马来西亚最长跨河大桥——峇当鲁巴第一大桥才通车不到三周，已经被乱丢垃圾的问题困扰，网民直呼：丢脸到汶莱！

这座耗资8.487亿令吉、全长4.844公里的桥梁，5月21日才正式通车，原本是砂拉越人的骄傲。但最近有网民拍到大桥上到处是垃圾，照片迅速在社交平台疯传。

网友 Ef Suhaimi 在贴文中对比邻国汶莱的海上大桥，指出汶莱的桥梁超过20公里长，车流量更大但依然干干净净；反观砂拉越这座桥才4公里多，就已经脏成这样。

"I feel embarrassed when looking at Brunei." 他感叹道。

来源：Ef Suhaimi / DayakDaily

砂拉越公共工程局（JKR）随即发声明，呼吁公众一起守护大桥的清洁：

"峇当鲁巴第一大桥属于我们所有人。让我们一起维护桥梁的清洁与美观，守护砂拉越的形象。"

这座桥取代了 Sebuyau–Triso 渡轮服务，原本30分钟的渡轮缩短到只需5分钟，是砂拉越沿海公路网络的重点工程之一。

地点： 峇当鲁巴（Batang Lupar），砂拉越
详情： 砂拉越新地标大桥通车不到一个月就被垃圾困扰，引发网民讨论：到底是公民素质问题，还是执法不足？

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？应该加重罚款还是加强宣导？

Just weeks after opening, Sarawak's RM848 million landmark bridge is already covered in rubbish — and netizens are calling it out.

Batang Lupar Bridge 1, the RM848.7 million, 4.844km bridge that opened on May 21, was meant to be a source of pride for Sarawak. Instead, photos of rubbish scattered along the bridge have gone viral.

Facebook user Ef Suhaimi shared images of the mess, comparing it to Brunei's much longer sea bridges that remain clean despite heavier traffic.

"I feel embarrassed when looking at Brunei. They have sea bridges over 20km long and you don't see rubbish being thrown on the bridge. Here in Sarawak, it is only about 4km and it already looks like this," he wrote.

Source: Ef Suhaimi / DayakDaily

JKR Sarawak responded by urging the public to take responsibility:
"Batang Lupar Bridge 1 belongs to all of us. Let us work together to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the bridge, which is a source of pride for the people of Sarawak."

The bridge replaces the Sebuyau–Triso ferry service, cutting travel time from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes, and is part of Sarawak's Coastal Road Network development programme.

Location: Batang Lupar, Sarawak
Details: Littering on Sarawak's new landmark bridge sparks public debate

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think? Should there be stricter penalties for littering?

砂拉越要变东南亚能源中心了——海底电缆计划横跨四国，供电新加坡、菲律宾和印尼！

首相安华今天在吉隆坡举行的能源转型大会（ETCon26）上宣布，联邦政府正与砂拉越政府合作推进一项跨国能源计划，通过铺设海底电缆将砂拉越的多余电力输送到区域市场。

安华说：「这项与砂拉越政府的联合提案利用非常大的能源容量，提供一条海底路线，满足马来西亚半岛、新加坡，以及沙巴至菲律宾和印尼的能源需求。」

砂拉越目前运营3座水力发电厂，总容量达3.5吉瓦（GW），足以供应约300万户家庭日常用电。第四座水电站正在建设中，目标是2030年前将发电容量提升至10GW。

砂拉越总理阿邦佐哈里此前透露，连接砂拉越与新加坡的海底电缆长约720公里，大部分途经印尼水域，预计2031年投入商业运营。

地点： 古晋 / 吉隆坡
详情： 跨国海底电缆能源计划覆盖大马、新加坡、菲律宾、印尼

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

Sarawak is set to become Borneo's energy powerhouse — with an undersea cable project capable of supplying electricity to four countries including Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today that the federal government and the Sarawak government are jointly pursuing a major cross-border energy initiative. Speaking at the Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) in Kuala Lumpur, he said the plan involves laying undersea cables to transmit Sarawak's surplus energy to regional markets.

"This joint proposal with the Sarawak government utilises a very large energy capacity and provides an undersea route to meet energy needs in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, as well as Sabah up to the Philippines and Indonesia," said Anwar.

Sarawak currently operates three hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 3.5 GW — enough to power about three million households daily. A fourth plant is under construction as part of the state's target to hit 10 GW generation capacity by 2030.

