Iconic bridge set to become new city landmark
DESIGNED with both function and form in mind, the Sungai Bintangor Bridge is set to become a new landmark in Kuching. Spanning 57 metres across Sungai Bintangor, the four-lane, fixed cable-stayed bridge will be officially launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Aug 5. It is a long-anticipated development for […]
Countdown 2024 to feature Southeast Asia’s tallest flagpole inauguration
KUCHING: The New Year Countdown 2024 celebration on Dec 31 at Waterfront Kuching will witness the inauguration of Southeast Asia’s tallest flagpole by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Despite initial discontentment expressed on social media regarding the flagpole’s construction, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
Borneo Cultures Museum to showcase Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak Museum Department will officially launch the biggest museum in Malaysia and the second biggest museum in Southeast Asia, proudly named Borneo Cultures Museum, in less than 24 hours. The iconic landmark which is the biggest development project in the history of the Sarawak Museum since it was established in 1891 will be graced […]
Iconic Satok suspension bridge nears completion
KUCHING: Seventeen years have passed since the Satok suspension bridge collapsed, much to the sadness of folk here. However, good news is in the air as the iconic landmark is expected to be declared open this year. A check by New Sarawak Tribune on Monday found that the roads under the Satok bridge are now […]
Iconic landmark, symbol of unity
KUCHING: Wisma Melayu Sarawak (WMS) will be an iconic landmark here as well as a symbol of solidarity for Malays in Sarawak. Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said the centre would also symbolise the identity, spirit and unity of a plural society. With the […]
Miri loses an iconic landmark
Famous rock formation at Trusan Beach collapses MIRI: A rock formation resembling a horse drinking water at Tusan Beach in Bekenu has collapsed. According to sources, the famous natural wonder collapsed two days ago. The rock formation was one of the most iconic treasures and a major tourist attraction on the beach. Some nearby villagers, when […]