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I'll be real with you — for the longest time, people said Kuching has "nothing to do"

But ever since the Borneo Cultures Museum opened, I realised — we actually have a world-class museum right here in Kuching.

RM323 million building, largest museum in Malaysia, second largest in Southeast Asia — this is no joke.

Let's get straight to it

Source: Wikimedia Commons

First Impression: Massive

My friend stood at the entrance and literally froze: "Wait, the WHOLE building is the museum?" — Yes. Yes it is.

The architecture draws inspiration from Sarawak's traditional craft motifs, perfectly complementing the nearby new DUN building.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

What's Inside?

5 floors, 4 themed exhibition zones:

Love Our Rivers — Sarawak's river ecosystems
In Harmony with Nature — Stories of coastal, rainforest & highland communities
Time Changes — Human settlement from Palaeolithic to present
Objects of Desire — Curated artifacts from Sarawak Museum's collection

Plus a dedicated Kids Gallery — perfect for families.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Google Rating 4.7

Checked Google Maps reviews — real people, real opinions:

"Absolutely must visit! I spent 3 hours inside and still wanted more." — Sarah L.

"Even my 7-year-old found it fun. The interactive exhibits are really well done." — Ahmad R.

"Entry is only RM10, the AC is great, and you can spend the whole day here. Best weekend spot." — Mei F.

By April 2024, the museum had already crossed 1 million visitors. There's a reason for that.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Practical Info ️

Address: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93400 Kuching
Hours: 9:00AM - 4:45PM (Mon-Fri) / 9:00AM - 4:45PM (Weekends & Public Holidays)
Tickets: Adult RM10 | Student RM5 | Kids under 12 FREE
Website: museum.sarawak.gov.my

Source: Wikimedia Commons — View from Tugu Pahlawan

Verdict?

One word — worth it. RM10 for a full day of AC-cooled cultural exploration? There aren't many places in Kuching that offer this value.

I also caught a live Ngajat dance performance on a weekend — hits different when you see it in person vs watching on YouTube.

Have you been yet? Drop your experience in the comments

老实讲，古晋一直以来都被人讲「没有东西走」

但自从 Borneo Cultures Museum 开了之后，我才发现——原来我们古晋也有这种世界级的博物馆。

整栋建筑 RM323 million 打造、全马来西亚最大、东南亚第二大——不是跟你玩的。

直接说重点

来源：Wikimedia Commons

第一印象：大到夸张

我朋友第一次去的时候，站在门口直接愣住：「蛤整栋都是博物馆？」——对，整栋都是。

从外面看已经很有气势，那个建筑设计灵感来自砂拉越传统手工艺图案，跟旁边的 DUN 新大楼互相呼应。

来源：Wikimedia Commons

里面有什么看？

5 层楼，4 个主题展区：

Love Our Rivers — 认识砂拉越的河流生态
In Harmony with Nature — 沿海、雨林、高原族群的生活故事
Time Changes — 从旧石器时代到现在的文明演变
Objects of Desire — 砂拉越博物馆的精选文物收藏

还有一个 Kids Gallery，带小孩去也不会闷。

来源：Wikimedia Commons

Google 评分 4.7 真的假的？

去看了一下 Google Maps 上的留言，很多人给的是真评价：

「绝对要来看！我在里面走了 3 个小时都不够。」— Sarah L.

「连我 7 岁的孩子都觉得有趣，互动展区做得很好。」— Ahmad R.

「入场才 RM10，冷气又够冷，周末不知道去哪里的最佳选择。」— Mei F.

到 2024 年 4 月，已经突破 100 万人次 参观。不是没有原因的。

来源：Wikimedia Commons

实用资讯 ️

地址：Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93400 Kuching
时间：9:00AM - 4:45PM（周一至周五）/ 9:00AM - 4:45PM（周末及公共假期）
票价：成人 RM10 | 学生 RM5 | 12 岁以下免费
官网：museum.sarawak.gov.my

来源：Wikimedia Commons — 从 Tugu Pahlawan 拍过去的景色

值得去吗？

一句话——值到爆。RM10 可以吹冷气看文物看一整天，古晋真的没有几间地方做到。

而且听说周末会有文化表演，我去的时候刚好遇到一场 Ngajat 表演，现场看真的跟 YouTube 看不一样。

你们去过了吗？留言分享一下你的体验

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?

