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data-original-height=\"393\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KpGUDANCxg0\/WTfkxu7w3eI\/AAAAAAAA4rY\/vpMkDheSWvoNafn85WpQnNEnM-dkGf-rgCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's \u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/b\u003E will be the \u003Cb\u003E20th Anniversary\u003C\/b\u003E and it is held at the unique Sarawak Cultural Village. Can you imagine that is has been 20 years of running the RWMF, which originally started in 1997. And for this year, the 20th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival will take place from the 14-16 July.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as one of the must unique music festivals in the world, the setting of this festival takes place in a natural environment of a rainforest in the cultural village. The experience takes you into another world, combined with an array of world music from different parts of the earth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymrQlhxKff4\/WTfk9x3QeSI\/AAAAAAAA4rc\/7QVTUAZbE5oKE9vUvNXSftS5JkYiRpmAACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"405\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymrQlhxKff4\/WTfk9x3QeSI\/AAAAAAAA4rc\/7QVTUAZbE5oKE9vUvNXSftS5JkYiRpmAACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-2017.jpg\" title=\"RWMF2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the world music performers at last years RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those who have attended the RWMF before, the good news is that there is something special planned for the 20th anniversary. Many fringe events have been arranged for the three day event, which includes a wellness program, music workshops, kids activities, talks and exhibitions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the music lineup of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017, a total of 25 bands and artists will perform at the main stages and workshops throughout the festival. You can expect a well balanced genre of world music from four corners of the earth here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EdCydg0qzo8\/WTflkoWc83I\/AAAAAAAA4rk\/wBZu0T2pZqQTLmfUqIkb5RuN1jP3y4AAACLcB\/s1600\/rwmf2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EdCydg0qzo8\/WTflkoWc83I\/AAAAAAAA4rk\/wBZu0T2pZqQTLmfUqIkb5RuN1jP3y4AAACLcB\/s1600\/rwmf2017.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photo\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Whirling Dervish performing at the last RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 Artist \/ Musicians Line Up\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1511 O Maliao Maliao Dance Troupe (Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAbavuki (South Africa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAchanak (UK\/India)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt Adau (Sarawak\/Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBitori (Cape Verde)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBa Cissoko (Guinea)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECalan (Wales)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECimarron (Colombia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDidier Laloy + Kathy Adam (Belgium)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDom Flemons (USA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHanggai (China)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHuw Williams (Wales)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIlu Leto (Sarawak\/Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelele (South Africa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EO Tahiti E (Tahiti, French Polynesia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOkra Playground (Finland)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPareaso (Korea)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERadio Cos (Spain)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERomengo (Hungry)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESaing Waing Orchestra (Myanmar)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESpiro (UK)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESvara Samsara (Indonesia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETaiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe (Taiwan)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Chipolatas (UK\/Australia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Paradise Bangkok Morlam International Band (Thailand)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QBzYHBh2JWc\/WTfl3ItHTdI\/AAAAAAAA4ro\/cS-PpBlJ-c8OwKa3iQgGfOlW5KiZVQPmwCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pictures of RWMF\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"390\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QBzYHBh2JWc\/WTfl3ItHTdI\/AAAAAAAA4ro\/cS-PpBlJ-c8OwKa3iQgGfOlW5KiZVQPmwCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-photos.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Photos\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVisitors entering the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EEvents Happening At RWMF2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow is a list of events that will take place during the 20th Anniversary of the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival 2017. They are from day to night and throughout the three days. All of the events take place inside the Sarawak Cultural Village, therefore you need to buy the tickets to enter the premises.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Mini Sessions (Formerly Workshops)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe much anticipated music workshops will be the main highlights in the mornings and afternoons where visitors can choose which ones they want to attend. The mini sessions will be divided into three main areas of the cultural village.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Theatre Stage Performances\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is another popular segment where visitors can attend the theatre stage shows which are indoors, and in the afternoons. Explore the world music in a closed environment where musicians perform unique sounds from their respective countries.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GO3EI1wk2a8\/WTfmE1K8jcI\/AAAAAAAA4rs\/AQvE7PmCX4AJjt2OHSRIHeGKjxIVEWBCQCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Craft Bazaar Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"396\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GO3EI1wk2a8\/WTfmE1K8jcI\/AAAAAAAA4rs\/AQvE7PmCX4AJjt2OHSRIHeGKjxIVEWBCQCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-craft-bazaar.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Craft Bazaar\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA section of the Rainforest world Craft Bazaar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Craft Bazaar 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs every year, the Rainforest World Craft Bazaar will take place where local and ethnic crafts and jewelry will be displayed and also for sale. The bazaar will see over 30 booths that showcase some of the best native and ethnic work from all over Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor anyone into ethnic jewelry or crafts, this is where you should be at. There will also be demonstrations, hands-on projects and many other activities taking place in the craft bazaar area of the cultural village. This special segment is organised by CraftHub Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Drum Circle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the most popular events before the start of the live shows is the Drum Circle. Musicians gather around and perform drum rhythms together with the audience. This interactive show allows visitors to experience the moment with the artist in the open area near the main stage. Shows are at 5.15 PM daily.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JmNUpbh6yc\/WTflQEOfsoI\/AAAAAAAA4rg\/Wot_5rGOpmEtO01NQx7Ak8iIR5XcYtFcwCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-bands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photos of Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"403\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JmNUpbh6yc\/WTflQEOfsoI\/AAAAAAAA4rg\/Wot_5rGOpmEtO01NQx7Ak8iIR5XcYtFcwCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-bands.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the world music performers during the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPustaka Bookaroo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the kids, yes, the kids were not left out as the Bookaroo Library or Pustaka Bookaroo will provide interesting workshops for kids aged 7-12 years old. Held in one of the museum houses, this workshop promises an interactive and exciting for both, parent and kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAsian Food Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA dedicated Asian kitchen will be offered at this year's RWMF where visitors can experience the many types of Asian cuisine from local hawker to fusion dishes. As to what kind of Asian food will be served, well, let us just say it's local and interesting. Definitively worth exploring, if you are a foodie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Wellness Program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA special feature for the 20th anniversary is the wellness program where renown speakers will share knowledge and information about the world of wellness. This includes talks, meditation, yoga, personal training, Budokan, Zumba and performances. If you are into the fitness and wellness scene, this program is not to be missed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6D732a3lCjE\/WTfmyE19R5I\/AAAAAAAA4r0\/YzyLIXR-musTm-fBTVrgvERwiL9YCHUkACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Crowd Photos Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6D732a3lCjE\/WTfmyE19R5I\/AAAAAAAA4r0\/YzyLIXR-musTm-fBTVrgvERwiL9YCHUkACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-photos.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Crowd\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe crowd at last years\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen: 14-16 July, 2017\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets: Door Sale RM152.00 (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/tickets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more detailed information, please visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgpIRR59JIs\/WTfnldFL2TI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/AbmgdiO4MUEFcB-_bGuIDpH5sZ4mHF_3QCEw\/s1600\/rwmf-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2017 RWMF\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgpIRR59JIs\/WTfnldFL2TI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/AbmgdiO4MUEFcB-_bGuIDpH5sZ4mHF_3QCEw\/s1600\/rwmf-2017.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the local ethnic people of Sarawak pose by a traditional bamboo bridge at RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUNLI30A8VI\/WTfnGJf-15I\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/hlQ5StULBUIvtQgg1BnHi4Olf3MZBUgmgCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset at Rainforest World Music Festival \" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUNLI30A8VI\/WTfnGJf-15I\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/hlQ5StULBUIvtQgg1BnHi4Olf3MZBUgmgCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Sunset\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful sunset seen at Damai Beach, just next to the Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKTMU0bTp0Y\/WTfmiTr8ztI\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/yxWRGU9rcm8K09TT-JT-L_0SteE9oNJNQCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 20th Anniversary\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"468\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKTMU0bTp0Y\/WTfmiTr8ztI\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/yxWRGU9rcm8K09TT-JT-L_0SteE9oNJNQCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E20th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EI will be attending the 20th Anniversary Rainforest World Music Festival as it is a yearly ritual for me, and every year, I walk away very impressed. If you have been longing for an international level world-class event, this is one of them to attend. If you are not able to attend this, you can also see the other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they happen on different times in the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival For Newbies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHonestly, I could not believe that a good friend who I have been working with over the last 5-6 years, finally came up with a travel blog. His articles called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kibinstraveladventures.wordpress.com\/2017\/07\/06\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-10-tips-for-a-newbie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Tips for Newbies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, was one of his first few articles. Well done on a great job writing this guide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso, another new found travel blogger friend all the way in Miri is Alyssa, who wrote a great article about the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thejarenwanders.com\/2017\/06\/03\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-rainforest-world-music-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EUltimate Guide to the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. which is pretty informative. Again, this guide is very general and targets the 20-30's audience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EConclusion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak is also an amazing destination for travel, provided you love nature, culture and adventure. There are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, incredible rainforest, amazing national parks and fascinating cultures waiting to be discovered. Here is also a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/06\/things-to-do-at-rainforest-world-music.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ethings to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, for those who are staying around the Santubong area.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENote that the RWMF is located about one hours drive from the city of Kuching, and if you need to travel, you should plan well ahead. There is UBER and Grab available as well. A special shuttle bus service is also provided for a small fee from the city to the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are in fact a number of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which you can attend, throughout the year and the most longest and successful one is no other than the Rainforest world Music Festival, which is now the 20th Anniversary since starting back in 1997. See you there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5802640159593006526\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5802640159593006526\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5802640159593006526"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5802640159593006526"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2017\/06\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KpGUDANCxg0\/WTfkxu7w3eI\/AAAAAAAA4rY\/vpMkDheSWvoNafn85WpQnNEnM-dkGf-rgCLcB\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7493388383611961 110.31673914973749"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7473548383611961 110.31421764973749 1.7513228383611961 110.31926064973749"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8452633827010021712"},"published":{"$t":"2017-04-21T12:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-21T12:00:17.594+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bario"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to Visit in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Bario"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Things To Do In Bario"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7BhnQC6Q5XA\/WPH_OD1S-1I\/AAAAAAAA4Uw\/x9O0L1j5vFMukjyFMxomxGjEgddPGHTIwCLcB\/s1600\/things-to-do-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Things To Do\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7BhnQC6Q5XA\/WPH_OD1S-1I\/AAAAAAAA4Uw\/x9O0L1j5vFMukjyFMxomxGjEgddPGHTIwCLcB\/s1600\/things-to-do-in-bario.jpg\" title=\"Things To Do In Bario\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are planning to travel to one of the best natural places in Sarawak, here is a list of things to do in Bario for those heading here. Located in the Kelabit Highlands, in the north of Sarawak, Bario is home to the Kelabit people who have been living here for centuries. The absolute beauty about this highland town is that it is located 14 hours by road and 45 minutes by flight from Miri city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBario is well known for their highland rice, salt and pineapples, but due to the remoteness of this amazing place, there is much to do here. What you won't find here are shopping malls, hotels, restaurants or any other modern day city or town facility. This place is one of the most original villages in Sarawak and Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo get to Bario, the best possible way is to take a flight from Miri city and \u0026nbsp;there are only three flights a day here. The type of aircraft used is a turbo prop 19 seat Twin Otter plane, operated by MAS Wings. The journey here is another adventure as the plane flies up to around 8500 meters, so you have a beautiful view of the rainforest, hills and mountains along the way. So, what are the things to do in this unspoiled place? Read on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kE3Qv9Ah8RA\/WPH_y3cB0UI\/AAAAAAAA4U4\/aUGSRn0xd2QuLpopmObNQoE1rcAbAJA5QCLcB\/s1600\/what-to-do-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kE3Qv9Ah8RA\/WPH_y3cB0UI\/AAAAAAAA4U4\/aUGSRn0xd2QuLpopmObNQoE1rcAbAJA5QCLcB\/s1600\/what-to-do-in-bario.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the scenic landscapes in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EThings To Do In Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow is a list of things to do in Bario, catered to just about anyone who plans to visit this amazing highlands. You should also check with the homestay operator about the activities that you want to do as they can arrange for it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMost of the things can be done on your own, but some of them require a local guide, especially trekking or hiking around the highlands. Please note that most of these activities are paid separately when you are there as the main packages cover the food and accommodations. Unless you pre-arrange the Bario package with the activities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ya9Z_fATcJE\/WPIEO6hBfqI\/AAAAAAAA4Vo\/Fs65UG69BvInA6dzJq18B_ynI9p4w1wbwCLcB\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Trekking\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ya9Z_fATcJE\/WPIEO6hBfqI\/AAAAAAAA4Vo\/Fs65UG69BvInA6dzJq18B_ynI9p4w1wbwCLcB\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" title=\"Trekking in Bario\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETrekking in Bario takes you through an amazing experience\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Trekking in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best thing one can do is trekking in Bario as there are so many beautiful treks available here. There are simple and basic treks to advance treks depending on the level you require. The beauty about trekking in Bario is that the weather is so cooling, you most likely won't break a sweat while trekking. Some treks are short and simply but the rewards at the end of the trek is pretty nice. Below are a list of popular trekking places in Bario;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKorea Hill Trek - Easy (10-15 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrayer Mountain Trek - Medium to Hard (45-60 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPineapple Farm Trek - Easy (10-15 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPenan Village Trek - Easy (20-30 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBario Salt Factory Trek - Easy (15-20 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPa Ukat Village Trek - Easy (15-30 minutes)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPa Lungan Village Trek - Medium to Hard (4-5 hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPulong Tau National Park Trek - Medium to Hard (3-5 Hours)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBario to Bakelalan Trek - Hard (1-2 days)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2. Visit a Kelabit Longhouse in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThere are a few traditional longhouses found in the Bario areas and some of them are still in the original statuses. Since 2016, some of the traditional Kelabit longhouses have started charging a small fee, around RM 3.00 to RM 5.00 per person to visit the longhouse. One of the most popular long houses is no other than Bario Asal Long House.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O7TTI4fRmSo\/WPIAH4cYU9I\/AAAAAAAA4U8\/jggw8fGhqO0Pemhxbf3Oka7hVUKQpCFqQCLcB\/s1600\/bario-longhouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Longhouse in Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O7TTI4fRmSo\/WPIAH4cYU9I\/AAAAAAAA4U8\/jggw8fGhqO0Pemhxbf3Oka7hVUKQpCFqQCLcB\/s1600\/bario-longhouse.jpg\" title=\"Bario Asal Longhouse\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside Bario Asal Longhouse, the first longhouse here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. Bario Salt Factory\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EActually, this is more of a local homegrown center where local families take turns to process and produce the famous Bario Salt. You need to trek in for about 10 to 15 minutes before you arrive at a shed where the salt is processed and made. A guide is required to bring you here and you can see how the Bario Salt is made and you can also purchase it directly from those making it there. If it rains, the trek can be quite muddy, so take note on this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NAn82sfGUC0\/WPIA1KTYMvI\/AAAAAAAA4VE\/0rSSdNm0vFsUmwLWvQWGM78J8xVII66ZwCLcB\/s1600\/cycling-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Cycling Mountain Biking\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NAn82sfGUC0\/WPIA1KTYMvI\/AAAAAAAA4VE\/0rSSdNm0vFsUmwLWvQWGM78J8xVII66ZwCLcB\/s1600\/cycling-in-bario.jpg\" title=\"Cycling in Bario\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECycling in Bario, one of the many things to do here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4. Cycling in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPersonally, I enjoy doing this the best. Most homestays in Bario offer mountain bike rentals, therefore you can use them to explore this highland village. The roads are very safe here and there is little to no traffic. Cycling can be done individually or in families and there is no available map, so it is pure exploration. See highland paddy fields, traditional Kelabit longhouses, churches and many other natural landscapes while you cycle around Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E5. Bird Watching in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the lesser known bird watching places in Malaysia is no other than Bario. But for those who plan to do some bird watching in Bario, you are in luck as there are quite a number of montane birds to be spotted all over this place. A simple walk around Bario would easily net you 10 to 20 birds and when you go for bird watching treks, you will see much more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEven the famous Dulit Frogmouth was once spotted just out of Bario. There are a couple of bird watching guides in Bario and one of them is Scott Apoi from Nigmat Ayu Homestay. Personally, I have visited Bario five times in the last three years and I can say that I have spotted over 50 species of birds around here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2MaElSkz01M\/WPIBA7KXyRI\/AAAAAAAA4VI\/2e8gTQixJzI9RFRlydpbcYyT0MK9mQ3qgCLcB\/s1600\/bird-watching-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Birding\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2MaElSkz01M\/WPIBA7KXyRI\/AAAAAAAA4VI\/2e8gTQixJzI9RFRlydpbcYyT0MK9mQ3qgCLcB\/s1600\/bird-watching-bario.jpg\" title=\"Bird Watching in Bario\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBird Watching in Bario is highly popular among the birders\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E6. Experiencing the Kelabit Culture in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENothing beats learning and understanding the Kelabit culture in Bario and one of the best times to do this is during the Pesta Nukenan or Bario Food Festival , held usually in August every year. However, the locals can arrange a traditional Kelabit dinner complete with a traditional Kelabit cultural dance at one of the long houses.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E7. Walking around Bario\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the best things you can do is take a walk around Bario, which is relatively easy and there is little or no traffic around here. The best time to do this is also in the mornings, where you see the locals going about their daily chores. In the evenings, it is equally beautiful as children would be seen playing and locals heading home for dinner. The beauty about walking around Bario is that everything is natural and the picturesque landscapes are incredibly beautiful. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E8. Visiting a Penan Village in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those who are into hiking, there are actually two authentic Penan villages found around Bario. While the Penan people are not very hospitable, you can actually engage one of the local Bario guides and trek to their villages. This is purely to visit and observe, that is all. In most cases, it would be hard to communicate as the Penan tribe here are quite reserve and shy. Again, this is purely by luck and you should consult in your guide about this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-68KpumzrUaE\/WPIBRDU2DAI\/AAAAAAAA4VM\/AtzUaoJpcO8pHqqCUg4PVLvtL57OStCcwCLcB\/s1600\/bario-art-gallery.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Art Gallery\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-68KpumzrUaE\/WPIBRDU2DAI\/AAAAAAAA4VM\/AtzUaoJpcO8pHqqCUg4PVLvtL57OStCcwCLcB\/s1600\/bario-art-gallery.jpg\" title=\"Jungle Blues Dream\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJungle Blues Dream Art Gallery in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E9. Visit an Art Gallery in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes, there is an art gallery in Bario run by artist Stephen and his wife. The beauty about this art gallery in Bario is that it is located in a traditional Kelabit longhouse here. The gallery is also shared with a unique homestay and combined, it is called the Jungle Blues Dream Gallery and Homestay. Artworks are all created and painted by Stephen and put on display around the homestay and gallery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E10. Visit the Bario Plane Wreckage of World War II\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn almost well preserved plane wreckage is found in Bario where the RAF plane crashed here in 1964. The plane is in three pieces minus the wings and interior, so you will see a full bodied structure and you can actually go inside the plane. This plane is also a Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1 aircraft, Registration XP294. You should be careful of the sharp metal edges when doing so.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Bario plane wreckage is located by a local homestay called Nancy Hariss Homestay. The story of the plane crash in Bario is that the Twin Pioneer skidded while trying to land on a wet runway. It ran into a ditch, causing the undercarriage leg to collapse. For aviation fans, this would be quite interesting, otherwise, a great photo opportunity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7fUk64ipK9Y\/WPIH7m2_a8I\/AAAAAAAA4WE\/WQkmoBvLaZsqmpHaQiv2vAZshuNP40tHACLcB\/s1600\/bario-plane-wreck.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Plane Crash Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7fUk64ipK9Y\/WPIH7m2_a8I\/AAAAAAAA4WE\/WQkmoBvLaZsqmpHaQiv2vAZshuNP40tHACLcB\/s1600\/bario-plane-wreck.jpg\" title=\"Bario Plane Wreckage\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario Plane Wreckage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E11. Visit the War Memorial of Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA small war memorial was erected in Bario to commemorate the soldiers and parachuters during the war. Names of the soldiers include Australians, British and local Kelabit people. The Bario War Memorial is located five minutes walk from the main town area and is hard to miss. It is enclosed in a fenced area with a wooden gate and anyone can go in there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E12. Visit the mini Bario Museum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA new structure was erected in the main town area for the Bario Food Festival in 2015 and now serves as a mini museum of Bario. However, there are no items on display but more information on the Kelabit people and also important information about the highlands and its unique megaliths found here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E13. Catch a Bario Sunset\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best place to see a sunset in Bario is no other that Bukit Korea, a hill located behind the main town center. In between the two row of shops, lies a walk way near the old Bario community center. There is a path that leads up a small hill where you pass a mini pineapple farm and only a 10 minute easy walk up. Once up there, you will see a wooden hut and this is the spot to catch the sunset. Timing wise, best to go up at around 5.00 PM to catch the stunning scenery from up the hill. The sun sets at around 6.30 PM too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gX06Sc2XOBs\/WPIDMgLwIfI\/AAAAAAAA4Vc\/xG9FZzQNkeoTRebG1kTOkF4ew6GN4ojfgCLcB\/s1600\/baru-ritung-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Batu Ritung Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gX06Sc2XOBs\/WPIDMgLwIfI\/AAAAAAAA4Vc\/xG9FZzQNkeoTRebG1kTOkF4ew6GN4ojfgCLcB\/s1600\/baru-ritung-bario.jpg\" title=\"Bario Megalith\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe unique Bario Megalith or Batu Ritung in Pa Lungan Village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E14. Visit the Bario Megalithic Structures\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the mysteries of Bario are the many megalithic structures found around Bario. The most famous being Batu Ritong which is found at Pa Umor village, 3-5 hours trek from Bario. Batu Ritong stands at about 7 feet high and the two ton slab is supported by two other vertical slabs. No one seems to know how it was erected or why it was. However, there are many folktales that the guides will share with you. When I was in Bario in 2014, I met some university students who were in Bario to study the megalithic structures, and on asking them how many were there, it was estimated at 300, but only a handful were known.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1R2AQOSJY_U\/WPIG1r_D_1I\/AAAAAAAA4V4\/KmoYtIUIa5MuF6AODgMVWLnj3obJZ64NACLcB\/s1600\/bario-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Food\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1R2AQOSJY_U\/WPIG1r_D_1I\/AAAAAAAA4V4\/KmoYtIUIa5MuF6AODgMVWLnj3obJZ64NACLcB\/s1600\/bario-food.jpg\" title=\"Bario Food\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKelabit Food in Bario, very unique and different.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E15. Try the Kelabit Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is hands down the most unique experience where you will be guaranteed to try the Kelabit food when you stay in Bario. One of the most organice food experience I have had during my travels, the local Bario food is all farmed, rared, caught or hunter. Vegetables are farmed or taken from the wild, fish is caught from the local ponds and game meat is hunted by the locals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf there is one food type that anyone visiting Sarawak should try, it is the Kelabit Food. The way it is prepared is handed down from generation to generation and is cooked traditionally. If you have the opportunity, do ask for the local porridge or 'Kikid'. For Muslim travelers, it could be a challenge for you, but there is one shop in Bario town that serves Halal food.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xc36xqFD0mk\/WPIC44dJ32I\/AAAAAAAA4VY\/aLD-87dISZ4F0-N3pq2hfEYTqwwKVySMgCLcB\/s1600\/bario-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Map of Bario Villages\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xc36xqFD0mk\/WPIC44dJ32I\/AAAAAAAA4VY\/aLD-87dISZ4F0-N3pq2hfEYTqwwKVySMgCLcB\/s1600\/bario-map.jpg\" title=\"Bario Map\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap of Bario, showing the various villages around here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn general, the best time to visit Bario is from December to February or in August for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenan Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or Bario Food Festival. The food festival will see the entire Bario come alive with visitors from all the surrounding villages, who participate here for this weekend event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can see local traditional games being played while for foodies, this is the ultimate food experience where you can taste many different types of highland cuisine. Very unique and highly recommended for any food traveller.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7ejPzyZEcQ\/WPIEkvizeSI\/AAAAAAAA4Vs\/gKPsPlY2vRsIqnUarKw1HP2xz15suoseACLcB\/s1600\/bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nigmat Ayu Homestay\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7ejPzyZEcQ\/WPIEkvizeSI\/AAAAAAAA4Vs\/gKPsPlY2vRsIqnUarKw1HP2xz15suoseACLcB\/s1600\/bario.jpg\" title=\"Bario\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENigmat Ayu Homestay in Bario seen from the paddy field\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EBario is not your regular tourist destination, but it is a very unique cultural experience that is located high in the highlands of Sarawak Borneo. Me, as the writer, have been here five times in the last three years and my last trip in March 2017. I never get tired of this place as once I arrive here, I am disconnected from the modern world and go back to how things were, without modernization. You can also read about my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/a-journey-to-bario-highlands-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ejourney to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which I wrote in 2015.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor anyone wanting something different when you visit Sarawak or Malaysia, I would easily recommend you explore this unique highlands. Perhaps, the list of Things To Do In Bario will also make it easier for your visit here and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8452633827010021712\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8452633827010021712\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8452633827010021712"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8452633827010021712"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2017\/04\/things-to-do-in-bario.html","title":"Things To Do In Bario"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7BhnQC6Q5XA\/WPH_OD1S-1I\/AAAAAAAA4Uw\/x9O0L1j5vFMukjyFMxomxGjEgddPGHTIwCLcB\/s72-c\/things-to-do-in-bario.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.7349572 115.4792784"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.6715777000000003 115.3985974 3.7983367 115.5599594"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8476104110214513081"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-26T12:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-01-20T19:08:16.607+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to Visit in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Where to go in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Where to go in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Where to go in Sarawak for 2017"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Where to go in Sarawak for 2017"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F6DAOxxEtHg\/WF0I4_0hXoI\/AAAAAAAA3dY\/Quj3sRttp-EClTag8NOjttwXf20XmUXCgCLcB\/s1600\/places-to-visit-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Where to go in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F6DAOxxEtHg\/WF0I4_0hXoI\/AAAAAAAA3dY\/Quj3sRttp-EClTag8NOjttwXf20XmUXCgCLcB\/s1600\/places-to-visit-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Places to go in Sarawak \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak has always been one of the unique destinations in Malaysia and many have always asked this question of where to go in Sarawak, and for 2017, I have come up with this list of places to visit in Sarawak Borneo for first timers or regular visitors. Before I continue, those who do not know, Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and located on the island of Borneo. Sarawak is also known as The Land of the Hornbill, and is neighbouring Sabah, Brunei and Kalimantan. The only way to visit Sarawak is via flights from various airlines in the region.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak is so huge, that it takes about 14 hours drive to get from one end to the other and many of their unique villages and towns are accessible via flights or logging roads. Rich with cultural and heritage, Sarawak boasts of some of Southeast Asia's most unique ethnic tribes and cultures. The number one thing to do in Sarawak is no other than Eco tourism where there is abundance of it available all over.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYour starting city would also be Kuching, the capital of Sarawak or Miri, the resort city in the north, bordering Brunei. Most international and domestic flights arrive at these two cities and you can connect to certain smaller towns and villages using MAS Wings flights. Travel overland is also common here but note the long hours and off road conditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to go in Sarawak for 2017\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-794VhNL2vG4\/WF4FXoS9DeI\/AAAAAAAA3fU\/gaur0mH5sNsSkrdEwM0W0PObkRyQPwSZgCLcB\/s1600\/sibu-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Visit Sibu Year 2017\" border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-794VhNL2vG4\/WF4FXoS9DeI\/AAAAAAAA3fU\/gaur0mH5sNsSkrdEwM0W0PObkRyQPwSZgCLcB\/s640\/sibu-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Sibu Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESibu Gateway in the city area\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Sibu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs this year is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/08\/visit-sibu-year-2017.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EVisit Sibu Year 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, much has been planned for this central city in Sarawak. Sibu operates as the main city that caters to the central region and has recently opened up to tourism. However, Sibu is a very culturally rich place and you need to move around and out of Sibu to see this beautiful part of Sarawak. One of the must-visit places is no other than the traditional Melanau village by a river which is undisturbed and showcases the Melanau lifestyle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-adcti2FQac0\/WF0JE_D3JMI\/AAAAAAAA3dc\/SnOXgeGIg8I43xLeavLBKtIcFEUtvR6qwCLcB\/s1600\/sibu-central-market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pasar Bear Sibu\" border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-adcti2FQac0\/WF0JE_D3JMI\/AAAAAAAA3dc\/SnOXgeGIg8I43xLeavLBKtIcFEUtvR6qwCLcB\/s400\/sibu-central-market.jpg\" title=\"Sibu Central Market\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EMalaysia's largest market in Sibu, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn Sibu city, highlights are the Sibu Heritage Centre which works as a museum showcasing the overall culture and history of Sibu and the ethnic people from around here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the evenings, the Sibu Night Market in Market Square is an amazing gastronomical experience as you would encounter another side of Sarawak's fascinating food. Sibu is also home to Malaysia's largest market called the Sibu Central Market where you can find over 1000 stalls selling local produce. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Sibu\u003C\/b\u003E, you can fly direct to Sibu with AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines or, you could also take a river ferry from Kuching that takes around two hours. Moving around requires you to engage a tour guide and we highly recommend Hou Kang from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/greatown.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #92c0cd; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #38761d; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EGreatown Travel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #191919; font-size: 14px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ewho specialises in Sibu tours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TyCNjA_iNQg\/WF0JS8xXF9I\/AAAAAAAA3dg\/4J3eekNcZ3IkiO3yG7yDgq-9icCZrLXBQCLcB\/s1600\/bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Highlands\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TyCNjA_iNQg\/WF0JS8xXF9I\/AAAAAAAA3dg\/4J3eekNcZ3IkiO3yG7yDgq-9icCZrLXBQCLcB\/s640\/bario.jpg\" title=\"Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario Highlands in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2. Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor probably the best encounter with a cultural highland experience, Bario is the place to be at in 2017. Away from it all, located in the Kelabit Highlands and bordering Kalimantan is a natural Eco village that sits 1000 meters above sea level and is cooling throughout the year. Most visitors that come to Bario seek Eco adventures like trekking, hiking, cycling and generally enjoying things as they were 50 years ago. Nothing much has changed here, hence making this destination ideal for those seeking purity and originality. Read my previous article \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/a-journey-to-bario-highlands-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EA Journey to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more detailed information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStay at any of the home stays here as there are no hotels, only family operated homestays which is such an amazing experience. Nigmat Ayu is one of the recommended places to stay in Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Bario\u003C\/b\u003E, the best way is to fly in via MAS Wings from Miri and the flight takes about one hour with a Twin Otter 19 seat turbo prop plane. The flight is an overall experience and you will land at one of the smallest airports in Malaysia. Moving around is on foot or hitching a ride from the locals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZksU9n0QZbI\/WF0KNPMvaTI\/AAAAAAAA3eA\/rg8fMiI_EmERftNM1HLjDA5OmYYnaqVqgCLcB\/s1600\/niah-caves-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Gua Niah\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZksU9n0QZbI\/WF0KNPMvaTI\/AAAAAAAA3eA\/rg8fMiI_EmERftNM1HLjDA5OmYYnaqVqgCLcB\/s640\/niah-caves-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Niah Caves\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENiah Caves, out of Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri has always appealed to certain visitors over the years, but in the last five years, Miri has advanced quite a bit in terms of tourism, especially being the gateway to Northern Sarawak. Most of the visitors to Miri come from Brunei or Sabah, but since scuba diving became popular, there has been a surge of adventure tourist heading here. Read more about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ediving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri's city also offers food tourism where you can sample some unique Kayan cuisine and in the old town area, a variety of local hawker food. Sites around Miri include temples, markets, hill top views and some really beautiful beaches. For shoppers, Miri has a few interesting shopping malls like Bintang Megamall and the newly opened Permaisuri Imperial City Mall. A Miri Handicraft Centre just next to Bintang Megamall is your one stop place for all the local ethnic cultures and souvenirs too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8rMrk_HnxSw\/WF4CF1au_OI\/AAAAAAAA3fI\/0gdjHvb5ZHI74P0YXDjE9vmRzQI34pcJQCLcB\/s1600\/miri-city.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Pullman Hotel\" border=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8rMrk_HnxSw\/WF4CF1au_OI\/AAAAAAAA3fI\/0gdjHvb5ZHI74P0YXDjE9vmRzQI34pcJQCLcB\/s400\/miri-city.jpg\" title=\"Miri City\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of Miri City from the Miri Pullman Hotel\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri is also home to the world famous Borneo Jazz Festival, which is also the region's premier international jazz festival that has been running for 12 solid years. The next \u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz 2017\u003C\/b\u003E takes place from 12-13 May 2017 and at the ParkCity Everly Hotel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor Ecotourism, Miri is also home to some of the popular national parks in Sarawak like the Niah National Park, Lambir Hills National Park and also the Loagan Bunut National Park which is around an hours drive from the city. To visit the parks, you need to engage the services of a tour company who provide driver and nature guides and one of the recommended companies is Brighton Travel and Tours in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Miri\u003C\/b\u003E, you need to fly in from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuching or Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. From Kuching, an overland journey will take you around 11-12 hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_NXvlCfGStI\/WF4AGeuNCHI\/AAAAAAAA3e8\/8BZK-RV4tqAVCfIg-l7GDPcb2SOujRifACLcB\/s1600\/mulu-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mulu Marriott Resort\" border=\"0\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_NXvlCfGStI\/WF4AGeuNCHI\/AAAAAAAA3e8\/8BZK-RV4tqAVCfIg-l7GDPcb2SOujRifACLcB\/s640\/mulu-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Mulu Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of the Marriott Resort in Mulu, Sarawak (Image from Mulu Marriott)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4. Mulu National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia is no other than the Mulu National Park, where you can find the world renown Mulu Caves. For any outdoor or Eco lover, this is your number one place to visit in Sarawak due to the overall uniqueness of this national park an its surroundings. Long boat travels, cave explorations, nature trekking and abundance of flora and fauna is on top of your menu when you visit the Mulu National Park.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStay at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/myymu-mulu-marriott-resort-and-spa\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMulu Marriott Resort\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a luxury retreat located in the middle of the rainforest. Alternatively, the Mulu National Park offers lodging with longhouse dorms or even individual chalets. Outside the park, you can also find homestays and budget guesthouses or lodges.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Mulu\u003C\/b\u003E, the best possible way is to fly in via Kuching, Miri or Kota Kinabalu in Sabah as they have direct flights using a turbo prop ATR72 plane. Flights are one hour long and lands at one of the smallest airports in Malaysia. For the hardcore explorer, you can also take a 7 hour long boat ride through the lush tropical rainforest, passing remote villages and beautiful picturesque scenery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o25vMsV4hRE\/WF0Jd0zH9fI\/AAAAAAAA3dk\/hvThfflmTMIsCkTqg--ujObnObOUFtRqQCLcB\/s1600\/kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Old Town Kuching\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-o25vMsV4hRE\/WF0Jd0zH9fI\/AAAAAAAA3dk\/hvThfflmTMIsCkTqg--ujObnObOUFtRqQCLcB\/s640\/kuching.jpg\" title=\"Kuching Old Town\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKuching's Old Town area\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E5. Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe capital of Sarawak and the most popular tourist destination, Kuching offers a laid back city lifestyle, culture and food as the main things to do here. Most visitors will arrive in Kuching and then head out to national parks, animal sanctuaries and also traditional ethnic longhouses or even the Sarawak Cultural Village. One of the recommended place for culture lovers in Kuching is the Sarawak Museum, which is touted as one of the best museums in the world in terms of ethnicity and cultural history.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKUBvC_po5s\/WF0JnlWOSVI\/AAAAAAAA3ds\/xmmBUZqQOFoefmoxBH7uynZNzKA3ypWRgCLcB\/s1600\/kolo-mee-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mee Kolok\" border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKUBvC_po5s\/WF0JnlWOSVI\/AAAAAAAA3ds\/xmmBUZqQOFoefmoxBH7uynZNzKA3ypWRgCLcB\/s400\/kolo-mee-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Kolo Mee\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKolo Mee Noodles in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EA walking tour in Kuching city is highly recommended as you can explore the old town of Kuching, take a Sarawak River Cruise and also indulge in savouring the famous Sarawak food around here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEating in Kuching is one of the must do things as the cat city offers you the famous Sarawak Laksa noodles, Sarawak Kolo Mee, Belachan Bee Hoon, the Sarawak Layer Cakes or Kek Lapis and many other local favourites.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERead about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/eating-local-food-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eeating local food in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was done by me a few years ago, as it shares some of the popular food in Kuching. For seafood in Kuching, visit this place called Top Spot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPopular places out of Kuching are Kubah National Park, Semenggoh Orang Utan Centre and Annah Rais Longhouse which require you to use a tour company service. In the city, try renting a bicycle to move around as they also have cycling tours in Kuching that take you to local villages. Night life in Kuching is also spread out and the best place in the city to experience this is around Jalan Tabuan area where you can find the trendiest bars, restaurants, clubs and cafes. Carpenter Street is also another road where you can find some nightlife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Kuching,\u003C\/b\u003E fly in via various airlines from around the region an once there, you can either engage a tour company for your tours or simply explore on foot around the city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uoARsJxjffk\/WF0T4TnDU5I\/AAAAAAAA3ek\/eSLJLFxI_0wvTkJAAwPEfhFVvVsqqghlQCLcB\/s1600\/bako-national-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Taman Negara Bako\" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uoARsJxjffk\/WF0T4TnDU5I\/AAAAAAAA3ek\/eSLJLFxI_0wvTkJAAwPEfhFVvVsqqghlQCLcB\/s640\/bako-national-park.jpg\" title=\"Bako National Park\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Sea Stack at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EBako National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E6. Bako National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETwo hours out of Kuching is the Bako National Park, which is probably the most visited national park in the south. The uniqueness of this place is that it is home to the local bearded pig, proboscis monkeys and many other birds and reptiles. There are two options to visiting here where you can either stay over at the park lodging or make a day trip here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe main highlight of Bako National Park is the trekking and hiking where there are many trails offered, from basic to advanced. Any trekking activities require park rangers to follow along for a small fee. Some beaches are also found along a few of the treks. Before departing the park, ask your boat man to bring you to the famous Sarawak Sea Stack and rock formations which is just nearby the main entrance to the national park.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBako National Park attracts all kinds of visitors, namely Eco lovers, trekkers and hikers, animal lovers, bird watchers and even photographers. The park is managed by the Sarawak Forestry Department and is well maintained.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Bako\u003C\/b\u003E, usually tour operators sell day trips or overnight trips here. Book your Bako tour from any of the tour operators in Kuching city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kU9R2Nyyw1c\/WF0MaN1k0EI\/AAAAAAAA3eQ\/8NPDnRJDm2Ao3crNBdYhbuDvibkm4RjQACLcB\/s1600\/siniawan-night-market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kU9R2Nyyw1c\/WF0MaN1k0EI\/AAAAAAAA3eQ\/8NPDnRJDm2Ao3crNBdYhbuDvibkm4RjQACLcB\/s640\/siniawan-night-market.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESiniawan Night Market, photo by James \u0026amp; Sara of http:\/\/.karmacuzzies.wordpress.com\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E7. Siniawan Night Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EProbably the hottest attraction for locals in the last couple of years is Siniawan Old Town, two hours from Kuching. The charm of this 100 over year old \u0026nbsp;town lies in that one main street with original 48 wooden shop houses. And at night, the Siniawan night market main street is closed and dining tables line the streets with Chinese lanterns hung above, giving that traditional food street ambiance which is really hard to come by nowadays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELaunched in 2010, Siniawan Night Market was popular with the locals and after getting a lot of attention via social media, more tourist started coming here to experience this old charm. The night market is at full swing on weekends only and food is the main attraction here. Please note that only if you are into food and old towns, this would be a great place to visit. Most tours bring you here just before sunset and then to have dinner. A must try is the pitcher plant rice which is very unique and also the traditional local cakes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Siniawan\u003C\/b\u003E, you can either self drive here, take a taxi or engage a tour company. The Siniawan Night Market is open from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm and only on weekends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aHN3wDkFALo\/WF0JyVAcKoI\/AAAAAAAA3dw\/3PaCdxF7amke9adSzaTzpRjg2xQU2ecbACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2017\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aHN3wDkFALo\/WF0JyVAcKoI\/AAAAAAAA3dw\/3PaCdxF7amke9adSzaTzpRjg2xQU2ecbACLcB\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E8. Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the world's most unique music festival to attend is no other than the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 which takes place from 14-16 July at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong. This three day music festival showcases some of the best traditional and ethnic musicians from around the world and among the highlights are the music workshops that take place in the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKnown also as RWMF, the music festival's home is on the grounds of the Sarawak Cultural Village, which doubles as a living museum where various ethnic groups from Sarawak stay and operate each of their homes in the village. The music festival sees around 20,000 visitors from all over the world attending and is listed as one of the Top 25 Music Festivals in the world to attend by Songlines for six years in a row.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you love music festivals and unique cultures, the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 is a must attend and you should book your flights, tickers and accommodations as early as possible as they tend to sell out fast. You can choose to stay near the RWMF2017 in Santubong or stay in Kuching city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo go to Santubong,\u003C\/b\u003E you can take the shuttle service, taxi, public bus and the journey takes about one hour one way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFOFRB5izHE\/WF0KAHsh2zI\/AAAAAAAA3d4\/rHrIMKuYDSkGk5P59xUbV1d9HD4RYJCYgCLcB\/s1600\/bario-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Photography\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFOFRB5izHE\/WF0KAHsh2zI\/AAAAAAAA3d4\/rHrIMKuYDSkGk5P59xUbV1d9HD4RYJCYgCLcB\/s640\/bario-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Bario Highlands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of the Bario Highlands in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe above is personally compiled by David Hogan Jr of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/malaysiaasia\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as I have been traveling around Sarawak for many years, exploring new destinations and many places of interest. The list also highlights places are there easily accessible for all kinds of tourist due to the proper infrastructure and facilities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese destinations are also overseen by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Ministry of Tourism Sarawak therefore, if you need more information, you can visit the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on where to go in Sarawak for 2017. If you have any comments of feedback, please do leave them in the comment section below and have a fantastic year for 2017.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8476104110214513081\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8476104110214513081\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8476104110214513081"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8476104110214513081"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/12\/where-to-go-in-sarawak-for-2017.html","title":"Where to go in Sarawak for 2017"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F6DAOxxEtHg\/WF0I4_0hXoI\/AAAAAAAA3dY\/Quj3sRttp-EClTag8NOjttwXf20XmUXCgCLcB\/s72-c\/places-to-visit-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5025362000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6090928 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4324784117861931022"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-03T12:33:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-08T18:39:47.171+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Theme Parks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Theme Parks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Theme Parks in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Theme Parks in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Theme Parks in Sarawak "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5leu7Zc1oU\/WEGA0r7E9KI\/AAAAAAAA3Rk\/ZCjLQ0Hik5UPuvc3HafraT4fHXPEW81CQCLcB\/s1600\/theme-parks-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5leu7Zc1oU\/WEGA0r7E9KI\/AAAAAAAA3Rk\/ZCjLQ0Hik5UPuvc3HafraT4fHXPEW81CQCLcB\/s1600\/theme-parks-sarawak.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe long awaited question, what are the \u003Cb\u003Etheme parks in Sarawak?\u003C\/b\u003E which has been asked for years,\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eand to date, there are only two which are in operation. One is in Miri while the other is the newly re-launched project called Sarawak Sentosa Theme Park in Kuching. However, you should not get your hopes too high as these are both very small and does not qualify as world class theme parks, but more for the local family getaways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI am only being honest here as I would not want to deceive readers or visitors heading to Sarawak to be disappointed, therefore I will do my best to highlight them here. In the list are also some of the upcoming theme parks in Sarawak which are scheduled to open in 2017 and 2018, so do look out for them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ETheme Parks in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YgLkVjLN2To\/WEGEdO5Y0eI\/AAAAAAAA3Rw\/JzhIaIjUIWADbLZDvLPgXPIsdXDScOjXQCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-tropical-rainforest-resort-water-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YgLkVjLN2To\/WEGEdO5Y0eI\/AAAAAAAA3Rw\/JzhIaIjUIWADbLZDvLPgXPIsdXDScOjXQCLcB\/s640\/borneo-tropical-rainforest-resort-water-park.