbill
Skyways, Sarawak’s own regional and
domestic services can also provide your
group with an aerial tour of the city
or area you wish to see from the air.
These, special tour arrangements will
take you and friends on a joy ride of
your own choices for anything up to
an hour or more, depending on where
you want to go and what you want
to do. Plans are also being considered
to provide these joy ride thrills during
the upcoming Kuching Fest so as to
give everyone a feel of the excitement
of flying in a helicopter. The company
has an ever-ready fleet of fixed wing
aircrafts and helicopters to cater to
these needs and request, operating
from the Kuching International Airport
and another hanger in Miri. Currently,
it is upgrading its existing fleet in view
of the growing demand for air services
in the state.
on providing services for the people
and often at the expense of business
principles. It has been the main service
provider for many federal and state
departments and ministries in carrying
out aerial surveys as well as elections
over the years. It has also carried out
humanitarian missions in providing
assistance to those who were in need
of urgent medical services in the major
centres by ferrying these patients from
rural settings to urban centres for
medical treatments. The air services
will always be a vital part of the lifeline
of the state, given its vast nature and
many out-of-reach places still.
Foremost for the company though
is its charter flights, which is focused
For more information on these packages and services, call
Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd at (6) 082 455737 (Kuching) or (6) 085 611066 (Miri) and be prepared for the ride of a lifetime!
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MuseumTalk
Sarawak Museums
Take nostalgic trips back in time to the by-gone eras of early history Museums hold a special place in Sarawak as both historical sites and preservation of artifacts from by-gone eras. Often these
age-old buildings convey stories of their own, each unique and special to the given location. Where possible, visitors should
make it a point to visit as many of the 12 listed museums in the state as possible, which stretches from the capital city Kuching
in the south to the northern fringe town of Limbang. To ensure a fruitful trip, grab a copy of the brochure Sarawak Museums
- Your source of real inspiration or visit the museum site (www.museum.sarawak.gov.my) to check the opening hours and plan
the tour carefully based on your own schedule.
and others. A favourite site for children, the Natural History
Museum displays the diversity of fauna found in the state
in the form of preserved and reassembled skeletons for
both educational and inspirational values. Currently under
renovation, it will be opened by 2009.
The Sarawak Museum
- Amongst the oldest
in South East Asia, this impressive Victorian inspired
architectural building was originally completed in 1891 and
extended to its present form in 1911. Located right in the
heart of the city, it is now better known as the Ethnology
Museum to showcase the different cultures of the
multi-ethnic and multi-culture peoples of Sarawak with
models, artifacts and photos to portray the vanishing
traditions and customs of these people.
Dewan Tun Abdul Razak and the Islamic
Museum - The Dewan is the primary site for display of
exhibitions by the Sarawak Museum, which is just across
the road. The Islamic Museum has seven galleries to depict
the splendour and beauty of Islamic civilisation and is within
walking distance from the Dewan. The Islamic museum was
converted from its original role of Kolej James Brooke or
Maderasah Melayu but the main architecture of the building
has been retained due to its uniqueness.
The Art Museum and Natural History
Museum - Both of these museums are located next to
each other, adjacent to the Sarawak Museum and were
formerly buildings used for archive and administrative
purposes of the Museum department of Sarawak. Comprising
mainly paintings from the Brooke period to present day, the
Art Museum gives visitors the chance to see rare paintings
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Textile Museum - The authentic costumes of various
indigenous communities are found here, including exhibitions
MuseumTalk
of the state in these museums!
of the weaving techniques used in the making of the
costumes. The building or Pavilion as it is better known,
was completed in 1907 as a medical centre and also located
in the centre of the city. Interesting aspect here is that
visitors get the chance to experience hands-on the loom
and touch exhibits.
Chinese History Museum - The migrant Chinese
people comprising different dialectical groups came to
Sarawak in search of better livelihoods and these historical
archives are now housed in here. Originally the building
constructed in 1912 was a court for the migrants to settle
their disagreement and now it stores artifacts of interest for
young and old. It is located along the famous Kuching
Waterfront.
Niah Archeology Museum - Located at Niah
National Park, this museum brings visitors back 40,000 years
ago to the pre-historic age of cave dwellers with artifacts on
display and also the cultures of people living in the area of the
park. It was completed and opened in 1998.
Baram Regional Museum - A completely rebuilt
museum based on the original Fort House structure
(original fort built in 1898 was burnt down in 1994), this
museum now houses cultural artifacts belonging to various
ethnic groups living in the area of Marudi, the riverine
town where it is located.
Limbang Regional Museum - Visitors get to see
Petroleum Museum - Built in 2005, this museum in
the northern resort city of Miri proudly recollects the glory
days of the petroleum industry and its contribution in
the development of the state with interesting displays
and interactive exhibits.
the history and culture of the multi-ethnic people of this
region here with exhibits like bamboo band, beadwork, bark
clothes, brassware and salt-making process. The present
building is in fact an exact replica of the original fort built
in 1897 that was burnt down in 1989. Limbang is the main
administrative centre for the northern fringe of the state.
