BorneoTalk

BorneoTalk Your companion to discovery | Peneman Pencarian Kitak

Borneo Talk - your companion to discovery, focuses on different aspects of Sarawak and its neighbouring states; the main aim being to promote all destinations, places, people, business, property in Borneo so more people will know about this beautiful and friendly place.

Get ready for a whole lot of feasting this Chinese New Year at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). With the Yea...
07/01/2025

Get ready for a whole lot of feasting this Chinese New Year at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). With the Year of the Snake just around the corner, BCCK is all set and ready to serve you their Grand Reunion Buffet and Chinese Set Sit-Down Menu, with mouth-watering CNY dishes that will make your celebration extra special.

We had the pleasure of savouring these delicious menus earlier today at BCCK’s Appreciation Lunch, where their partners, clients, and media guests were treated to a preview of the festive offerings as a show of gratitude for their continued support. The highlight of the event was a Yee Sang tossing session symbolising unity and prosperity. What a perfect way to kick off the CNY season!

Speaking on behalf of BCCK at today’s lunch event, its Financial Controller, Wayne Kho thanked everyone for a remarkable year 2024.

“We want to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued trust and collaboration. You are at the heart of everything we do, and your loyalty and support have been invaluable. We look forward to achieving even greater success together in the year ahead,” he said.

The Grand Reunion Buffet, happening on Chinese New Year’s Eve (Jan 28) from 6 PM to 10 PM, will feature Whole Roasted Lamb, Roasted Duck and Chicken, Deep-Fried Giant Garoupa prepared with two flavour options, and Deep-Fried Sesame Balls at the speciality stalls, while the buffet line is set to offer Braised Lamb Shoulder with Laksa Flavour, Wok-Fried Prawns with Vietnamese Style, and Fried Chicken coated in a creamy, buttery salted egg sauce among others.

For those looking for something a little more personal, the Chinese Set Sit-Down Menu is a carefully crafted eight-course meal designed for a table of 10. Available from Jan 15 to Feb 12 (excluding Jan 28 and 29), the menu features dishes like Double-Boiled Free-Range Chicken with Traditional Chinese Herbal Soup, Cantonese-Style Roasted Duck, as well as Wok-Fried Jasmine Rice with Salted Egg and Seafood.

Meanwhile, BCCK also offers takeaway options so you can enjoy the festivities in the comfort of your home. Their signature Chinese Roasted Duck, paired with Hoisin sauce, chilli sauce, and cucumber, is perfect for a family feast, while the Prosperity Yee Sang, available in medium and large sizes, adds a touch of auspiciousness to your CNY celebrations. Orders must be placed at least two days in advance, with pick-up at The Raintree Restaurant inside BCCK between 11 AM and 5 PM.

Take your Chinese New Year celebrations to the next level at BCCK. Book your seats or place your orders now at www.bcck.org.my/promotions or 082-392 888.

Elica has unveiled Wisma Elica, a bold and exciting redevelopment of the former Four Points by Sheraton Kuching, which w...
06/01/2025

Elica has unveiled Wisma Elica, a bold and exciting redevelopment of the former Four Points by Sheraton Kuching, which will soon house Care Collective, the largest senior wellness centre in East Malaysia, and voco Kuching, Malaysia’s first voco hotel.

Earlier today, Elica hosted a press event to provide the media with exclusive insights into the project. The event was graced by Council of the City of Kuching South - MBKS Mayor Dato WEE HONG SENG, with Elica's Managing Director Dato Bobby Ting Sie Ching and Deputy Managing Director Pauleni Tsai Khar Chiew, as well as Care Concierge’s Founder and CEO Martin Yap, co-founder and COO Justin Yap, and Senior Marketing Executive Rachel Chua present. The event also witnessed a signing ceremony between Elica and CARE Concierge to mark the official establishment of Care Collective Sdn Bhd at Wisma Elica.

The development sees Elica addressing Kuching’s rising demand for quality accommodations and event spaces, driven by over 4 million annual visitors and growing by 8% yearly. Acknowledging the fact that seniors will make up 22% of the population by 2040, Care Collective will address the need for quality elder care services.