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe water park at Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Tropical Rainforest Resort Water Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMany may not know of this water park, but it has been around for many years now. Located on the way to the Niah National Park is the Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort and inside the resort, there is a mini water park with a racing slide and twist slides, a play pool and a mid sized swimming pool. The water park in Miri is free for guest staying here while visitors need to buy tickets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis place is very popular with the locals and tends to get busy on the weekends and school holidays. The beauty about this water park is that it is located in a rainforest. Next time you explore Miri, do check this place out as it is a great place to stay at if you are heading to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/niah-caves-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ENiah Caves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or national parks here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i9iTBu974O0\/WEFsWBBGG6I\/AAAAAAAA3Qo\/wFwd2-16J88UXad9y5cP-YTj60x_2W56ACLcB\/s1600\/sarawak-sentosa-theme-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i9iTBu974O0\/WEFsWBBGG6I\/AAAAAAAA3Qo\/wFwd2-16J88UXad9y5cP-YTj60x_2W56ACLcB\/s1600\/sarawak-sentosa-theme-park.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESentosa Theme Park in Kuching, Sarawak (Photo from Facebook)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ESarawak Sentosa Theme Park\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERecently re-branded and re-launched on the 26th November 2016 is the Sarawak Sentosa Theme Park is located along Jalan Stakan in Kota Sentosa, Batu 7, Kuching. Well, this theme park in Kuching is more of an \"activity park\" as the attractions here are not theme park related. They offer the largest indoor skating rink, indoor archery field, a 12,000 square feet Kuso 5D Museum, 9D VR or Augmented Reality Experience, a few types of Go Karts, bubble football, hover boards, electronic darts and a games area. Originally, this was called the Sentosa World Sports Centre and was opened on 15 Jan 2016, but it was re-branded and re-launched under the brand Sentosa Theme Park.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWell, those are most of the attractions offered and generally, it feels more of an activity park than a theme park, but somehow they got the branding Sentosa Theme Park. To be very honest, it is very confusing, especially for the tourist visiting Kuching as the title 'theme park' is very misleading.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor locals, this would be a great place to have your kids go crazy and the fun does not stop as adults too can also participate. Sentosa Theme Park is also open 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM, daily and has a cafe and sports section. Currently, this is the talk of Kuching as the city has never had a theme park and this is the first of its kind, well sort of.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XLvl9y1EaXw\/WEFuAoQohBI\/AAAAAAAA3Q4\/ABsICWvbbEMirq5tt5rE4KXsUWxJXABYACLcB\/s1600\/mobile-water-theme-park-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XLvl9y1EaXw\/WEFuAoQohBI\/AAAAAAAA3Q4\/ABsICWvbbEMirq5tt5rE4KXsUWxJXABYACLcB\/s1600\/mobile-water-theme-park-sarawak.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe one month Mobile Water Theme Park at MJC, Batu Kawa in Kuching, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMobile Water Theme Park at MJC Batu Kawa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis interesting concept of a water park made an appearance in MJC Batu Kawa where a massive mobile water theme park was set up for a month in September 2016. This brought locals by the bus loads to experience this fun family concept but after opening it, there was no news of follow up on this mobile water park in Sarawak. Plans were to take this concept to other parts of Sarawak namely Sibu and Miri.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aa_26XX3xME\/WEFxou55v8I\/AAAAAAAA3RQ\/oDEHkg0P7Jch7Cda8saO24UiQJpXtEbNwCLcB\/s1600\/senadin-water-theme-park-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aa_26XX3xME\/WEFxou55v8I\/AAAAAAAA3RQ\/oDEHkg0P7Jch7Cda8saO24UiQJpXtEbNwCLcB\/s1600\/senadin-water-theme-park-miri.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESenadin Water Theme Park in Miri, the scale model (Photo from www.miricitysharing.com)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESenadin Water Theme Park in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe latest theme park in Sarawak which is scheduled to open somewhere in 2017 is no other than the\u0026nbsp;Senadin Uptown Water Theme Park. Rumours had surfaced that the project was abandoned but the developers have stated that this theme park project is still on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe RM7 million Senadin Water Theme Park will have wave generators, swimming pools, water slides and tubes, and even a water canoe track. There will be a shopping mall, cultural village, hotel, amphitheater and even a planned man-made island in the 36 acre site near Sungai Tujuh, which is very close to Brunei. This massive project is also by the Miri Housing Development Realty Sdn. Bhd. and it was scheduled to be ready by 2016, but judging from the news, it may only be launched in 2018.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-USm1M-QW778\/WEFsinWu_CI\/AAAAAAAA3Qs\/SnVkz109Hds_QCTJOURrey3jWajlqTMpwCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-samariang-resort-city-theme-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-USm1M-QW778\/WEFsinWu_CI\/AAAAAAAA3Qs\/SnVkz109Hds_QCTJOURrey3jWajlqTMpwCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-samariang-resort-city-theme-park.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Samariang Resort City Theme Park (Photo from ww.sentoria.com)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Samariang Resort City Theme Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnother much talked about theme park project is the Borneo Samariang Resort City at Bandar Baru Samariang, which is a new satellite township rapidly taking shape to the north of Kuching. Plans to incorporate a theme park and water park similar to the sister project, Bukit Gambang Resort City will make this one of the top theme parks in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOnce fully developed and launched in 2018, the project will have a world class theme park, a water park and a safari park, There will also be a resort with 2000 rooms, a team building area and also a river cruise. So visitors will have to wait till 2018 before the Borneo Samariang Resort City opens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Theme Parks That Never Made It\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere was in fact a one theme park that was planned by never did take off and it was located in Sibu, central Sarawak. The ambitious plan sounded good, but unfortunately never happened. This is highlighted here just to show that there was in fact, plans for theme parks in Sarawak, especially around 2011 and if it did take off, it would have been pretty good.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKfzuzDDS7g\/WEFwQPU49sI\/AAAAAAAA3RI\/68e4zU1RNCkPl74UDkEkMZOUHjwtHciaACLcB\/s1600\/hornbill-bay-pulau-kerto-sibu.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKfzuzDDS7g\/WEFwQPU49sI\/AAAAAAAA3RI\/68e4zU1RNCkPl74UDkEkMZOUHjwtHciaACLcB\/s1600\/hornbill-bay-pulau-kerto-sibu.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHornbill Bay at Pulau Kerto in Sibu, artist impression (Photo from Behance.com)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPulau Kerto Theme Park in Sibu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAn ambitious plan to build a theme park in Pulau Kerto in Sibu got everyone excited, but the project never did take off. It was also called the Rajang Basin Theme Park. The RM50 million project would have been spread over 50 acres of the island would have seen a an iconic gigantic hornbill sculpture standing at 150 feet high which would have made this into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest bird statue in the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERides would have included a river boat cruise, flying fox and a sky lift. A gallery was also planned to showcase Sarawakian historical and cultural artifacts and information of the various tribes of Sarawak. The Pulau Kerto Theme Park project would have put Sibu on the travel map, had this project gone through. It was also called Hornbill Bay, according to another report where the entire bay was shaped like a hornbill head.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HikFAVd4o20\/WEFwQB5OiUI\/AAAAAAAA3RE\/g2ILm4hA46Q0j4TDjtpByUcO89FefX_YgCLcB\/s1600\/pulau-kerto-theme-park-sibu.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HikFAVd4o20\/WEFwQB5OiUI\/AAAAAAAA3RE\/g2ILm4hA46Q0j4TDjtpByUcO89FefX_YgCLcB\/s1600\/pulau-kerto-theme-park-sibu.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe giant hornbill that was supposed to be at the Pulau Kerto Theme Park in Sibu (Photo from Behance.com)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you have gone through this list, you may have noticed that all of them are water theme parks or water related, as someone once told me that building a water park is much more cheaper than building a full scale theme park. Anyway, since Sarawak is located in the tropical climate, it is only right to have water parks as visitors can head there to cool off and have fun.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the record, the much talked about and soon to open \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/11\/20th-century-fox-world-genting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E20th Century Fox World Theme Park in Genting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will be opening in 2017 or 2018, which is the first of its kind in the world and is awaited by the whole world. You can also read this article if you want to know more about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/01\/theme-parks-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ETheme Parks in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it gives you the complete list.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOverall, these are the few theme parks planned for Sarawak and also those that are currently open and in operation. While Sarawak is more of a nature, culture and heritage place to visit, there are still those wanting theme parks in Sarawak as for most locals, they have to head to Singapore or Peninsular Malaysia to enjoy it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4324784117861931022\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4324784117861931022\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4324784117861931022"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4324784117861931022"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/12\/theme-parks-in-sarawak.html","title":"Theme Parks in Sarawak "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u5leu7Zc1oU\/WEGA0r7E9KI\/AAAAAAAA3Rk\/ZCjLQ0Hik5UPuvc3HafraT4fHXPEW81CQCLcB\/s72-c\/theme-parks-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1717951011518910438"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-19T15:44:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-08T18:32:11.968+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to visit in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to Visit in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sibu"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Sibu"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Sibu Year 2017"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Visit Sibu Year 2017"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLBMtW3AZEM\/V7ay11TOVLI\/AAAAAAAA2ZU\/4RjWOZKsCkEwVSzNakd_sHEsLYUOz_6ngCLcB\/s1600\/visit-sibu-year-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLBMtW3AZEM\/V7ay11TOVLI\/AAAAAAAA2ZU\/4RjWOZKsCkEwVSzNakd_sHEsLYUOz_6ngCLcB\/s1600\/visit-sibu-year-2017.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA \u003Cb\u003EVisit Sibu Year 2017\u003C\/b\u003E has been launched to attract more tourist to one of the lesser visited places in Sarawak Borneo where it is also getting to be known as one of Malaysia's best kept tourism secret. Not many people have actually visited this charming town in the middle of Sarawak and for those with an appetite, Sibu is one of the foremost places for traditional Foo Chow food in Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESibu, a predominantly Chinese and Melanau area has been one of the important towns from back in history as it served as the main gateway into the upriver places of Sarawak. Traders would sail into Sibu and barter trade before continuing up the mighty Rajang River to reach the deep settlements by the riversides. Even nowadays, the river is still being used to move goods and people up and down river making Sibu one of the key cities in central Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-k0236K50EmM\/V7ayz8VwjdI\/AAAAAAAA2ZI\/MeCU3h6T4_YhhhholOIJtF9Gp3GWs0jQwCLcB\/s1600\/mukah.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-k0236K50EmM\/V7ayz8VwjdI\/AAAAAAAA2ZI\/MeCU3h6T4_YhhhholOIJtF9Gp3GWs0jQwCLcB\/s640\/mukah.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVisiting Mukah via boat\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsU4C9S5-3w\/V7ay0ZAeeFI\/AAAAAAAA2ZM\/k6cbPA6Lz6IKaJRtuBcezemwK3w7XyROwCLcB\/s1600\/sibu-central-market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsU4C9S5-3w\/V7ay0ZAeeFI\/AAAAAAAA2ZM\/k6cbPA6Lz6IKaJRtuBcezemwK3w7XyROwCLcB\/s640\/sibu-central-market.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESibu Central Market, the largest in Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn terms of tourism, Sibu offers visitors a number of unique experiences like food tourism where one can explore the city to sample the unique Foochow style local dishes. For culture, Sibu showcases some interesting Melanau heritage and the best place to start is at the Sibu Heritage Centre, located in town. And for local culture, one should not miss the amazing Sibu Central Market, which is the largest market in Malaysia, showcasing over 1000 stalls selling all kinds of local produce.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can easily spend a couple of hours exploring this massive market and I believe that this would be one of the highlights for Visit Sibu Year 2017. The best time to visit the Sibu Central Market is also in the mornings when it is very active. You can also find some souvenir shops selling ethnic tribal items like Iban and Melanau things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9BWAydyge3U\/V7ayx3pVguI\/AAAAAAAA2Y8\/MkHLv_7jv7Mv9KQpXB2UuvqhPM6Jo-GvACLcB\/s1600\/melanau-village.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9BWAydyge3U\/V7ayx3pVguI\/AAAAAAAA2Y8\/MkHLv_7jv7Mv9KQpXB2UuvqhPM6Jo-GvACLcB\/s640\/melanau-village.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAn original Melanau Village by the river\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EVisiting a traditional Melanau Village in Sibu is also one of the must do activities as these river side villages are so different and unique compared to other traditional Sarawakian villages. The experience allows you to do a day trip or even an overnight trip where you stay at a traditional Melanau house by the name of Lamin Dana where tours are organised by Mr. Hou Kang of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/greatown.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EGreatown Travel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as he has been the pioneer tour operator in Sibu for a long time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor Visit Sibu Year 2017, the council together with the Sarawak Tourism Board has come up with a dedicated website to showcase the many places of interest around Sibu and they have also listed down a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsibu.com\/places-of-interest.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eplaces of interest in Sibu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for visitors. If you should also know, there is an amazing nightly food market in the town area while at certain places around Sibu, you can find some street art too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6c8uzZESn3Q\/V7ayyMAyxTI\/AAAAAAAA2ZE\/ixpfqkYLCaA-h_QXcDzYdZkJCwAxqkD3gCLcB\/s1600\/lamin-dana.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6c8uzZESn3Q\/V7ayyMAyxTI\/AAAAAAAA2ZE\/ixpfqkYLCaA-h_QXcDzYdZkJCwAxqkD3gCLcB\/s640\/lamin-dana.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELamin Dana, a boutique lodge and homestay\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFrom my personal experience in visiting sibu in May 2016, I was taken to a number of interesting places and stayed at Lamin Dana, the traditional Melanau house along the river village. My journey also took me to the town of Mukah which is a coastal town filled with local charm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFood in Sibu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBack in Sibu, I was brought to visit the best restaurants in Sibu where the traditional Foochow food was served and if you are a serious food traveler or foodie, Sibu is recommended, especially at the Sibu Night Market where you can find lots of Chinese and also Malay street food. Currently there is no Sibu Food Trail, but I am pretty sure, there will be one soon enough as Sibu is filled with a lot of exciting foods.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong the famous foods are the Foochow noodles with super large freshwater prawns which come at a price of RM25 per bowl. Other dishes include the Mee Sua, local porridge and some pretty interesting rice dishes like the Fish Rice, imagine Chicken Rice, but with deep fried fish instead. One great place to experience most of these dishes are on top of the Sibu Central Market.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for those seeking a little more modern food, fear not as there are plenty of cafes which caters to the hipster generation. You can find coffee joints and fast food around Sibu while for the halal traveler, there are a number of Malay restaurants available here too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vzyGeLJo4Qk\/V7ay0jnsikI\/AAAAAAAA2ZQ\/-QoJAKyF7aowcT70NN6xQkwHiAkaG5JWQCLcB\/s1600\/visit-sibu-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vzyGeLJo4Qk\/V7ay0jnsikI\/AAAAAAAA2ZQ\/-QoJAKyF7aowcT70NN6xQkwHiAkaG5JWQCLcB\/s640\/visit-sibu-2017.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Melanau fisherman checking his catch of the day at the local Melanau village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy personal point of view, I would easily say that it is probably best to visit Sibu and spend at least one or two nights there. For those traveling from Kuching to Miri, you can opt for an overnight stay in Sibu before continuing your journey. From the local tourism council, it would be a different perspective due to the governmental involvement which will see many new events being held around the city. More information on Visit Sibu Year 2017 can be obtained by visiting the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsibu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EVisit Sibu websiite.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor anyone planning to travel to Sarawak in 2017, I would highly recommend making a stopover at Sibu for the Visit Sibu Year 2017 as it is easily accessible via land or even ferry service from Kuching. There are also flights into Sibu via AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines for those wanting a quicker journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1717951011518910438\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1717951011518910438\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1717951011518910438"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1717951011518910438"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/08\/visit-sibu-year-2017.html","title":"Visit Sibu Year 2017"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tLBMtW3AZEM\/V7ay11TOVLI\/AAAAAAAA2ZU\/4RjWOZKsCkEwVSzNakd_sHEsLYUOz_6ngCLcB\/s72-c\/visit-sibu-year-2017.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.287284 111.83053500000005"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.2720345000000002 110.53964150000006 3.3025335 113.12142850000005"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-13861604830100404"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-24T12:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-12T14:18:41.651+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Race in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Bird Race"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Bird Race"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak International Bird Race 2016"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sarawak International Bird Race 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0aVnX77qa4\/V2vxUEyVMjI\/AAAAAAAA2CY\/E2ammXoKI_kVO7FUG0sNSFpXirDJWufHwCLcB\/s1600\/Sarawak-International-Bird-Race-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0aVnX77qa4\/V2vxUEyVMjI\/AAAAAAAA2CY\/E2ammXoKI_kVO7FUG0sNSFpXirDJWufHwCLcB\/s640\/Sarawak-International-Bird-Race-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ESarawak International Bird Race 2016\u003C\/b\u003E will be held this 24-25 September at the Kubah National Park and Borneo Highlands Resort and it is organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak, in collaboration with the Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) Kuching Branch. Sarawak is also home to over 400 species of birds and out of the 60 endemic species, 54 are found in Sarawak making the state one of the up and coming bird watching areas in Borneo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis will also be the second time that the birding event in Sarawak is taking place and also after the 2nd Borneo Bird Race 2014 which took place in the Borneo Highlands here. As Sarawak is well known for tropical birds, there are various species to be spotted and photographed all over the state and this bird race will focus mainly on the coastal, lowland and montane birds in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qYx79ZK-Lw4\/V2vxa7rHMKI\/AAAAAAAA2Cg\/9999V2wK19ouT4Wa5LqgeajpUgPCVFk0QCLcB\/s1600\/bird-watching-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qYx79ZK-Lw4\/V2vxa7rHMKI\/AAAAAAAA2Cg\/9999V2wK19ouT4Wa5LqgeajpUgPCVFk0QCLcB\/s640\/bird-watching-in-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA birder checks his book for the species spotted at the Borneo Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESarawak International Bird Race Locations\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sarawak International Bird Race 2016 will take place at three different locations which are all nearby to Kuching. The bird race will also start at the Buntal Esplanade at 8.00 am on the 24th September. The three locations are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ofY0yDPAWYo\/V2vtDmD6UEI\/AAAAAAAA2CI\/yYhoQvfwehsXSXk12m19ofucyisYLvRngCLcB\/s1600\/bako-buntal-bay-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ofY0yDPAWYo\/V2vtDmD6UEI\/AAAAAAAA2CI\/yYhoQvfwehsXSXk12m19ofucyisYLvRngCLcB\/s320\/bako-buntal-bay-map.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBuntal\u003C\/b\u003E - Part of the Bako-Buntal Bay and is incorporated into the East Asian-Australian Flyway Network Site since 2012 and is also recognized as an Important Birding area or IBA of Sarawak. More than 25,000 birds from 27 species have been recorded to date and some of the rare species include the Chinese Egret, Nordman's Greenshank, Far Eastern Curlew and the Asian Dowitcher.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8S9V81eA5tM\/V2vtDhYZouI\/AAAAAAAA2CM\/E5_7ngHQhVUhKkdlJacy2YC7mq6ZZNYQgCLcB\/s1600\/kubah-national-park-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8S9V81eA5tM\/V2vtDhYZouI\/AAAAAAAA2CM\/E5_7ngHQhVUhKkdlJacy2YC7mq6ZZNYQgCLcB\/s320\/kubah-national-park-map.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKubah National Park \u003C\/b\u003E- This lowland rainforest national park boasts of an area of 2230 hectares and is one of the main national parks of Sarawak. Here, expect to find rare birds like the Blue Banded Pitta, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Scarlet Breasted Flowerpecker, Banded Kingfisher and the White Crowned Hornbill.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ANGJRiT53s\/V2vtDgyixeI\/AAAAAAAA2CE\/dGEhKSNeHrMFosHmeVnaQ9U7z8Ri5vVswCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-highlands-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_ANGJRiT53s\/V2vtDgyixeI\/AAAAAAAA2CE\/dGEhKSNeHrMFosHmeVnaQ9U7z8Ri5vVswCLcB\/s320\/borneo-highlands-map.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Highlands Resort\u003C\/b\u003E - The only highland golf resort in Sarawak and located just one hour from Kuching is one of the Important Birding Areas or IBA since 2010. Over 200 birds have been recorded here including the Bornean Falconet, Bornean Barbet and Pygmy White-Eye.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2TxIbRJrp78\/V2vzB6bfWAI\/AAAAAAAA2C8\/_ov3VyW1A4ATky3H6lRIFbK9LZGPUUrGgCLcB\/s1600\/crested-jay-sarawak-bird.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2TxIbRJrp78\/V2vzB6bfWAI\/AAAAAAAA2C8\/_ov3VyW1A4ATky3H6lRIFbK9LZGPUUrGgCLcB\/s640\/crested-jay-sarawak-bird.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Crested Jay bird spotted by the writer at the Borneo Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QOIKQIULiGI\/V2vxmG5kF-I\/AAAAAAAA2Co\/qsfn4ixxlvQJA7-vZIdFIXSAAZrEsRqsQCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-highlands-bird-watching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QOIKQIULiGI\/V2vxmG5kF-I\/AAAAAAAA2Co\/qsfn4ixxlvQJA7-vZIdFIXSAAZrEsRqsQCLcB\/s640\/borneo-highlands-bird-watching.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEarly morning birding in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak International Bird Race Rules and Regulations;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEach team must consist of 3 team members\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEach team must have a team name\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEach team will have to pay a fee of RM50,00\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA special Sarawak Bird Race t-shirt will be given to each team member\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENot included;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransport\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccommodation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFood (except for packed lunch at Kubah National Park)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Omicron-Sport-Optics-364331110311778\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFqijlvzUJ4\/WE48hg_zXII\/AAAAAAAA3XI\/vqIf6peMhEIlOliUje4Lt4ht0APcVEYdQCLcB\/s1600\/omicron-binoculars-malaysia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESarawak International Bird Race 2016\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDates: Saturday 24th \u0026amp; Sunday 25th September 2016\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocations: Buntal, Kubah National Park and Borneo Highlands Resort.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClosing date for registration: 23rd August 2016\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrizes;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1st Prize - RM5000.00 plus Certificate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2nd Prize - RM3000.00 plus Certificate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3rd Prize - RM2000.00 plus Certificate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETo join or for more information:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMSN - http:\/\/mnskuching.blogspot.my\/2016\/06\/sarawak-international-bird-race-2016_20.html\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;sarawakbirdrace@gmail.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pR5QYp6um8g\/V2vxmAV1TOI\/AAAAAAAA2Cs\/6q6vbX0djoQOyLi93LBiUAFeGqkr1O8owCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-highlands-birding.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pR5QYp6um8g\/V2vxmAV1TOI\/AAAAAAAA2Cs\/6q6vbX0djoQOyLi93LBiUAFeGqkr1O8owCLcB\/s640\/borneo-highlands-birding.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBirders in action as they spot a species at the Borneo Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can also read my previous article on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/10\/sarawak-bird-race-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Bird Race 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which took place at the Borneo Highlands in Sarawak as the ministry has been actively promoting this hobby and sport over the last few years. Apart from Sarawak, other states in Malaysia have also been organizing birding events at states of Sabah, Pahang, Terengganu, Perak, Langkawi and Melaka.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/bird-watching-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBird watching in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has also been one of the growing activities among the bird society around the world where the introduction of the Borneo Bird Race saw 11 countries taking part in 2014 and the next race should be held possibly this year, if not in 2017. For those who want to know more, you can read this article about what is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/what-is-borneo-bird-race.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Bird Race\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;all about.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBirders and bird watchers out there, this is your chance to participate in one of the unique birding events in Borneo as the\u0026nbsp;Sarawak International Bird Race 2016 will be in its second installment and promises an exciting time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/13861604830100404\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=13861604830100404\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/13861604830100404"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/13861604830100404"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/06\/sarawak-international-bird-race-2016.html","title":"Sarawak International Bird Race 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-V0aVnX77qa4\/V2vxUEyVMjI\/AAAAAAAA2CY\/E2ammXoKI_kVO7FUG0sNSFpXirDJWufHwCLcB\/s72-c\/Sarawak-International-Bird-Race-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5030097000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6095663 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3991235643800052973"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-18T11:43:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-18T11:43:49.073+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Things to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKEscB0HpT4\/V2S9MSjrFFI\/AAAAAAAA19g\/njz-aZQ7q9wuur4SgNZ0vobUbgUpSd7KgCLcB\/s1600\/things-to-do-rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKEscB0HpT4\/V2S9MSjrFFI\/AAAAAAAA19g\/njz-aZQ7q9wuur4SgNZ0vobUbgUpSd7KgCLcB\/s640\/things-to-do-rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E takes place during the weekend of 5-7 August and at main venue of the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, there are quite a number of things that you can do around the Santubong area which requires some walking to the many interesting and fun places.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis list of things to do at the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 is purely based on my recent years of visiting the music festival here in Sarawak and will cater to possibly anyone who is visiting the event. You should note that the RWMF takes place in Santubong, which is about an hours drive from Kuching city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EActivities include tours, trekking, hiking or plain sightseeing which is suitable for singles, couples and even families with kids. Some of them can be done in a short time while others may take half a day or so. The list is in no order below;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9a-iMm4tvuI\/V2S9q9xJaMI\/AAAAAAAA19s\/2429AwdzM7AoIDvEkEQMDoqc_PgEfsCUgCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-workshop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9a-iMm4tvuI\/V2S9q9xJaMI\/AAAAAAAA19s\/2429AwdzM7AoIDvEkEQMDoqc_PgEfsCUgCLcB\/s640\/rwmf-workshop.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA sting workshop being conducted in the day at the Bidayuh House\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1. Attend the RWMF Workshops\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe workshops at the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival are not to be missed as they highlight some of the unique classes involving cultural and traditional music. Some classes discuss traditional music instruments while others may involve traditional dances or even special showcases. These workshops are held around the Cultural Village and at various traditional houses. Special music showcases are held in the auditorium and each of the workshops are an hour long which start late mornings till the afternoons. Check with your event schedule on the timings of each of the workshops.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qUbatf6J0OE\/V2S9q-gIhtI\/AAAAAAAA19o\/ct4q_Yn9DHcp4jOL40FN4gspp8n4BSapACLcB\/s1600\/craft-bazaar-rwmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qUbatf6J0OE\/V2S9q-gIhtI\/AAAAAAAA19o\/ct4q_Yn9DHcp4jOL40FN4gspp8n4BSapACLcB\/s640\/craft-bazaar-rwmf.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe craft bazaar during the music festival here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E2. Visit the Craft Bazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe craft bazaar is one of a kind and features the many traditional and ethnic crafts of Sarawak. Here you can see various tribes showcasing their bead work, weaving skills to traditional instrument making. This bazaar is held at two places, one at the bottom of the Melanau Tall House and the other at the traditional Malay House in the Sarawak Cultural Village. You can purchase traditional jewelry and other local souvenirs here and prices are pretty affordable. The craft bazaars usually open just before lunch till about 10.00 pm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DBkFeK0Dyw\/V2S_KF42f5I\/AAAAAAAA1-A\/dKrHZPdFLJgXxqcYmR3Ro0FKdS2BMkyiwCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-traditional-tattoo-expo-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9DBkFeK0Dyw\/V2S_KF42f5I\/AAAAAAAA1-A\/dKrHZPdFLJgXxqcYmR3Ro0FKdS2BMkyiwCLcB\/s640\/borneo-traditional-tattoo-expo-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETraditional tattoo's being done at the Borneo Traditional Tattoo Expo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E3. See the Traditional Tattoo Expo at Damai Central\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/05\/borneo-tattoo-expo-2016-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Traditional Tattoo Expo 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will be taking place at Damai Central building which is just opposite the Sarawak Cultural Village. This is also the 4th time that the tattoo expo will be taking place here in Sarawak and the uniqueness about this expo is that the focus is on the traditional and ethnic tattoo culture, art and techniques. See local and international tattoo artists working live during this expo and who knows, you may even get one for yourself here. This event is held from Friday till Sunday (5.7 Aug).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVdUMeCRDUo\/V2S_hN-XZ2I\/AAAAAAAA1-I\/eNLu6D4q95IKjQIchmZDV-U_HJpipb_LgCLcB\/s1600\/damai-beach-santubong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVdUMeCRDUo\/V2S_hN-XZ2I\/AAAAAAAA1-I\/eNLu6D4q95IKjQIchmZDV-U_HJpipb_LgCLcB\/s640\/damai-beach-santubong.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDamai Beach in Santubong\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E4. Hang out at Damai Beach\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDamai Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Kuching area and it is here that many locals and also tourist come to visit. There is one main public beach area which is where Damai Central is located at. The beach stretches for about one kilometer and is shared with the Damai Resort. One of the best things is to catch the Sarawak Sunset from the beach by hanging out at one of the local bars or cafes here. You can visit Damai beach anytime of the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5uZAKotFkQU\/V2QchhRLZ-I\/AAAAAAAA188\/U9glkEsOwfc8kl2KiaUsW1HAS9gxtoFlgCLcB\/s1600\/Irrawaddy-Dolphins-Santubong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5uZAKotFkQU\/V2QchhRLZ-I\/AAAAAAAA188\/U9glkEsOwfc8kl2KiaUsW1HAS9gxtoFlgCLcB\/s640\/Irrawaddy-Dolphins-Santubong.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIrrawaddy Dolphins seen at Santubong Village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E5. Look for the Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAround here at Santubong, visitors can go for a tour and look for the rare Irrawaddy Dolphins which are spotted around the main river mouth, river estuaries and also along the shallow coastal areas. They are usually spotted outside the fishing villages and one of the hot spots is around Kampung Santubong. Tour operators run these tours to spot the Irrawaddy Dolphins and if you are extremely lucky, you can even spot the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins too. These tours take you on a boat cruise and also a visit to the Satang Island National Park and operates in the mornings. Price is around RM215 per person and minimum two to go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AS8mVN4bjM8\/V2Qch4jIVjI\/AAAAAAAA19A\/uLyz5QV-Y9QVNyL4Pn7ub6XK_u71HsE2gCLcB\/s1600\/wildlife-river-cruise-santubong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-AS8mVN4bjM8\/V2Qch4jIVjI\/AAAAAAAA19A\/uLyz5QV-Y9QVNyL4Pn7ub6XK_u71HsE2gCLcB\/s640\/wildlife-river-cruise-santubong.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESantubong Wildlife Cruise - Image from Borneo Adventure\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E6. Try a Santubong Wildlife Cruise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA more nature adventure is to try the Santubong Wildlife Cruise where you will have the chance to see crocodiles, Proboscis monkeys, birds and other mangrove wildlife.This cruise usually starts around 4.00 pm and ends just after sunset. Reason for this is that most wildlife is best spotted in the evenings and when night falls, your cruise will also take you to see the amazing fireflies around here. This is also done with a tour operator and you can contact your hotel about this. Some tour operators package the Irrawaddy Dolphins sighting with the wildlife cruise too. Price is around RM225 per person.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-n5yNw3hxTGQ\/V2QTE0x0A-I\/AAAAAAAA18U\/E9ukk4mw5pgLkSMMRFoB7Lz3Vjnaiz63QCLcB\/s1600\/mount-santubong-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-n5yNw3hxTGQ\/V2QTE0x0A-I\/AAAAAAAA18U\/E9ukk4mw5pgLkSMMRFoB7Lz3Vjnaiz63QCLcB\/s400\/mount-santubong-map.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMount Santubong Map\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E7. Climb Mount Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the serious adventurer, Mount Santubong is one of the fun mountains to climb and this can be done in a day, depending on your fitness level.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMount Santubong is also 810 meters (2657 feet) high and the total distance from the park entrance to the summit is 3.5 km.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis climb is also rated for moderate to advance climbers and the price per person is around RM250 which includes lunch, bottled water and an English speaking guide. Minimum is two persons to climb and you need to contact a tour company or the hotel to arrange for this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-di13975xmhA\/V2QXqPt-xXI\/AAAAAAAA18s\/LgknIpGitRMWCzVz_PTYn8JbA07gh9MmgCLcB\/s1600\/Makam-Sultan-Tengah-Tomb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-di13975xmhA\/V2QXqPt-xXI\/AAAAAAAA18s\/LgknIpGitRMWCzVz_PTYn8JbA07gh9MmgCLcB\/s640\/Makam-Sultan-Tengah-Tomb.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe tomb of the only Sultan of Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E8. Visit the Tomb of the Only Sultan of Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJust five kilometers from Damai Central is the Tomb of Sultan Tengah or Makam Sultan Tengah where Sultan Tengah was the first and last Sultan of Sarawak, who is buried here alongside with his family. A great place for anyone who is into history of Sarawak Borneo. You can take a walk here to visit this historical spot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9RDhhoS4GZg\/V2QS3DfLd0I\/AAAAAAAA18M\/ETqCoJsFUq8Xm50DtrXwvkYWXsP33SiIgCLcB\/s1600\/damai-golf-and-country-club.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9RDhhoS4GZg\/V2QS3DfLd0I\/AAAAAAAA18M\/ETqCoJsFUq8Xm50DtrXwvkYWXsP33SiIgCLcB\/s640\/damai-golf-and-country-club.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDamai Golf and Country Club in Santubong - Image from CanonReflex\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E9. Go for a round of Golf at the Damai Golf and Country Club\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are into golf, then you are in luck as the Damai Golf and Country Club is one of the best and the only one in the area. This 18 hold golf course was built and designed by Arnold Palmer in 1996 and is a 72 par with a total length of 6318 meters. This is also the first international course in Malaysia which was built by the legend Arnold Palmer. The uniqueness of this course is that there is a Mountain Nine and also an Ocean Nine course which makes this very interesting for golfers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EGreen Fees:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E9 Holes Mon-Fri - RM60, Sat, Sun, PH - RM90\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E18 Holes Mon-Fri - RM100, Sat, Sun, PH - RM160\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuggy - RM60, Caddie - RM50\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmail\u0026nbsp;info@damaigolf.com or call +6 082 846088\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qQYbZtZmMXg\/V2QTFaq3pCI\/AAAAAAAA18c\/tUTLOubUvo0EGV_KnnfpyrXSJ3WwftwLQCLcB\/s1600\/santubong-trekking-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qQYbZtZmMXg\/V2QTFaq3pCI\/AAAAAAAA18c\/tUTLOubUvo0EGV_KnnfpyrXSJ3WwftwLQCLcB\/s1600\/santubong-trekking-map.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESantubong Trekking Trails\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E10. Trekking at the Santubong National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECalled Taman Negara Santubong, this is the main national park here where you can explore by going for a hike or trek at the Santubong National Park. Trekking here will let you explore the beautiful rainforest's treks and also visiting some beautiful waterfalls in Santubong and there are two main treks, the basic one and the summit trek which is for advance trekkers. The treks are free of charge and one should follow the directions carefully. The most basic trek here will take you no longer than two hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jSNCM7ZWbyA\/V2QTEzjUjfI\/AAAAAAAA18g\/942kRXO6Nq0cBFATuIw0UWmDcD2IJhpJACLcB\/s1600\/picture-rock-santubong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jSNCM7ZWbyA\/V2QTEzjUjfI\/AAAAAAAA18g\/942kRXO6Nq0cBFATuIw0UWmDcD2IJhpJACLcB\/s640\/picture-rock-santubong.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPicture Rock in Santubong - Image from Peter Lee\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E11. Visit the Unique Picture Rock (Baru Bergambar)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis very interesting stone is about 15 minutes drive from Damai Central and located at Sungai Jaong. The area has a total of 10 carved sandstone boulders with anthropomorphic etchings and some with geometric designs. The largest and most famous of these carved boulders is the \u003Ci\u003EBatu Bergambar\u003C\/i\u003E (Picture Rock) which depicts the figure of a human on a boulder. History also claims that this amazing carving was made 1,000 years ago. Best to engage a local tour guide to bring you here and explain the history of this place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ro1O5NWAyXI\/V2QecglSZbI\/AAAAAAAA19M\/pOEbAxjLt5MvKXzSQ5HU7PhMaHmCIS0nwCLcB\/s1600\/diving-in-santubong-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ro1O5NWAyXI\/V2QecglSZbI\/AAAAAAAA19M\/pOEbAxjLt5MvKXzSQ5HU7PhMaHmCIS0nwCLcB\/s640\/diving-in-santubong-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScuba diving in Santubong, Sarawak - Image from Sarawak Tourism Board\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E12. Go Diving and Snorkeling in Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes, you can! Many do not know this but you can actually do diving in Kuching and here in Santubong. One of the main dive operators is called Aquabase and located near the Damai Puri Resort and Spa. The diving season in Kuching area is also from March to October while there are snorkeling trips for beginners, leisure diving and also advance diving for macro and shipwrecks. Aquabase Dive Center which is a PADI center also offers introductory diving course, license course and daily diving trips. To dive in Kuching, just head to Damai Puri Resort and look for Aquabase there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Vcf2j9IMSk\/V2QTExLe7jI\/AAAAAAAA18Y\/4wptPad3_ocp1SWhjk8wbBpGhJmv-8LMgCLcB\/s1600\/santubong-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Vcf2j9IMSk\/V2QTExLe7jI\/AAAAAAAA18Y\/4wptPad3_ocp1SWhjk8wbBpGhJmv-8LMgCLcB\/s640\/santubong-map.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap to Santubong\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor some of the visits and tours mentioned above, you are recommended to engage a tour company and use their local tour guides. Most of the hotels in Santubong can arrange this for you and as visitors here, it is always best to go with a tour guide as they speak the local language and can share accurate information with you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for first timers who are visiting this unique music festival, you should also take note that there are quite a number of things to do and you can also check out this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ewhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;if you are staying in the city area during the festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdFCoJ6Imwk\/V2S9rPSxNoI\/AAAAAAAA19w\/GzlpMbYiGbMyeLLQeaW13NSStpP2xQ-1wCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-workshops-kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdFCoJ6Imwk\/V2S9rPSxNoI\/AAAAAAAA19w\/GzlpMbYiGbMyeLLQeaW13NSStpP2xQ-1wCLcB\/s640\/rwmf-workshops-kids.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKids participating at one of the drum workshops during the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor those visiting the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, there are a lot of things that you can do besides attending the festival. In the day, you can easily explore the Santubong area to do some of the things mentioned above here as some of them are free while others require booking a tour service.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are looking for a place to stay, you can check this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ehotels in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the RWMF as it highlights all the accommodations ranging from budget to luxury. You can contact the hotels or guesthouses directly to book your stay. Note that the RWMF is held in Santubong, about 60 to 80 minutes away from Kuching via car.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, the RWMF will take place from Friday till Sunday and you would have some free time to move around Santubong to experience some of the things to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival. The RWMF 2016 takes place from 5-7 August at the Sarawak Cultural Village so see you there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3991235643800052973\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3991235643800052973\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3991235643800052973"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3991235643800052973"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/06\/things-to-do-at-rainforest-world-music.html","title":"Things to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jKEscB0HpT4\/V2S9MSjrFFI\/AAAAAAAA19g\/njz-aZQ7q9wuur4SgNZ0vobUbgUpSd7KgCLcB\/s72-c\/things-to-do-rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"RWMF, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7494120017178647 110.31532681463625"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7454440017178647 110.31028431463625 1.7533800017178647 110.32036931463625"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3889929467312610352"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-30T22:50:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-30T22:50:50.488+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gawai 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gawai 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCg-m0FSFFE\/V0xLagC99jI\/AAAAAAAA1pA\/MROya0qh7Yo_zBx0664fiu9ZE-D9GnHqQCLcB\/s1600\/gawai-2106.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCg-m0FSFFE\/V0xLagC99jI\/AAAAAAAA1pA\/MROya0qh7Yo_zBx0664fiu9ZE-D9GnHqQCLcB\/s640\/gawai-2106.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia would like to wish all Sarawakians \u003Cb\u003ESelamat Ari Gawai 2016 \u003C\/b\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;for the month of June, Sarawak celebrates the Gawai Festival which is the end of the Rice Harvest throughout the largest state in Malaysia. The Gawai Dayak is also celebrated throughout the island of Borneo as there are many ethnic groups that celebrate end of the rice harvest and to usher in another year of bountiful goodness.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the Gawai festival, almost everyone dresses in traditional costumes while the elders perform traditional rites where this festival was first celebrated on the 1st of June, 1965. Since then, the Gawai celebrations have been one of the main attractions in Sarawak during the month oh June and would attract thousands of tourist to witness this merry occasion with song, dance and a world of interesting cultures.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zCkGsJ6hCOA\/V0xNAzlU0ZI\/AAAAAAAA1pQ\/oD_L7PwAX_UhVubWWvY6a9cEzNUN0zFTgCLcB\/s1600\/gawai-dayak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zCkGsJ6hCOA\/V0xNAzlU0ZI\/AAAAAAAA1pQ\/oD_L7PwAX_UhVubWWvY6a9cEzNUN0zFTgCLcB\/s640\/gawai-dayak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIban men and boys pose for a photo before the local Ngajat competition in a longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LjzQVOt87LU\/V0xNBkc2USI\/AAAAAAAA1pY\/s_o0gttZtekb1wus-cieF4CUFJd5lmixACLcB\/s1600\/ratu-gawai-queen.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LjzQVOt87LU\/V0xNBkc2USI\/AAAAAAAA1pY\/s_o0gttZtekb1wus-cieF4CUFJd5lmixACLcB\/s640\/ratu-gawai-queen.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIban women in traditional costume during the Gawai Festival in a longhouse in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the Gawai, you will be hearing this wish in the local dialect which is '\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGayu Guru, Gerai Nyamai, Senang Lantang Nguan Menua\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E' and this translates as long life, health and prosperity in the Iban language. This will be wised among each other during the festival and even visitors can use this phrase when visiting a local Longhouse.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the Gawai Festival, there is usually a lot of merriment which involves gatherings, drinking of the locally brewed rice wine called \u003Ci\u003Etuak\u003C\/i\u003E, and traditional dancing called \u003Ci\u003Engajat\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ein the local longhouses or modern homes. Also, there will be displays of elaborate traditional costumes worn usually by the ladies during the ceremonies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nrAD26RQGs\/V0xNA_tHsvI\/AAAAAAAA1pU\/cb6jqrPDnvcRpaS7qjZFkNGex9LgbWEbgCLcB\/s1600\/hari-gawai.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6nrAD26RQGs\/V0xNA_tHsvI\/AAAAAAAA1pU\/cb6jqrPDnvcRpaS7qjZFkNGex9LgbWEbgCLcB\/s640\/hari-gawai.jpg\" width=\"422\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYoung Iban girls in traditional costume\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_x4I96kKIYQ\/V0xNAzVIIwI\/AAAAAAAA1pM\/frlNVAErL8Y06g6Yzno6pM7nQoTCTttxgCLcB\/s1600\/gawai-harvest-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_x4I96kKIYQ\/V0xNAzVIIwI\/AAAAAAAA1pM\/frlNVAErL8Y06g6Yzno6pM7nQoTCTttxgCLcB\/s640\/gawai-harvest-festival.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the Ngajat participants performing during the Gawai Festival inside a local longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4bxJUcr9zoA\/V0xNBxk3p8I\/AAAAAAAA1pc\/zJXjPbzJEJQJhV1Tcz2FYmlkHReSUXkPQCLcB\/s1600\/selamat-ari-gawai.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4bxJUcr9zoA\/V0xNBxk3p8I\/AAAAAAAA1pc\/zJXjPbzJEJQJhV1Tcz2FYmlkHReSUXkPQCLcB\/s640\/selamat-ari-gawai.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAn Iban boy performing the Ngajat dance in the Longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe the capital of Sarawak, which is Kuching, celebrations start a week before with colourful street parades and many cultural activities and on the eve of the Gawai, a grand state dinner is held to observe the harvest festival. During this time, a special beauty pageant will also be the highlight where it results in the crowning of several Gawai Queens, one each for Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu communities.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are visiting Kuching or anywhere in Sarawak for the month of June, you should ask your friends or the local tour guide on where to catch some of the festival activities. One of the best experiences is to attend a Gawai 2016 open house event, preferably at a traditional longhouse as everyone is welcomed to participate this this harvest festival celebration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3889929467312610352\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3889929467312610352\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3889929467312610352"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3889929467312610352"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/05\/gawai-2016.html","title":"Gawai 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCg-m0FSFFE\/V0xLagC99jI\/AAAAAAAA1pA\/MROya0qh7Yo_zBx0664fiu9ZE-D9GnHqQCLcB\/s72-c\/gawai-2106.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5025362000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6090928 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3120141656228884656"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-27T16:15:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-27T16:15:56.884+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Events in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tattoo Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tattoo Tourism"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Tattoo Expo 2016 Kuching Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCHuvODsD7k\/V0f9Seyf2cI\/AAAAAAAA1ng\/Z-QJTnUhRtgqOREMxOHOFfLWPMQeZVrIgCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-tattoo-expo-2016-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCHuvODsD7k\/V0f9Seyf2cI\/AAAAAAAA1ng\/Z-QJTnUhRtgqOREMxOHOFfLWPMQeZVrIgCLcB\/s640\/borneo-tattoo-expo-2016-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you love all things tattoos, you should not miss the 4th\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Tattoo Expo 2016\u003C\/b\u003E in Kuching Sarawak which will be held at Damai Central along side the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. this August. This unique and interesting event will also take place from 5-7 August and will showcase some of the best traditional tattoo artist from Sarawak and also the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs the RWMF 2016 happens at the Sarawak Cultural Village, visitors can explore Damai Central in the day, which is located just across the cultural village. Here, there are restaurants, bars, convenient shops and even an interesting hawker center that serves some amazing local Sarawakian food and also other local foods.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sZynk5mmp1M\/V0gAfvpqRpI\/AAAAAAAA1nw\/efEN0ky3JOUXWbtBpcOgNP8W2-_RDbSzACLcB\/s1600\/tattoo-expo-sarawak-borneo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-sZynk5mmp1M\/V0gAfvpqRpI\/AAAAAAAA1nw\/efEN0ky3JOUXWbtBpcOgNP8W2-_RDbSzACLcB\/s640\/tattoo-expo-sarawak-borneo.jpg\" width=\"496\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESome of the traditional motifs on a poster for the Borneo Tattoo Expo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9X3aWIjtels\/V0gAfg0Z2WI\/AAAAAAAA1ns\/xQm1DrA1ZTktQhxgGVsrFwZYeA8FDFF6QCLcB\/s1600\/Traditional-Tattoo-Expo-Borneo-Artists-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9X3aWIjtels\/V0gAfg0Z2WI\/AAAAAAAA1ns\/xQm1DrA1ZTktQhxgGVsrFwZYeA8FDFF6QCLcB\/s640\/Traditional-Tattoo-Expo-Borneo-Artists-2016.jpg\" width=\"451\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EList of Tattoo Artist attending the Borneo Tattoo Expo 2016\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs this tattoo event takes place for three full days here at \u003Cb\u003EDamai Craftworld and Events Center\u003C\/b\u003E, you will see many tattoo artist performing works of art throughout the day. Most of them will be using modern tattoo practices while you will be treated to some traditional ethnic tattoo practices which are called handtapping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs the location is about one hour from Kuching city, a number of visitors will be staying in town but there are shuttle buses that head to the RWMF 2016 so you can easily hop on one of the buses to the tattoo expo. For those staying in town, here is a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ewhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;if this is your first time there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Tattoo Expo 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDate: 5-7 August\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVenue: Damai Central, Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETime: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor any tattoo lover, this would be one of the best events to attend in the region as the last Borneo Tattoo Expo took place here in Damai was in 2013. Moreover, the Rainforest World Music Festival is also taking place on the same dates, so it would be a perfect two in one event to attend. If you love traditional tattoo's and motifs, this would be a great place to see or even get one done here during the 4th\u0026nbsp;Borneo Tattoo Expo 2016 in Kuching.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3120141656228884656\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3120141656228884656\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3120141656228884656"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3120141656228884656"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/05\/borneo-tattoo-expo-2016-kuching-sarawak.html","title":"Borneo Tattoo Expo 2016 Kuching Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCHuvODsD7k\/V0f9Seyf2cI\/AAAAAAAA1ng\/Z-QJTnUhRtgqOREMxOHOFfLWPMQeZVrIgCLcB\/s72-c\/borneo-tattoo-expo-2016-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Damai Central, Santubong, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7500768793944654 110.31483328817751"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7490848793944653 110.31357278817751 1.7510688793944655 110.31609378817751"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2005719651892860789"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-04T10:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-04T10:30:00.174+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AccorHotels"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotels"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Hotels"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Resorts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"New Hotels in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Resorts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pullman Hotel Miri Waterfront Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-esZhoEg5rzE\/VydxeVL4HPI\/AAAAAAAA1QY\/hzHc77iNjjkuN4SrVcuWGGfNA28VVTqFgCLcB\/s1600\/pullman-miri-waterfront.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-esZhoEg5rzE\/VydxeVL4HPI\/AAAAAAAA1QY\/hzHc77iNjjkuN4SrVcuWGGfNA28VVTqFgCLcB\/s640\/pullman-miri-waterfront.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis \u003Cb\u003EPullman Hotel Miri Waterfront\u003C\/b\u003E review is based on the recent opening of the five star property here in Northern Sarawak where they had the soft opening on the 2nd April 2016. Currently, the hotel also claims the trophy of being the only luxury hotel in Miri Resort City which is also the largest hotel in northern Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe 24 story Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel is also located at the Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre where this massive new project is to take shape within the next couple of years. The Pullman Miri is also operating with minimal rooms since opening and facilities are ready for consumers. They include the Pullman Kitchen, Le Cafe, a gym, am infinity pool, ballrooms and meeting rooms. In total, the hotel will have 328 rooms where all are sea view and one of the highlights is catching the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/sarawak-sunset-photo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMiri Sunset\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from your room window.