Sarawak Museum Department
Tun Abang Haji Openg Road, 93566 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: 6 082 240298 Fax: 6 082 246680 Website: www.museum.sarawak.gov.my Email: muhdzh@sarawaknet.gov.my
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EducationTalk
International College
of Advanced Technology
Sarawak
Making the right choice
In educational pursuit for a bright
future career, choosing the right
institution is the first step towards
achieving that goal. Considering the
time and financial resources to be
invested, it is important that the
institution must be reputable and its
courses recognised by public and
private sectors for graduates to gain
employment. In Sarawak where
technical and skills training courses
are concerned, International College
of Advanced Technology Sarawak
(ICATS) is the obvious choice as it is
certified by the Malaysian Accreditation
Board (LAN) and EdExcel of United
Kingdom as well as Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia (UTM) and Skills Development
Department of Malaysia (JPK). In
addition, the teaching faculty comprises
qualified, experienced and dedicated
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Range of courses
personnel supplemented by wellequipped facilities and resources at
affordable cost. Located in Kuching City,
it is within easy access to a wide range
of support facilities like accommodation,
shopping, entertainment and sporting
venues for students in a city that is
very conducive to learning.
From its collaboration with international
and local partners, ICATS offers wide
range of skills and academic courses
from the certificate to diploma level in
engineering, electronic, information
technology, nursing and environmental
tourism. All its technical and skills
courses are conducted in English,
which makes graduates fluent with the
language and be able to communicate
better with potential clients from
overseas and also to seek employment
outside the country. Most of the
courses entry requirements are
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil
Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) and
for those who have not attained the
minimal passes in English, the college
offers intensive English programme
and also MUET or Malaysia University
English Test coaching to equip
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students with the skills to master
the language. Most of the courses
also incorporates entrepreneurship
subject in the academic programmes,
which will expose students to the
future application of their studies.
ICATS is recognised as the technical
training provider for Sarawak and
currently is the only authorised training
provider in Sarawak for Small Medium
Industries Development Corporation
(SMIDEC). While majority of the
students come from within the country,
it also caters to international students
too and this in turn exposes them
to the traditions and cultures of the
nation and Sarawak. For those who
have an inclination for skills training
courses, ICATS is the place to be. For
more information on the institution,
you can contact them at the following:
International College of
Advanced Technology Sarawak
(ICATS)
Jalan Canna, Off Jalan Wan Alwi, Tabuan Jaya
93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 082 364198
Fax: (6) 082 364197
e-mail: admin@ppks.edu.my
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ShoppingTalk
Great
fashionable deals
from Sayang
Nothing beats saving a great amount of money when it
comes to shopping for attire that are tagged with the lowest
prices but boasts chic, modern designs.
As a one-stop distributor and wholesale centre in the
State, Syarikat Sayang Fashion Marketing Sdn Bhd is simply
the ideal place to head to for those who can’t get enough
of the latest fashions at affordable prices.
Not only does the company offer the best prices, their
collection consists of a large and diverse range of fashionable
merchandise bearing the company’s very own brands for
men, women, children and even plus sizes.
Here are some of the brands that can be found at Sayang
and its retailers across the State:
JIAZZ
le of
to fit the carefree lifesty
A brand made especially
trendy
and
que
uni
of
a wide range
today’s men, JIAZZ has
as
low
as
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fro
rt
es that sta
T-shirts and jeans with pric
er
es of RM79.90. On the oth
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RM29 up to rea
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hand, the niche of JIAZZ
the
innovative, fresh designs on
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the
clothing. Bearing
a pair
find
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fina
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that you can
market today, rest assure
s that
tly with the label’s jean size
of jeans that fit you perfec
range up to 60-inch.
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GIGOLO
While the name definitely has
impact and may bring out a
chuckle or two, GIGOLO is non
etheless one of Sayang’s most
popular brands for the moder
n men as they now have the
luxury of choosing an assortm
ent of styles, fabrics and fits
from the collection. Targeted
towards the young generation,
the label’s variety of T-shirts and
jeans have appealed to many
with its stylish designs and pric
es that range from RM19.90
to
RM69.90. Apart from that, GIG
OLO will soon carry a new
collection comprising of low
-cut jeans and slacks as well.
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THAT’S
Offering the latest selection
of office and casual attire for
women, THAT’S collection pro
vides ladies with endless option
s of
versatile pieces that include
s shirts, pants and skirts of
various
styles and colour. For instanc
e, shirts are available in 3/4
sleeves
as well as vertically striped to
give the illusion of a slimme
r figure
while skirts come in A-line,
pleated or straight-cut while
pants
are available in boot leg, stra
ight-cut and many more. The
collection
also includes various style of
blouses, pants and jeans tha
t cater
to middle-aged women. Size
s for THAT’S range from pet
ite to
plus sizes with prices starting
from RM29.90 to RM69.90.
New arrivals are available every month and with more than 23 outlets
(including outlets in Everrise Department Store and H&L Department
Store) under their flagship of Parkland Fashion throughout the State,
you get great designs at a fraction of the price. Outlets are found
over Kuching, Sibu, Serian, 7th Mile, 17th Mile, Sri Aman, Betong,
Saratok, Sarikei, Kota Samarahan, Demak Laut and Maliha.