“Focussing on our senior wellness living is one such example of how the company is shaping the future with compassion and foresight. This initiative reflects the spirit of cooperation and innovation that Kuching is known for, lined perfectly well with our city’s vision of inclusivity and sustainability,” said the Mayor when speaking at the press event.

Care Collective, created with Care Concierge, responds to Sarawak’s ageing population and shifting family dynamics.

“Care Collective aims to fill this gap by providing premium care and fostering a sense of community for our seniors,” Justin commented.

It offers independent and assisted living units, a cutting-edge rehabilitation centre, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services, and a senior clubhouse for wellness and social activities.

Meanwhile, voco Kuching, in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, features 321 luxurious rooms and world-class amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a swimming pool, and exciting dining options. Its 1,300-capacity grand ballroom and 2,400 square metres of event spaces aim to strengthen Kuching’s position as a hub for business events and tourism.

Designed by Melbourne- and Kuching-based Neuman Studio, Wisma Elica emphasises sustainability, functionality, and community enhancement. “Our design ensures that Wisma Elica meets the evolving needs of Kuching’s residents while adding lasting value to its urban landscape,” said Director of Neuman Studio, Neuman Chow.

“Wisma Elica reflects our commitment to driving economic growth, meeting societal needs, and creating lasting value for the community,” Bobby quipped.

For more information, visit vocohotels.com or carecollective.my.

The reveal of the International Cricket Council U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy was witnessed in Kuching yester...
06/01/2025

The reveal of the International Cricket Council U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy was witnessed in Kuching yesterday on June 6, 2025, following stops in Kuala Lumpur and Johor before its last stop in the capital city of Sarawak.

During the event, it was announced that Sarawak will be hosting 10 out of a total of 42 rounds of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Petra Jaya, which is happening from January 18 to 28, 2025. This prestigious event marks the second time Sarawak will be hosting a world cup, following the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.

This was announced during a press conference at Kuching’s Godown Amphitheatre, which was attended by the Patron of the Malaysian Cricket Association, Y.A.M Tunku Tan Sri Imran Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Jaafar, Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Deputy State Secretary, Datu Hii Chang Kee, among others.

The qualifying rounds, which includes teams from New Zealand, South Africa, Nigeria and Samoa, will be held in Sarawak and will be broadcasted live to over 180 countries via Star Sports and ICC’s official platforms and applications. Despite being a minority sport in Sarawak, cricket is actually the second most-watched sport globally after soccer with a 2.5 billion viewers, offering immense potential.

“We are now a very proud owner of the first international standard cricket ground in the island of Borneo and it is the newly built Borneo Cricket Ground. I am very confident that together with ICC and the support from Malaysian Cricket Association, we can bring many more international cricket events to Sarawak every year. Together with the hosting of this world cup, I look to promote Sarawak’s sports tourism, through cricket, to this new and untapped market of cricket audience on global scale,” said Abdul Karim during his speech.

Members of the public are invited to attend the ten cricket matches and cheer on their favourite teams, where there will also be a Nyamai Food Pavilion held alongside the matches, aimed at showcasing Sarawak’s food, art and crafts.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to wish the best of luck to the Malaysian Team, which will be led by Sarawakian captain Nur Dania Syuhada! Malaysia Boleh!

For match information, please refer to the official website: https://www.icc-cricket.com/

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo Sarawak Sports Corporation Sarawak Cricket Association (S.C.A.) Malaysia Cricket Team ICC - International Cricket Council Cricket

70s disco sensation Boney M. thrilled their Sarawakian fans as they performed a repertoire of their biggest hits, live t...
05/01/2025

70s disco sensation Boney M. thrilled their Sarawakian fans as they performed a repertoire of their biggest hits, live to a packed audience of about 4,000 pax at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) last night.

Even the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP), Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was there to enjoy some delightful disco tunes! When interviewed by the media before the start of the concert, the Minister expressed his delight upon learning that the tickets for the concert had sold out.

“It’s a positive start for the tourism sector this year,” he quipped.

Kuching was the first stop for the German group on their ‘Boney M 50th Anniversary Tour’, organised by Front Row Asia, which will bring them next to Jakarta (Jan 10), Kuala Lumpur (Jan 12), and Singapore (Jan 15).