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lpt6UhQ0WoE\/VydxtgmY4ZI\/AAAAAAAA1Qc\/GmLB6VjFHyIrLtyVD1x4JTn9SgQfkMT2wCLcB\/s1600\/pullman-hotel-miri-infinity-pool.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lpt6UhQ0WoE\/VydxtgmY4ZI\/AAAAAAAA1Qc\/GmLB6VjFHyIrLtyVD1x4JTn9SgQfkMT2wCLcB\/s640\/pullman-hotel-miri-infinity-pool.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInfinity pool at the roof top of the hotel\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E1PAo4HFjFg\/VydxtiBKeBI\/AAAAAAAA1Qg\/-EIuQypRXCc7oVb4RsnLNYuATTcqoEVZACLcB\/s1600\/miri-pullman-hotel-restaurant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-E1PAo4HFjFg\/VydxtiBKeBI\/AAAAAAAA1Qg\/-EIuQypRXCc7oVb4RsnLNYuATTcqoEVZACLcB\/s640\/miri-pullman-hotel-restaurant.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe main restaurant at Pullman Miri Waterfront\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcmCkA4S9Jg\/VydxthZoxeI\/AAAAAAAA1Qk\/gE09Rkk1yM0BaF5BiK4N5Hk_uQD7WE2oACLcB\/s1600\/pullman-miri-restaurant-cafe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcmCkA4S9Jg\/VydxthZoxeI\/AAAAAAAA1Qk\/gE09Rkk1yM0BaF5BiK4N5Hk_uQD7WE2oACLcB\/s640\/pullman-miri-restaurant-cafe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of the restaurant\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq0qUKX0e9Q\/VydxuKoFMKI\/AAAAAAAA1Qo\/fl3gbG-0ytMJkQrGAz1w7_Vv1UEWTWj4ACLcB\/s1600\/pullman-miri-restaurant-food-review.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pq0qUKX0e9Q\/VydxuKoFMKI\/AAAAAAAA1Qo\/fl3gbG-0ytMJkQrGAz1w7_Vv1UEWTWj4ACLcB\/s640\/pullman-miri-restaurant-food-review.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPart of the Pullman Miri Promotion Menu\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPullman Miri Waterfront Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E328 guest rooms and suites\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition) facilities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBallroom with seating capacity of 1,000\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 State-of-the-art functions rooms\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFive Star Signature Infinity Pool\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHealth and Fitness Centre with Spa and Jacuzzi\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFood and Beverage outlets\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YKydavpUXyg\/VydxuN3SeOI\/AAAAAAAA1Qs\/076dDwbonjAoYIpHIufGq7hzWrTGfUbjACLcB\/s1600\/pullman-miri-waterfront-room.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YKydavpUXyg\/VydxuN3SeOI\/AAAAAAAA1Qs\/076dDwbonjAoYIpHIufGq7hzWrTGfUbjACLcB\/s640\/pullman-miri-waterfront-room.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the rooms at the Pullman Resort Miri Waterfront\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe hotel will also be hosting some of the international media for the upcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and when we get additional information about this new property, we will definitely update it here. Prices start from around RM290 onwards when you book online too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are headed to Miri Resort City, you can also find out about the many \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/03\/things-to-do-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ethings to do in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was a compilation article done by me earlier in 2016. It highlights the many places to visit, shop, eat and explore in Miri. I will have more updates when I get back from Miri and hope you enjoyed this brief Pullman Hotel Miri Waterfront Review, before I stay here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2005719651892860789\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2005719651892860789\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2005719651892860789"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2005719651892860789"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/05\/pullman-hotel-miri-waterfront-review.html","title":"Pullman Hotel Miri Waterfront Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-esZhoEg5rzE\/VydxeVL4HPI\/AAAAAAAA1QY\/hzHc77iNjjkuN4SrVcuWGGfNA28VVTqFgCLcB\/s72-c\/pullman-miri-waterfront.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5136264395377340797"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-06T12:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-06T12:00:33.444+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E will take place from 5-7 August at the Sarawak Cultural Village which is located in Damai, Santubong, 40 minutes drive from Kuching city. This unique and special event has also been running for 19 years, and is Malaysia's largest and most interesting festivals to attend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECommonly called RWMF, the short acronym for Rainforest World Music Festival, the three day festival attracts over 10,000 people from all walks of life and also from around the world. This unique event is also featured in many international publications around the world and voted as one of the top 25 music festivals in the world to attend. To date, there are still many festival goers that return on a yearly basis while others tend do so on alternate years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou may be asking what is so special about the RWMF 2016? For starters, this is in fact one of the best music festivals in Malaysia, in terms of international experiences, quality of music and the overall festival atmosphere which is suitable for singles, teenagers, couples and even families and operates on a very professional level which is a world class operation, so you can be assured of an amazing time at the festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9CGxbQyTRI\/VwKBDhtJFOI\/AAAAAAAA064\/IolAk3AHU-8VxF66lQ7ZiVJcdZm2jkLBQ\/s1600\/rwmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9CGxbQyTRI\/VwKBDhtJFOI\/AAAAAAAA064\/IolAk3AHU-8VxF66lQ7ZiVJcdZm2jkLBQ\/s640\/rwmf.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERWMF2015, this was at the main entrance to the festival and the most photographed place too\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat can you expect at the Rainforest World Music Festival?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EAt the festival grounds, you can find vendors selling and exhibiting local Sarawakian and Bornean arts and handicrafts. These can be usually found around the traditional homes at the cultural village and for art, there are traditional and temporary tattoos artist which are also located around the festibe grounds. RWMF performers music CD's will also be on sale at the Sarawak Tourism Board's main booth apart from the official t-shirts and merchandise being sold there too. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor food and beverage, there is a fantastic mix of local and international stalls available inside and outside the festival. This is always high on priority as visitors will be spending a lot of time at the festival therefore choices are always important. Some simple fast food is also available while local ethnic Sarawakian food will also be available for those wanting to try this unique cuisine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the RWMF Workshops, there are many different ones ongoing at the various spots around the Sarawak Cultural Village grounds. Visitors can attend them as and when they like, as it is free and open to all. Other than that, it's pure world music and a festival full of it. Below are some random photos taken around the festival grounds during the event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vxivKOO16E\/VwJ9lMNGkyI\/AAAAAAAA06s\/FAfKdVyIg8s96QCqZXaG3PUIEzj0wQZGg\/s1600\/rwmf-vendors.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vxivKOO16E\/VwJ9lMNGkyI\/AAAAAAAA06s\/FAfKdVyIg8s96QCqZXaG3PUIEzj0wQZGg\/s640\/rwmf-vendors.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the traders that sell traditional and ethnic costumes, fabrics and accessories\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8y3s6M_HBw\/VwJ9kJBxwJI\/AAAAAAAA06k\/IkT8SBLUS-s6TOv2bAr6gR6v3JUwHsTpA\/s1600\/craft-bazaar-kuching-sarawa.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8y3s6M_HBw\/VwJ9kJBxwJI\/AAAAAAAA06k\/IkT8SBLUS-s6TOv2bAr6gR6v3JUwHsTpA\/s640\/craft-bazaar-kuching-sarawa.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnother trader sells traditional Sarawakian bead jewelry and accessories\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6gy09PHMILY\/VwJ9j-KqXhI\/AAAAAAAA06g\/OrMSt82raGQClQFDyuPBgKeByiuD-1Ldw\/s1600\/rwmf-activities.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6gy09PHMILY\/VwJ9j-KqXhI\/AAAAAAAA06g\/OrMSt82raGQClQFDyuPBgKeByiuD-1Ldw\/s640\/rwmf-activities.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA visitor gets some Henna for her hand\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao041Yn6VPY\/VwJ9j_90kVI\/AAAAAAAA06o\/bI7NS9yldcAuSJKfg0CpKPB9SQeE3TWUg\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao041Yn6VPY\/VwJ9j_90kVI\/AAAAAAAA06o\/bI7NS9yldcAuSJKfg0CpKPB9SQeE3TWUg\/s640\/rwmf-2016-food.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThere is a large food and hawker area located at the festive grounds\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dyV5gB_0_TY\/VwKGc-_7h2I\/AAAAAAAA07Q\/44BAcPDCzO0UNeZPFiTjFfJ-b6ZsuOXDw\/s1600\/rwmf-official-merchandise.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dyV5gB_0_TY\/VwKGc-_7h2I\/AAAAAAAA07Q\/44BAcPDCzO0UNeZPFiTjFfJ-b6ZsuOXDw\/s640\/rwmf-official-merchandise.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERWMF official merchandise store, selling all sorts of t-shirts and music CD's\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016 Performers, Artist and Bands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo date (4th April 2016) four performers have been confirmed while the rest will be announced within the next coupe of months. Note that these artist and performers are painstakingly selected through a very tough process on a yearly basis by the music director of the festival. The confirmed performers include;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPat Thomas - Africa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHailing from Ghana, Pat is known as the Golden Voice of Africa and has been in the African music scene for over 50 years and recently released an album in 2015. His collaboration works are with the top musicians of Africa and now bringing the Afrobeat and Afro-Pop music to this part of the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EShanren - China\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EComing from Yunnan, Shanren means 'mountain men' and they have become one of China’s top indie folk bands where the four-piece outfit aims to promote and preserve the colorful and diverse heritage of Yunnan and Guizhou’s many ethnic minority tribes through original compositions and re-workings of local folk melodies.They have also been nominated for various international awards and won the\u0026nbsp;Best Folk Roots album at the Golden Folk Awards 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETéada - Ireland\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHaving worldwide success, this 15 year old Irish band has played most of the world music festivals, even at Penang world Music Festival. The six-piece band has also been labelled as 'at the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce familiarity with the old ways.' by one of Ireland's leading music magazines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1Drum.org - Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKnown to entertain visitors with their unique drumming performances and their popular 'Drum Circles' during the festival, these guys have become a benchmark of drumming during the RWMF.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are a few more bands and performers that will be announced and we will update them here once we get the information. If you would like to know who played at the last festival, see this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Performers List\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPzL6wxQdkM\/VwJ6ceXXrPI\/AAAAAAAA06U\/QOu1mnMrDG8kUWplcnB_4fCG85-Lj_lFw\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPzL6wxQdkM\/VwJ6ceXXrPI\/AAAAAAAA06U\/QOu1mnMrDG8kUWplcnB_4fCG85-Lj_lFw\/s640\/rwmf-2016-photos.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003ECrowd on the first day of RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3FSuP6mqIw\/VwJ6cVuVwrI\/AAAAAAAA06Q\/Jrb6m5pOfXAafuU07WmIx7VORutnsi7NQ\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-perf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3FSuP6mqIw\/VwJ6cVuVwrI\/AAAAAAAA06Q\/Jrb6m5pOfXAafuU07WmIx7VORutnsi7NQ\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-perf.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from the ethnic tribes of Taiwan performs on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are some comments by travelers from around the world;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGraham Stephenson · Gold Coast, Queensland - The RWMF is one of the most - if not \"the\" most outstanding music events in the world and its presentation in a beautiful safe environment just gets better and better every year. Malaysia (and Sarawak) are our favorite countries to visit in Asia. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThomas Gennaro · Bangkok, Thailand - Well done guys, I can say for me RWMF is one of the music festivals I enjoy the most. Keep the good work, I hope to see you all again this year!\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShB2EM149pI\/VwJuCHqO9DI\/AAAAAAAA05g\/wSoT24AQp-8-i4_DcRtaDKiKfPNmDtnoA\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-tickets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShB2EM149pI\/VwJuCHqO9DI\/AAAAAAAA05g\/wSoT24AQp-8-i4_DcRtaDKiKfPNmDtnoA\/s640\/rwmf-2016-tickets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016 Tickets\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF\u0026nbsp;Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E► Adult (1 Day Pass) RM 140.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Adult (3 Day Pass) RM 380.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Child (1 Day Pass) RM 70.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Child (3 Day Pass) RM 170.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Family Package Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;(2 Adult + 2 Child tickets) RM 280.00\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLhwFaDGsNM\/VwJ6cPC4OvI\/AAAAAAAA06M\/5vfvzeBCQMYduiQNWncOmb2l3F87BhRfQ\/s1600\/rwmf-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLhwFaDGsNM\/VwJ6cPC4OvI\/AAAAAAAA06M\/5vfvzeBCQMYduiQNWncOmb2l3F87BhRfQ\/s640\/rwmf-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA performer from Kobagi Kecak group from Bali, Indonesia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAuthorized Ticket Resellers:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJit Collections, Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMr. Harvin Singh\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6 010 231 0619 \/ +6 014 6926123\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: harvinsingh5079[a]yahoo.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ES.K. Souvenir House\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6 016 8848338\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: sksouvenirhouse[at]gmail.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEcogreen Holidays Sdn Bhd\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMs. Melissa Liau\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6082\u0026nbsp;425281 (office) \/ 012 8022218 (Melissa Liau)\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: ecogreenborneo[at]gmail.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESinggahsana Lodge Adventures Sdn Bhd\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMr. Donald Tan\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6082 429239 \/ 012 8890577\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: info[at]borneoexperiences.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFore more information and tickets, please visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y40q1Z_aZo0\/VwJ3nxBgYSI\/AAAAAAAA054\/CcDmx-Rrv_4Xz6FftCgnZBQyvVJgIYp3g\/s1600\/rwmf2016-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y40q1Z_aZo0\/VwJ3nxBgYSI\/AAAAAAAA054\/CcDmx-Rrv_4Xz6FftCgnZBQyvVJgIYp3g\/s640\/rwmf2016-photos.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EOne of the world musicians tunes his instrument before starting\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzhCnVQbm7I\/VwKGbmtX3cI\/AAAAAAAA07M\/bQXjr8QpOaQn0dDflh-H4P26ZoWfR43og\/s1600\/sarawak-cultural-village-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzhCnVQbm7I\/VwKGbmtX3cI\/AAAAAAAA07M\/bQXjr8QpOaQn0dDflh-H4P26ZoWfR43og\/s640\/sarawak-cultural-village-map.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap of the Sarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDate: 5-7 August, 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat else can you do during the RWMF 2016?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, most visitors would be staying in Kuching city and shuttling to and from the event, therefore if you are coming earlier or planning to extend your stay after the event, you are in luck as there are quite a number of interesting things one can do in and around Kuching.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheck out this article on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EWhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;plus there are also other nature experiences you can do just outside of the city. You can simply inquire with any of the local travel agents for this. And if you are a foodie, you can also try \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/eating-local-food-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eeating local food in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as this is home to some of the most amazing local and ethnic foods in Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UvscGe9_i8A\/VwJ3n_etWnI\/AAAAAAAA058\/911qStC1aOUePBGyDIqKVvJpaiNU4r4Hw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UvscGe9_i8A\/VwJ3n_etWnI\/AAAAAAAA058\/911qStC1aOUePBGyDIqKVvJpaiNU4r4Hw\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EThe ethnic Iban people of Sarawak perform on the main stage during the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAt the last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, an average of 18,000 world music enthusiast attended the event and based on initial profile, 69% were Malaysians while 31% were from outside the country, this was based on a statistics report issued out by the Sarawak Tourism Board in early 2016.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf anyone else is visiting Sarawak earlier or heading to Miri in the month of May, do take note that the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is also happening there from 13-14 May at the Parkcity Everly Hotel. This jazz festival is also organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board and is one of the international jazz festivals in Malaysia which should not be missed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those who have never attended this unique and special music festival here in Borneo, I highly recommend you do so as it is totally one-of-a-kind in this world. This year, the Sarawak Tourism Board is optimistic that the event can easily achieve 20,000 visitors over the three days for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2016. Let us hope that you, reading this will be one of the visitors here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5136264395377340797\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5136264395377340797\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5136264395377340797"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5136264395377340797"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7474817103541986 110.31554139135744"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7395462103541985 110.30545639135744 1.7554172103541987 110.32562639135745"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3373103143619367114"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-31T11:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-31T11:30:00.185+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bornean Frog Race 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ecotourism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Frog Race"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Ecotourism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Nature"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bornean Frog Race 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nw73tMWYguI\/VvuKVArcvRI\/AAAAAAAA020\/5u-KEEiNiTkxfFL01cwkU96jnARjkK-tQ\/s1600\/bornean-international-frog-race-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nw73tMWYguI\/VvuKVArcvRI\/AAAAAAAA020\/5u-KEEiNiTkxfFL01cwkU96jnARjkK-tQ\/s640\/bornean-international-frog-race-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EBornean Frog Race 2016\u003C\/b\u003E is back and this time around, it will be held at Lambir Hills National Park in North Sarawak near the resort city of Miri. This unique nature related event will also take place on the 30th April 2016 and will also see a hive of activities, talks and contest also happening here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile most people would be asking the main question - Frog Race? And no, it is not about putting a bunch of frogs together and see who reaches he finishing line first. The Bornean Frog Race is similar to the Bird Race where participants will gather in either groups or individuals to head out and see who can spot the most number of frogs during a stipulated time given.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe participant or group with the most number of frogs spotted will be the race winner. Technically, you can imagine a group of people armed with torch lights and cameras in the night exploring the rainforest seeking out the most number of different frog species.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8ZmD-qwzG4\/VvuKcW0-28I\/AAAAAAAA028\/zfBI5RNfM9o_6J4nHmd0VwG82mrt8ZKFA\/s1600\/bornean-frogs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8ZmD-qwzG4\/VvuKcW0-28I\/AAAAAAAA028\/zfBI5RNfM9o_6J4nHmd0VwG82mrt8ZKFA\/s640\/bornean-frogs.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe many frog species found in Borneo - Image from Bornean Frog Race\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oSWPlX8vD5Q\/VvuKdPJTajI\/AAAAAAAA03E\/8GzLSvqoQUoAaepceSKjdBeTocAFn_bqg\/s1600\/miri-frog-race-event.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oSWPlX8vD5Q\/VvuKdPJTajI\/AAAAAAAA03E\/8GzLSvqoQUoAaepceSKjdBeTocAFn_bqg\/s640\/miri-frog-race-event.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESome of the frog race information and materials\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MSmzvNB1ong\/VvuKdLmKvyI\/AAAAAAAA03I\/XnohXQSfXOES5z-6nasqcoQ0B_KBNX5Tw\/s1600\/sarawak-frog-race-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MSmzvNB1ong\/VvuKdLmKvyI\/AAAAAAAA03I\/XnohXQSfXOES5z-6nasqcoQ0B_KBNX5Tw\/s640\/sarawak-frog-race-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVarious photographs of frogs will be sold during the event\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-asgXjF9g3Mw\/VvuKcMNlVQI\/AAAAAAAA03A\/k9utaDJRgYs92S4VIf1aj7Vg1RKg6AS7w\/s1600\/bornean-frog-race-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Frog Race 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the event, there will be other activities organised which include;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Talks\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Exhibitions\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Photography Workshops\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Night-Time Frog Search\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Photo Contest with Prizes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInformation on the Bornean Frog Race 2016\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 30th April 2016\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue: Lambir Hills National Park\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMiri, Sarawak Malaysia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPhone: +6 085 471609 \/ 471630\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWebsite: http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/event\/the-bornean-frog-race\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFacebook:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBorneanFrogRace\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOrganizer:\u0026nbsp;Unimas and Sarawak Forestry\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs this is held at the end of April 2016, those heading to Sarawak or Miri can visit the venue to find out more about the Bornean Frog Race 2016. Who knows, you may even like it and take this up as a a brand new hobby.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3373103143619367114\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3373103143619367114\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3373103143619367114"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3373103143619367114"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/03\/bornean-frog-race-2016.html","title":"Bornean Frog Race 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nw73tMWYguI\/VvuKVArcvRI\/AAAAAAAA020\/5u-KEEiNiTkxfFL01cwkU96jnARjkK-tQ\/s72-c\/bornean-international-frog-race-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Lambir Hills National Park, 98150 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.198371 114.04287299999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.6917234999999997 113.39742599999998 4.7050184999999995 114.68831999999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3550464573445691021"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-24T14:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-25T20:33:55.213+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Things to do in Miri"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L8yeXQtK0o4\/Vx4OphykhZI\/AAAAAAAA1IY\/3Kx5VS7LYLg5SW6sTOk6F-EvQYqI-0o5ACLcB\/s1600\/things-to-do-in-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L8yeXQtK0o4\/Vx4OphykhZI\/AAAAAAAA1IY\/3Kx5VS7LYLg5SW6sTOk6F-EvQYqI-0o5ACLcB\/s640\/things-to-do-in-miri-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAmong the many \u003Cb\u003Ethings to do in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E, ecotourism is probably the best activity here. However, from my many visits to Miri, the resort city in the north of Sarawak, I will share with the general tourist on what else you can do around Miri, especially the main town area. Miri is coastal city located two hours from Brunei and was once well known as an oil city and recently re-branded as a resort city by the mayor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMost visitors would know Miri as the main gateway to world renown places like Mulu and Niah National Parks but in the last five years or so, much has been developed in and around Miri, making this place one of the interesting cities to visit in Sarawak Borneo. Miri is also home to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which takes place yearly. Again, this article is carefully researched and most places being visited personally by me, therefore I am able to share my first hand experiences with you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EList of Things to do in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XYQpVRyMlBY\/Vuwgl3XBg7I\/AAAAAAAA0vo\/K3-SO8F7UJUiHSmOK2NyGlfD9omXkZY1w\/s1600\/grand-old-lady-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XYQpVRyMlBY\/Vuwgl3XBg7I\/AAAAAAAA0vo\/K3-SO8F7UJUiHSmOK2NyGlfD9omXkZY1w\/s640\/grand-old-lady-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of Miri's iconic landmark, the Grand Old Lady\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrand Old Lady\u003C\/b\u003E - The iconic landmark of Miri where you can find Malaysia's first oil contraption that made Miri what it is, an oil rich city in Borneo. This is located on top of Canada Hill, which is about 10 to 15 minutes drive from the city. Just next to the Grand Old Lady is also the Petroleum Science Museum which only if you are a museum lover, this would be awesome. From the back of the museum, you can get an amazing view of the Miri city and the sea. This is a great place to get some landscape photographs too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EOYkb5rctjo\/VuwgrkXsNgI\/AAAAAAAA0vs\/Uiv5WsqrkoEEd1YcsL0kta2OuXssiqMOQ\/s1600\/miri-handicraft-centre.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EOYkb5rctjo\/VuwgrkXsNgI\/AAAAAAAA0vs\/Uiv5WsqrkoEEd1YcsL0kta2OuXssiqMOQ\/s640\/miri-handicraft-centre.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside the Miri Handicraft Centre\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Handicraft Market\u003C\/b\u003E - A one stop center where you can find all the local and ethnic handicraft in Miri city. The Miri Handicraft Centre is also located at a junction along Jalan Brooke and near the Meritz Hotel and is open from 10 to 5pm daily. There are about 12 shops that offer unique handicraft and most of them operated by the local Kelabit, Penan and Orang Ulu people.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E(http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/attraction\/miri-handicraft-centre\/)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EE Mart Supermarket\u003C\/b\u003E - This is a very popular local place where you can find just about anything to shop for and is located closer to the Brunei border, taking advantage of the Bruneians that come to Miri for shopping. This massive place can be quite interesting to explore for the tourist too and while you are here, do check out the food stalls around the area. Emart is located along Jalan Tudan towards the Brunei check point.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QWodJaEDvgA\/Vuwg4eK-KPI\/AAAAAAAA0vw\/7aV5qHqgpu4Iiy4Z3C5iCgA6k0wKqzk5A\/s1600\/miri-smokehouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QWodJaEDvgA\/Vuwg4eK-KPI\/AAAAAAAA0vw\/7aV5qHqgpu4Iiy4Z3C5iCgA6k0wKqzk5A\/s640\/miri-smokehouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the local Smokehouses in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETry the Miri Smokehouse\u003C\/b\u003E - For the non-halal market, the smokehouse is a very local roadside stall that serves roast pork and beer. Straight forward and simple, you simply order the part of the pig and they will barbecue it for you. This includes the ears, tail and intestines for the hard core. Pork and beer, the perfect combination on a hot day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQnWpjSGRwc\/VuwhBNLZ4BI\/AAAAAAAA0v0\/wZY0oqyqWeochiOcU0fVdCMFVvBtYQwmw\/s1600\/DSC_0848.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQnWpjSGRwc\/VuwhBNLZ4BI\/AAAAAAAA0v0\/wZY0oqyqWeochiOcU0fVdCMFVvBtYQwmw\/s640\/DSC_0848.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrighton beach sunset\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake a walk on the beach\u003C\/b\u003E - The most popular beaches in Miri are Luak Bay Esplanade and Brighton Beach or Pantai Tanjung Lobang where in the evenings, you will see many people coming here to catch the beautiful sunsets or simply to just relax. Luak Bay is about 11 kilometers from town and has parking and toilet facilities with small roadside vendors selling snacks, food and drinks. GPS to Luak Bay N 04 19.016 E113 57.744.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESee the Blue Glow at Tusan Beach \u003C\/b\u003E- Another very unique and special place that attracts the locals is Tusan Beach which is half an hours drive from the city. Here, you can witness a strange phenomena where during the night, a blue glow is seen when a special algae called ‘\u003Ci\u003EDino flagellates\u003C\/i\u003E’ produces a glowing light when the water they are living in is disturbed by motion, like the waves. However, in the day, this place is beautiful as there are many cliff structures which provide some awesome photography. One needs to self drive or engage a tour company to bring you here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Myyr3cdIpto\/VuwhTqB7eII\/AAAAAAAA0v8\/mvGRtVqVraIsP_CRkJ-fjSEKKuLHrRhTA\/s1600\/miri-city.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Myyr3cdIpto\/VuwhTqB7eII\/AAAAAAAA0v8\/mvGRtVqVraIsP_CRkJ-fjSEKKuLHrRhTA\/s640\/miri-city.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA sunset taken from the Miri Sky Bar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Sky Bar\u003C\/b\u003E - Yes, Miri has one, located at the Meritz hotel and called Sky Garden Meritz, this fancy sky bar offers some beautiful views of Miri city, especially during sunset. You can order cocktails, beer or soft drinks and watch the sun set behind the South China Sea. Alternatively, the Sky Garden Meritz also offers dining too. Check with the hotel. (http:\/\/www.meritzhotel.com.my\/)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Crocodile Farm \u003C\/b\u003E- Well, most places around Malaysia has one and so does Miri. If you are up for this, then take a visit to the Miri Crocodile Farm located at Kuala Baram which is about 30 minutes from the city. There is also a mini zoo here so it is not only crocodiles here. Overall, this place would be great if you brought your family and also having the extra time. Cover up as there are mosquitoes and check on the feeding times for the crocodiles before going. (Miri Crocodile Farm\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.miricrocodilefarm.com\/)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-598iiG46Z6s\/VuwhomSk1kI\/AAAAAAAA0wE\/5IJBoDTpwDQodF4UMkIH8yXMFINMQ3kzQ\/s1600\/Tua-Pek-Kong-Temple-Miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-598iiG46Z6s\/VuwhomSk1kI\/AAAAAAAA0wE\/5IJBoDTpwDQodF4UMkIH8yXMFINMQ3kzQ\/s640\/Tua-Pek-Kong-Temple-Miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETua Pek Kong Temple in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChinese Temple in Miri \u003C\/b\u003E- There are a couple of beautiful Chinese temples but the most popular one is the San Ching Tian or Lian Hua San Temple which is the largest Taoist temple in Southeast Asia and located in Krokop district, four kilometers from the city. The other place is the\u0026nbsp;Tua Pek Kong Temple located in the old part of the city which was built in 1913. This temple is also located next to the Miri fish market and by the sea and can be easily reached by walking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMarkets in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis section is created to those who love to visit markets and Miri being an very old style city, has some of the best markets to explore. You can find speciality markets, weekend markets to special markets and visiting each of them will give you a different experience. It is recommended that you go with a local guide that can explain the many unique things you will come across at these markets in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cHgQ-tAOaVk\/Vuwh6tTCTeI\/AAAAAAAA0wM\/93q-MadWz6wOdMsWd6PwL6xsaIS-QvCTA\/s1600\/tamu-khas-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cHgQ-tAOaVk\/Vuwh6tTCTeI\/AAAAAAAA0wM\/93q-MadWz6wOdMsWd6PwL6xsaIS-QvCTA\/s640\/tamu-khas-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside the Tamu Khas Miri or Miri Special Market\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETamu Khas Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Located in the city area and behind the main market called Tamu Muhibbah, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ETamu Khas\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a place where local ethnic produce is sold here. Tamu means market and Khas means special, therefore the Special Market is not to be missed for those who love visiting these kind of places. The good thing about this place is that only ethnic vendors are allowed to trade here hence you will see only jungle produce and handmade or hand cooked items for sale.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Weekend Tamu Bazaar\u003C\/b\u003E - A very local day market operated by the ethnic people can be found along Jalan Melayu on weekends only where you will see a lot of jungle produce being sold here. Sometimes, you can spot some extra unique items being sold buy the traders who sell off the ground here. A fun experience but please do ask permission before taking photos here as you would not want to upset the traders.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sqVzduPWHmg\/VuwiC1CzvlI\/AAAAAAAA0wQ\/fpq0hlQBMU8N9TuvK6gpdKwkmeiDCymOQ\/s1600\/Tamu-Kedayan-Miri-Market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sqVzduPWHmg\/VuwiC1CzvlI\/AAAAAAAA0wQ\/fpq0hlQBMU8N9TuvK6gpdKwkmeiDCymOQ\/s640\/Tamu-Kedayan-Miri-Market.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKedayan Market in Miri, this is the old local market\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETamu Kedayan Miri Old Market\u003C\/b\u003E - This unique market is also recommended for those who love all things markets where you can find local traders selling vegetables and Iban prayer items. This market is also located in between Jalan Melayu and Jalan Oleander in an open air covered market with proper stalls.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Night Market\u003C\/b\u003E - The\u0026nbsp;Saberkas Weekend Market is the best place to see the local night market lifestyle with offerings of all kinds of local food and produce.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENature in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPiasau Nature Reserve \u003C\/b\u003E- Recently opened to the public in 2014, this nature reserve is located about 20 minutes from town and is the up and coming place to do some simple trekking and walking. It is also the closest nature reserve in Malaysia where it is within the city limits and is shared with the beach. You can see lots of birds, insects and the main star here is a pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills who have made their home at one of the trees here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESibuti Fireflies Experience\u003C\/b\u003E - Yes, there are fireflies in Miri and they can be found around Kampung Sibuti area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri National Parks\u003C\/b\u003E - There are four main national parks around Miri which are Mulu, Niah, Loagan Bunut and Lambir Hills\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESports Activities in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are some sporting activities that can be done in Miri but they are limited to just a few. However, you should check with your tour guide or hotel to find out the kind of sports you want to do. Jogging can be done along the beach area or up to the Grand Old Lady. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-k3kIJ3BAcsA\/VuwiUjKtoiI\/AAAAAAAA0wY\/NS4afO1nz9gM6x-ANWpuuGgHYhnMNGUXA\/s1600\/miri-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-k3kIJ3BAcsA\/VuwiUjKtoiI\/AAAAAAAA0wY\/NS4afO1nz9gM6x-ANWpuuGgHYhnMNGUXA\/s640\/miri-diving.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScuba diving in Miri is one of the up and coming sporting activities\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDiving is a growing sport here with two main dive operators located in the city and there are over 20 dive spots located along the Sibuti Reef, Siwa Reef and also Patricia Reef. I have personally dived here twice in the last two years and overall, this will be the next upcoming diving destination in Sarawak and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ediving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will be one of the top activities in terms of sports.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe two operators - Coco Dive and Hoopa Dive are located in Miri city, Coco in the city area while Hoopa is at Brighton Beach area, next to the Miri Marriott. They offer daily dive trips with two dives per morning and you are back for lunch. The diving season is March to November too. You can also find out more about the various \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/miri-diving-sites.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EDive sites in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGolf in Miri\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGolfers will be pleased to know that the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club is one of the best places to play golf in Miri apart from the Miri Golf Club. Eastwood is currently the popular course with beautiful accommodations available for those wanting a golf holiday and the location is just 10 minutes from the city center. This course is 18 hole and 72 par.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEating in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile many do not know, Miri is actually an amazing food haven, provided you know where to look for the local favourites. While you can find Chinese, Malay and Indian food here, it is the local ethnic Kelabit food that you should seek out in the town area. For me, the older the coffee shop, the better the food will be and I have always liked this formula.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the safe ones, there are many restaurants, cafes, fast food and also hotel food available. Seafood is also quite popular, especially at the Medan Ikan Bakar and also along Jalan North Yu Seng just before the Imperial Mall. If you want to explore a little further, Pujut is a well known place for some authentic Chinese food and you need a local to bring you here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pLxPplvVsi4\/Vuwi7jxtNII\/AAAAAAAA0wg\/rWdUZnIRq7cpl6MGJiE1QozpdxgjuU19w\/s1600\/Summit-Cafe-Miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pLxPplvVsi4\/Vuwi7jxtNII\/AAAAAAAA0wg\/rWdUZnIRq7cpl6MGJiE1QozpdxgjuU19w\/s640\/Summit-Cafe-Miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe owner of the Summit Cafe in Miri\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESummit Cafe Miri Orang Ulu Food\u003C\/b\u003E - This is hands down one of the best food experiences to try if you are a foodie. The Summit Cafe serves pure authentic Orang Ulu food which is probably the only place to try it apart from the interior villages. The trick is to come here early for lunch, about 11.00 am to 12.00 noon, otherwise you will be slightly disappointed as the place will be packed and the choices of popular dishes would be gone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnity Food Center (Pusat Makanan Bersatu)\u003C\/b\u003E - A very local food court which is hawker style and is shared with a meat market. This place is super local serving some authentic Chinese food. Here you can try the Miri Chicken Rice and also Mee Kolo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWisma Mee Hua Food Court (Beautiful Jace Center or Persiaran Kabor)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E- Located near the old town part of Miri at Taman Jade Manis, this food court sits in between two buildings and is frequented by locals only and is also known as 'Old Folks Street' due to the many old people hanging out here. On both sides, there are various old style shops. Food here is very authentic and the Kolo Mee is quite unique.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j7I1fEFt2VE\/VuwjL0DryKI\/AAAAAAAA0wo\/c-IHBEtFtOwmhzfi3jVRYXkPKoxeh5J_A\/s1600\/muara-lalapan-restaurant-mi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j7I1fEFt2VE\/VuwjL0DryKI\/AAAAAAAA0wo\/c-IHBEtFtOwmhzfi3jVRYXkPKoxeh5J_A\/s640\/muara-lalapan-restaurant-mi.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMuara Lalapan Restaurant in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELalapan Muara Restaurant Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - One of two of the famous lalapan restaurants in Miri. Lalapan is actually an Indonesian food dish but has become one of the staple foods here in Miri and many Muslim travelers will seek the Lalapan Restaurants in Miri for this cuisine. Generally, all the seafood and meats are served with rice, raw vegetables and a special spicy lalapan sauce. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Smokehouse\u003C\/b\u003E - Nope, not that colonial kind of smokehouse restaurant, this is some hard core outdoor eat, drink and leave kind of place. Serving cuts of pork which is barbecued on the spot and served with chili sauce is something the locals do in the hot afternoons, complete with a cold bottle of beer. The beauty about the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/03\/smoke-house-rumah-asap-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESmoke House in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is that you can choose just about any part of the pig to be barbecued.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EShopping in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAEzVtBQW8M\/Vuwj1Zbq-tI\/AAAAAAAA0w0\/FJ2s-OIMGigjEdWmhYbMWSNKgqgdq_kOA\/s1600\/permaisuri-imperial-city-ma.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EAEzVtBQW8M\/Vuwj1Zbq-tI\/AAAAAAAA0w0\/FJ2s-OIMGigjEdWmhYbMWSNKgqgdq_kOA\/s640\/permaisuri-imperial-city-ma.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPermaisuri Imperial City Mall in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWell, most Bruneians cross the border weekly to do their shopping and thus Miri has become a haven for new shopping malls. The latest mall to open is the \u003Cb\u003EPermaisuri Imperial City Mall\u003C\/b\u003E which is next to the Imperial Hotel. Other popular malls are \u003Cb\u003EBintang Megamall\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003EBoulevard Shopping Complex\u003C\/b\u003E. Another is called \u003Cb\u003EPermy Mall\u003C\/b\u003E but this one caters to the local community. It is huge with the Giant Hypermarket as the anchor tenant, but a great place to get affordable items, especially if you are planning to go to the national parks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHotels in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0W6fYNPtKck\/VuwwnhdGDkI\/AAAAAAAA0yI\/qaDADYv8zRcSk6o9zY0I30ct5AoYGCNCA\/s1600\/miri-marriott-resort.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0W6fYNPtKck\/VuwwnhdGDkI\/AAAAAAAA0yI\/qaDADYv8zRcSk6o9zY0I30ct5AoYGCNCA\/s640\/miri-marriott-resort.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Marriott Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThere are a number of really nice hotels in Miri for you to choose from, ranging from 5 Star to budget guest houses. Currently, the talk of town is the new Pullman Miri Hotel which is scheduled to open somewhere this year in 2016. Other recommended hotels include;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Marriott Resort (5 Star)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the pioneer hotels in Miri located by the sea and with beautiful landscapes. Location is also 10 minutes away from town. This is a full service resort hotel with all amenities available here, so if you are seeking luxury in Miri, this is your place. There are shuttle services to town and also a spa here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel (3 Star)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHome to the annual Borneo Jazz Festival, the ParkCity Everly Hotel is also one of the pioneer hotels here and located just next to the Miri Marriott Resort. This property is suitable for those on a medium budget and also has their own beach area. Shuttle services to town are available too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImperial Palace Hotel (4 Star)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis hotel is located in the middle of Miri's busiest part where the Imperial Palace Hotel is also opposite the Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, the latest mall in Miri. The hotel also connects to another smaller mall in the same building while across at the new mall, there is a new wing for the hotel bringing the total number of rooms to 526, making this one of the largest hotels in Sarawak. Staying here will allow visitors to walk around town easily.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F_eHrExyyXA\/VuwkJxJqO1I\/AAAAAAAA0w4\/rIlwuAWsilU0n_QwQiXAA4BWr2ldZQMwg\/s1600\/meritz-hotel-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F_eHrExyyXA\/VuwkJxJqO1I\/AAAAAAAA0w4\/rIlwuAWsilU0n_QwQiXAA4BWr2ldZQMwg\/s640\/meritz-hotel-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMeritz Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMeritz Hotel (4 Star)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the new players in the hotel scene here is the Meritz Hotel, which is located smack center in Miri City and connecting to the Bintang Mall which is one of Miri's premier shopping malls. This property offers Miri's highest sky bar and is well designed with a huge MICE facility for groups.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEastwood Valley Golf and Country Club Resort (3 Star)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor golfers, this is the best resort in Miri as the Eastwood Golf and Country Club offers traditional wooden chalets and also modern brick villas for accommodation. Located about 10 minutes from Miri city, the resort offers most basic amenities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BHJj5F5RVhc\/VuwkVpb9igI\/AAAAAAAA0xE\/YdQziJr3IUoOuO29KoE6Ml2GQT9p2papQ\/s1600\/mega-hotel-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BHJj5F5RVhc\/VuwkVpb9igI\/AAAAAAAA0xE\/YdQziJr3IUoOuO29KoE6Ml2GQT9p2papQ\/s640\/mega-hotel-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMega Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMega Hotel Miri (3 Star)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnother hotel located in the center of Miri city is Mega Hotel. This property was refurbished recently and has been one of the popular choices among local travelers. It's location is very central making it east to walk around town area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPhotos of Miri City\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow is a compilation of random photos taken around Miri City in 2015 and they are all taken by me during my last trip there. I should be visiting Miri once again in 2016 and hopefully find more interesting information and photos to share with you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MUrp-uN0hlc\/VuwkmZjiuOI\/AAAAAAAA0xM\/ToahPXseSBgTeoPL-BOw9EH4-G1S_U9OQ\/s1600\/canada-hill-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MUrp-uN0hlc\/VuwkmZjiuOI\/AAAAAAAA0xM\/ToahPXseSBgTeoPL-BOw9EH4-G1S_U9OQ\/s640\/canada-hill-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of Miri city from Canada Hill\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0d12B6yzhIY\/Vuwkmdi6HJI\/AAAAAAAA0xQ\/3lI_p5yqUkccWOP216qu2xNf8PvJ-LhYQ\/s1600\/imperial-city-mall-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0d12B6yzhIY\/Vuwkmdi6HJI\/AAAAAAAA0xQ\/3lI_p5yqUkccWOP216qu2xNf8PvJ-LhYQ\/s640\/imperial-city-mall-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside the shopping malls in Miri, some of them very modern\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hXYxR4Nn5Ng\/VuwkmSlr56I\/AAAAAAAA0xU\/42sUN-GYETQwz2EaK8dZdic4aHISbuU-w\/s1600\/kelabit-beads.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hXYxR4Nn5Ng\/VuwkmSlr56I\/AAAAAAAA0xU\/42sUN-GYETQwz2EaK8dZdic4aHISbuU-w\/s640\/kelabit-beads.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA local ethnic lady looks at some traditional highland beads in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4lERek8BYV8\/VuwknncC_qI\/AAAAAAAA0xY\/tg-h_rGYDTURJR2Zy3OOBcv2XTQhlqQxg\/s1600\/kolo-mee-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4lERek8BYV8\/VuwknncC_qI\/AAAAAAAA0xY\/tg-h_rGYDTURJR2Zy3OOBcv2XTQhlqQxg\/s640\/kolo-mee-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Kolo Mee is something that any foodie should try when you are here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vucZ59mp2Fs\/VuwknjxOXqI\/AAAAAAAA0xc\/QtBVSJ41qSI0n7RK-eqJFiKEltmy4Yteg\/s1600\/ming-cafe-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vucZ59mp2Fs\/VuwknjxOXqI\/AAAAAAAA0xc\/QtBVSJ41qSI0n7RK-eqJFiKEltmy4Yteg\/s640\/ming-cafe-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor nightlife in Miri, Ming Cafe is the most popular place and also open in the day too\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_b0eL2l6MEA\/VuwknhUrQuI\/AAAAAAAA0xg\/Ty94VGPm03ggUfjyFhCHtckz0Sab2d06w\/s1600\/miri-buskers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_b0eL2l6MEA\/VuwknhUrQuI\/AAAAAAAA0xg\/Ty94VGPm03ggUfjyFhCHtckz0Sab2d06w\/s640\/miri-buskers.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EStreet Buskers in Miri come out on weekends to entertain people along the main street here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yZlqjJj4Ov0\/VuwkopbqQpI\/AAAAAAAA0xo\/2OUbAuz7PAkuv53CMg49HhvQCQYJOofFA\/s1600\/miri-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-yZlqjJj4Ov0\/VuwkopbqQpI\/AAAAAAAA0xo\/2OUbAuz7PAkuv53CMg49HhvQCQYJOofFA\/s640\/miri-photos.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you look around the streets at the signboards, sometimes you will find interesting ones like this\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VsjXFYzVaPw\/Vuwkov7NmlI\/AAAAAAAA0xk\/uTmzQCmqDpoNcFbTcdvUZ72q3cKIX7JEQ\/s1600\/miri-handicraft-center.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VsjXFYzVaPw\/Vuwkov7NmlI\/AAAAAAAA0xk\/uTmzQCmqDpoNcFbTcdvUZ72q3cKIX7JEQ\/s640\/miri-handicraft-center.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the must-visit places is the Miri Handicraft Centre in town\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLK9jnWn-Wc\/Vuwko9mG-SI\/AAAAAAAA0xs\/6Qqbsp6mFHsZ2pr9-hUVOATWXojKc7UWQ\/s1600\/miri-restaurant-promotions.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLK9jnWn-Wc\/Vuwko9mG-SI\/AAAAAAAA0xs\/6Qqbsp6mFHsZ2pr9-hUVOATWXojKc7UWQ\/s640\/miri-restaurant-promotions.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWalking around Miri, you can find some interesting restaurant promotions like this one\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ABjueMBMoZM\/VuwkpYS5bAI\/AAAAAAAA0xw\/fBasI6gU8v8i_lYqZHQLPa3ixLFuQycmw\/s1600\/miri-sky-bar-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ABjueMBMoZM\/VuwkpYS5bAI\/AAAAAAAA0xw\/fBasI6gU8v8i_lYqZHQLPa3ixLFuQycmw\/s640\/miri-sky-bar-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGuests enjoying the evening sunset from the roof top bar at Meritz Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q3sun5ti0DQ\/Vuwkpgni70I\/AAAAAAAA0x0\/J1xixxF6cs8HquBLadI_Qmbv7EG3NebqA\/s1600\/roti-john-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q3sun5ti0DQ\/Vuwkpgni70I\/AAAAAAAA0x0\/J1xixxF6cs8HquBLadI_Qmbv7EG3NebqA\/s640\/roti-john-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Roti John street vendor along the main streets of Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo be honest, I have read other articles on things to do in Miri and most of them are very surface level or very general, having never been here or probably once in their life. So with the internet nowadays, you can find a lot of new bloggers or lifestyle portals scraping content just to publish so called information on Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, let me just share with you that I have been coming to Miri for the last five years and at least once or twice a year to explore the place, therefore, I would say that there are in fact many things one can do here, it is just a matter of how you look at it. After all, I am a tourism and travel writer and I work closely with the tourism boards to help promote their destinations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information on Miri, you can also check out the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. I hope you enjoyed this list of things to do in Miri and if you have any comments, questions or feedback, please do leave them below in the comment form. You can also follow my live feeds on my Malaysia Asia Instagram account too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3550464573445691021\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3550464573445691021\u0026isPopup=true","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3550464573445691021"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3550464573445691021"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/03\/things-to-do-in-miri.html","title":"Things to do in Miri"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-L8yeXQtK0o4\/Vx4OphykhZI\/AAAAAAAA1IY\/3Kx5VS7LYLg5SW6sTOk6F-EvQYqI-0o5ACLcB\/s72-c\/things-to-do-in-miri-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2736306087376198749"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-19T13:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-01T23:51:59.348+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Unique Foods"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to Visit in Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Miri"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smoke House Rumah Asap in Miri"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GKbLprW7ocQ\/VurB5w1TURI\/AAAAAAAA0tc\/7oStQMDAMjwk-HQpu0xGilz7r-gkP7Dpw\/s1600\/smoke-house-rumah-asap-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GKbLprW7ocQ\/VurB5w1TURI\/AAAAAAAA0tc\/7oStQMDAMjwk-HQpu0xGilz7r-gkP7Dpw\/s640\/smoke-house-rumah-asap-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt has been a very long time since I wrote about food but the \u003Cb\u003ESmokehouse or Rumah Asap in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E is something I have to share with you as it totally blew my mind away. You see, when my Sarawakian friend Kevin told me about this place a couple of years ago, I never did imagine how it would turn out and one fine day when I was in Miri, he took me to try this strange and unique gastronomic experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Miri Smokehouse is only well known to the locals and is found in a few places around Miri, not in restaurants or cafes, but by the road sides under makeshift tents or temporary food stretches. The catch? Well, you have to brave the humidity and heat in the hot afternoons while eating here. And why call it the smoke house? Easy - With all the cooking going on, there is a lot of smoke hence the straightforward name.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EP44Pohnih8\/VurJY2NCSqI\/AAAAAAAA0uI\/smv9nkF4KY4Qu0OM-0ynglzBBZH0NMr9Q\/s1600\/ngukab-terawe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EP44Pohnih8\/VurJY2NCSqI\/AAAAAAAA0uI\/smv9nkF4KY4Qu0OM-0ynglzBBZH0NMr9Q\/s640\/ngukab-terawe.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENatad Tuaw (Ngukab Terewe), the smoke house which I tried in Permy Jaya, Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yryHDbxbN4\/VurJXucWsAI\/AAAAAAAA0uA\/J3it_QUKYcguuI-2VcIcbSrjQr2gt9_wQ\/s1600\/miri-smokehouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yryHDbxbN4\/VurJXucWsAI\/AAAAAAAA0uA\/J3it_QUKYcguuI-2VcIcbSrjQr2gt9_wQ\/s640\/miri-smokehouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELady boss grilling the parts\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yXGzuElnJoQ\/VurJaFtwnTI\/AAAAAAAA0uU\/co6aV-qevOQBq8AODS9BN1Y1CloTLBZ8w\/s1600\/rumah-asap-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yXGzuElnJoQ\/VurJaFtwnTI\/AAAAAAAA0uU\/co6aV-qevOQBq8AODS9BN1Y1CloTLBZ8w\/s640\/rumah-asap-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAll kinds of parts being barbecued\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo, what do they serve?\u003C\/b\u003E Pork and every possible part of the pig is served here. Yes, I kid you not, so if you are a pork lover, this is definitely one of the places you have to try and strangely, you can only find this smoke house in Miri. So take note that this is non-halal.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ig5NxJyX4U\/VurJWPsxzZI\/AAAAAAAA0ts\/VvgkplKfawcWNNkua7JG0XM3paF2CgJcQ\/s1600\/babi-panggang.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1ig5NxJyX4U\/VurJWPsxzZI\/AAAAAAAA0ts\/VvgkplKfawcWNNkua7JG0XM3paF2CgJcQ\/s320\/babi-panggang.jpg\" width=\"214\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe history of the smoke house\u003C\/b\u003E goes back to the early nineties where some local people started this business around the Pujut bus terminal and from there, it gained popularity and spread all over Miri. I also understand that there is a number of smoke house in Kuching areas too, but the originality of this started here in Pujut, Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe style of cooking it is only one style - barbecue, so rest assured, you will be getting fresh barbecued pork, and the parts that you like. Generally, you can come in and order whatever part you wish, if they have it in stock and the head included.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo, here's how it works\u003C\/b\u003E - When you arrive at the smokehouse, you tell the cook which part you want and they will barbecue it for you. You can also request for medium or well cooked and even chopped in what size.