耗资580万令吉 古晋Petra Jaya至Rambungan路段安装路灯 明年6月完工 古晋Petra Jaya至Rambungan全长11.9公里的路段将安装和修复路灯系统，工程总值582万8380令吉，预计2027年6月16日完工，以提升夜间道路安全。 砂总理署副部长拿督阿都拉曼朱乃迪（Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi）表示，这项工程涵盖11千伏架空电缆、六组50kVA变压器及794盏LED路灯，同时包括地下电缆、小型电箱和控制箱的安装，重点路段在马当一带。 阿都拉曼朱乃迪指出，这条路段的路灯屡次遭到破坏和盗窃，这已是大约第五次重新安装。他呼吁社区与居民委员会合作，共同监督和举报可疑行为，减少公共设施被破坏。 这条道路是往返Pantai Damai和Tupong选区的主要通道，也是Jalan Matang的替代路线，周边住宅发展使车流量持续增加。 工程由Arena Megasuria有限公司承建，Perunding Teknikal Consult有限公司担任顾问，古晋公共工程局担任监督官。

RM5.8 million project to light up 11.9km Petra Jaya-Rambungan route, completion set for June 2027 A RM5.8 million street lighting project along the 11.9-kilometre Petra Jaya–Rambungan route has been handed over for implementation, with completion targeted by June 16, 2027. Sarawak Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project will install and rehabilitate high- and low-voltage systems along the route, particularly in the Matang section. The work includes 11kV overhead lines with six 50kVA transformers and 794 LED street lights, along with underground cabling, mini pillars and control boxes. Dr Abdul Rahman said vandalism had been a recurring problem — this is roughly the fifth time lighting has been reinstalled along this road — and called for closer community cooperation to monitor and report suspicious activity. The road serves as a main route and an alternative to Jalan Matang, with usage rising alongside nearby housing development. The project connects the Pantai Damai and Tupong state constituencies. The contractor is Arena Megasuria Sdn Bhd, with Perunding Teknikal Consult Sdn Bhd as consultant and the Kuching Division Public Works Department as superintending officer.

Most visitors cross the river for the Waterfront, but a north-side drive reveals a different Kuching story at Kuching North City Hall, or DBKU. I would go for the building and the hilltop breathing space, not expecting a museum tour: this is a working city hall on Bukit Siol. [image: 1788316491776-dbku-front.jpg] Source: Medelam / Wikimedia Commons The civic story is part of what makes the stop specific. DBKU was established in 1988 after Kuching received city status, and the hilltop complex was inaugurated in 1993. From here, the northern half of the city is administered across a 369.48-square-kilometre area; the formal, wide-fronted building is therefore less a decorative landmark than a visible piece of Kuching’s post-city reorganisation. [image: 1788316491878-dbku-side.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons The visitor version is simple: look at the facade, landscaping and changing view rather than searching for an attraction entrance. Public visitor impressions consistently highlight the green grounds, free parking and open outlook, while the Cat Museum on the lower level is the more obvious indoor pairing. I would keep voices low and stay within clearly public areas because offices and council business continue here. [image: 1788316492043-dbku-wide.jpg] Source: DBKU / Wikimedia Commons If I were arranging the route, I would combine DBKU with the Cat Museum or another Petra Jaya stop and allow 30–60 minutes. Driving or e-hailing is realistic; the Bukit Siol address is not a useful detour from the old-town walking circuit, and weekday parking is generally easier. There is no normal attraction ticket, but internal access, parking arrangements and event use can change. [image: 1788316492622-garden-resized.jpg] Source: Cerevisae / Wikimedia Commons This suits travellers who like civic architecture, quiet viewpoints and seeing how a city works. Anyone wanting a dedicated heritage gallery or a guaranteed panoramic platform may feel the drive is too much for an exterior stop. Check DBKU’s current notices before leaving, especially for maintenance, ceremonies or temporary access limits, then let this small detour add a north-bank chapter to the day. Kuching North City Hall, Bukit Siol, Jalan Semariang Open in Google Maps