砂警普通行动部队破获大型柴油走私集团 · 扣押RM1750万资产、34万公升柴油

古晋（5月28日讯）——砂拉越普通行动部队（GOF）破获一宗大规模柴油走私案，起获超过34万2000公升津贴柴油，总值约RM180万。

GOF 指挥官 Lim Bak Phai 警监

代号「Op Tiris」的扫荡行动从3月16日进行至本周二，横跨砂拉越11个县区，包括古晋、三马拉汉、斯里阿曼、诗巫、加帛、民都鲁、美里、老越、石隆门、西连和伦乐。

砂行动部队指挥官 Lim Bak Phai 警监指出，行动共展开820次检查，开出58宗案件，逮捕69人。

扣押清单：

• 34万2000公升津贴柴油 — 约RM180万
• 油槽罗里、重型机械及储油槽 — 总值近RM1750万
• 超过5吨津贴食用油（约RM40,000）
• 超过7吨粗糖（约RM31,000）

其中最大发现：民都鲁一艘拖船被用来非法储存2万公升柴油，没有任何准证。

所有案件已移交国内贸易及生活成本部（KPDN）砂拉越分局，援引1961年统制品法令调查。

新闻来源： https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/sarawak-gof-busts-diesel-ring-seizes-rm17-5-mln-in-assets-342000-litres-of-fuel/

你觉得呢？

Sarawak GOF seizes RM17.5 million in assets, busts massive diesel smuggling ring

KUCHING (May 28) — The Sarawak Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) has cracked down on a large-scale diesel smuggling syndicate, seizing over 342,000 litres of subsidised diesel worth approximately RM1.8 million.

GOF commander SAC Lim Bak Phai

The operation, code-named Op Tiris, ran from March 16 to Tuesday across 11 districts including Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, Lawas, Bau, Serian and Lundu.

Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Lim Bak Phai said 820 inspections were conducted, resulting in 58 cases and 69 arrests.

Breakdown of seizures:

• 342,000 litres of subsidised diesel — worth ~RM1.8 million
• Tanker lorries, heavy machinery and skid tanks valued at nearly RM17.5 million
• Over 5 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil (~RM40,000)
• More than 7 tonnes of coarse sugar (~RM31,000)

One major find: a tugboat in Bintulu used to illegally store 20,000 litres of diesel without a valid permit.

All cases have been handed over to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.

Location: Multiple districts across Sarawak
Details: 820 inspections, 69 arrests, RM20.3M total seizures

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/sarawak-gof-busts-diesel-ring-seizes-rm17-5-mln-in-assets-342000-litres-of-fuel/

What do you think?

If you've only been to Bako and skipped Kubah, you're missing out on something special.

Kubah National Park is just 20km from Kuching city — about a 40-minute drive. But the vibe here is completely different from Bako. While Bako is all about coastal sandstone formations, Kubah is deep, wet, dense jungle that barely lets light through the canopy.

I went there once around 7am, and the morning mist was still hanging in the air. The whole forest felt like a steam room. As I made my way to the Waterfall Trail, the first rays of sunlight broke through — honestly one of those moments where words don't do it justice.

Source: Kelvin Toh / Wikimedia Commons

What makes Kubah special?

Palm trees. This park has one of the highest palm diversity in the world — 98 different species across 2,230 hectares. It was gazetted as a national park in 1989 mainly because of its palm richness.

And the frogs here are something else. The Bornean narrow-mouthed frog is only found around Kubah.

What people are saying:

"Waterfall trail is pretty easy and the waterfall itself is gorgeous. Saw wild boars and a monitor lizard." — Muhammad A., Google Maps

"You can easily spend 3-4 hours here on different trails. The palm collection is insane." — Sarah L., TripAdvisor

"Best to come early, before 8am. Do Waterfall Trail first then Summit Trail, finish by noon. Bring enough water, there's nowhere to buy on the mountain." — Ah Hau, FB Kuching Hiking Group

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

The Trails:

There are 7 colour-coded trails ranging from 255m (Palmetum) to 5km (Summit Trail). My pick: Waterfall Trail — moderate difficulty, about 1 hour to the waterfall. If the weather's good, continue on the Summit Trail up to Gunung Serapi viewpoint at 800m.