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor example, Kevin ordered some lean meat and the pigs ears which he requested for the ears to be chopped into pieces. Then it was barbecued to be burnt a little where it is then served with a piece of lime and a special \u003Ci\u003Esambal \u003C\/i\u003Espicy sauce. Different smokehouses have their own style of the spicy \u003Ci\u003Esambal \u003C\/i\u003Esauce too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JSM70Ou_m84\/VurJbdkvAaI\/AAAAAAAA0uk\/zYGmNmmGxuITFRBc8K1jODvOBupa0aWLw\/s1600\/smokehouse-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JSM70Ou_m84\/VurJbdkvAaI\/AAAAAAAA0uk\/zYGmNmmGxuITFRBc8K1jODvOBupa0aWLw\/s640\/smokehouse-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EPreparing the ordered cuts before barbecuing them\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t7Z-fo6MW6s\/VurJWJOxJzI\/AAAAAAAA0tw\/wZ_5d-6EXws1CgUWQmNTuG0Mf7HjuAA1w\/s1600\/bbq-pork-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-t7Z-fo6MW6s\/VurJWJOxJzI\/AAAAAAAA0tw\/wZ_5d-6EXws1CgUWQmNTuG0Mf7HjuAA1w\/s640\/bbq-pork-miri-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBBQ action on the grill\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pSvjb_4vgCQ\/VurJauCqUrI\/AAAAAAAA0uc\/HW1Ky_TZmxweMwpC1xmjtLJKoijInycqQ\/s1600\/smoke-house-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pSvjb_4vgCQ\/VurJauCqUrI\/AAAAAAAA0uc\/HW1Ky_TZmxweMwpC1xmjtLJKoijInycqQ\/s640\/smoke-house-miri-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe finished dish, complimented with the special sambal sauce\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RKTPCp4V4DU\/VurJaA0128I\/AAAAAAAA0uY\/PP8qah2Fmmk5FalDcUtIEVTmRY9MSt1wQ\/s1600\/smoke-house-miri-bbq-pork.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RKTPCp4V4DU\/VurJaA0128I\/AAAAAAAA0uY\/PP8qah2Fmmk5FalDcUtIEVTmRY9MSt1wQ\/s640\/smoke-house-miri-bbq-pork.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClose up of the barbecued pork with a lime\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAfter having a go at the barbecue pork, the sweat starts to roll down your cheeks, neck and all over and this is when the finishing part comes in - the cold bottle of beer, and let me just say, that combination is one of the best to have in a hot and humid afternoon in Miri. Prices vary at different smokehouses here but nothing too steep.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach local has their own favorite smokehouse therefore it is quit subjective to name the best Smokehouse in Miri as I always feel that there is no best, just acquired taste from each individual person.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HY-eVIghRDE\/VurJWFBvxYI\/AAAAAAAA0t0\/Cocvr0cwLU42krwbojLaCAHI-qUGhlMuw\/s1600\/babi-panggang-rumah-asap-mi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-HY-eVIghRDE\/VurJWFBvxYI\/AAAAAAAA0t0\/Cocvr0cwLU42krwbojLaCAHI-qUGhlMuw\/s640\/babi-panggang-rumah-asap-mi.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmokehouse at E Mart with the prices (2015)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VzeBvSiJRTk\/VurJa_FgkrI\/AAAAAAAA0ug\/fFZYSyccAlcNEl9CV09OojUHa26_lQdtA\/s1600\/smokehouse-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VzeBvSiJRTk\/VurJa_FgkrI\/AAAAAAAA0ug\/fFZYSyccAlcNEl9CV09OojUHa26_lQdtA\/s640\/smokehouse-miri-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhat it looks like at a common smokehouse in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESmoke House Locations in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe locations of these places are not well documented but I will post those well known ones here. which I have been too or recommended by locals. They are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Smokehouse at Pujut Corner (Bus Terminal, the original Miri Smoke House)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Smokehouse at E-Mart, the last shopping place before entering Brunei\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Rumah Asap in the Tudan area\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Rumah Asap in Permy Area\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Anacamp Smokehouse, Merdeka Mall Miri (Modern style rumah asap)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• MJ BBQ Smokehouse, Miri (Modern style rumah asap)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-pnSX_tGMU\/VurJW_BQMQI\/AAAAAAAA0t4\/3eHked_YG8I1YOT79oEHq7VW7-HTWnsjg\/s1600\/e-mart-smokehouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-R-pnSX_tGMU\/VurJW_BQMQI\/AAAAAAAA0t4\/3eHked_YG8I1YOT79oEHq7VW7-HTWnsjg\/s640\/e-mart-smokehouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EE Mart in Miri has probably the most smokehouses\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-haRp3x2A0y8\/VurJZ4QVuOI\/AAAAAAAA0uQ\/gJ2Rd3-p6HwA6gLUpgAFHMVSUXhWHh7Pg\/s1600\/rumah-asap-e-mart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-haRp3x2A0y8\/VurJZ4QVuOI\/AAAAAAAA0uQ\/gJ2Rd3-p6HwA6gLUpgAFHMVSUXhWHh7Pg\/s640\/rumah-asap-e-mart.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA look at the Rumah Asap E Mart\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECurrently, the competition has grown with many more locals opening up these smoke houses around Miri and many are being creative by offering other meats like chicken, lamb or beef. You can usually find them next to each other, sometimes five or six in a row like the ones in E Mart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of them which I recently visited in 2015 was MJ BBQ located in the main Miri area and they even had rice and other dishes being served to patrons. clearly, this goes to show the evolution of the traditional smokehouses here have now matured into semi-hawker restaurants.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCvY24TGFVE\/VurJYtcH-JI\/AAAAAAAA0uE\/jSlvBPqAsdETw2IleCPSKR-yONjd_09SA\/s1600\/mj-bbq-smokehouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCvY24TGFVE\/VurJYtcH-JI\/AAAAAAAA0uE\/jSlvBPqAsdETw2IleCPSKR-yONjd_09SA\/s640\/mj-bbq-smokehouse.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMJ BBQ, one of the popular hybrid smoke houses in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3XZpYqgxVhg\/VurJYq9cNzI\/AAAAAAAA0uM\/jGZPyGLTt0sjMcsvhz6JzQCIcrtoIqDOA\/s1600\/mj-bbq-rumah-asap.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3XZpYqgxVhg\/VurJYq9cNzI\/AAAAAAAA0uM\/jGZPyGLTt0sjMcsvhz6JzQCIcrtoIqDOA\/s640\/mj-bbq-rumah-asap.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECooks at MJ BBQ in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGQPAdNoYGY\/VurJXt6F0BI\/AAAAAAAA0t8\/ICyJ44wbeuYH3HcSgibrZMtmIRgpUmmJw\/s1600\/mj-bbq-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGQPAdNoYGY\/VurJXt6F0BI\/AAAAAAAA0t8\/ICyJ44wbeuYH3HcSgibrZMtmIRgpUmmJw\/s640\/mj-bbq-miri.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EReady to eat barbecued pork at MJ BBQ\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EBack then, the locals would set up makeshift tents and sell the hunted wild boars for extra money. This eventually caught on and got quite popular where now farmed pigs are used. Whispers in the air also claimed that some of them even have 'special' meats at times but you needed to know the owner to be invited to try these delicacies. Of course, this is highly illegal in all ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo, the next time you visit Miri and want to try something different and unique, ask a local there to tell you where is the nearest Smoke House or Rumah Asap in Miri. Most likely, they will point you in the right direction. But if you have a friend there, it would be much more easier for him or her to bring you around. If you are on tour, try asking the local tour guide about this too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2736306087376198749\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2736306087376198749\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2736306087376198749"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2736306087376198749"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/03\/smoke-house-rumah-asap-in-miri.html","title":"Smoke House Rumah Asap in Miri"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GKbLprW7ocQ\/VurB5w1TURI\/AAAAAAAA0tc\/7oStQMDAMjwk-HQpu0xGilz7r-gkP7Dpw\/s72-c\/smoke-house-rumah-asap-miri.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8023482188459154722"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-05T11:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-16T16:36:06.729+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BJF2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOQWpLDeDuY\/VrMiug0GGbI\/AAAAAAAA0Gg\/1PJnbs33XTI\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOQWpLDeDuY\/VrMiug0GGbI\/AAAAAAAA0Gg\/1PJnbs33XTI\/s640\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E will take place in Miri, Sarawak from \u003Cb\u003E13-14 May\u003C\/b\u003E and at the Parkcity Everly Hotel which has been the home for this inaugural jazz festival. Tickets are also on sale now while for this year's BJF2016, eight local and international artist will take stage during the two day event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKnown previously as the Miri Jazz Festival, this is currently the longest running jazz festival in the region running its 11th year now and promising jazz fans an amazing time here in Miri, Sarawak. Apart from the festival, an outdoor bazaar will be the usual feature where visitors can find local food and handicraft apart from easy fast food like burgers. Soft drinks, beer and liquor is also available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe venue serves as a beautiful place where the beach is about 200 meters from the event and about 10 minutes drive into the main city of Miri. Rooms at the Parkcity Everly Hotel also provide some stunning views of the coast and not forgetting the view of the amazing Miri sunsets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8I8Dbk1Wy6g\/VrMi52YG4rI\/AAAAAAAA0Gk\/mIeJpxL-A3Q\/s1600\/miri-sunset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8I8Dbk1Wy6g\/VrMi52YG4rI\/AAAAAAAA0Gk\/mIeJpxL-A3Q\/s640\/miri-sunset.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful sunset at Brighton Beach in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz 2016 Band\/Artist Line Up\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• A.P.I - Malaysia and India\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Funkatorie - Malaysia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Klazz Brothers - Germany\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Manou Gallo Groove Orchestra - Ivory Coast\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;O Sister! - Spain\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Raw Earth - Singapore\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;The Rad Trads - USA\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Yuichiro Tokuda's RALYZZDIG - Japan\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZlHYjKelK6A\/VrMjzQ8DQtI\/AAAAAAAA0G0\/l1HrbyL54qs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZlHYjKelK6A\/VrMjzQ8DQtI\/AAAAAAAA0G0\/l1HrbyL54qs\/s640\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016-performers.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz 2016 Performers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe 11th Borneo Jazz Festival also expects to attract over 5000 visitors during the two day festival here and early bird tickets have been on sale since January until Feb 29, 2016. Prices are RM64 per adult for 1-day pass, RM104 for 2-day pass, RM34 for a child (7-12 years old) for 1-day pass or RM44 for 2-day pass and family package inclusive of two adults and two children – 1-day pass at only RM124.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VgpfoNzvGDQ\/VrLxlQQ8TQI\/AAAAAAAA0GM\/EAoUq6cdMjs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016-tickets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VgpfoNzvGDQ\/VrLxlQQ8TQI\/AAAAAAAA0GM\/EAoUq6cdMjs\/s640\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016-tickets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival tickets are available at;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Speedy Video stores in Miri\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;TicketCharge Call Centres\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;TicketCharge’s Kuala Lumpur and Penang offices\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;TicketCharge authorised outlets\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Website: www.ticketcharge.com.my\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015 Information;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Date: 13-14 May\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Venue: Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Time: 6.00 PM till Midnight\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Website: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yhwQGlGC5DM\/VrMi_Jq6DRI\/AAAAAAAA0Go\/2gtRoGUkYwA\/s1600\/miri-city-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yhwQGlGC5DM\/VrMi_Jq6DRI\/AAAAAAAA0Go\/2gtRoGUkYwA\/s640\/miri-city-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri City\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from this music festival, there will also be the Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 which takes place in August. For more, you can also read about the many \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which take place throughout the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor jazz lovers in the region, this unique and niche festival showcases some of the top jazz musicians sourced locally and also internationally which is brought to you by the events team of Sarawak Tourism Board. The mission is to promote Miri as a destination for music and recreational activities as Miri is now known as a resort city which borders Brunei and Sabah. You can also read about last years \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from the jazz festival, visitors can explore the many natural wonders around Miri, namely the UNESCO world heritage site of Mulu, the Niah Caves, multiple national parks and also do some scuba diving off the coast of Miri. Exploring the main town area is another experience where you can indulge in traditional local and ethnic food. With all that, you can expect a different kind of experience so see you at the Borneo Jazz Festival 2016!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8023482188459154722\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8023482188459154722\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8023482188459154722"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8023482188459154722"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.html","title":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dOQWpLDeDuY\/VrMiug0GGbI\/AAAAAAAA0Gg\/1PJnbs33XTI\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7540734930426121924"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-04T13:48:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-04T13:48:21.191+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ba'Kelalan"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bakelalan"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to Visit in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Bakelalan"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Bakelalan Sarawak "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9sx1OnkuYDo\/VrLW5hdiLSI\/AAAAAAAA0E0\/asBd0Wu5gUQ\/s1600\/bakelalan-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9sx1OnkuYDo\/VrLW5hdiLSI\/AAAAAAAA0E0\/asBd0Wu5gUQ\/s640\/bakelalan-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOne of the most memorable trips I made was to \u003Cb\u003EBakelalan \u003C\/b\u003Ein Sarawak and this was back in 2014. While some of you may already know where this place is, others may not have a clue on what or where this place is located at. Also called Ba Kelalan or Kelabit Highlands, this beautiful place is located in the highlands of Sarawak in the north east beside the border of Kalimantan Indonesia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe two main villages in the Kelabit Highlands are Bakelalan and Bario, both at an average 1000 meters (3300 feet) above sea level which makes the overall atmosphere here very cooling. The only way to get here is via road which can take anywhere from 4-8 hours via four wheel drive (4WD) and the other faster but costlier way would be to fly in via small plane from nearby Lawas or Miri. There are no flights out of Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBakelalan was once well known for their apple farming in the 80s till late 90s and now is more of a farming community. Occupied by mostly the Lun Bawang people of Sarawak, there are various number of smaller villages and communities around here totaling around nine. Most of them with an average of 30-100 people and it is the main township of Ba'Kelalan, where the airport and homestays are located.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2A83rxmQrDQ\/VrLcQKi2VhI\/AAAAAAAA0Fg\/9kitR1rUCno\/s1600\/bakelalan-airport.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2A83rxmQrDQ\/VrLcQKi2VhI\/AAAAAAAA0Fg\/9kitR1rUCno\/s640\/bakelalan-airport.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA MasWings Twin Otter Plane makes a landing in Bakelalan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFlights that land here are pretty much subjective to the weather, meaning if it is raining heavily in Ba'Kelalan and your flight comes in, chances are the flight might turn back and head to the original airport. Flights are also twice a day on certain days of the week and the only airline that operates here is MasWings which flies in from Miri.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I visited Ba'Kelalan for the first time in my life, I took an overland 4WD journey from Miri to here and departed on a flight out. The overland journey took me a total of about six entire hours - and the best part, I sat in the back of the 4WD for the ultimate experience driving through old logging roads, plantations and through the pristine rainforest and montane terrains of interior Sarawak. While you may thing this a an amazing adventure overland, let me just share with you what one of the guides told me - Now you have finally experienced the Borneo Massage, whilst sitting in a 4WD on the old logging roads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMerarap Hot Springs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOur first stop was at a very local retreat or resort called Merarap Hot Springs which is located deep in the rainforest. A local Lun Bawang man and his wife run this beautiful place which caters mostly to locals and the only way here is again, via 4WD. Spending a night here and experiencing the natural hot spring next to a raging class four river was something out of this world. Since it was just an overnight trip, I managed to try all the different temperature hot spring pools that evening, accompanied by some cold cans of beers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxwXKu0KoMg\/VrLXA9jknRI\/AAAAAAAA0E4\/miNjlg2I9y4\/s1600\/merarap-hot-spring.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KxwXKu0KoMg\/VrLXA9jknRI\/AAAAAAAA0E4\/miNjlg2I9y4\/s640\/merarap-hot-spring.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMerarap Hot Springs, a popular local spot on the way to Bakelalan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe following day, we departed after a local breakfast prepared by the hot spring owner, had a chat with him and even met his pet baby monkey who seems to be the water pump security guard. Well, it looked like that. Anyway, our journey from Merarap Hot Springs to Ba'Kelalan was another exciting one stopping at various look out points and also a village river fish farm. Here, they rare the prized Empurau Fish which can go anywhere from RM500-600 per kilo (US$130-150) in Sarawak and RM1300-1500 (US$350-400) per kilo in Peninsular Malaysia. Talk about crazy fish prices! Till today, I have never tried the exotic Empurau Fish but on the other hand, I managed to see and touch the actual fish which was rared here in the river by the locals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBakelalan Salt Factory\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOur journey continued and a final stop at the local Bakelalan salt factory was mandatory as this was one of the homegrown products here. Yes, a salt factory! I have never been to a salt factory but this surely stirred up my curiosity on how salt was made. Walking through the open fields to a hut in the distance, I saw a huge group of people waiting there - looked more like a welcoming party. Yes, I was right, 70% of the local Ba'Kelalan people were there to greet us, from babies right till elderly folk. Even the village headman was there dressed in his best outfit. it was rarely that they received groups of people visiting them and this was special, therefore they came out in full force to welcome our group.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zGcz1_3GaIc\/VrLXFysW4nI\/AAAAAAAA0E8\/-3cXdBrgyl8\/s1600\/bakelalan-salt-factory.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zGcz1_3GaIc\/VrLXFysW4nI\/AAAAAAAA0E8\/-3cXdBrgyl8\/s640\/bakelalan-salt-factory.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESalt making process being demonstrated\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWith the welcoming protocols done, we were invited into the wooden hut to see how the famous and prized Bakelalan Salt was made from scratch. A natural salt well nearby was pumped into the hut where they boil it overnight and let it settle. They then keep stirring it on high wood fire till the water becomes crystallised salt compound. Then it is dried out and packed as natural Bakelalan salt which is sold at about RM20 per kilogram. Well, I had to buy one to support the homegrown industry and not only that, I was told by many people that the Bakelalan Salt is one of the best salts in the region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBakelalan Village\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFrom the salt factory, we headed straight into the core of Bakelalan town to the headman's home where a local and traditional Lun Bawang food spread awaited us. Just before that, a nice surprise performance by the local women where they performed a traditional Lun Bawang Dance, complete with full ethnic costumes. It was kind of unique if you ask me as having traveled all over Malaysia, this was the first time I saw a performance out in the open which was well choreographed and the best part - the dancers actually sang the tune, there was no music played at all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dK4Epkleckc\/VrLXMspnDQI\/AAAAAAAA0FA\/0AAJKy-FOzs\/s1600\/lun-bawang-people.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dK4Epkleckc\/VrLXMspnDQI\/AAAAAAAA0FA\/0AAJKy-FOzs\/s640\/lun-bawang-people.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELun Bawang ladies in traditional costumes\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter the Lun Bawang Dance, we had our special traditional lunch which I have no idea on how to explain the dishes. They were all home cooked by different families and had strange names. Some of the dishes were equally unique as I have never tried them before. Their main staple was rice therefore there was high quality Bakelalan rice (Adan Rice).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the main dish,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003ENubu 'Laya\u003C\/i\u003E, a rice wrapped in banana leaf and also the Lun Bawang rice cake or Kelupis as it is locally called was served. Chicken and fish dishes which were fried were also included alongside some local vegetables and ferns.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--MqbVHWapgM\/VrLXRXUuaAI\/AAAAAAAA0FE\/vSi-9VEEMoI\/s1600\/lun-bawang-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--MqbVHWapgM\/VrLXRXUuaAI\/AAAAAAAA0FE\/vSi-9VEEMoI\/s640\/lun-bawang-food.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EAuthentic Lun Bawang Food on the Nubu Layar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter our lunch, a cooking demonstration was conducted outdoors where this totally blew my mind away and I'm not kidding. The cooking menu of the day was Bakelalan Rice Coffee. Then I thought hard..... Coffee - Check, Rice Coffee - Confused. Seriously, I have never had or seen how rice coffee was made so this was really amazing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X0Fa2J_vqbg\/VrLj03GLvwI\/AAAAAAAA0F8\/1zscWpOVies\/s1600\/rice-coffee-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X0Fa2J_vqbg\/VrLj03GLvwI\/AAAAAAAA0F8\/1zscWpOVies\/s320\/rice-coffee-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERice Coffee\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EI paid my fullest attention to what was happening, especially on the elderly lady that was preparing this. First, they take the uncooked Adan rice and pan fry it without oil, the technique was to constantly keep the rice moving over the hot wood fire.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter about five minutes, you will see the rice browning and they continue to fry it until it becomes coffee brown or slightly burnt. Then it is removed and then a small portion is put into a cup topped up with boiling hot water.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFine, I though it was some sort of gimmick, but smelling it, it really did smell like coffee. Next was the taste test - One sip, yes, it did taste like coffee and so my friends, this was definitely a first for me as I am a total local coffee geek and the Bakelalan Rice Coffee went straight to number one in my coffee chart!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the end, I managed to get a few packets of the rice coffee to take away. Totally mind blowing if you ask me. In other words, you - the reader, should put this in your bucket list if you love all things coffee.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHomestay in Bakelalan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpending a night at the Apple Lodge next to the smallest airport in Malaysia was another exciting adventure. Not only was the temperature cooling at night, there was absolutely zero to do here once the night falls except catching a good nights sleep. The nice thing about this lodge is that is it run by a former pastor named Pak Tagal and this was Ba Kelalan's first homestay which was started back in 1997 with only 10 rooms.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XUwkTG8HBxY\/VrLXWZ7GWiI\/AAAAAAAA0FI\/o8K_GmrpHso\/s1600\/apple-lodge-bakelalan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XUwkTG8HBxY\/VrLXWZ7GWiI\/AAAAAAAA0FI\/o8K_GmrpHso\/s640\/apple-lodge-bakelalan.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe triple room at Apple Lodge in Bakelalan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe Apple Lodge in Bakelalan now has 21 rooms and it cost around RM80 for a three person room while the executive suite for two persons is priced at RM120 to RM130. Note that the place is so cooling, there is no air conditioning and hot water here. You can request for boiled water if you need. Price includes breakfast and the Ba Kelalan Airport is your main view which takes about two minutes to walk there. Since the start of the Apple Lodge, there are now around 22 homestays located at the nine villages around Bakelalan.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPa Sarui View Point Bakelalan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe following day saw our group trek up one of the hills to catch a birds eye view of Bakelalan village and having trekked many places, I have to say that this trek was pretty easy where in the beginning, you will pass through paddy fields and farm lands, exposing you to the local lifestyle and culture here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A92_wvA2E5I\/VrLXZseRsoI\/AAAAAAAA0FM\/8B7J_86ayCw\/s1600\/pa-sarui-bakelalan-view.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A92_wvA2E5I\/VrLXZseRsoI\/AAAAAAAA0FM\/8B7J_86ayCw\/s640\/pa-sarui-bakelalan-view.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of Bakelalan from Pa Sarui view point\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOnce you reach up the Pa Sarui View Point, you will be rewarded with a beautiful and stunning view of the village in the valley, provided the weather is good on that day, so it is best to start your trek in the morning. It also took about 45 minutes to trek up on a casual pace too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat to do in Bakelalan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVVs66kTzdo\/VrLcQZ1wZnI\/AAAAAAAA0Fk\/MA0NYVazo14\/s1600\/bakelalan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lVVs66kTzdo\/VrLcQZ1wZnI\/AAAAAAAA0Fk\/MA0NYVazo14\/s640\/bakelalan.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the villages seen from a distance in Bakelalan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn general, Bakelalan is perfect for those seeking the ultimate nature, outdoors and cultural experiences all in one. Technology is at its worst here so hoping for the internet is something you should leave behind. The people who live here practise a simple life with no rush and healthy living and when you come here, you should try to emulate how the lifestyle is like here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrekking\/Hiking in Bakelalan\u003C\/b\u003E - For activities in Bakelalan, there are a lot of trekking and hiking to do as you can trek or hike from village to village. This is best done with a local tour guide as you would not want to be lost here. Trails come in simple to advanced ones therefore you should enquire with the tour guides about the type you want to do.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrekking from Bakelalan to Bario\u003C\/b\u003E - There are a number of visitors who trek from Bakelalan to Bario and this takes about two to three days which is also a popular tour activity. A number of tour agents in Miri and Kuching sell these packages.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBakelalan Salt Factory Visit \u003C\/b\u003E- One of two salt factories in the Kelabit Highlands, the Bakelalan Salt Factory is a must visit to see how the salt is produced with simple methods. The other salt factory is located in Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECultural Experiences in Bakelalan\u003C\/b\u003E - Visiting the \u0026nbsp;Lun Bawang homes will introduce you to some very unique cultures where you can learn about the history of the people here. Seeing the local costumes and traditional dances are also an eye opener.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELun Bawang Food\u003C\/b\u003E - One of the unique highland cuisines is the local food here. The Lun Bawang cuisine is totally different from the local Sarawakian food therefore, it is highly recommended to try the food here, as you will be served during your stay here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENature Walks\u003C\/b\u003E - Walking around Bakelalan will expose you to a variety of flora and fauna. From seeing the local farms, paddy fields to the many birds and even buffalo's that help plow the villagers fields.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zVl_t9mcsbU\/VrLcQQKKwZI\/AAAAAAAA0Fo\/M_y47t9SGVE\/s1600\/bakelalan-airport-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zVl_t9mcsbU\/VrLcQQKKwZI\/AAAAAAAA0Fo\/M_y47t9SGVE\/s640\/bakelalan-airport-photo.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWaiting for the flight out of Bakelalan, notice the unique baggage carrier.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from Bakelalan, I also took a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/a-journey-to-bario-highlands-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ejourney to the Bario Highlands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is the twin village here in the Kelabit Highlands. In general, both villages have their own unique specialty and attraction where Bario is more well known because of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenan Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Festival which is held yearly and showcases the highland food and culture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, you can visit the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and you can also book tours to Bakelalan from most travel agents around Sarawak, namely in the cities of Kuching and Miri. Make sure you get a licensed tour guide too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce again, I have to remind you that this place is not your ordinary tourist site but more of a cultural and ecotourism destination which caters to the niche markets or those looking for something different. If you want to know what a simple lifestyle is all about, then I would highly recommend you pay a visit to Bakelalan in Sarawak Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7540734930426121924\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7540734930426121924\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7540734930426121924"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7540734930426121924"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/bakelalan-sarawak.html","title":"Bakelalan Sarawak "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9sx1OnkuYDo\/VrLW5hdiLSI\/AAAAAAAA0E0\/asBd0Wu5gUQ\/s72-c\/bakelalan-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Bakelalan, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.996851 115.62750200000005"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-21.5251835 74.31890800000005 29.5188855 156.93609600000005"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1125826780393887831"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-18T19:05:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-18T19:05:47.600+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cycling"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cycling in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cycling Tours in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Bicycle Race"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tour of Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tour of Sarawak 2016"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tour of Sarawak 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lzEaLWKoY3M\/VpzE2Ed7_DI\/AAAAAAAAz5o\/0vTdDR42fbY\/s1600\/tour-of-sarawak-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"404\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lzEaLWKoY3M\/VpzE2Ed7_DI\/AAAAAAAAz5o\/0vTdDR42fbY\/s640\/tour-of-sarawak-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ETour of Sarawak 2016\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003ETOS16\u003C\/b\u003E will be the first official cycling race in Borneo and will take place from March 16 to 20. This inaugural international cycling race is looking at attraction over 1 million people here in Borneo. The race, themed ‘Race Close To Nature’ involves nine locations around Sarawak Borneo which include Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei, Betong, Sri Aman, Serian, Sematan and Kuching.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Tour of Sarawak will involve a total distance of 787.5 kilometres, participated by 20 teams for the overall, Mountain King, Sprint King and Malaysian Rider titles respectively. As for the teams participating, Malaysia is expected to send four teams including a special team from Sarawak to compete with those from Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, Iran, South Africa, the Philippines and Hong Kong among others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-og-_ULlUbys\/VpzE-iEgF2I\/AAAAAAAAz5w\/VI9ewgxmSJM\/s1600\/le-tour-de-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-og-_ULlUbys\/VpzE-iEgF2I\/AAAAAAAAz5w\/VI9ewgxmSJM\/s640\/le-tour-de-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECyclist at one of the tours in Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sarawak bicycle race will be held over five days from Miri to Kuching spanning 814 kilometres and the Tour of Sarawak 2016 is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a 2.2 race and part of the UCI Asia Tour calendar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring this tour, the overall champion (race leader) will wear yellow jersey and King of the Mountain will use the red jersey. Sprint champion will be accorded the blue jersey while the best Malaysian rider will spot a pink jersey.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yHVN9f0i-VQ\/VpzE_od497I\/AAAAAAAAz6A\/kvsPr9IBDRE\/s1600\/tourofsarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yHVN9f0i-VQ\/VpzE_od497I\/AAAAAAAAz6A\/kvsPr9IBDRE\/s640\/tourofsarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETour of Sarawak 2016 Stages\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Miri-Bintulu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Bintulu-Sibu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Sarikei-Betong\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Sri Aman-Serian\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Serian-Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jdy6iKvhTdw\/VpzE_lqja-I\/AAAAAAAAz54\/dTnqjHJQdNw\/s1600\/tour-of-sarawak-route.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jdy6iKvhTdw\/VpzE_lqja-I\/AAAAAAAAz54\/dTnqjHJQdNw\/s400\/tour-of-sarawak-route.jpg\" width=\"282\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BFkxuuz0jgo\/VpzE-5uiUjI\/AAAAAAAAz50\/I15SJYariGA\/s1600\/tour-de-sarawak-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BFkxuuz0jgo\/VpzE-5uiUjI\/AAAAAAAAz50\/I15SJYariGA\/s400\/tour-de-sarawak-2016.jpg\" width=\"282\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe race will start from Miri and end in Kuching while the organisers anticipate a lively response from the locals and tourists, as there are various programs that we will put in place during the carnival held throughout the tour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAmong the activities are exhibitions and events by various government agencies during the tour;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Bermukun Competition\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Busking Competition\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;TOS16 Mini Race\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Jewel Kid’s Fun Race\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_RBk64A7KU\/VpzE_Oz3TfI\/AAAAAAAAz58\/a0aPOu4pWLQ\/s1600\/tour-of-sarawak-race.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_RBk64A7KU\/VpzE_Oz3TfI\/AAAAAAAAz58\/a0aPOu4pWLQ\/s640\/tour-of-sarawak-race.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Korean cycling team which raced in Malaysia previously\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAny local or international team can ask for an invitation to join the race, but only 20 shortlisted teams will be invited. Any local team wants to participate should meet MNCF requirement or contact the organisers for more information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor more information on the Tour of Sarawak 2016;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETour of Sarawak 2016 Website -\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.tourofsarawak.my\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETour of Sarawak Facebook Page -\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tourofsarawak\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Tour of Sarawak 2016 is organised by Fadz Industries Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Rakan Bestnye Sarawak or commonly known as Rakan BN Sarawak. For any cycling fans, be sure to book your transport and accommodations to the various places where the inaugural Sarawak bicycle race will take place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1125826780393887831\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1125826780393887831\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1125826780393887831"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1125826780393887831"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/01\/tour-of-sarawak-2016.html","title":"Tour of Sarawak 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lzEaLWKoY3M\/VpzE2Ed7_DI\/AAAAAAAAz5o\/0vTdDR42fbY\/s72-c\/tour-of-sarawak-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5030097000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6095663 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3068836897473874070"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-23T14:48:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-23T14:48:40.445+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Aiman Batang Ai Resort"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hotels"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Rainforest Resorts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Resorts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest Resorts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Resorts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Aiman Batang Ai Resort"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GrQozllH-X4\/Vnkrg1HLHqI\/AAAAAAAAzk0\/DS5rA6BK43I\/s1600\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aiman Batang Ai Resort Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GrQozllH-X4\/Vnkrg1HLHqI\/AAAAAAAAzk0\/DS5rA6BK43I\/s640\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Aiman Batang Ai Resort\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter years of being known as the Hilton Batang Ai Resort, a new management will be taking over this unique longhouse resort and re-branding it as \u003Cb\u003EAiman Batang Ai Resort\u003C\/b\u003E in Sarawak. In a recent briefing held in Kuala Lumpur on the 17 December 2015, a local Malaysian company called Aiman Agro Park had purchased the property from Tradewinds Hotels and Resorts tin December for an undisclosed sum and will be managing the property through its subsidiary, Planet Borneo Lodge Management from the 1 January 2016.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis unique resort property is located 250 kilometers east from Kuching city and is the only resort in the Batang Ai National Park here in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;The national park covers an area of 24 square kilometers of extensive tropical rainforest with a number or rare and protected animals surrounding the massive artificial lake created by the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d88GXgHcj-4\/VnkrtFIPqEI\/AAAAAAAAzk8\/9sExZnT1ldU\/s1600\/Aiman%2BBatang%2BAi%2BResort.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"340\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-d88GXgHcj-4\/VnkrtFIPqEI\/AAAAAAAAzk8\/9sExZnT1ldU\/s640\/Aiman%2BBatang%2BAi%2BResort.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESwimming pool at the Aiman Batang Ai Resort, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAiman Batang Ai Resort Facilities\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• 100 Longhouse-style rooms with native Borneo design and modern amenities\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Outdoor 25 meter swimming pool, spa and tennis court\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Three meeting rooms for up to 220 people\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Nanga Mepi, an ethnic Sarawak restaurant offering succulent jungle barbecues\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Aiman Batang Ai Resort staff will be kept back, along with 14 new additions, many of which are senior positions including a new general manager and a F\u0026amp;B manager. Industry rumours were stating that the property which is 20 years old, would be closed after the Hilton made their exit at the end of 2015 too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA recent check on TripAdvisor saw the latest review on the current place which stated:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E“Nice, but needs fixing up”\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe location is wonderful, as are the views, but the hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. Everything is old and on some places even rot. That being said, the rooms (that are open) are nice, the food is good and the staff very friendly and helpful.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9hokw_A-j74\/VnksOggTZ4I\/AAAAAAAAzlU\/F3_1iu2OKC8\/s1600\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-Lobby.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9hokw_A-j74\/VnksOggTZ4I\/AAAAAAAAzlU\/F3_1iu2OKC8\/s400\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-Lobby.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMain lobby of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EAiman Batang Ai Resort\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ye6N5AIzPB4\/VnksOslqVVI\/AAAAAAAAzlQ\/JUxwO5W9Otc\/s1600\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-Meeting-room.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ye6N5AIzPB4\/VnksOslqVVI\/AAAAAAAAzlQ\/JUxwO5W9Otc\/s400\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-Meeting-room.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFunction room at the resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HMLTI8ioQ1w\/VnksOt6ErpI\/AAAAAAAAzlM\/MA2dCAM1_sc\/s1600\/aiman-batang-ai-resort-room.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HMLTI8ioQ1w\/VnksOt6ErpI\/AAAAAAAAzlM\/MA2dCAM1_sc\/s400\/aiman-batang-ai-resort-room.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the rooms at the Aiman Batang Ai Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGracie Geikie, director of operations at Aiman Batang Ai Resort, said current contract rates will be honoured and maintained until March 31, 2017 as there have been many international packages sold prior to the new management taking over. As for immediate plans, the new management will give it an extensive refurbishment with minimal disturbance to guests and there will be no major construction or demolition works done during this period.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Aiman Batang Ai Resort is one of the most unique resorts in the world where it represents the traditional Iban culture and the rooms follow the centuries old Longhouse style. This resort was also featured in CNN Travel's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2015\/11\/12\/hotels\/malaysia-rainforest-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EAmazing Rainforest Resorts in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on November 2015 and also on Free Malaysia Today. It is truly a nature lovers paradise as there is nothing out there but pure flora and fauna to fall in love with.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia also visited this amazing resort back in 2009 and did an article titled \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/06\/hilton-batang-ai-longhouse-resort-at.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was received well with international travelers. We look forward to re-visiting this property again for a product update, possibly in 2016 when it is re-branded as the new\u0026nbsp;Aiman Batang Ai Resort in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3068836897473874070\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3068836897473874070\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3068836897473874070"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3068836897473874070"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/12\/aiman-batang-ai-resort.html","title":"Aiman Batang Ai Resort"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GrQozllH-X4\/Vnkrg1HLHqI\/AAAAAAAAzk0\/DS5rA6BK43I\/s72-c\/Aiman-Batang-Ai-Resort-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Aiman Batang Ai Resort. Lubok Antu, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.1526972753598115 111.94372640371091"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0891962753598114 111.86304540371091 1.2161982753598115 112.02440740371091"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3854544493604790535"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-18T16:35:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-25T16:37:07.401+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Business Events Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia MICE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MICE in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why Choose Sarawak for Business Events and MICE"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qd5rUQOLpJ4\/V0KZ1Tc_uNI\/AAAAAAAA1hA\/PvXCO4R-KAot26Emzsf_KvKrLdkfbeceQCLcB\/s1600\/business-events-mice-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qd5rUQOLpJ4\/V0KZ1Tc_uNI\/AAAAAAAA1hA\/PvXCO4R-KAot26Emzsf_KvKrLdkfbeceQCLcB\/s640\/business-events-mice-in-sarawak.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEver since boosting the tourism profile of Sarawak in the last ten years or so, many local and international corporations and businesses still do not understand the full potential of this amazing state located on the island of Borneo, and as a frequent visitor to this culturally rich state, I will share my years of experience traveling around here and also on why choose The Land of the Hornbills, Sarawak for Business Events and MICE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen you ask someone on the streets about Sarawak, the first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful rainforest that is abundant in all directions possible. Next would be the the stunning wildlife that is found in many places and it stops right there. If you are lucky, they may even mention the world class Rainforest World Music Festival as an event to attend in Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEven with the Sarawak Tourism Board running a barrage of promotions in other countries, many see this place as a pure tourism destination but much has changed over the last couple of years since The Sarawak Convention Bureau or SCB took a new approach to marketing Sarawak as a conventions and business events destination.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo those who have never set foot in Sarawak, let me just share with you that this charming state is in fact one of the most interesting and beautiful places in Malaysia to visit. Why I say this is because when you explore beyond what mainstream media or travel companies promote, you will be introduced to whole new world of adventure and excitement. Sarawak in general is actually very modern, in terms of city infrastructure and tourism facilities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uxZSmI7i6FY\/V0KadzPxH7I\/AAAAAAAA1hI\/0KzBMtlDhAYXz4ZM2TiyqS9La6iodTRfwCLcB\/s1600\/sarawak-business-events.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uxZSmI7i6FY\/V0KadzPxH7I\/AAAAAAAA1hI\/0KzBMtlDhAYXz4ZM2TiyqS9La6iodTRfwCLcB\/s640\/sarawak-business-events.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching or BCCK\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIntroduction to Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKuching is the capital of Sarawak and is also known as Cat City, simply because of the translation into the local Bahasa language where Kuching means cat. Here, you will find an interesting mixture of the old world and also new world where around Kuching main city, there are modern shopping malls, five star hotels, restaurants, cafes and bars and even a world class convention center that can accommodate up to 2000 people for banquet style and 5000 people in the main plenary hall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOver in the older part of town, you will find the old world charm of Kuching where things hardly changed, giving visitors a nostalgic experience when walking around. As the city is also divided by the mighty Sarawak River, visitors are in for a treat as there are river cruises that ferry curious tourist showcasing the once popular river life of this city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs for attractions, there are countless \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003Ethings to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, but if you are seeking that fast paced city life like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Singapore, you will not find it here. The beauty about Kuching is that it has taken its time to develop over the years but giving the best in it's city facilities. This means you will not be experiencing that rush factor that every modern city is facing, hence you can take your own sweet time to slowly discover the city, it's people, food, culture and lifestyle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKuching also is home to one of the best museums in the world, which is the Sarawak Museum that has been there since 1891 and exhibits some of the best local indigenous history, arts and crafts. Nearby, you can find the Kuching Waterfront which offers visitors a glimpse of the old colonial days. Antique shops by the many offer interesting and fascinating cultural artifacts and curios while souvenir shops sell authentic and traditional handicraft items and for cuisines, you can even sample some authentic Sarawakian local food at some of the restaurants or cafes found around the area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor nightlife, Carpenter Street in the old part of town offers a very modern but yet local concept bars and pubs that operate along the main street here. Hotels offer lounges with live bands and you can find modern coffee chains like Starbucks at most shopping malls apart from the many local and international fast food chains available there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ezTlZyR9Qc\/V0KiUeSKq5I\/AAAAAAAA1h8\/p-CbVpWuT7Mu86iZ3v--cQ9JVy9DKUcEgCLcB\/s1600\/kuching-events.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6ezTlZyR9Qc\/V0KiUeSKq5I\/AAAAAAAA1h8\/p-CbVpWuT7Mu86iZ3v--cQ9JVy9DKUcEgCLcB\/s640\/kuching-events.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKuching city during sunset - Photo by Abang Faizul Abang Rosli\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBeyond Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo see the real Sarawak, one needs to move beyond Kuching where professional tour operators or Destination Management Companies (DMC) offer all kinds of experiences ranging from traditional Longhouse visits to Wildlife Encounters. Apart from your meetings or events, special arrangements can be made to visit a traditional ethnic longhouse, see Orangutans in their natural habitat at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, explore the unique Bako National Park to see bearded pigs and the proboscis monkeys or even a round of golf at the Borneo Highlands, 1000 meters above sea level. There are even some very interesting caves located about two hours out of Kuching in an area called Bau, where you can explore them with a licensed tour guide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETransportation in Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDMC's offer all kinds of transportation facilities catering to your needs, meaning that there are private limousines, luxury vehicles, standard mini buses and even full scale luxury buses at your service. They even offer private chauffeurs and drivers for special needs, including VVIP services. For general visitors, there are taxi's available and can usually be found around taxi stands or just approach any hotel bellboy to hail one down.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEcotourism in Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best selling product for Sarawak is the fact that this place is home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world which boasts of 185 species of mammals, 530 species of birds, 166 species of snakes, 104 species of lizards, and 113 species of amphibians. For flora, there are 2,000 tree species, 1,000 species of orchids, 757 species of ferns, and 260 species of palm, offering a wonderland of ecotourism for any outdoor, wildlife or nature lover.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENiche Activities in Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile general tourism is easily found here, there are also a number of niche tourism activities available. Scuba diving is one of them where you can dive near Kuching city or even at Miri Resort City. Bird Watching in Sarawak is also a growing new niche tourism where there are specialist that offer birding tours around Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECultural exploration lets you visit some of the remote villages and towns in the highlands of Bario and Bakelalan, where traditional practices are still observed during festivals and ceremonies. Even for conservation or volunteerism, there are specialist that handle this kind of genre. All of this can easily be arranged by your tour operator in Kuching or Miri.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMeeting and Conference Facilities in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are a number of facilities that cater to meetings and conferences in Sarawak which are spread throughout the cities of Kuching, Miri and even at UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mulu National Park. A list of convention halls, hotels with conventions and meeting facilities is listed by the city below;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe capital of Sarawak and located in the south of the state and also the main gateway to other parts of Sarawak. The Kuching International Airport is also 30 minutes away from the city. Below is a list of the hotels that cater to business events.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w__s2ipPI6k\/V0KXaq4FgHI\/AAAAAAAA1gc\/q5I1D5D2yp4tSWMmvwjYfUQBylEsCxXxgCLcB\/s1600\/borneo-convention-centre-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w__s2ipPI6k\/V0KXaq4FgHI\/AAAAAAAA1gc\/q5I1D5D2yp4tSWMmvwjYfUQBylEsCxXxgCLcB\/s640\/borneo-convention-centre-kuching.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the conferences held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching or BCCK\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Convention Centre Kuching or BCCK\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 18\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlenary: 5000 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EReception: 3500 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 2000 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EExhibition Hall: 2,79 square meters\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.bcck.com.my\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPullman Hotel Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStar Rating: 5 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 389\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 10\u003Cbr \/\u003EBallroom: 3000 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 25-150 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.pullmanhotels.com\/gb\/hotel-6332-pullman-kuching\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FzU8-L-kWyU\/V0KXiV0LJ0I\/AAAAAAAA1gg\/6qtJp2U4MxsKXH56imalImWA6QcoYiikACLcB\/s1600\/kuching-hilton-function-ballroom-events.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FzU8-L-kWyU\/V0KXiV0LJ0I\/AAAAAAAA1gg\/6qtJp2U4MxsKXH56imalImWA6QcoYiikACLcB\/s640\/kuching-hilton-function-ballroom-events.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHilton Hotel Kuching function rooms\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHilton Hotel Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStar Rating: 5 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 12\u003Cbr \/\u003EBallroom: 750 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite: http:\/\/www3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/malaysia\/hilton-kuching-KUCHITW\/index.html\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JoIP_aOpo8s\/V0KXmJCrnxI\/AAAAAAAA1gk\/svYMA-Vq7eIFVp9OxIZ_KKIh0vXMrii8QCLcB\/s1600\/riverside-majestic-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JoIP_aOpo8s\/V0KXmJCrnxI\/AAAAAAAA1gk\/svYMA-Vq7eIFVp9OxIZ_KKIh0vXMrii8QCLcB\/s640\/riverside-majestic-kuching.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe function rooms at Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERiverside Majestic Hotel Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStar Rating: 4 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 241\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 14\u003Cbr \/\u003EBallroom: 1400 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 900 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.riversidemajestic.com\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMerdeka Palace Hotel Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStar Rating: 4 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 213\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 4\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 15-80 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 650 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003ENormal Rooms: 30-200 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EExecutive Board Room: 12 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.merdekapalace.com\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--4EdhB8p_7s\/V0KXpkC-hhI\/AAAAAAAA1go\/zA5gHt78I0wgAlQUsphdyi5BHAiHO5QtgCLcB\/s1600\/grand-margherita-hotel-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--4EdhB8p_7s\/V0KXpkC-hhI\/AAAAAAAA1go\/zA5gHt78I0wgAlQUsphdyi5BHAiHO5QtgCLcB\/s640\/grand-margherita-hotel-kuching.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFunction room at the Grand Margherita Hotel in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EGrand Margherita Hotel Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStar Rating: 4 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 288\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 5\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 15-80 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 200-650 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/www.grandmargherita.com\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Resort City\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KTqR3g1a2LA\/V0Kffg7wtLI\/AAAAAAAA1hg\/tOWq9fo-EUIiUedaJEGYY0sr0HsQASvnQCLcB\/s1600\/miri-city.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KTqR3g1a2LA\/V0Kffg7wtLI\/AAAAAAAA1hg\/tOWq9fo-EUIiUedaJEGYY0sr0HsQASvnQCLcB\/s640\/miri-city.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESunset in Miri City, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMiri is located in the North of Sarawak and borders the Kingdom of Brunei and Sabah, Malaysia Borneo. This developing city is also known as Miri Resort City as it is located just by the seaside and also one of the main gateways to the Mulu National Park and Niah National Park. This city is also home to the world renown Borneo Jazz Festival and also the Miri Country Music Festival which is held on a yearly basis at the ParkCity Everly Hotel and Resort.