Boney M., with their touring members Kelly Rahman, Samantha Scott, and Doreen Patel, and fronted by their original member Maizie Williams, worked the crowd good, seeing how last night’s concertgoers were fully engaged, screaming, cheering and dancing to every hit single they performed, including Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Rasputin, Brown Girl in the Ring, Sunny, Hooray Hooray (Happy Holiday) and many more. They even got the crowd vibin’ to some reggae with No Woman No Cry. And of course, no Boney M. concert is complete without their biggest hit, Rivers of Babylon!

At the end of the concert, the fans screamed for more, to which Boney M. responded with an encore performance of the song Gotta Go Home. What a splendid night filled with nostalgia and timeless disco music it was indeed!

Last night’s ‘Boney M 50th Anniversary Tour’ live in Kuching also featured ÁT ADAU with singers Joana Lopez and Anne Hans, and Borneo Braxx on brass as the opening act.

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

In bloom 🌸In the coming days, visitors to the Gunung Gading National Park will have the chance to catch a Rafflesia in f...
03/01/2025

In bloom 🌸

In the coming days, visitors to the Gunung Gading National Park will have the chance to catch a Rafflesia in full bloom! 😱

Besides being home to the largest flower in the world, the Gunung Gading National Park in Lundu also has a number of jungle trails as well as a series of waterfalls!

Visitors of the park are required to self-register online so make sure you do so before heading over!

📸:

BorneoTalk would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to En Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan on your recent appoint...
03/01/2025

BorneoTalk would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to En Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan on your recent appointment as Director of the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak - UKAS).

We are confident that UKAS will continue to flourish under your leadership, and we look forward to continue working together towards greater heights!

The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is celebrating the festive season with the release of a limited-edition Chinese New Year...
02/01/2025

The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is celebrating the festive season with the release of a limited-edition Chinese New Year ang pao featuring the Bornean Palm Pit Viper, a species endemic to Borneo and found in Sarawak's Mulu and Gunung Gading National Parks. From 2 January 2025, visitors can collect these exclusive ang pao packets at the Visitors' Information Centres in Kuching, Miri, and Sibu while supplies last.

Marking its seventh year, STB's annual ang pao tradition celebrates Sarawak's vibrant cultural and natural heritage. Inspired by the Year of the Wood Snake, this year's design features elegant gold stamping and the Bornean Palm Pit Viper, a symbol of resilience, growth, and Sarawak's biodiversity. This initiative underscores STB’s commitment to promoting greater appreciation of Sarawak’s unique ecosystems through responsible tourism.

"This year's ang pao highlights Sarawak's vital ecosystems, encouraging greater conservation awareness," said Sharzede Datu Hj Salleh Askor, Chief Executive Officer of STB. "Through meaningful initiatives like this, we aim to inspire residents and visitors to discover and protect Sarawak's natural heritage."

The campaign emphasizes Sarawak's position as a premier eco-tourism destination. By blending cultural traditions with a commitment to environmental stewardship, STB strives to balance sustainable tourism growth with conservation. Join us in celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake with an ang pao that symbolizes strength, growth, and care for the environment. STB invites everyone to join the festivities and celebrate this unique tribute to Sarawak's natural beauty and sustainability efforts.

Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak

01/01/2025

We’re kicking off the new year with a new issue of BorneoTalk! 🙌🏻🩵

From delightful desserts and the art of tikar bergerang to the wonders of Sabal and the magic of theatre, this issue takes you on a journey that is both uniquely and naturally Sarawak ✨

Get your free copy of BorneoTalk Vol.75 today at a pickup point near you or download it via our website at https://www.borneotalk.com/e-magazine today!

The state-level Countdown to 2025 was held on New Year’s Eve yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront, bringing together over...
31/12/2024

The state-level Countdown to 2025 was held on New Year’s Eve yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront, bringing together over 20,000 people of all ages and races in celebration of the fruitful year that is 2024 by welcoming the new year in a grand affair!

