Miri The Resort City - Borneo Talk

ISSN 1823-9625 | PPK380/10/2008(010667) 

VOL.6 OCT-DEC 2007 

Miri 

The Resort City 

Endorsed by 

Ministry Of Urban Development & 

Tourism Sarawak 

Sarawak Tourism Board 

Also 

Pustaka Miri Padawan River Safari 2007 Borneo Games 

Mega Hotel Miri Marriott Resort & Spa Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort

Contents 

What’s in this issue . . . 

MiriTalk 

DiningOutTalk 

23 Festive Celebrations At 

Merdeka Palace & Suites 

Foreword by the Deputy Chief Minister 

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan 

Welcome to Sarawak! 

It is easy to welcome people to our country and state but we must make sure that visitors enjoy themselves 

while they are here otherwise they will not come back nor recommend others to come. This is where 

the Sarawak government has invested heavily in over the past twenty years in infrastructure and places 

of interests to ensure that when people come, they will get excellent facilities and fond memories of the 

places they visited while here. Many of the prime hotels were started by the government led organisations 

to assist the tourism industry attract visitors and later the many infrastructure facilities in our cities, towns 

and places of interest including the famed national parks spread throughout the state. The foresight of 

our Chief Minister has been instrumental in moving the tourism industry here to where it is today even 

though funds for such developments were often hard to come by due initially to the small number of 

tourists arrivals which did not justify the amount spent on such facilities. However, we persevere and 

spending wisely we have managed to bring Sarawak into the world map of eco tourism which is 

envisaged as a sustainable industry for the state for a long time to come. 

Naturally, Kuching the capital city enjoyed the bulk of the development which puts it a notch above others in the 

state in terms of facilities and other amenities. Nevertheless, Miri the northern gateway for the state and 

Resort City, is also a place that inspires people from all walks of life to visit. It is a melting pot of ethnic 

and cultural diversity, lush beaches and famed highlands as well as the staging point for trips to Sarawak’s 

only World Heritage site, Mulu National Park, Niah and Lambir Hills National Parks as well as daily trips to 

neighbouring Sultanate of Brunei and state of Sabah. From its humble origins as an oil town, Miri is now 

a bursting city with modern amenities and entertainment outlets for everyone as well as one of the most 

diverse range of foods available, both local and foreign alike. This is due mainly to the vast number of 

expatriates who call Miri their home and also the large number of indigenous people who have migrated 

here. In fact, today, many come to Miri for diving which is just a short distance from the shore to enjoy 

the fantastic underwater world and next hop on a plane to our highland towns to experience the cool 

and fresh environment which has not changed since time immemorial. 

As this issue of the Kuching Talk is focusing on Miri which I originated from, I would like to say thank you 

to the publisher for this honour. I am proud that a local publisher like Bumi Serasi has taken the initiative 

to produce this interesting and informative magazine to highlight Sarawak’s tourism potential which 

complements the government’s efforts in promoting the state to the world. While our annual Rainforest 

World Music Festival has attained international acclaim, this is just one aspect of the numerous potential 

Sarawak has for tourism including the world’s largest cave structure in Mulu and one of mankind’s 

earliest ancestors found at Niah Cave, both of which can be reached from Miri. I believe that in up coming 

issues, Kuching Talk will also explore other towns in Sarawak and highlight their rich tourism potential 

to visitors. In this aspect, those involved in the tourism industry need to support the magazine to ensure 

that Sarawak’s tourism potential is made known to the world. 

Thank you! 

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan 

Deputy Chief Minister 

Miri – Underwater 

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Country Club 

Biolife Health & 

Therapeutic Centre 

Mulu World 

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Restaurant 

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Atelier 

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Write to us at Kuching Talk, 242E, Lorong 3, 

Jalan Green, 93150 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Tel: (6) 082 427423/238968, Fax: (6) 082 235152, 

email: iconnec@streamyx.com Editor-In-Chief Ivy Pan 

Editor Melvin Goh Public Relations Christina 

Mamora Marketing Ivy Pan, Juliana Lim, Nancy 

Shukri Administration Rebina Noh Contributors 

S I Ten, Yahya M Iskandar, M Goh, Norni Mahadi, 

Letitia Samuel Design and Art Direction Steven Yap 

Photography Azariah Umar Front Cover Image 

Sarawak Tourism Board Printer Teknik Print Sdn 

Bhd, Malaysia. The next issue of Kuching Talk is 

out in January 2008. 

4 An Enchanting Playground 

For Sea Faring Enthusiasts 

5 City Of Living Cultures, Traditions 

And Inspirations 

6 Staging Point For Adventure 

7 Shopping Haven 

8 Pustaka Miri 

10 Places.of.Workship.in 



11 Discover The Difference 

Understand The Importance 

12 Miri Resort City’s Most 

Convenient Location 

Mega Hotel 

13 Miri Marriott Resort & Spa 

14 Eastwood Valley Golf And 

Country Club 

15 The Perfect Getaway With 

Luxury Facilities 

Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort 

16 Boulevard Restaurant 

17 In.a.DayTalk 


19 More Varieties, Great Taste 

And Friendly Atmosphere At 

TOM’S 

LocalityMap 

20 Kuching Area 

22 Miri Area 

11 

ProductTalk 

24 Tebaloi 

The sago snack that is right for any occasion 

25 Kuih Cincin 

Traditional snack made with the goodness of 

nipah palm sugar 

26 Rice Is Life 

28 Sarawak Keropok 

Crackers that tickles the taste buds! 

HealthTalk 

29 Benefiting From Hyperbaric 

Oxygen Therapy 

EventTalk 

30 Borneo Games 

31 Padawan River Safari 2007 

FashionTalk 

32 Trendy Wear For Today’s 

Fashion Statement 

ie@cocoon 

33 COZZI Boutique 

LocalTalk 

34 Your Partner In The Sky Over 

Sarawak 

Hornbill Skyways 

ResortTalk 

35 Special Promotions For Holiday 

Seasons! 

Santubong Kuching Resort 

PeopleTalk 

36 Gerald Goh 

37 RMBTalk 

38 What’sOn&Absolute 

Essentials 

39 AbsoluteEssentials 

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Miri - The Resort City 

An enchanting playground 

for Sea Faring Enthusiasts 

Though fondly called Sarawak’s ‘oil town’, Miri 

is today appropriately known as the Resort City, 

having achieved city status since 2005. A modern 

city with all the amenities to complement visitors 

and business enterprises alike, Miri is the northern 

gateway for Sarawak with the busiest airport in 

the state as it is the hub for many of the domestic 

rural destinations and also for international arrivals. 

Unlike other tourism cities elsewhere, here locals 

treat visitors like neighbours as the city was born 

from an influx of expatriates and locals of different 

ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, all 

drawn here at the height of the oil boom that 

started in 1921. Situated at the northern fringe 

of the state, the town grew steadily despite its 

remote location which also forged a much closer 

relationship between the people here. 

As a resort city, Miri is blessed with ample beautiful 

beaches and a modern marina to cater to water 

sports activities and leisure cruises, especially 

between the various yachting clubs around 

the region. A regular event, the Borneo Cup 

Yachting Challenge where sailing boats compete 

for prizes, takes competitors from Labuan to 

Brunei and all the way down to Miri as the ending 

destination. Brighton beach is conveniently 

within the city’s sea side boundary with ample 

facilities for outdoor activities and children’s 

play area as well as food outlets. A mere 15 

minutes out of the city is Luak Bay esplanade 

where leisure walks on the beach during sunset 

makes for a romantic end to the day. Stalls here 

sell drinks including fresh coconuts and other 

juices. Sibuti beach, about an hour’s drive away, 

is usually more peaceful and less congested, 

providing the ideal place to relax and get in 

touch with nature’s abundant wealth here. The 

coastal town of Bekenu offers many of the 

best seafood dishes available together with 

an assortment of local delicacies and fresh 

vegetables. 

Just off shore in a 30 minute boat ride is the 

underwater heaven of diving sites with some of 

the most impressive and diverse aquatic life forms 

anywhere in the world. Situated in a cluster of 

around 150 sq km triangle off the shore are 

various reefs of different origins ranging from 

natural formations to sunken vessels and 

abandoned rigs but it takes about a week to 

explore these sites! Visibility is good here, ranging 

from 10 to 30 meters as some of these reefs are 

about 7 to 30 meters deep which is excellent for 

beginners to accomplished divers. With names 

like Barracuda Point, Anemone Garden, Grouper 

Patch reef, Atago Maru wreck and Seafan Garden 

you can gather what you will likely see and meet 

at these various sites. The added bonus here is 

that currents are generally absent from the waters 

around the reefs and there are professional outfits 

to cater to the different needs of divers. 

Believe it or not, when in Miri it is often hard to 

tell who is the visitor or resident of this resort 

city. The reason is simple; as the main northern 

hub for national, regional and rural arrivals, 

Miri is a city where different people meet and 

share experience. In fact, even local residents 

are mostly from other areas, having migrated 

here since the oil boom in the 1920s followed 

by the rise of the timber industries and more 

recently, the emergence of tourism industry as 

the main driving force for the influx of people 

and services. Its attractions are many and varied, 

ranging from those related to nature tourism 

to cultural diversity and hosts of modern facilities 

to make every visit here a pleasure and fun 

experience. 

To get a close up view of Miri’s multi-ethnic 

nature, the fresh produce market at Tamu 

Muhibbah, located right in the heart of the city, 

is where many of the traditional favourites are 

found, ranging from vegetables to live worms! 

Another place is the Saberkas Weekend Market 

where non food products like handicrafts too 

are available together with food stalls which 

stay open from Friday evening to Sunday noon. 

As for excellent choices for ethnic crafts, the Miri 

Handicraft Centre is the one stop centre, here 

almost all the main handicrafts of the various 

ethnic groups can be found, including tips from 

the craftsmen and women. The colourful beads 

crafts always draw people here, mainly produced 

by the Orang Ulu. 