Sayang operates 10am to 9pm daily and cordially welcomes
retailers across the country to carry their collection.
Headquarters:
Lot 120-125, 1st Floor, Jalan Petanak, 93100, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 082 247251 Fax: (6) 082 412088 Email: parklandhq@yahoo.com
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ShoppingTalk
Whether you are planning to go for very
formal functions or events, dressing up
should be both elegant and comfortable,
giving you the opportunity to feel relaxed
and expressing your preference. So
choosing a dress is the key to enjoying
your day, either in the office or dining
with friends. The unique feature of dresses
is that by adding a few accessories
like jewelleries, you are properly set for
any event.
Absolutely Dress Gallery located at
DUBS Commercial Centre is the dress
specialist with collections imported direct
from Singapore at reasonable prices; their
emphasis is value for money so you are
assured of bottom low prices. For the
discerning customers, there are dresses for
office attire as well as for evening events
while the leisure wear dresses are suitable
for just about anywhere you choose to
gather with friends. First impressions are
naturally on the dress you wear and with
their range of plain to floral offerings,
you can add to your collections as most
of these are the latest in design.
Dresses for you and me
In addition to the dresses, accessories
too feature prominently in their offerings;
the sparkling chains, colourful belts, petite
shoes and designer style bags stand out
when combined with their dress
collections. With the friendly sales service
and attention, you can take your time to
go through the store and try out these
latest offerings and be completely satisfied
with your purchase. An interesting aspect
of the store is that the customers range
from teens to adults, further proof that
the range of stuff available inside are
suited to just about all age groups. The
store’s opening hours are 10.30am - 9pm
daily Mon - Sun so there is no excuse
why you can’t find the time to drop in
and browse through their dresses and
accessories. When it comes to dresses,
the more is certainly merrier!
DUBS Commercial Centre, Lot 376, Section 54, L2_01, Jalan Petanak,
93675 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Mobile: 012 8883609
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ShoppingTalk
Come! Indulge yourself in fine dining and lifestyle
shopping at the fabulous Crown Square. Pleasant and
conveniently located on the ground floor are restaurants and
food outlets, each distinctive and elegant in their individual
designs and concepts. Here, Le Yue, Causeway Bay and Mr
Ho’s serves a wide variety of Oriental delicacies with western
fares too while Pondok Laguna specialises in Indonesian delights.
Rakutei Japanese restaurant and Ajiten Ramen provide
discerning customers with authentic Japanese favourites.
The cocktail bar cum restaurant is captivating in its
design and surroundings, offering fine view all
around.
Fine food and shopping centre
The first floor comprises mainly fashion
and apparels for young and old. Brand
names in men’s and women’s wear can
be found here amidst the colonial style
fine elegant finishing of the shop lots
here. The latest in fashion for women and
teens as well as tailored made
suits for men are located in the
spacious outlets here. Catering
mainly to more high fashion styles
and designs, these shops are ideal
for choosing the right clothes for
special occasions and functions.
Moving on to the second floor, designated as the “lifestyle
floor”, you will find a good mixed of hair salon, body
wellness centre, nail care centre, sports fashion house and
there is the wide selection of kiddy fashion and necessities at
Kiddy Care. Enter K Entertainment is the venue for those
who enjoy the pleasures of karaoke. The other part of the
floor area is reserved for arts and cultural exhibitions held
at the venue from time to time.
At the very top floor, Mummy Care is the one-stop centre for
all baby care products to the young children’s videos and
playthings. This is also where a multi-purpose hall for banquet,
exhibition and convention is located and which can comfortably
seat up to 1000 people at any one time.
The entire interior of Crown Square is sparkling in its design
and outlook, giving shoppers and patrons a delightful and
relaxed experience in air-conditioned surroundings.
SARAWAK CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD (a member of the KTS Group Of Companies) • 9th Floor Crown Tower, 88 Jalan Pending,
93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 346699 Fax: (6) 082 346688
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ShoppingTalk
Convenience Shopping
at the Airport
Sky Mall Emporium is your one-stop shop for perfumes
to eyewear to chocolates!
After the sightseeing tours and visits
to famous places around Kuching
City, you possibly have little time
for shopping and it’s time to leave!
No worry as after checking in at the
Kuching International Airport departure
hall, there is now Sky Mall Emporium,
your one-stop shop for that, special
gifts for family and loved ones.
Located at Level 2, this huge place
carries favourites like chocolates of
brands, Cadbury, Fererro, Lindt,
Danson and Fidani. There is surely
something that suits that special
person in your gift plans.
Moving on, there is that distinct
counter for fragrances featuring
international names like Dior, Chanel,
Lancome, Boss and many others each
with its own individual scent and
style. Also found are cosmetics for
ladies, which incidentally also include
brand like L’occitane, the bodyline
and skin care products from France
made from 100% natural ingredients.