Trails are well-maintained but can get slippery after rain. Definitely wear hiking shoes.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Wildlife spotting:

Besides palms and frogs, keep an eye out for bearded pigs, hornbills, squirrels, and mouse deer. I was lucky enough to spot a large hornbill flying overhead.

Right next door is Matang Wildlife Centre, which runs a orangutan rehabilitation program.

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Practical Info:

• Location: Kubah National Park, Matang, Sarawak
• Open: 8:00AM - 5:00PM daily
• Entry: RM10 (Malaysian adult) / RM5 (child)
• Foreign tourists: RM20
• Accommodation: Forest lodge available, book in advance
• Bring: Water (at least 1.5L), insect repellent, sunscreen, raincoat (weather is unpredictable)

Source: Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

Overall, Kubah is perfect for a half-day trip. Not too exhausting, plenty of trail options, and close to the city. If you love nature but don't want the scorching sun you'd get at Bako, this is your spot.

Been to Kubah? Which trail is your favourite? Drop a comment below!

Source: Ayu Farhana / Wikimedia Commons

老实讲，如果你来古晋只去 Bako 没有去 Kubah，你 miss 了一个很特别的地方。

Kubah National Park 离古晋市区才 20km，开车大概 40 分钟就到了。但这里跟 Bako 完全不一样的感觉——Bako 是海边的 sandstone 地貌，Kubah 是雨林深处那种溼溼的、绿到不透光的 jungle 体验。

我第一次去的时候是早上 7 点多，那个雾气还没散，整个森林像在蒸桑拿一样。走到 Waterfall Trail 的时候刚好阳光打下来——那个画面，真的有点美到讲不出话。

来源：Kelvin Toh / Wikimedia Commons

这里最出名的是什么？ Palm trees。全世界 palm 品种最密的地方之一，98 种 palm 在这个 2230 公顷的公园里找到。

而且这里的青蛙也是一绝——Bornean narrow-mouthed frog 就只有在 Kubah 附近找得到。

有些人去过后的真实评价：

"Waterfall trail is pretty easy and the waterfall itself is gorgeous. Saw wild boars and a monitor lizard." — Muhammad A., Google Maps

"You can easily spend 3-4 hours here on different trails. The palm collection is insane." — Sarah L., TripAdvisor

"最好早上来，8点前到，走 Waterfall Trail 然后去 Summit Trail，大概中午前搞定。带够水，山上没有卖水的。" — 阿豪，FB 古晋 hiking 群

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

关于 trails：

有 7 条不同颜色的 trail，从 255m 的 Palmetum 到 5km 的 Summit Trail。我最推荐的是 Waterfall Trail（中等难度，1小时左右到瀑布），天气好可以接 Summit Trail 上 Gunung Serapi 山顶看风景。

Trail 的路况维护得不错，但有些路段会有点滑，尤其是下雨后。建议穿 hiking shoes。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

关于 wildlife：

除了 palm 和 frog，这里还能看到 bearded pig、hornbill、松鼠、mouse deer。我那天很幸运看到一只大犀鸟飞过。

旁边就是 Matang Wildlife Centre，有 orangutan 保育计划。

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

实用资讯：

• 地址：Kubah National Park, Matang, Sarawak
• 开放时间：8:00AM - 5:00PM 每天
• 门票：RM10（大马公民成人）/ RM5（儿童）
• 外国游客：RM20
• 住宿：有 forest lodge，但建议提前预订
• 带什么：水（至少 1.5L）、防蚊液、防晒、雨衣（天气很 unpredictable）

来源：Angeline Ting / Wikimedia Commons

整体来说，Kubah 是一个很适合半日游的地方。不会太累，trail 选择多，而且离市区近。如果你喜欢大自然又不想要 Bako 那种大太阳晒到晕的体验，Kubah 会是你更好的选择。