When it comes to food, the resort city is a 

vibrant centre for the whole range of roadside 

stalls to fine restaurants with traditional fares 

a common theme in many places. The choices 

range from Chinese to Indian, Japanese to Korean 

and western to local Malay cuisines, all within 

City of living 

cultures, 

traditions and 

inspirations 

easy access in the city. The city is also the main 

attraction for Brunei residents on weekend 

as many descend here for a taste of the local 

dishes missing in the sultanate. Diners can 

adjourn to a host of night entertainment places 

which include karaoke lounges to nightclubs, 

music cafes and discotheques with their own 

music beat. 





Closer to the resort city is Lambir Hills National 

Park which can be reached by car or bus in 

about, 30 minutes on the way down to Bintulu. 

The main attractions for the park are its 

waterfalls and pleasant rainforest with rich 

varieties of plant species; it is one of the best 

places to sample ferns, gingers, vines, palms, 

mushrooms, moss and lichen, flowering and 

fruiting shrub trees. Visitors can venture out 

in 4 trails which are well marked here and 

accommodation facilities are available. The Niah 

National Park is most famous as Southeast 

Asia most important prehistoric sites where the 

Niah Man who lived there some 40,000 years 

ago, was found in an archeological dig. Other 

significant findings are the wall painting 

as well as the burial cave discovered inside the 

cave structure. Loagan Bunut National Park 

is actually a fresh water lake; it is the largest 

such lake in Sarawak! However, its size varies 

according to the season; vast stretches of water 

during the wet months and patches of pools in 

the dry times. A great site for bird watching, it 

is also home for the Berawan people who have 

made it their main abode. 

Shopping Haven 

While it is true that most visitors to Miri the 

Resort City come for the adventure and pleasure, 

there is also another good reason to coming 

here. This is the best shopping paradise in the 

northern part of Sarawak as lavish and modern 

malls have almost anything that shoppers want 

from these places. Since the early days of the 

rise of the oil town, shopping has been one of 

the most talked about aspect here as visitors 

and expatriates make up most of the clients 

as well as those from neighbouring Brunei. 

Everything, from branded goods to the smallest 

ear-rings and fashion to supermarkets, there 

seems to be an endless way to spend time 

browsing these malls. 

The Imperial Mall and Suites has over 120 retail 

stores providing shoppers with a diverse range of 

goods and services. Patrons of its 157 suites just 

need to step out of their high rise homes to 

go to the shopping floor where food and banking 

facilities are also available apart from the full range 

of retail outlets. The mall is also within easy access 

to many places of interest such as the Flower 

Garden and City Fan. 

which includes hypermarket, departmental store, 

post office, bank and other services. When the 

shopping is done, finding a taxi ride is usually easy 

as many are found outside the complex. 

Bintang Plaza has the distinction of being 

home to a bowling alley within its complex 

apart from the over 100 shopping outlets. Food 

court is also found together with a Cineplex. 

Apart from these huge centres for shopping, 

there are also a few other big outlets in the resort 

city, including King’s Commercial Centre, Mos Jaya 

Commercial Centre, Saberkas Commercial Centre 

and Yakin Commercial Centre. 

Staging point for 

Adventure 


In addition to the beauty of the underwater 

world off Miri’s shore, there is another vast 

world of adventure and nature waiting to be 

explored in the vast hinterland. Gunung Mulu 

National Park, a World Heritage Site in Sarawak, 

is the most well known for its majestic beauty, 

natural splendour and breathtaking caves 

systems. The rock pinnacles are a spectacle on 

their own; massive, inspiring and a must see 

for those who are physically capable of making 

the trip. The Canopy Skywalk is a new feature 

of the park whereby brave souls can experience 

the trees from the top along this, the world’s 

longest tree-based structure, some 480 metres of 

walkway suspended 20 metres from the ground. 

The park is just a short hop from Miri using fixed 

wing airplane but advance booking and other 

travel arrangements must be made prior to visit 

to get the full benefits of visiting the place. 

Another shopping centre located close to a hotel 

is the Miri Square Mall which is just adjacent 

to the Grand Palace Hotel. It has numerous 

eating outlets beside the departmental and 

retail stores. Miri Plaza commercial complex is 

also just a hop away while the Pelita Commercial 

Centre is within walking distance; together 

these buildings make up one of the largest 

shopping areas in Miri. 

Among the latest addition to the world of 

shopping here is Boulevard Shopping Complex. 

The complex contains more than 80 shop outlets 

For further information, please contact: 


Visitors’ Information Centre Miri. Tel: (6) 085 434181 Fax: (6) 085 434179 

Email: vic-miri@sarawaktourism.com Website: www.sarawaktourism.com 

Miri City Council 

Jalan Raja, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 085 433501/433504 

Fax: (6) 085 415486 




PustakaMiri 

Mirians are a fortunate lot when it comes to enriching their 

lives with knowledge as the library is right in the centre of the 

city! The aesthetically beautiful building is the envy of many 

and having a treasure throve of wealth in it is an extra bonus 

for city folks. In any great city around the world, since time 

immemorial, the measure of a rich city for its people is the 

public library where culture, history and civilisation come 

together to define the city’s image and status in the country. 

“The staff are willing to help and serve. It’s good. 

There is sufficient information resources for us to 

do research and study.” 

- Chew Lun Wu (Student Member Reg. No. 66863) 

“We want to make life long learning the key to enrich 

everyone’s life and we promote this principle in every city, 

town and centre wherever libraries are found in Sarawak,” 

enthuses Puan Rashidah Bolhassan, the Chief Executive Officer 

of Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. “Life long learning is something 

that we need to inculcate to all levels of our society, whether 

they are in the urban or rural areas, school children or adults 

and even retirees; there is no end to acquiring knowledge 

and that is why libraries are the depository of information for 

everyone to go and be exposed to such information. In this 

aspect, the culture of reading is something that needs more 

emphasis from a very young age so that the habit of life long 

learning will carry on in later years of life.” 


“Simply two words - 

Friendly & Good Service!” 

- Stephani (mother of Child Member Christopher Sia - Reg. No. 159043) 

An undisputable fact is that libraries carry many materials 

that cannot be found in most homes or institutions and with 

modern information technology, the library is the centre for 

information gathering and dispersal. In fact, a good library 

is one of the prerequisites for any town to attain the status 

of city as it must be a place where the people can get and 

share information. Building on this, the Miri library is not just 

sitting back and waiting for city folks to walk in, they have 

in fact been going out with their outreach programs to rural 

areas to reach as many people as possible. They also conduct 

courses to train the trainers and many local authorities have 

benefited from these courses. 

“Overall, Pustaka Miri is well-maintained and 

clean - providing the users a cozy environment 

to read, learn or just simply relax.” 

- Leong Ka Hiung (Adult Member Reg. No. 161620) 

Surprise yourself with the number of privileges when 

you register yourself and members of your family at the 

library; you will get a package of things that will enable 

you to make the fullest use of the facilities at the library. 

Today’s library is not the old place where you get a 

book to read; it is now a centre of information just 

waiting at the tip of your fingertips and you have the 

friendly library staff to assist you in whatever pursuit 

of information you want. Make it a point to drop by the 

library whenever you want to get a book or to give the 

children some time to browse through the wide range 

of books to broaden their young minds. You can always 

surprise yourself with new information everytime you 

come here and be awed by the possibilities of the mind 

as some users have shared. 

“All my children enjoy coming to Pustaka because it provides exciting and 

educational activities for them. The opening hours should be extended so 

that the children can stay here even longer!” 

- Suryatu Hamdan (mother of three Child Members - Luqman, Hakim & Mahathir) 

For more information, please contact; 

Pustaka Miri 

Jalan Kipas, Miri City Fan, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia 

Tel: (6) 085 422525 Fax: (6) 085 414444 

Website: www.pustaka-sarawak.com 


Places.of.Worship.inMiri 


At-Taqwa Mosque was the third mosque built in 1955 by 

Miri Malay Charity Trust Board (MMCTB) located at the 

junction of Jalan Permaisuri and Jalan Merbau. Due to the 

increasing number of Muslims, more mosques were needed, 

thus prompting MMCTB to plan for the construction of a 

new mosque in 1979. The State Government subsequently 

allocated a piece of land at Jalan Merpati for the purpose and 

it was eventually completed on August 1, 1985. 

Discover the Difference, 

Understand the Importance 

MASJID AT-TAQWA 

There are various rooms for prayers, meetings, a religious 

library and also special room for preparing bodies for 

burial. The architecture is a modern one with prominent 

white colours and golden dome surrounded by a beautiful 

garden. 

As the oldest Chinese temple in the Miri, Tua Pek Kong 

Chinese Temple is an important icon of the city’s early history. 

Located at the junction of China Street and Jalan Bendahara 

by the Miri river, the temple was originally built in 1913 by 

Chinese migrants then working in Miri’s recently- established 

oil industry. It has long been a sacred place for the Chinese to 

worship, vow and pray for good luck, safety, health as well 

as prosperity. 

Inside, as like most temples, visitors will be able to see colourful 

and decorative features of the various deities on display. The 

place becomes a hive of activity during certain times of the year 

when the faithful come with offerings and prayers. 

TUA PEK KONG CHINESE TEMPLE 

GURDWARA SAHIB - THE SIKH TEMPLE 

Standing majestically one kilometer from Miri town centre, 

Gurdwara Sahib is the only Sikh temple in the city and the 

symbol of unity for the minority Sikh community. Besides 

being a centre for religious activities, this temple is also a 

social and learning venue for young Sikhs. It has library which 

houses Sikh literature as well as a classroom for the children 

to learn the Punjabi language. 

Interestingly, the building escaped the damage from aerial 

bombings during World War 2 and today the temple is 

shaded by a more than 100 year old Angsana tree. Record 

shows that the temple was built in 1919. 