The celebrations, which kicked off from 8am, saw thousands of people descend upon the Kuching Waterfront. Most notably present at the celebrations were several food trucks and dozens of food stalls selling everything from soft cookies and jelly balls to kebab and apam balik.

However, the highlight of the event was the series of concerts which took place in the evening, which were attended by the Governor of Sarawak, His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar and wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Deputy Premiers, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian and Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak in collaboration with the Sarawak Arts Council, the evening saw a series of performances from both local and international artists including Sarawak’s own Zee Avi and Indonesian legend Hetty Koes Endang. Despite the heavy rain, the crowd enthusiastically cheered on the acts and sang along all night, all the way to the fireworks display that lit up the Kuching skyline, signifying the end of 2024 and the beginning of a new year.

Happy New Year from all of us at BorneoTalk!

Majlis Seni Sarawak Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo fans

31/12/2024

Happy New Year 2025 from all of us here at BorneoTalk! 🥳

May your 2025 be blessed with happiness, health and prosperity! 🩵

28/12/2024

Phew what a year it has been! 😱🙌🏻

From music festivals and concerts to awards and events, thank you for being a part of our 2024 journey! 🫶🏻

We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! 🥳

SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Rainforest World Music Festival Sarawak State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration 2024 Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo The Band Lab Borneo Sonic MF About Kuching

26/12/2024

People travel all the way to Sarawak to try our famous Kek Lapis. And now, you get to try making it at home with this very easy Horlicks Kek Lapis recipe!

Simple Recipe for Kek Lapis (Layered Cake) paired with Horlicks powder, so delicious! 🍰

Here’s the ingredient list:
Butter 310g
Sugar 80g
Condensed milk 100g
Egg yolks 14
Self-raising flour 180g
Horlicks powder 2 tsp
Egg whites 7
Sugar 100g

Follow the steps closely and the success rate is absolutely 💯 ✨

Get Horlicks now at stores near you and get baking! Horlicks Kek Lapis honestly the perfect surprise your loved ones! 🥰

25/12/2024

From all our hearts at BorneoTalk to yours, a very Blessed Christmas🎄

As the smiles of the BT Family on this special Christmas Tree are bright and joyful, so too we hope your Christmas holiday be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Thank you for being with the BT Family every step of the way! ❤️

Christmas 2024 was an extraordinary occasion at the soft launch of St. Peter’s Church in Padungan at midnight yesterday....
25/12/2024

Christmas 2024 was an extraordinary occasion at the soft launch of St. Peter’s Church in Padungan at midnight yesterday. Parishioners and visitors filled the new Catholic Church as early as 9.30pm on Christmas Eve in celebration of the new church’s inaugural Midnight Mass. Literally everyone was taken aback by the sheer majesty of the church’s architectural grandeur, with its stunning walls and ceilings, handcrafted stained-glass windows, and just a spectacular overall ambience.

The choir and their angelic voices sang beautiful Christmas carols at 11 pm as a prelude to the Midnight Mass, which ensued later at 12 am and presided over by Kuching Archbishop Dato Simon Poh. The celebration in its entirety was such a memorable occasion for all who participated, including us here at BorneoTalk.

Meanwhile, St. Peter’s Church has been named one of the Pilgrimage Centres in the Archdiocese of Kuching for the Holy Year 2025. Details about Holy Year 2025 pilgrimage activities will be shared in early 2025, and plans for an official dedication ceremony are in the works.

Although the church is now operational, it will be officially consecrated on June 29, 2025, in conjunction with the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Efforts to finalise the church’s construction are also ongoing, with more funds required to cover the overall cost. Parishioners as well as the public are very much welcome to contribute by donating to the St Peter’s Development Fund Account 2 (Maybank Account Number: 511038632278).

For more details on St. Peter’s Church, visit www.stpeterschurchkuching.org.

24/12/2024

Wow 😍 What a spectacle!!! ✨

Finally the most awaited opening of St Peter’s Church made its debut tonight to celebrate Christmas with the public 😍

Merry Christmas everyone! ⛪️

Address

242E Lorong Green No. 3
Kuching
93150

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when BorneoTalk posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to BorneoTalk:

Videos

Share