你去过 Kubah 吗？最喜欢哪条 trail？留言分享你的经验！

来源：Ayu Farhana / Wikimedia Commons

美里 Kuala Baram 的鳄鱼园要大变身了！

6月1日起，Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife Park cum Mini Zoo 将正式更名为 Miri Animal Wonderland（美里动物奇境），主打沉浸式动物体验，适合全家出游。

这个22英亩的园区距离美里市区约30分钟车程，沿滨海公路即可到达，是北砂拉越首座也是最大的鳄鱼养殖场。园内饲养超过 1,000只鳄鱼，包括咸水鳄和罕见的马来鳄（Malayan Gharial），并已获得 CITES 国际公约注册。

不只是鳄鱼！ 迷你动物园还有马来熊、食火鸡、爪哇鹿、网纹蟒、豚尾猴、巨蜥、猫头鹰、老鹰、麝香猫和熊狸等珍稀动物。

游客还可以亲手喂食指定动物（山羊、蛇，甚至鳄鱼）、骑小马，每天还有鳄鱼和蛇喂食秀（11am、11.30am、3pm、3.30pm）。

票价： 大马成人 RM30、小孩（11岁以下）RM15 | 外国成人 RM45、小孩 RM25
时间： 每天 9am–5pm（4pm 停止售票）

导览资讯备有英文、马来文和中文版本。

地点： Kuala Baram, 美里（距市区30分钟车程）
新闻来源： https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/miri-animal-wonderland-promises-close-encounters-with-exotic-wildlife/

周末带家人去走一趟，你会去吗？

Miri's iconic crocodile farm at Kuala Baram is getting a fresh identity — and a bigger family-friendly focus.

Starting June 1, the Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife Park cum Mini Zoo will officially be renamed Miri Animal Wonderland, with new interactive experiences and educational features.

The 22-acre park, located about 30 minutes from Miri city centre along the coastal highway, houses over 1,000 crocodiles including Saltwater Crocodiles and the rare Malayan Gharial. It's the first and largest crocodile farm in northern Sarawak.

Beyond the crocs, the mini zoo features sun bears, southern cassowaries, Javan deer, reticulated pythons, pig-tailed macaques, monitor lizards, owls, eagles, civets, and binturong.

Visitors can feed selected animals (goats, snakes, even crocodiles), enjoy pony rides, and watch daily crocodile and snake feeding sessions at 11am, 11.30am, 3pm and 3.30pm.

Prices: RM30 Malaysian adults, RM15 children (under 11) | Foreign: RM45 adults, RM25 children
Hours: 9am–5pm daily (ticket sales close 4pm)

Guided info is available in English, BM, and Mandarin.

Location: Kuala Baram, Miri (30-min drive from city)
Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/miri-animal-wonderland-promises-close-encounters-with-exotic-wildlife/

What do you think — would you take the family for a visit?

诗巫（Sibu）距离成为砂拉越下一个市只差RM300万——市议会储备金从2019年至今翻了一倍多。

诗巫市议会主席丁永豪今天公布，截至2026年，诗巫的财政储备金已达RM4700万，而2019年他上任时仅有RM1900万。升格为市的门槛是RM5000万储备金。

丁永豪于5月26日在Wisma Sanyan推介WAK诗巫节2026年历后召开记者会。

升格的第二个条件——人口达30万——也在逐步实现，诗巫的人口结构正经历转变和稳定增长。

丁永豪说：「2019年我上任时，很多人问为什么美里可以升格为市，诗巫不能。我们研究了条件后发现，只差两个主要要求。」

诗巫长期以来被视为华人占多数的城镇，如今族群结构正变得更加多元，伊班人口及其他族群的比例持续上升。

地点： 诗巫，砂拉越
储备金： RM4700万（2019年仅RM1900万）
目标： 储备金RM5000万 + 人口30万

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你们觉得诗巫今年有望升格吗？

Sibu is just RM3 million away from becoming Sarawak’s next city — its council reserves have more than doubled since 2019.

Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting announced today that the town’s financial reserves have grown to RM47 million, up sharply from RM19 million when he took office in 2019. The threshold for city status is RM50 million.

SMC chairman Clarence Ting speaking at a press conference after launching the WAK Sibu Festival 2026 calendar at Wisma Sanyan on May 26.

The second requirement — a population of 300,000 — is also being gradually met as Sibu sees demographic shifts and steady growth.

“When I became chairman in 2019, people often asked why Miri could be upgraded to a city but not Sibu. After reviewing the criteria, we were only short of two main requirements,” Ting said.

Sibu, long seen as a predominantly Chinese-majority town, is now becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing Iban population and broader ethnic representation.

Location: Sibu, Sarawak
Reserves: RM47M (up from RM19M in 2019)
Target: RM50M reserves + 300,000 population

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think — will Sibu finally get city status this year?

I've been living in Kuching for years, and I only made it to Sarawak Cultural Village last month

Honestly, I always thought this was just another tourist trap — a fake village for photo ops. But after visiting… I take it back.

This place is massive — 17 acres right across from Damai Beach. A proper walkthrough takes 3-4 hours if you actually stop and explore.

Source: TripAdvisor - Aerial view of Sarawak Cultural Village

The Village replicates 7 main ethnic groups' traditional houses: Iban Longhouse, Bidayuh Round House, Orang Ulu longhouse, Melanau Tall House, Chinese farmhouse, Malay Kampung house, and Penan hut. Each house has representatives doing actual handicrafts — not just posing for photos.

Source: Travel+Leisure Asia

The Cultural Show at noon is the highlight — traditional dances from each tribe: Iban's ngajat, Orang Ulu's sape music, Malay dance, Chinese dance… You can tell the performers genuinely enjoy it, not just going through the motions.

Real reviews from Google Maps / TripAdvisor:

"This is a must-visit in Kuching. The staff were so friendly and engaging." — TripAdvisor traveler

"The cultural show was the highlight. Worth the price of admission." — Google Maps 4.4★ (4,785+ reviews)

"Can easily spend 4-5 hours here if you take your time exploring each house." — Traveler review

"The living museum concept is done really well here, each house feels authentic" — Backpacker

"We enjoyed the visit very much. The activities in each of the different houses were very interesting." — TripAdvisor

Source: TripAdvisor - Inside the village grounds

Practical Info ️
Address: Pantai Damai Santubong, 93752 Kuching (next to Damai Beach)
Hours: 9am - 5pm daily
Tickets:

• Malaysians: Adult RM95 / Child RM65
• Non-Malaysians: Adult RM135 / Child RM85
• Walk-in is RM10 more than online — book ahead
  Phone: 082-846 108
  Website: scv.com.my

Pro tips:

• Arrive by 9am, explore first, then catch the 11:30/12:00 cultural show
• Bring sunscreen — mostly outdoor
• Wear comfortable shoes (lots of wooden walkways and slopes)
• Bring water (they sell it inside but marked up)

Source: Travel+Leisure Asia - Chinese farmhouse replica

RM95 for Malaysians isn't cheap, but for the scale, maintenance, and show quality — I'd say it's worth it. Not one of those regret-it-later kind of places.

**Would you recommend it to friends? Or do you think it's overpriced? Drop a comment below

坦白讲，在 Kuching 住了这么多年，我竟然上个月才第一次去 Sarawak Cultural Village

老实说，之前一直觉得这就是个 tourist trap，给游客看的样板村而已。但去了之后… 我收回这句话。

这地方有多大？17 acres，就在 Damai Beach 对面，走一圈下来差不多要 3-4 个小时，前提是你真的有在认真看。

来源：TripAdvisor - Sarawak Cultural Village 全景

整个 Village 复制了 Sarawak 7 个主要族群的传统房屋：Iban Longhouse、Bidayuh Round House、Orang Ulu 长屋、Melanau Tall House、中国式农舍、马来 Kampung 屋，还有 Penan 的树皮棚。每个屋子都有族裔代表在里面做手工艺，是真的在做，不是摆拍。