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari had previously revealed the undersea cable linking Sarawak to Singapore would span roughly 720km, mostly through Indonesian waters, and is expected to be commercially operational by 2031.

Location: Kuching / Kuala Lumpur
Details: Cross-border undersea cable energy initiative covering Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines & Indonesia

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

If I had to design a Kuching day for a visitor who keeps asking, “Where do we actually meet Sarawak?”, I would drive towards Santubong before the heat builds and use Sarawak Cultural Village as the day's cultural spine. It compresses a huge geography into one walk, but the details are worth more than the slogan.

SCV entrance

The village was created as a living-museum project in 1990, and its seven house types explain why “Sarawak culture” is plural. A raised Iban longhouse, a Bidayuh headhouse, an Orang Ulu house, a Melanau tall house and the smaller Penan, Malay and Chinese structures make climate and community visible in wood, height and shared space. That is the first story a traveller can physically read before hearing a performance.

Panoramic view of the village

The second story is what changed when a living tradition became a visitor route. Guides and craft demonstrations keep the place from being empty scenery, while the lake, paths and scheduled stage show make the experience easy to follow. It is excellent for a first orientation, children and visitors with limited time; it is less satisfying for anyone who wants to observe ordinary village life without a timetable.

Traditional architecture inside the village

I would arrive around opening, spend the first stretch inside the houses, and choose one show rather than designing the day around both. The site is about 35 km from Kuching and current visitor information lists 9:00am–5:00pm, with shows at 11:30am and 4:00pm. Allow at least three hours, wear shoes for uneven paths and keep water handy. Ticket prices, lunch packages and show arrangements can change, so confirm the live booking page before paying.

Cultural dance performance

For international visitors, the practical trade-off is simple: one paid, organised stop gives a broad cultural frame, but it cannot replace a community-led trip into the interior. Pair it with Damai beach or a Santubong viewpoint if you want a full day; if your interest is only a stage performance, arrive for the show and spend the rest of the day elsewhere.

Traditional handicrafts on display

I like this version of the stop because it makes a complicated region approachable without pretending the shortcut is the whole journey. What would make you stay longer: a house explanation, a craft session or the music?

如果要替第一次来古晋、一路问“到底在哪里认识砂拉越”的游客排一天，我会趁天气还没太热开往山都望，把砂拉越文化村放成这天的文化主线。它把很大的地理范围压缩在一条步道里，但真正值得看的不是那句口号，而是眼前每一座屋子为何长成这样。

SCV 入口外观

文化村在 1990 年作为活博物馆项目出现，七种民居说明“砂拉越文化”从来不是单数。伊班高脚长屋、比达友头屋、乌鲁屋、马兰诺高脚屋，以及本南、马来和华人建筑，在高度、木料和共享空间上各有不同；游客不用先读一大段历史，就能从建筑看见气候、河流和社区关系。

园区全景

第二层故事，是传统进入旅游路线后发生了什么。屋内讲解和手工示范让园区不至于只剩空景，湖边步道与固定表演则把复杂内容变得容易跟上。带孩子、时间有限或想先建立文化地图的人会觉得清楚；若期待没有时间表的村落日常，就会发现这里是经过编排的学习入口。

园区内传统建筑

我会开门后先走一轮民居，再选择看一场表演，不会为了两场表演把整天切得太碎。地点距离古晋约 35 公里，当前资料列出 9:00am–5:00pm，表演为 11:30am 和 4:00pm；预留至少三小时，穿适合不平步道的鞋并带水。票价、午餐配套和演出安排可能调整，付款前要确认最新订票页面。

传统舞蹈表演

对外国游客来说，取舍很直接：一次有组织的付费行程，能在半天内建立砂拉越文化的宽度，却不能取代社区带领的内陆旅程。想排完整一天，可接 Damai 海滩或山都望观景点；如果只对表演有兴趣，选一场看完就走，不必勉强逛到闭园。