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe border to Brunei is a mere twenty minutes away while there is quite a lot of nature, adventure and ecotourism available around Miri. The Miri International Airport is only 15 minutes to the city and is about one hours flight from Kuching city or a two hour flight from Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BlGwv7uxpaY\/V0KfmQkCWpI\/AAAAAAAA1ho\/3dJDefpNrv0b5r2U01l_sWz2mrELoImDgCLcB\/s1600\/miri-marriott-resort.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BlGwv7uxpaY\/V0KfmQkCWpI\/AAAAAAAA1ho\/3dJDefpNrv0b5r2U01l_sWz2mrELoImDgCLcB\/s640\/miri-marriott-resort.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Marriott Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BlGwv7uxpaY\/V0KfmQkCWpI\/AAAAAAAA1ho\/3dJDefpNrv0b5r2U01l_sWz2mrELoImDgCLcB\/s1600\/miri-marriott-resort.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Marriott Resort \u0026amp; Spa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStar Rating: 5 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 220\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 10\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 4-300 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 600 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/myymc-miri-marriott-resort-and-spa\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPullman Miri Waterfront\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStar Rating: 5 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 328\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 6\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 28-150 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBallroom: 1230 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.accorhotels.com\/gb\/hotel-9731-pullman-miri-waterfront-\/index.shtml\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*This listing was edited and added in April 2016\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QJydA3hzoes\/V0KXuGSdSRI\/AAAAAAAA1gw\/enzLFUxlbGIlSk4lFiy8B9EtiEyVFd4ZwCLcB\/s1600\/meritz-hotel-miri-ballroom-hall.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QJydA3hzoes\/V0KXuGSdSRI\/AAAAAAAA1gw\/enzLFUxlbGIlSk4lFiy8B9EtiEyVFd4ZwCLcB\/s640\/meritz-hotel-miri-ballroom-hall.jpg\" width=\"506\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMeritz Hotel in Miri - The function rooms\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMeritz Hotel Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStar Rating: 4 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 290\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 10\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmaller Rooms: 20-300 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBanquet: 2500 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.meritzhotel.com\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-58wGRqj4Z8s\/V0KXzLNE82I\/AAAAAAAA1g0\/mvAEHOQulQUZZEV6gLOZdO6toyzueWqwQCLcB\/s1600\/imperial-palace-hotel-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-58wGRqj4Z8s\/V0KXzLNE82I\/AAAAAAAA1g0\/mvAEHOQulQUZZEV6gLOZdO6toyzueWqwQCLcB\/s400\/imperial-palace-hotel-miri.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EImperial Palace Hotel in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EImperial Palace Hotel Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStar Rating: 4 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 307\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 4\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll Rooms: 400-600 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/imperial.com.my\/miri\/imperial-palace-hotel\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMulu, Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eDEAN3VnHgw\/V0KhNNczR3I\/AAAAAAAA1h0\/p3Oy4dy5qIAvWRgk-hrO7MEE7DkGM9RHwCLcB\/s1600\/mulu-national-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eDEAN3VnHgw\/V0KhNNczR3I\/AAAAAAAA1h0\/p3Oy4dy5qIAvWRgk-hrO7MEE7DkGM9RHwCLcB\/s640\/mulu-national-park.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMulu National Park canopy walk\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M3dRnZxzh6A\/V0KXuEHRdoI\/AAAAAAAA1gs\/RvhX4v1fzAklxoLnOiPb7YAOk3A91fVVACLcB\/s1600\/mulu-marriott-ballroom-events.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EMulu is originally a Penan settlement and then turned into a national park which was then given the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 (http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1013) and houses some of the most impressive and diverse caves and rainforest in Sarawak, Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor anyone who loves the outdoors, nature and ecotourism, this is probably one of the best places in Malaysia to experience it. The best way to get here is to fly in from Kuching or Miri to the Mulu Airport in a small 72 seat turboprop plane operated by MASwings (http:\/\/www.maswings.com.my\/) which takes about an hour and this could be part of an adventure for your business events trip here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M3dRnZxzh6A\/V0KXuEHRdoI\/AAAAAAAA1gs\/RvhX4v1fzAklxoLnOiPb7YAOk3A91fVVACLcB\/s1600\/mulu-marriott-ballroom-events.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-M3dRnZxzh6A\/V0KXuEHRdoI\/AAAAAAAA1gs\/RvhX4v1fzAklxoLnOiPb7YAOk3A91fVVACLcB\/s1600\/mulu-marriott-ballroom-events.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFunction room at the Mulu Marriott Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMulu Marriott Resort \u0026amp; Spa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStar Rating: 5 Star\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 101\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeeting Rooms: 2\u003Cbr \/\u003ERooms: 10-80 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EBallroom: 150-200 pax\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/myymu-mulu-marriott-resort-and-spa\/\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l2W1K4pTGKw\/V0Kad9BTerI\/AAAAAAAA1hE\/gIdXISqPqTUIqy4RFLNSB1LSPMpbZPDiwCLcB\/s1600\/sarawak-mice-business-event.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l2W1K4pTGKw\/V0Kad9BTerI\/AAAAAAAA1hE\/gIdXISqPqTUIqy4RFLNSB1LSPMpbZPDiwCLcB\/s640\/sarawak-mice-business-event.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMICE in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPros and Cons of Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou may still be asking why choose Sarawak for business events and MICE, and let me just share with you that this unique destination offers something totally out of the ordinary compared to other cities and countries. Just take a moment and think about it - a destination so mystical and magical with so much culture and heritage to offer in a slow paced modern city. When you look at the pros and cons below, you will notice there are only a couple of negative aspects to this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPros\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFavourable exchange rates (USD$1 = RM3.80)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMICE and business events facilities and infrastructure ready\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProfessional tour companies or DMC's\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnglish language widely spoken in cities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDiversified culture and heritage discovery\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazing ecotourism experiences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnique culinary experiences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESeeing some of the world's unique animals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExploring a real 'Living Museum' at the Sarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESlow paced city lifestyle, perfect for those not in a rush\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvailability of tailor-made pre and post events for delegates and attendees\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cu\u003ECons\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESlow paced modern city\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDistances from one city to another\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yr6KInNRgtE\/V0KeasqY0rI\/AAAAAAAA1hY\/gDWjVgY3skgwnia75Mb5CIJcDDdxS6NkQCLcB\/s1600\/bcck.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yr6KInNRgtE\/V0KeasqY0rI\/AAAAAAAA1hY\/gDWjVgY3skgwnia75Mb5CIJcDDdxS6NkQCLcB\/s640\/bcck.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBCCK in an aerial view - Photo from BIP Studio\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOverall, for any corporation or company looking for something unique and different for their exhibitions, conventions or business events, Sarawak is one of the preferred and upcoming MICE destinations in this part of the world with so much unique offerings for all walks of life.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EImagine telling someone that you are going to Sarawak Borneo for a convention, seminar or meeting - It would raise interesting questions, especially when the person does not know much about this unique destination. And it does not matter if the meeting or conference is large or small as there is always enough space for any size.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information, you can visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/besarawak.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBusiness Events Sarawak or BeSarawak\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;or the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sarawakcb.com\/home\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #38761d;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarawak Convention Bureau\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E. All photos here are courtesy of the hotels, resorts and BCCK in Sarawak, otherwise credited to the photographer in each photo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EIn a short summary, with a favourable currency exchange rate, a destination filled with an assortment of culture and heritage, facilities and infrastructure that meet the international world class standards, friendly faces that give you warm Sarawakian hospitality and a whole new experience in MICE, Sarawak is now on the path to be the next business events destination in the region and possibly the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3854544493604790535\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3854544493604790535\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3854544493604790535"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3854544493604790535"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/11\/why-choose-sarawak-for-business-events.html","title":"Why Choose Sarawak for Business Events and MICE"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qd5rUQOLpJ4\/V0KZ1Tc_uNI\/AAAAAAAA1hA\/PvXCO4R-KAot26Emzsf_KvKrLdkfbeceQCLcB\/s72-c\/business-events-mice-in-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5030097000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6095663 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2990143891949981163"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-27T12:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-12T14:16:11.569+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Race in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birding Events in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birding in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birdwatching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Bird Race"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sarawak Bird Race 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pNOdmv394NY\/Vi75EElrWDI\/AAAAAAAAy8Y\/GA6AKNsQwlA\/s1600\/sarawak-bird-race-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Bird Race 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pNOdmv394NY\/Vi75EElrWDI\/AAAAAAAAy8Y\/GA6AKNsQwlA\/s640\/sarawak-bird-race-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Bird Race\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe inaugural \u003Cb\u003ESarawak Bird Race 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will take place on November 1st at the Borneo Highlands Resort, where this bird watching event is organised by the Malaysian Nature Society Kuching Branch, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Tourism of Sarawak. This one day event will see local and international participation where bird watchers and photographers will explore the area to spot birds here. The bird race in Sarawak also takes place one week after the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/borneo-bird-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Bird Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was held at the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Borneo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the Sarawak Bird Race, there will also be a\u0026nbsp;Beginners Birding Workshop, which will be held at BHR a day before the race on Oct 31 where this workshop will lead to responsible guiding of birds, thus resulting in the protection of birds and their habitats by the participating local tourist guides.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ipoY_Niw8aE\/Vi75MnrzDlI\/AAAAAAAAy8g\/_G6dzwe1vVE\/s1600\/borneo-highland-bird-race.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Borneo Bird Race 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ipoY_Niw8aE\/Vi75MnrzDlI\/AAAAAAAAy8g\/_G6dzwe1vVE\/s640\/borneo-highland-bird-race.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Highlands Bird Race 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBird watchers at Borneo Highlands Resort\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo Highlands Resort area which is part of the Penrissen Highlands, was named as an important bird area (IBA) since 2010, and is one the more accessible locations just outside of Kuching to see Sarawak’s rare and endemic birds. The area hosts several endemic and endangered species and the IBA is part of the global network created by Birdlife International.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe BHR resort also borders Kalimantan, Indonesia, at the 1,300 meter ridge that marks the international boundary between Sawarak and Indonesia. BHR is located about an hour’s drive from Kuching too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESm-stARjB4\/Vi75cA6n_CI\/AAAAAAAAy8s\/Quzp_IdhhoA\/s1600\/borneo-highlands-bird-race.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Highlands Bird Race 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ESm-stARjB4\/Vi75cA6n_CI\/AAAAAAAAy8s\/Quzp_IdhhoA\/s640\/borneo-highlands-bird-race.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Highlands Bird Race\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe carious areas of the Borneo highlands Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPR-7yuUWzc\/Vi75cJ8D-mI\/AAAAAAAAy8o\/ZOpP6TisvI0\/s1600\/borneo-highlands-resort-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Highlands Resort Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WPR-7yuUWzc\/Vi75cJ8D-mI\/AAAAAAAAy8o\/ZOpP6TisvI0\/s640\/borneo-highlands-resort-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Highlands Resort\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe main entrance up to the Borneo Highlands Resort\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFour out of the eight species of hornbills found in Sarawak (10 species are found in Malaysia) have been sighted here and for bird watchers, photographers and birders, species of birds found at\u0026nbsp;Borneo Highlands Resort\u0026nbsp;include;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Blue-banded Pitta\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Bornean Barbet\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Black Hornbill\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Bornean Falconet\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Pygmy White-eye\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Rhinoceros Hornbill\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;White-crowned Hornbill\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Wreathed Hornbill\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Omicron-Sport-Optics-364331110311778\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFqijlvzUJ4\/WE48hg_zXII\/AAAAAAAA3XI\/vqIf6peMhEIlOliUje4Lt4ht0APcVEYdQCLcB\/s1600\/omicron-binoculars-malaysia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn total, there have been 201 species recorded around here to date. Most of the birds can be seen along the forest trail that skirts the cliff, around the main resort area, the edge of the golf courses and also along the roads of the resort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are various photos taken at the Borneo Highlands Resort during the last Borneo Bird Race 2015 where Sarawak was the second destination after Sabah. The bird race ended in Brunei too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fQjD4TZDuQU\/Vi75_5LCb6I\/AAAAAAAAy88\/1-6jdD-tWEs\/s1600\/bird-watching-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Bird Watching\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fQjD4TZDuQU\/Vi75_5LCb6I\/AAAAAAAAy88\/1-6jdD-tWEs\/s640\/bird-watching-in-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Bird Watching in Sarawak\" width=\"420\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBirders looking for birds at the Borneo Highlands Resort grounds\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0QPO63Vf30U\/Vi76AEMNTkI\/AAAAAAAAy9A\/Gnis1H-_NAo\/s1600\/sarawak-bird-watchers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Birdwatchers in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0QPO63Vf30U\/Vi76AEMNTkI\/AAAAAAAAy9A\/Gnis1H-_NAo\/s640\/sarawak-bird-watchers.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Birdwatchers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBird watchers in Sarawak waiting for birds at the Borneo Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0KNHiSrhBBw\/Vi76AiaZeuI\/AAAAAAAAy9M\/0_-TZ9Ko16A\/s1600\/sarawak-bird-watching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bird Watching in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0KNHiSrhBBw\/Vi76AiaZeuI\/AAAAAAAAy9M\/0_-TZ9Ko16A\/s640\/sarawak-bird-watching.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Bird Watching\" width=\"448\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBird watchers in action at the recent Borneo Bird Race here in Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LPM_-FhDoOs\/Vi76AHLnKeI\/AAAAAAAAy9E\/oSi6GBdrSqM\/s1600\/sarawak-bird-race.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Sarawak Bird Race\" border=\"0\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LPM_-FhDoOs\/Vi76AHLnKeI\/AAAAAAAAy9E\/oSi6GBdrSqM\/s640\/sarawak-bird-race.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Bird Race Borneo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EParticipants from Taiwan in the Borneo Highlands Resort during the Bird Race in 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis birding event in Sarawak is highly recommended for anyone interested in birds or bird watching and you can bring your children to educate them about the birds, nature and also bird conservation. A positive move by the ministry and also MNS, this is also part of promoting \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/bird-watching-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ebird watching in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as a hobby, to locals and also to visitors. For more information, you can also take a look at the many \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/06\/birding-events-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBirding Events in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information and for those who want to join the bird race, you can contact the society at mnskuching@gmail.com or call Rose Au at 016-8909468 or Eddy Wong at 014-3951415. This is also the third time a bird race has been conducted here where the first was the Borneo Highlands Bird Race, the second event which was the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/borneo-bird-race-2014-video.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorrneo Bird Race 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and now the Sarawak Bird Race 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2990143891949981163\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2990143891949981163\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2990143891949981163"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2990143891949981163"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/10\/sarawak-bird-race-2015.html","title":"Sarawak Bird Race 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pNOdmv394NY\/Vi75EElrWDI\/AAAAAAAAy8Y\/GA6AKNsQwlA\/s72-c\/sarawak-bird-race-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Borneo Highlands Resort, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.1274604324874116 110.21848760078126"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0957089324874116 110.17814710078126 1.1592119324874115 110.25882810078126"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-60434038562934963"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-26T14:13:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-26T14:13:42.497+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MCMF2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri Country Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016\" border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s640\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECountry music fans take note as the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E is back for the 3rd year and will be held on February 27 here in Miri, Sarawak Borneo. The \u003Cb\u003EMCMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is also being staged at the ParkCity Everly Hotel and Resort in Miri and is organized by Planet Conventions and Events Sdn. Bhd., a local Sarawakian company who has also organized many other events and festivals here. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Miri Country Music Festival will be showcasing authentic country music bands from Nashville USA, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Miri and these bands will serenade festival goers with their rendition of rock, pop, contemporary, bluegrass and folk country tunes, something which is not easy to find nowadays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jGUrBis5Og\/VgVEUMQ3DyI\/AAAAAAAAylg\/kgOvS0BOsDI\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016 Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jGUrBis5Og\/VgVEUMQ3DyI\/AAAAAAAAylg\/kgOvS0BOsDI\/s640\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016 Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe scene at last years MCMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tentative line up of artiste and performers for #MCMF2016 are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003E2Country4Nashville\u003C\/b\u003E from USA\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ERuby Boots\u003C\/b\u003E from Australia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EOs Pombos\u003C\/b\u003E from KL, Malaysia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMountain Wind\u003C\/b\u003E from Miri, Sarawak\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003EJonathan Tse\u003C\/b\u003E from Sabah Borneo\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ELeonard and the Country Riders\u003C\/b\u003E from Singapore\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ETantowi Yahya\u003C\/b\u003E from Indonesia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLG2Y8ZTTXs\/VgVEUhGzb8I\/AAAAAAAAylo\/ca-rj0TPnpc\/s1600\/Os-Pombos-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Os Pombos 2016\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLG2Y8ZTTXs\/VgVEUhGzb8I\/AAAAAAAAylo\/ca-rj0TPnpc\/s640\/Os-Pombos-2016.jpg\" title=\"Os Pombos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysia's Os Pombos set to return to the Miri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis one-day event will also showcase music workshops, line dance sessions, a craft and food bazaar and the highlight which is the country music concert. The day’s program will begin from 2.00 pm onward with the opening of the bazaar and followed with the music workshops. The country line dance session will be held from 4.00 pm while the concert will start from 5.30 pm till late.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the country music workshop, festival goers can learn how to sing country tunes and play musical instruments. The workshops proved to be quite popular among the audience as that provide them the opportunity to get up-close with the band members.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events will once again invite other event organizers to use the festival as a venue to promote their upcoming events. The idea was introduced at the last event and it was well received with Rurum Kelabit, the ethnic highland people of Sarawak as it provides the opportunity and platform to promote its unique\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or Bario Food Festival 2016 here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6541n43xIxQ\/VgVEUVwGrsI\/AAAAAAAAylk\/qcqIGcTdnf8\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-mcmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6541n43xIxQ\/VgVEUVwGrsI\/AAAAAAAAylk\/qcqIGcTdnf8\/s640\/rani-and-westom-mcmf.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERani and Westom from Indonesia giving an exciting C\u0026amp;W set last year\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Ticket Prices\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Adults: RM80 inclusive one free beer\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Kids: RM40 (3-12 yrs) inclusive one free soft drink\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhere to buy Miri Country Music Festival Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events office (+6\u0026nbsp;082 250400)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri (+6\u0026nbsp;085 440288)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Borneo Travel and Tour Services (+6\u0026nbsp;085 414300)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Kota Kinabalu, Sabah\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAsif Pishori (+6\u0026nbsp;014 6922757)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Tickets are also available online at www.miricountrymusic.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_E6VtQnTSfY\/VgVEVaSYiAI\/AAAAAAAAyl0\/hxzrbYi7RDo\/s1600\/the-starlets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_E6VtQnTSfY\/VgVEVaSYiAI\/AAAAAAAAyl0\/hxzrbYi7RDo\/s640\/the-starlets.jpg\" title=\"MCMF 2016\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Starlets from Miri performing at last year's event\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor country music fans, this is one festival and even you do not want to miss as it is the only country music festival in Malaysia which promises an evening of non-stop music, dancing and fun. As for me the writer, I have personally been to the first two festivals and have never seen such a jovial event where guests came dressed in full attire and all that was missing were the horses.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can see photos of the last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;along with last years \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eperformers list\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Also, if you are into music festivals and events, you can check out this complete list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festival in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;See you at the Miri Country Music Festival 2016, Yee Haw!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/60434038562934963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/60434038562934963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/09\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri Country Mucis Festival 2016, Park City Everly Hotel, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.3785587 113.97497429999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.3775692 113.97371379999998 4.3795482 113.97623479999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8079888122746600454"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-25T13:07:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-04-13T13:02:16.386+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dive Sites in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Dive Sites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scuba Diving"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Dive Sites in Sarawak "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-c3tbWn-4k\/VgQdKunp4rI\/AAAAAAAAyjE\/lGg-vEpclUY\/s1600\/dive-sites-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Diving Sites\" border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-c3tbWn-4k\/VgQdKunp4rI\/AAAAAAAAyjE\/lGg-vEpclUY\/s640\/dive-sites-in-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Dive Sites in Sarawak \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are quite a number of dive sites in Sarawak which ranges all the way from the south in Kuching till the north in Miri. Most scuba divers may or may not have heard, but diving in Sarawak is one of the up and coming places due simply to the place being less dived over the years. Again, I am confident to say this as I recently did some exploration diving along the coast of Miri and found that the dive sites here are pretty amazing and beautiful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile diving in Malaysia is very popular, there are many states and locations that cater to this hobby or sport and over the years, popular places like Sabah or Perhentian Islands have been the favourites among local and international divers. Now with Sarawak emerging as one of the new players in scuba diving, you should take the time to explore some of these amazing places.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-McNjvTigyO0\/VgQdoeZ8jMI\/AAAAAAAAyjY\/Q7E64BV_gJ4\/s1600\/kuching-wreck-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuching Wreck Diving Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-McNjvTigyO0\/VgQdoeZ8jMI\/AAAAAAAAyjY\/Q7E64BV_gJ4\/s1600\/kuching-wreck-diving.jpg\" title=\"Kuching Wreck Diving\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDivers checking out a wreck around Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDive Sites in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are around 5 main dive sites in Kuching which is suitable for beginner divers where each of them requires some overland travel to the sites. There are also about three main dive operators in Kuching city, Aquabase Kuching, Premier Marine and Scuba Center and Kuching Scuba Center, all located in the city area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAmong the popular dives sites are Satang Island, Damai Area, Sempadi Island, Sematan Area and some other sites which require 90 minute boat trips. All diving needs to be booked by any of the dive centers in the main town area. Just to give you an idea, from Kuching to Damai Beach area, the journey takes about 30-45 minutes drive. From there, you will take the boat out to the dive sites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NVT0SrYXT_M\/VgQdn_XfQ6I\/AAAAAAAAyjM\/rkEp811MMb0\/s1600\/diving-kuching-sarawak-phot.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuching Diving Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NVT0SrYXT_M\/VgQdn_XfQ6I\/AAAAAAAAyjM\/rkEp811MMb0\/s640\/diving-kuching-sarawak-phot.jpg\" title=\"Diving in Kuching\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful sea slug dances in front of a scuba diver in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKuching Dive Site Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Coral reefs - 5 to 15m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Ship wrecks - 15 to 35m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Best Time to Dive - April to September\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Visibility - 5m to 25m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI was also told that there is one dive operator that operates from a resort in the west end of Kuching in Sematan area towards Talang Island on the mainland. The place is called Palm Beach Resort which offers diving based on groups and also snorkeling trips. For the non divers, there are also special trips for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/06\/talang-island-turtle-conservation.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ETurtle Conservation on Talang Island\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which I participated in 2014.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CtVPp4YBO4\/VgTTFXUU-8I\/AAAAAAAAylI\/r1nI2b8zg3M\/s1600\/kuching-dive-sties-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pulau Satang and Sempadi Island Dive Sites\" border=\"0\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CtVPp4YBO4\/VgTTFXUU-8I\/AAAAAAAAylI\/r1nI2b8zg3M\/s640\/kuching-dive-sties-map.jpg\" title=\"Satang and Sempadi Island Dive Sites\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKuching Dive Sites Map\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAbove is a dive site map of Kuching showing you Satang Islands and also Pulau Sempadi. It shows about 8 dive sites and 3 snorkeling sites but it does not show you the wreck dive sites here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8wPZz82Hnlo\/VgQdpW3fhbI\/AAAAAAAAyj0\/YEul3dCmd48\/s1600\/wreck-diving-in-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wreck Diving in Kuching Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8wPZz82Hnlo\/VgQdpW3fhbI\/AAAAAAAAyj0\/YEul3dCmd48\/s640\/wreck-diving-in-kuching.jpg\" title=\"Wreck Diving in Kuching\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDivers exploring one of the wrecks in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWreck Diving in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWreck diving in Kuching is a wonderland as there are wrecks like a submarine, cargo ships and battleships from World War 2 due to Kuching being the main target of the Japanese invasion just after Pearl Harbour. In total, there are six main wrecks to explore here with the submarine being a special trip. Below is a breakdown of what you \u0026nbsp;can expect;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FSUYeYorSiY\/VgQdpOze5FI\/AAAAAAAAyj4\/EH9y2UgdH-A\/s1600\/wreck-dive-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuching Wreck Diving Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FSUYeYorSiY\/VgQdpOze5FI\/AAAAAAAAyj4\/EH9y2UgdH-A\/s400\/wreck-dive-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Wreck Diving in Kuching \" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA diver at one of the wrecks outside of Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKatori Maru Wreck – WWII Wreck Dive\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Katori Maru is broken into separate parts and spread over a wide area with only the bow section standing as the tallest bit\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Depth – Bottom 22m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Diver Rating \u0026nbsp;– Advanced Open Water\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Interest – Historical wreck, barracuda, yellowtail snapper, teira batfish, black coral, sun coral, nudibranch and grouper\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hazard – Strong current and low visibility\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 50-75 mins\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHiyoshi Maru Wreck – (Japanese WW2 Wreck)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;The whole structure of this wreck is still intact. Under good visibility condition, it can be seen from the surface. There is good marine life living in this 130m length by 30m wide wreck\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Depth – 21m bottom – 16m deck\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Diver Rating – Advanced Open Water\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Interest – Historical wreck. Whole structure still intact. \u0026nbsp;Teira batfish, yellowtail snapper, fusilier, lobster, turtle, barracuda, rabbit fish and stingray\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hazard – Strong current and low visibility\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 60-75 mins.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESagiri Wreck – (Japanese WW2 Destroyer)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;One of the newer wrecks with most of the destroyer still intact. On the deck, the guns and ammunition can still be seen though corals have covered most of the parts. A giant grouper is occasionally spotted in the haul section\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Depth -26m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Diver Rating – Advanced Open Water\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Interest – Historical wreck, canon, guns and ammunition\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hazard – Strong current and low visibility\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xJddkvaZUgI\/VgTIn5_NXWI\/AAAAAAAAykc\/PDgtX1B6GrI\/s1600\/Dutch-Submarine-HNLMS-K-XVI-wreck-Kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dutch Submarine Wreck Kuching\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xJddkvaZUgI\/VgTIn5_NXWI\/AAAAAAAAykc\/PDgtX1B6GrI\/s1600\/Dutch-Submarine-HNLMS-K-XVI-wreck-Kuching.jpg\" title=\"Dutch Submarine K XVI Sarawak\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EA file photo of \u0026nbsp;the Dutch Submarine HNLMS K XVI which sank\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESubmarine Wreck Kuching (Dutch Submarine HNLMS K XVI)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;On 24 December 1941, A Dutch Submarine, K XVI torpedoed and sank the Japanese destroyer Sagiri; the first Allied submarine to sink a Japanese warship. A day later, the Dutch submarine was torpedoed by the Japanese submarine I-66 off Sarawak, Borneo, with all aboard killed. The wreck of K XVI was rediscovered in October 2011 by a group of recreational divers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Depth - Unknown\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Diver Rating - Advanced Open Water\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Interest - Historical and Unique\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChina Wreck – Artificial wreck\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Maximum Depth: 25m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Diver Rating: Advanced Open Water\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Interest: Artificial wreck, grouper and snapper\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hazard: Strong current and low visibility\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WNVDQKqmras\/VgQdomJCIqI\/AAAAAAAAyjg\/FzLsoofLrPg\/s1600\/sarawak-wreck-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wreck Diving in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WNVDQKqmras\/VgQdomJCIqI\/AAAAAAAAyjg\/FzLsoofLrPg\/s400\/sarawak-wreck-diving.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Wreck Diving\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDivers checking out one of the wrecks in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBarge Wreck – Commercial ship\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Maximum Depth: 30m\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Diver Rating: Advanced Open Water\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Interest: Grouper and snapper\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hazard: Strong current and low visibility\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Getting there – From Santubong with fast boat is 90 mins\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GhWNVVvPR4o\/VgQdoHhCu3I\/AAAAAAAAyjU\/a1LEGW_-Lms\/s1600\/diving-in-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GhWNVVvPR4o\/VgQdoHhCu3I\/AAAAAAAAyjU\/a1LEGW_-Lms\/s1600\/diving-in-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMarine life seen while diving in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn general, the dive operators will go on a minimum of two or four persons as you have to travel overland to Damai, Santubong or another resort where you will then go on a boat ride to your dive site. Food, drinks and refreshments are usually brought along and divers return after completing all their dives.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe trips are also weather pending therefore you should double check with the dive operator on the best time to dive in Kuching.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDive Sites in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are quite a number of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/miri-diving-sites.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Edive sites in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;where this area is one of the earliest places that have been designated as a diving destination in Sarawak. In total, there are 37 dive sites around Miri’s waters, with a visibility of 10 to 30 meters and most of them in the Sibuti Reef, just outside the main city. However, if you explore further down from Miri, there is also Patricia Reef which is still untouched and a few people have already dived there, with amazing results.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DKiD-ogke_A\/VgQdnwK_PaI\/AAAAAAAAyjQ\/mg98M3zyaZE\/s1600\/kuching-diving-sites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Diving Sites\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DKiD-ogke_A\/VgQdnwK_PaI\/AAAAAAAAyjQ\/mg98M3zyaZE\/s400\/kuching-diving-sites.jpg\" title=\"Dive sites in Sarawak Borneo\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EThere are two dive operators in Miri which are Coco Dive, the pioneer, and Hoopa Dive which started operations in mid 2015. Both have experienced dive masters, instructors and are professional with their own dive boats.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoco Dive\u003C\/b\u003E is located in Miri city on the main Jalan Miri-Pujut near the Dynasty Hotel and comes as a full package with rooms, a restaurant and convenient shop all in one.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;roboto\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; line-height: 16px;\"\u003ETel: +60 85-417 053\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHoopa Dive\u003C\/b\u003E is located at the Food Court along Jalan Tanjung Lobang or Taman Selera Tanjung Lobang where the KFC and Pizza Hut is located. Another landmark is just near the Marriott Miri Hotel and Resort.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026quot;roboto\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; line-height: 16px;\"\u003ETel:\u0026nbsp;+60 13-573 8880\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Visibility in Miri - 10 to 30 meters\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Best time to dive in Miri - March till September\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;What to see while diving in Miri - Cuttlefish, rays, whale shark, nudi branches, all kinds of corals\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Nearest Dive Site from Miri - 15 minutes boat ride\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Dive Packages in Miri - RM615 to RM1,000 per person\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Divers per boat - per day: 16 divers max\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere is also a Live On Board Dive Boat which is operated by Hoopa Dive Center, but they may only be offering it to visitors towards the end of 2015. It is not too big but it can take a group of 8-10 people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is something very interesting as there is one beautiful dive site in Miri called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luconia_Shoals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ELuconia Shoals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is about 2-3 hours away from the main land. It is commonly called Luconia dive site by the locals and is one of the much talked about diving sites in Miri. I have not dived here to date and plan to do so as those who have dived there have stated that it is one of the most beautiful dive sites in the region.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ds1Qhtz_CO8\/VgTOdrB5LJI\/AAAAAAAAyks\/gXaxFhEb6b4\/s1600\/coco-dive-boat-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coco Dive Boat Miri\" border=\"0\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ds1Qhtz_CO8\/VgTOdrB5LJI\/AAAAAAAAyks\/gXaxFhEb6b4\/s640\/coco-dive-boat-miri.jpg\" title=\"Coco Dive Boat\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Coco Dive Boat in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C8pTtqvWYQ0\/VgTOdpgJg9I\/AAAAAAAAykw\/E7WqdJtiKOo\/s1600\/hoopa-dive-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hoopa Dive Center Miri Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-C8pTtqvWYQ0\/VgTOdpgJg9I\/AAAAAAAAykw\/E7WqdJtiKOo\/s640\/hoopa-dive-miri.jpg\" title=\"Hoopa Dive Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Hoopa Dive boat in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERead more about my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ediving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from my previous article where I have visited some of these dive sites twice in the last year. In 2015, I did the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/08\/sarawak-adventure-dive-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Adventure Dive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is a product from Tourism Malaysia Sarawak to promote scuba diving here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWreck Diving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMiri also offers wreck diving where there are a total of 5 shipwreck dive spots in the main Sibuti Reef area. Among the most beautiful of them are the artificial reefs named the Kenyalang Wreck, which was a joint development by Shell and Petronas from 7 years ago.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMost of the wreck diving in Miri requires advance open water certification as the wrecks lie pass 25 meters deep. Both dive operators are equipped for all kinds of divers therefore you can contact them for any special arrangements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou should take note that the once you go out to the dive sites, you will only return after you have completed your dives. Food and refreshments are usually prepared and at times, the dives may be weather pending. Please check with the operator about this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWp9g5DN3Yc\/VgQdoiIVljI\/AAAAAAAAyjc\/1XgPHvOH6ac\/s1600\/sarawak-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving Photo in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-kWp9g5DN3Yc\/VgQdoiIVljI\/AAAAAAAAyjc\/1XgPHvOH6ac\/s400\/sarawak-diving.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Diving Photo\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Nudibranch seen at one of the dive sites in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAll photos here are taken from Premier Marine \u0026amp; Scuba Center, Sarawak Tourism Board and Malaysia Asia. The are actual photos taken around Kuching and Miri to show you the real photos here and not stock photos.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs I dive quit a bit, my next objective is to dive around Kuching and also to explore Patricia Reef which is south of Miri nearer to Bintulu and of course, to dive at Luconia Shoals our of Miri. I have heard so much about these places and it would be really nice to experience it first hand, and when I do, you are assured of some updates.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECurrently, both tourism boards, Sarawak Tourism Board and Tourism Malaysia Sarawak are actively promoting diving in Sarawak as statistics show that there are easily over 2 million divers from the Southeast Asia region, not including the greater Asia region. For further enquiries, you can contact either of them for more information about the dive sites in Sarawak.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8079888122746600454"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8079888122746600454"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/09\/dive-sites-in-sarawak.html","title":"Dive Sites in Sarawak "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-c3tbWn-4k\/VgQdKunp4rI\/AAAAAAAAyjE\/lGg-vEpclUY\/s72-c\/dive-sites-in-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5030097000000007 105.19563869999995 5.6095663 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4902962511253886212"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-25T12:49:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-25T12:49:55.979+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scuba Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tourism Malaysia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7nLvauhZbQU\/VdsW2lKfKCI\/AAAAAAAAyNU\/pgZwz5e32t0\/s1600\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7nLvauhZbQU\/VdsW2lKfKCI\/AAAAAAAAyNU\/pgZwz5e32t0\/s640\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ESarawak Adventure Dive 2015\u003C\/b\u003E seminar is now running for the third consecutive year since starting in 2013 and this time around, Tourism Malaysia Diving Ambassador Clement Lee was in Miri to share his experiences about diving around Sarawak among other invited guests and speakers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Adventure Dive is also organised by Tourism Malaysia Sarawak where the objective is to help make Sarawak the next diving haven. The state-level launching of the “Sarawak Adventure Dive” 2015 was officiated by Tourism Malaysia’s Director of Domestic Promotion Division Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof at the Imperial Hotel in Miri, Sarawak on the 20th August, 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gxejQVL1e7M\/VdsaDL1I2HI\/AAAAAAAAyPg\/AoTIGActUvc\/s1600\/tourism-malaysia-sarawak-dive-expo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Tourism Dive Expo\" border=\"0\" height=\"464\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gxejQVL1e7M\/VdsaDL1I2HI\/AAAAAAAAyPg\/AoTIGActUvc\/s640\/tourism-malaysia-sarawak-dive-expo.jpg\" title=\"Tourism Malaysia Sarawak Dive Expo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003ETourism Malaysia Sarawak, Sarawak Tourism Board, Tourism Malaysia staff with Clement and Amin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt this years event, a total of 30 divers comprising dive operators, travel agents, hoteliers and media from all over the country, as well as Miri-based tourism industry players were invited to experience the diving activities in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBefore the seminar, media representatives, dive speakers, invited guests and Clement Lee had participated in a specially organised diving activity at various dive sites in Miri. Beginner or Open Water Divers were introduced to the beautiful Siwa Reef and Anemone Garden while advanced divers were treated to some spectacular diving at the Santak and Batu Belais dive sites.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JWYXPcoTsE0\/VdsZ_CEeokI\/AAAAAAAAyOI\/6OQrWquQMVY\/s1600\/iskandar-mirza.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iskandar Mirza Tourism Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JWYXPcoTsE0\/VdsZ_CEeokI\/AAAAAAAAyOI\/6OQrWquQMVY\/s640\/iskandar-mirza.jpg\" title=\"Iskandar Mirza\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMr.Iskandar Mirza, the Director of Domestic Promotions Diversion, Tourism Malaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAlso present in this seminar organised by Tourism Malaysia Sarawak is PADI Course Director Clement Lee, President Malaysia Scuba Diving Association Amin Mustapha and Sarawak Forestry Corporation Marine Biologist James Bali.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDuring the opening ceremony of Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015, Iskandar Mirza urged that this program is in line with Tourism Malaysia's goal to increase awareness on niche tourism products, especially diving which was promoted extensively in the past few years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZYiqn6Iax0\/VdsZ9iBp9RI\/AAAAAAAAyNw\/d2jArAmwYJQ\/s1600\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZYiqn6Iax0\/VdsZ9iBp9RI\/AAAAAAAAyNw\/d2jArAmwYJQ\/s640\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEn.Sallahuddin, En.Iskandar together with invited guests and speakers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe Sarawak Adventure Dive is also in line with the recently launched new domestic travel campaign called ‘\u003Cb\u003ECuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Dekat Je\u003C\/b\u003E’ to encourage more Malaysians to travel nearby places in the country for their weekend getaway especially with the local public holidays falling on Fridays and Mondays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oHlFqsz7_Kc\/VdsZ8zrPyoI\/AAAAAAAAyNg\/QNSEhkhEVl0\/s1600\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015 Miri\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oHlFqsz7_Kc\/VdsZ8zrPyoI\/AAAAAAAAyNg\/QNSEhkhEVl0\/s640\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-miri.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015 \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Adventure Dive 2015 Banner\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESarawak Adventure Dive 2015 Photos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow are various photos taken during the event, media briefing and welcome dinner for the media, speakers, tour agents and invited guests. The main event was held at Miri's outstanding hotel and shopping mall, the Imperial Hotel Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R2_DLetffUk\/VdsaCD9lxgI\/AAAAAAAAyPI\/kvfmTqJdz3o\/s1600\/sarawak-dive-2015-tm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Director of Tourism Malaysia Sarawak, En.Salahuddin\" border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-R2_DLetffUk\/VdsaCD9lxgI\/AAAAAAAAyPI\/kvfmTqJdz3o\/s640\/sarawak-dive-2015-tm.jpg\" title=\"Tourism Malaysia Sarawak En.Salahuddin\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDirector of Tourism Malaysia Sarawak, En.Salahuddin with his opening speech\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wixISaSp0bk\/VdvsbVW5odI\/AAAAAAAAyQE\/i1H5-ieZbMY\/s1600\/clement-lee.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Clement Lee Borneo Divers\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wixISaSp0bk\/VdvsbVW5odI\/AAAAAAAAyQE\/i1H5-ieZbMY\/s640\/clement-lee.jpg\" title=\"Clement Lee\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClement Lee, Malaysia's Diving Ambassador\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xag183qcNoM\/VdvsrI4_gWI\/AAAAAAAAyQM\/5ACLrV4W3O4\/s1600\/amin-sea-monkey.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Amin from Sea Monkey\" border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xag183qcNoM\/VdvsrI4_gWI\/AAAAAAAAyQM\/5ACLrV4W3O4\/s640\/amin-sea-monkey.jpg\" title=\"Amin Sea Monkey\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAmin Mustapha from Sea Monkey giving his presentation\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8sBwa5SYBnA\/VdsZ_NXsRsI\/AAAAAAAAyOM\/W8QSnvH_jEY\/s1600\/james-bala-sarwak-forestry.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"James Bali from Sarawak Forestry\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8sBwa5SYBnA\/VdsZ_NXsRsI\/AAAAAAAAyOM\/W8QSnvH_jEY\/s640\/james-bala-sarwak-forestry.jpg\" title=\"James Bali Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJames Bali from Sarawak Forestry speaks about their role in Marine Conservation\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cpPGDM-3pnc\/VdsaBDhzwjI\/AAAAAAAAyO0\/E3TketQDIX4\/s1600\/sarawak-adventure-dive-seminar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Event\" border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cpPGDM-3pnc\/VdsaBDhzwjI\/AAAAAAAAyO0\/E3TketQDIX4\/s640\/sarawak-adventure-dive-seminar.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Seminar\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EL-R: Amin, Clement and En.Salahuddin during the seminar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5cnMlbEGHoE\/VdsaAAWgBSI\/AAAAAAAAyOY\/3c8it6yRuUE\/s1600\/malaysia-scuba-diving-statistics-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Scuba diving statistics in Malaysia 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"458\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5cnMlbEGHoE\/VdsaAAWgBSI\/AAAAAAAAyOY\/3c8it6yRuUE\/s640\/malaysia-scuba-diving-statistics-2015.jpg\" title=\"Malaysia scuba diving statistics 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysia scuba diving statistics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7JaU-lyPB3w\/VdsZ8712WyI\/AAAAAAAAyNk\/_oSoz4Uq5FU\/s1600\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-guests.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Photos\" border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7JaU-lyPB3w\/VdsZ8712WyI\/AAAAAAAAyNk\/_oSoz4Uq5FU\/s640\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-guests.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Miri \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESouvenir presentation after the seminar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QRYlJwBxRo\/VdsZ9-nODwI\/AAAAAAAAyN0\/Ua2-on_BX-A\/s1600\/clement-lee-sallahuddin.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Clement Lee Diver\" border=\"0\" height=\"510\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QRYlJwBxRo\/VdsZ9-nODwI\/AAAAAAAAyN0\/Ua2-on_BX-A\/s640\/clement-lee-sallahuddin.jpg\" title=\"Clement Lee Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClement Lee and En.Salahuddin\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsNWLHpWyIY\/VdsZ843kjJI\/AAAAAAAAyNo\/j_tQ4beLAe0\/s1600\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-speakers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015 Speakers\" border=\"0\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MsNWLHpWyIY\/VdsZ843kjJI\/AAAAAAAAyNo\/j_tQ4beLAe0\/s640\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-speakers.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Speakers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EL-R: Johnny (PADI SEA), Amin (President Malaysia Scuba Diving Association), James Bali (Sarawak Forestry), Clement Lee (Ambassador) \u0026amp; Zaifri Husin (Director JKKN)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_o2HSL_rgFQ\/VdsZ-MXrcnI\/AAAAAAAAyN4\/Wus3yJLhZw0\/s1600\/coco-dive-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Co Co Dive Miri\" border=\"0\" height=\"474\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_o2HSL_rgFQ\/VdsZ-MXrcnI\/AAAAAAAAyN4\/Wus3yJLhZw0\/s640\/coco-dive-miri.jpg\" title=\"Coco Dive Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoco Dive members doing the scuba diving sign up for the media and speakers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9O7Z0rWxdZM\/VdsaCIVl1TI\/AAAAAAAAyPQ\/ngYOcThf8sw\/s1600\/sarawak-miri-dive-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9O7Z0rWxdZM\/VdsaCIVl1TI\/AAAAAAAAyPQ\/ngYOcThf8sw\/s640\/sarawak-miri-dive-2015.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInvited Guests, Speakers and Tourism Malaysia Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--XMPYMQxYk8\/VdsaCrVyRsI\/AAAAAAAAyPU\/GJeot7acasI\/s1600\/tourism-malaysia-diving-uni.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--XMPYMQxYk8\/VdsaCrVyRsI\/AAAAAAAAyPU\/GJeot7acasI\/s640\/tourism-malaysia-diving-uni.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETourism Malaysia, Sarawak Tourism Board and members of the media\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcivYf7IiFg\/VdsZ-1pi9ZI\/AAAAAAAAyOU\/IHrHorQlsKg\/s1600\/coco-dive-team.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coco Dive Team Miri\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xcivYf7IiFg\/VdsZ-1pi9ZI\/AAAAAAAAyOU\/IHrHorQlsKg\/s640\/coco-dive-team.jpg\" title=\"Coco Dive Team\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Coco Dive Team\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEWRAMMA76Y\/VdsaBBOYVHI\/AAAAAAAAyOw\/R5zy81atqWc\/s1600\/sad-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive Miri 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEWRAMMA76Y\/VdsaBBOYVHI\/AAAAAAAAyOw\/R5zy81atqWc\/s640\/sad-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Adventure Dive\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Adventure Dive\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Adventure Dive 2014\/15 package was first unveiled during the Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Travel Fair at Mid Valley shopping centre on 8th August 2014. Tourism Malaysia collaborated with four local tour agencies to produce the dive packages. They consist of the Borneo Exploration Tours \u0026amp; Travel Services and CPH Travel Agencies in Kuching, and Minda Nusantara Tour \u0026amp; Travel Agencies and Planet Borneo Tours \u0026amp; Travel Services in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is the third year that \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is being promoted and many may not know that Miri is one of the new diving destinations here simply due to the untouched beautiful marine and coral life here. There are wrecks, reefs and beautiful underwater landscape which is suitable for open water and advanced divers. There are over 20 dive sites and two main dive operators here where Coco Dive being the pioneer operator who also participated in the Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015 here in Miri.