Mulu World Heritage Area 

Tel: (6) 085 792300 | enquiries@mulupark.com | www.mulupark.com 

Royal Mulu Resort 

Tel: (6) 085 790100 | sales@royalmuluresort.com | www.royalmuluresort.com 

Weather Forecast (October-December 2007) 

Kuching Temperature Rainfall 

October 2007 20.5˚C - 35.2˚C moderate rain 

November 2007 20.5˚C - 34.5˚C much rain 

December 2007 20.6˚C - 34.5˚C much rain 

Weather forecast provided by courtesy of Meteorological Services Department of 

Malaysia. 

• Caving • Rain forest • Night Walk Tours • Bird Watching • Hiking • 

• Pinnacles • Kayaking • Bat Watching • River trips • 

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Miri Resort City’s most convenient location 

Mega Hotel 

Whether guests at Mega Hotel come for 

business or pleasure, the one thing that will 

always pleases them is the central location of 

the venue. Just a mere 15 minutes drive from 

the airport, it is within walking distance to most 

shopping and entertainment hubs and business 

premises too. When residing here, guests can 

be assured that they are at the perfect spot for 

the activities they want to do while in the city as 

most are within easy reach. 

Mega Hotel has the admirable position in the 

city for offering guests with rooms of unusually 

large sizes (343sq metres onwards) in comparison 

to other hotels of similar stature. Each of the 

293 rooms comes with a super king size bed 

or one super king size plus a super single bed. 

In addition, modern amenities are standard 

facilities in the rooms and services wise, Mega 

Hotel has pleasant staff who will ensure that 

their guests’ stay will always be a pleasurable 

one too. 

Depending on one’s choice of food, guests can 

go for the Lotus Court Chinese Restaurant (4 th 

floor) or Chatterbox Coffee House located 

off the main lobby in a cozy place where one 

can be assured of good atmosphere for both 

dining and entertainment. Here too there 

are a number of in-house specialties that 

will tease the taste buds and a good selection 

of favourite western style cooking. Lotus Court 

Chinese Restaurant offers exquisite oriental 

cuisine and a host of local delights that brings 

people back for more. The interior décor has 

been carefully chosen to 

suit the dining atmosphere 

of the venue which is both 

elegant and comfortable 

for different functions. 

Walk into the Imperial 

Ballroom and be surprised 

by the size and magnitude 

of the venue. From the 

sparkling crystal chandeliers to the interior 

décor, the ballroom exudes a sense of largeness 

as it has no standing pillars to block views or 

obstruct layout of theatre style seating or for 

large functions. With a capacity for 1200 

participants in theatre style seating, it can be 

configured for banquets for 750 people at any 

one session. There are 6 other smaller rooms 

suitable for a host of other functions within 

the hotel for events catering to 50-300 people. 

Whatever the functions and events, Mega 

Hotel can cater to your choice of setting. 


For more information please contact us at: 

Mega Hotel Miri • Lot 907, Jalan Merbau, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 085 432432 

Fax: (6) 085 427372 / 433433 Email: info@megahotel.com.my Website: www.megahotel.com.my 




The perfect getaway with 

Luxury Facilities 


Eastwood Valley Golf 

and Country Club 

The perfect golf getaway and more! 

As a resort city, Miri promises much 

to everyone, including those with a 

passion for golf. The Eastwood Valley 

Golf and Country Club, situated just 

5km from the city, is an 18-hole, 

par-72 course that sits in the valley 

of natural forest surroundings. Teeing 

off from this Nicholas Golf Group 

of USA-designed course is always 

a pleasure as the natural setting is 

both serene and beautiful, providing 

for relaxation and a good round of 

golf. 

Eastwood Valley is more than just a golf 

course; it is a club that caters to almost 

all your other needs. For the warm-up 

session, there is the 46 bay outdoor 

driving range and practice greens to 

get yourself into the swing of things 

before teeing off. Buggies are available 

for those who want the convenience 

of moving about the 6,630 metre 

course which is suitable for international 

tournaments. Eastwood Valley was 

the host of the 2006 Malaysian Ladies 

Open. Whether you are out in the 

greens with friends or competing in 

team tournaments here, the course 

with water hazards and natural forest 


trees is always a challenge for the 

serious and social golfers alike. 

Back at the Clubhouse there is a proshop 

that meets all your golfing needs, 

from brand names clubs to the latest 

shoe fashion. The clubhouse offers a 

choice of western, chinese and local 

dishes to cater to every taste and for 

more elaborate functions, the Grand 

Ballroom can easily accommodate 1000 

people in a dining setting. For bigger 

functions, the Musical Corridor can 

accommodate up to 3000 people in any 

one session and when fully completed 

in November 2007, the extension here 

will allow for up to 6000 people to be 

comfortably entertained for a banquet 

specially dedicated for the occasion. In 

addition, 9 other meeting rooms are 

located in the premises of Eastwood 

Valley to cater for seminars or private 

dinner setting. 

Guests at Eastwood Valley can retire 

for the night at either the Chalet 

or Longhouse-style accommodations. 

Plans are now underway to increase 

the number of rooms from 80 to about 

200 rooms to prepare for the surge of 

patrons making the club the ideal choice 

for private and social functions. Coming 

from overseas or just a short hop from 

neigbouring countries, the club can 

arrange for airport pick up services to 

either the club or the city. 

Teambuilding activities can be 

conducted here as there are excellent 

facilities available, such as the obstacle 

course, rafting where teams build their 

own rafts and paint ball arena. At 

Eastwood Valley Golf and Country 

Club, there is always something for 

everyone to do whether they are here 

for business or just to enjoy the natural 

scenery and get away from the noise 

of the city. For more information, 

contact us at the address below and 

we will take care of all your needs! 


Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club 

Lot 379, Block 17, Jalan Miri-by-pass, 

98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia 

Tel: (6) 085 421010 Fax: (6) 085 425828 

Website: www.eastwoodvalley.com 

Email: info@eastwoodvalley.com 

Getaway retreats are ideal for family, 

corporate and even public departments 

and ministries as they provide the 

unique sharing, enjoying of resources 

and facilities while enhancing closer 

ties and relationships. Borneo Tropical 

Rainforest Resort is just one of these 

places, conveniently reached from 

the Resort City of Miri but yet private 

enough for relaxation with friends 

and kins alike. Located along the 

Miri – Bintulu road, this resort is right 

in the midst of the tropical rainforest 

teemed with wildlife and yet able to 

provide the facilities and amenities 

for everyone. 

Upon arrival, guests can choose the 

type of accommodation they want, 

ranging from the exclusive individual 

chalets to family rooms in this 48 room 

resort. In fact, there are 7 different 

types of accommodation available here 

which gives everyone a chance to find 

the right combination. Depending on 

the type of rooms, the services available 

include air-conditioning, fans, private 

baths, satellite TV, kitchenette facilities, 

laundry and room services and others 

as expected of any standard hotel. The 

view from some of these rooms is just 

breathtaking as they look directly out to 

the lush tropical rainforest and the lake 

that forms part of the resort’s property. 

Morning calls are in the form of sweet 

melodies of the wildlife comprising 

mainly birds and others. 

For breakfast, the One Tree Hill café is 

available daily from 8am while lunch 

hours are from 11.30am and dinner is 

from 6.30pm. The culinary team is well 

trained for all these meals and best of 

all is that you can even have your meals 

out in the open decks and enjoy the 

morning kiss of the sun or the breeze 

of the late evening. Alternatively, for 

fine dining, there is also the Palm 

Restaurant & Bar which serves fusion of 

east meets west dishes, Chinese style 

fares, astounding seafood combination 

to local delights, all depending on your 

picks. Here too, patrons can dine in the 

open air deck or just chat away after 

meals with their favourite drinks from 5 

in the evening to 11pm. 

On corporate missions or teambuilding, 

seminars and conferences, the resort 

has a choice of three functions rooms 

which can easily accommodate anything 

from 24 to 1250 persons at 

any one session. These rooms can be 

configured from theatre style to classroom, 

banquet to cocktail functions and 

comes with all the support equipment 

that you need for these events. The 

resort can also arrange for recreational 

activities for guests and participants 

ranging from sporting contests to 

sightseeing tours and jungle trekking. 

Besides, there are also the fruit farm 

visit with tasting of these fruits and river 

boat ride, waterfall visit to fishing at the 

lakes or just catching sight of the birds 

and insects that abound near the resort. 

Indoor facilities include badminton game, 

table tennis and basketball. 


combines a little of the wild and 

imaginative with a blend of luxury 

in its offering to visitors and patrons 

with all these facilities and escapades. 

It is within easy reach to Lambir Hills 

National park and the nearby Bekenu 

town where fresh catch of the day are 

always available as well as fresh farm 

produce in the local market. Historic 

Niah Cave National park is about two 

hour’s drive away. An Iban longhouse, 

Entulang kampong is 20 minutes from 

the resort while Liam Longhouse is 

nearer, about 15 minutes away and 

guests can make a tour to these places 

for a sample of visit to a longhouse. 

Whatever you choose, this Resort is 

bound to make your stay a pleasant 

and memorable one and for you to 

tell friends about it! 



KM36 Miri-Bintulu Road, Lot 15, Block 2, 

Sibuti Land District, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia 

Tel: (6) 019 8858593 / 8852193 

Fax: (6) 019 8340113 

Website: www.BorneoRainforestResort.com 

Email: info@borneorainforestresort.com 

Miri Office: Lot 101, Airport Road, 98000 Miri, 

Sarawak, Malaysia 

Tel: (6) 085 613888 Fax: (6) 085 613808 



Boulevard 

Restaurant 

Where fine food and 

pleasant surroundings abound in Miri 

Entertaining guests and business associates is always 

a pleasure at the Boulevard Restaurant in Miri Resort 

City. The ambience of the restaurant comes from its 

touch of elegance with a sophisticated look and is 

ideal for private functions to large gatherings for 

weddings or corporate events as its 1500 seating 

capacity can easily accommodate such expectations. 

