The Cat City - KUCHING V 3.0 [Archive] - Page 9

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Would really like to meet you, you are one hell of a funny guy....

When you upload onto photobucket, you can choose the size of the oics that you want, big/small/medium....so test and see which is the best...

You staying in Kota Samarahan? I'm from Tabuan, with the new dual carriage way up to KS, I sure will arrive in school earlier, but it means I will have to endure months of dusty roads and construction detours...haiz....

Me funny??? hurm, i m just doing my job because :deadthrea . Arrive school earlier?? Are you a student or Lecturer Or a Teacher?? Meet me??? if you're a UiTM student, ok la because final exam is just around the corner. and yes i m staying at Samarahan...

OK, I'll try to upload with this...
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1538/dsc01786mq.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/dsc01786mq.jpg/)
:banana: My favorite evening snack.

I took this pic last May.
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4684/dsc00703nm.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dsc00703nm.jpg/)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/263/dsc00709s.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc00709s.jpg/)

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Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 12:03 PM

A miniature waterfall at a buddhist temple at Bako.
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The Temple at Bako.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4084/dsc00773hr.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/dsc00773hr.jpg/)http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/dsc00773hr.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img42/dsc00773hr.jpg/1/)

Masjid Jamek Petra Jaya interior.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2122/dsc01161m.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc01161m.jpg/)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01161m.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01161m.jpg/1/)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/183/dsc01165g.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc01165g.jpg/)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01165g.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01165g.jpg/1/)

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 12:06 PM

For you all information, i took all the picture using only my handhone camera...

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 12:08 PM

Drops of rains
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4892/dsc00966yn.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dsc00966yn.jpg/)

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 02:18 PM

fuitze89

October 18th, 2009, 03:10 PM

...Like build penghadang (What is penghadang in english heh??) along the road. ...

Penghadang = barrier??:lol:

triplex

October 18th, 2009, 03:27 PM

or road divider?? = pembahagi jalan

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 03:33 PM

An accident occur at Jalan Kuching-Serian today. I think this road really dengerous because soo many accident happened here. I think the government have to do something about this road. Like build penghadang (What is penghadang in english heh??) along the road. Making it like a highway because of the heavy traffic everyday at this road. Don't you all think so??

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/121/dsc01845m.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc01845m.jpg/)
Better i use both.

An accident occur at Jalan Kuching-Serian today. I think this road really dengerous because soo many accident happened here. I think the government have to do something about this road. Like building a ROAD BARRIER along the road. Making it like a highway because of the heavy traffic everyday at this road. Don't you all think so??

(Well, it's dosen't seem to fit the sentence.):ohno:

An accident occur at Jalan Kuching-Serian today. I think this road really dengerous because soo many accident happened here. I think the government have to do something about this road. Like building a ROAD DIVIDER along the road. Making it like a highway because of the heavy traffic everyday at this road. Don't you all think so??

(This seems to be ok. Well, at least i think it does.):banana:

oh ya, i forgot to add, when i took the pic, people are still inside the car.

triplex

October 18th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Quiroz

October 18th, 2009, 03:59 PM

:lol::lol::lol:

O___O :ohno:

But still theres a good news, The people inside the car are still alive, THANK GOD! I hate seeing other fellow Malaysian died in a crash.

Again, still bad news.
I m not sure wether all people inside the car are okay. Hope they are okay because i dont hear any crying from the car. :gaah:

kiko

October 19th, 2009, 01:23 AM

kiko

October 19th, 2009, 02:32 AM

Kuching seeks better security for waterfront

KUCHING: Kuching Waterfront, one of the tourist attractions in this city, needs more sophisticated security equipment such as closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, said the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foun*dation state branch chairman Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan.

The state Planning and Resource Management Minister said they would suggest to Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) to consider installing such devices.

“If possible, the equipment should be directly connected to the nearest police stations,” he told reporters after a social gathering organised by the foundation here yesterday.

Besides the Kuching Waterfront, there were several other areas that needed CCTVs, including areas under the Kuching South City Council (MBKs), said Awang Tengah.

He said the use of CCTVs could help check crime and ensure that this city was a safe place to live and visit.

Meanwhile, the crime rate in Sarawak has dropped by 6.82% in the first nine months of this year, with 9,205 cases compared to 9,879 over the same period last year.

However, serious crimes have increased from last year with 33 murder cases (25 cases last year), 155 rape cases (104) and 438 armed gang robbery cases (360). — Bernama

emzeti

October 19th, 2009, 03:04 AM

ohh. all the latest pics is really hugeeee....

emzeti

October 19th, 2009, 04:14 AM

just wanna share...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/4012822153_f5cab05ffd_b.jpg

arief_malaysia96

October 19th, 2009, 05:34 AM

Masjid Jamek Petra Jaya interior.
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2122/dsc01161m.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc01161m.jpg/)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01161m.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01161m.jpg/1/)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/183/dsc01165g.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/dsc01165g.jpg/)http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01165g.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img291/dsc01165g.jpg/1/)

like this moque...........................so beautiful lorh..........

fuitze89

October 19th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Better i use both.

An accident occur at Jalan Kuching-Serian today. I think this road really dengerous because soo many accident happened here. I think the government have to do something about this road. Like building a ROAD BARRIER along the road. Making it like a highway because of the heavy traffic everyday at this road. Don't you all think so??

(Well, it's dosen't seem to fit the sentence.):ohno:

An accident occur at Jalan Kuching-Serian today. I think this road really dengerous because soo many accident happened here. I think the government have to do something about this road. Like building a ROAD DIVIDER along the road. Making it like a highway because of the heavy traffic everyday at this road. Don't you all think so??

(This seems to be ok. Well, at least i think it does.):banana:

:lol::lol:
But then again, the drain in the pic IS the "road divider". They don't need to build a new road divider:lol::lol:.
Notice the divider only has the barrier on one side while another exposed side is just inviting cars to go swim in the drain.:ohno:
What they need to do is put another crash "barrier"/guard rail on the other side of the divider. But then again guard rails are not really safe: :ohno:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guard_rail#Automotive_safety
Perhaps the drain could go with some cover on the top...

kiko

October 19th, 2009, 07:33 AM

:lol::lol:
But then again, the drain in the pic IS the "road divider". They don't need to build a new road divider:lol::lol:. What they need to do is to put some cover on that drain...or put another crash "barrier"/guard rail on the other side of the divider.
Notice the divider only has the barrier on one side while another exposed side is just inviting cars to go swim in the drain.:ohno:

ha3..see tat to.

walking_coffee

October 19th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Quiroz! Many thanks for the pictures! You make Kuchingites who are away from their fair city that slight glimpse of home.

p.s. The upgrade of the Outer Ring Road/Kuching-Samarahan Highway was quite fast; now there's a nicer route to get around 7th Mile to go on the Kuching-Serian Highway/Road.

kealchg

October 19th, 2009, 08:46 AM

kiko

October 19th, 2009, 09:00 AM

kiko

October 19th, 2009, 09:09 AM

Transforming old DUN into a Drama Theatre Centre
LH CHENG

KUCHING: The former State Legislative Assembly complex may be turned into a Drama Theatre Centre, complete with a mobile stage built within its premises.Chief Minister Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud said he already had an idea for the proposed centre, and would implement it once “Sarawakians are capable of presenting continuous and viable drama performances.”
“The question now is how do we get the drama to be penned continuously?
“But, when we have overcome that, I will build a stage, a mobile stage at the back of the Banquet Hall of the former State Legislative Assembly complex,” he told Eastern Times after attending the Thanksgiving Concert of the State Education Department at the complex last Saturday evening.
He acknowledged that the time was not yet right to make Kuching a centre of culture and arts in Sarawak. He said he would only plan for such a role when there was enough talents.
“First, we have to build the feeding systems. So far, we have only been able to do singing, debating, and poetry-reading but things like drama are still at the formative stage,” he said.
He said that due to the need to equip people with skills and qualifications, students were often ‘overloaded’ by the education system. Thus, a longer time span was needed to develop culture and art.
“The culture aspect, especially for drama, will take some time to develop, but we have made a start, slowly but surely. In the old days, we usually had bangsawan (Malay drama performances) held every Hari Raya. We had lots of time on our hands then.
“We cannot have it (bangsawan) now because people just don’t give up time for it unless it is very good. Television has diverted our attention from such activities.
“But we have found a medium today – drama - which has been well received in many developed countries. It can be presented through musicals,” said Taib.
The Thanksgiving Concert last year and the one last Saturday evening, he said, was a starting point for further exploration of the cultural direction of Sarawak.
“We need to feel our way to see where the forum is, where all the races would gladly join in (drama) so that they can build something through which they can express their ideas of what they really love about Sarawak.
“I am not talking about politics here. I’m talking about how we grow up, how we feel, and how to find a common expression to convey what we have enjoyed and what inspires us.”
He said common expression had to be identified first and that would probably take time. The Thanksgiving Concert which had been held for two consecutive years, he said, was the right forum. He wanted something to develop from there.
“I think it is the best way to start - by getting all the teachers and others involved in shaping the mind of our young people - to move society in the same direction.

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 09:53 AM

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 09:58 AM

http://www.catscity.com.my/uploads/newbb/thumbs/1963_4adb2980c9bcd.jpgtaken from catscity.com.my, pic by webbie....

In the spirit of 1Malaysia, the Grand Cat is wearing Indian garment with a red dot on its forehead...not bad huh? Happy Deepavali!

Cat wearing saree... lol!
Cat wearing Baju kurung!
Cat wearing cheongsam!

By the way, is that cat statue is a male cat or female cat?

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 10:11 AM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=498634

Vote for Kuching!!! Eh, Kuching is not in the list... So Vote for KL instead!!

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 10:42 AM

:ohno:Tun Jugah
http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1446/dsc00528l.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/dsc00528l.jpg/)http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/dsc00528l.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img198/dsc00528l.jpg/1/)

Tun Jugah 2
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4869/dsc00529ba.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/dsc00529ba.jpg/)http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/dsc00529ba.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img35/dsc00529ba.jpg/1/)

Kuching Golden Triangle wannabe Kuching Golden Rectangle
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Riverside Shopping Complex, Why the R lights is not turned on huh? Sik bayar bil ka?
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Kuching Waterfront
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Riverside Majestic
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Sarawak River.
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Hilton Kuching
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Tourist Information centre
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Textile Museum
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Plaza Merdeka will raise slowly.
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A temple in the city. What is the tample's name huh?
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Kuching st.
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One of totems at waterfront which normally unnoticable by locals.
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Kuching Tune Hotel.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7646/dsc00591gw.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/dsc00591gw.jpg/)http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/dsc00591gw.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img11/dsc00591gw.jpg/1/)

Kuching waterfront is now nore alive than before, especially during weekends. I went to Waterfront last night and i saw many people with their family going there along with kids. Bud, sadly, some part of the Kuching waterfront are dark. Plus, the DUN lights are not turned on. Why the lighting system for our biggest landmark are not turned on??? well, most of our landmark's lights are not turned on like the cats ctatue in the heart of the city. Sayang bah mun benda kedak ya sik di maintain bagus2. In addition, the water in the dancing fountain are dirty!!!:ohno:

But, i really hope that the management in Kuching Waterfront will improve the city's waterfront along with the extention of the waterfront. Can't wait for it to be completed.:banana:

Yohanes

October 19th, 2009, 10:50 AM

As always, kuching is awesome:)

Yohanes

October 19th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Kuching-Serian highway, straching about 54km connecting Kuching and Serian, considered one of the best in Kuching.

Yohanes

October 19th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Kuching-Serian highway, straching about 54km connecting Kuching and Serian, considered one of the best in Kuching.

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3510/18102009250.jpg

fuitze89

October 19th, 2009, 12:02 PM

So, the thing that i meant is not road devider lah??? i mean like this the one in Highways. Kiri kanan terhadang. No cars can simply just go in the road/highways. do you get what i mean??? I think the accident happened because of the car coming in the road and the cars using the road are fast.

Oh, you meant making it grade separated (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_separation) from the smaller path alongside the Serian Highway. (Several articles about urban transportation on the Wiki is awesome as an introduction to several issues we can discuss in this forum:)).
That would be great for safety and also speed:banana:.

But tget back to the accident pic. If you put barriers all along the highway, how about those living next to the highway >>imagine the owner of house in the accident pic.
You need to get those people living next to the highway access to the highway somehow...

But nothing is impossible, just the question of when will have this --> some psycho ways of persuading reluctant landowners/residents to move + cash burning land acquisitions + make some parallel/alternative route to enter the highway/ or expand the highway (i don't like this) + build awesome access ramps/flyovers/interchange + increase speed limit -----> you can have a safer and high speed highway to Serian - unless if they put in an extra step of installing speed cams. :lol:

fuitze89

October 19th, 2009, 12:05 PM

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3510/18102009250.jpg

Whoah, dangerous stall on the shoulder of the highway! :nuts:If we want the road to be a full-fledged highway those should go.

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Oh, you meant making it grade separated (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_separation) from the smaller path alongside the Serian Highway. (Several articles about urban transportation on the Wiki is awesome as an introduction to several issues we can discuss in this forum:)).
That would be great for safety and also speed:banana:.

But tget back to the accident pic. If you put barriers all along the highway, how about those living next to the highway >>imagine the owner of house in the accident pic.
You need to get those people living next to the highway access to the highway somehow...:

i dont think that that is a problem. I believe most of the houses there are squatters. Just move them lar... :devil:
Yes... grade seperation will make the road safer. do you all think so?

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Jalan Kuching-Serian
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Jalan Kuching-Serian 2
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Jalan Kuching-Serian 3
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http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2641/dsc01874zk.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/dsc01874zk.jpg/)http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/dsc01874zk.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img29/dsc01874zk.jpg/1/)
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9586/dsc01886lc.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/dsc01886lc.jpg/)http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/dsc01886lc.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img14/dsc01886lc.jpg/1/)
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/9251/dsc01876xu.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/dsc01876xu.jpg/)http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/dsc01876xu.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img38/dsc01876xu.jpg/1/)

Quiroz

October 19th, 2009, 02:50 PM

Kuching Sentral updates.... not so much to update actually.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9211/dsc01880p.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/dsc01880p.jpg/)http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/dsc01880p.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img14/dsc01880p.jpg/1/)
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/729/dsc01881t.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/dsc01881t.jpg/)http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/dsc01881t.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img39/dsc01881t.jpg/1/)

fuitze89

October 19th, 2009, 03:55 PM

i dont think that that is a problem. I believe most of the houses there are squatters. Just move them lar... :devil:
Yes... grade seperation will make the road safer. do you all think so?

:lol::lol: Oh dear, you're evil...:lol:
Anyways thanks for the pics, too bad no pics of Serian itself. The road seems to be of satisfactory quality. I can't remember when was the last time I went to Serian, must be ages ago. Believe me, some roads here in Perth seems worse than the Serian Highway - at least from what I can see from the pic anyway.:cheers:

kuchingbite

October 19th, 2009, 09:46 PM

SEGi to sell 2 parcels of land in Kuching
Published: 2009/10/20

SEG International Bhd (SEGi) has entered into an agreement with Kenbest Sdn Bhd to sell two parcels of land in Kuching, Sarawak, for RM10.5 million in cash.

The firm, which is principally involved in education and training services told Bursa Malaysia Bhd yesterday that proceeds will be used to settle debt and fund working capital.

SEGi said with the sale of the land, which was initially intended to be its Kuching campus, it will allow the group to better focus on existing branches.

The deal is expected to be completed in early 2010.

Source: Business Times

kiko

October 20th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Pigoyin

October 20th, 2009, 10:02 AM

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/SantubongMount.jpg
Mount Serapi?

