If I were choosing one new indoor stop for a Petra Jaya family morning, I would pick Sarawak Science Centre (SSCiEX) when everyone is in the mood to touch, test and ask questions. It is a better fit for a curious child than for someone hoping to drift through a quiet art museum, and the fact that it is still in Phase 1 matters to the way I would plan the visit. [image: 1788248147471-02-resized.webp] Source: SSCiEX official website The five-storey centre is built around hands-on galleries covering biodiversity, environment, forces, light, sound, robotics and future technology. The dinosaur section gives younger visitors an easy starting point, while the experiment stations are what can keep older children and adults involved. I would leave at least 90 minutes, and longer if the family likes trying every interactive station. [image: 1788248148842-03-resized.webp] Source: SSCiEX official website This is also a place where a quick check before leaving is worthwhile. The current visitor listing gives Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00am–4:30pm for the exhibits and Monday closure, while admission pricing and programmes may change as the new centre settles in. Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries, and children need supervision. [image: 1788248150141-04-resized.webp] Source: SSCiEX official website The route is simple: drive or take a car to Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya, opposite Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. There is visitor parking by the main entrance, and e-hailing should use that entrance for drop-off. I would pair the morning with Pustaka or another north-bank stop, rather than cross the city just for a short look. [image: 1788248151102-05-resized.webp] Source: SSCiEX official website Families, school-age learners and rainy-day planners are likely to get the most from it. Visitors expecting the complete long-term centre on opening day may find Phase 1 more modest, so check which galleries or activities are running. For now, SSCiEX earns its place in a Kuching itinerary by giving children something to do, not merely another building to photograph. Sarawak Science Centre (SSCiEX), Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching Open in Google Maps

古晋的砂拉越科学中心，将成为学生和老师学习 STEM 的新据点。 [image: 1785373547375-science_centre_20260730.jpg] 位于古晋的砂拉越科学中心（SSCiEX），接下来会作为资源中心，协助老师教学，也让学生通过互动工具接触课本以外的科学学习。 砂教育、创新及人才发展部长拿督斯里罗伦沙加（Roland Sagah Wee Inn）表示，中心会让年轻人接触机器人、编程、生物科技和再生能源等领域。 为什么值得关注 对学校来说，这不只是多一个参观地点。它可以让科学课更接近现实，也让学生更早看到未来行业需要的技能。 这个中心也配合砂拉越 PCDS 2030 方向，希望培养更多本地 STEM 人才，推动创新经济。 地点： 古晋，砂拉越 详情： 砂拉越科学中心将支援老师、学生和公众 STEM 学习 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

Sarawak Science Centre is being positioned as a hands-on STEM hub for students and teachers across the state. [image: 1785373547375-science_centre_20260730.jpg] The Sarawak Science Centre (SSCiEX) in Kuching is meant to support classroom learning with interactive tools, teacher resources and practical science exposure beyond textbooks. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the centre will connect young Sarawakians with areas like robotics, coding, biotechnology and renewable energy. Why it matters For students, this is not just another building. It gives schools a place to bring science lessons closer to real life. The centre is also part of Sarawak's PCDS 2030 push to grow local STEM talent and support an innovation-driven economy. Location: Kuching, Sarawak Details: Sarawak Science Centre to support teachers, students and public STEM learning Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

[image: 1780812153192-ssciex-aerial.jpeg] Sarawak's first interactive science centre opens Phase 1 on July 29, featuring animatronic dinosaurs, a mirror maze, water play zone and more. Located at Jalan Stadium on a 10.97-acre site, the Sarawak Science Centre Interactive Experience (SSCiEX) will welcome visitors starting July 29. Phase 1 covers the Ground Floor and Level 1 galleries, while Level 2 and 3 will follow later. What's Inside Visitors can explore galleries covering physics, engineering, earth science, biology and technology. Key attractions include: Animatronic dinosaur gallery 🦕 Water play zone Mirror maze Forces, light and sound exhibits The centre also offers daily science theatre shows, live demonstrations, lab sessions for schools, a Maker's Space, community farming zones and an on-site hostel for visiting school groups. Background The project was approved by the Sarawak government in 2019. Planning started in 2022 with Singapore Science Centre helping develop the Strategic Master Plan, incorporating Sarawak's natural environment and cultural identity into the visitor experience. Construction progressed in 2024, with exhibit fabrication and installation in 2025. This is a Sarawak government initiative under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, aimed at nurturing STEM interest through interactive learning. Location: Jalan Stadium, Kuching Opening: July 29, 2026 (Phase 1) Source: DayakDaily Who's planning to visit?