More importantly, its range of exquisite Cantonese 

cuisine, regional specialties and local favourites give 

wide varieties of dishes to suit every taste and the best 

way to do that is try out the choices available. 

Boulevard Restaurant first opened its doors in 1996 and 

since then, it has gone on to become one of the top 

and biggest restaurants here. Whether it is ala carte or 

buffet style, the quality of the food served is always 

impressive and colourful with generous helpings. 

Presently buffet lunch is served every Saturday and 

Sunday featuring varieties of Chinese and Malaysian 

style cuisines. However, if dim sum is your choice, then 

this is the place to be every Friday to Sunday and public 

holidays! The delicious Cantonese specialty, so popular 

in Hong Kong, is served here with over 40 different 

varieties that come steamed, baked or fried in their 

traditional round bamboo containers. 

Certainly there is no need to wait until an event for 

you to drop by Boulevard Restaurant; come for its daily 

lunch fares in a relaxed atmosphere and take a break 

from the ordinary during the hottest part of the day. 

Sharing with friends and colleagues the afternoon 

break here is an opportunity to sample dishes that will 

bring you back for more. What’s more, if you want, 

catering can be arranged and you can be assured that 

the same attention to detail will be given for your 

choice of dishes. As many city folks have discovered 

over the years, Boulevard Restaurant is the place to be 

for good food and pleasant surroundings. 

Boulevard Restaurant • Lot 2228, Block 5, Commercial Centre, Jalan Pujut-Lutong, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 085 658176 (restaurant) / 

659176 (office) Fax: (6) 085 659196 Email: fulihua1996@hotmail.com 


a day 

in the 

city 

Step out into the city and discover some of its unique secrets 

which can only be experienced first hand. On your free day 

do explore the city following in the footsteps of a local who is 

familiar with the places mentioned. You’ll probably enjoy the 

places too! Please give us some feedback when you are through 

and we will see to it that this day tips will benefit visitors to our 

city. For locality, kindly refer to our Kuching Map. 

Thank you! 

email: feedback@kuchingtalk.com 

8.00 am Choon Hui Cafe 

Sarawak Museum 

The Sarawak Museum is one of the oldest buildings in the 

state; in fact it is classified as one of the heritage buildings in the 

city. However, it is not just its age that attracts visitors here. 

The collections of the museum is awe-inspiring by itself, dating 

back to the prehistoric age with discovery of the Niah man 

(more recently classified as woman) remains at the Niah cave in 

Miri. The vast collection of both animals and insects as well 

as artifacts from the people of various ethnic origins found in 

the state, further makes a visit here an interesting and fun one. 

Due to the expansion of the museum, another wing was added 

to the old building, a separate building just across the road from 

the ancient museum. This new wing houses the administrative 

and also more modern display. 

If a place is unusually busy with customers waiting for seats almost on a 

daily basis, chances are that it serves delicious food which just tickles the taste 

buds of people. In Kuching City, there is this one place called Choon Hui at 

Jalan Ban Hock where many come for the best boiled eggs and toast. The 

quaint little shop which is actually a detached house, is always full in the 

morning and you will just have to wait your turn for the next available seats. 

You can also go for laksa, noodles and popiah, a rolled up serving of vegetables 

that is ideal for weight watchers. For others the real catch here is the drink; the 

coffee is aromatic while the tea is unusually savoury, served at just the right 

temperature. 

10.00 am In.a.DayTalk 

Secret Recipe 

12.30 pm 

It’s no secret that Secret Recipe offers some of the most 

sumptuous cakes and pastries anywhere in the country; they 

have been receiving recognition for their range of culinary 

recipes and so where’s a better place for lunch than here! In the 

heat of the afternoon, a long cool glass of apple or other fruits 

juices prepared specially by the franchise outlet is the best way 

to start the lunch. Why not start with Japanese Soba, the fine 

noodles that is famous world over for its great taste and 

nourishing properties. It comes in a large bowl and with the 

ample garnishing, it is bound to fill your growling stomach! 

Another favourite is Thailand’s Tom Yum which is hot, spicy and 

a must try for all food lovers. Of course, if Asian delights are not 

your choice, there is always the western fare of fish and chips, 

lamb stew and host of pies to satisfy your cravings. Children’s 

favourite of pizzas are also available so there is no worry that 

these young ones will have something they like for sure. 


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3.00 pm 

Mian Ann Restaurant 

With the earlier visit to Atelier Gallery, the mood is 

set for a fine evening dinner of authentic Chinese 

cuisine at Mian Ann restaurant at Jalan Petanak 

near to the Waterfront itself. Located in a fairly new 

building, the restaurant is beautifully decorated 

for quiet dinners and lunch or open up for large 

gatherings like weddings and family reunions 

as it can comfortably sit 600 guests at any one 

time. 

For dinner, guests can choose from the menu for a 

variety of food, from vegetables to soups and meat 

to seafood followed by dessert of fruits to pastries. 

Again the choice is further accentuated by the 

varieties of cooking styles available so finding 

the right combination here is always one of the 

pleasures for choosing the place. Even if Chinese 

dishes may not be for you, by all means try out 

the western cuisines styles or local favourites; 

either way, you can always be assured of getting 

the right ones to satisfy your appetite. 

In addition to the in-house dining, Mian Ann 

restaurant also do have catering services in the 

event that you may want to have the dinner at 

home. For special parties like birthdays, festive or 

graduation, you can also opt for the in-house style 

buffet dinner or outside at the venue of your choice. 

The restaurant is open daily from 11.00am - 2.00pm 

and 6.00pm - 10.00pm For more information, call 

Mian Ann restaurant at (6) 082 240548 / 236828 

or fax at: (6) 082 251037. 


Atelier Gallery 

A stroll along Main Bazaar Road is not complete without a 

visit to Atelier Gallery, owned by the globe-trotting and 

ultra chic Lucas Goh. So well known is the Kuching born and 

breed interior designer that he regularly jets off to decorate 

the homes of the rich and famous right up to Hollywood. 

Lucas has an eye for mixing contemporary and traditional 

style in a modern and fresh way. Colours are his forte. That 

to him is the key to successful decorating. His shop is a 

testament to his many years spent overseas. Gorgeous woven 

chairs and handmade furniture sourced from Bali sit alongside 

antiques from Asia, Chinese vases and modern ceramics styled 

by various international designers. Interesting designers lighting 

made from natural materials are also available which will 

surely stand-out in any homes. 

6.30 pm 

There is something new coming at Tom’s, 

the place for food connoisseurs in Kuching. 

A new menu will be added to the choices 

currently available to discerning diners. 

As always, only the freshest and highest 

quality ingredients can satisfy the keen 

eye of Thomas Yii, the owner. Included in 

the new menu are different creations of 

appetizers and main meals to whet the 

appetite. Naturally, the dessert range will 

see new additions too as Tom’s homemade 

cakes are simply mouth-watering 

and a must when eating here! 

More varieties, great taste 

and friendly atmosphere at 

Try the veal with button mushroom in 

creamy sauce, served on a fine crispy layer 

of potato hash brown – the veal, thinly 

sliced compliments the mushrooms simply 

stimulate your appetite! Large enough for 

one but it makes sense to share with your 

partner so that you can get to taste more 

varieties from the gastronomical kitchen. 

The Tiger prawn with potatoes and broccoli 

dish, will surely grasp you with a “Wow!” 

as the two huge crustaceans simply 

overwhelm your expectations. Grilled to 

perfection with minimal additives so as not 

to deprive diners of the fresh prawns’ great 

taste and natural aroma, it is just perfect 

for any occasion. By the way, the deep fried 

prawn with fresh fruits salad appetizer is 

something that has to be seen and eaten 

to understand. The intricate workmanship 

in the creation of the prawns wrapped up 

with a fine coating of potato gives it the 

crispy bite on the outside The fresh fruits 

salad comprises cut cubes of fruits neatly 

arranged in a cute circle that is both 

attractive and artistic in concept. 

For further information, please contact us at: 

Traditional favourites from the current menu 

still dominate the dining atmosphere here 

and these and other new creations serve to 

enrich the choices for diners at Tom’s. The 

dessert corner will also see new creations 

added to the already vast choices available 

and all these are home-made and fresh 

which is why they remain as one of the 

favourite take-aways after dinner. Cheese 

and chocolate based dessert continue 

to draw the attention of cakes lovers here 

so expect more interesting ones when you 

drop by next time. 

With the Raya and Christmas festive 

seasons fast approaching, make your 

reservations early at Tom’s for the wide 

varieties of festive dishes for homes. From 

finger food to buffet lunch choices and 

dinner fares, you are assured of quality 

and freshness when served by Tom’s. Just 

one look at the Christmas turkey baked 

to golden brown is enough to tell the 

succulent bird is the right fixture for a 

delightful Christmas gathering of family 

and friends. Let this festive season be 

especially special and fulfilling by letting 

Tom’s specialty dishes delight your family 

and friends in the spirit of the festivity! 

Tom’s also caters for private functions. 

82, Jalan Padungan, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 247672 


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Wisma Satok 

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Swimming Pool 

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Cafe 

Hindu Temple 

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Chung Hua 

No. 3 School 

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Pasar Tamu 

Crowne Square 

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St. Joseph’s 

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JALAN RUBBER 

Hockey Stadium 

St. Joseph Church 

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BUDAYA 

JALAN ELLIS 

Amphitheatre 

St. Peter’s Church 

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Kuching South City 

Council (MBKS) 

J A L A N D A T U K 

Sarawak Club 

(JALAN CENTRAL BARAT) 

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JALAN BADRUDDIN 

JALAN TAN SRI ONG KEE HUI 

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Planetarium 

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JALAN SIMPANG TIGA 

CROOKSHANK 

JALAN BAMPFYLDE 

JALAN PALM 

JALAN 

JALAN TUN ABANG HAJI OPENG 

Police 

Contingent HQ 

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to Magenta 

SRB Chung 

Hua No. 4 

Tunku Putra 

International 

School 

H 

Land & Survey 

Divisional Office Intan 

Civic Centre 

H 

Kua Ning 

Temple 

hodist Church 

Police 

Station 

Sarakraf Pavilion 

JALAN PISANG 

Kuching Area 

JALAN CH AWAN 

H 

JALAN MENDU 

Green Road 

Secondary 

School 

General Hospital 

LEGENDS 

Baptist Church 

Shop House / Office 

Food Outlet / Restaurant 

/ Entertainment Outlet 


H Hotel / Motel 

Sarawak Transport Co. 