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/RiverKch.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/Arrival1.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/YingYang-1.jpg
YingYang Symbol, notice that? :)

kiko

October 20th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Temple proof of state govt’s support:
By Ting Tieng Hee

KUCHING: Fuk Teck Kung Temple in Beliong received a shot in the arm on Saturday when the state government approved an acre piece of land and RM50,000 grant for its expansion plans. Environment and Public Health Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, who announced the good news at the temple’s 30th anniversary dinner at Padungan Community Centre on Saturday, said this showed that the state government supported religious freedom and the building of places of worship.

“Two weeks ago, the temple’s building committee came to see me concerning the temple’s expansion plans. I then met Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud who did not hesitate to approve the one-acre plot next to the temple for its expansion,” he said.

Wong said the grant included RM40,000 from Taib and RM10,000 from himself.

He was pleased to note that the temple had grown from a humble beginning of an attap-covered hut to a magnificent place of worship and tourist attraction.

“This is the result of the hard work and cooperation between the temple’s committee and building committee as well as the support of the devotees, public and private sectors over the years,” he said.

Wong stressed that religions should be incorporated into the people’s way of life so that they can develop both spiritually and physically.

“Malaysia is a multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-cultural country. It practises religious freedom and through religion, a society of high moral and values can be created,” he said.

Honorary advisors to the temple Senator Datuk Sim Kheng Hui and Datuk Alfred Yap, and Kuching City South Council Mayor James Chan were among the 4,000 people at the dinner.

The event was also to celebrate the recent completion of a RM3 million Heavenly Pagoda which is the latest addition to the temple.

In a related development, the Heavenly Pagoda building was opened by Wong at Beliong yesterday morning.

He was optimistic that the temple had the potential of becoming another tourist destination in Sarawak.

“Many tourists would be curious to learn how a temple can exist and develop into a magnificent landmark in a non-Chinese area,” he said.

Also present were Asajaya assemblyman Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and the Consul General of the Consulate of the People’s Republic of China to Kuching, Xie Fugen.

some pics of the temple thanks to catscity.com.my..

http://www.catscity.com.my/uploads/newbb/1963_4add2379c3a8c.jpg

http://www.catscity.com.my/uploads/newbb/1963_4add238a0081b.jpg

kiko

October 20th, 2009, 10:25 AM

tat was mount santubong..

kiko

October 20th, 2009, 10:32 AM

mornig pics..

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2139/20102009448.jpg

LHDN towers 1 keep go up..tower 2 is in progress

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8245/19102009442.jpg

proposed hotel cum shopping mall opposte the spring..now in profress

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8167/20102009447.jpg

tis plot of empty land oppste titanium tower still pending for unknown purposes..earth work is very much in progress..rumours to be another mall.

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/360/20102009466.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/2372/20102009467.jpg

kiko

October 20th, 2009, 10:57 AM

nazrey

October 20th, 2009, 11:08 AM

MBKS to seek CCTV funding under 10MP
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 By Zora Chan

KUCHING: The Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will resubmit its application for closed-circuit television (CCTV) funding in the Tenth Malaysia Plan (10MP) after bids to be included in the current five-year plan failed.

Mayor James Chan yester*day said the council first submitted the proposal to install CCTV at 13 crime-prone areas at a cost of some RM2 million in 2004.

“We submitted the propo*sal in 2004 for 9MP but there was no news. In 2005, we resubmitted our application and also no news.

“We resubmitted it to the Chief Secretary to the government when I paid him a visit last year but till now, it has yet to be approved. But we’ll resubmit the ap*plication for 10MP,” he told reporters at the coun*cil’s Open Counter Day here. Chan said the council decided to install CCTVs after the police identified 13 high crime areas under its juris*diction.

These mainly commercial areas include BDC, Ken*yalang Park, Padungan (near HSBC Bank), Song Thian Cheok Road and Rock Road/Laksamana Road.

Meanwhile, Chan said the council was looking for ways to reduce mainte*nance cost for the Friendship Park, which comes to about RM300,000 each year.

“It’s very costly to maintain the Friendship Park. I’m thinking of fencing the place up – it’s not to prevent the public from using the park, but only at certain times,” he said.

He said vandalism was very bad at the park and feared that if not addressed fast, some statues including that of Admiral Cheng Ho would be vandalised.

Chan added that the public should not fish in the lake, feed the fish with bread or bring their dogs to the park, unless they were willing to collect and dispose of their pets’ droppings.

Chan called on city dwellers and com*munity-based associations to team up with the council to care for their respective housing areas in order to make Kuching a more liveable place.

“The council is always happy to serve the people and make the city a more liveable place and today, we’ve reached a certain level of success in that.

“But the council can’t do everything, so help us to look after the drains, grass, trees and crime,” he said.

He said this is because the council could not rectify all public complaints imme*diately, and the people could at times help by doing their part to keep their residential area problem-free.

Pigoyin

October 20th, 2009, 11:29 AM

tat was mount santubong..

Thanks, Kiko.. :)

Quiroz

October 20th, 2009, 01:16 PM

tat was mount santubong..

That is Mount serapi la My dear KIKO....:cheer:

Quiroz

October 20th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Quiroz

October 20th, 2009, 01:23 PM

merdeka plaza now in progress...they are doing the basement work..:banana:

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/663/20102009478.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3373/20102009480.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/4006/20102009481.jpg

For me... Plaza Merdeka will be forever in progress for basement work... :ohno:

Hopefully, plaza merdeka will not be like Merdeka Plaza.

dekechemist

October 21st, 2009, 12:35 AM

ouh, this is where this guy been wandering around at. :cheers: <written this down with my head buzzed by booze>

kiko

October 21st, 2009, 01:58 AM

That is Mount serapi la My dear KIKO....:cheer:

if he was referring to the 1st pic, it was santubong.im not sure about the 2nd pic.u can see clearly tat mountain ends directly to the sea.

Pigoyin

October 21st, 2009, 04:52 AM

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugahBuilding.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugahElevator.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugahEntrance.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/DeepavaliDelights.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/HappyDiwali.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugah-1Malaysia.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugah-Viva.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugah-Apple.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/SarawakPlaza.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugah.jpg

http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp301/Pigoyin/TunJugah-Lantern.jpg

kiko

October 21st, 2009, 05:03 AM

pigoyin, r u a profesional photographer?picture snap & edited very good

Pigoyin

October 21st, 2009, 05:10 AM

pigoyin, r u a profesional photographer?picture snap & edited very good

Thanks again Kiko..
Not a pro photographer but a Kch lover..
Hope to snap more & share with all..
Btw, Pigoyin is 'She' but not 'He'.. hehe..

kiko

October 21st, 2009, 05:25 AM

Thanks again Kiko..
Not a pro photographer but a Kch lover..
Hope to snap more & share with all..
Btw, Pigoyin is 'She' but not 'He'.. hehe..

:drunk:
sory dear..but pls do more for our beloved kuching..

Quiroz

October 21st, 2009, 03:53 PM

if he was referring to the 1st pic, it was santubong.im not sure about the 2nd pic.u can see clearly tat mountain ends directly to the sea.

I'd say its a Mount Serapi. Because Mount Serapi is long... and big to the sea. Santubong is small.:)

Quiroz

October 21st, 2009, 03:55 PM

Quiroz

October 21st, 2009, 03:57 PM

ouh, this is where this guy been wandering around at. :cheers: <written this down with my head buzzed by booze>

?????

dwinz

October 21st, 2009, 04:35 PM

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC02198.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC00165.jpg
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http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC01357.jpg

dwinz

October 21st, 2009, 04:40 PM

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http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC00049.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC02269.jpg

dekechemist

October 21st, 2009, 06:36 PM

?????

erh, what's up with you?

******************************************************************

Never expected that Kuching is developed this much. Is anybody could post the pictures of historical monument in Kuching? Planning on visiting Kuching sometime this december. Any suggestion what place I should visit first.

nazrey

October 21st, 2009, 07:07 PM

Kuching's RM148 Million Flood Mitigation Project To Complete On Time
October 21, 2009 18:57 PM

KUCHING, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has ordered the contractors for the RM148 million Kuching flood mitigation (Phase 1-Stage 1) project to complete it as scheduled as no extension of time will be given.

Its minister Datuk Douglas Uggah said this was in line with the Cabinet's decision not to delay the implementation and completion of projects planned under the Ninth Malaysian Plan (9MP).

Speaking to reporters after attending a briefing by the turnkey contractors at the project site here Wednesday, Uggah said the number of projects completed in the 9MP would have a great bearing on the number of projects that would be proposed, approved and implemented by the ministry in the coming Tenth Malaysia Plan (10MP).

"I hope the contractors will work it out with our ministry's officials on how to speed up the project, either by increasing the work capacity or by immediately rescheduling the work progress," he said without divulging the reasons for the delay of the projects.

Kuching's flood mitigation (Phase 1-Stage 1) project was awarded to Naim Cendera Sdn Bhd and Ambang Project Management Sdn Bhd by the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) with the construction period of 18 months.

As of Sept 30, 2009 the project was about 42.15 per cent completed while the deadline for full completion had been set for Feb 28, 2010. Under the present phase, a flood bypass channel has been proposed as the best option to solve flooding in Kuching city by diverting the flood water from Sungai Sarawak's upper catchment to Sungai Salak.

The construction of the flood bypass channel was among the proposals made by the DID when it conducted the "Sungai Sarawak Flood Mitigation Option Study" back in 2000.

In a related development, Uggah said due to financial constraint, the Kuching flood mitigation project would stretch until the 11th Malaysian Plan (11MP) involving a total allocation of about RM2 billion for the construction of the barrage, tidal gates and causeway.

He said under the 9MP, RM400 million has been spent for various flood mitigation projects in Sarawak.

Quiroz

October 21st, 2009, 07:25 PM

erh, what's up with you?

******************************************************************

Never expected that Kuching is developed this much. Is anybody could post the pictures of historical monument in Kuching? Planning on visiting Kuching sometime this december. Any suggestion what place I should visit first.

Me??? What's up with me? Did i said anything?

Well, what do you expect from the biggest city in Borneo?

Quiroz

October 21st, 2009, 07:28 PM

emzeti

October 22nd, 2009, 03:24 AM

yeah..yeah..hmm they should complete it on time..no more delay

Ampelio

October 22nd, 2009, 07:58 AM

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC02269.jpg
^^The two Kuching's tallest ...standing side by side

Quiroz

October 22nd, 2009, 11:21 AM

^^^^^ r u sure those two are the tallest building in Kuching??? Bukan, menara pelita ke????

dinimilanista

October 22nd, 2009, 11:41 AM

Gateway Kuching is the tallest in Kuching :)

Quiroz

October 22nd, 2009, 12:12 PM

How sure are you???? Menara pelita is the tallest la....

dinimilanista

October 22nd, 2009, 12:16 PM

I remember reading an article saying the sommerset is kuching's tallest....until the proposed Kuching Tower surfaced....and there has been no statement saying that Menara Pelita is the the tallest...not even one :) but then again until u ask Alain Robert to measure it for us, u can never be sure

walking_coffee

October 22nd, 2009, 01:07 PM

Menara Pelita is 22 storeys tall, Gateway Kuching is 24 storeys tall. While Menara Pelita has a dome with a 'mini spire,' Gateway Kuching adds extra height with the double spires.

edit: small mistake; did two checks, Emporis lists Menara Pelita as having 22 floors, Zecon Bhd mentions 24 floors. I am confident Gateway Kuching has 24 floors. Either way, the spires on top of Gateway Kuching still give it the height advantage. We might have to get building details from DBKU and MBKS to come to the final conclusion of this 'mystery.'

nephro nerd

October 22nd, 2009, 04:23 PM

I read a book once on Kuching saying Gateway is the tallest in Kuching

Quiroz

October 22nd, 2009, 04:43 PM

Hurm, i still have doubt that Sommerset Getaway is the tallest. 24 floors doesn't mean that it is the tallest.

Just like PetronAS tOWER AND NY wtc, both has 88 stories and 110 stories respectively. But which one is taller?

kealchg

October 22nd, 2009, 05:06 PM

Quiroz you are half correct. In terms of just the building, it is Pelita, but Somerset has the spire which made it the higher.

Click on the link for the countdown of the tallest building in Kuching...
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/bu/sk/li/?id=102606&bt=2&ht=2&sro=0

Quiroz

October 22nd, 2009, 05:21 PM

^^^ i can't open the link you posted earlier...

Btw, i asked which building is the tallest??? :hammer: (Sik maok kalah...:rock:)

Then again, sommerset is on top of a hill. Menara pelita on a flat land. Hurm... we should ask someone to measure the 2 building.

dwinz

October 22nd, 2009, 05:29 PM

Gateway Kuching is the tallest in the city the office tower is 24 stories, Menara Pelita is one of the tallest but no the tallest. Gateway being 24 stories plus the spire makes it the tallest

Quiroz

October 22nd, 2009, 05:39 PM

:tiasd:

C.P Tan

October 22nd, 2009, 07:06 PM

I think even without the spires, Somerset Gateway is still the tallest building in Kuching. The information provided by emporis is not accurate. They left out Chonglin Plaza which has over 20 stories. :ohno:

Yohanes

October 23rd, 2009, 02:57 AM

With spire, new DUN building is the tallest building in Kuching, that is what they claimed.:)

Quiroz

October 23rd, 2009, 05:17 AM

^^^^ In that case, Dun is the tallest structure in Kuching. Not the tallest building in Kuching.

Quiroz

October 23rd, 2009, 05:22 AM

Anyone know what building opposite the titanium tower???

Opposite The Spring??

Who know when Kuching Sentral going to be completed?

How about the Hasil buildng?

City tower.... at the civic center. What firm suppose take care of the building. I think the tower has the potential for tourism rather than being neglected just like that. Poor thing.

dwinz

October 23rd, 2009, 06:43 AM

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC02374.jpg
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http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r72/dwinzz/Forum/Rendezvous%20Kch/DSC02376.jpg

Quiroz

October 23rd, 2009, 07:53 AM

you should use nightmode dwinz ^^^

dwinz

October 23rd, 2009, 08:48 AM

LOl I am using nightmode but it is using my phone so hence, the quality :nuts:

jingPENGboy

October 23rd, 2009, 10:03 AM

Sarawak Plaza welcomes Everrise

Kevin Tan

KUCHING: The Management of Sarawak Plaza is pleased to announce the opening today of Everrise’s latest outlet in Sarawak Plaza Shopping Complex. Located at lower ground floor level, this would be Everrise’s 17th outlet in Sarawak.
Everrise is Sarawak’s biggest home-grown supermarket and the new outlet has approximately 14,000 sq. ft of floor space offering customers a wide selection of groceries, fresh farm produce, frozen food, toiletries, imported products and many others. There are also wide varieties of household essentials, home furnishing, hardware, car-care products, stationery, and toys and gifts items.
Sarawak Plaza is one of the pioneer shopping malls in the State. Since undergoing major renovation in 2008, it is now poised to be the destination of choice for city dwellers, office workers and tourists in the Golden Triangle of the city.
Sarawak Plaza is unique as it features the state’s largest sports apparel and footwear store, the largest toy centre and also the largest luggage and travel accessories store. With the addition of Everrise, this place will be a one-stop shopping mall where families will benefit from a wider range of products available.
In conjunction with the opening, there are exclusive promotions offered to shoppers like free food, free photo taking with mascot, gifts, free exchange of Dove shampoo and a lion dance performance at 10am.
Everrise Sarawak Plaza will be running promotions every weekend and is also a participating outlet for the month end “PRICE CRUSH” promotion together with the rest of the Everrise stores. Three times in a year, the new store will also run the “ONE DAY BIG BOOM” extraordinary promotion.

jingPENGboy

October 23rd, 2009, 03:05 PM

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Rumah Dayak, Satok.