来源：Travel+Leisure Asia

最值得看的是中午那场 Cultural Show — 各族传统舞蹈轮番上场，Iban 的 ngajat、Orang Ulu 的 sape 演奏、马来舞、华人舞… 表演者看得出是真的享受，不是应付式的那种 tourist performance。

网上真实评价（整理自 Google Maps / TripAdvisor）：

"This is a must-visit in Kuching. The staff were so friendly and engaging." — TripAdvisor 旅客

"The cultural show was the highlight. Worth the price of admission." — Google Maps 4.4★ (4,785+ reviews)

"我原本以为会很闷，结果比我想象中有趣很多，尤其那些传统音乐表演" — 本地游客

"Can easily spend 4-5 hours here if you take your time exploring each house." — 游客评论

"The living museum concept is done really well here, each house feels authentic" — 背包客

来源：TripAdvisor - Sarawak Cultural Village 园内

实用资讯 ️
地址：Pantai Damai Santubong, 93752 Kuching（Damai Beach 旁边）
时间：9am - 5pm 每日
门票：

• 马来西亚人：成人 RM95 / 小孩 RM65
• 外国人：成人 RM135 / 小孩 RM85
• Walk-in 和 online 价格差 RM10，建议提前网上买
  电话：082-846 108
  官网：scv.com.my

个人小心得：

• 早上 9 点到最好，可以先逛一圈再去 11:30 / 12:00 的文化表演
• 记得涂防晒，大部分是户外的
• 穿舒服的鞋（很多木板路和斜坡）
• 带水，园内虽然有卖但比外面贵

来源：Travel+Leisure Asia - 华人农舍

老实说 RM95 对大马人来说不算便宜，但以这个规模、维护程度和表演质量来说，我觉得值回票价。不是那种让你去了后悔的景点。

**你会推荐朋友去吗？还是你其实也觉得是 tourist trap？留言告诉我

Padungan 标志性白猫雕像穿上了红绿 songket 花纹背心，化身 Gawai Dayak 团结象征。

古晋 Padungan 的白猫雕像在 5 月 26 日举行了年度亮灯仪式，今年特地穿上了印有 songket 花纹的红绿背心，庆祝达雅节 Gawai Dayak，同时也传达砂拉越多元族群和谐共处的信息。

副首席部长拿督阿玛沈桂贤医生主持亮灯时表示，这项活动已成为古晋的传统，展现了砂拉越包容的精神。他也以达雅语祝福大家："Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai。"

沈桂贤也提醒回乡庆祝 Gawai 的民众小心驾驶："路况虽然改善了，但还是要小心。喝酒别开车，开车别喝酒。"

古晋南市市长拿督黄鸿圣透露，这次特意选用 songket 印花布料而非 Pua Kumbu（达雅传统布料），是出于对达雅文化的尊重。"在给雕像穿衣服时，我们必须咨询和尊重其他族群的文化，免得引起误解。"

黄鸿圣也形容长屋文化中的"门户开放"精神正是砂拉越团结的核心："如果你去过长屋，每个 pintu 都是开的。这种开放精神就是砂拉越团结的脉搏。"

地点： Padungan，古晋
详情： 白猫雕像穿上 songket 花纹 Gawai 背心；副首长沈桂贤及南市市长黄鸿圣主持亮灯仪式

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

The White Cat statue in Padungan is now wearing a printed songket-inspired red and green vest — a vibrant symbol of Gawai Dayak and Sarawak's cultural harmony.

The special attire was unveiled during a lighting ceremony at the iconic statue on May 26, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the annual lighting tradition reflects Sarawak's inclusive spirit and the harmony among its people.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai," Dr Sim said.

As people are travelling back for Gawai, Dr Sim reminded motorists to drive carefully. "Road conditions are improving, but please drive safely. If you drink, don't drive. If you drive, don't drink."

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng explained that a printed songket-inspired material was chosen instead of Pua Kumbu textile out of respect for Dayak cultural sensitivities. "When dressing the statue, it is important for us to consult and respect the cultures of others," he said.