Station 

Kuching Matang 

Transport 

Visitors’ Information 

Centre 

Sarawak Tourism 

Federation 

Tourism Malaysia 

Office 

Chin Lian Long 

Petra Jaya Transport 

Taxi Station 

Sarawak Craft Council 

Shopping Complex 

OTHER ENQUIRIES (KUCHING) 

JALAN TUN ABDUL RAHMAN 

To Pending To Kuching 

To Kuching To Satok & Kuching 

Batu Kawah Road 

To Serian 

Sherip Mashor Road 

Laksamana Road 

Tourism Malaysia-Sarawak 082-246575 / 246775 

Infoline 1300-88- 

5050 

Sarawak Tourism Board 082-423600 

MAS Office 082-244144 / 246622 

Air Asia 082-283222 

KCH International Airport 082-454255 / 454242 

Immigration Department 082-245661 / 230280 

Custom 082-333133 

24-hour Public Service Line 082-555999 

Taxi Service 082-480000 / 341818 

Police Station 082-245522 / 999 / 

241222 

Traffic Police 082-241133 

JPJ 082-258811 / 628700 

DBKU 082-446688 

MBKS 082-238080 / 242311 

Telekom 082-429191 / 255994 

Post Office 082-244141 / 339937 

Normah Medical Centre 082-440055 

General Hospital 082-230689 / 257855 

Padawan Council 082-615566 

SESCO 082-333111 

Kuching Water Board 082-240371 

BOMBA (Fire Brigade) 082-241033 / 994 / 

417712 

Rescue 991 082-256685 

JKR 082-203100 

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Petra Jaya Area 

Stadium Negeri 

Kraftangan Malaysia 

To Santubong, 

Damai Beach 

Stadium Sarawak 

dBku 

(Cat Museum) 

Stadium 

Perpaduan 

JALAN BAKO 

SESCO 

Sarawak 

State 

library 

State 

Jamek 

Mosque 

Bulatan Datu Haji 

Mohammad bin Salleh 

JALAN SEMARIANG 

Bulatan Datu Haji 

Sulaiman bin Haji Taha 

Normah 

Medical Centre 

Baitul 

Makmur 

Building 

JALAN ISTANA 

RAHMAN 

JALAN TUN ABDUL 

JALAN ISTANA 

To Matang 

JALAN DEMAK 

Bulatan D P 

Abang Hj. Abdillah 

JALAN MATANG 

Bank / Money Changer 

Kuching Court 

Bulatan Datu Temenggong 

Abang Kipali bin Abang Akip 

Dewan Undangan 

Negeri 

Astana 

JALAN SEMARAK 

Kampung 

Surabaya Kampung Panglima 

Seman Lama 

Kampung 

Gersik 

Kampung 

Boyan 

fort Margherita 

Kampung 

Semarang 

Kampung 

Pulo Hilir 

S A R A W A K R i V 

Water 

Kuching 

f r ont 

Kuching 2nd Bridge 

(Tanah Puteh) 

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&Kuching 

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To Kuching 

Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul 

Rahman Bridge 

JALAN SATOK 

Jalan Upland 

To Hui Sing, 3rd Mile & Batu Kawa To 3rd Mile & Batu Kawa 

To 7 Mile 

To Batu Kawah New 

Township (MJC) 

Airport Road 

Simpang Tiga Road 

Tun Jugah Road 

Penrisen Road 

Bulatan 

Perpaduan 

To Airport 

Police 

Station 

Green Road 

RH Plaza 

MAONG 

MARKET 

King 

Centre 

Keretapi Road 

Tun Razak Road 

Blessed 

Sacrement 

Church 

Police 

Station 

Penrisen Road 

Jade Pot Tea House 

Nexis 

Tiang’s Cafe 

Ruby 

Buddist 

Temple 

Kartini 

TABUAN 

HEiGHTS 

BdC 

TABUAN 

HEiGHTS 

Green Road 

CENTRAL 

LAND 

Beauty Works 

Lorong BDC 

Rock Road 

Urat Mata Road 

friendship 

Garden 

Wisma Saberkas 

Rock Road 

Buddist 

Temple 

TABuAn JAyA 

CoMMeRCiAl CenTRe 

Methodist 

Church 

Rock Road Seafood 

Restorant 

To Kota Samarahan 



Rojak Kuchei 

Buddist 

Temple 

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Tabuan Jaya 

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BDC & Airport 

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Complex 

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Changer 

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Centre 

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Wildlife Office 

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MARinA PARk 

SRK Syed Othman 


Waterfront 

OTHER ENQUIRIES (MIRI) 

J A L A N M E R P A T I 

Miri Waterfront 

Commercial Centre 

Mini 

Indoor 

Stadium 

AT-Taqwa Mosque 

Multi-Storey 

Car Park 

Pustaka Miri 

Federal Complex 

Immigration 

Department 

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Soon Hup 

Shoping Complex 

Public 

Swimming 

Pool 

Miri City fan 

Telekom 

Imperial Mall 

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Centre, Miri 

Visitors’ Information 085-615181 

Counter, Miri Airport 

Airport Office 085-614144 

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Flight Information 085-615433 

Customs 

J A L A N P O S T 

J A L A N P A R R Y 

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J A L A N K 

Flower Garden 

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J A L A N H A J I L A M P A M 

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J A L A N M E R B A U 

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Malaysia 

Airlines 

B E N D A H A 

Air Asia 085-438022 

085-429677 

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Persiaran Kabor 

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Sin Liang 

Supermarket 

Fish Market 

Tua Pek Kong Temple 

Dewan Suarah Miri 

J A L A N S Y L V I A 

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Miri High Court 

J A L A N B E N D A H A R A 

J A L A N M E R D U 

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Miri Central 

Merket 

Hornbill Skyways 085-611066 

Immigration Department 085-442112 

Custom & Excise 085-433611 

Department 085-433351 

Police Headquarters 085-432533 

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SRK Bintang 

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Miri Heritage 

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Miri City 

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Hawker 

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Wisma Pelita 

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Fire 

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To Airport 

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Miri Police Central 085-433222 

Station 085-433677 

Miri Post Office 085-433423 

Telekom 085-424977 

Taxi Station 085-432277 

National Park & 085-436637 

Wildlife Office 

Visa & Entry Permit 085-442104 

Section 

Ambulance 085-420033 

Fire & Rescue 994 

Miri General Hospital 085-420033 

Polyclinic 085-412322 

Miri Area 

Ristorante Beccari 

17 th – 22 nd December | 5 course 

Italian Christmas Set Meal 

RM 68 ++ per person 

* Complimentary party packs and a bottle of wine for 

booking of 10 persons and above with full pre-payment. 

23 rd & 30 th December | The Great Sunday 

Festive Feast 

| 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. 

RM 59 ++ (adult) 

RM 25 ++ (child) 

Festive Celebrations 

Aurora Court 

24 th December | Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner 

| 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. 



* Christmas carol, Santa’s treat & party pack inclusive 

25 th December | Christmas Day Brunch 

| 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. 



* Santa’s treat & party pack inclusive 

24 th December | Christmas Eve Italian 

Buffet Dinner | 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. 




31 st December | New Year Eve Dinner 

& Dance | 7.30 p.m. onwards 



* Deluxe 5 course Italian set dinner / * Live band 

entertainment / * New Year Eve Countdown / * Party 

pack inclusive 

Victoria Arms 

Live band entertainment by GROOVE 

COMPANY, our resident band and 

in-house DJ. 

21 st December | Christmas Ladies 

Nite Party | 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. 

RM 15 nett cover charge inclusive of party 

pack and Santa’s hat 

* Free flow of selected beverages / * 50% discount 

on food / * Ladies only 

24 th December | Christmas Eve Traditional 

English Set Dinner | 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. 

RM 55 ++ per person 


www.merdekapalace.com 


At Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites 

25 th December | Christmas Day Buffet Dinner 

| 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. 



* Santa’s treat & party pack inclusive 

31 st December | New Year Eve Buffet Dinner 

| 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. 



* Party pack inclusive 

24 th December | Christmas Eve Party 

| 9.00 p.m. onwards 

RM 40 nett cover charge inclusive of first drink 


28 th December | Ladies Night Finale 2007 

| 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. 

RM 15 nett cover charge 

* Free flow of selected beverages / * 50% discount 

on food / * Ladies only 

31 st December | New Year Eve 

Countdown Party | 9.00 p.m. onwards 

RM 55 nett cover charge inclusive of 

first drink 


Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Telephone: 6 082 258000 Facsimile: 6 082 425400 E-mail: info@merdekapalace.com 

22 KuchingTalkOct-Dec2007 Oct-Dec2007KuchingTalk 23



Tebaloi 

The sago snack that is right for any occasion 

Visitors to Sarawak who have been to the annual Kaul festival 

in Mukah, a coastal village in the central region usually comes 

away with packages of tebaloi, the sago cracker snack that’s 

just ideal for any occasion. Mukah is well known as the main 

tebaloi producing area in Sarawak and in fact, the most 

famous location for its production. 