A 63-year-old woman who had been reported missing was found dead in a 10-foot-deep drain near Petra Jaya Health Clinic on Thursday morning. Members of the public found the woman before firefighters from the Petra Jaya station were called in at 9.34am. Bomba recovered her from the drain, completing the operation at 10.47am, and handed the body to police for further action. Police had been informed that she was feared missing the previous day after her child noticed she was gone. No details have been announced about how she entered the drain or what caused her death. The circumstances remain under police investigation. Families looking for a missing relative should report it promptly and share the person’s last known location with police. A deep drain is not a place to enter alone—call emergency services and keep clear of the scene.

SugarBun at Sukma is a practical Kuching stop I would keep in mind when a group wants familiar halal fast food with a little more local identity than a standard burger chain. The current menu leans into broasted chicken, savoury rice, Lak Lak plates, claypots and burgers. [image: 1787489564967-img0.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565151-img1.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565411-img2.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image [image: 1787489565603-img3.jpg] Source: SugarBun Sukma menu image My practical pick would be the 2-piece chicken with savoury rice and fresh pickles (RM21.05 on the checked menu), or the 1-piece version at RM13.65 for a lighter meal. The Lak Lak chicken-and-fish plate was listed at RM23.15, while burgers started around RM6.20–RM7.30. Prices and availability can change. This suits families, halal-food seekers, students and anyone who needs a straightforward meal around Petra Jaya. I would go before the dinner rush, especially on Sunday, and allow a little time for popular chicken sets. The outlet is at Lot 29, Sukma Commercial Centre, Petra Jaya; the outlet contact is 013-827 3073. Parking is generally easier around the commercial-centre lots than in a mall, but the busiest period may still mean a short walk. Google Maps: Open in Google Maps Have you ordered the Lak Lak plate or the classic chicken-and-rice set here?

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak 是我很喜欢的一种城市小景点：它是真正运作中的公共图书馆，同时有湖、草地和可以放慢脚步的空间。 它不是那种要占满半天的热门地标，但天气热、想找安静地方，或行程中需要一个低消费休息点时很好用。 [image: 1784686035384-pustaka_01_commons_front.jpg] 来源: Wikimedia Commons / Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035473-pustaka_02_commons_lake.jpg] 来源: Wikimedia Commons / Librarydoctor, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035548-pustaka_03_kta_lake.jpg] 来源: KTA Sarawak project gallery [image: 1784686035642-pustaka_04_tatknows_dome.jpg] 来源: Tatknows Sarawak State Library listing 为什么值得停 这里最实际的是室内外可以互换。我会先绕 Pustaka Park 和湖边走一圈，热起来再进馆吹冷气。图书馆本身比单纯拍建筑更值得：这里是工作的公共空间，有阅读区和砂拉越主题馆藏，所以要把它当图书馆，不是可以大声聊天的商场。 家庭、学生、爱看书的人，以及下午有空档的旅客会最适合。若你想看强烈地标或完整博物馆展览，这里就不是首选。我的判断是：这是一个便宜、舒服的 reset 行程，适合和 Petra Jaya 或北岸路线组合；但不值得只为拍一张照片横跨古晋。 我会怎样安排 从市中心出发，可叫车或驾车前往 Petra Jaya、Jalan Stadium 旁的 Jalan Pustaka。停车比较实际，入口位置出发前看当前地图 listing。湖边和建筑预留 60 至 90 分钟；如果要坐下来阅读或使用设施，就再加时间。傍晚较适合户外散步，下雨时则以室内为主。 我在 2026-08-24 查看官方图书馆网站，页面仍可访问。现有资料列出的时间是星期一至五 10am–7pm、周末 9am–6pm，公共假期关闭；不过活动、维修或特定房间安排可能改变，出发前要再看官网，不要假设户外空间和图书馆完全同一时间开放。 公共图书馆一般免费入场；活动、特别房间或特别展览可能另有规则。请保持安静、穿着得体，也不要未经允许拍摄读者。

Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is one of my favourite kinds of city stop: a real public library that also gives you a lake, lawn and an easy place to slow down. It is not a headline attraction, but it works well when the day needs shade, quiet or a change of pace. [image: 1784686035384-pustaka_01_commons_front.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Cccefalon, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035473-pustaka_02_commons_lake.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Librarydoctor, CC BY-SA 4.0 [image: 1784686035548-pustaka_03_kta_lake.jpg] Source: KTA Sarawak project gallery [image: 1784686035642-pustaka_04_tatknows_dome.jpg] Source: Tatknows Sarawak State Library listing What makes the stop worthwhile The useful combination is indoors and outdoors. I would first walk around Pustaka Park and the lake, then move inside when the heat builds. The library is the stronger reason to come than the photo alone: it is a working public space with reading areas and Sarawak-focused collections, so visitors should keep voices low and treat it like a library rather than a leisure mall. Families, students, readers and travellers with a spare afternoon will get the most from it. If you want a dramatic landmark or a full day of museum galleries, choose another stop. My verdict: a good low-cost reset, especially paired with Petra Jaya or the north-bank route, but not a destination to cross the city for a single photograph. A simple plan From central Kuching, use e-hailing or drive towards Jalan Pustaka off Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya. Parking is the practical option; confirm the best entrance on the current map listing. I would allow 60–90 minutes for the lake and building, longer if you plan to read or use facilities. Late afternoon is more comfortable for the outdoor loop, while the interior is the safer option during rain. The official library site was reachable when checked on 2026-08-24. The published schedule in the existing listing says Monday–Friday 10am–7pm and weekends 9am–6pm, with public holidays closed, but hours and access to particular rooms can change for events or maintenance. Check the official site before leaving and do not assume the outdoor areas follow the library’s exact hours. Entry to the public library areas is generally free; programmes, special rooms or events may have their own rules. Keep the place tidy, dress appropriately and do not photograph readers without permission.

You know that one building across the Sarawak River that every Kuching visitor ends up photographing? Yep, the big umbrella-shaped one. The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building, or DUN Sarawak, is not really a "walk inside and explore every room" kind of attraction. It is more like Kuching's postcard background: best enjoyed from the Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, the river taxi, or the opposite bank when the light hits nicely. [image: 1783822106313-dun-kuching-sign.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106443-dun-river-day.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106561-dun-flag-river.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh [image: 1783822106703-dun-bridge-night.jpg] Source: Pixnio / Maysam Yabandeh What I like about it is the timing game. Daytime gives you the full shape, the Sarawak flag, and the river view. Sunset is when the roof starts to look warmer. At night, with the lights and reflection, it suddenly feels like the whole riverfront changed mood. A few visitor notes line up with that. Trip.com reviewers rate it 4.9/5 from 15 reviews and one visitor said it is visible from much of the city centre, beautiful in both day and night, but not open for casual public entry. Wanderlog also lists it as a 4.7/5 Google-rated spot from 245 reviews, with people highlighting the riverside setting, sunset view, Darul Hana Bridge connection, and the fact that it is more for admiring and photographing than wandering inside. DBKU's own page confirms it sits in Petra Jaya between The Astana and Fort Margherita, opened on 27 July 2009, and that the umbrella-like roof is one of Sarawak's iconic monuments. Small reality check: do not come expecting a museum visit. This is an active government building. The better plan is simple: walk the Waterfront, cross Darul Hana Bridge if you want the closer angle, take photos, then continue to Fort Margherita or Kampung Boyan for food. Quick tips: Best time: late afternoon, sunset, or after dark Best view: Kuching Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, or river taxi Entry: the outside view is the main experience; do not assume casual indoor access Nearby: The Astana, Fort Margherita, Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Photo tip: include the river or the bridge, otherwise the building looks a bit too flat in photos Have you taken a better shot of DUN from the Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, or boat ride? Drop your angle. Kuching people always know the nicer photo spot.