As expected apparels and leather
goods are one of the main products
here and distinguished brands like
Bonia and Polo Haus are all on
display. If you have missed out in
shopping for that truly Sarawak pepper
that spice up your cooking, don’t
fret as Sky Mall Emporium has a well
stock range of black and white pepper,
whole or ground with attractive
packaging to choose from. In addition,
electronic gadgets and watches too
are some of the interesting range
of products found here, all in the
convenience and comfort of the cool
surroundings and without the noisy
crowd in the city.
Sky Mall Emporium is open daily
from 7am to 1030pm so you can
take your time to browse around
when you have checked in. Currently,
the store is having a promotion of
between 10-30% till January 2008
for selected products purchased .
With the choices available and the
prices that are bound to excite you,
get to the airport earlier than you
normally would, so leaving yourself
more time for that shopping spree
on your way home.
DR GROUP HOLDINGS SDN BHD
Lot L2A, 11-16, Level 2, Departure Hall, Kuching International Airport, 93772, Kuching Sarawak • Tel: (6) 082 615506 • Fax: (6) 082 615506
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ProductTalk
The Grain of Life
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
PILIHAN BERNAS logo is printed on all endorsed brands. This logo emphasises our slogan “Dijamin Pilihan Bijak” (A Smart
Choice, Guaranteed). It is developed in four different colours for easy identification process.
Local White Rice (Purple Logo)
Fragrant Rice (Pink Logo)
Local White Rice grains are long rice with a minimum
size of 6.2mm with the composition of broken rice
available in the market is 5%, 10% and 15%. Rice that
contains a high percentage of broken rice is cheaper in
price. This rice has an average content of amylose with only 21.4%,
producing pattering and non-sticky texture. In terms of quality and
taste, this type of rice is just the same as super white rice imported
from neighbouring countries. Local white rice is usually used for
cooking daily meals and suitable for cooking nasi lemak, ketupat
nasi, fried rice and mixed rice.
Fragrant Rice is aromatic rice with a natural fragrance.
Usually long (about 7mm) and cylindrical in shape,
it has a tender texture. Fragrant Rice has low to
intermediate amylose content, 13-25%, meaning it is
rather glutinous. Intermediate amylose rice cooks moist and a bit
waxy. However, this type of rice may harden and lose its aroma
with time. Fragrant Rice is a favourite choice with the Chinese
community. It is well-served as nasi ayam and also commonly
used for cooking daily home meals.
Imported White Rice (Blue Logo)
Imported White Rice is also long grain white rice
imported from neighbouring countries. It shares the
same texture, taste and characteristics of the Local
White Rice. This rice also served in daily meals and is
suitable for cooking nasi lemak or fried rice.
Specialty Rice (Orange Logo)
Many types of Specialty Rice are made available
by PILIHAN BERNAS. Here, we look at four
favourites:
Basmati Rice Glutinous Rice
Basmati rice that is available in the market
is imported from India and Pakistan. The
grain’s minimum length is about 7mm or
more; it is white in colour which indicates
good quality rice. The amylose content
in Basmati is high, about 24.1% and it
expands to two times its original length
after cooking. Basmati rice is suitable for
cooking flavoured rice like nasi briyani,
nasi tomato, nasi minyak and etc. Ponni
Herbal Rice
Ponni herbal rice is an organic rice which
is low in carbohydrate and high in protein.
This rice is suitable for a low calorie diet.
Glutinous rice is usually soft and sticky
when cooked because it contains 1020% low amylose. This rice has an
oblong shape, pearlised and not
translucent at all and it is small in
size with a minimal length of 4mm.
Glutinous rice is used in making
traditional delicacies such as ketupat
pulut, lemang and others.
Brown Rice
Brown rice has low Glycaemic Index
and since it still has the bran intact,
it is a much better source of fibre.
Fibre also has a healthy effect on our
cholesterol levels and may help to reduce
the risk of cardiovascular disease. This rice is
suitable for a low calorie diet.
Pilihan Bernas Brands ( Available in Supermarkets and Stores Near You! )
BERAS CORPORATION SDN BHD (480493-H) No. 96-M, Lot 2654-2656, Block 195, KNLD, Jalan Green, 93150 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 243002 / 245002 / 248002 • Fax: (6) 082 234000 • Website: www.bernas.com.my
[ A member of BERNAS Group of Companies ]
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In.a.DayTalk
day
in a
Great fun & adventure for families
When you have a day to spend time with your family, why not
take up the following day trip to various places of interest and
adventure around the city as recommended by a resident who
recently went on the route. Suited for everyone, especially those
with children, the places are individually exciting and entertaining
for adults too and all can enjoy the adventure. For locality, kindly
refer to our Kuching map.
Thank you!
email: iconnec@pc.jaring.my
nk food network ...