Crispy and tasty, the main ingredients are sago flour, 

freshly grated coconut and sugar, baked to a golden 

brown colour and packed in plastic or aluminum foil. Due 

to the popular demand, there are hordes of producers in 

the market all claiming to be the best. Now, for discerning 

customers, the easiest way to detect quality and choice 

tebaloi is to look for the packages with the Sarawak Best 

logo. This particular product has been certified by the 

State Government through the Ministry of Modernisation 

of Agriculture Sarawak and the Department of Agriculture 

Sarawak which is the main organisation that provides 

assistance to women in business enterprises. Food Small 

Industry is the branch that promotes women entrepreneurs 

in the state in cottage industries to small and medium size 

enterprises. 

To qualify for the Sarawak Best certification, the producers 

have to undergo very stringent checks and procedures and 

are regularly monitored to ensure that the standards of their 

products are maintained at the highest level. For tebaloi 

producers, the cottage industry has moved to the semi 

automated stage of using machines to do most of the manual 

tasks and modern ovens to ensure the right temperatures for 

the baking process. Following Good Manufacturing Practices, 

the grated coconuts are mixed with the sago flour before the 

mixture is flattened on a container with banana leaves at its 

base. Connoisseurs insist that without the banana leaves the 

taste of the original tebaloi is just not right! 

Currently, these Sarawak Best tebaloi are available at the 

WEDA choice centre and even at the Kuching International 

Airport outlet. Depending on the type of packing, the cost 

ranges from RM1.00 to RM3.50 each. They also make ideal 

gifts as the crunchy snacks make every occasion a pleasure to 

share it with friends and talk about your Sarawak adventure! 

Kuih 

Cincin 

Traditional snack made 

with the goodness of nipah palm sugar 

Among the most popular item as gifts or souvenirs to take 

back from Sarawak is the Kuih Cincin or ring crackers. Made 

from the wholesome goodness of nipah palm sugar as the 

main base ingredient, it is processed without any chemical 

additives or preservatives and so the natural taste just lingers 

in the mouth after the first bite. 

When planning to buy this snack, again the rule of thumb 

is to look for the Sarawak Best logo on the package. This is 

your assurance that the products have been certified by the 

State Government through the Ministry of Modernisation 

of Agriculture Sarawak and the Department of Agriculture 

Sarawak which is the main organisation that provides 

assistance to women in business enterprises. The main 

producing centers are in Kuching and the WEDA Choice 

Centre is the main outlet for the product. Alternatively 

it is also found in some tourism markets as well as at 

the Kuching International Airport and prices range from 

RM3.00 to RM20.00, depending on the content amount 

and size. 

Produced under Good Manufacturing Practices, the nipah 

palm sugar is cooked and mixed with other ingredients 

before being laid out on a dough sheeter where the 

moulding process takes place. The final part is the frying 

of the Kuih Cincin before the final packaging takes place. 

Throughout the process, care is taken to ensure that a 

clean environment is observed in the machine operated 

outlet. Traditional producers employ manual methods 

which are at times unhygienic and slow and the consistency 

of the product is not there. By choosing the Sarawak Best 

packaged products, buyers can be sure that they will 

always get quality products at reasonable prices. 

Department Of Agriculture Sarawak • 12-17 Floor, Menara Pelita, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, 

Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 495146 / 447841 Fax: (6) 082 443017 Website: www.doa.sarawak.gov.my 


Department Of Agriculture Sarawak • 12-17 Floor, Menara Pelita, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, 

Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 495146 / 447841 Fax: (6) 082 443017 Website: www.doa.sarawak.gov.my 



Rice is life 

Management & Staff of 

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express their best wishes to all 

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As the leader of rice business in Malaysia, it is within our 

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of energy and nutrition, thus it becomes our obligation 

and commitment in ensuring the best quality of rice in the 

market and for this we introduce PILIHAN BERNAS. 

What Is Pilihan Bernas 

PILIHAN BERNAS is a brand development in the form of 

product endorsement engineered by BERNAS. The main 

objective of this program is to provide the best quality 

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And Makes You A Smart Consumer 

BERNAS, in collaboration with University Putra Malaysia 

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& 

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When you are eating keropok, there is no hiding from 

anyone, especially if in the house as the aroma of the prawn 

or fish crackers just spread all over the surrounding area. 

Made usually from fish and prawn, keropok or commonly 

referred to by Westerners as prawn/fish crackers, the 

snack used to be only served during festive occasions 

like Chinese New Year celebrations when guests come 

to visit. However, with the rise of the snack industry all 

over the world, this traditional snack has slowly but surely 

become one of the favourite snacks among young people. 

It can usually be found in schools, grocery shops and food 

outlets, and even some restaurants serve these crackers 

as part of their appetizers to set customers on the ‘eating 

mood!’ 

Sarawak Keropok is a brand name as far as quality 

keropok is concerned; this title comes from its long 

established record as supplier of high quality prawn and 

fish crackers. What started out as a hobby back in 1973 

by the grand mother of Choo Cheng Joo to pass time and 

also to provide nourishing food for the family has since 

flourished into a factory whereby some of the best 

keropok can be found. Known for her fussy nature of 

only using the freshest ingredients in making keropok, 

grandma Choo always demanded to get the freshest fish 

and prawns available before making her keropok. She 

would share her crackers with neighbours and friends and 

soon word spread around that she made really good and 

tasty keropok! The rest as they say is history. 

Keropok 

Sarawak 


Crackers that 

tickles the taste buds! 

Operating from its factory outlet in the city, Sarawak 

Keropok is now synonymous with quality keropok which 

is in great demand from all over the state. Still sticking 

to the tried and proven recipe of only using the freshest 

ingredients, the Choo family that runs the factory ensures 

that even with the constant high demand, this particular 

aspect of the brand name will not be compromised. 

Unlike in the past when everything had to be done 

manually by the old lady, today’s production of keropok 

is almost produced entirely by machines that ensure 

quality and consistency demanded by the modern 

marketing standards. Initially the products were sold only 

in specific outlets but demand has since surged and now 

they are found in supermarkets’ shelves. 

Freshly fried keropok should be kept no longer than 4 

months otherwise the taste will diminish and it is also not 

so fresh and so the advice is to make sure that when you 

buy keropok the next time, make sure that the expiry date 

is not near to the four months expiry date. For the Choo 

family, they have also included other types of crackers into 

the range of keropok available like yam, bananas and 

others like crispy pepper anchovies, hot sesame peanut, 

cereal peanuts, ready salted peanuts and many more. . 

For inquiries please contact: Heelim Trading, 26 Jalan 

Deshon, 93100 Kuching Tel: (6) 082 688686. 

HealthTalk 

Benefiting from 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 

Biolife Health and Therapeutic Centre 

Oxygen is the source of life on earth and in human, it is vital for the 

bodily functions; in fact, some ninety percent of the energy produced 

by the body comes from oxygen alone with the rest from the food 

we eat. Furthermore, the nasty viruses, toxins, bacteria, parasites 

cannot survive in an oxygen rich environment. Hence, increasing 

the body’s blood plasma oxygen content will greatly assist the body 

in its daily functions, especially for those who are into sports, 

suffering from allergies, sleeping disorders to jetlag fatigue. 

To increase the oxygen content of the blood, there is now a therapy 

available locally; the Biolife Health and Therapeutic Centre provides 

this service to all. Comprising of a specially designed inflatable chamber, 

the air supplied to it is filtered with additional oxygen concentrator 

which will allow for the body to absorb the oxygen into the blood 

stream. A state-of-the-art Vitaeris 320 chamber is currently the best 

choice available in the various types 

of mild hyperbaric chambers. 

Many who have gone through 

the hyperbaric chamber experience 

acknowledge that they feel better 

overall, with more energy, strength 

and endurance. The 60 minute 

treatment generates calmness and 

relieves the tension and stress of the 

body while strengthening the heart 

and lungs which in turn detoxifies 

the blood and supports the immune system. All these lead to 

heighten concentration, alertness and memory while promoting 

healing and counters aging. It also certainly speeds up the recovery 

process of plastic or cosmetic surgery and found to be highly 

suitable for those suffering from Alzheimer, Parkinson, brain 

dysfunctions and other disorders. 

There are no restrictions on one’s activities after undergoing the 

hyperbaric therapy; you can continue normally with everyday activities 

and eat or drink straight away. This is highly recommended 

for those who are highly stressed out by their work or 

surroundings, those who consume a lot of alcohol on a 

regular basis and those who exercise heavily. In the 

ever increasing pollution of the air we breathe in 

from exhausts fumes to factory emissions and 

deforestation, our body needs to be recharged 

with a dose of oxygen rich air and the hyperbaric 

therapy is one way to safely do so. 

For more information on hyperbaric oxygen therapy 

using the oxygen chambers, contact the experts 

at Biolife Health and Therapeutic Centre at 

Tel: (6) 082 454003 or (6) 082 570485 




Finishing Point 

Padawan 

River Safari 

2007 

Adventure and fun 

for everyone ! 

Borneo Games 

Games of friendship and solidarity 

From November 19 – 25 this year in Kuching, there is a special 

sport event taking place in various venues around the city. 

The Borneo Games is making a comeback to Kuching where 

twelve sporting events comprising badminton, football, 

hockey, track and field, lawn bowling, sepak takraw, tennis, 

tenpin bowling, futsal, snooker, gasing and blowpipe 

shooting will be competed in. Unlike other sporting events, 

Borneo Games is participated by countries and states in the 

island of Borneo which include Brunei, Kalimantan Indonesia, 

Federal Territory of Labuan, Sabah and Sarawak. For this 

edition, Terengganu has also been invited as the state will be 

hosting the 2008 SUKMA games. 

The host for this edition of the Borneo Games here is the 

Ministry of Social Development and Urbanisation Sarawak 

which is headed by its Minister, Dato Sri William Mawan 

Ikom, who is also the games management committee 

chairman. He has expressed optimism that the games this 

year will see more competitiveness amongst the 2000 

sportsmen and women who are expected to take part in 

the various events even though the main aim of the games 

is to foster closer relationship and enhancing bilateral ties 

between the teams and uplift the standard of athletes. 