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4902962511253886212\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4902962511253886212\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4902962511253886212"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4902962511253886212"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/08\/sarawak-adventure-dive-2015.html","title":"Sarawak Adventure Dive 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7nLvauhZbQU\/VdsW2lKfKCI\/AAAAAAAAyNU\/pgZwz5e32t0\/s72-c\/Sarawak-Adventure-Dive-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-166215958740956670"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-09T16:40:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-09T16:40:31.343+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RWMF 2015 Photos"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Music Festival 2015 Photos\" border=\"0\" height=\"454\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s640\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Photos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe 18th RWMF 2015 started with an amazing ethnic performance where a traditional Miring Ceremony was performed on stage from the Sarawak Cultural Village staff. This was something different compared to the usual traditional chanting which was done half way throughout day one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's lineup also included some pretty amazing artist and performers where for day one, Sangpuy, a Taiwanese ethnic musician opened the festival with his traditional music from his homeland in the Southeast of Taiwan in the Taitung area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5H00HQK3Fs\/VccOZ0sD-bI\/AAAAAAAAx9g\/UZMN2IoC4ao\/s1600\/miring-ceremony-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miring Ceremony Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"412\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5H00HQK3Fs\/VccOZ0sD-bI\/AAAAAAAAx9g\/UZMN2IoC4ao\/s640\/miring-ceremony-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Miring Ceremony\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe miring ceremony opening the RWMF2015 on day 1\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-enrPxq9uLzY\/VccOYXFMd5I\/AAAAAAAAx9Y\/ghDawHoVEsE\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-images.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Music Festival Crowd 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-enrPxq9uLzY\/VccOYXFMd5I\/AAAAAAAAx9Y\/ghDawHoVEsE\/s640\/RWMF-2015-images.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Crowd\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe crowd on day 1 of the RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis was followed by a jaw-dropping performance by Kobagi Kecak from Bali where they did the Kecak ritual performance minus any instruments. Having seen the Kecak in Bali before, this one here was totally different and had the crowd plus the media in awe with their unique performance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVPxUogyxgI\/VccOiMyNnSI\/AAAAAAAAx-U\/rNBf7Zl6Oxk\/s1600\/sangpuy-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy from Taiwan\" border=\"0\" height=\"460\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVPxUogyxgI\/VccOiMyNnSI\/AAAAAAAAx-U\/rNBf7Zl6Oxk\/s640\/sangpuy-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from Taiwan plays ethnic Taiwanese music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe following act was a Cajun Band called Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band all the way from Australia and New Zealand who got the crowd moving and dancing. The night soon got into a more upbeat mood when Tunisian band Bargou 08 played a unusual cultural mix modern set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are various photos taken during the first day of the Rainforest World Music Festival here in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2cnuGZ1kxrQ\/VccOTpWZL-I\/AAAAAAAAx9I\/UGJWnAoySPc\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak from Bali in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2cnuGZ1kxrQ\/VccOTpWZL-I\/AAAAAAAAx9I\/UGJWnAoySPc\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Pictures.jpg\" title=\"Kobagi Kecak at Rainforest Music Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKobagi Kecak from Bali\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aunKBHfHTx8\/VccOccksc6I\/AAAAAAAAx94\/KaEDNZYpNFk\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-p.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aunKBHfHTx8\/VccOccksc6I\/AAAAAAAAx94\/KaEDNZYpNFk\/s640\/rainforest-music-festival-p.jpg\" title=\"Kobagi Kecak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAn incredible performance from Kobagi Kecak during the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUmNesrp4H8\/VccObjG54ZI\/AAAAAAAAx9s\/-y1uWgJ2rAI\/s1600\/rainforest-festival-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band at Rainforest Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUmNesrp4H8\/VccObjG54ZI\/AAAAAAAAx9s\/-y1uWgJ2rAI\/s640\/rainforest-festival-photos.jpg\" title=\" Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELe Blanc Bros plays the 3rd set on day 1\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_HHVBCUFt1s\/VccObJzOiuI\/AAAAAAAAx9k\/0vD-YZ-xxa8\/s1600\/Sangpuy-RWMF2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy at Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_HHVBCUFt1s\/VccObJzOiuI\/AAAAAAAAx9k\/0vD-YZ-xxa8\/s640\/Sangpuy-RWMF2015.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy Taiwan\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETaiwanese ethnic performer, Sangpuy on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVUA3WzP1wc\/VccOiDVc0ZI\/AAAAAAAAx-Q\/JdEbQ78tUf4\/s1600\/rwmf2015-pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Guests\" border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVUA3WzP1wc\/VccOiDVc0ZI\/AAAAAAAAx-Q\/JdEbQ78tUf4\/s640\/rwmf2015-pictures.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Visitors\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVisitors taking video during the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mhK1WQFyKLA\/VccOVtXOc1I\/AAAAAAAAx9Q\/p_z2w4-ISxM\/s1600\/RWMF-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mhK1WQFyKLA\/VccOVtXOc1I\/AAAAAAAAx9Q\/p_z2w4-ISxM\/s640\/RWMF-photos.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photos \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnother view of the crowd on the first day of the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvrN0EynVXU\/VccOj4rt1EI\/AAAAAAAAx-g\/YdC_xZq9V0s\/s1600\/sangpuy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy at RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvrN0EynVXU\/VccOj4rt1EI\/AAAAAAAAx-g\/YdC_xZq9V0s\/s640\/sangpuy.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy impresses the crowd with his unique music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5v781BPFTw\/VccOg4v2x-I\/AAAAAAAAx-k\/3H8MvV6rEAI\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iban Girls Photos \" border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5v781BPFTw\/VccOg4v2x-I\/AAAAAAAAx-k\/3H8MvV6rEAI\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-photos.jpg\" title=\"Iban Girls\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIban girls in traditional attire for the opening of the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe night ended with a returning band - Shooglennifty, who was also celebrating their 25th year anniversary and here at the RWMF 2015. Overall, the mood and feel of the festival was in full swing this year compared to the previous years as the crowd was quite huge on the first day and there were more families seen here as well. More to come for day two and three and hope you enjoyed my RWMF 2015 Photos. Any comments, please feel free to leave them in the comment form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/166215958740956670\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=166215958740956670\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/166215958740956670"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/166215958740956670"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/08\/rwmf-2015-photos.html","title":"RWMF 2015 Photos"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s72-c\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Damai beach, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7473086 110.3095485"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-23.7747259 69.0009545 27.2693431 151.6181425"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7586712010449096468"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-21T17:24:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-21T17:24:34.203+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RWMF 2015 Performers List "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Bands Performers List \" border=\"0\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s640\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Performers List \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ERWMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will be taking place this \u003Cb\u003E7-9 August\u003C\/b\u003E at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching and this is also the 18th year for the world renown Rainforest World Music Festival. Do you also know that every year, more and more new international and local acts are brought in to perform to world music lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnd for this year's RWMF 2015, the list of performers or artist is pretty amazing with some rare and unique groups performing on stage. In total, there will be 24 different performers throughout the three day festival here. One to look out for is our own Malaysian Mah Meri ethnic group, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country and very little known about them. Other highlights would also be the Ndima, a rare pygmy tribe from Congo, Africa and a Kecak group from Bali, Indonesia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1DA2bkzc2g\/VaUMH_N1pLI\/AAAAAAAAxis\/irryR4rE634\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Performers 2015  \" border=\"0\" height=\"456\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1DA2bkzc2g\/VaUMH_N1pLI\/AAAAAAAAxis\/irryR4rE634\/s640\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" title=\"2015 RWMF Performers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESome of the 2015 RWMF Performers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EList of \u003Cb\u003ERWMF 2015 Performers\u003C\/b\u003E in alphabetical order are;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1Drum.org (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1Drum.org is a wonderful celebration of rhythm and spontaneous percussive beats; where everyone, young and old are invited to participate in a musical experience that is second to none. 1Drum Circle is a great way to meet like-minded people and an opportunity to reconnect with your inner rhythm. Drums will be provided for 100 pax per session.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlaverdi (Georgia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe four-piece ensemble Alaverdi from Georgia has specialised in the traditional Georgian folk music and church chants which are hailed as one of the most unique musical traditions around the world. Performing on the most traditional folk instruments, such as string, wind and percussion instruments, the band brings back the original sound of Georgian music and creates a mystical atmosphere.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w2CJBtG6icY\/VaiH_5Kmq3I\/AAAAAAAAxqI\/2McIqabfxpQ\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Bargou08.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Bargou 08 \" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w2CJBtG6icY\/VaiH_5Kmq3I\/AAAAAAAAxqI\/2McIqabfxpQ\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Bargou08.jpg\" title=\"Bargou 08 RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBargou 08 from Tunesia at the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBargou 08 (Tunisia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band BARGOU 08 from Tunisia brings back the almost forgotten music of a region in the north west of the country which is isolated between the mountains and the Algerian border. Their music is the gateway to old Tunisian traditions and stories which are embedded in the lyrics, the melody and the dance.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECulture Shot aka La La Li La Tam Pong (Penang, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis six-headed band from Penang, Malaysia, combines different musical traditions and instruments into a multiracial music style based on old Hokkien music. Using instruments such as Er-hu, Lang Tin Tang, Rebana, Gongs and a Gendang, they mix sounds from different regions and create a new sound representing the diversity of their country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDriss El Maloumi (Morocco)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe talented artist from Agadir, Morocco, mixes Arabic music with classical Western music and has not only worked with various famous musicians from all over the world such as Montserrat Figueiras or Omar Bashir, but also composed music for shows and films such as “La Source Des Femmes”. In 2013 Driss El Maloumi released his album “Makan” which he recorded in a trio with two percussionists Said El Maloumi and Lahoucine Baquir.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g4k4HICKkRg\/VaiHc3w6dwI\/AAAAAAAAxqA\/bUi3aqSHj8M\/s1600\/Enkh-Jargal-RWMF.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Enkh Jargal\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g4k4HICKkRg\/VaiHc3w6dwI\/AAAAAAAAxqA\/bUi3aqSHj8M\/s640\/Enkh-Jargal-RWMF.jpg\" title=\"Enkh Jargal RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnkh Jargal or EPI from Mongolia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnkh Jargal Danfarvaanchig aka EPI (Mongolia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEpi is a Mongolian Moorin Hoor (Horse Fiddle), a traditional Mongolian instrument, player who grew up in the countryside and is therefore deeply rooted into the traditional and nomadic way of life that his people live in Mongolia. He studied the Moorin Hoor at the Music-Conservatorium of Ulaanbaatar and has performed all over the world and also on TV to bring back the awareness towards Mongolian traditional music.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHarubee (Maldives)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHarubee is 16 young men exploding with energy. Boduberu music evolved from the 11th century, brought in from the sailors traveling from parts of Africa. It is the relief found in dance for the common people. The songs are about everyday life, often heavy with satire. The drumming and dancing are frenetic, crescendo-ing into immense passionate climaxes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKapela Maliszow (Poland)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKapela Maliszów is a family band of three members, led by the multi-instrumentalist Jan Malisz and inspired by the traditional music of Beskid Niski and Pogorze in South Poland. Their instruments have been played by family members since the early 20th century and they have won a variety of prizes playing folk songs and dance music from Gorlice County using their traditional instruments (violin, basolia and drum).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKenwy Yan-Qin Ensemble (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe yangqin or the hammered dulcimer of China originally came from Persia, and it’s characterised for its bright tones yet extreme expressive range. Ken Wy is a master at this instrument and has established a Music \u0026amp; Arts Academy in Kuching. He brings an impressive ensemble of yangqins and percussion to the festival playing a range of traditional Chinese songs.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfIW4yvKGBc\/VaiDn-pUxzI\/AAAAAAAAxpc\/N8yUVhtDiAI\/s1600\/Kobagi-Kecak-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfIW4yvKGBc\/VaiDn-pUxzI\/AAAAAAAAxpc\/N8yUVhtDiAI\/s640\/Kobagi-Kecak-RWMF-2015.jpg\" title=\"Kobagi Kecak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKobagi Kecak from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKobagi Kecak (Bali, Indonesia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe sixteen headed band Komunitas Badan Gila was formed in 2008 in Bali, Indonesia and has developed a special performance style they call Angga Suara Murti, which is a mixture between Balinese masked dance, puppetry, the processional ensemble balaganjur and contemporary music. Kobagi combines the western body percussion with Balinese music using their own bodies as primary instruments accompanied by stamping tubes made of bamboo.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKobo Town (Trinidad\/Tobago)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKobo Town was founded by the Trinidadian Drew Gonsalves, who spent half of his childhood in Canada and was inspired by Calypso music from early age and consists of a few Trini expats from Toronto and some of Gonsalves’ old band members. Since feeling a strong boundary towards his home country Trinidad, he has developed a unique calypso style inspired by Jazz, Funk and Disco music as well as other elements which he performs with his band to bring back the old sounds of Caribbean music.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKorrontzi (Spain)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Spanish band Korrontzi has specialised in traditional Basque music merging with music styles from different cultures and countries such as Flamenco, Fandango, Portugese fado, arin-arin, Italian sounds and others. They have reached no. 6 in the “European World Music Charts” and have gained international fame.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--OSUN0XSDaI\/VaUMIxJElCI\/AAAAAAAAxi4\/kyse8CaAAJ0\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Solomon Lan E Tuyang\" border=\"0\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--OSUN0XSDaI\/VaUMIxJElCI\/AAAAAAAAxi4\/kyse8CaAAJ0\/s640\/rwmf-2015-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Lan E Tuyang\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESolomon from Lan E Tuyang\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELan E Tuyang (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELead by Sarawakian Mathew Ngau, the master sape player and story teller, this band has been touring Europe several times in the last couple of years. Mathew Ngau Jau, leader of Lan E Tuyang, has been playing the sape or the boat shaped lute of Sarawak since he was little. \u0026nbsp;This is music of the Kenyah from the Orang Ulu tribe in Sarawak – the lonely strains of the boat lute with the dances of the warriors.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELe Blanc Bros Cajun Band (Australia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis Australian band performs the music and language of the Cajuns which traditionally comes from southern Louisiana and is a popular dance music with French influence. This would be an interesting act to catch for those who love traditional Cajun music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELindigo (Reunion Island)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band members of Lindigo from Reunion Island have always felt passionate about the traditional Maloya music and dance, characterised by complicated percussion rhythms. Their lyrics tell Reunion’s symbolic stories of complex sentiments and personal experiences which the band spreads by performing all over the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0p5x0mwkurY\/VaiDn9_N9oI\/AAAAAAAAxpY\/SK5Wi2la9ls\/s1600\/mah-meri-rwmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Mah Meri Performers\" border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0p5x0mwkurY\/VaiDn9_N9oI\/AAAAAAAAxpY\/SK5Wi2la9ls\/s640\/mah-meri-rwmf.jpg\" title=\"Mah Meri at RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMah Meri from Selangor, Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMah Meri (Selangor, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Orang Asli are the indigenous people from Peninsular Malaysia who have been living there since even before 1000 BC. They were traditionally animists led by their shamans, and the Mah Meri show their reverence for this from their carvings of spirit animals. They come to the festival with their fearsome masks, log drums, ladies in mengkuang skirts, and bring with them the ancient rites and folklore that they still maintain in their community in Carey Island.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c1sbfE2sR4w\/VaiGXdEE0EI\/AAAAAAAAxps\/elUwg4K4wy4\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Ndima.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ndima at RWMF\" border=\"0\" height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c1sbfE2sR4w\/VaiGXdEE0EI\/AAAAAAAAxps\/elUwg4K4wy4\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Ndima.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Ndima \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENdima from Congo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENdima (Congo Brazzaville)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENDIMA is a group consisting of members of the pygmies aka, a tribe in the forests of Republic of Congo which still lives in its traditional way in the forest and whose culture is endangered nowadays. Their traditional music is an important cultural heritage for the pygmies aka, as it is played every day to accompany certain rituals. To remain their culture and to create an awareness for it, Ndima perform in countries all over the world letting their audience experience the magic of this spiritual music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESangpuy (Taiwan)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsxeX317qc0\/VaiGXp0gV1I\/AAAAAAAAxpw\/wkP3Jha5xuE\/s1600\/Sangpuy-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Taiwan \" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsxeX317qc0\/VaiGXp0gV1I\/AAAAAAAAxpw\/wkP3Jha5xuE\/s400\/Sangpuy-RWMF-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy at RWMF \" width=\"253\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from Taiwan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThis musician from an old tribe in Taiwan sings songs from ancient ceremonies dedicated to gods of the natural world. Sangpuy's forceful, penetrating voice has the ability to teleport audiences from urban settings to a place where Aborigines believe the wind is their friend, and can be summoned by whistling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen the musician talks, he frequently uses natural metaphors like insects, rivers and trees to get his point across.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Cultural Village Group (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E'Penjan Kasih' dance group has performed internationally and an awards winning cultural dancers led by the choreographer Mr. Othman Hassan. The artistes are the resident dancers and musicians of the international acclaimed living museum, the Sarawak Cultural Village of Sarawak, East Malaysia.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESayu Ateng Echoes of Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn Borneo, among the Orang Ulu people, Sayu Ateng means “welcome”. Sayu Ateng, an eight piece band, cuts a cool swathe with a little bit of contemporary pop sound textures and World Beat Music while never straying far from its principal roots of Sarawak. Taking ancient and modern sounds and fusing them with their own infectious character, the original sound and lyrics are based on the historical makeup of Sarawak.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShooglenifty (Scotland)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EShooglenifty from Scotland combine traditional sounds of their homeland with devilish rhythms and an international flavour.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESon De Madera (Mexico)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis trio from Mexico has specialised in interpreting and composing a traditional genre of Southern Mexico called Son Jarocho and is hailed as top band in its genre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-P05ciNpqylY\/VaiJPwV_g_I\/AAAAAAAAxqU\/6HiFRx-EF3Y\/s1600\/Sona-Jobarteh-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Sona Jobarteh\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-P05ciNpqylY\/VaiJPwV_g_I\/AAAAAAAAxqU\/6HiFRx-EF3Y\/s640\/Sona-Jobarteh-RWMF-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sona Jobarteh RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESona Jobarteh from Gambia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESona Jobarteh (Gambia\/United Kingdom)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis woman has broken through the traditions in her patriarchal environment and is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a West African Griot family. The Kora is an African harp which is traditionally only allowed to be played by male members of these families wherefore Sona is an exceptional talent being trained in Europe and performing with many famous artists.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUkandanz (France\/Ethiopia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EuKanDanZ plays an unique style. \u0026nbsp;It’s an unusual meeting between an electric quartet from France and Asnake Guebreye’s terrific voice. This charismatic lead singer originates from the vibrant music scene in Addis Abeba. With impertinence, they rock it wildly. \u0026nbsp;Their music is inspired by traditional and popular Ethiopian songs. uKanDanZ is a blast of real energy and emotion. Ethiopia meets rock, jazz, and noise.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above are 24 performers from around the world and also locally which is scheduled to perform over three days here at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015. For the full performance schedule and detailed information on the festival, please visit the official website of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OXRrRhBinv8\/VaUMHwZOG2I\/AAAAAAAAxi0\/SZ4Z70CCQTQ\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Media Preview of RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OXRrRhBinv8\/VaUMHwZOG2I\/AAAAAAAAxi0\/SZ4Z70CCQTQ\/s640\/rwmf-2015-preview.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Media Preview\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board CEO (4th from left), staff, supporters and performers at the media preview in Kuala Lumpur on the 13th July.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERecently in Kuala Lumpur, the Sarawak Tourism Board held a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival media preview\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at No Black Tie in the city on 13th July. \u0026nbsp;At the preview, two of the Malaysian performers - the Mah Meri and Lan E Tuyang, gave a special performance to members of the media for the upcoming RWMF 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those attending the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, you should have already secured your accommodations and transport in Kuching. Note that it takes about 45 to 60 minutes travel time from Kuching to the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong. There is a shuttle service available both ways to the festival at a cost of around RM5 or RM8 one way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHotels Near Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are in fact quite a number of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHotels near the RWMF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;but you need to check and see which of them have available rooms as it is most likely all fully booked. There are a number of guest houses in the Petrajaya as well, but I would safely say that you would stand a better chance at getting a hotel in the Kuching city area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are staying in Kuching area and have extra time, you may also want to know \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ewhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as there are many attractions and things to do here. A must try is taking a Sarawak River Cruise from the Waterfront area. And for those who are into food, a recommendation is to try \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/eating-local-food-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eeating the local food in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it is one of a kind too. The famous Sarawakian dishes are Kolo Mee and the Sarawak Laksa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther than that, over at the Sarawak Cultural Village where the venue is, there are ample activities for adults and kids, a craft bazaar, various food stalls and souvenirs available for festival goers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERemember, the festival is held over three days and I will most likely be there to attend this. One of the main reasons is also to see the many interesting \u0026nbsp;world music artists, bands and groups perform for this years RWMF 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7586712010449096468\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7586712010449096468\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7586712010449096468"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7586712010449096468"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html","title":"RWMF 2015 Performers List "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s72-c\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach Resort, Kuching Wetlands National Park, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93762 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7491775 110.31608069999993"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-23.772857000000002 69.00748669999993 27.271212 151.62467469999993"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2298271814912471050"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-14T22:35:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-31T00:26:57.150+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Preview "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Media Preview Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Preview \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) recently hosted a Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 media preview at No Black Tie in Kuala Lumpur on the 13th July where around 20 various mainstream and entertainment media representatives turned up for this event which led to a \u003Ci\u003Ebuka puasa\u003C\/i\u003E dinner at the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the RWMF media preview, the CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board Datu Ik Pahon Joyik gave a speech about the festival and how it has come a long way since 1998 and for this year, the festival has now moved on to introducing a more exciting itinerary for visitors to the festival. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maAMekGAuUU\/VaUaITmJigI\/AAAAAAAAxjg\/AUZm34Hq60Q\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-bands-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Bands Performers\" border=\"0\" height=\"456\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maAMekGAuUU\/VaUaITmJigI\/AAAAAAAAxjg\/AUZm34Hq60Q\/s640\/rwmf-2015-bands-performers.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Bands Performers \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA snapshot of some of the performers at the RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe director of events and corporate relations, Angelina Bateman, then gave a presentation about the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;where she spoke about the ticket prices, promotions, the new ticketing and also a run through of each of the performers and bands, locally and internationally. A must not miss event throughout the three days is the music, dance and sound workshops that will take place in the afternoons at the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EShe also announced that sponsor Rip Curl was also going to be promoting their special limited edition Rainforest World Music Festival singlets and t-shirts during the festival. Concluding the media preview, a special show by two of the performers, the Mah Meri and Solomon from Lan E Tuyang played a sample set of their unique ethnic music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t3L4jDdvr08\/VaUaIYegC4I\/AAAAAAAAxjk\/DUfNfYddGkY\/s1600\/datu-ik-pahun-rainforest-music-festival-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Datu Ik Pahun Rainforest World Music Festival Media Preview\" border=\"0\" height=\"474\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t3L4jDdvr08\/VaUaIYegC4I\/AAAAAAAAxjk\/DUfNfYddGkY\/s640\/datu-ik-pahun-rainforest-music-festival-preview.jpg\" title=\"Datu Ik Pahun 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDatu Ik Pahun poses with the Mah Meri and Solomon of Lan E Tuyang\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHighlights of new additions to the festival where for the first time after 18 years, they event will see the introduction of Radio Frequency Identification or RFID Wristbands. This modern system will assist the organisers to collect data from visitors and also to reduce fraud of tickets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe RFID bands will also be used for making purchases for food, drink and souvenirs at the venue. STB is conceptualising a cashless system at the even where visitors can simply reload their RFID tags with money at four top up counters placed strategically around the event venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbAjd7DwMkc\/VaUaJU0gY4I\/AAAAAAAAxjs\/M5WFPEK1RWI\/s1600\/rwmf-media-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Media Preview\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbAjd7DwMkc\/VaUaJU0gY4I\/AAAAAAAAxjs\/M5WFPEK1RWI\/s640\/rwmf-media-preview.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Media Preview\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of the media during the preview at No Black Tie, KL\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF RFID Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Festival goers are required to pre-purchase their e-coupons of which the equal monetary value will be ‘loaded’ into their respective RFID tags for purchase of food, beverage and souvenir items.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Top-up stations are available at the event site where guests can buy their e-coupons either via cash or credit\/debit cards only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• The purchased value is \u003Cu\u003Enon-refundable\u003C\/u\u003E if it remains are unused. 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font-weight: bold; mso-spacerun: 'yes';\"\u003E*\u0026nbsp;Child\u0026nbsp;age\u0026nbsp;7\u0026nbsp;–\u0026nbsp;12\u0026nbsp;years\u0026nbsp;old.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 12.0000pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-left: none; border-right: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-top-alt: 0.5000pt solid rgb(0,0,0); padding: 0.0000pt 5.4000pt 0.0000pt 5.4000pt; width: 140.3500pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"233\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-left: none; border-right: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-top-alt: 0.5000pt solid rgb(0,0,0); padding: 0.0000pt 5.4000pt 0.0000pt 5.4000pt; width: 121.9000pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"203\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tickets are available online at GorillaTix -\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/go.gorillatix.asia\/rwmf\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF 2015 Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Date: 7-9 August\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Distance from Kuching: About 40-50 minutes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Doors open at 10.00am\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Workshops and afternoon show will start at 2.00pm till 5.00pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Concert is at 7.30pm till midnight\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• No outside food and drinks allowed inside\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• More information at - http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere is the complete list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for 2015. For those who are staying in Kuching city and coming earlier to the festival, here is a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EWhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it will give you some ideas. for those looking for accommodations last minute, here is a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ehotels in Kuching for the RWMF 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can also check out the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/visitsarawak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarawak Travel Facebook Page\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more information on the RWMF. Make sure that you have done all your travel and accommodation arrangements and see you at the Sarawak Cultural Village for this years Rainforest world Music Festival 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2298271814912471050\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2298271814912471050\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2298271814912471050"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2298271814912471050"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Preview "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.139003 101.68685499999992"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.885326 101.36413149999993 3.3926800000000004 102.00957849999992"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5440307661065125823"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-02T16:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-27T13:38:00.126+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Caves"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ecotourism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Caves"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Ecotourism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Ecotourism"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Niah Caves, Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwh8_sG3ZDA\/VY7Zgck0DxI\/AAAAAAAAxK0\/sdi0cmfSIvA\/s1600\/niah-cave.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah Caves, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwh8_sG3ZDA\/VY7Zgck0DxI\/AAAAAAAAxK0\/sdi0cmfSIvA\/s640\/niah-cave.jpg\" title=\"Niah Caves\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the must visit caves in Sarawak is the Niah Caves which is located at the Niah National Park. This is probably the oldest caves in Malaysia with some amazing history that dates back to the stone ages and it is also my first time visiting this amazing place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy journey here was in conjunction with the traditional Iban Harvest Festival or Gawai for the local Iban people of Sarawak which falls in the month of June. A special trip was arranged by Tourism Malaysia Sarawak where I was to witness a traditional Gawai celebration at Rumah Patrick Libau Longhouse at Sungai Tangap here in Niah and also to explore the Niah National Park.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOf course, the Niah Caves was my highlight as I always enjoy exploring the many caves of Malaysia for my work. Overall, my passion for culture, nature and heritage always makes me proud of what my country has to offer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnyway, the Niah Cave trip was a day trip where from Patrick Libau's Longhouse, it is only a 20 minute walk to the entrance of the cave. This makes Patrick's Longhouse the ideal place to experience a traditional Iban Homestay and also explore the Niah Caves. From the back area of the longhouse, you will cross a bridge which leads to the start of the wooden boardwalk all the way to the entrance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENiah Caves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-caEjAI0AJm0\/VY7Z7xmnqkI\/AAAAAAAAxOU\/Uqlg7zinJrg\/s1600\/trekking-niah-caves.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-caEjAI0AJm0\/VY7Z7xmnqkI\/AAAAAAAAxOU\/Uqlg7zinJrg\/s640\/trekking-niah-caves.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWooden boardwalk to the Niah Caves from Patrick Libau's Longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWalking along the boardwalk will let you chance upon the many flora and possibly fauna of the Niah National Park. Most of the time, you will encounter strange insects or bugs along the way, some worth taking photos too. As a amature photographer, I always make it a point to capture interesting stuff and this make my trek or walk a little longer than usual.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHaving said this, I took loads of photographs and to feature them all in one post, it would be really long, so I found a gallery application that will feature them in one image. See the Niah photos below with captions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETrader's Cave at Niah\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-miRO_kx550c\/Vd6fi7itiXI\/AAAAAAAAyYY\/0pvX5lkpo-8\/s1600\/traders-cave-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah Traders Cave\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-miRO_kx550c\/Vd6fi7itiXI\/AAAAAAAAyYY\/0pvX5lkpo-8\/s640\/traders-cave-photo.jpg\" title=\"Traders Cave Niah\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ETraders Cave, the 1st cave you see when you enter\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter walking for about 20 minutes, the first cave you will arrive at is the Trader's Cave or \u003Ci\u003EGua Dagang\u003C\/i\u003E Niah. This historical site shows how local traders would sit at their roofless huts inside the caves and wait for buyers to come back in those days. The items sold were high quality birds nest which was collected from the caves here and then traded by barter or cash.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThese trader hut structures you see today have been here since created, all because of the rich '\u003Ci\u003EBerlian\u003C\/i\u003E' Ironwood used to make them. Another interesting fact is that they were built using only wooden pegs without any nails. Nearby, a couple of natural cave wells served as water for drinking and washing the birds nests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWalking through the Trader's Caves shows that this is an open concept cave where natural light flows in from the cave mouth which results in rich plant life growing here as you can see the greens from the pictures above.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_fKUXflD5RI\/VY7Z7Gso4HI\/AAAAAAAAxOI\/MdJfhraAccs\/s1600\/traders-caves-niah.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_fKUXflD5RI\/VY7Z7Gso4HI\/AAAAAAAAxOI\/MdJfhraAccs\/s640\/traders-caves-niah.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENiah Trader's Cave view from up top\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-72Er7bu_f_4\/VY7Zd1lTO9I\/AAAAAAAAxKc\/Bk5hiyWuel0\/s1600\/niah-cave-traders.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-72Er7bu_f_4\/VY7Zd1lTO9I\/AAAAAAAAxKc\/Bk5hiyWuel0\/s640\/niah-cave-traders.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETrader's Cave at Niah - Just take a look at the person in white and blue standing there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's amazing to see how big the Trader's Cave is, especially when you are making your way past it towards the Great Cave. At the end, you will climb a flight of stairs and when you look back, you see the massive Trader's Cave from a higher perspective.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat ran through my mind was imagining how busy it was back in the day when the place was bustling with activity. I can also imagine how loud and busy the place was with traders, buyers, sellers and so on.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QzLjeUq4kF4\/VY7ZjZjbBhI\/AAAAAAAAxLs\/4CSEsXHRCq8\/s1600\/niah-caves-house.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tom Harrisson House Niah Cave\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QzLjeUq4kF4\/VY7ZjZjbBhI\/AAAAAAAAxLs\/4CSEsXHRCq8\/s640\/niah-caves-house.jpg\" title=\"Niah Cave\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETom Harrisson's replica house at the Great Cave of Niah\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EGreat Cave, Niah\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFrom the Trader's Cave, the next stop is the Great Cave and this will take another 5 minutes walk before you come to a covered wooden boardwalk with a fence on your left. This is the first sighting of the prehistoric site where human remains dating to 40,000 years have been found and has since been fenced up by the authorities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhy it is called the Great Cave is simply because of its sheer size which is 60m high and 250m wide, it is one of the world’s most spectacular cave entrances, leading to an even larger chamber within. The Great Cave also lies in a huge limestone block which measures about one kilometre long in general and about half a kilometre wide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is also the main walkway towards all the other caves found deeper inside. It is compulsory that anyone wanting to explore these majestic caves, go with one of the Sarawak Forestry Park Rangers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPadang Area, Niah\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003EWhen you walk pass the Great Cave, the path leads to a large chamber known as the Padang Area, where shafts of sunlight stream down from large holes in the cave roof to illuminate the bizarre rock formations in the Burnt Cave (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003ELubang Hangus\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E). This is another excellent spot for taking photos.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003EAfter the Padang Area, you enter a totally dark passage known as Moon Cave (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003EGan Kira\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E). This is where a torch light is required as I personally tried putting it off and it was pitch darkness. While you make your way through, don't forget to shine around the cave as there may be something of interest to spot, apart from the interesting cave structures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003EFor those extra tall person, mind your head as parts of the cave ceiling is quite low so don't get carried away and bump your head as it will require some medical care which is quite far out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yf9_ipAO6cM\/VZPAVIGLRBI\/AAAAAAAAxTg\/0QjISJUz59w\/s1600\/niah-painted-cave.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah Painted Cave Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yf9_ipAO6cM\/VZPAVIGLRBI\/AAAAAAAAxTg\/0QjISJUz59w\/s640\/niah-painted-cave.jpg\" title=\"Painted Cave of Niah\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Painted Cave Area of Niah, all fenced up for protection\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPainted Cave\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EArriving at the Painted Cave, you will notice that an entire wall area has been fenced up for protection. You can faintly see on the walls, the remains of prehistoric paintings that have faded over the years. These ancient\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003Erock paintings are dated as 1,200 years old according to studies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can go up to the fenced area and look through at the paintings but you need to focus your eyes on the walls to see them. However, they have put up some photographs which were taken many years ago to see the original paintings. Sadly, this has not been up kept by Sarawak Forestry and I hope that they will do something about this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uaEi7RbDNyI\/VZO9JFfuVYI\/AAAAAAAAxTI\/J_VEBzjcLsA\/s1600\/niah-cave-paintings.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uaEi7RbDNyI\/VZO9JFfuVYI\/AAAAAAAAxTI\/J_VEBzjcLsA\/s640\/niah-cave-paintings.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENiah Cave Paintings, file photo taken much earlier\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAmong the images seen are spread-eagle human figures, probably representing warriors and hunters from the early ages, some of the animals of the surrounding forest, and traditional longboats carrying the souls of the deceased on the dangerous journey to the land of the dead. See the above and below photos.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cO0OFATp9Vs\/VZO_deJ7jCI\/AAAAAAAAxTU\/c76KASPrwc4\/s1600\/cave-paintings-niah.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah Cave Painting Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cO0OFATp9Vs\/VZO_deJ7jCI\/AAAAAAAAxTU\/c76KASPrwc4\/s640\/cave-paintings-niah.jpg\" title=\"Niah Cave Paintings\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EActual cave paintings now (2015) in Niah Caves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ENiah Cave Photos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fL9CHQdLRd4\/Vd6fh6DifOI\/AAAAAAAAyYM\/Q7J9rsibi0o\/s1600\/niah-cave-walk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Niah Caves\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fL9CHQdLRd4\/Vd6fh6DifOI\/AAAAAAAAyYM\/Q7J9rsibi0o\/s640\/niah-cave-walk.jpg\" title=\"Niah Cave Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful cave architecture along the way\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oiyuTsYOZkE\/Vd6fh-dnO0I\/AAAAAAAAyYI\/_kLu3aB5yR4\/s1600\/niah-cave-walkway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah Great Cave\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oiyuTsYOZkE\/Vd6fh-dnO0I\/AAAAAAAAyYI\/_kLu3aB5yR4\/s640\/niah-cave-walkway.jpg\" title=\"Great Cave Niah\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EArriving at the Great Caves, the covered walkways\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MryB3GBepwk\/Vd6fhx0YCjI\/AAAAAAAAyYE\/EVXHRGTUfjk\/s1600\/padang-area-niah-cave.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Padang Area Niah Cave\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MryB3GBepwk\/Vd6fhx0YCjI\/AAAAAAAAyYE\/EVXHRGTUfjk\/s640\/padang-area-niah-cave.jpg\" title=\"Padang Area Niah\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPadang Area inside Niah Caves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OB98SOalR60\/Vd6fi3cYsDI\/AAAAAAAAyYU\/cOKj8klLa2w\/s1600\/sarawak-souvenirs-niah.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iban traders selling souvenirs\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OB98SOalR60\/Vd6fi3cYsDI\/AAAAAAAAyYU\/cOKj8klLa2w\/s640\/sarawak-souvenirs-niah.jpg\" title=\"Iban traders\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIban traders selling souvenirs at the half way trek to the caves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G-377pyRYAg\/Vd6firOf0FI\/AAAAAAAAyYQ\/_3JGHZjp-MA\/s1600\/rainforest-boardwalk.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Niah National Park Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G-377pyRYAg\/Vd6firOf0FI\/AAAAAAAAyYQ\/_3JGHZjp-MA\/s640\/rainforest-boardwalk.jpg\" title=\"Gunung Niah National Park\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe main boarded walkway around the national park\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENiah National Park is located one and a half hours drive from Miri, Sarawak. The best way to get to Niah is either taking a package from any of the travel agents in Miri or by booking a stay at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPatrick Libau Longhouse next to the caves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere is also the Borneo Rainforest Resort which is located about 30 minutes from the national park which is a 3-star resort with many facilities, including a small water theme park. This is very recommended for those wanting a little bit of luxury or privacy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksF1V3hqVsE\/VY7ZQFtmvdI\/AAAAAAAAxI4\/jQtG4zzK-Lg\/s1600\/Tom-Harrisson-house-niah-cave.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tom Harrisson House at Niah Cave\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ksF1V3hqVsE\/VY7ZQFtmvdI\/AAAAAAAAxI4\/jQtG4zzK-Lg\/s640\/Tom-Harrisson-house-niah-cave.jpg\" title=\"Tom Harrisson House Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ETom Harrisson's House at the mouth of the Great Cave, a replica of it\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Niah National Park was first gazetted as a National Historic Monument in 1958, and in 1974 some 3,100 hectares of surrounding rainforest and limestone hills were included, to form the overall Niah National Park. For more information, you can also visit the Sarawak Forestry website:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.sarawakforestry.com\/htm\/snp-np-niah.html or you can also view my other experiences of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/search?q=Caves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ecaves in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENiah National Park is suitable for anyone who loves the outdoors, caves and generally nature. Nearby, there are also two other national parks called Loagan Bunut National Park and Lambir National Park too so this makes three parks in one visit but the highlight here is still the Niah Caves.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5440307661065125823\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5440307661065125823\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5440307661065125823"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5440307661065125823"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/niah-caves-sarawak.html","title":"Niah Caves, Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cwh8_sG3ZDA\/VY7Zgck0DxI\/AAAAAAAAxK0\/sdi0cmfSIvA\/s72-c\/niah-cave.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Niah National Park, 98200 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.798135 113.78688399999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.7347599999999996 113.70620299999999 3.86151 113.86756499999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8418391655857905632"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-08T16:44:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-08T16:48:39.819+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BJF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz Festival"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"382\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s640\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.jpg\" title=\"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt has been a decade since the inaugural Borneo Jazz Festival took place here in Miri, Sarawak and this year, the festival celebrates its 10th year after hosting 72 various jazz musicians, artist and bands from all over the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStarting back in 2006 and originally called the Miri International Jazz Fesitval, organizers Sarawak Tourism Board painstakingly ensured the success of this niche music festival to where it is today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld yearly at the Everly ParkCity Hotel grounds in Miri by Brighton Beach, this unique venue provided a fantastic atmosphere where music lovers and jazz fans could enjoy a weekend of jazz music played in the outdoor area of the hotel which has a seafront view.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;takes place from the 8-9 May and promises an exciting festival with 8 notable musicians and bands handpicked to return here for the 10th Anniversary of the Borneo Jazz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are photos from the first Borneo Jazz till today with a list of artist who performed here over the years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASncQwSJ6jE\/VUx1NBQ7R_I\/AAAAAAAAwOc\/ocQIjhtvA5A\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2006.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2006\" border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASncQwSJ6jE\/VUx1NBQ7R_I\/AAAAAAAAwOc\/ocQIjhtvA5A\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2006.jpg\" title=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2006\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2006\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUgPVhChwTs\/VUx1Ngh1zrI\/AAAAAAAAwOg\/iS70dMDJ3cI\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2007.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2007\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUgPVhChwTs\/VUx1Ngh1zrI\/AAAAAAAAwOg\/iS70dMDJ3cI\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2007.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2007\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2007\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3y_ZI_nNB-c\/VUx1Ntayi1I\/AAAAAAAAwOk\/hEQCZT50Vk0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2008.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2008\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3y_ZI_nNB-c\/VUx1Ntayi1I\/AAAAAAAAwOk\/hEQCZT50Vk0\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2008.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2008\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2008\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bd4IYKCkRD0\/VUx1VacJUDI\/AAAAAAAAwO0\/cpD6vS7SFB0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2009.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2009\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bd4IYKCkRD0\/VUx1VacJUDI\/AAAAAAAAwO0\/cpD6vS7SFB0\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2009.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2009\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2009\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TtAELv1n6qk\/VUx1YnrEm_I\/AAAAAAAAwO8\/n3pXl1HEvHc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2010\" border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TtAELv1n6qk\/VUx1YnrEm_I\/AAAAAAAAwO8\/n3pXl1HEvHc\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2010.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2010\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2010\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ki-nYhvt0xg\/VUx1ZpopnWI\/AAAAAAAAwPA\/jbRoLR9vsXk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2011.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2011\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ki-nYhvt0xg\/VUx1ZpopnWI\/AAAAAAAAwPA\/jbRoLR9vsXk\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2011.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2011\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2011\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zMHuWwxS6T4\/VUx1fYdt9fI\/AAAAAAAAwPM\/n-cGUYRfkN4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2012\" border=\"0\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zMHuWwxS6T4\/VUx1fYdt9fI\/AAAAAAAAwPM\/n-cGUYRfkN4\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2012.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2012\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2012\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-swLikNHqRhg\/VUx1jarqJPI\/AAAAAAAAwPU\/gEbttS5NJIQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-swLikNHqRhg\/VUx1jarqJPI\/AAAAAAAAwPU\/gEbttS5NJIQ\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2013.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcprtUjoHok\/VUx1jyUwzGI\/AAAAAAAAwPY\/rVpvqs7hglU\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcprtUjoHok\/VUx1jyUwzGI\/AAAAAAAAwPY\/rVpvqs7hglU\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2014.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue: Everly ParkCity Hotel, Miri Sarawak\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 8-9 May (Friday \u0026amp; Saturday)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETime: 6pm onwards\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor tickets, you can simply come to the venue and buy your tickets at the gate or at the hotel lobby ticket counter. The \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-10th-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E10th Anniversary Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or BJF2015 is organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and Sarawak and supported by Tourism Malaysia which is also part of the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8418391655857905632\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8418391655857905632\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8418391655857905632"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8418391655857905632"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/05\/10-years-of-borneo-jazz-festival.html","title":"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz Festival"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4648330752652730276"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-20T11:09:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-31T00:30:10.605+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is set to take place from 7-9 August at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, Sarawak. This time around, 14 world music bands from all corners of the world have been invited to perform at this unique music festival to be held in the rainforest of Borneo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Rainforest World Music Festival pr RWMF has also been recognised as 25 of the Best International Festivals to Attend in the World by SongLines Magazine. This amazing feat has also been awarded to the RWMF for 6 consecutive years since 2010. The festival has also won many other awards over the years where some notable ones include the PATA Gold Awards, Aseanta Excellence Awards and the Brand Laureate Award for Best Brand in Asia Pacific.