8.30am
Can’t make up your mind on where to go for breakfast;
western or local? Then start the day right with nutritious
breakfast at NK Food Network! Located in the heart of
Kuching, you can get both western and local breakfast
menus here, ranging from nyonya kueh and pastries to
favourites such as omelettes, pancakes and toasts. Local
9.30pm
Nasi Padang Selera
Bunda
Having lunch here is usually a jostle with others as the
place is quite crowded most days but the plus point is
that the food is great! With over 25 dishes of authentic
Indonesian style cooking to choose from, you can
understand why the crowd is here. Reasonably priced
too, the food is fresh, cooked daily by the experienced
chefs so quality is assured. Among the hot favourites
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sublot 18, Central Park,
Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce,
93200 Kuching, Sarawak,
Malaysia.
food like fried noodles either in tomato or Cantonese
style is also available. The place is definitely an ideal
spot for a relaxed breakfast where local coffee/tea and
also ice-blended drinks are offered. Open daily from
8.30am-10.30pm, it is a must-try.
Kubah National Park
After breakfast, a trip to Kubah National Park, just on
the out-skirt of the city, is a pleasant experience as it
houses one of the best collections of palms and native
orchids. Primarily serving as a water catchment area,
the park has four main trails which vary in length of
about two to six hours and covering a diverse range of
picturesque settings, including a majestic waterfall. This
park is also next to the Matang Wildlife centre, a favourite
place for children as a number of wild animals can be
seen here, including the iconic species of Sarawak like
the hornbill and orang utan.
1.00pm
In.a.DayTalk
are beef rendang, udang galah, asam pedas ikan,
sambal udang petai, kari kepala ikan, sotong tumis,
sayur nangka masak lemak, umai ikan, ulamulam and many more. The nasi campur is priced
from RM5.50 depending on your choices and you
should try out as many as possible.
The place starts as early as 8:30 in the morning
where you can get drinks and food will be served
from 10:30 till 3:00 in the afternoon. It is open
daily and this is one place where lunch is always
a tempting affair for many. Located at lot 145,
Section 62.No 301 Jalan Datuk
Wee Kheng Chiang, KTLD 93450
Kuching. You can contact them at
(6) 082 252581
Semonggoh Wildlife
Centre
2.30pm
Visitors to Sarawak should never miss the chance to
come to this 653-hectare tropical rainforest centre
where semi-wild orang utans often are seen feeding
from a platform. These animals have been released after
rehabilitation and some still come back for feeding
when fruits in the forest are not sufficient while
a number of other orang utans are kept in enclosures
within the centre. There are other animals kept here for
rehabilitation purposes and veterinary care by medical
personnel housed here and other research work being
done too. The centre is an ideal place to get to know
about orang utans and also botanical knowledge as a
garden is maintained to showcase the various plants
used by the indigenous people of Sarawak.
7.30pm
Carvery
Carvery Restaurant is proud to offer the first “Carvery” dining experience
in Sarawak with quality food, at reasonable prices and in a comfortable
ambience. Carvery’s Lunch and Dinner Buffet remains the ultimate meat
gourmet experience with at least 10 items for lunch and 13 items for dinner
to feast through. Included in the buffet are the Cold and Hot Salad Bars
and a soup of the day. Apart from Carvery’s Lunch and Dinner Buffet,
A’ La Carte menu is also available for those who prefer not to overindulge.
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Lot 2069, Jalan Utama, Bintawa Industrial Estate, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
(opposite Pepper Marketing Board & Marine Department)
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Festive Celebrations
DiningOutTalk
Aurora Court
CHINESE
NEW YEAR
FAMILY REUNION FEAST
Wednesday, 6th February 2008
6.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
RM 68 ++ per adult RM 28
++ per child (5 – 12 years old)
Featuring a sumptuous buffet spread of delectable Chinese delicacies specially created by Chef
Nam and his team for this auspicious lunar occasion. Inclusive of the must-have Yee Sang for
toasting.
PROSPERITY BUFFET DINNER
Thursday, 7th to Sunday, 10th February 2008
6.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
RM 59 ++ per adult RM 18 ++ per child (5 – 12 years old)
The ever popular “Fresh & Fabulous” theme buffet goes Oriental in conjunction with the lunar
New Year Festival. Indulge in a wide selections of fresh meats, seafood and vegetables cooked a’ la
minute in your preferred cooking style with your choice of condiments and sauces.
CHAP GOH MEI BUFFET DINNER
Thursday, 21st February 2008
6.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Celebrate the closing of the lunar New Year in style and feast on a bountiful array of delightful Chinese
New Year delicacies specially prepared for your enjoyment with family and friends.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT AURORA COURT
6.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Offering you a kaleidoscope of mouth-watering international favourites and treats befitting the occasion.
• Free Chocolate Kisses and Rose for the lady
Ristorante Beccari
ROMANCE AT RISTORANTE BECCARI
7.00 p.m. onwards
RM 108 ++ per person
VALENTINE’S
DAY
Rekindle loving moments with your sweetheart and pamper her with a deluxe five-course Italian set dinner.
