Happenings in Sarawak

Volume 10 (May - July '09) – Newest issue

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Tanjung Manis Halal Hub –
The Halal City of the Future

Tanjung Manis which was identified as one of the three growth nodes under Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), offers new investment opportunities with the launching of the country’s largest halal hub there by the then Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Hj. Ahmad Badawi on February 18, 2009

The Tanjung Manis Halal Hub, strategically located on the west coast of Sarawak will be the first one-stop halal hub in Malaysia for both upstream and downstream halal food and manufacturing activities. With the development of this hub, Tanjung Manis will be developed further in terms of infrastructure, utilities and social amenities.

PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN PERUSAHAAN KAYU SARAWAK
Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation
Wisma Sumber Alam, Petra Jaya, 93000 Kuching,
P. O. Box 194, 93702 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: 082-443 477 Fax: 082-442 691 Email: stidc@pusaka.gov.my
Website: www.sarawaktimber.org.my

Gawai Dayak
to thank the God of Rice for the Bountiful Harvest

The Gawai Dayak has become the common celebration for all the Dayaks in recognition for their significant contribution towards nation building. The State Government also went on to gazette Gawai Dayak be celebrated on June 1 and 2 after a group of Dayak leaders championed for the common celebration for them in the earlier days after Sarawak joint Malaya in the formation of Malaysia. Thus, since then June 1 and 2 is a public holiday for Sarawak.

To all the Dayak communities, Gawai Dayak is a non religious festival and like any other communities in Sarawak, it is also celebrated with “open house” concept where they will receive all well-wishers to their home. There are a lot of merry-making as guests visit the homes of their Dayak friends during Gawai Dayak. Plenty of food and drinks including the pansuh (dishes cooked in bamboo) and tuak (rice wine) are served.

Sarawak Tourism Board
6th & 7th Floor, Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak
Jalan Masjid, 93400, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: +60 (0)82 423600 Fax: +60 (0)82 416700
www.sarawaktourism.com

Adventure Beckons!

If you’re looking for a sense of fun and adventure over the weekend, then look no further than Permai Rainforest Resort, the best spot for all your leisure and adventure recreation.

Formerly known as Camp Permai, this excellent eco-friendly nature retreat is situated on 44 acres of lush jungle in the foot hill of the majestic Mount Santubong and is renowned for being the only resort that provides team-building and self discovery activities in a unique nature setting.

The resort caters to everyone - be it educational field trips or corporate groups - and has more than sixteen years of experience when it comes to organising team building activities. These range from fun ice breaking games and initiative challenges to obstacle courses, raft racing and building, rock-climbing, high-rope course and kayaking and overland expeditions to name a few.

Damai Rainforest Resort Sdn. Bhd.
Pantai Damai Santubong, P.O. Box B91,
Satok Post Office,
93860 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: 082-846487 Fax: 082-846 486
Website: www.permairainforest.com

Your friendly neighbourhood mall !

Green Heights Mall is a 2 storey family and household concept suburban mall located in the vicinity of Green Heights. Overlooking the highway that leads to BDC and Kuching International Airport, it is a landmark in its own right. We are a compact mall which offers conveniences to the good people living around the area. As such, our aim is to provide a tenant mix which is family friendly, fun and practical. Having obtained Sarawak’s first ever Cold Storage Supermarket, a reputable supermarket chain operated by KL based Dairy Farm Sdn Bhd as our anchor tenant.

Upcoming tenants:

FOOD COURT - a vibrant and unique concept food court will be coming your way soon !
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE - a fun filled family entertainment centre is also coming your way soon !

Managed by:
Sarawakiana Realty Sdn Bhd
Suite 9-01, Level 9, Tun Jugah Tower,
18, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,
93100 Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel: +6082-253 308 Fax: +6082-238 706

Quality, Lifestyle, Comfort at Bandar Baru Samariang

Bandar Baru Samariang is fast becoming one of the most sought-after suburban areas of Kuching city. Homes designed for modern living and comfort. A setting of tranquility, lush greenery and a backdrop of the majestic Mount Santubong. A harmonious neighbourhood of community shops and schools within walking distance. Yet all within convenient reach of the city. In short, it’s the quality of life that matches the lifestyle of Kuching urbanites: Quality, Lifestyle, Comfort.

Get the best of both worlds at Bandar Baru Samariang. The vibrant township’s location makes it a superb investment for home buyers. The popular township is located 7 km from bustling Kuching city centre. The serenity at the beaches of Damai and Santubong are just 8.5 km in the opposite direction. Travelling time to and from Bandar Baru Samariang is set to further improve in 2009 with the partial completion of the Federal Administrative Centre highway linking Matang to Kuching city centre and also the Samariang riverine loop road in the near future.

For more information or to view show units,
call CMS PROPERTY at 082-311 887, 013-8113277 or
visit our website at www.cmsproperty.com.my

RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL:
12th YEARS AND GOING STRONG

With a record number of more than 22,000 revelers attending last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is working very hard to ensure that this year’s festival continues to have the same magical attraction.

STB has already enlisted bands from USA, Portugal, Tanzania, New Zealand, Poland, France and Korea to perform at the 12th edition of the festival which will be staged at the picturesque Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) in Kuching, Sarawak, from July 10 to 12, 2009. There will also be Malaysian bands including from Sarawak performing and these bands will add musical variety to the festival.

The bands that will perform are Zawose Family Africa from Tanzania, Noreummachi (Korea), Moana & the Tribe (New Zealand), Red Chamber (Canada/China), Jouhiorkesteri (Finland), Muzsikas (Hungary), Inti Illimani (Chile), Jeff & The Vida (USA), Dazkarieh (Portugal), Oudaden (Morocco), Poum Tchak (France), Asika (Malaysia), Sekaa Jaya Jenggala (Indonesia), The Nicholas Orchestra (Poland), Lan-E Tuyang (Sarawak, Malaysia), Kinabalu Merdu Sound (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia) and AkashA (Malaysia).