OUT of sight deep within the limestone hills of Bau, about 40 kilometres southwest of Kuching, lies a place where silence seems to have a voice of its own. The locals call it Gua Hantu — the Ghost Cave. Its name alone stirs curiosity, and for those who have walked
HIDDEN near the quiet township of Kota Padawan, near Kuching, lies a place where science, compassion, and nature come together in remarkable harmony — the Rajah Charles Brooke Memorial (RCBM) Leprosarium Chaulmoogra Park. Once a secluded refuge for those battling leprosy, this historic site has been reborn as a heritage
KUCHING: The State Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) is going to develop a comprehensive network of heritage trails to provide a linked experience for tourists. Its Creative Industry and Heritage Division Head, Dr Elena Gregoria Chai, said there are about 80 gazetted historical monument sites in Sarawak, which
KUCHING: New parking spaces will be added to Bau Hospital’s grounds to increase the parking capacity in the area. Tasik Biru Assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said he had approved RM200,000 from his Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to help solve the parking problem in the Bau Hospital area that has
HIDDEN deep in the heart of Bau, there is a secret gem waiting to be discovered – Satow Waterfall. The waterfall is a stand-out because of its multi-tiered structure and unique megalithic feature. Located in Kampung Bobak, Satow Waterfall cascades down at least six tiers, offering different vantage points and pools
KUCHING: Tasik Biru Assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, has taken the initiative to follow up on the proposed project to construct a new Bau Hospital after six years without any status updates from the Ministry of Health (MOH). He said the new project proposal was the fourth proposal after the
KUCHING: The Padawan Road project’s realignment is one of the reasons for the delay in the implementation of the Puncak Borneo Water Supply Phase II project, said Datuk Willie Mongin. The Puncak Borneo MP said the pipeline way line can only be designed or decided once the project is completed
KUCHING: Tasik Biru in Bau has undergone a significant transformation from a quiet gold mine to a popular recreational area and tourist destination. Initially an open-cast gold mine that flooded in 1921, the Blue Lake has been developed with various modern facilities, including a suspension bridge, floating bridge, viewing platforms,
THINKING about a childhood home can be an intensely emotional experience. The place where one grows up is often deeply entwined with formative memories, family bonds, and a profound sense of belonging. For many, the loss of – or even the thought of leaving – a childhood home can be
KUCHING: Popular spots like Bung Muan, Bung Podad and Gunung Opui will be given a facelift to attract more tourists and become popular destinations in Bau. Serembu Assemblyman, Miro Simuh, said the refurbishment process will involve enhancing the site’s appeal, through improved infrastructure, preservation of historical features, and creating a