• Free Chocolate Kisses and Rose for the lady • Live entertainment by our Resident Pianist
Victoria Arms
LOVE AFFAIR AT VICTORIA ARMS
7.00 p.m. onwards
RM 88 ++ per person
Melt the heart of your loved one with the specially crafted Valentine’s four-course “Love Potions”. • Free Chocolate Kisses and Rose for the lady
• Live entertainment by our Resident Band and DJ
. . . at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites
For further information or reservation, please contact:
Telephone: (6) 082 258000 • Aurora Court ext. 8061 • Ristorante Beccari ext. 8080 • Victoria Arms ext. 8070
Facsimile: (6) 082 425400 • E-mail: info@merdekapalace.com • Website: www.merdekapalace.com
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DiningOutTalk
Seafood
Paradise
from Rock Road Restaurant
Kuching is renowned for its array of
gastronomical delicacies which includes
mouth-watering fresh seafood that
many visitors often find irresistible
whenever they visit the capital city of
Sarawak. One restaurant that specialises
in offering foodies here the freshest
seafood available in town is none other
than Rock Road Seafood Restaurant.
The family-run and owned restaurant
has been operating for more than
thirty years serving locals and visitors
alike with tantalising dishes fresh from
the kitchen such as their signature dish,
Special Hainanese Crab. To fully enjoy
this dish, it’s best to eat them with
your hands and dip the peanut-laced
gravy with the accompanied soft, fluffy
buns. Apart from crabs, which are also
available smoked, baked, steamed or
stir-fried, the restaurant is renowned
for its rare local fish varieties such as
Empurau (Emperor), Tingadak and
Sarawak’s very own, Semah fish as well
as popular local fish such as Batutu,
Grouper, Red Telapia, White and Black
Pompfret, Sultan, Mancong, Siakap,
Stingray and Red Snapper.
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(Formerly known as ROCK ROAD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT)
Lot 1229-1230, Rock View Estate,
2 1/2 Mile Rock Road, 93200 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 241575 / 427331
Fax: (6) 082 255261
The fish can be cooked either steamed,
pan-fried, deep-fried or even barbecued
with ‘sambal’ sauce for those who
love their food spicy. Other seafood
available include prawns and lobsters,
imported from Sabah along with the
crabs and fish, they are well-stocked
in large aquariums at the restaurant.
Rock Road Seafood Restaurant ensures
that their seafood comes straight from
the tank into the cooking pot prepared
by chefs in the restaurant’s open-concept
kitchen, thus giving diners the assurance
of freshness for a sumptuous dining
experience. While renowned for
seafood dishes, other dishes that do
not disappoint include Pei King
Roasted Duck, Crispy Roasted Duck
as well as lamb served either braised,
deep-fried or stewed Hainanese style.
Besides dining there, the restaurant,
which emphasises on quality and
customer satisfaction, also provides
catering services for corporate and
family functions.
There are more than fifty dishes to
choose from in the catering menu that
ranges from seafood to non-seafood
dishes. However, customers can also
choose dishes from the restaurant’s
a’ la carte menu that includes lobsters,
crabs and abalone. This hassle-free
service (provided by the restaurant for
over twenty years) includes buffet catering that comprise of buffet counter
with table linen and table skirting, banquet chairs, cutleries, serviette, chaffing
dishes and free delivery in Kuching
town area or within the radius of 10km
from the restaurant.
Prices start from RM15 per person for
catering selection of up to six dishes to
RM26 per person for catering selection
of up to nine dishes. The minimum order
requirement is RM400 and above
for outdoor catering while in-house
buffet requires a minimum order of
RM800 and above. In conjunction
with the upcoming Chinese New
Year celebration, the restaurant will
also be having a Prosperity Package
that will include the must-have delicacy
during this auspicious festival, Yee Sang.
Available in either salmon fish or abalone
clams, Yee Sang, believed to bring good
fortune and wealth in the upcoming
year to those who toss and mix it, is
just one of the many special dishes that
will be served in the restaurant’s
Prosperity Package. Rock Road Seafood
Restaurant operates daily from 11.30am
to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 10.00pm.
visit our website: www.rockrd.com for details
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DiningOut&What’sOn
My
Restaurant
Currently most of the restaurants in
Kuching City serve pork dishes cooked
Chinese style, with a select few having
western style pork chops. Now, there is My
Restaurant located at Jalan Setia Raja, Sama
Jaya, where you can get European style pork
dishes served in a delightful setting that is sure to
please every food lover! For starters, try the daily
“Specials” if you are visiting for the first time and
regular patrons will tell you that My Restaurant serves
tantalizing array of BBQ ribs, roasted knuckles, and
everybody’s favourite - the home-made sausages. Main
dishes you need to try include the slow roasted rib eye,
grilled pork fillet with mustard sauce, london bacon chop
and many more mouth-watering choices. In addition, there
are also spaghetti, chicken and fish apart from the pork dishes.
A 10% discount will be accorded to my privilege card holders.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 11.00am – 2.00pm (lunch) and
6.00pm – 10.00pm (dinner) Sunday 6.00pm – 10.00pm (dinner)
Ground floor, Lot 13166 & 13167 Samajaya Commercial Centre, Jalan Setia Raja, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 361588
Sri Shan Curry & Such restaurant is an award winning restaurant serving
Halal Southern Indian Cuisine. From the exciting breakfast offerings
of Puttumayam and Appam, we too offer Nasi Lemak, Mamak Mee
goreng and KL Indian Rojak. Our innovative food design provides you
with a wide variety of different Indian Bread – Roti Canai and Thosay.
