 Malaysia is a Federation of 13 states plus the Federal Capital of Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Territories of Labuan and Putrajaya. Of the 13 states, 11 are one the Malayan Peninsular and 2 on the Borneo Island.  The peoples of Malaysia comprise a number of different ethnic groups : Malay, Chinese, Indian, the indigenous Orang Asli of the Peninsular, the indigenous ethnic of Sabah and Sarawak and many of inter-racial marriages. There are at least 35 distinct ethnic groups from Sabah and Sarawak. These include Iban, Kadazan, Bidayuh, Malanau, Kenyah, Kayan, Dusun, Murut, Bajau, Kelabit, Bisaya, Lun Bawang and many others. This multi-racial character of Malaysia, with all the major religious affiliation, makes it the leading role model nation for the world trying to co-exist in diversity. 
     

SBC Biodiversity Day 2023

by Gilbert | May 27, 2023 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

Sarawak Biodiversity Center (SBC) celebrates Biodiversity Day every year with a public open house that invites public to come and enjoy the fun moments via various activities that allow public to learn more about biodiversity of Sarawak. This year the SBC celebrates its biodiversity day in conjunction with the international day for biological diversity. The theme this year is “From Agreement to Action : Build Back Biodiversity”.

Kuching Christmas Parade 2022 “God’s Love”

by Gilbert | Dec 3, 2022 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The kuching Christmas Parade is back again this year with a title “God’s Love” ! It had been delayed for two years due to pandemic, and finally is back again where Christians from different churches in Kuching will be on board the parade to spread the Good News around the city.

Kuching Marathon 2022

by Gilbert | Oct 2, 2022 | Event and Activities, Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

Biggest annual Marathon event in Kuching City is back after it had been postponed for two years since 2020 due to the pandemic. There are more than 8,900 participant from local and overseas taking part in this 7th series (Since 2014) of grand sport event. The run takes place around Kuching City, passing various historic and notable landmarks in Kuching.

Tasik Biru, Bau, Sarawak | Blue Lake Boat Ride & Resort City

by Gilbert | May 16, 2022 | Kuching City, Sarawak, Malaysia, Nature and Reserves |

Tasik Biru, or know as Blue Lake of Bau, Sarawak, was previously a largest open-air gold and antimony mining in Sarawak in 1898-1921. The 390meters long, 160meters wide and 45meters deep mining crater had become a tourist attraction as it feature a huge lake with amazing stone cliff surrounding, small waterfall that flow directly into the lake and a secondary forest.

Meritz Hotel Miri, Sarawak

by Gilbert | Jan 15, 2022 | Hotels and Lodging, Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

Meritz Hotel, a four star hotel located in the heart of the Miri city that have a good view of the city and amazing Canada Hill. It is one of the recommended hotel to stay when you come to Miri City either for business or leisure travel.

Miri Handicraft Center

by Gilbert | Jan 15, 2022 | Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

The locals of Miri City did make amazing handicraft, and the best place to look for vast collection of handicraft in Miri City is the Miri Handicraft Center. You can find woven basket, wood carvings, beads and ornaments, traditional clothing, paintings and traditional musical instruments here. All are handcrafted by local natives.

The longest wall mural in Miri City, the Miri Handicraft Center Mural

by Gilbert | Jan 15, 2022 | Art and Murals, Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

When walking around Miri City city center, visitor can easily noticed the longest wall mural in the city. It is drawn on the wall beside the Miri Handicraft Center. The mural was drawn in year 2020 and depict the diverse multiracial and multicultural element of Sarawak.

茗茗有料 Tea More Restaurant at Miri Times Square

by Gilbert | Jan 9, 2022 | Food and Restaurants, Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia |

Tea More is one of the local famous bubble tea restaurant, which also expands into full course meals and renowned Chicken Lab chicken dishes.

Dinosaur Park at Coco Cabana Miri City

by Gilbert | Jan 6, 2022 | Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia, Parks and Gardens |

Dinosaur Park of Coco Cabana is a new attraction in Miri City. It is strategically located near famous landmark of marina park of Miri City, including the amazing sunset view beach front, Seahorse light house, Miri Central Park and the oil barrel shaped Miri City Hall.