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Miramar Renovation, Satok

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Kuching Isthmus from Pending

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Tunku Vista, Petra Jaya

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Kch from across the river

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Petra Jaya

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Opposite Masja Building

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Sarawak Energy

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SE, Kuching Isthmus

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Going to the wharf

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Take express boats from here to Asajaya, Simunjan, Maludam, Tanjung Manis, Sarikei & Sibu.

jingPENGboy

October 23rd, 2009, 03:18 PM

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Emart @ Lee Ling Park, Matang

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The well planned new part of Kuching (Kuching North)

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Garden City

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Pustaka & Timber Museum

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Jamek Mosque the new state mosque

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The longest name for a roundabout or road.

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The current courthouse

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In front of Dayang Salhah Kek Lapis

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Orchid Garden

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When is it going to open to the public?

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Since Brookes

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Masja

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Oops.

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Kesuma

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Tunku Putra Private School (Kch has 2, the other oneis Lodge)

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The Current State Stadium

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Wisma Kayu

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St. Paul Anglican Church, Petra Jaya.

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PBB's HQ.

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A 'hidden school', along the official road to the new Sarawak Stadium.

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Cats FM is multi-lingual

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BCCK

jingPENGboy

October 23rd, 2009, 03:34 PM

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BCCK, Kuching Isthmus

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Marina

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Swinburne Uni.

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Mohd. Ali Jinnah came here before! How many of you had used this overhead bridge before?

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Go get free food there!

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The Old Town

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Formerly a theatre (cinema)

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One of the oldest multi-storey carparks in Kuching, looks the ones in London, sloping type(with a gradient) and narrow.

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One of the very old shopping malls in Kuching, perhaps the oldest with its superb way of parking (with traffic lights).

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India st. which no longer has a lot of Indians.

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Welcoming

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The must-try secret pathway

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Astana from far.

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anticipating, better be high class!

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The old courthouse

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The old Sarawak Logo & Flag

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Old & Modern --> Yin & Yang

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Gothic

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Peace

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of Mind

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Western & Oriental

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Eastern & Oriental

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Siew Paus & Curry puffs
The first street to the left of India Street (coming from courthouse)

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One way street to a dead end, not a proper cul-de-sac

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Merdeka Plaza is progressing snaily.

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It had been ages since the brouhaha.

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Slim

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St. Thomas Cathedral, the first church in Sarawak

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3rd mile, going to 4th mile

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Phase II of Boulevard is progressing slowly too albeit faster than Merdeka Plaza.

nazrey

October 23rd, 2009, 03:35 PM

Kuching Got Huge Potential Featuring ...

fuitze89

October 23rd, 2009, 04:09 PM

Awesome jingpengboy! Even though some other parts of Kuching were not cover, what you have there are extensive enough :). Thanks for the super effort you did there! Great job! :applause::applause:

Quiroz

October 23rd, 2009, 05:12 PM

Jingpengboy....nice!!!:eek2::master::dance2:

Quiroz

October 23rd, 2009, 05:28 PM

I want to ask opinion from you all. What if i want to build LRT system in Kuching. But don't leave opinion that can start flames, please.:

1. From where to start to where to end?

2. Is it necessary for Kuching to have LRT system?

3. If LRT are about to be implemended in Kuching, will it survive?

4. If LRT can't survive, give me few reason of your opinion.

Thank you...

nazrey

October 23rd, 2009, 05:42 PM

Menara Pelita & Sarawak Energy HQ

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Menara_Pelita_Sarawak_Energy_HQ.jpg

samlu33

October 23rd, 2009, 06:08 PM

Has the Kbox Embassy Karaoke at THE SPRING open yet? If i was not mistaken, it was supposed to be opened on 3rd October...

CARJON

October 23rd, 2009, 07:01 PM

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall2.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall4.jpg

dwinz

October 23rd, 2009, 08:35 PM

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall2.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall4.jpg

where did u get this from carjon? is it the huge land clearing at the Jugah/SOng intersectioN?

nazrey

October 24th, 2009, 01:37 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/4036734077_0c671bef57_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/4037576954_cb3d5634e5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4036440141_d1c11fcddd_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4037442240_d94863c3cd_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/4037546980_ccfff91593_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/4037449022_85ac0ab53e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/4036652595_0ed5527444_b.jpg

jingPENGboy

October 24th, 2009, 02:38 AM

Congratulations to all contributors and readers and viewers and etcetera.

Glory Glory Kuching!

Quiroz

October 24th, 2009, 08:20 AM

:fiddle: Nobody bother

kuchingbite

October 24th, 2009, 08:26 AM

where did u get this from carjon? is it the huge land clearing at the Jugah/SOng intersectioN?
Today chinese newspaper have a news on it, yes, it is situated at the jln Song and jln Tun Jugah intersection side, the City One Mall will be commenced on November 4th by Pehin Seri Taib Mahmamud, and scheduled to be complete by Q4 2011.

Quiroz

October 24th, 2009, 08:38 AM

^^^^ i'd say Q4 2012.

triplex

October 24th, 2009, 08:59 AM

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall2.jpg

wow! thats so nice.. thanks kuchingbite for the confirmation.. now, the new malls sound very similar.. we have onejaya, kuching city mall and now one city mall :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/4037576954_cb3d5634e5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/4036652595_0ed5527444_b.jpg

thanks nazrey! nice photos.. these two are officially my favourite :cheers:

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One of the oldest multi-storey carparks in Kuching, looks the ones in London, sloping type(with a gradient) and narrow.

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One way street to a dead end, not a proper cul-de-sac

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It had been ages since the brouhaha.

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Phase II of Boulevard is progressing slowly too albeit faster than Merdeka Plaza.

photo 1: the gradients really is a classic one, scarry too.. looks like can collapse anytime.

photo 2: better be! :bash:

3: they should pedestrinized this road just like india street. does not designed for cars.

4. they should brou haha more when its complete.. still waiting

5. we'll just have to wait a little longer.. :bash:

I want to ask opinion from you all. What if i want to build LRT system in Kuching. But don't leave opinion that can start flames, please.:

1. From where to start to where to end?

2. Is it necessary for Kuching to have LRT system?

3. If LRT are about to be implemended in Kuching, will it survive?

4. If LRT can't survive, give me few reason of your opinion.

Thank you...

the LRT issue have been discussed many times maybe that's y no one bother.. sorry. but personally, i think its not the time yet for kuching to have LRT. my answer

1- from samarahan (high institution clusters) to city centre and to petra jaya to batu kawah.

2- not yet

3- it will not survive now

4- because the city is not big and very developed yet. i mean, kuching is big city but not every corner of the city is like the city centre. cost is also the main issue. not only implementing LRT involve big ammount of money but also maintaining cost a lot too.then, forsurela.. tiket also mahal. if our city is highly populated like singapore and KL okla. because a lot of people.. 1 because a lot of people of KL and people from outside of KL, 2) a big number of people prefer using LRT to avoid jam, to cut cost of fuel, and etc.

our city is not ready for LRT yet. even bus pun people lazy to get on. i get the point of convenience for the public as well as tourist but the question is who wants to operate a LRT if the untung is lower than the cost?

Quiroz

October 24th, 2009, 09:21 AM

HAHAHA... Ok, at least someone bother to tell me.

Quiroz

October 24th, 2009, 09:26 AM

High-speed broadband to be deployed by mid-2010

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

THE country’s high-speed broadband is expected to be deployed by the middle of next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday.Deputy Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said at the moment the system was being tested at four exchanges in the Klang Valley namely Bangsar, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.

Telekom Malaysia, he said, had also started physical work at 22 other exchanges nationwide.

“The network access will provide high-speed broadband via 1.3 million premises in the Klang Valley, Iskandar Malaysia and in several economic and industrial zones in Malaysia.

“The comprehensive test is to be completed this year and the service will come on stream by middle of next year,” he said in reply to Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (PKR-Machang) during question time.

He said apart from last mile access, the joint venture project between the government and Telekom Malaysia would also cover core network and international gateway which was currently under preparation.

“Most of the domestic core network has been installed and is being tested.

“As for the international gateway, the existing American-Asia Gateway undersea cable system is being enhanced and expected to be completed by end of this year,” he said. — Bernama
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How about this? In my opinion, why bother??? No point for this if the government will cut the speed after 5Gb of usage. That is what happen to celcom broadband users. Strimyx users will be next because our kementerian telekomunikasi and multimedia ask our ISP to do that. How about your opinion about this?

triplex

October 24th, 2009, 09:32 AM

The Usual Suspect

October 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM

haha.. anyway, one city mall should offer new shopping experience to kuchingites like bringing brands that are not yet available in kuching now. thats one of the way to attract to people to come. if not, there's no difference..

well KL malls generally dont have much of a difference between one another if u really look at them...except for one or two upscale ones

Yohanes

October 24th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Quiroz

October 24th, 2009, 10:15 PM

^^^^but, we are part of Malaysia and i m very proud of it..., if we are not, we might will be like Brunei... Low population....

Yohanes

October 25th, 2009, 04:48 AM

^^^^but, we are part of Malaysia and i m very proud of it..., if we are not, we might will be like Brunei... Low population....

Whatever:lol:

dekechemist

October 25th, 2009, 05:48 AM

^^^^but, we are part of Malaysia and i m very proud of it..., if we are not, we might will be like Brunei... Low population....

yeah, at some level.

Brunei - what's wrong with it? if u were native n citizen of Brunei, u would be grateful for the rest of your life (maybe just for another 40 years I guess). If you were Chinese n citizen of that country, u may consider applying Malaysian citizenship.

small population ... bad? how?

Quiroz

October 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM

^^^^u look at brunei la... i dun have to answer that question. by the way, i m malay....

emzeti

October 25th, 2009, 08:28 AM

triplex

October 25th, 2009, 08:51 AM

well KL malls generally dont have much of a difference between one another if u really look at them...except for one or two upscale ones

KL needless to say la. even if u open two mcd side to side also people will go. or three or four.. but for a city like kuching.. its different.that is the reason for onetj doing badly now.

"why need go to go to onetj when we already have saberkas?.. its the same. saberkas offer more stuff also" <---something we might think.

the same goes to the new malls..

"why need to go to XXX mall when we already have thespring?.. its the same. thespring offer more stuff also" unless if they have a bowling arena or jusco or ikea or anything new. population and location wise also count.

teo hoe hin building is the hottest building in the city actually, 3 storey building only but very strategic. i think, from my personal opinion the owner or some one with huge amount of money or multinasional company/big company/ hotel operator should buy that building and build multistorey car park plus highrise building, maybe..because parking lot is hard to find there! then they can include McD inside..hehe

he might have something to do with birds nest, shark fin thingy i guess since the bird's nest shop next to mcd is his.

triplex

October 25th, 2009, 09:03 AM

yeah, at some level.

Brunei - what's wrong with it? if u were native n citizen of Brunei, u would be grateful for the rest of your life (maybe just for another 40 years I guess). If you were Chinese n citizen of that country, u may consider applying Malaysian citizenship.

small population ... bad? how?

i've been to brunei. bandar seri begawan<---- is this a city or just a town? thats what pops up in my head when i first got there. since their exchange rate is the same as singapore, i expect a city like spore. being citizen of brunei is a different story. u get extra income from the sultan, bla, bla... many advantages.. many rich people there. but the problem is their so-called city is not developed on par with their wealthiness. that's y bruneians always go somewhere else for all different reasons but mainly shopping.

triplex

October 25th, 2009, 11:19 AM

i just got new update on miramar from catscity, its going to be a shopping centre. Maybe a new club on top. From what he heard it is going to be the nicest club in Kuching. he heard this from a friend who knows the owner's son..

dinimilanista

October 25th, 2009, 01:50 PM

jingPENGboy

October 25th, 2009, 02:47 PM

indeed kuching needs some kick ass night clubs.

kiko

October 26th, 2009, 02:26 AM

indeed kuching needs some kick ass night clubs.

wow..so many updates.. bravo u guys..pls keep kuching forum alive and updated..

btw, about miramar, wat type of club r they refer to?is it a niote club or a club like the swk club?

CARJON

October 26th, 2009, 03:42 AM

this morning I passed thru waterfront extension project.
trees are being plant there :banana::banana:

but i dont have time take photo

thrasher115

October 26th, 2009, 05:04 AM

teo hoe hin building is the hottest building in the city actually, 3 storey building only but very strategic. i think, from my personal opinion the owner or some one with huge amount of money or multinasional company/big company/ hotel operator should buy that building and build multistorey car park plus highrise building, maybe..because parking lot is hard to find there! then they can include McD inside..hehe

anybody remember Oriental Plaza at teo hoe hin building?Currently Bata shop and Mc Donald during 1980's..i was in primary school then..haha the landscape during that time different from today.

1.there was singapore airline office( got demolish by bomb and replaced by apartment)
2.riverside majestic (what building??,,during end of 1980's the foundation of that building just started)
3.bukit mata kuching...there was a food court there..then replaced by bukit mata kuching foodcourt and carpark.
4.waterfront (hahahha)

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 06:31 AM

wow..so many updates.. bravo u guys..pls keep kuching forum alive and updated..

btw, about miramar, wat type of club r they refer to?is it a niote club or a club like the swk club?

it's a night club i think. a club like swk club will need an exclusive surroundings. unlike at the satok market.

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 06:32 AM

anybody remember Oriental Plaza at teo hoe hin building?Currently Bata shop and Mc Donald during 1980's..i was in primary school then..haha the landscape during that time different from today.

1.there was singapore airline office( got demolish by bomb and replaced by apartment)
2.riverside majestic (what building??,,during end of 1980's the foundation of that building just started)
3.bukit mata kuching...there was a food court there..then replaced by bukit mata kuching foodcourt and carpark.
4.waterfront (hahahha)

as long as i live everything was there. hahaha.. i know that underneath the foodcourt infront of electra house there was a river, sungai gertak. is it really true?

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM

another perspective of city one mall by @kuching@ from catscity

http://www.catscity.com.my/uploads/newbb/714_4ae53b69d206f.jpg

kiko

October 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM

seems like kuching really gearing up itself now..i can tell u i'm so excited with all the currnt development happen arrd us & 1 thing for sure, simpang tiga road will be the next shoppers paradise when talking about kuching juz like when we talk about orchard road singapore..

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 10:53 AM

its sure is. they should complete the song flyover as soon as possible to cater the traffic around that area. any news about the flyover? how is it going?

jingPENGboy

October 26th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Major players in town for International Energy Week

KUCHING: The power and petroleum industry in the region is set to gather here — the future energy hub of Asia — for the International Energy week (IEW) 2009.The three-day event, from Nov 3-5 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), is to be hosted by the state government and supported by Sarawak Convention Bureau.

The organisers are AMB Exhibitions (Kuala Lumpur).

IEW 2009 will welcome over 5,000 delegates and trades from the energy industry across the region.

It aims to allow industry professionals to explore business partnerships and generate business and investment opportunities in the multi-billion ringgit Sarawak Corridor on Renewable Energy (SCORE), the organiser said through a press release yesterday.

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said: “It is my pleasure to welcome all delegates and participants to the brand new Borneo Convention Centre for the IEW 2009. This event is timely as it will complement the development of SCORE.

“Sarawak has tremendous potential in the energy sector. We have one of the largest gas reserves in the world and at the same time, significant capacity for hydropower.

“The state government is committed to ensuring that our resources will contribute to the betterment of our people and nation.

“In addition, by bringing in industry experts, academicians and technology suppliers, Sarawak can become a centre of excellence where training, research and development can flourish.”

Exhibitors consist of top industry players including BC Petrochemical Sdn Bhd, Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd, Nippon Oil Exploration, Petroleum Technical Services Corporation-Vietnam, Petronas, Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad, Sarawak Shell Berhad, Siemens Malaysia, Sirim Berhad, Yangtze Three Gorges Technology And Economy Development Co Ltd.