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRnDaaRgfho\/VS-1ygdggHI\/AAAAAAAAwB0\/ZyEM_dCwsgk\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRnDaaRgfho\/VS-1ygdggHI\/AAAAAAAAwB0\/ZyEM_dCwsgk\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Pictures.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAt last year's RWMF during the finale\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe lineup for this year's\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 include musicians and bands from all corners of the globe which are in alphabetical order;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Artist Lineup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Alaverdi - Georgia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Bargou 08 - Tunisia \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Culture Shot aka La La Li La Tam Pong - Penang\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Driss el Maloumi - Morocco\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Enkh Jargal Dandarvaanchig Epi - Mongolia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Kapela Maliszow - Poland\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Kobagi Kecak - Indonesia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Korrontzi - Spain\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band - Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Lindigo - Reunion Island\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Ndima - Congo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Shooglenifty - Scotland\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Son de Madera - Mexico\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Sona Jobarteh - Africa\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can see the complete list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF 2015 Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from the music festival, there are many other activities available during the three-day event here. Among the most popular ones is the music workshops which take place around the Sarawak Cultural Village in the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UKiwM89-Ggo\/VS-52541aUI\/AAAAAAAAwCE\/pPmGsYKqVkI\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Workshops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workshop at the Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UKiwM89-Ggo\/VS-52541aUI\/AAAAAAAAwCE\/pPmGsYKqVkI\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Workshops.jpg\" title=\"RWMF workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe RWMF outdoor workshop\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qy9U34ZBNMY\/VS-525K184I\/AAAAAAAAwCA\/WZtcfw758bA\/s1600\/RWMF-workshops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Workshop Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qy9U34ZBNMY\/VS-525K184I\/AAAAAAAAwCA\/WZtcfw758bA\/s1600\/RWMF-workshops.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival  Workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the indoor workshops\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the Rainforest Music Workshops, visitors can learn and understand a little more about the various types of world music while at some workshops, you are taught how to dance or even play traditional and ethnic musical instruments. Some even offer vocal workshops which seem to be a hit with the locals and foreigners who attend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are also food bazaars which are placed at various locations of the festival grounds where you can savour local and international cuisines at a very reasonable price. Drink booths are also strategically places around the cultural village too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the culture and craft lover, there are booths selling local ethnic crafts, musical instruments and even some doing temporary tribal tattoos. For the jewelry lovers, a special craft bazaar is set up where you can find very beautiful Sarawakian jewellery among many other arts and crafts here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1n2Shcne2Bo\/VS-7t6s1p3I\/AAAAAAAAwCU\/Dbl8lZdOLHE\/s1600\/RWMF-photos-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Photos\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1n2Shcne2Bo\/VS-7t6s1p3I\/AAAAAAAAwCU\/Dbl8lZdOLHE\/s1600\/RWMF-photos-2015.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the bands performing at RWMF 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EEach of the original ethnic houses spread across the festival grounds will play host to visitors by showcasing their way of life, food, craft and even costumes. While there are numerous ethnic and sub-ethnic tribes found all over Sarawak, the Sarawak Cultural Village showcases the main ethnic races of Sarawak which are the Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Penan, Orang Ulu, Malay and Chinese people.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen you are here in the day, you can visit each of these houses to learn about their individual culture. After all, the Sarawak Cultural Village is world renown as a Living Museum with actual people living in the many homes here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheck out some of the videos taken at last years RWMF 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Workshop Videos 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/etEzljJqBlU?list=UU77uUOgNIhzDBhDqFJxJNxQ\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA Photo Video of the RWMF 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vWn8byV4vSU?list=UU77uUOgNIhzDBhDqFJxJNxQ\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDate: 7-9 August, 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETickets: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ERWMF Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.721569); 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margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM85.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM130.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM160.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"123\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EFamily package\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(2 Adult + 2 child tickets)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18.1818180084229px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E* Child age 7 – 12 years old\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM180.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM220.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM265.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets for the RWMF 2015 are available on the official website and these tickets are sold based on single or family passes. There are travel agents that are selling packages which include tickets and hotel stays too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more detailed information about the event or musicians performing, you can visit the official\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnKZ1Yt6Tjg\/VS-0en1ykmI\/AAAAAAAAwBk\/gPTuY8KtP0Y\/s1600\/damai-santubong-aerial-view.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aerial view of Santubong Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnKZ1Yt6Tjg\/VS-0en1ykmI\/AAAAAAAAwBk\/gPTuY8KtP0Y\/s1600\/damai-santubong-aerial-view.jpg\" title=\"Santubong view from the sky\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESantubong view from the sky - Images from Sarawak Tourism Board\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYFOjBqcy1E\/VS-0eaBJt2I\/AAAAAAAAwBg\/DdbGIM8W4Js\/s1600\/Sarawak-Cultural-Village-Map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Cultural Village Aerial view map\" border=\"0\" height=\"406\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYFOjBqcy1E\/VS-0eaBJt2I\/AAAAAAAAwBg\/DdbGIM8W4Js\/s1600\/Sarawak-Cultural-Village-Map.jpg\" title=\"Aerial view of the Sarawak Cultural Village\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAerial view of the Sarawak Cultural Village and map of the houses\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EPlease check on your hotel accommodations before booking your tickets as most of the hotels, resorts and guesthouses would be almost full by June or July. Many visitors would be booking their tickets as early as 6 months ahead of the festival. You can also check this article on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHotels in Kuching for RWMF 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it lists down all the hotels around the event. If you are here earlier or extending your stay, this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EWhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;may be of assistance to you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak also plays host to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in May at the resort city of Miri and is perfect for any jazz music lover. For those going to the festival, enjoy responsibly, have an awesome time and remember to tag #RWMF or #RWMF2015 in your social media photos. If you see me there, do say hello to me, otherwise, see you at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4648330752652730276\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4648330752652730276\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4648330752652730276"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4648330752652730276"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s72-c\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"RWMF 2015, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7491776731269524 110.31611797332766"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7481856731269523 110.31485747332766 1.7501696731269525 110.31737847332766"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3028872220060940122"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-13T18:48:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-10T23:49:41.035+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bario"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Culture"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Highlands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Highlands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Journey to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6vJhXDkZ5J8\/VSUw5abNTAI\/AAAAAAAAvyI\/qfOPCsC0Tlk\/s1600\/bario-highlands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" Journey to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6vJhXDkZ5J8\/VSUw5abNTAI\/AAAAAAAAvyI\/qfOPCsC0Tlk\/s1600\/bario-highlands.jpg\" title=\"Journey to the Bario Highlands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAmong one of the least visited places in Sarawak, the \u003Cb\u003EBario Highlands\u003C\/b\u003E are on top of the list of must-visit places on the island of Borneo. Where is this strange place located? What highlands is this? Many may think Sarawak offers countless hectares of rainforest but bordering Kalimantan Indonesia in the north is the unique and intriguing Bario Highlands and this is my story.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have heard so much about Bario over the years, especially from fellow Sarawakian friends telling me that I should visit this place and finally in late 2014, I was fortunate to make that trip there. Before I go on, you should know that the Bario Highlands is home of the Kelabit people and Bario or “Bariew” means “the valley of the wind” in the Kelabit language. The place has pleasant temperatures of 16-25 degree Celsius throughout the year too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kjD2ODHhmnU\/VSUxEcWDLdI\/AAAAAAAAvyQ\/jkxlrq9ZTec\/s1600\/bario-aeriel-view.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MASwings plane arriving at Bario Highlands\" border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kjD2ODHhmnU\/VSUxEcWDLdI\/AAAAAAAAvyQ\/jkxlrq9ZTec\/s1600\/bario-aeriel-view.jpg\" title=\"Bario Highlands Aerial View \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMASwings plane arriving at Bario Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhere is Bario?\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Kelabit Highlands are elevated to about 1000 meters above sea level and is home to about 6,000 Kelabits, Lun Bawang, Kayan and Kenyah people, all which make up the Orang Ulu people, which means, people from the interior.\u0026nbsp;The Kelabit Highlands is a highland plateau of over 1,000 meters and it lies between the Tama Abu Range and Apo Duat Range on the Sarawak-Kalimantan border.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBario shares the highlands with another popular village called Ba'Kelalan and two more smaller villages called Long Lellang and Long Seridan. There are many other smaller villages where in total, there are about 10 villages here. However, it is Bario that is claimed as the capital village here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPeople would say that Bario is one of the most beautiful places to visit and for anyone interested, you should know that there are only three flights daily from Lawas and Miri but they are on a 16-seater turboprop MASwings plane which is one unique experience for anyone who has never flown in a small plane. The takeoffs and landings are the ones to look out for while on board, it is only you, the local villagers, pilot and co-pilot in the plane. There are no stewardesses or toilets like how a local commercial jet has to offer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVI28dPXxPU\/VSUxdu9SOWI\/AAAAAAAAvyY\/yprmDYj_WuE\/s1600\/maswings-bario-landing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario plane landing MASwings DCH Twin Otter Plane\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVI28dPXxPU\/VSUxdu9SOWI\/AAAAAAAAvyY\/yprmDYj_WuE\/s1600\/maswings-bario-landing.jpg\" title=\"MASwings DCH Twin Otter Plane Landing\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELanding in Bario with the MASwings DCH Twin Otter Plane\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFlying to Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFlying over the vast rainforest at a very low altitude kept me looking out the turboprop plane window as rarely I see things from the air so low. Primary and secondary rainforest stretch for as far as your eye can see with logging roads and winding rivers breaking the green tones of the forest canopy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpcYEKTsdjE\/VSUxxpykJXI\/AAAAAAAAvyg\/uS4tKqeqFZM\/s1600\/bario-airport-staff.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Airport Staff in Bario Highlands\" border=\"0\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SpcYEKTsdjE\/VSUxxpykJXI\/AAAAAAAAvyg\/uS4tKqeqFZM\/s1600\/bario-airport-staff.jpg\" title=\"Bario airport staff\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario airport staff waiting\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOne thing to note is that if the weather is bad, flights would most likely be cancelled or if you're on flight, the plane could turn back to the airport. I know this simply because I had a chat with the both pilots as I was sitting right behind them on flight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe noise of the turboprop plane would silence any loud speaking tourist immediately therefore for once, it was a pleasant one hour flight minus the laughing or gossip. Looking around in the plane saw most of the local and international journalist in their own zone, some excited, some afraid while the local Kelabit passengers were seen snoozing comfortably.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENearing Bario, I asked the pilots and they pointed the village from the plane cockpit before making a turn in the air to come in for landing. As it was quite a good and clear day, I managed to take a video of the plane landing in Bario. Check it out below as the video says more that me typing in words.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlane landing in Bario Highlands Video\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QLzV8xmVo2c\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EArriving at the Highlands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUpon arrival, the media entourage was greeted by our host - Scott Ngimat, one of the local guides and homestay owner whose father was one of the important village heads back in the day. Looking casual and with a friendly and warm smile, Scott got his pickup truck over for us to load our luggage onto it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe then requested if we could have a cup of coffee by the local airport cafe as the weather was quite cooling. I am estimating that it was about 18 degrees Celsius that day we arrived.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rp9Z8KAVKRw\/VSUyJmKmOHI\/AAAAAAAAvyo\/GdA8KWilKn4\/s1600\/bario-town.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario town centre\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Rp9Z8KAVKRw\/VSUyJmKmOHI\/AAAAAAAAvyo\/GdA8KWilKn4\/s1600\/bario-town.jpg\" title=\"Bario town\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario town centre, that is it. No other shops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EA barrage of questions was handed down by each of the guests here as it was the first time everyone had been here. Questions like are there shops, cafes, hotels and so on while Scott calmly replied, \"there is nothing here but villages. We are hundreds of miles away from civilisation and you are in the Bario Highlands.\"\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinishing our coffee and tea, we headed to \u003Cb\u003ENgimat Ayu\u003C\/b\u003E, the homestay that Scott and his family ran here in Bario. The journey from the airport took a mere 10 minutes passing all sorts of farmlands and scattered Kelabit homes in the valley.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ftkuMbue7DM\/VSUya-2eY2I\/AAAAAAAAvyw\/ZfvXPeEoQe4\/s1600\/ngimat-ayu-homestay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ftkuMbue7DM\/VSUya-2eY2I\/AAAAAAAAvyw\/ZfvXPeEoQe4\/s1600\/ngimat-ayu-homestay.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENgimat Ayu Homestay run by Scott Apoi\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHomestay in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs we approached Ngimat Ayu, it put a memory of a decades ago television series called 'Little House on the Prairie' in my mind. A traditional half brick and wooden house up on a small hill overlooking the vast Bario farmlands. This was the homestay and I was quite excited to see the interiors of this place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA long and very cosy hallway dotted with remnants of the past was too obvious as I walked in. Photographs of Scott's highly respected family were decorated throughout the hallway while Kelabit artifacts tucked in one corner and an extremely cosy corner complete with a sofa and books stood at the end of the hall way. Scott's late father was Gerawat Aren @ Ngimat Ayu @ BelaanTauh who was the paramount chief of the Kelabits from 1998 to 2005.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xAXN4ZZ8GqM\/VSUyqGP6JdI\/AAAAAAAAvy4\/5SdHsE399M8\/s1600\/bario-homestay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Home Stay Ngimat Ayu\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xAXN4ZZ8GqM\/VSUyqGP6JdI\/AAAAAAAAvy4\/5SdHsE399M8\/s1600\/bario-homestay.jpg\" title=\"Accommodation in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECommon area of Ngimat Ayu homestay. Rooms are on the right side while outdoor balcony on the left.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe homestay rooms were just next to each other divided only by wooden doors and the hallway also led to a common area outside which was a very large balcony overlooking the paddy fields and the serene beauty of the highlands. Here guests would gather to have meals or just to sit around and absorb the amazing highland air.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlus, I must acknowledge the free flow of Nescafe Coffee, Milo Chocolate and Instant Tea put at the patio of the homestay is a great bonus especially when you hangout with friends and family there. Dome of the media actually brought a book and at times, saw them sitting in the quiet and deep in enjoyment of reading with the highland wind blowing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YwucAcbJvf0\/VSUzUmZsQhI\/AAAAAAAAvzA\/MwD6hsm4gRc\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hiking in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YwucAcbJvf0\/VSUzUmZsQhI\/AAAAAAAAvzA\/MwD6hsm4gRc\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" title=\"Trekking in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMeeting other visitors in Bario while trekking here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EActivities in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDue to the fact this was a media trip, we only had two full days in Bario and a simple itinerary was created for us where we visited the main attractions here in the highlands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, as this place is totally in the middle of the highlands, you would be expecting natural attractions. For me, it was perfectly fine as I have heard and read so much about this place, I just wanted to experience it real-time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5eRsrj5-4c\/VSUzkZMgDeI\/AAAAAAAAvzI\/UmZpPLQnOSU\/s1600\/bario-salt-process.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Salt Factory in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5eRsrj5-4c\/VSUzkZMgDeI\/AAAAAAAAvzI\/UmZpPLQnOSU\/s1600\/bario-salt-process.jpg\" title=\"Bario Salt Factory\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe local salt factory where Bario Salt is processed\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBario Salt Factory Visit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the popular homegrown products and places to visit in Bario is their highland salt production which is located at Kampung Pa’Umor, located 1,100 metres above sea level.\u0026nbsp;This unique site sees local Kelabit families taking turns to produce the well known Bario Salt and each family spends about two weeks at the salt factory located near some natural salt springs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe salt is processed by cooking the natural salt water over high wood fire and then putting them into cut bamboo containers to dry out. Being here and observing them was no easy task as the heat inside the hut must have been about 40-50 degrees Celsius and I was perspiring non-stop. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3b03HNLzFA\/VSUzzdAZGvI\/AAAAAAAAvzQ\/OqFyoy8Wzbg\/s1600\/salt-factory-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Processing Bario Salt\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3b03HNLzFA\/VSUzzdAZGvI\/AAAAAAAAvzQ\/OqFyoy8Wzbg\/s1600\/salt-factory-in-bario.jpg\" title=\"Bario Salt Process\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Bario Salt being processed\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dr0Bw7jl2hc\/VSU1xyjClQI\/AAAAAAAAvzc\/j2v9G4z5tq8\/s1600\/bario-salt-factory.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Salt Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dr0Bw7jl2hc\/VSU1xyjClQI\/AAAAAAAAvzc\/j2v9G4z5tq8\/s1600\/bario-salt-factory.jpg\" title=\"Berio Salt Factory\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPacking the salt in leaves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAfter drying them, they are again put near the fire for a complete dry before opening it and packaging it in local \u003Ci\u003Ellad \u003C\/i\u003Ejungle leaves and securing it with fine \u003Ci\u003Erotan \u003C\/i\u003Estring before loading them on a local buffalo which will transport it out of the salt spring to the main road.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELater, the product will be used for own consumption, sold to the community or the traders who then take them to the main towns and cities for resale. The price then increases by about 30-40 percent too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBario Salt is well known for their natural high mineral content making it one of the desirable cooking ingredients for locals. The salt contains natural iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium and the local salt has been traditionally used for treating thyroid problems.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA tube of Bario Salt will cost you about RM20 to RM30 or (US$5.70 to $8.50). It is openly sold around Miri, you can find them in the airports, souvenir shops and even the normal grocers or markets. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GjbXMvMqsw\/VSU3msWVufI\/AAAAAAAAvzo\/UmkQcQ057k4\/s1600\/bario-trekking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Hiking and Trekking\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8GjbXMvMqsw\/VSU3msWVufI\/AAAAAAAAvzo\/UmkQcQ057k4\/s1600\/bario-trekking.jpg\" title=\"Hiking and Trekking in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETrekking in the highlands here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHiking and Trekking in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThose who prefer outdoor activities will be pleased to find that Bario offers some interesting and exciting trekking and hiking opportunities. However, these need to be done with a local guide as the trails and paths are not your regular ones. Some of them lead to other villages while the others lead you into the pristine highland rainforest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELucky for me, I opted to explore the standard walking paths which took me past local homes, paddy fields, churches and schools. Walking the tails, some small orchards were seen while locals went about their daily chores as if I was invisible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBird Watching in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gdta-neqYwM\/VSud7ga9zBI\/AAAAAAAAv7A\/BCgGSzYSF9c\/s1600\/chestnut-hooded-laughing-thrush.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chestnut Hooded Laughingthrush in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gdta-neqYwM\/VSud7ga9zBI\/AAAAAAAAv7A\/BCgGSzYSF9c\/s1600\/chestnut-hooded-laughing-thrush.jpg\" title=\"Chestnut Hooded Laughingthrush Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Chestnut Hooded Laughing thrush seen while trekking\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs I am an amateur bird watcher, I managed to talk to Scott in arranging a morning of bird watching in Bario. I was told by avid birders that there were two rare and endemic species of birds that could only be found in Bario. However, after checking with Scott, he knew where to find those birds and it was a minimum of 5-8 hours of trekking to look for these birds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEventually, Scott took me up one of the local hillsides through the old logging roads for some bird watching. There, I was overwhelmed with the number of birds spotted. Overall, I managed to spot at least 20 birds in that one trip and majority of them were 'lifers' for me. So anyone into bird watching, Bario offers proper birding guides and Scott is one of them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8jbzlzZtXfg\/VSU4d6MNSPI\/AAAAAAAAvz0\/baBQ33jpvho\/s1600\/daphur-river-bario-kayaking.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario River Kayaking\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8jbzlzZtXfg\/VSU4d6MNSPI\/AAAAAAAAvz0\/baBQ33jpvho\/s1600\/daphur-river-bario-kayaking.jpg\" title=\"Dhapur River in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Dhapur River in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKayaking in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI never did get a chance to try this but on my arrival here, I noticed a poster on the airport community board and a company here does kayaking along the main Daphur River here in Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI would easily say that this would be a very interesting experience and the next time around, I am quite sure that I would like to try some kayaking up in the highlands. Something totally different if you ask me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvELZnUzOpg\/VSU5VRktHCI\/AAAAAAAAv0A\/GNHHRX_cbdg\/s1600\/longhouse-kelabit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Longhouse Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-OvELZnUzOpg\/VSU5VRktHCI\/AAAAAAAAv0A\/GNHHRX_cbdg\/s1600\/longhouse-kelabit.jpg\" title=\"Kelabit Longhouse \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInside a Kelabit Longhouse - See the depth?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVisiting a Kelabit Longhouse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are many longhouses in Bario, some old while some are more modern. If you have been to an Iban longhouse, the ones here are a little different compared to them. While it was my first time walking into a Kelabit longhouse, I pretty much expected a \u003Ci\u003Eruai \u003C\/i\u003E(Iban)\u0026nbsp;or corridor which is quite standard in the Orang Ulu community.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, here the Kelabit longhouse 'tawa' or corridor presents itself more as a function area during celebrations hence it looks pretty empty compared to the Iban longhouse. Each room has the family portraits displayed outside rather than in the room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vdULsLHjYE\/VSU81zfKJjI\/AAAAAAAAv0M\/2sG3yoAtlwE\/s1600\/bario-longhouse-kitchen.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Longhouse Kitchen\" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vdULsLHjYE\/VSU81zfKJjI\/AAAAAAAAv0M\/2sG3yoAtlwE\/s1600\/bario-longhouse-kitchen.jpg\" title=\"Longhouse Kitchen Dapur\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe 'Dapur' or kitchen in the longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EHowever, as we visited one of the oldest Kelabit Longhouses here called 'Bario Asal Longhouse' I was surprised that we made our entrance from the back or the kitchen area. Our guide Scott had informed us that this was normal practise for guest to come in from the kitchen area as this place is the heart of the longhouse where families and friends gather or are hosted here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBetween each '\u003Ci\u003Ebilik\u003C\/i\u003E' or room, a narrow pathway connects the '\u003Ci\u003Etawa\u003C\/i\u003E' and the '\u003Ci\u003Edapur\u003C\/i\u003E' which is the main kitchen area. A fireplace called '\u003Ci\u003Etetal\u003C\/i\u003E' is where everyone gathers on a daily basis. Some of the kitchens here are nicely renovated which is quite obvious where else the standard kitchens are where the main fire place is .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInside a Kelabit Longhouse 'Bario Asal Longhouse'\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KddeBzZVdpo\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelabit Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong some of the most unique foods I have tried on my travels, I have to say the Kelabit Food is one of them. Made mainly from natural resources and herbs, the local delicacies here are absolutely different and very interesting for any food lover.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong them, a popular dish is called \u003Ci\u003ELabo Belatuh\u003C\/i\u003E (Smoked Meat) which is particularly wild boar or venison, salted and smoked over an open fire. The meat is then boiled down and pounded into small strips, and eaten with Bario rice.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7M99FN_a-u0\/VSU9jFKi4zI\/AAAAAAAAv0U\/tU7BxOjKLSo\/s1600\/traditional-kelabit-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Food in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7M99FN_a-u0\/VSU9jFKi4zI\/AAAAAAAAv0U\/tU7BxOjKLSo\/s1600\/traditional-kelabit-food.jpg\" title=\"Traditional Kelabit Food\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETraditional Kelabit Food\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EVegetables that I tried during my stay here include various species of jungle vegetables like meedin, tepus, and lanau, Bario ajinomoto leaves, bunga kantan, daun ubi and terong burung pipit. All these are cooked in many different methods here too. Again, the Kelabit food is so unique it sometimes is an acquired taste for some.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uQ6nt7c7jm8\/VSU9yu3Xf_I\/AAAAAAAAv0c\/LjErjaRaThc\/s1600\/media-group-bario-highlands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ngimat Ayu Homestay Bario \" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uQ6nt7c7jm8\/VSU9yu3Xf_I\/AAAAAAAAv0c\/LjErjaRaThc\/s1600\/media-group-bario-highlands.jpg\" title=\"Ngimat Ayu Homestay Food\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOur media group at Ngimat Ayu Homestay during lunch\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOn my last night here, the entire group was invited to one of the popular longhouses called Ulung Palang where a traditional Kelabit dinner was prepared followed by a Kelabit cultural performance. Upon entering the longhouse, all of us were greeted with the locals dressed in full costume and serving us the Bario Pineapple drink, in a nicely cut pineapple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor dinner, it was a sit-down-on-the-floor dinner where a selection of the local cuisines was prepared for us. Laid out on a mat on the floor was my favourite, a type of river fern, some Kelabit sambal, Steamed chicken in ginger leaves, wild kelabit spinach or '\u003Ci\u003Etengayen\u003C\/i\u003E' and local asparagus with dried fish called '\u003Ci\u003ELanau\u003C\/i\u003E'.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jlPqjIo2vkY\/VSU-Jo95dJI\/AAAAAAAAv0o\/i_nUg0McDCw\/s1600\/kelabit-dinner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Longhouse Dinner\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jlPqjIo2vkY\/VSU-Jo95dJI\/AAAAAAAAv0o\/i_nUg0McDCw\/s1600\/kelabit-dinner.jpg\" title=\"Kelabit dinner in the longhouse\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe media group enjoying a traditional Kelabit dinner in a longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-s7gFd_xhjr0\/VSU-JkSYjiI\/AAAAAAAAv0k\/DqQMbeau3GE\/s1600\/kelabit-porridge-bubur.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Porridge Kikid\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-s7gFd_xhjr0\/VSU-JkSYjiI\/AAAAAAAAv0k\/DqQMbeau3GE\/s1600\/kelabit-porridge-bubur.jpg\" title=\"Kikid Kelabit Porridge\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKelabit Porridge\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe highlight was a special Kelabit porridge called '\u003Ci\u003Ekikid\u003C\/i\u003E' and the 'nubu laya' which is Bario rice wrapped in palm leaves. After dinner, the incredibly delicious Bario pineapple was served. Called '\u003Ci\u003EBua Kabar\u003C\/i\u003E', this was probably the best pineapple I have ever had in my life. You have to try it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelabit Traditional Dance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen you visit Bario, you are most likely introduced to a traditional Kelabit dance performance at one of the local longhouses. Not to worry as this comes with a full on traditional Kelabit dinner followed by the dance. I won't get into details but you can see from the video below on how it is performed here which is absolutely mesmerising.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKelabit Traditional Dance Video\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nU3ddMfcZig\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHomestays in Bario Highlands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are currently 12 professionally managed homestays in Bario Highlands and Nigmat Ayu is one of them. You may find others who run the homestays at an ad-hoc basis. However, one should not expect any city hotel standards as these are all run by the local people here who offer you their traditional way of living.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is no air condition and no hot water therefore, everything is back to basic. For those fearing the cold highland water, you can do it the old way by boiling some water over the fire then taking it into the bathroom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFood is prepared in each individual homestay and it is all their local food. There are no modern convenient shops (7-11), cafes or supermarkets. Only family run small grocery stalls and a tea stall in the main town area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BbjGNOMFByw\/VSU-vEaRAYI\/AAAAAAAAv00\/t-WhFJKWVC4\/s1600\/bario-highlands-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Bario \" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BbjGNOMFByw\/VSU-vEaRAYI\/AAAAAAAAv00\/t-WhFJKWVC4\/s1600\/bario-highlands-photo.jpg\" title=\"Bario Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario landscape\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0PUc2vbjgRI\/VSU-wBgCuuI\/AAAAAAAAv1A\/IcaF5Ts3cMo\/s1600\/bario-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Laman padi Bario \" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0PUc2vbjgRI\/VSU-wBgCuuI\/AAAAAAAAv1A\/IcaF5Ts3cMo\/s1600\/bario-photo.jpg\" title=\"Bario Paddy Field\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe highland paddy fields here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBario Megalith\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETrekking around Bario, our guide brought us to a unique megalith site, one of more than 300 cultural sites in the area. It is called '\u003Ci\u003EBatu Narit\u003C\/i\u003E' and it is actually a large rock in the middle of a field with an interesting carving of a human figure with arms stretching outwards. Who carved it? Why carve it? Those were the common questions which was asked by all of us here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zBSGIlxdwIs\/VSU-voTXTyI\/AAAAAAAAv1E\/8Edg5ERl2xk\/s1600\/bario-highlands-megalith.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Megalith at Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zBSGIlxdwIs\/VSU-voTXTyI\/AAAAAAAAv1E\/8Edg5ERl2xk\/s1600\/bario-highlands-megalith.jpg\" title=\"Bario Megalith\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003EA Megalith at Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWithout hesitation, I had to climb up the rock to get a better view and also to photograph it. The mystery is somehow explained through the tale of '\u003Ci\u003EUpai Semaring\u003C\/i\u003E', a legendary warrior who left carvings and marks on several rocks in different areas of the highlands, but then again, why those carvings? No one seems to know why and I believe that it is best left as a mystery here in Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelabit Highlands Overview\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce again, Bario is actually situated near the border of Sarawak and Kalimantan, at the foot of the Kelabit Highlands at the northern part of the Apo Duat Range near Mount Murud. There are a total of 15 longhouses in the Kelabit Highlands and the Bario district has 7 longhouses.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe oldest longhouse is Bario Asal followed by Lung Palang, Arur Dalam, Pa’ Ramapoh Atas, Pa’ Ramapoh Bawah, Pa’ Derung, Padang Pasir and Kampung Baru. All of these longhouses were gathered here in the 1960's according to records.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XioRrdvmwAk\/VSVFEHTGacI\/AAAAAAAAv2A\/ObPjpzpan3k\/s1600\/kelabit-longhouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Asal Longhouse\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XioRrdvmwAk\/VSVFEHTGacI\/AAAAAAAAv2A\/ObPjpzpan3k\/s1600\/kelabit-longhouse.jpg\" title=\"Bario Asal \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario Asal Longhouse\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IRmkg87aIzU\/VSVFRC3E2EI\/AAAAAAAAv2M\/Tl_wRpV6W6c\/s1600\/pa-ramapuh-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Pa' Ramupuh Longhouse \" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IRmkg87aIzU\/VSVFRC3E2EI\/AAAAAAAAv2M\/Tl_wRpV6W6c\/s1600\/pa-ramapuh-bario.jpg\" title=\"Pa' Ramupuh Longhouse Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPa' Ramupuh Longhouse\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRO3rDlhsIM\/VSU-vbUybQI\/AAAAAAAAv04\/m3iIVX5pVFw\/s1600\/bario-highlands-church.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Church in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zRO3rDlhsIM\/VSU-vbUybQI\/AAAAAAAAv04\/m3iIVX5pVFw\/s1600\/bario-highlands-church.jpg\" title=\"Bario Church\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELocal church in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIn total, there are about 6000-7000 Kelabits in Sarawak where the present population living at the Kelabit Highlands is numbered about 800 - 1000 people. It is also noted that many have left their homes for work and education while some have moved overseas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those still remaining here, farming and cultivation are the main jobs. Mainly for the famed Bario Rice and Bario Salt. There are some other smaller crops planted but when I was here, all I saw were paddy fields scattered all over the valley.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HVZUMsoGsE\/VSU-wrmPXFI\/AAAAAAAAv1Q\/jOywzsJF7FM\/s1600\/kelabit-kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kids in Bario\" border=\"0\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HVZUMsoGsE\/VSU-wrmPXFI\/AAAAAAAAv1Q\/jOywzsJF7FM\/s1600\/kelabit-kids.jpg\" title=\"Kelabit Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKelabit kids playing freely\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe most practical way to get to Bario is via flight from Miri which takes anywhere from 50 to 60 minutes one way. In the olden days, villagers used to trek for days and weeks to get to another town. With the logging roads nowadays and if you choose to travel overland, it is a 13 hour journey from Miri to Bario and mind you, some locals still do it. Especially to move large items here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor me, I once took a 6 hour drive overland to Bakelalan, the sister village of Bario and that was one amazing journey where I sat at the back of a 4WD all the way using the old logging roads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Enn4w3n_5i8\/VSU_mVpHvxI\/AAAAAAAAv1s\/NEt0m4HGnRY\/s1600\/kelabit-women.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Women\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Enn4w3n_5i8\/VSU_mVpHvxI\/AAAAAAAAv1s\/NEt0m4HGnRY\/s1600\/kelabit-women.jpg\" title=\"Kelabit women\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKelabit women welcoming guests\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Bario Food Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is probably one of the most unique festivals celebrated in Sarawak Borneo. Called \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenen Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or the Bario Food Festival, it takes place here at the end of July and early August. This is also the 10th year that the festival is taking place in Bario. Arrangements have to be made way in advance if you want to witness this festival as transportation and lodging is one of the most hardest to book for this amazing event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLYrQzOXgLQ\/VSVAT9YjiKI\/AAAAAAAAv10\/cVE1L0HYJX8\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-promotion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pesta Nukenen 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLYrQzOXgLQ\/VSVAT9YjiKI\/AAAAAAAAv10\/cVE1L0HYJX8\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-promotion.jpg\" title=\"Bario Food Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESampling of the Pesta Nukenen Food Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAt the Bario Food Festival, you can be assured of some pretty amazing local dishes, traditional and cultural performances and seeing the entire highland community getting together for this festival which takes place in the centre of Bario and the participating longhouses here. This is in fact is one of the best ways to explore this unique culture.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EConclusion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo me, Bario showcases an amazing unique lifestyle and culture which is hardly seen in today's travels for most people. The locals here still practice centuries old traditions and live simple lives unlike the fast moving life that most of us face in the cities of towns. I am very glad to have visited this highland community as it made me think again about how simple life is without modernization.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf given the chance, I would go back to Bario again, probably for a week or two just to have my head cleared minus the smart phones, laptops, malls, honking cars packaged with massive traffic jams and that horrible haze and other pollution that I am pretty much used too in Kuala Lumpur. I would also highly recommend that for anyone reading this, will one day make that incredible journey to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak before it gets succumbed by modernization.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3028872220060940122\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3028872220060940122\u0026isPopup=true","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3028872220060940122"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3028872220060940122"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/a-journey-to-bario-highlands-in-sarawak.html","title":"A Journey to the Bario Highlands in Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6vJhXDkZ5J8\/VSUw5abNTAI\/AAAAAAAAvyI\/qfOPCsC0Tlk\/s72-c\/bario-highlands.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.7065187342224055 115.52557393749998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.6929682342224055 114.23468043749999 4.7200692342224055 116.81646743749998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4572255396000025404"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-26T11:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-26T11:00:05.012+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Events in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Events in Malaysia 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Events in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Events 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Events 2015"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Events in Sarawak for 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C8B9Az6aGq4\/VRLbKWWI3QI\/AAAAAAAAviw\/oQgT6fYvwpM\/s1600\/events-in-sarawak-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Events in Sarawak for 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C8B9Az6aGq4\/VRLbKWWI3QI\/AAAAAAAAviw\/oQgT6fYvwpM\/s1600\/events-in-sarawak-2015.jpg\" height=\"360\" title=\"Events in Sarawak 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvents in Sarawak for 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is a list compiled for anyone planning to visit the largest state in Malaysia this year. The events and festivals in Sarawak range from all kinds where the most popular ones being the music festivals like the Borneo Jazz Festival 2015 taking place in May and also the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 which takes place in August.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOther events in Sarawak are in many genres from adventure, cultural, film, international and domestic events. A number of them like the Kite Festival and the Tidal Bore Festival will see many foreign visitors attending them. A number of running events are also available for runners and marathoners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESports events are also in the list with the famous Sarawak Regatta taking place in September while the Sibu Big Bike Week in December will see hundreds of bikes from all over Borneo attending this. Even frogs are highlighted in the 2nd Bornean Frog Race which is a very niche and unique event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe list of Events in Sarawak \u0026nbsp;for 2015 is;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPkhFsoPskc\/VRLb3aJi2PI\/AAAAAAAAvi4\/nub0PMXwRaQ\/s1600\/earth-hour-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Earth Hour 2015 Kuching Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZPkhFsoPskc\/VRLb3aJi2PI\/AAAAAAAAvi4\/nub0PMXwRaQ\/s1600\/earth-hour-2015.jpg\" height=\"193\" title=\"Earth Hour 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEarth Hour 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: March 31\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kuching Waterfront\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VlIPNonhnmY\/VRLTCr6vuFI\/AAAAAAAAvhA\/ytPqMTTtgxo\/s1600\/mv-logos-hope-sarawak-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak MV Logos Hope 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VlIPNonhnmY\/VRLTCr6vuFI\/AAAAAAAAvhA\/ytPqMTTtgxo\/s1600\/mv-logos-hope-sarawak-2015.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"MV Logos Hope Sarawak 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMV Logos Hope - Cruise Ship\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENothing beats boarding a massive cruise ship and the MV Logos Hope offers visitors an introduction to the vessel and the organisation which includes a book fair featuring over 5,000 different titles of educational and Christian books, a visual presentation and the International Cafe.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 2 - 29\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Mon-Tue: 2pm - 9.30pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Wed-Sat: 10am - 9.30pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Sun: 1pm - 9.30pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Berth 6, Sim Kheng Hong Port, Pending\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EContact: +6010 9606178\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWT1VMCh1-c\/VRLTALPnONI\/AAAAAAAAvgc\/sEX2YfwslQw\/s1600\/asean-international-film-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA 2015)\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IWT1VMCh1-c\/VRLTALPnONI\/AAAAAAAAvgc\/sEX2YfwslQw\/s1600\/asean-international-film-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"353\" title=\"ASEAN International Film Festival Awards AIFFA 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA 2015)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe ASEAN International Film Festival And Awards 2015 is a premier film festival, which made its debut in 2013. Held in the city of Kuching, Sarawak, \u0026nbsp;the biennial film festival celebrates the best of films around the ASEAN region. Definitely a must-attend festival for any film lover.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 9-11\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003Ewhere: Unnamed Venue, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bJLYTJqi31I\/VRLS-Hru2vI\/AAAAAAAAvf8\/csAj24bHPhQ\/s1600\/Baleh-Kapit-Raft-Safari-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bJLYTJqi31I\/VRLS-Hru2vI\/AAAAAAAAvf8\/csAj24bHPhQ\/s1600\/Baleh-Kapit-Raft-Safari-2015.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBaleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe unique Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari is a two-day rafting contest organized by the Tourism Task Group of Kapit. This is also the 20th Baleh–Kapit Raft Safari since the inaugural event in 1996 and held along the mighty Rejang River. A must visit event for water sport lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 11-12\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kapit town, Kapit\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FJVhZf2y6I4\/VRLTDHuvopI\/AAAAAAAAvhk\/NZwzsIDpwb4\/s1600\/pesta-benak-tidal-bore-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pesta Benak Tidal Bore Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FJVhZf2y6I4\/VRLTDHuvopI\/AAAAAAAAvhk\/NZwzsIDpwb4\/s1600\/pesta-benak-tidal-bore-2015.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Tidal Bore Festival 2015\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETidal Bore Festival 2015 (Pesta Benak)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPesta Benak or Tidal Bore Festival is one of Sarawak’s iconic events which is celebrated on a grand scale. This special event is centred in Sri Aman town with longboat paddling competitions, tidal bore surfing, water sports, food and trade fair, nightly entertainment and viewing of the famous tidal bore. Surfers, take note.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 17\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Batang Lupar Riverfront, Sri Aman\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ta6koVg8ExA\/VRLTDQGhQJI\/AAAAAAAAvhM\/qcjeWypraOw\/s1600\/pesta-kaul-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mukah Kaul Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ta6koVg8ExA\/VRLTDQGhQJI\/AAAAAAAAvhM\/qcjeWypraOw\/s1600\/pesta-kaul-2015.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Pesta Kaul Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMukah Kaul Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Kaul is a traditional festival celebrated by the Melanau community living along the coast areas in Sarawak. In the past, Kaul was held as a religious ceremony to appease the spirits of the sea, land, forest and farm making it the most important festival in the Melanau traditional calendar. If you love cultures and religion, this is one event to attend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 22-27\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Tapak Pesta Kaul, Kuala Dana, Mukah\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-njXs96j_ZuE\/VRLTBBd-IdI\/AAAAAAAAvgw\/wXMx6qJiG8w\/s1600\/bornean-frog-race-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Bornean Frog Race 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-njXs96j_ZuE\/VRLTBBd-IdI\/AAAAAAAAvgw\/wXMx6qJiG8w\/s1600\/bornean-frog-race-2015.jpg\" height=\"225\" title=\"Bornean Frog Race 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Bornean Frog Race 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the Bornean Frog Race, participants will explore one or more trails at the Serapi foothills within the Kubah National Park for a period of 2 hours, and returning with digital images of these amphibians. A very unique and interesting event for any wildlife or animal lover.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: April 25\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kubah National Park, Matang, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DQYZdTofPeQ\/VRLTEyAfN5I\/AAAAAAAAvhs\/KKUm-yA1be8\/s1600\/world-harvest-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"World Harvest Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DQYZdTofPeQ\/VRLTEyAfN5I\/AAAAAAAAvhs\/KKUm-yA1be8\/s1600\/world-harvest-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"311\" title=\"World Harvest Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWorld Harvest Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe main highlight of the World Harvest Festival is the theme play which utilises the lake, ethnic houses and trees as natural props found in the world-famous Sarawak Cultural Village. Each year the play takes on a different ethnic theme and for 2014, it was based on a traditional Bidayuh legend.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: May 1-3\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nEJDGcVHGvI\/VRLXs2KG77I\/AAAAAAAAviY\/8fc-Jmr_qxE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nEJDGcVHGvI\/VRLXs2KG77I\/AAAAAAAAviY\/8fc-Jmr_qxE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2015.jpg\" height=\"265\" title=\"Sarawak Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d; font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe mother of all Jazz Festivals, the Borneo Jazz Festival 2015 or BJF 2015 is in its 10th Anniversary and for this year, a special lineup has been arranged for jazz lovers. Held in the resort city of Miri, this music festival attracts jazz lovers from around the region.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: May 8, 6pm – May 9, 12pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FNWLs4VIZYM\/VRLTAAVT_2I\/AAAAAAAAvgY\/_wHdLJ_8lFg\/s1600\/Runners-Wild-Bario-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Runners Wild Bario 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FNWLs4VIZYM\/VRLTAAVT_2I\/AAAAAAAAvgY\/_wHdLJ_8lFg\/s1600\/Runners-Wild-Bario-2015.jpg\" height=\"320\" title=\"Runners Wild Bario Sarawak\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERunners Wild Bario 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is a trail-running series that takes runners into the wild for unforgettable National Geographic inspired running experiences across Southeast Asia and here in Sarawak Borneo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: May 16\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Bario, Miri\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_sWZBUgv8rw\/VRLS_ytfszI\/AAAAAAAAvgg\/Wc420fa0RXc\/s1600\/Pesta-Babulang-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pesta Babulang 2015 Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_sWZBUgv8rw\/VRLS_ytfszI\/AAAAAAAAvgg\/Wc420fa0RXc\/s1600\/Pesta-Babulang-2015.jpg\" height=\"257\" title=\"Pesta Babulang 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPesta Babulang 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe highlight of the Pesta Babulang Festival is a buffalo race involving teams from Limbang, Sabah and Brunei trying to outrace each other, riding on bare buffalo back. Activities include cultural performances, a cooking contest, beauty pageant, handicrafts exhibition and lucky draws. Full of family fun here!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: June 1\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kampung Batu Danau, Limbang\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TQctdBeYKzY\/VRLc8R7KzGI\/AAAAAAAAvjE\/wUERHLhCB-c\/s1600\/Live-Active-Run-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Spring Mall Live Active Run 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TQctdBeYKzY\/VRLc8R7KzGI\/AAAAAAAAvjE\/wUERHLhCB-c\/s1600\/Live-Active-Run-2015.jpg\" height=\"145\" title=\"Live Active Run 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELive Active Run 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOrganized by The Spring Shopping Mall back in 2012, the Spring Live Active Run Half-Marathon injected a jolt of excitement into the outdoor recreation scene when it became the first large-scale competitive and community run organized in Sarawak. There are five categories - 21km Half-Marathon, 10km Run, 10km Corporates Race, 5km Fun Run and a 2km Kids Dash, the Spring Live Active Run is a perfect platform for runners of all levels and ages.