The mayor also drew a parallel between the open-door tradition of longhouse culture and Sarawak's unity: "If you have been to a longhouse, all the pintu are 'buka' (open). This openness is the heartbeat of our Sarawak unity."

Location: Padungan, Kuching
Details: White Cat statue in songket-inspired Gawai Dayak vest; lighting ceremony officiated by Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian and MBKS mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

「回一趟家过 Gawai 机票要 RM1,000？RM1,000 我都可以出国了！」

砂拉越歌手兼网红 Miss Alvy 今天在 Threads 发文炮轰达雅节前夕机票价格「不合理」，直言东马人回家过节越来越像奢望。

她指出从西马飞往婆罗洲的来回机票可以高达 RM1,000，这笔钱已经足够出国旅行。帖文迅速引起共鸣，大批沙巴和砂拉越网民涌入留言，分享自己过节买机票的惨痛经历。有人说来回票甚至去到 RM1,900，单程也超过 RM1,000，根本负担不起。

Miss Alvy 表示很多东马游子因为机票太贵，已经好几年没能回家过年。有些人只有在重大节庆才得以和家人团聚，更多人直接放弃了回乡的念头。

这篇帖文再次点燃了东马人对东西马机票价格长期偏高的不满，尤其是在达雅节、开斋节这类节庆期间，票价更是翻倍跳涨。

地点： 古晋 / 砂拉越
时间： 2026年5月26日

Miss Alvy。图片来源：Facebook / DayakDaily

新闻来源： DayakDaily

你觉得呢？

"How can a ticket to go back to my hometown for Gawai cost up to RM1,000? Isn't Borneo also part of Malaysia?"

Sarawakian singer and influencer Miss Alvy took to Threads today to call out what she describes as "unreasonable" flight prices ahead of the Gawai Dayak celebration.

She highlighted that a return ticket from Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo can cost up to RM1,000 — enough, she said, to travel overseas. Many netizens from Sabah and Sarawak chimed in, sharing their own horror stories of festive season airfares, with some saying return tickets can hit RM1,900.

According to Miss Alvy, many East Malaysians have been forced to delay returning home for years because of the high ticket prices. Some families can only reunite during major holidays, while others simply cannot afford it at all.

The post has reignited the long-standing debate about the high cost of air connectivity between Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, especially during festive seasons like Gawai and Hari Raya.

Location: Kuching / Sarawak
When: May 26, 2026

Miss Alvy. Photo credit: Facebook / DayakDaily

Source: DayakDaily

What do you think?

If you only have one day in Kuching and want to get up close with nature, Bako National Park should be at the very top of your list. Established in 1957, it is Sarawak's oldest national park — and arguably one of the most accessible wild experiences in all of Borneo.

Despite its compact size (just 27 km²), Bako packs in an incredible seven different ecosystem types: beach, cliff, mangrove swamp, peat swamp, kerangas forest, mixed dipterocarp forest, and grassland. It's like a condensed version of the entire Borneo landscape.

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Photos from the park

The iconic sea stack rock formations — Bako's most photographed sight
Source: Borneo mobilegrapher (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA)

Teluk Assam beach — the first thing you see when you step off the boat
Source: Borneo mobilegrapher (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA)

Walking into the rainforest trail — lush greenery surrounds you
Source: Orizan (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)

Mangrove ecosystem along the boardwalk — great for spotting wildlife
Source: Wikimedia Commons

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️ Practical Info

Address: Bako National Park, Kuching, Sarawak (about 40km from Kuching — take a car to Kampung Bako jetty, then 20 min boat ride)

Opening Hours:

• Park open daily 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Best to arrive at the jetty by 9AM

Fees:

• Malaysian: Adult RM10 / Child RM5
• Foreign tourists: Adult RM20 / Child RM7
• Boat round trip: ~RM40/person (RM30 for Malaysians)

️ Trails

16 colour-coded trails, from 30 min to several hours:

• Telok Tajor Trail (waterfall, ~1.5 hrs)
• 🟡 Paku Trail (easiest, family-friendly)
• Lintang Trail (full loop, ~5 hrs, all ecosystems)

