KUCHING: The Urban Wellbeing, and Local Government Minister had recently announced that property developers are now eligible to obtain license to provide loans to buyers. This has garnered mixed views from analysts as the new rules could see property developers’ sales improving, slightly. However, it could also cause complications for the developers. The research arm of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank …

KUCHING: The popular app-based ride-hailing service Uber will start operations here on Sept 14 and this was confirmed by a reliable source yesterday. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing admitted yesterday that the entry of Uber into the city to provide alternative transportation for passengers will definitely have an impact on local taxi drivers. “However, on …

Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA), with the support of the Ministry of Housing Sarawak (MOH) and the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB) will be holding the SHEDA PROPERTY EXPO 2016 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak, Malaysia from 23 – 25 September 2016. SHEDA PROPERTY EXPO 2016 will be a comprehensive and activity-filled 3-day …

The Kai Joo Lane night market comes alive every Friday, Saturday, and, hopefully, also on the eve of public holidays.

MYDIN Samariang Opening on 26th August 2016 at Kuching, Sarawak. Read more @ MYDIN Official Website

TGV Cinemas Soft Opening @ Vivacity Megamall Kuching on 18th August 2016. Experience the mind blowing cinema experience largest screen accurate sound to your ears and comfortable seats– The First IMAX in East Malaysia and enjoy promo price just for TGV Cinemas Vivacity Megamall. Beanie Pod is here in Sarawak! Watch and Relax with Beanie bag and the First Beanie Hall …

Tesco Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd is keen to open branches in Sabah and Sarawak. Its Chief Executive Officer Paul Ritchie, Tesco is currently exploring opportunities in the two states. Currently, Tesco Malaysia has 55 branches in the peninsular with total staff strength of over seven thousand employees.

KUCHING: The state is exploring the possibility of establishing direct flight to Taiwan to further boost tourism, after the success of the recently launched Hong Kong-Kuching route. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, the twice-weekly Hong Kong-Kuching direct flight which commenced in April attracted up to 80 per cent passenger load. The state was keen …

KUCHING: Arkitek KDI Sdn Bhd has again added another feather in its cap by winning the ‘BCI Asia Top 10 Architects in Malaysia for 2016” in the 12th annual BCI Asia Awards 2016 ceremony held at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur recently. Being the only Sarawak-based architecture firm standing tall in the top 10 among more than 400 architecture firms in …

KUCHING: The city will soon have another tourism attraction centred on Sarawak River. The ‘Ooha Donut Boat Ride’ is expected to become an alternative means for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the river, apart from the existing express boats, river cruise and ‘penambang’ (wooden roofed boats). Each of the ‘donut’ boats — all six units owned and to be …