传统手工艺品

我喜欢文化村的地方，是它让一个复杂地区有了入口，同时没有必要假装入口就是全部。你会因为哪一项多留一小时：长屋讲解、手艺示范，还是音乐表演？

砂拉越距离引进中国顶尖大学复旦大学（Fudan University）只差最后一步！副总理沈桂贤医生下周将亲自飞往北京，争取中国政府的最终批准。

这项提案已经获得上海市政府、砂拉越政府以及马来西亚政府的批准，目前只欠中国中央政府的最后点头。

计划中的校区将设立医学院，这对于解决砂拉越目前短缺约2000名医生的问题至关重要。

沈桂贤是在诗巫华人社团联合会为中国驻马来西亚大使欧阳玉靖举办的晚宴上宣布这个消息的。

他表示，一旦获批，这将是复旦大学第一所海外校区，对砂拉越的教育发展意义重大。

“人才发展和教育仍然是砂拉越政府的重点，我们希望通过这些努力加强人力资源，推动长期发展。”——沈桂贤医生

地点： 砂拉越诗巫
详情： 沈桂贤下周赴北京争取中国中央政府最终批准；计划设立医学院解决砂拉越医生短缺

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得复旦大学来砂拉越对本地教育有什么影响？

Sarawak is just one step away from bringing China's prestigious Fudan University to Sibu — only final approval from Beijing remains.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian announced he will travel to Beijing next week to secure the green light from Chinese authorities.

The proposal has already been approved by the Shanghai government, the Sarawak government, and the Malaysian government.

The planned campus will include a medical school — a critical move to address Sarawak's shortage of around 2,000 doctors.

Dr Sim made the announcement at a dinner in Sibu hosted by the United Chinese Association (UCA) for Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Ouyang Yujing.

“Talent development and education remain key priorities for the Sarawak government in our efforts to strengthen human capital and drive long-term development,” Dr Sim said.

If approved, this would be Fudan University's first overseas campus — a significant milestone for Sarawak's education landscape.

Location: Sibu, Sarawak
Details: Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian heading to Beijing next week; only China govt approval pending; medical school planned to address doctor shortage

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

古晋 Semenggoh 野生动物中心传来暖心消息 — 红毛猩猩 Ruby 顺利产下第一胎，而且还是中心史上首次出现第四代繁殖纪录！

保育员在 5 月 19 日下午约 5 时 50 分发现 Ruby 抱着新生宝宝，这项喜讯随后在 5 月 31 日通过中心社交媒体公布。

这次分娩之所以意义重大，是因为 Ruby 的宝宝是 Semenggoh 首例第四代红毛猩猩 — 代表 Ruby、她的妈妈、婆婆，到现在的宝宝，整整四代都成功在保育计划中繁殖。

中心表示，这证明了砂拉越多年来对婆罗洲红毛猩猩的保护和复育计划取得实效。

目前 Ruby 和宝宝健康状况良好，保育员会持续观察。

地点： Semenggoh 野生动物中心，古晋
详情： Ruby 第一胎、第四代繁殖、保育里程碑

新闻来源： https://dayakdaily.com/joy-at-semenggoh-wildlife-centre-as-ruby-the-orangutan-cradles-her-first-baby/

你觉得呢？

Heartwarming news from Kuching's Semenggoh Wildlife Centre — Ruby the orangutan has given birth to her first baby, and it's a historic milestone for Sarawak's conservation efforts.

Rangers at the centre made the joyful discovery on May 19, spotting Ruby carrying her newborn around 5.50pm. The moment was confirmed via a social media post on May 31.

What makes this birth special? The newborn is the first recorded fourth-generation orangutan birth at Semenggoh — meaning Ruby, her mother, grandmother, and now her baby all represent four generations of successful rehabilitation and conservation.

The centre hailed the birth as a strong sign that Sarawak's ongoing efforts to protect and rehabilitate the Bornean Orangutan population are working.

Ruby and her baby are said to be in good health, with staff continuing to monitor them closely.

Location: Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Kuching
Details: Ruby's first baby, 4th-gen birth, historic conservation milestone

Source: https://dayakdaily.com/joy-at-semenggoh-wildlife-centre-as-ruby-the-orangutan-cradles-her-first-baby/

What do you think?