Interestingly, the first Borneo Games were held in 1954 and 

participated by Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak athletes only. The 

event continued to be hosted on a regular basis during the 

60s but were suspended in the 70s due to budget constraints 


and other factors. The revival of the games was first mooted 

by Dato Sri William Mawan Ikom to the Sabah sports minister 

in 2004 and received positive response from Brunei and also 

Labuan. Towards this end, the committees meeting in 2005 

agreed to hold the Games on a two-year rotation with the 

various participating countries, states, taking turns to host the 

event, with Sabah kicking off the event in December 2005. It 

was then also agreed that the next host would be Sarawak in 

2007 and Brunei in 2009 and Labuan in 2011. 

Certainly, the games would not be complete without a 

sample of some of the traditional display of cultures and 

culinary delights of the host and participants in this year’s 

event in Kuching will get a sample of these during the 

games. It will also give the participants an opportunity to 

see the various parts of the city and to enjoy the hospitality 

that is prevalent in Sarawak. Make a date during this time 

to watch the various events and strike up a friend from one 

of our neighboring states and countries. 


Ministry Of Social Development & Urbanisation 

3 rd Floor, Bangunan Baitul Makmur, Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Tel: (6) 082 440441 Fax: (6) 082 446360 

ROAD RIVER / STREAM 

Starting Point 

Picture yourself in a bamboo raft with family or friends 

cruising down a river and surrounded by the beautiful 

scenery of nature all the way. That’s basically what the 

Padawan-River Safari 2007 is about, a chance to get 

close to nature, enjoy its wealth and possibly win 

attractive prizes too! Comprising of both bamboo rafts 

and kayak categories, the event is divided into Men 

and Ladies Open for rafting while the Kayak is an open 

category only to be held on 21 st October starting at 

Kampung Danu and ending at Kampung Git, a total of 

approximately 16km in the Padawan area. 

The main reason why many participants come back for 

this river safari is the great scenery and the chance to get 

close up to nature along the ride down the river. With 

dense forest lining either side of the river bank, the huge 

outcrops of rocks at various stretches of the river are a 

For more information, please contact the organisers at: 

marvel to see. The water is relatively clean and of varying 

depths and participants can experience the Giam Rapids 

as part of the thrill of the river ride. It would be very 

difficult and costly for anyone to experience this river ride 

on their own and so this safari is the opportune time to 

enjoy nature’s bounty here. 

Organised by the Padawan Municipal Council, this 

year’s race promises even more fun with a host of other 

activities. There will be an open sale at Kampung Danu 

on 20 th October while cultural shows and live band 

performances will be held during the evening for the 

entertainment of the participants at both kampungs. 

Register yourself or team at Padawan Municipal Council 

today as the event is on a first come first served basis 

and there is a limit to the number of teams eligible to 

participate. 

Padawan Municipal Council • Kota Padawan Kuching, Sarawak. Mr. Rangen Jamang/Mr. Barry Wong at: 

(6) 082 615566 Fax: (6) 082 611832 Email: mpp@tm.net.my Website: www.mpp.gov.my 




Trendy Wear 

for Today’s Fashion Statement 

@Cocoon’s choices of quality 

clothes, be it silk to cotton and others, are 

all carefully selected for both comfort and 

fine workmanship. Located at 3 rd level, 

Tun Jugah Centre in the heart of the city, 

their trendy fashion is always changing 

with new arrivals, including accessories like 

necklaces and belts. 

Want a glimpse of the latest fashion trends hitting 

the city Head for Cozzi boutique at Jalan Padungan, 

in the heart of the city where you can be assured 

of a regular supply of the most trendy wear for 

women. The reason is simple - the boutique gets 

fresh supplies every week from Singapore, Thailand, 

Taiwan and Hong Kong so chances are you will likely 

find one that is just right for you. What’s more, you 

can even request them to get the styles and materials 

that suit your taste and budget. 

Most boutiques get supplies from fixed sources with limited 

choices for customers. This is Cozzi’s main difference; it only 

gets those which are among the latest to hit the fashion capitals 

of the world and at affordable prices too. As acquaintances 

are established, you will even be informed of the latest arrivals 

or having your choice of dress specially picked and delivered 

here! 

So, if new fashion is your thing, Cozzi is the place for you. In 

addition, the boutique also carries accessories that will add to the 

beauty of your wear and give you that special glow among friends. 

In fact, these little additional pieces often get conversation going 

and building more ties in business and friendship circles. 

Take a closer look at the blouses, skirts, pants or dresses on 

display and assure yourself that the intricate stitching and cuttings 

make these clothes a pleasure to wear and look good in. In 

fact, many of the creations in the shop have Japanese and 

Korean inspired designs which are bold and outstanding 

yet feminine in look. Perfect as office wear or at events and 

parties with the accessories, these limited editions clothes 

are continuously replenished to give trend setters the choice 

they want. 

Cut here 

Drop by at ie@Cocoon and browse through the collection; you 

will probably want to try as many as possible to make sure that 

the choices are just the right ones for you! 

level 3, Lot 308-309, Tun Jugah, 

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 

93100 Kuching, Sarawak. 

Tel: (6) 082 232822 

Email: ivypgmt@yahoo.com 


RM20 

Voucher 

Terms & Conditions: 

• Applicable for purchases above RM88 on normal priced items. 

• Rebate of RM2.00 for vehicles parked at Tun Jugah parking bay. 

• Valid till 31 st December 2007. 

COZZI boutique • 1 st Floor, No. 35, Padungan Road 

(operates daily from 10am to 9pm) Tel: (6) 082 238655 


LocalTalk 

ResortTalk 

your partner in 

the sky over Sarawak 

Special promotions for holiday seasons! 

Travelling in Sarawak is most convenient 

by air as distances between cities and 

towns are far apart and some even 

inaccessible by roads or rivers. This is 

where Hornbill Skyways, Sarawak’s own 

regional and domestic air services 

provider, stands head and shoulders 

over others. With thirty years experience 

in serving the rural air services routes 

and a fleet of fixed wing aircrafts and 

helicopters, Hornbill Skyways is often 

the only means to reach some of these 

places and people, including essential 

medical services. 

Operating on the basis of providing 

services for the people rather than pure 

business principles, Hornbill Skyways 

has been assisting the Lands and Surveys 

team as well as the Environmental 

Department in carrying out many of 

their tasks as well as the Elections 

Commission, Tourism Board, Sesco and 

many others over the years. Its record 

of over 130,000 flying hours bears 

testimony to its reliability and dedication 

to the job at hand, especially the over 

120 staff members serving in the 

different sections of the company. 

Currently, Hornbill Skyways operates 

from Kuching International Airport where 

its headquarters is. It also maintains a 

hangar in Miri to serve the northern parts 

of the state. Meticulous in upgrading its 

existing aircrafts and helicopters, Hornbill 

Skyways is optimistic that the emergence 

of the BIMP-EAGA growth area and 

trade will spur more travels between the 

participating nations while the oil and 

gas industries continue to be potential 

markets to tap into for further growth. 

There is no doubt of the need to 

maintain this domestic air service 

provider in Sarawak given the vastness 

of the state and scattered distribution 

of population centres in many remote 

areas. Socio-economic growth in many 

such areas is dependent on this essential 

service while cultural ties are maintained 

in this multi-racial state. Hornbill Skyways 

is your link to Sarawak and its vast 

hinterland of people and resources. 

In conjunction with the upcoming holiday 

seasons of the Hari Raya, Christmas and 

New Year, treat your family to a vacation at 

Santubong Resort at the Damai peninsula just 

outside Kuching City. During these festive 

occasions the resort is always a favourite spot 

for families to spend quality time together in 

the quiet surroundings of the resort like leisure 

walks on the beach, watching the setting 

sun in the late evenings or just frolicking in 

the swimming pool with the children. As the 

resort provides a full range of services ranging 

from food to personal needs, you can just 

spend the whole day enjoying yourself and 

relaxing as breakfast, lunch and dinner are 

served at its Café Gunung and restaurant. 

Located on a 25-acre lot, the spacious resort 

has 380 suites, chalet-type rooms and 

functions rooms that can accommodate 1400 

guests at any one session. For this coming 

Raya special, the Deluxe Queen Room is 

priced at RM172.50 per night only while the 

Deluxe King Room is only at RM138 with 

breakfast for two for either choice of room. 

This special offer is for the period from 12 th -15 th 

October 2007 and to avoid disappointment, 

make your bookings early! For those planning 

to come for the Christmas and New Year 

period, the Deluxe Queen Rooms will be 

going for RM172.50 per night while the 

Deluxe King Room will be at RM138 only, 

inclusive of breakfast for two for either choices 

of room. The validity period for this special 

promotion is from 24 th December 2007 to 

1 st January 2008 only. City folks are known 

to have the habit of going out of the city for 

these festive seasons and so it is advisable to 

confirm your bookings early to ensure that 

you and your family enjoy the holidays. 

For those not from Kuching, Santubong Resort 

is a beachfront property just next to the 

18-hole Damai Golf and Country Club and it 

also has facilities for outdoor activities like 

tennis, mini football field, obstacle course and 

a gymnasium. Sitting at the foothills of the 

majestic Santubong mountain, it is surrounded 

by greens as the garden is well maintained to 

provide that aesthetic look and atmosphere 

to the resort. This exclusive setting also 

makes the resort a favourite place for private 

functions like weddings, corporate seminars 

and team-building activities and for the more 

adventurous, there is always the climb up the 

mount Santubong for a rigorous test of both 

stamina and physical challenge. The reward is 

an awe inspiring view of the surrounding 

landscape of the peninsular from the top! 