We offer more than a dozen different types of Roti Canai – Roti
Canai Vintage Cheese, Roti Canai Masala Potatoes Cheese, Roti
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more. Our Thosay comes in regular Thosay, Rawa Thosay or our very own Tri-Mushroom
Thosay, all served with chutney.
For your lunch and dinner, a must have at Sri Shan is our famous Mutton Curry Shank. Price
ranges from RM8 to RM18 per Shank. Another of our famous dish is the Fishhead Curry,
cooked without coconut milk to ensure a healthy meal. Other dishes for your main course
includes Chicken Curry, Chicken Peratal, Chicken Varuval, Fish Curry or fried dishes and more.
For our Vegetarian customers, we provide a vegetable counter that will meet your needs.
We serve a wide variety of fragrance rice such as – Saffron Rice, Coriander Rice, Lemon Rice,
Tamarind Rice, Yogurt Rice and more. Sri Shan does not use monosodium glutamate (MSG) or
colouring. All of our curries are cooked without using coconut milk except for Chicken Kurma.
Visit Sri Shan now to savour the wide varieties of Southern Indian Cuisine.
For more information, call Sri Shan today!.
Sri Shan Curry & Such • No. 383, Persiaran Ban Hock • Tel: (6) 082 244118
Sun & Mon: 7.00am – 3.00pm • Tue- Sat: 7.00am – 10.00pm
What’sOn January – March 2008
1 - 6 February
March
27 - 29 MARCH
Venue: High Street & Jalan Raja, Miri
Challenge – Series 1
Venue: Lutong Airstrip
Venue: Ba’Kelalan, Lawas
8 - 15 MARCH
Hong Sam Si Temple Parade
Gong Xi Festival Bazaar
7 - 8 February
Chinese New Year
Venue: Throughout Sarawak
21 February (morning)
Chap Goh Mei
(Last day of Chinese New Year)
Venue: Bau Town, Kuching
Miri International Motorcycle Sprint
Bario Food Festival
Bario, Miri
17 - 13 March
Sarawak Chief Minister’s Cup ITF
World Junior Tennis Championship
(Group 1)
Ba’Kelalan Apple Fiesta
29 March
Venue: Kuching
30 March - 20 April
Miri International Deep Sea Fishing
Tournament
Venue: Drop Off, Miri
Venue: Kuching
(Note: Event dates are subject to change without prior notice) For further enquiries, please contact:
Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Tel: (6) 082 446688 • Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Tel: (6) 082 242311 • Padawan Municipal Council Tel: (6) 082 615566
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) Tel: (6) 082 423600 • Miri City Council (Tel: (6) 085 424111) • Sibu Municipal Council (Tel: (6) 084 333411)
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PeopleTalk
After being in the hospitality industry for 15 years, Datuk Hajjah Raziah
Mahmud-Geneid is now reaping the fruits of her labour. Grit and determination,
especially in wanting to put Mulu on the world tourist map, brought her
closer to the industry.
Datuk Hajjah Raziah
Mahmud-Geneid
Corporate Lady
lift. Raziah does not hesitate to offer
tourists a lift especially when they
seem to lose their way.
“Sarawakians are very hospitable
people. It doesn’t matter what race
they belong to, all of them are the
same when it comes to hospitality.
If you go to a village, the people will
not think twice to invite you into
their house for a drink or a meal,”
says Raziah.
Raziah cannot help but recall the
days when she had to accomplish
the task of building the luxurious
Royal Mulu Resort in the interior
of Mulu’s tropical rainforest. She
described the mission as a logistical
nightmare, and when the project
was finally completed in 1992, she
had to deal with the problem of low
occupancy which was attributed to
shortage of flights into Miri. But
her perseverance and persistence
paid off.
In 2001, she succeeded in helping to
put Mulu on the world tourist map
by securing a place for Mulu National
Park on the UNESCO’s World Heritage
List, which was a first for Malaysia.
Indeed, it had brought Sarawak
to the world’s attention. With that
and also the increase of flights and
upgrading of the Miri airport, there
has been a steady increase in the
number of foreign tourists visiting
Mulu in recent years. The magnificent
pinnacles, colossal caves, scenic
beauty, flora and fauna of Mulu are
now showcased to the world.
Prior to the Mulu project, Raziah
had a few companies to her credit.