古晋80岁老翁误信网上投资骗局，痛失RM103,850。

受害者通过WhatsApp被一名自称在泰国芭堤雅经商的女子联系，对方邀请他加入一个名为"Wholesale International Business Online"的投资计划。

从2025年9月到2026年2月，这名老翁先后八次转账至6个不同的银行户口，总额高达RM103,850。对方承诺本金和回酬都会汇回给他。

结果到头来一分钱都拿不回，对方也完全失联。

古晋警区主任 Alexson Naga Chabu 助理总监表示，受害者是被诱导进行一系列付款交易，对方一再保证资金和回酬会存入受害者账户。

案件目前在 刑事法典第420条文（诈骗） 下展开调查。

地点： 古晋，砂拉越
详情： RM103,850 被骗，涉及8次转账和6个银行户口，受害者是80岁长者

新闻来源： DayakDaily

温馨提醒： 任何听起来好到不像真的投资，很可能就是骗局。转账前先查清楚。

你觉得呢？

An 80-year-old Kuching man lost RM103,850 after falling for an online investment scam promising big profits.

The victim was contacted on WhatsApp by a woman claiming to run a business in Pattaya, Thailand. She offered him a partnership in a "Wholesale International Business Online" scheme through a website she managed.

From September 2025 to February 2026, the man made eight bank transfers totalling RM103,850 to six different accounts. He was promised that both capital and returns would be deposited back into his account.

Reality hit when he could no longer reach the suspect to ask for his money back.

"The victim was directed to carry out a series of payment transactions as part of an alleged investment scheme, with assurances that the capital and returns would be deposited into the victim's account," said Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.

Location: Kuching, Sarawak
Details: RM103,850 lost to online investment scam, 8 transactions to 6 bank accounts, victim aged 80

Source: DayakDaily

Reminder: If an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Always verify before transferring money.

What do you think?

砂拉越争取新古晋机场话语权 · 国内航班太贵也摊开谈了

砂交通部长拿督斯里李景胜与联邦交通部长陆兆福在5月26日于布城会面，两个与所有砂拉越人息息相关的话题被摆上台面。

首先，新古晋国际机场（NKIA）。联邦政府现在对「分权发展模式」持开放态度，意味着砂拉越在新机场规划与建设中将有更大的话语权。

「允许砂政府在新机场的规划和执行中扮演更大角色，以支持砂拉越长期的航空与经济愿景，」李景胜在文告中表示。

会议也提交了 NKIA 的 Aerodrome Development Request。

国内机票贵的问题终于有动静了

李景胜提议恢复三条关键航线，纳入 乡区航空服务（PSO）框架：

• 古晋—诗巫
• 古晋—民都鲁
• 古晋—美里

如果落实，砂拉越人飞国内线就不用再被高价机票劝退。双方也讨论了机票上限机制，陆兆福建议 AirBorneo 可用 ATR72 机型尝试执飞这些航线。

其他好消息： 配合7月 Bario 美食文化节（Pesta Nukenen Bario），美里—峇里奥的航班已获批增加班次。另外，民都鲁—三玛拉汝铁路（泛婆铁路计划的一部分）也有提及。

地点： 布城 / 古晋
详情： 砂交通部与联邦交通部长会议，5月26日

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你最近有飞古晋—诗巫／民都鲁／美里吗？机票多少钱？

Federal govt open to Sarawak taking bigger role in new Kuching airport — plus talks on cheaper domestic flights

Sarawak's Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin met with his federal counterpart Anthony Loke in Putrajaya on May 26, and two big topics came up that affect every Sarawakian who travels.

First, the proposed New Kuching International Airport (NKIA). The federal government is now open to exploring a decentralised development model, meaning Sarawak would have a bigger say in planning and building the airport.

"Allowing the Sarawak government to play a greater role in the planning and implementation of the project while supporting Sarawak's long-term aviation and economic aspirations," Lee said in a statement.

The meeting also covered the submission of the Aerodrome Development Request for NKIA.

Domestic airfares — still a pain point for Sarawakians

Lee proposed reviving three key routes under the Rural Air Services Public Service Obligation (PSO) framework:

• Kuching–Sibu
• Kuching–Bintulu
• Kuching–Miri

This could make domestic flights more affordable for people travelling within Sarawak. Airfare caps were also discussed, with Loke suggesting AirBorneo could operate these routes commercially using its ATR72 aircraft.

Also on the table: extra Miri–Bario flights for the upcoming Bario Food and Cultural Festival (Pesta Nukenen Bario) in July, and the long-term Bintulu–Samalaju rail link under the Trans-Borneo Railway initiative.

Location: Putrajaya / Kuching
Details: Courtesy call between Sarawak Ministry of Transport and federal Transport Minister, May 26

Source: DayakDaily

Have you flown between Kuching and Sibu/Bintulu/Miri recently? How much did it cost?