Hornbill Skyways Sdn. Bhd. • North Pan Hangar, Kuching International Airport, P.O. Box 1387, 93728 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 455737 

Fax: (6) 082 455710 (Marketing Dept.) / (6) 082 455736 (General) | Miri Base, Miri International Airport, P.O. Box 1702, 98008 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Tel: (6) 085 611066 / 614220 Fax: (6) 085 614066 Email: marketing@hornbillskyways.com 


For further information, please contact: 

Santubong Kuching Resort | Jalan Pantai Damai, Santubong, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 846888 Fax: (6) 082 846666 

Email: skresort@po.jaring.my 


PeopleTalk 

f i l m review 

Tel: 6 082 234 077 

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(not applicable for male and public holiday) 

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Wednesday | Movie Day, Ticket only RM5 / RM6 

(not applicable for movie marked (“) and public holiday) 

*All booked tickets must be collected 45 min before show times. 

Coming from a family of artisans in the ceramic industry, 

Gerald has been exposed to art forms since an early age and 

it is no wonder that he has that artistic flair when it comes 

to things dealing with art. An accomplished painter in his 

own right, this third generation ceramic artisan has been 

instrumental in bringing ceramic art into a new dimension 

with creations of dining sets from the combination of wood, 

ceramic and glass into tables and chairs, murals, gifts sets and 

works of art using ceramic as the base. Currently as Company 

Manager of Sarakraf Sdn Bhd, Gerald has his hands full in 

overseeing the coming of age of the Pavilion. There artists 

showcase their skills in weaving, ceramic art and painting to 

visitors as well as sampling local cuisines with a touch of 

cultural dance amidst the fine selection of souvenir items on 

sale at the quaint colonial style building where it is housed in. 

“What Sarakraf is trying to do is to promote the local arts 

industry in its many styles and forms; that is why there are 

baskets, beads to pua kumbu on sale here apart from the 

assortment of others,” he began. “Of all the states in the 

country, Sarawak probably has the most diversified groups of 

ethnic people and their cultures which make us a treasure 

throve of native designs and art forms, something that we 

should capitalise on for our own people and also to ensure 

that these different cultures and arts remain alive for the 

future. “At the same time, I feel that the private sector need 

to work closely with the government to overcome some of 

the problems we are facing in developing the industry here 

and they should not be dependent on the government to 

bring the industry to a new level,” Gerald opined. 


Gerald 

Goh 

Company Manager, Sarakraf Sdn. Bhd. 

It should be noted that the Pavilion is also a place where foot 

massage is also available, something which was brought in to 

highlight the traditional ways of soothing tired feet using local 

herbs and oils. “This is also one of the ways that we are trying 

to bring more locals into the industry and giving them a new 

direction to venture into as entrepreneurs in their own right,” 

he added. As a board member of the Blind Centre in Kuching, 

he is fully aware of the need to find new ways for some of 

these talented masseurs to earn a living on their own and 

this art form is something that the blind could be good at. In 

addition, Gerald is also the vice president of the Sarawak 

Arts Society, Secretary General of Sarawak Handicrafts and 

Souvenir Association and also served as a board member 

of Kraftangan Malaysia. Busy as he is with his daily 

managerial tasks, Gerald still tries to find time to do his 

paintings, something which he yearns to do more but always 

had to be put off due to other commitments. 

“Understandably, it is still difficult to make a living as an 

artist here, especially since the society is still not at that level 

where such skills are fully appreciated. Only some, in fact a 

select few artists, make a living from their arts pieces here 

and so it is quite a task in trying to convince young people 

to pick up the skills in the arts and crafts industry as a way 

of making a living. Sadly I see that some of the arts forms 

are rapidly dying away and there is so little that we can do 

about that. In a way we are losing some of our local cultures 

with the demise of these artists and artisans so the need 

to bring up the industry is really crucial to preserving our 

heritage for the future generations.” 

The Seeker : 

The Dark Is Rising 

Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, 

Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation 

Rated: PG On Cineplex: 4 October 

2007 

An 11-year-old boy discovers that 

he is the last member of a group 

of immortals dedicated to fighting 

dark forces of evil. As he uncovers 

a series of clues, some dating back 

to biblical times, the boy also 

discovers the future of the world 

rests in his hands. 

The Resident Evil: Extinction 

Genre: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Horror, Adaptation and 

Sequel Rated: PG-13 On Cineplex: 4 October 2007 

Alice, now in hiding in the Nevada 

desert, once again joins forces with 

Carlos Olivera and L.J., along with 

new survivors Claire, K-Mart and 

Nurse Betty to try to eliminate 

the deadly virus that threatens to 

make every human being undead... 

and to seek justice. Since being 

captured by the Umbrella Corporation, 

Alice has been subjected 

to biogenic experimentation and 

becomes genetically altered, with 

super-human strengths, senses 

and dexterity. 

B O O K s & C D Review 

The Sarawakiana Series 

– Sarawak Artists / Culture & Heritage – 

Discover Sarawak – Tan Wei Kheng 

Mary Ann’s Tan Wei Kheng - Discover Sarawak entices readers to further pursue more 

knowledge on this unusual portrait artist from Marudi, one of the coastal towns on the 

northern fringe of the state. Known primarily for his detailed capture of the Orang Ulu people 

in portrait style, Wei Kheng’s art pieces certainly captures the essence of these rural 

folks in their traditional attire and settings. Having travelled into the interior areas to capture 

these images, the paintings reflect all the fine details that one would expect from a 

photograph but all these are on canvas and a collector’s item. Considering that the artist 

was a self taught one, the potent skill of this artist is well displayed for all to see. 

Lions For Lambs 

Genre: Drama and Politics/Religion 

Rated: PG-13 On Cineplex: 8 

November 2007 

Two determined students at 

a West Coast University, Arian 

and Ernest, follow the inspiration 

of their idealistic professor, Dr. 

Malley, and attempt to do 

something important with their 

lives. But when the two make the 

bold decision to join the battle 

in Afghanistan, Malley is both 

moved and distraught. Now, as Arian and Ernest fight for survival in 

the field, they become the string that binds together two disparate 

stories on opposite sides of America. 

The Golden Compass 

Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/ 

Fantasy and Adaptation Rated: PG On Cineplex: 

6 December 2007 

Lyra Belacqua is an orphan who 

lives happily in Jordan College, 

Oxford, playing with local boys 

and terrorizing the professors. 

However, when Lyra overhears 

scholars discussing a plot against 

her uncle, Lord Asriel, centering 

around a mysterious substance 

called Dust, her curiosity is roused. 

Soon Lyra is in over her head as she 

uncovers a frightening plot and a 

whole new world of possibilities. 

SARAWAK STATE LIBRARY 

Jalan Pustaka, Off Jalan Stadium, 93050 Petra Jaya, 

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 6 082 442000 

Fax: 6 082 449944 www.pustaka-sarawak.com 

The Sarawakiana Series is a series of custom made interactive CD-ROM with written supplement, which gives the local and the tourist 

alike, a glimpse of the State’s rich and diverse heritage. It covers everything from history, race, culture, belief and tradition. All based 

on thorough research and studies, the multimedia CD insures that future generations can have access to this information. Each series 

is priced at RM60.00 

Contact person: Syeeida Ali Hussein | Email: syeeidah@sarawaknet.gov.my 

Sarawak Malay Culture – Traditional Malay Wedding: “Nikah” 

In an effort to record the traditions of the Malays in Sarawak, this booklet by Zaferi Borhan Mohamad 

carefully guides the reader on the many aspects of a traditional Malay wedding, Sarawak style. 

While most people are only aware of one type of wedding, the book points out that actually 

four types of marriages are observed with only one, permissible marriage the one that couples 

should aspire for. 


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What’sOn October – December 2007 

20 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER 

Sarawak Cultural ARTS & craft festival 

Venue: Sarawak Tourism Complex, Kuching 

21 OCTOBER 

Treasure hunt for road safety awareness 

Venue: Miri 

21 OCTOBER 

PADAWAN RIVER SAFARI 2007 

Venue: Padawan, Kuching 

25 - 28 OCTOBER 

MIRI INTERNATIONAL BEADS EXHIBITION 

Venue: Miri Handicraft Centre, Miri 

26 - 27 OCTOBER 

Ulu Baram White Water Rafting Challenge 

Venue: Kayan & Kenyah Village, Long Silat & Long Apu, Miri 

1 - 4 NOVEMBER 

BIMP-EAGA TRAVEL EXCHANGE – “Tourism 

and food fair” 

Venue: Permata Exhibition Centre, Kuching 

2 - 3 NOVEMBER 

Asia Pacific Marketing Conference 2007 

Venue: Unimas, Kuching 

19 - 25 November 

BORNEO GAMES 

Venue: Kuching 

30 November - 30 DECEMBER 

ART FEST 2007 

Venue: Galleria, Wesberly House, Kuching 

8 DECEMBER 

Nanyang wushu drum festival 

Venue: Kuching 

(Note: Event dates are subject to change without prior notice) For further enquiries, please contact: 

Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Tel: (6) 082 446688 • Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Tel: (6) 082 242311 • Padawan Municipal Council Tel: (6) 082 615566 

Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) Tel: (6) 082 423600 • Miri City Council (Tel: (6) 085 424111) • Sibu Municipal Council (Tel: (6) 084 333411) 

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During this Holy month of Ramadan, one 

of the greatest gifts for friends is the Holy 

Koran and at My Bookstore, you can 

find a choice of these beautiful books 

together with other Islamic books suitable 

for the occasion. Of course, these books 

and Raya cards are the perfect gift ideas 

for the festive occasion and if choosing 

the right title is a problem, you can always 

opt to give your love ones and friends our 

gift vouchers for them to come and select 

the books for themselves! 

Christmas is time for the children and our 

collection of children books caters to the 

different age groups among them. There 

are also great gift ideas that will light 

up the faces of these young ones inside 

our shop. So come around and browse 

through the collection. Better still, bring 

the children along and let them have the 

time of their life by going through the 

books and gifts on their own. 

Book reservations for the coming school 

year too can be done and avoid the hassle 

of getting the required texts during the 

last minute rush. If there are titles that 

you may want that are not carried in our 

selection, we can do the ordering for you 

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