Unquestionably, it was the unique
beauty of Mulu that first lured Raziah
to the hospitality industry. After the
Royal Mulu Resort, she started the
RIHGA Royal Hotel in Miri, which is
now known as the Marriott Resort
and Spa. Unmistakably, it is her innate
gift in the area of hospitality combined
with her business acumen that
makes her tick. A fine reflection of a
typical Sarawakian whose hospitality
has been described as a mark of
a “true gentleman”, Raziah is not
only charitable towards the cause of
non-governmental organizations or
the needy, but also to foreign tourists
on the street. Some individual tourists
might be taken aback to find a
chauffeur driven executive in a luxury
car stopping by just to offer them a
It was a perfect display of Sarawak’s
hospitality and elegance during the
occasion of her eldest daughter Elia
Khadijah Abas Geneid’s wedding
to her Swiss-Japanese groom,
Alexander Iskandar George Hirose
Muller on 26 October 2007. The
night before the nuptial, they had
their union solemnised according
to Islamic rites, followed by the
engagement ceremony of her younger
sister Esha Noor Geneid to Joseph
Yussof Afaki. Both nights witnessed
what was described by Star social
observer Mansor Run Abdul Aziz as
“a multi-cultural congregation worthy
of a United Nation summit…”
Needless to say, the wedding was an
elaborate affair with a stupendous
display of Sarawakian ingenuity, and
most noteworthy was how Raziah and
her Lebanese husband Robert Geneid
entertained their guests. They went
from table to table separately at every
opportunity to greet every guest. One
couldn’t agree more with Raziah when
she says, “Sarawak has so much to
offer to its visitors with its rich cultural
heritage and beautiful surroundings.”
She had worked her way to the top
but like a true Sarawakian, she is down
to earth.
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HealthTalk
RMBTalk
film review
Tel: 6 082 234 077
Tuesday | Ladies Day, Ticket only RM6
(not applicable for male and public holiday)
Wednesday | Movie Day, Ticket only RM5 / RM6
(not applicable for movie marked (“) and public holiday)
*All booked tickets must be collected 45 min before show times.
CJ7
Kung Fu Dunk
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Rated: PG On Cineplex: 7
February 2008
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy
Rated: PG On Cineplex: 7 February
2008
“CJ7 is a comedy about
a poor labourer father
(played by Stephen
Chow) and his young
son. When a fascinating
and strange new pet
enters their lives, they
learn a poignant lesson
about the true nature
of family and the things
money can’t buy.”
Shi Jie (Jay Chou), grew up in a
martial arts school. With his kung
fu skills, Shi Jie excels in basketball
by mastering the slam dunk
technique. Wang Li (Eric Tsang),
who is trying to locate Shi Jie’s
real family, invites him to join the
university’s basketball team. Shi Jie
faces new challenges while trying
to blend in with the basketball team members Ting-Wei (Chen
Bo Lin) and Xiao Lan (Baron Chen) and the upcoming basketball
championship.
Jumper
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller Rated: PG-13 On Cineplex: 14 February 2008
Davey lives alone with his father. But the truth is, it isn’t much of a home. When things get so bad,
Davey decides to run away and his big question is, Where? The magical answer is anywhere Davey
wants! Davey discovers he has the power to jump from one place to another. Not just a few feet. But
hundreds, even thousands of miles! And as Davey explores his new power he learns that the world is
literally his for the taking. But there are consequences too, as Davey will learn. His mother who left
him and his abusive father years before, is reunited with Davey only to be killed. As Davey resists the
pull from the CIA he must also battle those who took someone very dear to him. His girlfriend Millie
tries to help him but not even her support can get him out of the mess he has gotten himself into.
Davey seeks the ultimate revenge, only to learn that revenge may not be what he really desires.
B O O K s & C D Review
The Sarawakiana Series (RM60.00)
– Sarawak Artists / Culture & Heritage –
SARAWAK STATE LIBRARY
Jalan Pustaka, Off Jalan Stadium, 93050 Petra Jaya,
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 6 082 442000
Fax: 6 082 449944 www.pustaka-sarawak.com
Contact person: Syeeida Ali Hussein | Email: syeeidah@sarawaknet.gov.my
Sarawakiana Series – Culture & Heritage
Selected Sarawak Artists Artworks
Right from the outset, author Susan Chemerai Anding made it clear that artists in and
from Sarawak rarely ever get recognition from their fellow Sarawakians; often these
artists are viewed as those who are in a world of their own as everyone knows that it is
almost impossible to survive as an artist in the state! Incidentally that may also explain
why there is hardly any published material on art or artists around, again, the perception
that it is considered an activity that hardly warrants attention and certainly not one that
most parents would encourage their children to aspire towards.
Sarawak Malay Culture
Traditional Songs, Music and Dance
The CD starts off with a short introduction of the history of the Malays in Sarawak,
tracing their likely origins from Indonesia and intermarrying with other local tribes. It
explained the various legends and stories of former leaders of the community who took
over the leadership of the communities they marry into. Two main types of traditional
song heritage were mentioned, namely Lagu Rakyat and Gendang.
Women Who Inspire
In Women Who Inspire, the author Christina Mamora captures the thoughts and
aspirations of Sarawak women, and has combined narrative with critical prose to
create a palatable literary style and make interesting reading. The second edition
of the book can be purchased at: Premier Bookstore, Sarawak Plaza, Kuching;
Sinar Suci, Jln. Hj. Taha, Kuching; My Bookstore, Jln. Hj. Taha, Kuching and Red
Bookstore, Petra Jaya Kuching
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