Meanwhile, CEO of Sarawak Convention Bureau Jill Henry said: “Hosting this prestigious event will help add to the credibility of Sarawak as a new hub for international exhibition.

“Our unique destination offers rainforest side by side with a booming export economy, meaning that professional delegates will have a memorable and productive meeting.”

Those interested to participate or visit and also to find out more about International Energy Week 2009 (IEW) are advised to visit www.iew.my

source: The Borneo Post

kealchg

October 26th, 2009, 02:39 PM

another perspective of city one mall by @kuching@ from catscity

http://www.catscity.com.my/uploads/newbb/714_4ae53b69d206f.jpg

This one looks nicer...mind telling me where you get the pic? this is nice....

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 03:30 PM

i got this from catscity.com.my. it was in united daily news

Quiroz

October 26th, 2009, 03:57 PM

If jalan Song flyover don't start the building, its going to b a chaos down that road. Especially festive season....

jingPENGboy

October 26th, 2009, 04:41 PM

triplex

October 26th, 2009, 05:46 PM

looks nice but we don't know whether the contents will be nice or not. For me, I won't waste that area just for a few stories shopping mall. Chip in a few condos and at least a hotel with convention or meeting facility to utilize the land fully. look at pavilion, midvalley and times sq and take the pros of each but don't forget its cons too. Mere shopping mall on that prime land (heard that it was around rm100mil) is a waste. giant/tesco or carrefour can build a hypermarket away from town. but to survive, you can't run a business that the market is already very saturated with. supermarkets are ubiquitous in kuching now.

agreed jp. i would like to see more skyscrapers in kch too. but at the same time i'm thankful that something nice is being build on that piece of land (rather than nothing). *sigh*.. uh, our city still need a lot of things to be done.. well, at least our skyline at CBD is one of the best. :cheers:

CARJON

October 26th, 2009, 10:08 PM

【 CITY ONE MALL @ Jalan Song 】
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http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall4.jpg

kiko

October 27th, 2009, 02:24 AM

bonkiebonks

October 27th, 2009, 02:53 AM

What is this International Energy Week about? There's another similarly named "Singapore International Energy Week" held not too far away from Sarawak's... from 16th Nov to 20th Nov, and it seems they're going to have big shot names present like IEA (International Energy Agency) Exec Director presenting the World Energy Outlook 2009. Wonder if our one is deliberately timed so close to Singapore's one???

kiko

October 27th, 2009, 03:12 AM

well,even thou the seminar @ conference name may look similar, but the topic touched may be differ from each other. on the same time, it is timely for sarawak to organize the conference due to its own experience of having a gigantic dam. So tis conference may be the basement for the state gov to share experience, find solution for any problems occured & to have a business matching with other countries within the region who may interested in investment or buying power from the state. as for singapore, they may just be an organizer for the experts from all over the world to have change of thought..

by the way bonkiebonks, r u one of the participants?

triplex

October 27th, 2009, 04:26 AM

【 CITY ONE MALL @ Jalan Song 】
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall2.jpg

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/cityonemall4.jpg

of course we saw it.what do u mean? its on the 2 previous page.

bonkiebonks

October 27th, 2009, 12:51 PM

by the way bonkiebonks, r u one of the participants?

nah.. just asked out of interest. :)

kiko

October 28th, 2009, 01:51 AM

Latest hospital to use myCare2x Open Source HIS
KUCHING: The Cardiac Centre in Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), an internationally recognised, leading Cardiac Centre here, is the latest hospital in the region to use the myCare2x Open Source Software Hospital Information System (HIS).
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), in cooperation with Healthcare Consulting gmbh (Germany), has spent the last few months implementing the system for the centre.
This software streamlines patient healthcare information, namely, patient administration, patient appointment and test scheduling, test results management and electronic patient file, making information more readily availbale and allows greater efficiency at the Centre in order to meet the ever increasing workload.
The myCare2x HIS can further improve information flow through integration with the Cardiac Centre equipment and SGH laboratories and pharmacy, a statement from SAINS pointed out.
“This implementation will integrate electronic laboratory results directly into the patient electronic medical record. The implementation will also allow physicians access to medical images stored in myCare2x,” it said.
It added direct support services for myCare2x for SGH would come from SAINS here.
Hence, responses to any issues would be immediate.
Besides onsite support and a 24-hour Call Centre Service, SAINS will also provide support for fixes and further application enhancements and product development of myCare2x.
“This event is timely to announce a new business direction of SAINS into the healthcare solutions and services, a direction that has been suggested by the Chief Minister himself. SAINS has taken a new strategy in selecting Open Source Software in healthcare solutions and services. This will be very appropriate for the South East Asian region.”
While there has been worldwide interest in electronic medical records (EMR), the cost, especially in this region, has been prohibitive, pointed out the statement.
“In Malaysia, for example, the cost of implementing EMR over its 130 hospitals would be untenable at current costs.
“The same scenario is repeated in other countries in South East Asia. With the Open Source Software and specifically, myCare2x, the possibility is now presented that Malaysia can address EMR for the whole nation because myCare2x has no software licensing cost and the costs are mainly implementation and annual maintenance,” it added.
Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd was established in 1991 and has since grown and strategically developed a presence in Malaysia as a leading ICT Systems Integrator and Solutions Provider. Its services and solutions include IT consultancy, software development and integration, networking and systems engineering, project management, IT training, data conversion and digitisation, facility management and operations support services.

jingPENGboy

October 28th, 2009, 07:55 AM

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(From left) Ann, Goh, Wong and Amy posing with the “Michael Jackson, This is it” poster.

Ng Kiang Chiew

KUCHING: Michael Jackson fans take note! In conjunction with the grand opening in November, Hills Shopping Mall (HSM) is organizing a “Michael Jackson Look-A-Like Contest” together with the Star Cineplex Kuching.
“All MJ fans are welcomed to join the contest and winners will win MJ movie merchandise (limited edition), MJ movie tickets, attractive cash and others,” said HSM complex director, Jackson Goh, at a press conference in the complex yesterday.
“Contest forms can be obtained from Star Cineplex ticketing counter or HSM management office. There are no age limitations and no registration fee. The audition will be held on November 1st from 10 am to 5 pm at Star Cineplex lobby. The semi-final will be held on November 8th from 10 am to 5 pm, also at the Star Cineplex lobby, and 12 finalists will have a chance to meet with the Malaysian – Michael Jackson on 25th November, 2009 at HSM,” he disclosed.
In additon, “Michael Jackson, This is it” will be released on Thursday (29 October) at Star Cineplex Kuching and Star Cineplex Miri. It has a limited showing period of 14 days worldwide, Goh pointed out. And in memorandum of the late MJ, for movie patrons who purchase “This is it” movie ticket in advance, the price will be at RM8 for adults and RM6 for children (aged 12 and below) and senior citizens, he said.
For enquiry, members of the public can contact Hock Star Entertainment Industry Berhad (Jessie) at 016-8890165 and HSM (Amy) at 012-8017001.
Meanwhile, Goh disclosed that among the major organizations opening soon in HSM will be the biggest toys and gifts shop here, TOYS “R” US, the largest ICT (Information and Communication Technology) one-stop centre here (now open for rent), Times Bookstore, and the first Skin Food (a well known cosmetic and skincare brand from Korea) shop in Kuching.
“Other retailers opening soon in the mall are HOJB, Iino & Ivory, ShowDetail, Old Town Coffee, Mango, Sushi King, Marrybrown, GNC Live Well, The Body Shop, Famous Amos, Fratini, and many more. There will also be weekend and monthly events, roadshows and exhibitions for an exciting experience. The mall will incorporate a lifestyle shopping centre concept,” he revealed. For enquiries, call 082-253310.
Hills Shopping Mall, a mixed-use development together with the business class Pullman Hotel, will be operated by the international Accor Group. Also present at the press conference yesterday were Hock Star Entertainment Industry Berhad concession director, Smyth Wong, HSM marketing manager, Ann Poh, and executive, Amy Ley.

jingPENGboy

October 28th, 2009, 07:56 AM

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Morshidi showing a brochure on the International Energy Week at the press conference yesterday. PHOTO: KUSHAIRY JUNAIDI

ANTONIA CHIAM

KUCHING: Thousands of power and petroleum professionals will converge here for the International Energy Week to be held for the first time at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching next month.
Hosted by the State government, the three-day event starting November 3, is a platform to showcase the vast opportunities to be generated from Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).
“The main objectives of this event is to promote SCORE’s potential to the world, and to promote Sarawak as a regional energy hub. By using BCCK as the venue, it will also promote Kuching as a centre for M.I.C.E (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events),” said the event organising committee Chairman Datuk Amar Morshidi Ghani.
The International Energy Week will feature two international expos, namely Petroleum Asia 2009, and ElectroPower 2009, where visitors can see the latest technology in the power sector.
Morshidi, who is also State Secretary, said 238 exhibitors from 28 countries had so far confirmed their participation. Among them were Sarawak Energy Sdn Bhd, Petronas, Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Sarawak Shell, Sarawak Hidro, Sapura Crest, Nippon Oil Exploration, PetroVietnam, Murphy Oil, and Siemens.
“For the entire event, we expect a total turn-out of 5,000 visitors, including group visits from foreign ministries and universities,” he told reporters at a press conference after a meeting with the event’s organising committee yesterday.
One of the highlights of the expo will be the SCORE Pavilion, where visitors can get details on investment opportunities and development updates.
During the event also, there will be an international conference, with the theme - ‘Energising Sustainable Future: Business Opportunities in SCORE’. It will explore the exciting possibilities and critical challenges that lie ahead in the regional energy development.
“We expect a participation of 200-300 people for the conference. Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud will deliver the keynote address and declare open the event.
Eminent speakers include Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister of Public Utilities Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Tenaga Nasional Chairman Tan Sri Leo Moggie, Malaysia Energy Commission Chairman Dato Pian Sukro, and ASEAN Centre for Energy Executive Director Nguyen Manh Hung,” Morshidi added.
The conference will also have a special forum session on ‘Opportunities in SCORE’ to be chaired by RECODA General Manager Datuk Amar Wilson Baya Dandot, while State Planning Unit Director Datu Haji Ismawi Haji Ismuni will speak on ‘Update on Development, Opportunities, Policies and Incentives in SCORE’.
For more information about the International Energy Week event, visit the official website at http://www.iew.my.

jingPENGboy

October 28th, 2009, 07:57 AM

LH Cheng

KUCHING: Broken electrical and electronic products should be sent to collection centres licensed by Department of Environment (DOE) so that the various components like plastic, precious metal, glass, and others can be be extracted for recycling.
“The practice can help to prevent waste from littering the environment, and causing irreparable damage to the eco-system, and our health, says Minister of Environment and Public Health Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh when officiating at the opening of a seminar on ‘E-Waste Management: Enchancing the Malaysian Concern’ here yesterday.
“ There are many ways to decrease e-waste, namely reuse, recycle and recovery. For reuse, consumers could donate their electrical and electronic items to higher learning institutions, and technical skills teaching centres,” said Wong, whose text of speech was read by Assistant Minister of Environment Dr Abang Haji Abdul Rauf Haji Zen.
Wong also called for effective management of e-waste from all strata of society, be they in urban or rural areas, in view of the rapid development experienced in the State.
“Everybody must give more attention to the handling of e-waste and adhere to the laws governing the issue for the benefit of the future generations.
“According to Environmental Protection Agency, more than two million metric tonnes of e-waste were discarded in the world every year. It is expected to increase by 2% in 2010.
“The increase (of e-waste) will bring about more pollution to the environment, water sources and public health because of the heavy metal content such as lead, mercury and cronium, which are found in electrical and electronic products,” said Wong.
The seminar, organised by State DOE, was held in conjunction with World Energy Week (October 21-27) to bring about greater awareness on issues related to e-waste.
More than 100 participants comprising officers from local councils, government agencies, public as well as private institutions attended the seminar, which was held at the State Library.

jingPENGboy

October 28th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Bishop’s House – a state heritage
By Wilson Luke

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IT was an opportunity not to be missed when the Right Reverend Datuk Bolly Lapok, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei, known as the Diocese of Kuching, invited thesundaypost for an exclusive look at the on-going renovation of the 160-year-old Bishop’s House at Jalan McDougall.

The three-storey building dates back to the era of the White Rajah.

James Brooke (the first Rajah) appointed the first Anglican missionary, the Revd Francis Thomas McDougall, priest and doctor (who later became the first Bishop of the Diocese) to come to Sarawak on June 29, 1848.

The present St Thomas’ Cathedral compound that used to be part of a jungle-covered hill behind the old town, was given by the Rajah to the Diocese on August 25, 1849.

On the site, McDougall put up a fine wooden church, capable of accommodating 250 persons and a house (now known as the Bishop’s House.)

He employed TA Stahl, a German ship carpenter, shipwrecked off Santubong, to start the project. The plan must have been drawn up by McDougall and Stahl as no architect is mentioned in the records.

After World War II, the Diocese of Labuan and the Bishopric of Sarawak were combined into the Diocese of Borneo; Nigel Cornwall was consecrated Bishop on November 1, 1949.

Cornwall’s immediate task was to restore the ruins of the churches, schools and other mission property destroyed during the years of the Japanese Occupation.

The Bishop’s House was spared because the Japanese soldiers used it as a store.

The year 1953 saw the construction of the new St Thomas’ Cathedral to replace the quaint, leaky wooden edifice built by McDougall.

Most importantly, men, prepared for ordination at the House of Epiphany, provided nine new priests in 1956. Bolly is in the 13th Bishop to be anointed to head the Diocese of Kuching.

“The Bishop’s House is a state heritage and we will try our best to keep the architecture and structure as original as possible,” he said as he showed me around the place. Some parts of the wings of the building are still under construction.

It is amazing the main building that once housed the McDougalls is still standing after 160 years although the wooden structure is badly affected by time and the elements. It is a miracle

the building could have withstood the test of time in humid tropical conditions.

“The inner structure supporting the building has been refurbished while the interior reconfigured to add new rooms,” Bolly explained.

He complimented the contractors for replacing the old wooden beams and foundation without affecting the overall structure.

The focus is now on the next phase — construction of access road, car and utility sheds, landscaping and fencing and repair of the Old Deanery for the in-coming Assistant Bishop.

Bolly disclosed the costs now exceed RM2.25 million — more than the earlier estimates of RM1.5 million.

Although the over 6,000 Anglicans have responded generously to the ‘Save the Bishop’s House’ Appeal, it has not generated enough funds for the renovation project.

“Funds are still very much needed as costs have also gone into landscaping, fencing, drainage and access road,” he said, hoping the state government would assist with funding.

Bolly also showed some of the treasure troves kept at the Bishop’s House, including a trowel and hammer, a symbol of present Cathedral’s foundation stone, laid by the Duchess of Kent. The building was completed by May 1953.

The inscription on the trowel reads: “With this Trowel was laid the Foundation Stone of the Cathedral Church of St Thomas, Kuching of the Diocese of Borneo by Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent, on the 15 Oct 1952”.

The consecration of the Cathedral by Cornwall took place on June 9, 1956.

The other treasure troves are the staff and the cross used by McDougall and now kept in a safe, a one-of-a kind copper relief, depicting the Last Supper in a longhouse setting, antique

Chinese furniture and what is said to be the “biggest and heaviest” banquet table, made of belian hardwood, in the main dining room.

The copper relief, created by Hilda Than, was presented to the Bishop’s House in November 1983 by William SH Goei and his wife of Singapore.

“I am proud to be part of the succession at this grandest place in the history of Sarawak,” Bolly said.

According to the history of the Church, the missionaries set up their base on a tract of land, provided by the Rajah in Kuching, near the Sarawak River.