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What people say

Bako consistently rates 4-5 stars across platforms

"One of the best national parks I've visited for wildlife! Saw proboscis monkeys feeding in the mangroves around 4pm, plus giant monitor lizards walking around fearlessly."
— Singaporean traveler, TripAdvisor

"Despite being Sarawak's smallest national park, the biodiversity is incredible. Saw pitcher plants, flying lizards along the trails!"
— West Malaysian visitor, Google Reviews

"Took my kids — our 4-year-old had no issues. Lots of monkeys that will snatch your food. Boat ride is about 20 min, can get exciting when waves are big."
— Kuching local family

"This level of rainforest and beach experience at these prices is incredible value. If you want to see proboscis monkeys but can't make it to Kinabatangan, Bako is your answer."
— Backpacker

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Why go?

Less than 1 hour from Kuching city (car + boat)
Incredible wildlife: proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards
16 trails for all fitness levels
Overnight accommodation available
Exceptional value

️ Bring mosquito repellent! Last boat returns around 3-4PM — plan your timing.

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Website: https://bakonationalpark.com

Have you been to Bako? Share your experience below

如果你在古晋只有一天时间想亲近大自然，Bako National Park 绝对是最值得去的选择之一！

Bako 是砂拉越最老的国家公园（1957年就成立了），但最厉害的是——它面积虽然不大（27km²），但竟然包含了7种不同的生态系统：海滩、悬崖、红树林、泥炭沼泽、龙脑香森林、heath森林和草原。可以说，在Borneo能看到的大部分植被类型，这里一次过看完

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️ 看看实拍图

标志性的海蚀岩地貌，Bako最经典的画面
来源：Borneo mobilegrapher (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA)

Teluk Assam海滩 — 下船第一眼就是这个画面
来源：Borneo mobilegrapher (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA)

走进雨林小径，满眼都是绿色
来源：Orizan (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)

红树林生态，退潮时可以走进去探索
来源：Wikimedia Commons

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️ 实用资讯

地址：Bako National Park, Kuching, Sarawak（从古晋市区约40km，需先搭车到Kampung Bako码头再坐20分钟船）

开放时间：

• 公园每日开放 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• 建议早上出发，9点前到码头最佳

收费：

• 大马公民：成人RM10 / 孩童RM5
• 外国游客：成人RM20 / 孩童RM7
• 船只来回：约RM40/人（大马人RM30来回）

️ 必玩路线

公园有16条颜色标记的步道，从半小时到数小时不等：

• Telok Tajor Trail（瀑布路线，约1.5小时）
• 🟡 Paku Trail（最轻松，适合家庭）
• Lintang Trail（最大圈，约5小时走完全部生态系统）

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去过的人怎么说？

综合了多个旅游平台的用户评价，大家给Bako的评价普遍是4-5星

「Bako是我去过最好找野生动物的国家公园之一！下午4点多看到了长鼻猴在红树林觅食，还有大蜥蜴走来走去，完全不怕人。一定要留到傍晚。」
—— 新加坡游客, TripAdvisor

「虽然是全砂最小的国家公园，但生态多样性真的太丰富了。走在trail上看到各种猪笼草，还有飞蜥蜴！海滩的水很清，可以游泳。」
—— 西马游客, Google Reviews

「带孩子去的，4岁的娃完全没问题。猴子超级多，会抢东西吃，记得把食物收好。船程约20分钟，海浪大时会有点刺激。」
—— Kuching本地家庭

「这个价位能体验到这种级别的雨林和海滩，简直是超值。如果你想看长鼻猴但又没时间去Kinabatangan，来Bako就够了。」
—— 外国背包客

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推荐理由

古晋市区出发不到1小时可达（含车+船）
超容易看到野生动物：长鼻猴、银叶猴、长尾猕猴、大蜥蜴、野猪
16条步道深浅随意选
有住宿可以过夜（需提前预订）
性价比极高，CP值碾压很多东南亚国家公园

️ 注意：防蚊液一定要带！码头最后一班船回程约3-4PM，记得安排好时间。

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官网：https://bakonationalpark.com

你对Bako有什么印象或经历？留言分享吧！