美里附近 Bekenu 一间21门长屋今晨遭大火吞噬，136名居民一夜之间失去家园。

消拯局凌晨1:17接获投报，Batu Niah 及美中消拯局随即派员赶赴 Rumah Nelson Ningkan，Jalan Sungai Saeh，Kampung Labau Bekenu 展开灌救。

这座非永久性木制长屋单位每间面积约16×100平方英尺，整栋建筑完全烧毁。

消拯人员耗时7小时，出动4条水柱分别从正面、两侧及后方灌射，直到早上8:18才控制火势。

所幸无人伤亡，但136名居民已全部流离失所。

地点： Kampung Labau Bekenu（美里附近）
详情： 21门非永久木制长屋全毁；7小时灌救行动；无人伤亡

图片来源：大马消拯局（Bomba）

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

A massive fire tore through a 21-door longhouse in Bekenu in the early hours of this morning, leaving 136 residents without a home.

The Fire and Rescue Department received the distress call at 1:17am. Firefighters from Batu Niah and Miri Central stations rushed to Rumah Nelson Ningkan, Jalan Sungai Saeh, Kampung Labau Bekenu to battle the blaze.

The longhouse — a non-permanent wooden structure with individual homes measuring 16×100 square feet — was completely destroyed.

It took crews seven hours to contain the fire. Firefighters used four water streams to tackle flames from the front, back, and sides of the building. The operation wrapped up at 8:18am.

No injuries or deaths were reported, but all 136 residents have been displaced.

Location: Kampung Labau Bekenu, near Miri
Details: Non-permanent 21-door longhouse razed; 7-hour firefighting operation; no casualties

Source: Bomba

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

When I have one hot Kuching afternoon to spend indoors, I would start beside Padang Merdeka and let the Borneo Cultures Museum set the pace. The useful question is not whether the building is big; it is whether five floors can help a first-time visitor understand Sarawak without turning the visit into a checklist.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

The museum opened in March 2022 as Sarawak's flagship cultural institution, taking over the central-city role once associated with the older State Museum. That change matters: the galleries are designed as a journey through living relationships rather than a row of detached antiques. The river gallery gives children a starting point, while the nature, time-change and material-culture floors connect landscape, history and everyday choices.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

I would move upward slowly. The upper floors make the building's modern craft-inspired design feel like part of the story, and the collection's 1,600-plus objects give the broad themes something tangible to hold on to. A visitor interested in rivers, textiles, foodways or how communities adapt to forests will get more than a photo stop; someone expecting a small room of royal relics may find the multimedia approach less intimate.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Plan two to four hours, especially if travelling with children or using the interactive displays properly. It sits next to Padang Merdeka, so walking from the old-town museums is simple; driving or a short ride-hail is easier in the heat. The current public listing gives weekday hours of 9:00am–4:45pm and weekend/public-holiday hours of 9:30am–4:30pm, with last admission at 4:00pm. Holiday closures, exhibitions and fees can change, so check before setting off.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

For an international visitor, this is one of the strongest rainy-day anchors in Kuching because it gives context before a trip to a longhouse, national park or cultural village. I would not rush through it in an hour just to claim it was done; the better route is museum first, Padang Merdeka and old town after, with enough quiet time for one gallery to stay in your head.

Source: Wikimedia Commons — View from Tugu Pahlawan

The museum works when you treat it as a map of Sarawak, not a giant building to conquer. Which floor would you give the most time to on your first visit?

如果古晋下午突然下雨，我会从 Padang Merdeka 旁边的婆罗洲文化博物馆开始，而不是先追求“最大”这个标签。真正值得安排的问题，是五层展厅能不能让第一次来砂拉越的人看懂这里的河流、森林和生活怎样连在一起。

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这座馆在 2022 年 3 月开放，接过市中心文化机构的主位置，也让旧砂拉越博物馆进入另一段转型。这个变化会反映在展厅里：儿童展厅从河流切入，“与自然和谐共处”把文化放回环境，“时代变迁”让历史不再只是年份，“欲望之物”则让日常用品讲出身份和选择。

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我会从低层慢慢往上走，不把每一件展品都当成打卡背景。馆内超过 1,600 件藏品和互动装置，让河流、织物、工具与社区故事有具体落点；喜欢自然、历史和生活文化的人会看得很顺，若只想看一间安静的古董陈列室，可能会觉得多媒体安排太丰富。