The Borneo Church Mission was established in England in 1846 with the purpose of sending Anglican missionaries to Borneo.

During that time, allocation was made for a church that was to serve as pro-cathedral for many years, a school that later grew into St Thomas’ and St Mary’s schools, and a dispensary that speedily won McDougall the affection and trust of the Chinese and native townspeople who lived nearby.

After 1909, when the then Bishop could concentrate solely on Borneo, a new era for the Church dawned. Three decades of well-planned growth and development followed with Dayak and Chinese clergy being ordained in increasing numbers.

By 1962, plans were completed for the division of the Diocese of Borneo. The new Diocese of Jesselton (Sabah), including Labuan, came into being on July 24, 1962. The remainder of the Diocese, including Brunei, was reconstituted as the Diocese of Kuching on August 13 the same year when Cornwall continued as Bishop.

Needless to say, before the Parishes attained their self-supporting status, their growth was sustained financially and pastorally fromthe Bishop’s House. There, the mission’s outreach was planned and nurtured that gradually grew and eventually became the Parishes in the Archdeaconries.

“We are going to submit to the federal and state governments a proposal to build Pusat Anglika, a complex with many buildings, including the Bishop’s House, Anglican Guest House, Parish Hall, Education Building and the House of Epiphany,” Bolly said.

He disclosed renovation of the current building and the construction of new ones were estimated to cost between RM12 million and RM15 million.

Yohanes

October 28th, 2009, 09:30 AM

Kuching Today, 28102009

7th Mile
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Kuching Sentral
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New Shoplot
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Miramar Under Renovation
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Syariah Court at Satok
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Building Behind Hopoh Shoping Complex
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http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3530/28102009018.jpg

St Thomas
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3rd Mile
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Boulevard current & ongoing phase
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jingPENGboy

October 28th, 2009, 09:39 AM

St Thomas
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--> This is St. Joseph Cathedral, Jalan Tun Abg. Haji Openg.

Yohanes

October 28th, 2009, 09:42 AM

St Thomas
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--> This is St. Joseph Cathedral, Jalan Tun Abg. Haji Openg.

Yup St Joseph, I dreaminglah..:ohno:

kuchingbite

October 28th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Kuching Today, 28102009
Building Behind Hopoh Shoping Complex
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http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1843/28102009016.jpg
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Wow, thanks for the update Yohanes.

btw, any idea what is the construction building that beside the bank negara, cause it's looks huge:banana:.

dpmy05

October 28th, 2009, 10:32 AM

Wow, thanks for the update Yohanes.

btw, any idea what is the construction building that beside the bank negara, cause it's looks huge:.

if not mistaken is Kompleks Islam Sarawak

kiko

October 28th, 2009, 10:45 AM

tat was komplek islam swk..

Quiroz

October 28th, 2009, 02:18 PM

If you all look back to the pic above, can you all guess how many crane are going to be use for the construction??? 1 or 2??? MOST construction in our city lately use 2 cranes. How about this one??? :-)

James Foong

October 28th, 2009, 03:20 PM

how many tower crane the city has? besides selangor and penang, kuching and kk r the next busiest. can i safely put in not more than 20 numbers for each city?

CARJON

October 29th, 2009, 04:54 AM

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/carjon1118/plazamerdeka1.jpg

Quiroz

October 29th, 2009, 08:43 AM

how many tower crane the city has? besides selangor and penang, kuching and kk r the next busiest. can i safely put in not more than 20 numbers for each city?

Omg, this really didn't answer my question. :nuts:I asked about the crane in the above picture. The Kompleks Islam Sarawak construction.

Yohanes

October 29th, 2009, 10:13 AM

how many tower crane the city has? besides selangor and penang, kuching and kk r the next busiest. can i safely put in not more than 20 numbers for each city?

On going projects in Kuching where u can find cranes:cheers:,
Did i miss?

Kuching City Mall, Batu Kawah
Kuching City One Mall, Jln Song
One Jaya, Jln Song
HSL Supermarket, Tabuan Jaya
Komplex Islam Sarawak
Komplex Cukai Sarawak
Kuching Sentral
Sescb HQ, Istimus
Custom Complex, Masja
Vista Tunku, Petrajaya
Merdeka Plaza
Riveria
Building Opposite The Spring (apartment cum shopping)
Boulevard, phase???
Song Plaza
Swk Aquatic Centre
Yung Kong Hardware Mall
Waterfront Extension
Wisma Dayak, Satok
and various projects along Kch-Smarahan Highway

*More projects coming soon including Hotel by Global Upline

kiko

October 29th, 2009, 10:37 AM

KUCHING - Sarawak has secured the hosting of the 14th Asia-Pacific Congress of Paediatrics in 2012 after Malaysia won the bid in Shanghai early this month, Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) Regional Manager Geoffrey Lee said today.

He said the four-day event, scheduled for September 2012, was expected to generate a revenue of over RM3.9mil for the local hospitality and tourism sector as some 1,450 national and international participants would converge for meetings.

"Hosting this Asia-Pacific Congress will help add to the credibility of Sarawak as a new hub for international medical congress and the bureau will continue to assist the organiser to market the conference not only nationally but also internationally," he said in a statement here. - Bernama

jingPENGboy

October 29th, 2009, 01:50 PM

On going projects in Kuching where u can find cranes:cheers:,
Did i miss?

Kuching City Mall, Batu Kawah
Kuching City One Mall, Jln Song
One Jaya, Jln Song
HSL Supermarket, Tabuan Jaya
Komplex Islam Sarawak
Komplex Cukai Sarawak
Kuching Sentral
Sescb HQ, Istimus
Custom Complex, Masja
Vista Tunku, Petrajaya
Merdeka Plaza
Riveria
Building Opposite The Spring (apartment cum shopping)
Boulevard, phase???
Song Plaza
Swk Aquatic Centre
Yung Kong Hardware Mall
Waterfront Extension
Wisma Dayak, Satok
and various projects along Kch-Smarahan Highway

*More projects coming soon including Hotel by Global Upline

I Think James Foong meant T Cranes, yeah I think less than or around 20 when all the projects are up, James.

And for Islamic Complex, I think 2 Cranes. Satok area will have 3 then.

jingPENGboy

October 29th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Plaza Merdeka, the largest department store in Kuching

KUCHING: Two contract signings took place here yesterday at the Riverside Majestic Hotel to kick-off the construction of Plaza Merdeka slated to be the largest department store in Kuching comprising 135,000 sq ft.The ceremony encompassed the signing of a construction contract between Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd and Rakyat Elite Sdn Bhd and the signing of an anchor tenant contract between Parkson Corporation Sdn Bhd and Plaza Merdeka Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Being the oldest part of town, the site that was acquired exactly two years ago is scheduled for completion in March 2012 and is the first large brownfield redevelopment project in Kuching.

The managing director of Plaza Merdeka Holdings Sdn Bhd, Steve Ng said during a speech at the ceremony: “We are grateful to Bina Puri Construction Sdn Bhd for its cooperation, in particular to Datuk Henry Tee to have mobilised the project prior to a formal contract being executed. This has enabled us to save about three months and construction is now in full progress.”

He added that having secured Parkson Corporation as a key anchor tenant in Plaza Merdeka has had a good impact as the company has received quite a number of strong enquiries from sub anchor tenants and nationally recognised retailers.

“This is very exciting as a having a store of this size opens up huge retailing possibilities and it will be one of the major draws. Also, as a result of Parkson’s endorsement, we will be working closely with some nationally recognised retailers and we fully expect to secure commitments from them in the near future,” he expressed.

Ng explained that Plaza Merdeka is going to be the same yet differ in some aspects from other major shopping centres because it will be a component of the revitalisation of the picturesque and historic district of Kuching City.

jingPENGboy

October 29th, 2009, 02:30 PM

The Pan Tree (?Pantry)

by: Maozi.

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High Quality. :llama:

jingPENGboy

October 29th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Quiroz

October 29th, 2009, 05:12 PM

What club there will be?? Zouk??? Planet Hollywood??? Hard Rock Cafe???? Or a gay club??? lol...

Quiroz

October 29th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I m quite surprised to see many people going to GreenHightsmall.....

kiko

October 30th, 2009, 01:33 AM

I m quite surprised to see many people going to GreenHightsmall.....

business quite good lately especially after 4 point open

fairul

October 30th, 2009, 01:38 AM

Omg, this really didn't answer my question. :nuts:I asked about the crane in the above picture. The Kompleks Islam Sarawak construction.

duuhhh....kid..read carefully...he's not answering your question...

another parkson at merdeka plaza? :ohno:when will jusco to enter Sarawak/Sabah market?

kiko

October 30th, 2009, 02:08 AM

duuhhh....kid..read carefully...he's not answering your question...

another parkson at merdeka plaza? :ohno:when will jusco to enter Sarawak/Sabah market?

well, they have to valued their existing competitors here..

Muntz

October 30th, 2009, 04:53 AM

Muntz

October 30th, 2009, 04:57 AM

What club there will be?? Zouk??? Planet Hollywood??? Hard Rock Cafe???? Or a gay club??? lol...

I think Kuching really need a gay club. KK already has one, "Q Bar". KL has countless. Kuching should get one or else, the nightlife will be dead boring. I'm not encouraging homosexual lifestyle, but whether you like it or not, gay communities play a significant role in developing Kuching. If not because of them, you won't see lots of beauty saloons and designer boutiques.

Muntz

October 30th, 2009, 04:59 AM

I m quite surprised to see many people going to GreenHightsmall.....

Pity Coffee Bean has already moved out. But I do shopping at this Cold Storage once in a while... it's pretty much like Ta Kiong at the Spring with less crowds. :colgate::colgate:

Quiroz

October 30th, 2009, 06:52 AM

duuhhh....kid..read carefully...he's not answering your question...

He is answering my question dear. But dont really answer the question of mine.... :ohno:

Quiroz

October 30th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Pity Coffee Bean has already moved out. But I do shopping at this Cold Storage once in a while... it's pretty much like Ta Kiong at the Spring with less crowds. :colgate::colgate:

Really??? :goodnight bye2 Coffee Bean. Pity bah, its such a nice place, but Coffee Bean has to close the door.

Gay Bar/club in Kuching?? I m sure they will not build it near at Syariah Court there. Hahaha...

jingPENGboy

October 30th, 2009, 07:13 AM

KUCHING: Green Heights Mall is pleased to announce the opening of its latest F&B tenant food court, The Pan Tree, at Level 1 of the mall. The official opening took place yesterday and was officiated by David Hilton Smith, Executive Director of Permodalan Sarawak Berhad, the holding company of Green Heights Mall.
After a ribbon cutting ceremony by Datuk Sri Joseph Kong, representing residents at Green Heights, invited guests were given a tour of the food court.
The Pan Tree, aptly named to reflect the green theme of the mall, is home to 8 delicious stalls with food ranging from local favorites to American Fusion fare. The stalls feature a unique island style layout where diners will have more of a buffet feel to dining. Popular names such as Bombay Masala and Gamelan Indonesian Cuisine are among the stalls operational at The Pan Tree.
Diners are pampered with free WI-FI, a fresh and bright dining ambience, various food and drink choices, free basement car parking for the first hour and an array of conveniences that Green Heights Mall offers. The Pan Tree is open daily from 10am – 9:30pm. Come and check it out at Level 1, Green Heights Mall, 129 Jalan Lapangan Terbang 2, 93250 Kuching.
For enquiries, please call CSA Counter (082 579 484), Calvin (019 887 8095) /Kris (082 572 484) /Tommy (019 817 8090). Alternatively, you can send your queries via fax to 082 459 484 or via email to enquiries@greenheightsmall.com.my.

jingPENGboy

October 30th, 2009, 07:15 AM

Sarawak set to host IEW 2009
KUCHING: The power and petroleum industry in the region are set to gather here for the International Energy week (IEW) 2009.
The three-day event will be held from November 3 to 5 at the Borneo Convention Centre.
Hosted by the Sarawak State Government, supported by Sarawak Convention Bureau and organised by AMB Exhibitions (Kuala Lumpur), the IEW 2009 will welcome over 5,000 delegates and trade buyers for the energy industry across the region.
It also provides industry professionals to explore business partnerships, generate business and investment opportunities in the multi-billion dollar Sarawak Corridor on Renewable Energy (SCORE).
Chief Minister Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud said “It is my pleasure to welcome all delegates and participants to the brand new Borneo Convention Centre for the IEW 09.
“This event is timely as it will complement the development of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE).
“Sarawak has tremendous potential in the energy sector. We have one of the largest gas reserves in the world and at the same time, significant capacity for hydropower. “The State Government is committed to ensuring that our resources will contribute to the betterment of our people and nation.
“In addition, by bringing in industry experts, academicians and technology suppliers, Sarawak can become a Centre of Excellence where training, research and development can flourish.” he said.
Exhibitors include top industry players including BC Petrochemical Sdn Bhd, Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd, Nippon Oil Exploration, Petroleum Technical Services Corporation- Vietnam, PETRONAS, Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad, Sarawak Shell Berhad, Siemens Malaysia, Sirim Berhad, Yangtze Three Gorges Technology And Economy Development Co. Ltd and many others.
Meanwhile, Mrs Jill Henry, CEO of the Sarawak Convention Bureau added “Hosting this prestigious event will help add to the credibility of Sarawak as a new hub for international exhibition.
“Our unique destination offers rainforest side by side with a booming export economy means that professional delegates will have a memorable and productive meeting,” she said.
Those interested to find out more about International Energy Week 2009(IEW), can visit www.iew.my.

C.P Tan

October 30th, 2009, 09:40 AM

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Plaza Merdeka
The Shopping Mall will have a gross area of 550,000 sq ft with a nett lettable area of 350,000 sq ft. The discerning feature of the mall will be its huge 9,000 sq ft four-storey high garden podium for promotions and exhibitions.

Parkson flagship store will be located here. There will also be a supermarket, key sub-anchors, Food and beverage outlets as well as a sumptuous food court.

The mall is targeted at the mid end local and tourist markets.

Ample car parks spread over 6 acres is provided for on levels B2 & B3 with multiple access points to the mall. Vehicular access will be smooth through the well designed entries and exit points that are integrated into the areas traffic flows. The ample parking will also serve to enhance the pedestrian flow of the surrounding vibrant retail streets.

The mall shall serve as an oasis amidst the old historic buildings. With its unrivalled garden like setting, its shopper friendly layout and good retail mix, it will be a desired shopping destination that will be hard to beat.

The Project Summary
Developer: Rakyat Elite Sdn Bhd (727111-T) in partnership with Plaza
Merdeka Holdings Sdn Bhd (760175-W)

Sales / Leasing / Management:Plaza Merdeka Management Sdn Bhd
(803360-M)

Total Nett Lettable:350,000 sq ft

Site Area: 3.8 acres

Expected Completion: By mid 2012

Source: http://www.plazamerdeka.com/project_summary.php

Progress of Plaza Merdeka (September 2009)
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Source:http://www.plazamerdeka.com/gallery/project2a/

James Foong

October 30th, 2009, 04:56 PM

He is answering my question dear. But dont really answer the question of mine.... :ohno:

^^ I was not replying nor talking to you. I was asking an open question, directed to everybody.

Must I remind you (a greenhorn); this forum does not belong to you. You dont command this thread and expect ppl to be obligated to answer you straight.

I Think James Foong meant T Cranes, yeah I think less than or around 20 when all the projects are up, James.

Many thanks. I think the number is impressive for malaysia standard. where else, big cities in peninsular like JB and ipoh cant even make it to 15. though i understand the numbers do not represent the scale of development reliablely, but at least it show a clear indication the city is still booming despite all the negatives about economy.

On going projects in Kuching where u can find cranes:cheers:,
Did i miss?

Kuching City Mall, Batu Kawah
Kuching City One Mall, Jln Song
One Jaya, Jln Song
HSL Supermarket, Tabuan Jaya
Komplex Islam Sarawak
Komplex Cukai Sarawak
Kuching Sentral
Sescb HQ, Istimus
Custom Complex, Masja
Vista Tunku, Petrajaya
Merdeka Plaza
Riveria
Building Opposite The Spring (apartment cum shopping)
Boulevard, phase???
Song Plaza
Swk Aquatic Centre
Yung Kong Hardware Mall
Waterfront Extension
Wisma Dayak, Satok
and various projects along Kch-Smarahan Highway

*More projects coming soon including Hotel by Global Upline

detailed compilation. :okay:

Thats mean kuching will have another 8 more retail centres? Will these create boiling situation to the market later?

Quiroz

October 30th, 2009, 05:12 PM

^^ I was not replying nor talking to you. I was asking an open question, directed to everybody.

Must I remind you (a greenhorn); this forum does not belong to you. You dont command this thread and expect ppl to be obligated to answer you straight.
Malu, :runaway:

jingPENGboy

October 30th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Thats mean kuching will have another 8 more retail centres? Will these create boiling situation to the market later?[/QUOTE]

Like other towns of Malaysia, Kuching is indeed densely saturated with supermarkets, hypermarkets and shopping malls. Business is tough here.

James Foong

October 30th, 2009, 05:23 PM

at least competitive market ll bring in the best. whats the major drive of sudden booming?

C.P Tan

October 30th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Like other towns of Malaysia, Kuching is indeed densely saturated with supermarkets, hypermarkets and shopping malls. Business is tough here.
Yeah, someone did a research and conclude that Kuching has around 53 supermarkets. I referred to Chinese version of Wikipedia and agree with that number. So it is very hard for Tesco or Jusco to penetrate Kuching market because supermarkets can be found everywhere in Kuching, whether in Kuching South, Kuching North or Padawan area. :ohno:
I hope Kuchingites can have Jusco, Tesco, Carrefour and GSC one day. :|

C.P Tan

October 30th, 2009, 06:42 PM

ABB To Tap Green Energy Opportunities In Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Power and automation technology group, ABB, is set to tap the green energy opportunities in Sarawak, especially in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewal Energy (SCORE).

ABB South Asia region manager, Sim Boon Kiat, said Sarawak's massive reserves of hydro-power, coal, natural gas as well as bio-mass would drive Sarawak's potential as a vital energy powerhouse for Malaysia as well as the region in the long term.

"ABB is set to pursue green energy opportunities in Sarawak with the opening of the new office here today. It is a momentous occasion as it marks ABB's ambitious foray into Sarawak to tap the enormous potential afforded by SCORE," he told reporters after the opening of the office here today.

Sim, who is also country manager of ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd, said the new office would enable ABB to strengthen its reach in the Sarawak market and show its seriousness and commitment.

"It is an important platform, which allows us to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the market, and for building successful partnerships with our customers," he said.

He said the ABB customers in Kuching would receive innovative, timely and practical solutions comparable to the company's global standards and principles

Sim said ABB was committed towards ensuring that its extensive portfolio would be able to deliver solutions to put Sarawak on the map as a renewable energy powerhouse for Malaysia.

"SCORE, stretching for 320km along the coast from Tanjung Manis to Similajau, covers 70,709 sq km with a population of 607,800 people, will provide the impetus to fast-track the state's growth, pushing the economy to the next level in the coming decades," he said.

Energy resources, mainly hydro-power (20,000 MW), coal (1.46 billion metric tones) and natural gas (40.9 trillion cu ft) are readily available for the SCORE region, he said.

"This augurs well for ABB as the strong emphasis on renewable energy sources in the Sarawak corridor presents enormous opportunities for our technology, sustainable solutions and industry expertise," he said.

-- BERNAMA

Note: ABB, formerly ASEA Brown Boveri, is a Swiss-Swedish multinational corporation headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, operating mainly in the power and automation technology areas. ABB is one of the largest engineering companies as well as one of the largest conglomerate companies in the world. ABB has operations in around 100 countries, with approximately 115,000 employees (2008).- Wikipedia

nazrey

October 30th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Buy Malaysia Products expo at Waterfront
Thursday, October 29th, 2009

KUCHING: A Buy Malaysia Products trade expo will run from today (Oct 29) until Nov 1 at the Kuching Waterfront.The four-day expo aims to promote Malaysian products and services, with exhibitors offering various promotions.

From 10am today, visitors can participate in various games such as miniature golf and wheel-of-fortune as well as traditional cooking competitions.

A bermukun competition is scheduled for the afternoon and a concert will be held at night featuring artistes like Aishah AF, Willam Thong and Iban singer Ricky.

Visitors will also be entertained with cultural dances.

Tomorrow, there will be a sape competition, miniature golf, wheel-of-fortune, alir-alir (traditional Sarawakian game), performances by Jerry Kamit & Friends and quizzes.

In the evening, there will be a concert titled Malam Gemilang, featuring performances by artists like Lenny, Safar Gafar and cultural dancers.

Similar activities will be held on Saturday, along with the chance to try batak lampong, another traditional Sarawakian game.

There will also be a colouring competition for children aged seven to nine and a performance by Neative Jive.

In the evening, the Malam Muda Mudi concert will feature artistes like Plug & Play, Felisia Gek, Pija Mentor TV3 and Misit.

On Sunday, visitors will also be able to catch cultural dances and performances by Kinmara.

The final concert, Malam Seribu Bintang, will feature local artistes such as Rock Heart band, the ‘Jiran Sekampung’ sketch and Angela Martin.

The expo will run from 9am to 10am daily.

nazrey

October 30th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Sarawak Labour Department to hold Job Placement Programme
hursday, October 29th, 2009

KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Department is organising a Job Placement Programme.It will be held at Kuching Waterfront on Nov 7 and 8 from 8am to 5pm.

The purpose of the programme is for employers to meet job seekers and conduct on-the-spot interviews as well as enabling job seekers to register with JobsMalaysia online for employment opportunities.

The programme is launched simultaneously with the Sarawak Pribumi Community Skills Programme which will be opened by Deputy Minister of Human Resources Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan on Nov 7.

This programme is one of the important events of the Ministry of Human Resources in its efforts to assist the unemployed to secure jobs.

A career exhibition will also be held for the public to obtain information about career paths to take.

Those interested should bring along their identity card as well as academic and relevant certificates for registration and on-the-spot-interview purposes.

For more information, call Jessie Bidut, Emma Yusmaniza or Norliza Mathan at 082-242261.

dekechemist

October 30th, 2009, 09:48 PM

What club there will be?? Zouk??? Planet Hollywood??? Hard Rock Cafe???? Or a gay club??? lol...

Let's make a deal. If KK got their HRC, you pay me 100bucks. If Kuching got it first, I'll pay u:). Zouk ... does Kuchingites do rave parties? I have a friend whom from Kuching, he's not into that. Planet Hollywood ... HRC is always better when it comes to hosting entertainment even:cheers:t. gay club ... Kuching hasn't ready for rainbow dollar.:ohno:

jingPENGboy

October 31st, 2009, 04:05 AM

at least competitive market ll bring in the best. whats the major drive of sudden booming?

most probably due to the steady migration of ppl to Kuching.

jingPENGboy

October 31st, 2009, 04:08 AM

Yeah, someone did a research and conclude that Kuching has around 53 supermarkets. I referred to Chinese version of Wikipedia and agree with that number. So it is very hard for Tesco or Jusco to penetrate Kuching market because supermarkets can be found everywhere in Kuching, whether in Kuching South, Kuching North or Padawan area. :ohno:
I hope Kuchingites can have Jusco, Tesco, Carrefour and GSC one day. :|

Tesco, carrefour, GSC are just 'branded' names. Ppl go gaga over foreign's companies. The stuffs sold are still the same and the price wouldn't be as cheap as you think. Even Everwin of Sarikei sells cheaper than Giant etc.

jingPENGboy

October 31st, 2009, 04:14 AM

dekechemist

October 31st, 2009, 05:11 AM

One does not make hasty judgment or conclusion from one instance or incident. :nuts:

I know what u saying, but i havn't make any conclusion tho, :nuts:

jingPENGboy

October 31st, 2009, 06:45 AM

Level Up Fitness officially opens for business
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At the opening ceremony of Level Up Fitness yesterday are (from left) Yeo Siew Hui (Director Everrise Group), Jeffrey Sia (Executive Director Everrise Group), Colin Sia (Managing Director Everrise Group), Kenny Sia (Level Up Fitness Executive Director), Christina Phang (Director Everrise Group). PHOTO: T H LU

Kevin Tan

KUCHING: Level Up Fitness, a 10,000 sq ft three-storey gym, officially opened for business yesterday. Conveniently located right in the heart of Kuching at Everrise Tower just next to Travilion, it is outfitted with brand new exercise equipment from leading American manufacturers Cybex and LifeFitness.
The gym features a Cardio Theatre, a suite of 21 Cardio machines all fitted with audio receivers and flatscreen TVs, a free weights area as well as a variety of group exercises including aerobics, yoga, pilates and world renown group exercise routines Les Mills’ Body Pump and Body Combat.
“The majority of people in Kuching want to look good and feel healthy but there aren’t many fitness centres to choose from. Currently, the only options available in Kuching are gyms fitted with out-of-date equipment, with weak programmes, priced exorbitantly, are cramped and poorly designed,” said Level Up Fitness founder and executive director Kenny Sia at the opening ceremony.
Other gyms usually charge their members additional fees for group exercises but at Level Up Fitness, all these are already included in the monthly RM119 membership fee,” Sia added.
“We are doing our best to provide members with as many services as possible so that they can make the most of their membership. There will be more
equipment and classes added as time goes on,” Sia continued.
Besides theses facilities, members will also be able to enjoy a fresh juice bar, a lounge, drink coolers and shower facilities.
To maximise members’ time at the gym, trained and qualified trainers are on hand to motivate and help members achieve their individual targets with customised exercise regimes.
“In Kuching, fitness centres are shunned because gym goers are often mistakenly stereotyped as muscular body builders. Nobody has yet stepped up to the
platform to spread the necessary knowledge and education to the masses,” Sia continued.
“This is a huge contrast to the situation in Peninsular Malaysia, where the fitness industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom. A large majority of working professionals there have gym memberships and
fitness centres serve as de facto ‘third stop’ for them between workplace and home,” Sia said.
Sia feels that the launch of the gym is timely as there is a lot of external support for such services.
“The fitness industry will continue to enjoy strong growth for at least the next 10 years, especially in Kuching. External forces – the media, government and the medical community – all support and encourage the public to exercise. These factors, combined with increasingly favourable demographics and a large pool of knowledgeable and experienced club professionals, bode well for the future of the fitness industry,” he concluded.

triplex

October 31st, 2009, 07:50 AM

^^ eh... is that kenny sia, the famous blogger??? :llama:

Quiroz

October 31st, 2009, 08:34 AM

Let's make a deal. If KK got their HRC, you pay me 100bucks. If Kuching got it first, I'll pay u:). Zouk ... does Kuchingites do rave parties? I have a friend whom from Kuching, he's not into that. Planet Hollywood ... HRC is always better when it comes to hosting entertainment even:cheers:t. gay club ... Kuching hasn't ready for rainbow dollar.:ohno:

Bucks??? Hurm thats in Dollar right?? Or Ringgit???:lol:

Hurm, this guy sure is underestimating Kuching.:poke:
Well, It will not be surprising that KK will get HRC 1st that Kuching, because KK is more fun-trip, Kuching is more for Business-trip. But, as Kuching is developing fast, it is also not surprising that Kuching will have more entertainment than KK. I hope that there will be a theme park with a roller coaster in Kuching someday. Hahahah...

C.P Tan

October 31st, 2009, 02:31 PM

The Usual Suspect

October 31st, 2009, 03:35 PM

LOL no offense but HRC is for old fogeys and SPGs, whats the big deal about having one?

howard90

October 31st, 2009, 07:01 PM

Even if KK got HRC first, there is nothing to boast about. They should improve on their road system, electric power transmission, etc. and build more hospital and higher learning institutes. What is the use of having so many shopping malls and entertainment centers but the infrastructure is still below the standard of a city?:ohno:
Forumers from KK, you know what I am talking about. I don't mean to offend you all but KK deserves a better infrastructure. I really don't know what the state government is thinking. :nuts:
By the way, I am glad that Kuching hasn't ready for rainbow dollar.:wave:

Eventhough I am a Sabahan, but I am so agree with you. Many towns and cities in Sarawak have good infrastructure, especially road system, great in its structure and perhaps well-planned. May b that Sarawak cities got more flat land for urban planning comparing KK which is hilly, however how would a city be a perfect urban area without a complete road system or more precisely transportation system? This is truthfully one of the thing that Sarawakian shud be proud of their government.

HRC or lessbian or gay is NOT an issue at all in Malaysia, it never been a norm for Malaysian anyway. Perhaps we as Malaysian is not yet as open-minded as the "luar negara", introducing HRC in here will not really bring "pride" to its citizens, not to mention how worse it will cause to the present situation.

One important thing for Kuchingites to take note is tat the arrogance of being so-called "orang bandar", from which i observed is owned by ppl of other states too, but much serious happened in Kch. In one way or another it is causing the social acceptance in Kch lower comparing with other states, although immigrations are still frequent in here due to its high economic performance. But if ppl is still reluctant to change tat, in future days cities with a higher social tolerance will catch up with Kch or perhaps overtook this place.

Quiroz

October 31st, 2009, 07:03 PM

BTW, what is Rainbow Money???

dekechemist

October 31st, 2009, 10:50 PM

...May b that Sarawak cities got more flat land for urban planning comparing KK which is hilly, however how would a city be a perfect urban area without a complete road system or more precisely transportation system? This is truthfully one of the thing that Sarawakian shud be proud of their government.

..introducing HRC in here will not really bring "pride" to its citizens, not to mention how worse it will cause to the present situation.

One thing you have to remember Kuching obtained its city status back in the 70's, KK was recent, what 7 years ago? In M'sia in general, one city will only start to embark its proper planning once it obtains city status.

I'm actually doubt whether you know what HRC is stand for, I simplified the name Hard Rock Cafe - HRC. Anyhow, HRC doesn't bring any sort of pride to a city. It's just symbol of what a city could offer when it comes to entertainment. And could you elaborate a lil bit more what did u mean by "how worse it will cause to the present situation." I've visited many HRC, and its just ordinary restaurant serving 'okay' food, the only special thing about it is the restaurant theme, its dedicated to live music performance. I just could not see any bad thing it will bring.

BTW, what is Rainbow Money???

aha, even Google cannot provide u the answer. It's a new economic term coined to describe the economic strategy to gain profit/money from gay (this group of people) through tourism, basically expanding the tourist group target.

nephro nerd

November 1st, 2009, 12:02 AM

The Usual Suspect

November 1st, 2009, 01:35 AM

I would love to see tesco or carrefour in Kuching. Better shopping standards, everything under one roof. But then you will really see all the small traditional shops disappear.

And how is it Hard Rock Cafe is for old folks and non hipsters? New hard rock cafes in West Malaysia now offer beach side facilities, convention halls on top of food and beverage services. Having one in Kuching would be great. It kinda sounds like Kuchingites being sour grapes at the fact that KK has one and we don't.