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这里靠近 Padang Merdeka，适合和旧法院、老博物馆园地及河滨步道排成一条市中心路线。第一次来我会留两至四小时，带孩子更不要压缩成一小时。当前公开开放资料列出平日 9:00am–4:45pm、周末及公共假期 9:30am–4:30pm，最后入场 4:00pm；假期闭馆、特别展览和收费都可能调整，出发前再确认。

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对外国游客来说，这里很适合作为 Bako、长屋或文化村之前的文化底图：先知道河流、森林和族群生活的关系，之后在户外看见相似元素时会多一层理解。我会把它和老城区散步接在一起，而不是逛完五层又匆忙赶下一站。

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它最好的看法不是“古晋有一栋很大的馆”，而是把砂拉越当成一张仍在变化的生活地图。你会先从哪一个展厅开始？

开了快60年的古晋海南咖啡店：Jalan Sekama 的 Ann Loke Hui Cafe，叉烧、白切鸡、海南咖啡，味道依旧。

1968年12月20日，距离圣诞节还有五天，Ann Loke Hui Cafe 在 Jalan Sekama 这条街上正式注册。一晃近60年，这家海南咖啡店至今还在华家的守护下继续经营。

56岁的 John Hua（右）和他83岁的母亲 Chai Lan Jin 在店里冲泡咖啡。

John Hua 在2001年从父亲 Hua Kia Jin 手中接手这家店。父亲经营了33年后，64岁时离世。如今83岁的妈妈仍然在厨房帮忙。

这家店的特色是什么？

最热闹的年代是 Lido 戏院还在的时候——看电影的人潮蜂拥而至，吃完才进场。到现在还有老顾客回来，一边吃一边聊那些年的故事。

招牌菜： 白切鸡、叉烧、三层肉配油饭、咖喱肉饭、茄汁粿条，还有用传统咖啡杯盛的海南咖啡。

咖喱肉饭和三层肉油饭 — 海南风味代表。

这家店还保留着一种老习惯：用旧报纸包外卖。这个传统从来没有变过。

咖啡杯和报纸打包 — 几十年不变的古早味。

"反正报纸也是给客人看的，当包装纸也不算浪费。"John说。

华家希望把这家店传承给下一代。John的孩子已经开始帮忙了，店里的旧物和老照片，都在诉说这家厨房60年不变的故事。

地点： Jalan Sekama，古晋
营业时间： 早上10.30 - 下午2点，星期日休息
联络： 019-889 6101

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你去过 Ann Loke Hui 吗？古晋还有哪些老式咖啡店是你还会去的？

A kopitiam that has survived nearly six decades — and still serves its char siew, steamed chicken and Hainanese coffee the old-school way.

Just five days before Christmas in 1968, Ann Loke Hui Cafe was officially registered on Jalan Sekama. Almost 60 years later, it is still going strong under the Hua family.

John Hua (right) and his 83-year-old mother Chai Lan Jin at their coffee station.

Today, 56-year-old John Hua runs the business, taking over from his father Hua Kia Jin in 2001. His father ran the cafe for 33 years before passing away at 64. His mother, now 83, still helps in the kitchen.

What makes this place special?

The cafe was at its busiest during the Lido Theatre era — cinema-goers would flood in before and after shows. Many regulars still come in today, reminiscing about those days.

Signature dishes: steamed chicken, char siew, three-layer pork with savoury rice, meat curry rice, kueh teow in tomato sauce, and traditional Hainan coffee served in vintage kopitiam cups.

Meat curry rice and pork with savoury rice — Hainanese staples.

Old habits die hard here. They still use old newspapers as takeaway wrappers — a tradition dating back decades.

Coffee served in vintage cups and newspaper wrappers — unchanged through the years.

"It would otherwise go to waste," John explains about the newspaper practice.

The Hua family hopes to pass the cafe to the next generation. John's children already help out, and the memorabilia on the walls tells the story of a kitchen that hasn't changed its ways for six decades.

Location: Jalan Sekama, Kuching
Hours: 10.30am - 2pm daily, closed Sundays
Contact: 019-889 6101

Source: DayakDaily

Ever been to Ann Loke Hui? What old-school kopitiam in Kuching do you still visit?