It's not a 'fact' that KK has one - it doesn't have it! They're just exploring setting one up there, along with Melaka. It's good to know that business is good - there's nothing to do with jealousy.
Most of the people I know, if you mention HRC, they will make snide remarks about the place and then laugh about the demographics (I'm pretty much a KL resident by the way). Seriously it's not a terribly cool place anymore, although if thats your thing then thats fine. To me, it's a joke to have something like this when it's not a big deal anymore. Where were they when it was the rage 10-15 years ago? ONly when it's dying then they come to KK la, Melaka la etc. By the way, the Planet Hollywood franchise is pretty much dead.

nephro nerd

November 1st, 2009, 02:54 AM

The Usual Suspect

November 1st, 2009, 03:16 AM

Hey I'm sorry if I sounded condescending. But Hard rock is far from dead. They have just opened a new one at Batu Ferringhi in Penang and its really nice-not just catering to people who want music or a drink. Business models change and HRC KL is old. The ones that might be set up in KK would be another great addition to the local economy.

maybe i'm just prejudiced from the few that i've visited...:lol:
but yeah if they can draw visitors from out of town and so on, that would be good

howard90

November 1st, 2009, 03:32 AM

I'm actually doubt whether you know what HRC is stand for, I simplified the name Hard Rock Cafe - HRC. Anyhow, HRC doesn't bring any sort of pride to a city. It's just symbol of what a city could offer when it comes to entertainment. And could you elaborate a lil bit more what did u mean by "how worse it will cause to the present situation." I've visited many HRC, and its just ordinary restaurant serving 'okay' food, the only special thing about it is the restaurant theme, its dedicated to live music performance. I just could not see any bad thing it will bring.

I don't meant for only HRC, i mean for other clubs or bars or high expenditure entertainment spot. I know many of us do make "pride" to ourselves that our cities got these high-cost lifestyle leisure places, just that you won't admit you look down on others which dont hav it.

May be it's time for you to think about the impact of these clubs to society, not to neglect the teenage youngsters, on the happy-go-lucky culture, including blowing money before realising where the hard-earned money come from and exposure to adult entertainment.

walking_coffee

November 1st, 2009, 05:23 AM

How is the chatter about Hard Rock Cafe being 'in' or not relevant to a thread regarding Kuching City's development? Having a large brand name does not necessarily bring in the crowds. Yes, it helps create an allegedly 'high profile' image for the city; but do you want a city to be remembered at 'the city with an outlet from that chain'?

Having something different from the norm is always good. It creates individuality and a sense of difference. Having eight shopping malls with the same shops in them does not bring the same experience as having four shopping malls with very distinct stores.

Dubai may be remembered for having the largest, tallest, widest, longest, weirdest, with 'outlets' of 'international chains,' but Doha somehow captures attention not via 'Bar X: Doha' but through culture and history. Having a well maintained and stocked museum has far better social benefits than having the most bubbly foam party.

p.s. do not underestimate the power of the pink dollar. Homosexual professionals have quite the amount disposable income, especially if it's a dual income couple with no kids. Social acceptance shows progression, and economic benefits.

Quiroz

November 1st, 2009, 05:48 AM

Hey2.... new topic. When do you think that our KIA Air Control Tower will get a face lift. Something like KLIA Air Control Tower maybe??

C.P Tan

November 1st, 2009, 07:24 AM

One thing you have to remember Kuching obtained its city status back in the 70's, KK was recent, what 7 years ago? In M'sia in general, one city will only start to embark its proper planning once it obtains city status.

Kuching was elevated to city status on 1 August 1988, not 70's!:nuts: Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuching
Fyi, KK granted city status on 2 February 2000, that is 9 years ago.
What is so special for having a HRC? No more clubs or bars in Kuching, please! I don't want my lovely Kuching to become a city that is dotted with clubs everywhere.:ohno:

kealchg

November 1st, 2009, 08:54 AM

http://www.kboxkaraoke.com.my/about10.html

KBOX is open I hear...and they say they are the largest in East Malaysia...anyone been there yet? How are the songs?

It is in my humble opinion that, the number of clubs and pubs is not the yardstick for measuring how "developed" a city is.

It is how the city halls runs the city, it is the quality of educations, and the quality of medical facilities, cleanliness, safety that makes a city a CITY.

Kuching has always been a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, anyway most of the "yuppies" from Kuching are now working in KL, JB, Penang or even other cities worldwide...the number of clubs and pubs only cater for a few that are still in Kuching.

Despite this short coming, they still willingly call Kuching home. I for one only need "Senso"...old uncle like me not suitable go clubbing liaw...hahaha!

Cheers guy!

dekechemist

November 1st, 2009, 09:16 AM

Kuching was elevated to city status on 1 August 1988, not 70's!:nuts: Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuching
Fyi, KK granted city status on 2 February 2000, that is 9 years ago.
What is so special for having a HRC? No more clubs or bars in Kuching, please! I don't want my lovely Kuching to become a city that is dotted with clubs everywhere.:ohno:

you're right, I was wrong on the details. But my point is, Kuching acquired its city status way earlier than KK. So, when it comes to infrastructural development along with economic activity, of course Kuching is doing better than KK.

It's not that very special of having HRC in KK or wherever. In some way, it becomes an indication of how prominent the city is.

triplex

November 1st, 2009, 09:28 AM

jingPENGboy

November 1st, 2009, 09:39 AM

come to think about it, HRC, jusco, tesco, all the developments in kuching is in a hand of one person and his army (u know who). foreign players always had/will have a hard time coming into our state. its a good thing in many ways but also disadvantages. *sigh*

It's not only sarawak but also other states. Most of the malls there are related to politicians too.

Sarawak is unique in a way that it always creates its own businesses or local franchises for instance bing! coffee, Scr and SB. The speculated miramar club can be nicer than HRC or zouk or whatever foreign chain if managed and planned properly. Lord white hair can bring in dozens of foreign goodies anytime.

Tesco or carrefour is another issue. It's just names. Tesco, from the UK seems nicer as it belongs to 'orang putih' and we always look up to them making them our idols.

But I'm glad that sarawak is not ctrlled by the current biggest political party from the west. Congratulations to our state government. Sarawak is one of the very few or the only state having surplus everywhere whereas other states always go bankrupt.

Regarding KIA Ctrl Tower, it might look old and do not match with the current design of KIA but the important thing is the efficiency of the workers there.

Enough said, let us not forget that, our culture and norms are getting more and more diluted each day.

triplex

November 1st, 2009, 09:59 AM

It's not only sarawak but also other states. Most of the malls there are related to politicians too.

Sarawak is unique in a way that it always creates its own businesses or local franchises for instance bing! coffee, Scr and SB. The speculated miramar club can be nicer than HRC or zouk or whatever foreign chain if managed and planned properly. Lord white hair can bring in dozens of foreign goodies anytime.

Tesco or carrefour is another issue. It's just names. Tesco, from the UK seems nicer as it belongs to 'orang putih' and we always look up to them making them our idols.

But I'm glad that sarawak is not ctrlled by the current biggest political party from the west. Congratulations to our state government. Sarawak is one of the very few or the only state having surplus everywhere whereas other states always go bankrupt.

Regarding KIA Ctrl Tower, it might look old and do not match with the current design of KIA but the important thing is the efficiency of the workers there.

Enough said, let us not forget that, our culture and norms are getting more and more diluted each day.

true that politicians in other states have the power. but i think our state is strongest interms of not letting outsiders manipulate our market (political too! thank lord).

but, (which i guess everyone else will agree with me) i will be glad if those mentioned international stores open in our city at the same time hopefully will not affect local players.

p/s: i miss SCR and SB.. :crazy2:

kiko

November 2nd, 2009, 01:55 AM

3 days didnt read tis forum quite funny to see kk and kch forumers argue about pubs and HRC..well, let me add in some spices to the arguement..

well, if KK got their HRC, let them be.we have hundreds of pubs in kch tat u guys cant even visited all of them..talk about those around the chonglin, travillion, 101, 3rd mile & CBD..tats enough to make ur money flow dry from ur pocket..

well, 1 thing for sure.KK is a small centralised city, so the economic activity just concentrating into 1 place.tats y, HRC is considering to open 1 there.pls remember,HRC doesnt create so much impact.infact other major attraction whch can help to attract tourist such as our natural beauty & culture.

in term of size, i hate comparing this fact betwn kch & kk...well, kk forumers may think kk is bigger and developed than kch due to their 1 borneo & centralised city, but in fact, if u drive from kch city centre until kota padawan, tat is almost 20km strenched, u will find out tat kch devlepment is far beyond wat kk have now..sory but tat is the fact.my brother & sister in law who r sabahan admitted tis when they come here...so cheers..pls stop comparing this 2 cities becoz at the end of the day, u will still find out ur strenghth & ur weaknesses..

Ampelio

November 2nd, 2009, 04:11 AM

most probably due to the steady migration of ppl to Kuching.

^^mostly from where??? Sarawak rural area, M'sia Peninsular or maybe foreigner?

sc4

November 2nd, 2009, 04:54 AM

aha, even Google cannot provide u the answer. It's a new economic term coined to describe the economic strategy to gain profit/money from gay (this group of people) through tourism, basically expanding the tourist group target.

The proper term used is actually the "Pink Dollar"....google it will yield many results....

kiko

November 2nd, 2009, 05:02 AM

^^mostly from where??? Sarawak rural area, M'sia Peninsular or maybe foreigner?

all of them..tats include students from outside msia..

CARJON

November 2nd, 2009, 12:12 PM

i hate people compare with different condition
not fair to compare
both city has strenghth and weakness
some kuching like to compare kuching vs Singapore
besides population ( singapore 1950 already has 1 million population) singapore is the strategy location for both business and military in Asia.
how to compare with different condition ?
how do you know when kuching has 5 million population will not develop as good as singapore done ?

jingPENGboy

November 2nd, 2009, 12:36 PM

^^mostly from where??? Sarawak rural area, M'sia Peninsular or maybe foreigner?

from other divisions of sarawak esp sri aman, kapit, sarikei, sibu & other rural areas due to more job opportunity. bintulu, miri and kuching are fast growing areas with brighter future than other towns in Sarawak. A lot of sarikeians and sibu people buy properties in kuching and when they retire, usually they will stay in kuching due to better healthcare. Many of their children also, are doing tertiary education in Kuching and Miri (curtin).

dekechemist

November 2nd, 2009, 11:07 PM

To all KKites, suck it up! Your city is small, it shouldn't be elevated to city status at the first place. If you still don't agree with this, just come over and see it yourself.

kiko

November 3rd, 2009, 12:18 AM

To all KKites, suck it up! Your city is small, it shouldn't be elevated to city status at the first place. If you still don't agree with this, just come over and see it yourself.

:shocked: wat ur point?

kiko

November 3rd, 2009, 02:18 AM

Kompleks DUN di Petra Jaya dijadikan Pusat Budaya
31/10/2009 2:35pm

KUCHING 31 Okt. — Kompleks Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) yang lama di Petra Jaya di sini akan dijadikan pusat budaya dengan dilengkapi kemudahan dan pentas yang canggih bagi memudahkan pengiat seni berkarya.

Ketua Menteri, Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud berkata, bidang seni merupakan satu saluran baru yang boleh digunakan untuk membawa generasi muda agar bersama-sama dalam pembangunan negara.

"Daripada teater-teater yang ditampilkan, kita boleh nampak dan ini adalah cermin kepada generasi baru serta apa yang mereka mahukan akan terpancar pada hasil kreatif mereka di atas pentas.

"Ini tidak boleh kita sekat kerana itulah perasaan mereka yang sebenar,” katanya semasa berucap pada Festival Teater Malaysia peringkat negeri di Auditorium P.Ramlee di sini malam tadi.

Sementara itu, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara (JKKN) Mod Zaky Din berkata kerajaan menyediakan dana khas berjumlah RM200 juta di bawah Dana Industri Kreatif yang diuruskan oleh Bank Simpanan Nasional bagi mengembangkan lagi industri kreatif negara. - Bernama

kiko

November 3rd, 2009, 02:20 AM

Elak berjalan kaki di kawasan sunyi, gelap - Polis
KUCHING 27 Okt. - Para pelancong yang mengunjungi bandar raya ini dinasihatkan supaya mengelak daripada berjalan kaki di kawasan sunyi dan gelap yang memudahkan mereka menjadi sasaran penjenayah.

Ketua Polis Daerah Kuching, Asisten Komisioner (ACP) Wong Wai Loong berkata, kebanyakan kes jenayah berlaku di kawasan tersebut berikutan pelancong lebih suka untuk menggunakan jalan berkenaan sebagai jalan pintas untuk sampai ke sesuatu destinasi menarik.

Katanya, tindakan mereka itu hanya akan mengundang padah kerana penjenayah seperti peragut amat menggemari kawasan tersebut kerana mudah untuk melepaskan diri dan mengelak daripada dicam.

''Namun, ingin saya tegaskan di sini, kejadian ragut membabitkan pelancong itu bukan bermakna kawasan bandar raya sudah tidak selamat lagi untuk dikunjungi kerana kita mempunyai anggota yang sentiasa meronda kawasan tumpuan ramai.

''Cuma ingin saya nasihatkan kepada mereka (pelancong) untuk mengelak daripada menggunakan jalan yang sunyi dan gelap kerana ia hanya akan mendedahkan mereka kepada bahaya," katanya di sini hari ini.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita ketika diminta mengulas mengenai laporan sebuah akhbar mengenai kejadian ragut membabitkan pelancong di kawasan segi tiga emas bandar ini termasuk Jalan Bukit Mata, Jalan Mathies dan Jalan Borneo.

Wai Loong memberitahu, pelancong juga dinasihatkan untuk bersiar-siar di bandar raya ini secara berkumpulan atau menggunakan teksi kerana ia merupakan cara yang terbaik untuk menghindarkan mereka dari menjadi sasaran penjenayah.

Tegasnya, polis tidak menafikan kejadian ragut membabitkan pelancong berlaku tetapi jumlahnya tidak banyak sebagaimana yang digambarkan sesetengah pihak.

''Statistik indeks jenayah ragut di bandar Kuching membabitkan pelancong telah menunjukkan penurunan jika dibandingkan dengan tempoh sama tahun lalu iaitu dari lima kepada dua kes," jelas beliau.

Sementara itu, Wai Loong berkata, pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) di bandar ini diminta memainkan peranan mereka untuk memasang lampu jalan di beberapa kawasan gelap di bandar ini.

Selain itu katanya, pengusaha hotel turut memainkan peranan dengan memberitahu pelancong untuk mengelakkan daripada menggunakan jalan-jalan tertentu yang kerap berlaku jenayah di situ.

kiko

November 3rd, 2009, 06:18 AM

Part of plaza merdeka constrcution works..tat area is kind of huge..cant wait for mid 2012...:banana: thanks to plaza merdeka website

http://www.plazamerdeka.com/gallery/project2a/images/image029.jpg

http://www.plazamerdeka.com/gallery/project2a/images/image021.jpg

http://www.plazamerdeka.com/gallery/project2a/images/image027.jpg

http://www.plazamerdeka.com/gallery/project2a/images/image035.jpg

kiko

November 3rd, 2009, 10:10 AM

Thanks nazrey for earlier posting..wanna share tis news to some who yet to read tis..i believe such an investment is the key indicator towrds city expansion & growth..

Manufacturing investments in Sarawak top RM7b
By Nancy Nais

ALMOST half of Malaysia's approved investments in the manufacturing sector so far this year went to Sarawak, reflecting the state's appeal among investors.
The resource-rich state received RM7.3 billion, or 46 per cent of the total. A quarter was from local companies, while the rest were from foreign firms, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapha Mohamad.

"The approval for the first six months indicates a strong participation by foreign investors in the manufacturing sector in Sarawak, particularly in capital intensive industries such as chemical, metal and wood products," he said at the launch of Sarawak Investment and Trade Dialogue and Seminar on Manufacturing and Service Sector in Kuching yesterday.

Apart from being rich with oil, gas and timber, Sarawak is also expected to have large hydro power plants, thanks to its rivers.

The biggest is the 2,400- megawatt Bakun station that is being built now.

Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan in his opening address said despite the global uncertainty, the state's economy managed to record 5 per cent growth last year.

"Our state economic growth rate is above the national growth of 4.6 per cent, and the growth in our manufacturing sector remained strong at 5.3 per cent," Chan said.

Chan strongly believe that Sarawak will remain as an attractive destination given the conducive environment, positive socio-economic growth and stable political scenario.

On the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (Score) development, Chan said the state government had earmarked 10 priority industries that include aluminum, steel and agriculture.

Chan said Score could provide a platform and synergy for the development of more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by opening up various opportunities for expansion and development.

"In Sarawak, we would like to see the SMEs become important, supporting industries in major manufacturing clusters. The SMEs are strongly encouraged to establish links with large industries as suppliers of products and services," he added.

Quiroz

November 3rd, 2009, 11:14 AM

:shocked: wat ur point?

Kiko, i know that dekechemist guy, he is a Sabahan. He is frm KK Forum. Get it?

nazrey

November 3rd, 2009, 11:30 AM

Old pic
From flickr

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triplex

November 3rd, 2009, 11:43 AM

this pic looks like the building are queueing up to jump into the river, starting from riverview suites :lol:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4068275570_339e219ef0_o.jpg

i different angle i never seen b4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/4067525437_b2412fe5bb_o.jpg

breathtaking... :cheers:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4068275398_e38267b6af_o.jpg

dwinz

November 3rd, 2009, 12:21 PM

Love those photos. sexy.
Good to see that Plaza Merdeka is starting off... dig dig dig a hole~

Another news for all. City One Mall will hold a ground breaking ceremony tomorrow, heard Jabu will be officiating it. The mall is bigger than Spring and looks nice from the renderings. Lazy to post photos...maybe tml =P

Ampelio

November 3rd, 2009, 02:11 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4068274988_c2e3f17487_o.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/4067525437_b2412fe5bb_o.jpg

^^an Australian city??? ...oh no :ohno: just look at the greenery, It's Kuching!
...you know, It's K U C H I N G :okay:

dwinz

November 3rd, 2009, 04:44 PM

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Developer
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dekechemist

November 3rd, 2009, 10:12 PM

Kiko, i know that dekechemist guy, he is a Sabahan. He is frm KK Forum. Get it?

Dear Quiroz, you just broke the rule. You should not reveal the identity of other forum members at any reasons. You've just screwed other up and this is a full disgrace deed of yours. I'm sorry I didn't mean it in a harsh way.

dekechemist

November 3rd, 2009, 10:23 PM

Old pic
From flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4068274988_c2e3f17487_o.jpg

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I saw a river with murky water. That's the emphasis.

kiko

November 4th, 2009, 12:45 AM

I saw a river with murky water. That's the emphasis.

yup..but its clean enough if u wanna compare with any other river next to a city in msia..

kiko

November 4th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Tarikan Empangan Bengoh
Oleh SOPI SAMAILE
utusansarawak@utusan.com.my

KUCHING 3 Nov. - Para pelabur dipelawa untuk membina hotel bertaraf lima bintang di kawasan empangan Bengoh yang mempunyai banyak tarikan kepada industri pelancongan.

Ahli Parlimen Mambong, Datuk Dr. James Dawos Mamit berkata, selain empangan Bengoh, beberapa lokasi menarik di sekitarnya adalah Taman Negara Banjaran Bengoh, rumah panjang Annah Rais dan sebuah kolam air panas yang boleh dijadikan aktiviti ekopelancongan.

Menurutnya, dengan adanya hotel bertaraf dunia di kawasan empangan Bengoh sudah pasti ia akan menarik pelancong untuk berkunjung ke kawasan terbabit.

''Terdapat banyak tarikan eko-pelancongan di kawasan Bengoh dan ia adalah bagus jika pelabur dapat membina hotel lima bintang di kawasan tersebut," katanya di sini semalam.

Terdahulu beliau melepaskan para peserta Safari Berakit Sungai Padawan di Kampung Danu, kira-kira 52 kilometer di Jalan Puncak Borneo, dekat sini.

Beliau berkata, empangan Bengoh boleh dipromosikan dengan baik sekali jika sebuah hotel didirikan di kawasan tersebut yang dijangka mampu merangsang industri pelancongan tempatan.

Pada masa sama, industri pelancongan yang pesat di kawasan tersebut akan membolehkan penduduk tempatan memperoleh manfaat serta dapat meningkatkan ekonomi masing-masing.

Tambahnya, selain memiliki infrastruktur yang baik, industri pelancongan di kawasan Bengoh boleh diperkenalkan di peringkat domestik malah antarabangsa dengan menganjurkan pelbagai acara seperti safari.

''Majlis Perbandaran Pedawan (MPP) misalnya boleh mempromosikan program safari dengan lebih giat lagi untuk menarik penyertaan yang ramai termasuk melibatkan peserta luar negara.

''Saya mencadangkan supaya pihak MPP memasukkan acara berkenaan ke dalam aktiviti kalendar pelancongan," katanya.

dekechemist

November 4th, 2009, 04:01 AM

yup..but its clean enough if u wanna compare with any other river next to a city in msia..

yeah, it's true, coz I used to jump into the river playing with the kids at kampung boyan back in the childhood, I did not get any disease or whatever. omg last time i saw the likas river in KK, seeing is enough to make u puke.

Quiroz

November 4th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Dear Quiroz, you just broke the rule. You should not reveal the identity of other forum members at any reasons. You've just screwed other up and this is a full disgrace deed of yours. I'm sorry I didn't mean it in a harsh way.

What rule??? I never seen any rule here? Is there any rules and regulation??? As far as i concern, there is no rule. Your identity? Did i mentioned any private identity? I just said that you just a sabahan from KK forum. Thats it. duh!!! jangan2 mamat ni is the same person, he shared the same attitude with dejavuXX if i were not mistaken. is he the same person?

Quiroz

November 4th, 2009, 04:34 AM

sarawak river is not crystal clear water because of the geography. Read more n you will know.

dekechemist

November 4th, 2009, 04:56 AM

What rule??? I never seen any rule here? Is there any rules and regulation??? As far as i concern, there is no rule. Your identity? Did i mentioned any private identity? I just said that you just a sabahan from KK forum. Thats it. duh!!! jangan2 mamat ni is the same person, he shared the same attitude with dejavuXX if i were not mistaken. is he the same person?

Kudos to you Mr Quiroz, you really reassembled the scrambled pieces of the puzzle, that was a very brilliant of you!^^ Maybe I should stop from hiding. Yeah, so watsup? :)

sarawak river is not crystal clear water because of the geography. Read more n you will know.

duh, like I didn't learn geography back in the elementary school, during my childhood, we called it Kajian Tempatan. It combined Geography and History together. And yeah, I know what cause the water to be murky. Sediments carried by the river from the interior land concentrated more at the portion of the river where it gets close to estuary.

kiko

November 4th, 2009, 05:05 AM

duh, like I didn't learn geography back in the elementary school, during my childhood, we called it Kajian Tempatan. It combined Geography and History together. And yeah, I know what cause the water to be murky. Sediments carried by the river from the interior land concentrated more at the portion of the river where it gets close to estuary.

:applause:

sc4

November 4th, 2009, 05:42 AM

:applause:

hahaha yeah its pretty common sense actually...most ppl should know why the rivers are murky-looking...duh....hahaha

Quiroz

November 4th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Kudos to you Mr Quiroz, you really reassembled the scrambled pieces of the puzzle, that was a very brilliant of you!^^ Maybe I should stop from hiding. Yeah, so watsup? :)

duh, like I didn't learn geography back in the elementary school, during my childhood, we called it Kajian Tempatan. It combined Geography and History together. And yeah, I know what cause the water to be murky. Sediments carried by the river from the interior land concentrated more at the portion of the river where it gets close to estuary.

History rewind:
posted on August 20th, 2008, 12:13 AM by The Usual Suspect

Let's study this kid a bit:

He worships 1Borneo
He loves shopping
He doesnt think too highly of other towns, especially Kuching for goodness knows what reason
He can't write properly
He takes his own delusional points of view and presents them as facts
He thinks everyone is jealous/in denial except him
He goes into a b*tch fit everytime others contradict him (but pretends to act so kewl)

Any sensible discussion with him (I assume it's a he) is obviously futile. Therefore, should we continue to humour him and waste precious brain cells?
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Hahaha... he is the same person. Btw, you said the most of the outlet at the spring will close??? As far as i concerned, more and mor open ada la. And we have a cinema there. Plus, opposite The spring, another mall is under construction. And more at other places in Kuching....

jingPENGboy

November 4th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Just ignore the bigot who has not learned fr. the past. Biarkanlah dia terus menunjukkan kebodohannya lagipun sabar itu separuh iman.

dwinz

November 4th, 2009, 11:55 AM

guys guys, please don't start another arguing thread. KK v5 is bad enough and now the Kch thread again?

nephro nerd

November 4th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Yeah I agree

nephro nerd

November 4th, 2009, 12:05 PM

And Quiroz, just how did you come up with the conclusion that dekechemist is dejavuxx??
Unless of course I am missing something here

triplex

November 4th, 2009, 12:06 PM

..oh no. not again. just ignore trolls, they won't do us any good. let's keep the peace in this thread.

jingPENGboy

November 4th, 2009, 12:54 PM

Pullman Kuching to Open 16 November 2009

Accor is to open the Pullman Kuching on 17 November 2009. The new hotel will be Accor’s second Pullman in Malaysia.

All 389 guest rooms at the hotel boast the latest technological in-room connectivity devices and other signature features such as Pullman Bed, LCD Televisions with a large selection of international channels, high speed Internet access, in room safety box and Pullman in room fitness workout equipment.

Fabrice Mini, General Manager of Pullman Kuching said, "We are very much looking forward to welcoming our first guests to the hotel. The opening of the newest international hotel for Kuching is sure to welcomed by local residents and visitors to the picturesque city, the capital of Sarawak."

Nestled in the city’s golden triangle and atop the hill of Jalan Mathies, Pullman Kuching is just a mere 20 minutes’ drive from Kuching International Airport and adjacent to Hills Shopping Mall, a two-storey city lifestyle shopping centre also due to open in 2009.

Guests can easily venture on foot to discover the city's diverse selection of shops, restaurants, temples and bazaars. Other attractions include Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach, Bako National Park and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to mingle with the orangutans of Borneo.

Located on the north western part of the island of Borneo, Kuching is a gateway city to visitors to the island with easy access to near by cities such as Sibu, Miri and Bintulu.

The hotel boasts a total of 3,660sqm of meetings and event space with 10 comprehensive banquet and conferencing venues. The state-of-the-art ballroom is one of the largest hotel banquet spaces in the city, accommodating up to 1,500 people for a sit-down banquet.

Guests can maintain regular workout routines while staying at the Pullman Kuching. The hotel's contemporary fitness centre, with knowledgeable support staff, offers modern equipment and the latest body exercise programs.

Guests can also relax their mind, body and spirit in Pullman Kuching’s large spa facility with 7 treatment rooms and an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck.

Be one of the first guests to experience the Pullman Kuching with a soft opening rate of RM188++ for a Superior Room and RM228++ for a Deluxe Room available until 31 January 2010.

The Pullman Hotels and Resorts brand was officially launched in Asia Pacific in January 2008, and today operates 13 hotels throughout the region. Globally the network is 38 hotels strong and will increase to 50 hotels in 23 countries by the end of 2009. A further 22 Pullman hotels are already committed to development in Asia Pacific.

jingPENGboy

November 4th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Score Attracts RM334 Billion In Proposed Investment

KUCHING, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (Score) has already attracted interest from investors, especially those in the heavy, capital and energy-intensive industries, despite its infancy stage, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said on Tuesday.

Dr Chan, who is also State Industrial Development Minister, said 80 per cent or RM267 billion of the total proposed investment totalling RM334 billion, which would be spread over the next 20 years until 2030, came from the private sector.

"I want to reiterate that there are plenty of opportunities for everyone in Score, and for those of you who are still exploring to invest in Score, we invite you to come and work with us to realise your investment plans," he said when launching the International Energy Week 2009 (IEW 09) at the Borneo Convention Centre here.

The three-day international event, which saw 250 booths set up by 28 participating countries, is one of the initiatives undertaken by the Sarawak state government to promote business and investment opportunities in Score.

Dr Chan said a few multinational companies (MNCs) had made their decisions to invest in Score and the positive responses received so far exemplified its attractiveness as the preferred investment destination.

At this juncture, he said, works were progressing smoothly and on schedule to meet the tight timelines set by its investors, particularly in the Samalaju Industrial Park, Tanjung Manis and Mukah Industrial Estate.

"The development of all the infrastructure is critical and it is being closely monitored by the state and federal agencies to ensure timely completion," Dr Chan said, adding that the planning and development of access roads linking the hydropower dams such as Bakun and Murum to the industries were currently being undertaken.

He said Sarawak could offer MNCs the option to look for sites that were readily available as well as sustainable energy supply due to the state's potential to produce renewable energy, totalling 20,000 megawatts by 2030.

The state would also continue to take necessary steps to ensure that the development of Score, especially the energy sector in conforming to the standards set by the international communities, Dr Chan said.

This will be done through the social and environmental impact assessment study for enegery projects and the strategic social and environmental impact assessment study for the whole of Score.

"We would like to see in the long run that there is a steady development of industrial clusters for each of the 10 priority industries, including oil-based, aluminium, steel, glass, tourism, palm oil, timber-based, livestock, aquaculture and marine engineering," he said.

-- BERNAMA

The Usual Suspect

November 4th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Thats huge. If just ten per cent becomes reality...

bonkiebonks

November 4th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Pullman Kuching's website: http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-6332-pullman-kuching/index.shtml

Quiroz

November 4th, 2009, 01:14 PM

And Quiroz, just how did you come up with the conclusion that dekechemist is dejavuxx??
Unless of course I am missing something here

Because of this statement and he definetely hate Kuching very much.

Kudos to you Mr Quiroz, you really reassembled the scrambled pieces of the puzzle, that was a very brilliant of you!^^ Maybe I should stop from hiding. Yeah, so watsup? :)

dekechemist

November 4th, 2009, 03:11 PM

History rewind:
posted on August 20th, 2008, 12:13 AM by The Usual Suspect

He worships 1Borneo
He loves shopping
He doesnt think too highly of other towns, especially Kuching for goodness knows what reason
He can't write properly
He takes his own delusional points of view and presents them as facts
He thinks everyone is jealous/in denial except him
He goes into a b*tch fit everytime others contradict him (but pretends to act so kewl)

Any sensible discussion with him (I assume it's a he) is obviously futile. Therefore, should we continue to humour him and waste precious brain cells?

Let's study some of the descriptions you've wrote about me as dekechemist. 1 - 2, I grew in small town so this whole thing about shopping is totally not my thing. 3 - I duno how could your regard me as that. 4 - at some point maybe. 5, 6 and 7 - I would prolly say those are for dejavuxx. The ultimate truth is I'M NOT dejavuxx. I don't even know this person. And yeah, where is he/she anyway, I couldn't see him around.

Intelligent ... wasting brain cells ... dekechemist <-> dejavuxx ... I duno what else I can say about that.

And Quiroz, just how did you come up with the conclusion that dekechemist is dejavuxx??
Unless of course I am missing something here

Because of this statement and he definetely hate Kuching very much.

Dear Mr. Quiroz, I really don't know how did u end up making that conclusion that I hate Kuching so much. I am assuming that you were describing the other guy.

and nephro nerd, you are definitely missing something. The witty Mr. Quiroz claimed that me, dejavuxx and gintak*** are all the same person.

If I ever get the chance of knowing those two guys, I may hate them as they've gave me a bad name.

And for you Mr. Quiroz, nice to know you btw. - and why did u change your profile pic anyway?