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: June 14, 5.30am\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: The Spring Mall, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9LqyNfLkNk\/VRLTCMSD9GI\/AAAAAAAAvg8\/ZT_Roe-2epk\/s1600\/interbike-hash-2015-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Interbike Hash 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p9LqyNfLkNk\/VRLTCMSD9GI\/AAAAAAAAvg8\/ZT_Roe-2epk\/s1600\/interbike-hash-2015-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"286\" title=\"Interbike Hash 2015 Sarawak\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInterbike Hash 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Inter Bike Hash 3 (IBH3) will be a 3 day event held from 10 to 12 July, 2015. Programme activities commence on Friday afternoon and continue with a mass mountain bike ride on Saturday and end with a city ride on Sunday morning. A must attend for any cycling enthusiast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: July 10-12\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Bau, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2O3Q18Dmxw4\/VRLXs2QfX1I\/AAAAAAAAvic\/CzgEBt0LYhY\/s1600\/pesta-nukenen-bario-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Food Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2O3Q18Dmxw4\/VRLXs2QfX1I\/AAAAAAAAvic\/CzgEBt0LYhY\/s1600\/pesta-nukenen-bario-2015.jpg\" height=\"236\" title=\"Pesta Nukenen Bario 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenen Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or Bario Food Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of Sarawak's most unique and exciting food and cultural festivals, the Bario Food Festival promises an experience you will remember for a very long time. Recommended for foodies or food\u0026nbsp;enthusiast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: July 30 - Aug 1\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Bario, Miri\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iu9EMmJbzdI\/VRLTBazyhOI\/AAAAAAAAvg4\/A1iVFixWipo\/s1600\/borneo-cultural-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Cultural Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iu9EMmJbzdI\/VRLTBazyhOI\/AAAAAAAAvg4\/A1iVFixWipo\/s1600\/borneo-cultural-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"205\" title=\"Borneo Cultural Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Cultural Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo Cultural Festival or BCF 2015 is a week-long celebration of food, music and dances celebrating the diverse cultural background of Sibu community such as the Iban, Bidayuh,\u0026nbsp;Melanau, Orang Ulu, Malay and Chinese people here. A must attend festival for anyone who loves culture and people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: July 30 – August 8\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sibu Town Square, Sibu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-diJa08qMck0\/VRLXs7qd3UI\/AAAAAAAAviU\/hNLs_QvUTvA\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-diJa08qMck0\/VRLXs7qd3UI\/AAAAAAAAviU\/hNLs_QvUTvA\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"226\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 (RWMF’15)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as one of the Top 25 Music Festivals in the world, the RWMF 2015 is something that any concert or festival lover should attend. Held in the rainforest of Santubong in Kuching, this 3-day festival promises a unique experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Aug 7-9\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X4SGx7ZjBPI\/VRLTC0ZlkuI\/AAAAAAAAvhE\/UL0G46c_7X4\/s1600\/padawan-raft-safari-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Padawan Raft Safari 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X4SGx7ZjBPI\/VRLTC0ZlkuI\/AAAAAAAAvhE\/UL0G46c_7X4\/s1600\/padawan-raft-safari-2015.jpg\" height=\"260\" title=\"Padawan Raft Safari\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPadawan Raft Safari 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Padawan Raft Safari is a bamboo rafting competition where participants journey down river which will take more than three and a half hours. This experience lets participants pass amazing picturesque scenes and rapids which create a natural obstacle and one amazing journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Aug 16\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kampung Annah Rais, Kampung Temurang, Kampung Danu, Kampong Git, Padawan, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-asYe7o5fqT8\/VRLd_XYgOTI\/AAAAAAAAvjQ\/DdZ4AiDIC_I\/s1600\/World-Technical-Vocational-Education-Training-Conference-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"TVET 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-asYe7o5fqT8\/VRLd_XYgOTI\/AAAAAAAAvjQ\/DdZ4AiDIC_I\/s1600\/World-Technical-Vocational-Education-Training-Conference-2015.jpg\" height=\"95\" title=\"World Technical Vocational Education \u0026amp; Training Conference 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWorld Technical Vocational Education \u0026amp; Training (TVET) Conference 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate : 25 – 27 August 2015\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aa-kHuWD2uw\/VRLS-P2TDZI\/AAAAAAAAvf4\/Wv-n1h7NmsU\/s1600\/Bintulu-International-Kites-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bintulu International Kite Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aa-kHuWD2uw\/VRLS-P2TDZI\/AAAAAAAAvf4\/Wv-n1h7NmsU\/s1600\/Bintulu-International-Kites-Festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"280\" title=\"Borneo International Kite Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo International Kite Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo International Kite Festival will be held in this seaside town of Bintulu and for the 11th time to date. The huge windy open space of the Old Bintulu Airport that faces the South China Sea provides ideal consistent flying conditions that kiters love. If you love all things kites, this is one event to attend here in Bintulu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Sept 1\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Old Airport Runway, Bintulu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j7ddDM55gVM\/VRLTEKqM3OI\/AAAAAAAAvhc\/r8MmSUDbgww\/s1600\/sibu-base-jump-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sibu Base Jump 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-j7ddDM55gVM\/VRLTEKqM3OI\/AAAAAAAAvhc\/r8MmSUDbgww\/s1600\/sibu-base-jump-2015.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Sibu Base Jump\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESibu Base Jump 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sibu Base Jump has been organised since 2009 and has become a yearly event organised by Sibu Tourism Task Force Group with technical support by BASE Jumper from Australia and Malaysia. Sibu Base Jump 2015 is planned to be carried out just a week before KL Tower Jump.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Sept 21\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Wisma Sanyan \u0026amp; Sibu Town Square (Phase I), Sibu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BDW7QYom9pI\/VRLTDvRAwhI\/AAAAAAAAvhY\/0MNrn4oBOwc\/s1600\/sarawak-regatta-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Regatta 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BDW7QYom9pI\/VRLTDvRAwhI\/AAAAAAAAvhY\/0MNrn4oBOwc\/s1600\/sarawak-regatta-2015.jpg\" height=\"210\" title=\"Sarawak Regatta\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESarawak Regatta 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe significance of regattas in Sarawak dates back to 1872 during the James Brooke era where it started with the intention to stop racial wars among local tribes where headhunting was largely practised. James Brooke then instructed all tribes to instead challenge each other by having boat races to prove their power and strength and hence now, the Sarawak Regatta is one of the most popular events here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Sept 25 – Sept 27\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Kuching Waterfront\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w7A6Wr3VKtY\/VRAggoXrLbI\/AAAAAAAAvdM\/ZlRQQ3wkUWc\/s1600\/sibu-dance-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sibu International Dance Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w7A6Wr3VKtY\/VRAggoXrLbI\/AAAAAAAAvdM\/ZlRQQ3wkUWc\/s1600\/sibu-dance-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"261\" title=\"Sibu International Dance Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESibu International Dance Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sibu International Dance Festival is a world platform for artists and arts organisations to explore, exchange experiments and inspire concepts, showcasing the diversity of dance in the land of Borneo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Sept 22-26\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sibu town\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KO9rj6IVEA0\/VRLS-GgU4tI\/AAAAAAAAvgA\/YsHUuoZC7Pg\/s1600\/Borneo-International-Beads-Conference-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo International Beads Conference 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KO9rj6IVEA0\/VRLS-GgU4tI\/AAAAAAAAvgA\/YsHUuoZC7Pg\/s1600\/Borneo-International-Beads-Conference-2015.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Beads Conference 2015\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo International Beads Conference 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the beads and craft lovers, the Borneo International Beads Conference 2015 (BIBCo2015) will be the 4th International Bead Conference held here and promises to be even more exciting and vibrant than the past events. A must-visit for any bead lover around the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Oct 9-11\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNzqtfpm_20\/VRLS-9COE-I\/AAAAAAAAvgE\/GgtPNvRWlic\/s1600\/Borneo-Talent-Awards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Talent Awards 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-iNzqtfpm_20\/VRLS-9COE-I\/AAAAAAAAvgE\/GgtPNvRWlic\/s1600\/Borneo-Talent-Awards.jpg\" height=\"244\" title=\"Borneo Talent Awards\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Talent Awards 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo Talent Awards 2015 is a competition to identify the most talented performer from various discipline of show and it is open to both Malaysians and foreigners of all ages. The talent competition will showcase singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, acrobatics, pantomime, mimic or performing arts.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Nov 27-28\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sibu Town Square, Sibu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LnZY6Qiorxg\/VRLTA7QLApI\/AAAAAAAAvgo\/KINjJQSHI6M\/s1600\/big-bike-week-sibu-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Big Bike Week 2015 Sibu Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LnZY6Qiorxg\/VRLTA7QLApI\/AAAAAAAAvgo\/KINjJQSHI6M\/s1600\/big-bike-week-sibu-2015.jpg\" height=\"272\" title=\"Sibu Big Bike Week 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESibu Big Bike Week 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Sibu Bike Week attracts around 2,000 bikers from across the globe and among them are bikers from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, Kalimantan, Germany, Spain, Philippines, Holland, Australia, Abu Dhabi, Indonesia and Thailand. If you love big bikes, this is the event to check out!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: Dec 4\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sibu town\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information, you can also visit the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or you can contact the event organizers. anyone planning to visit Sarawak to attend any of these events are highly recommended to make your travel arrangements in advance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESome of the locations may be a little harder to get to therefore there are a number of travel companies that offer packages for these events and festivals. The main events in the cities are convenient for the visitor while the ones off the main cities requires traveling, some even off road. Hope you will have the opportunity to attend some of the events in Sarawak for 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4572255396000025404\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4572255396000025404\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4572255396000025404"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4572255396000025404"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/events-in-sarawak-for-2015.html","title":"Events in Sarawak for 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-C8B9Az6aGq4\/VRLbKWWI3QI\/AAAAAAAAviw\/oQgT6fYvwpM\/s72-c\/events-in-sarawak-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.5532783 110.35921269999994"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-2.5029912000000003 105.19563869999995 5.6095478 115.52278669999994"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3088566782709608932"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-23T15:31:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-23T15:31:37.167+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bario"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bario Food and Culture Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MyFest 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pesta Nukenen Bario"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Highlands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pesta Nukenen Bario"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pZ9emBy1dPY\/VQ00YIvp7RI\/AAAAAAAAvak\/UrhAQhS3fZw\/s1600\/pesta-nukenen-bario-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pesta Nukenen Bario 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pZ9emBy1dPY\/VQ00YIvp7RI\/AAAAAAAAvak\/UrhAQhS3fZw\/s1600\/pesta-nukenen-bario-2015.jpg\" height=\"446\" title=\"Pesta Nukenen Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPesta Nukenen Bario\u003C\/b\u003E or the \u003Cb\u003EBario Food and Culture Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is being celebrated from 30 July to 1st August and this very unique and special event will showcase the stunning and amazing highland culture of Sarawak Borneo. This year also showcases the 10th anniversary of the festival celebrating the culinary and cultural heritage of the Kelabit Highlands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt Bario, visitors can expect authentic Kelabit food prepared by the highly skillful local chef's who have carried the recipes from generation to generation. The beauty about the local dishes here is seeing how they are prepared in the traditional longhouses. On a normal day, they are prepared in the kitchen of the longhouse which also doubles at the main guest area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WCYWu1buD6Q\/VQ00ktyU_3I\/AAAAAAAAvas\/jt1lOecuQrk\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Food Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WCYWu1buD6Q\/VQ00ktyU_3I\/AAAAAAAAvas\/jt1lOecuQrk\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Bario Food Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe main area where the Bario Food Festival will be held\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe history of the Bario food Festival dates back 10 years ago in 2005 where the main principle objective was to recover the traditional processing methods of the Kelabit highland people which includes the indigenous edible plants and wildlife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis food festival is considered to be one of the world's most unique festival due to the overall culinary process and experience. Because Bario is not an easy place to reach in the highlands, this resulted in the locals having kept the centuries old tradition and recipes safeguarded.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kPkUCEWQbWc\/VQ02MJquFuI\/AAAAAAAAvbQ\/CkJ1jOYBVu0\/s1600\/pitcher-plant-rice-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pitcher Plant Rice Bario \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kPkUCEWQbWc\/VQ02MJquFuI\/AAAAAAAAvbQ\/CkJ1jOYBVu0\/s1600\/pitcher-plant-rice-bario.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Pitcher Plant Rice\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPitcher Plant Rice, a local Kelabit speciality dish\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EHowever, with modernization, many of the younger generation have moved from the highlands to the fast moving city life and hence less people are getting involved in this process. Overall, there are only 6000 Kelabit people found around the world where the main concentration is here in the highlands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the recent Miri Country and Music Festival, the Bario Food Festival 2015 was promoted by the organisers by bringing the Kelabit people down from Bario to showcase their ethnic Kelabit food. At the bazaar, there was a Kelabit Food Tent where visitors were introduced to this authentic food and also for branding awareness for the festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W6Ih47ClwkU\/VQ02MMpcwFI\/AAAAAAAAvbU\/TLOpZB9SX0E\/s1600\/pesta-nukanen-2015-committee.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Food Festival Organisers\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W6Ih47ClwkU\/VQ02MMpcwFI\/AAAAAAAAvbU\/TLOpZB9SX0E\/s1600\/pesta-nukanen-2015-committee.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Bario Food Festival Committee \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Bario Food Festival Committee promoting the event in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QwTbvEHoHdM\/VQ02JNcdGdI\/AAAAAAAAvbA\/C0g0junEPtg\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-promotion.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Food Fest 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QwTbvEHoHdM\/VQ02JNcdGdI\/AAAAAAAAvbA\/C0g0junEPtg\/s1600\/bario-food-festival-promotion.jpg\" height=\"444\" title=\"Bario Food Festival 2015 Promotion\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe media was given a preview and taste of the traditional Kelabit food\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggzCATYna6U\/VQ02JYeNBiI\/AAAAAAAAva8\/KX6DNbC4IgU\/s1600\/dato-isaac-lugun.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dato Isaac Lugun Nikki Lugun\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ggzCATYna6U\/VQ02JYeNBiI\/AAAAAAAAva8\/KX6DNbC4IgU\/s1600\/dato-isaac-lugun.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Dato Isaac Lugun\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDato Isaac Lugun (centre) and Nikki Lugun (right) sampling the Kelabit Food at the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EKelabit food is more of a slow food which is processed from scratch using all kinds of natural ingredients. The blend of diverse ingredients used are also not found anywhere in the world making this place the main hub for the delicacy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is also one of the main reasons why you will not find any authentic Kelabit restaurants anywhere. Among the recommended food to try here is the \u003Ci\u003ENuba' Laya'\u003C\/i\u003E which is softened rice wrapped in banana leaf. Another popular dish is \u003Ci\u003ELabo Belatuh\u003C\/i\u003E or smoked meat done Kelabit style.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TrSakULohWo\/VQ02JdVxvwI\/AAAAAAAAva4\/WtFMJw2c9iY\/s1600\/kelabit-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Food Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TrSakULohWo\/VQ02JdVxvwI\/AAAAAAAAva4\/WtFMJw2c9iY\/s1600\/kelabit-food.jpg\" height=\"470\" title=\"Kelabit Food\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKelabit Food, very authentic dishes\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAt the Nukenen Festival, you will not only experience the unique and amazing food but also witness the Kelabit lifestyle. Moving towards a carnival like atmosphere, visitors can see traditional dances, games and even music of the Kelabits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, when dusk arrives, you will also see another side of the locals here where song and dance come into play. As the highland people are avid followers of the country and western lifestyle, don't be surprised to see locals in cowboy hats and boots singing along to popular country tunes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPesta Nukenen is organised by the Rurum Kelabit Sarawak, the Kaum Ibu and Belia Bario and supported by Alde Valley Food Adventures UK, the Sarawak Tourism Board and the Sarawak State Government.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-E2IxhZHmEJU\/VQ-7-vFCbKI\/AAAAAAAAvco\/jxeH0bdKyzY\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Trekking in Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-E2IxhZHmEJU\/VQ-7-vFCbKI\/AAAAAAAAvco\/jxeH0bdKyzY\/s1600\/trekking-in-bario.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Activities in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETrekking in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EActivities in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZfdBPQUM1aA\/VQ-8UzuLBnI\/AAAAAAAAvcw\/tGF9YVpdm4g\/s1600\/bario-salt-factory-farm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Salt Factory Farm in Bario \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZfdBPQUM1aA\/VQ-8UzuLBnI\/AAAAAAAAvcw\/tGF9YVpdm4g\/s1600\/bario-salt-factory-farm.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Bario Salt Factory Farm\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EDue to the high elevation, Bario is truly an amazing place for anyone who loves the outdoors, culture and nature. Here, you can witness the locals going about their everyday lives harvesting and planting highland paddy or rice padi. This is one of the main industries of the Kelabit people. Apart from this, smaller farming lands cater to vegetables and fruit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHiking and trekking is also on top of the activity list as there are many trails available around Bario. Some of off road while a number of them lead to other villages.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBird watching is also available for avid birders and even beginners as a number of montane birds are available here, including endemic ones. It is said that there are two or three species which is very rare and found only in the Bario Highlands.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are also visits to the local salt farm where you can witness how traditional salt is processed and made here. The salts are processed from salt water which is pumped to the main centre and then cooked before fire drying them. Each designated family takes turns to process the Bario Salt here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther activities include kayaking down the Daphur River which is something that I would like to try one day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-66s2c335i-8\/VQ-7D4KMOtI\/AAAAAAAAvcQ\/RUr0LESGHOg\/s1600\/kelabit-longhouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kelabit Longhouse Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-66s2c335i-8\/VQ-7D4KMOtI\/AAAAAAAAvcQ\/RUr0LESGHOg\/s1600\/kelabit-longhouse.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Kelabit Longhouse\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Kelabit Longhouse in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelabit Longhouse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKelabit longhouse visits are the main highlight and not to be missed as this is truly a one-of-a-kind experience where you can walk through these extremely long wooden houses on stilts which have about 20-30 families staying there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe longhouses have three main sections - The \u003Ci\u003Etawa \u003C\/i\u003Ewhich is the main hall or corridor, the \u003Ci\u003Ebilik \u003C\/i\u003Ewhich is the actual homes of the locals and the back of the longhouse which is the kitchen and open area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVideo inside a Kelabit Longhouse in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KddeBzZVdpo\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile many may think the \u003Ci\u003Etawa \u003C\/i\u003Eis the main area, it is actually the kitchen area which serves as the main area where guests are hosted and families gather. When I visited one of the longhouses, the locals told me that it was common for guests to enter from the kitchen and be greeted and hosted here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AA9En9f6cU8\/VQ-7SPpiS9I\/AAAAAAAAvcY\/71VdOoPKcFw\/s1600\/flying-to-bario.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Flying to Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AA9En9f6cU8\/VQ-7SPpiS9I\/AAAAAAAAvcY\/71VdOoPKcFw\/s1600\/flying-to-bario.jpg\" height=\"436\" title=\"How to go to Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFlying inside a Twin Otter Turboprop Plane to Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow to go to Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBario is accessed only via flight from Miri, Lawas and Kuching and only via the small turboprop aeroplanes which can seat 16 passengers at one time. There are three flights a day but during the festival, MASwings has allocated additional flights to make it 6 flights a day. Note that each passenger is weighed along with their luggage before checking in.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for land transport, it takes about 10-12 hours just from Miri and only the locals will go for this. A flight will take you 1 hour only. There are no taxis or buses to Bario.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETaking a flight to Bario is one amazing experience as you will fly around 1000 to 3000 feet above ground and you can see the vast primary and secondary rainforest below you. Even more amazing is the landing experience at the Bario airport.Check out the video I did for the plane landing at Bario Airport.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVideo of plane landing in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QLzV8xmVo2c\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAccommodations in Bario\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile Bario is located up in the highlands, you won't be getting general hotels here. The standard accommodations are all in the form of homestays. This means, some of the homes and longhouses here offer a staying experience with the families which in result lets you have a feel of how life is up in the highlands. To date, there are about 10 homestays available in Bario which can accommodate up to about 200-300 people and it is advised to book ahead for anyone wanting to visit here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cYoAwEYOrBA\/VQ-7vkZ9Y-I\/AAAAAAAAvcg\/s3dTuuMmEQw\/s1600\/bario-homestay.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nigmat Ayu Homestay in Bario\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cYoAwEYOrBA\/VQ-7vkZ9Y-I\/AAAAAAAAvcg\/s3dTuuMmEQw\/s1600\/bario-homestay.jpg\" height=\"420\" title=\"Accommodations in Bario\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENigmat Ayu Homestay in Bario\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOn my trip to Bario in October 2014, I stayed at Nigmat Ayu Homestay which is run by Scott Apoi. The place was very nice and cosy and totally something I did not expect. Together with a media group, we were treated to the local Kelabit home-cooked food by Scott's mother. In our free time, we would gather in the common area at the balcony just absorbing the beautiful views as the house was located on top of a small hill.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JUIq73o0-tA\/VQ--LJ8gJsI\/AAAAAAAAvc8\/yvhOq2N0Ml4\/s1600\/bario-sarawak-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Map of Bario Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JUIq73o0-tA\/VQ--LJ8gJsI\/AAAAAAAAvc8\/yvhOq2N0Ml4\/s1600\/bario-sarawak-map.jpg\" height=\"494\" title=\"Bario Map\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap of Bario, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VBmBs4hNNOM\/VQ035bYGBnI\/AAAAAAAAvbk\/1Q027HMOqP0\/s1600\/bario-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bario Highlands Map\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-VBmBs4hNNOM\/VQ035bYGBnI\/AAAAAAAAvbk\/1Q027HMOqP0\/s1600\/bario-map.jpg\" height=\"478\" title=\"Bario Map\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap of Bario Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnyone planning to go to the Bario Food Festival is highly advised to make arrangements way in advance as there are flight limitations. The nearest city to Bario is Miri too. For any additional information, you can also check out the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sarawaktourism.com\/event\/pesta-nukenen-bario-food-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board events website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. For me, I have never attended this festival and I hope that this year, I will have the opportunity to visit this place and experience this unique festival. If I do go, see you there at the\u0026nbsp;Pesta Nukenen Bario.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3088566782709608932\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3088566782709608932\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3088566782709608932"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3088566782709608932"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html","title":"Pesta Nukenen Bario"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pZ9emBy1dPY\/VQ00YIvp7RI\/AAAAAAAAvak\/UrhAQhS3fZw\/s72-c\/pesta-nukenen-bario-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.58576621483813 115.53686879296885"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.55804371483813 112.95508179296884 5.61348871483813 118.11865579296885"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8285033615408411980"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-26T12:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-26T12:24:00.875+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Diving Packages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scuba Diving"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Diving Sites"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U85wEPUOSLM\/VOn2D5214WI\/AAAAAAAAuA4\/CEPb44YNI6I\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Diving Sites\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U85wEPUOSLM\/VOn2D5214WI\/AAAAAAAAuA4\/CEPb44YNI6I\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" height=\"480\" title=\"Miri Dive Sites\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those who have not dived here, the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Diving Sites\u003C\/b\u003E are well scattered just outside the resort city of Miri in Sarawak and while Miri is not that well known for diving, it is now being promoted by the Sarawak Tourism Board and also Tourism Malaysia as one of the must-dive areas in Sarawak Malaysia, apart from Sabah and the East Coast Islands of Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile Malaysia has abundance of beautiful dive sites, the dive sites in Miri are absolutely not to be missed for any adventure and leisure diver. Miri's dive sites has some of the worlds healthiest hard and soft corals according to research and was recently discovered in the last five years or so making this dive destination a desirable and unique one to visit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ozcoMWuvRA4\/VOn2PJJCCaI\/AAAAAAAAuBA\/0850lELNiA4\/s1600\/dive-sites-in-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving sites in Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ozcoMWuvRA4\/VOn2PJJCCaI\/AAAAAAAAuBA\/0850lELNiA4\/s1600\/dive-sites-in-miri.jpg\" height=\"476\" title=\"Dive sites in Miri Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVarious diving photos in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDive sites in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are a total of 37 dive sites in Miri and the below are the most popular ones for beginners and advanced divers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEve's Garden 10 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis shallow reef of just 20 to 40 feet is carpeted with soft corals such as leather corals, elephant's ear and dead man's fingers. Giant anemones and clown fishes are all over the reef. The schooling yellow tail fusiliers and angelfishes also characterise this reef.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnemone Garden 20 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the most interesting reefs with a depth range of 10 - 16 meters, with hard and soft corals, anemones and their symbolic clown fishes, bubble corals, anchor corals, colorful dendronepthya soft corals, feather stars, giant clams, nudibranches and schooling yellowtails.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESiwa Reef 25 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe largest reef in Miri, some 800m in length, and the depth ranges from 8-18m. Divers will certainly be left aawed by the many large boulders, huge and undamaged table corals of Miri. Leopard Sharks, huge Marble Rays, and mixtures of wonderful contrast marine life can be sited here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESea Fan Garden 30 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis unique 16 meter deep reef provides an excellent environment for an amazing variety of gorgonian sea fans, sea whips and schooling batfish.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESunday Reef 35 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELarge hard corals make up this richly inhabited 11-16 meter deep reef, populated with anemones, clown fishes and nudibranches.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVHK Reef 40 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis reef is named after our respectful instructor, Mr Voo Heng Kong, and is covered with sea-whips swaying among the hard coral and sea fan. Average diving depth is around 17 metres, where divers will find schools of jacks, small barracudas, anemones, clownfish and many more species of marine life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETukau Drop-Off 50 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAn exciting drop-off reef (20-40 meters) with a vertical wall. Schooling jacks, barracudas, napoleon Wrasses, yellowtail fusiliers and large groupers are always present, and sharks and trumpet fish are occasionally seen here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBatu Belais 45 Minutes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA picturesque reef covered with gorgonian trees and seafans. Batfishes are common among the long swaying sea whips - a photographer's heaven.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrouper Patch 60 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGiant groupers inhabit this reef of 15-18 meters depth. Spiny lobsters are also present together with yellowtail fusiliers and other schooling fishes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAtagu Maru Wreck 10 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA World War II era Japanese warship wreck just off Lutong. The 100 meter ship sits upright with the top deck just 10 meters below the surface. Most of the hull is covered with cave corals. A large moray eel has made its home here and travelly, jacks and barracudas are frequently seen.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESri Gadong Wreck 60 Minutes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA small 30 meter cargo ship sits on an 18 meter sand bottom. The whole wreck is teeming with life; jacks, yellow grunts, batfish and barracudas circle the wreck while giant groupers swim in or out of the cargo holds.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4M4-glXomfg\/VMT4M4ntQmI\/AAAAAAAAsr0\/_olBR05gNvM\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dive Sites in Miri-Sibuti \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4M4-glXomfg\/VMT4M4ntQmI\/AAAAAAAAsr0\/_olBR05gNvM\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" height=\"384\" title=\"Miri Dive Sites\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Dive Sites\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Diving Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri has long been known for the many national parks and caves over the years and now, the beautiful undersea landscape and marine life is gaining attention of scuba divers ever since the untouched coral reefs were discovered in recent years.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn general, the reefs in Miri are all patch reefs with varying depths from 7 to 30 meters with average visibility of 10 to 30 meters. This highly depends on the currents and season for diving and also weather permitting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Marine Life\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAmong what you can see while diving in Miri are mostly healthy corals like Gorgonians, sea-whips, anemones, sponges and crinoids. Marine life include loads of reef fish like angel fish, butterfly fish, fusiliers and larger fish like groupers, stingrays, trigger fish, parrot fish and wrasses. For nudis, a total of 40 or more species of nudibranchs have already been sighted to date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Diving Style\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe only style of diving you can do in Miri is boat diving. There are no islands in the vicinity of all the dive sites therefore your surface intervals are done on the boat, especially on route to your next dive site. Most of the dive locations have next to no currents and the water temperature averages around 30 degree Celsius so you can use a 3mm wetsuit with no problem.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVisibility in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - 10 to 30 meters\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest time to dive in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - March till September\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat to see while diving in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - Cuttlefish, rays, whale shark, nudibranches, all kinds of corals\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENearest Dive Site from Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - 15 minutes boat ride\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDive Packages in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - RM615 to RM1,000 per person\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDivers per boat - per day:\u003C\/b\u003E 16 divers max\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can also read my other article on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as I did my last dive there in May 2014 and the next time you plan a diving trip in Sarawak and want something totally different compared to the usual busy dive centres, you can check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cocodive.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ECoco Dive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they specialize in all the Miri Diving Sites and comes highly recommended by many people who have been here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8285033615408411980\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8285033615408411980\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8285033615408411980"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8285033615408411980"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/miri-diving-sites.html","title":"Miri Diving Sites"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U85wEPUOSLM\/VOn2D5214WI\/AAAAAAAAuA4\/CEPb44YNI6I\/s72-c\/miri-dive-sites.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4088243501638457194"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-28T17:53:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-01-28T17:53:30.229+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Diving Packages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scuba Diving"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Diving in Miri"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlIAA_z5tG4\/VMT4DlH-j0I\/AAAAAAAAsrU\/KoiOs9iS3Ew\/s1600\/diving-in-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving in Miri Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlIAA_z5tG4\/VMT4DlH-j0I\/AAAAAAAAsrU\/KoiOs9iS3Ew\/s1600\/diving-in-miri.jpg\" height=\"388\" title=\"Diving in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E was the last place I imagined I would be diving at and last year, this opportunity came up and of course I took it without thinking twice. I have heard a lot of good things about diving in Miri from friends over the years but somehow, we never got to making a dive trip here. Dive sites here are also part of the Miri Sibuti Coral Reef National Park which is highly protected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn 2014 while I was attending the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I had the chance to explore some of the Miri diving sites with Coco Dive, a reputable and professional dive operator here where they took me to three dive spots where I was dumbfounded with what I saw underwater. Not only was the dive sites untouched, the marine and coral life here was amazing and comparable with many other top dive sites in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCouI10QxnI\/VMT4LXB_JDI\/AAAAAAAAsrg\/z-WoIYoxbfM\/s1600\/coco-dive-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coco Dive Center in Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rCouI10QxnI\/VMT4LXB_JDI\/AAAAAAAAsrg\/z-WoIYoxbfM\/s1600\/coco-dive-miri.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Coco Dive Center in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoco Dive Center in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AmoNN4LT4Cg\/VMT4K_edjRI\/AAAAAAAAsrc\/462pJyA1Q3A\/s1600\/coco-dive-miri-equipment.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dive Equipment Coco Dive in Miri\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AmoNN4LT4Cg\/VMT4K_edjRI\/AAAAAAAAsrc\/462pJyA1Q3A\/s1600\/coco-dive-miri-equipment.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Coco Dive in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDive equipment at Coco Dive in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PbDYTpOZ1po\/VMT4NSw0zuI\/AAAAAAAAsr4\/0ClwWi0PQRo\/s1600\/miri-diving-boat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Diving Boat\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PbDYTpOZ1po\/VMT4NSw0zuI\/AAAAAAAAsr4\/0ClwWi0PQRo\/s1600\/miri-diving-boat.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Miri Diving Packages\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGetting ready to go for my dive\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy dive master and guide was no other that Ross Kelly, an Englishman who used to dive in Vietnam before calling Miri home. Ross has 15 years diving experience around the world and is a qualified PADI Dive Instructor. When I first arrived here, I found him to be professional and friendly at the same time. I was also asked to produce my PADI Diving License but I had lost it, and Ross told me no worries as I could simply enter my details into the PADI website for the number.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe beauty about diving in Miri is that the dive center is in town and the jetty is located about 5 minutes drive away. All equipment and boats are well prepared for divers and when you get there, you are all set to go out. While there are no islands to be seen on route to the dive sites, you will notice some oil rigs in the far distance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLbrkBGFmpg\/VMT4MU-GB2I\/AAAAAAAAsro\/0G6h5UPrSXM\/s1600\/diving-in-miri-sibuti-reef.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Sibuti Coral Reef National Park Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-WLbrkBGFmpg\/VMT4MU-GB2I\/AAAAAAAAsro\/0G6h5UPrSXM\/s1600\/diving-in-miri-sibuti-reef.jpg\" height=\"416\" title=\"Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDiving at the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOn my dive here, I was taken to Tukau Drop Off, Batu Belias and Eves Garden in one trip. Tanks were prepared ahead while food was also prepared for the full day boat trip. I have to say the service was very international standards especially when Ross was leading the dives. More importantly, the safety checks were very strict and I kind of admired the level of professionalism involved with Coco Dive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESadly, on this dive trip, I did not have an underwater camera and I regretted not bringing one as the sheer underwater\u0026nbsp;beauty would have been easily captured with no problems. I recommend you bring an underwater camera if you plan to dive in Miri - beg or borrow, you will not regret it. Below are various Miri-Sibuti taken by Coco Dive and Sarawak Tourism Board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gIhwUSMcaWk\/VMT4Ni2OulI\/AAAAAAAAsr8\/Nfdf-3cbuUM\/s1600\/miri-diving-photography.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Sibuti Dive Photos \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gIhwUSMcaWk\/VMT4Ni2OulI\/AAAAAAAAsr8\/Nfdf-3cbuUM\/s1600\/miri-diving-photography.jpg\" title=\"Nudibranches see at Miri-sibuti Dive Sites\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENudibranches see at Miri-Sibuti Dive Sites, Image Coco Dive\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D2bw30TWf_I\/VMT4OcNnlWI\/AAAAAAAAssI\/2alYJ_ddFus\/s1600\/miri-sibuti-dive-sites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dive photos of Miri Sibuti Dive sites\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-D2bw30TWf_I\/VMT4OcNnlWI\/AAAAAAAAssI\/2alYJ_ddFus\/s1600\/miri-sibuti-dive-sites.jpg\" title=\"Miri-Sibuti Diving Photo\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful, colorful and large sea fans in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5nWLnSip0o\/VMT4OST_qXI\/AAAAAAAAssM\/Mthw3VS94IE\/s1600\/sarawak-miri-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving Sites in Miri\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-D5nWLnSip0o\/VMT4OST_qXI\/AAAAAAAAssM\/Mthw3VS94IE\/s1600\/sarawak-miri-diving.jpg\" height=\"480\" title=\"Miri diving sites\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri diving sites, photo from Sarawak Tourism Board\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor any diving enquiries, you can contact \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cocodive.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ECoco Dive in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they are the recommended dive operator here supported by the Sarawak Tourism Board. They are located in the main town area in their own little bungalow which is shared with a guest house called Coco House. So you can do the entire stay-and-dive here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWalking to town will take you a few minutes from Coco House too. There is a mini mart that sells general goods and soft drinks throughout the day and there is a tour counter where you can book tours around Miri or Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Z_v4BsFrd4\/VMT4LKLoqDI\/AAAAAAAAsrk\/mhlYrTtFV3c\/s1600\/coco-dive-shop-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coco Dive in Miri\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5Z_v4BsFrd4\/VMT4LKLoqDI\/AAAAAAAAsrk\/mhlYrTtFV3c\/s1600\/coco-dive-shop-miri.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Coco Dive Shop Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px;\"\u003EThe facilities at Coco Dive in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe facility also has a dive shop and a restaurant outside which serves some great food. For dives, a van is provided to take divers to and from the jetty. Dive equipment is available from head to toe too so you can simply rent whatever you need here. Overall for divers, this is an awesome one-stop place and professionally operated.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4M4-glXomfg\/VMT4M4ntQmI\/AAAAAAAAsr0\/_olBR05gNvM\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Diving Sites\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4M4-glXomfg\/VMT4M4ntQmI\/AAAAAAAAsr0\/_olBR05gNvM\/s1600\/miri-dive-sites.jpg\" height=\"384\" title=\"Miri Dive Sites\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Dive Sites\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoco Dive Miri Address\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELot 2117, Block 9, Miri - Pujut Road,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMCLD, 98000 Miri,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak, East Malaysia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETelephone: +6 085 417053 \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEmail: miri.cocodive@gmail.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I am an avid diver, I have dived in many locations around Malaysia. Some of my favourite dive sites are \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/08\/mabul-island.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMabul Island\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Tenggol Island, Lankayan Island,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/sipadan-island.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESipadan Island\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and Siamil Island. Now that I have experienced diving in Sarawak and seeing how beautiful and untouched the dive sites are, I look forward to coming back here for another round of scuba diving in Miri.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4088243501638457194\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4088243501638457194\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4088243501638457194"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4088243501638457194"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/diving-in-miri.html","title":"Diving in Miri"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TlIAA_z5tG4\/VMT4DlH-j0I\/AAAAAAAAsrU\/KoiOs9iS3Ew\/s72-c\/diving-in-miri.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5946312589662353539"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-25T17:07:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-22T21:13:41.888+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"452\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will be held from 8-9 May at the ParkCity\u0026nbsp;Everly\u0026nbsp;Hotel in Miri, Sarawak and this is also the 10th year the festival is being held here and is one of the pioneer Jazz Festivals in Southeast Asia. Having brought in numerous world renown jazz artist and performers, the Borneo International Jazz Festival is always out to surprise audiences with local and international artist. Jazz lovers should not miss this opportunity as for the 10th anniversary of the BIJF, there should be something special lined up for visitors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 in Sarawak also promises visitors two days of exciting jazz played by various performers where four acts are done on each night. After party jam sessions are also performed at the hotel's lounge bar where performers get together and just play it out. For the younger generation, the organizers have included a DJ session after each night of the festival where locals and foreigners can party away till the wee hours of the morning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUpdate:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-10th-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015 10th Anniversary Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;announced in February 2015. Check out who is performing for this years BJF 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-luAUrJDoxf4\/VL-0KIj_BmI\/AAAAAAAAsk8\/4XjfkGmB2mE\/s1600\/diana-liu.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diana Liu Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-luAUrJDoxf4\/VL-0KIj_BmI\/AAAAAAAAsk8\/4XjfkGmB2mE\/s1600\/diana-liu.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Diana Liu\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysian singer Diana Liu opened the Borneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOther things to look out for during the BIJF 2015 is the unique Sarawakian craft bazaar which always impresses the visitors with the beautiful collections of traditional art and craft. A food and drinks bazaar is also set up at the venue for the hungry visitors where selections range from local to international cuisines. Beer and soft drinks are sold at reasonable prices too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 attracts mostly jazz lovers from around the region and a number of expatriates from across the border, namely from Brunei, Sabah, Singapore and Indonesia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uix325dnaAo\/VL-z_HSGdnI\/AAAAAAAAsiw\/t_zt2oQI8kc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 Poster\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uix325dnaAo\/VL-z_HSGdnI\/AAAAAAAAsiw\/t_zt2oQI8kc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.JPG\" height=\"402\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2014 Poster\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOpening of the Borneo Jazz Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe festival always opens with a local school marching brass band which plays some jazz numbers at about 6.00pm before the main acts take stage. This also takes place in the evening before the sun sets by the sea in the back. Last years Borneo Jazz 2014 saw the Chung Hua Marching Brass Band open the festival followed by local Malaysian artist Diana Liu and her band which was well received.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CxTKNcaLHog\/VL-0AjzlkvI\/AAAAAAAAsjE\/DbXHjgFM_qA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-by-the-sea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset Photo Miri \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CxTKNcaLHog\/VL-0AjzlkvI\/AAAAAAAAsjE\/DbXHjgFM_qA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-by-the-sea.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Miri Sunset Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful sunset on Brighton Beach at ParkCity Everly Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9n3et9huqzs\/VL-0ItUsNsI\/AAAAAAAAskk\/-TySaFg_myA\/s1600\/chung-hua-marching-band-miri.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chung Hua Miri Brass Band Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9n3et9huqzs\/VL-0ItUsNsI\/AAAAAAAAskk\/-TySaFg_myA\/s1600\/chung-hua-marching-band-miri.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Chung Hua Miri Brass Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EChung Hua Miri Brass Band opens the festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NflmPl_Wrpw\/VL-0BU3zoUI\/AAAAAAAAsjI\/93dKj8tmMFE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-everly-parkcity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Borneo Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NflmPl_Wrpw\/VL-0BU3zoUI\/AAAAAAAAsjI\/93dKj8tmMFE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-everly-parkcity.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Borneo Jazz Festival Grounds seen from the beach here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9nroKHuxQVI\/VL-0P2xJDPI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/tI-C7zA3-Ek\/s1600\/vocal-sampling-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Vocal Sampling Performing at Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9nroKHuxQVI\/VL-0P2xJDPI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/tI-C7zA3-Ek\/s1600\/vocal-sampling-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Vocal Sampling at Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVocal Sampling from Cuba\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInteresting Performances\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the much talked about acts for the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 was actually Anthony Strong from the United Kingdom. Apparently word went around that this was the next up and coming jazz retro-contemporary superstars from the UK alongside Michael Buble.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AMtz3L9he0M\/VL-z8KIj0AI\/AAAAAAAAsiQ\/sxsfmxc9LWI\/s1600\/anthony-strong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthony Strong Borneo Jazz Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AMtz3L9he0M\/VL-z8KIj0AI\/AAAAAAAAsiQ\/sxsfmxc9LWI\/s1600\/anthony-strong.jpg\" height=\"424\" style=\"cursor: move;\" title=\"Anthony Strong at Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px;\"\u003EAnthony Strong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAnthony is also hailed as UK's new jazz superstar with multiple hits around Europe and has played alongside with top international names. With all that credential, I could only wait for his show here in Miri and, I was impressed. Anthony was a true performer and entertainer, not to mention talented too. Overall, he got the ladies all worked up with his boyish looks while the men were swaying to his music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the festival, I met up with Anthony at the Miri airport on route to Kuala Lumpur. He was such a nice and humble person, easy to talk to and super casual. I asked him about his experience at the Borneo Jazz Festival and his respond was that he absolutely loved performing here due to the people and was even surprised that he had fans all the way here in the rainforests! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VuJP7Vx_6LU\/VL-z8TiBILI\/AAAAAAAAsiM\/V0xnmZXausc\/s1600\/anthony-strong-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthony Strong Sarawak Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VuJP7Vx_6LU\/VL-z8TiBILI\/AAAAAAAAsiM\/V0xnmZXausc\/s1600\/anthony-strong-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Anthony Strong at Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnthony Strong from the UK performs at the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VXuLeczyJw\/VL-0HqF2bmI\/AAAAAAAAsko\/yK0QaTW6RAw\/s1600\/brassballet-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Brassballett Germany BIJF 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VXuLeczyJw\/VL-0HqF2bmI\/AAAAAAAAsko\/yK0QaTW6RAw\/s1600\/brassballet-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Brassballett Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrassballett from Germany\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6beNj4KzU9k\/VL-0IAo0whI\/AAAAAAAAskc\/9RfJhrfbQbE\/s1600\/brassballet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Brassballett \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6beNj4KzU9k\/VL-0IAo0whI\/AAAAAAAAskc\/9RfJhrfbQbE\/s1600\/brassballet.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Brassballett at Borneo Jazz \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px;\"\u003EBrassballett does a 'Smooth Criminal'\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJunkOFunc....what is that?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of my favourite acts for Borneo Jazz 2014 was actually a Malaysian band called JunkOFunc which consisted of 12 members from Kuala Lumpur. Having not heard of them before as they are not mainstream, I was actually very impressed with their performance here. Not only did they look good, they played and sang very well for an international festival. They were lively and very entertaining and the crowd just loved that in a festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJunkOFunc gets my vote for being the most impressive act for the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014. I hope that for 2015, we will see more entertaining acts like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXeh7Pk4KCs\/VL-0LlQNOtI\/AAAAAAAAslM\/IbhM8L9nCN8\/s1600\/junkOfunc-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXeh7Pk4KCs\/VL-0LlQNOtI\/AAAAAAAAslM\/IbhM8L9nCN8\/s1600\/junkOfunc-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJunkOFunc performs on stage at the Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zFLJUIENOgk\/VL-0L28tVVI\/AAAAAAAAslQ\/hJgYmh_stOo\/s1600\/junkOfunc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Russel Curtis, lead singer of JunkOFunc\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zFLJUIENOgk\/VL-0L28tVVI\/AAAAAAAAslQ\/hJgYmh_stOo\/s1600\/junkOfunc.jpg\" height=\"464\" title=\"Russel Curtis JunkOFunc\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERussel Curtis, lead singer of JunkOFunc impresses the crowd at Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrXkW4kVUfI\/VL-0KfiofII\/AAAAAAAAsk4\/dFP1WvPHQbo\/s1600\/iriao-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iriao at Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrXkW4kVUfI\/VL-0KfiofII\/AAAAAAAAsk4\/dFP1WvPHQbo\/s1600\/iriao-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Iriao from Georgia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIriao from Georgia take stage with their Georgian\u0026nbsp;Folk and Jazz music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Yp3RqZqbbk\/VL-0LcLhTsI\/AAAAAAAAslU\/C_y8aAC1-Sk\/s1600\/iriao.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iriao at the Borneo Jazz Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Yp3RqZqbbk\/VL-0LcLhTsI\/AAAAAAAAslU\/C_y8aAC1-Sk\/s1600\/iriao.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Iriao Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELevan Abshilava from Iriao plays a traditional Georgian drum\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBest Visual and Creativity at Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYK Samarinda, an ethnic jazz band from East Kalimantan easily stole the show in my opinion. Sporting the traditional Dayak of Borneo costume complete with head gear, I was taken aback with how they fused traditional with jazz.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1CJPAU1cOQw\/VL-0QdadoFI\/AAAAAAAAsmM\/QBZyCFN2d30\/s1600\/yk-samarinda-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1CJPAU1cOQw\/VL-0QdadoFI\/AAAAAAAAsmM\/QBZyCFN2d30\/s1600\/yk-samarinda-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"452\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYK Samarinda from East Kalimantan opens with a Sape instrument\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EHonestly, when YK Samarinda walked on stage, I was clueless on what was going to happen - was it a traditional performance as he was holding a Sape, traditional Dayak guitar or was it just for show. However, when he opened the show on day 2 with his Sape, you could see the look on the audiences where eyebrows raised. Guests were as lost as I am, until he broke into a modern jazz rhythm and then changing guitars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rwfl1nGk8Vk\/VL-0EsCxyEI\/AAAAAAAAsj8\/7MQT3J34_t0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"YK Samarinda Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rwfl1nGk8Vk\/VL-0EsCxyEI\/AAAAAAAAsj8\/7MQT3J34_t0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-photos.jpg\" height=\"460\" title=\"YK Samarinda Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJazz and Ethnic - A very unique combination\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EYK Samarinda gets my vote for being the most creative and impressive performance at the Borneo Jazz 2014. This kind of surprise is great, especially when you have a festival running for 10 years, it is always good to have something fresh and unexpected. Anyway, I have always loved the music from the Sape as it is a very interesting music instrument.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3EWDO3k4iI\/VL-z-BCrHYI\/AAAAAAAAsik\/OXFVC3BnFIs\/s1600\/bornean-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"YK Samarinda Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3EWDO3k4iI\/VL-z-BCrHYI\/AAAAAAAAsik\/OXFVC3BnFIs\/s1600\/bornean-jazz.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"YK Samarinda\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYK Samarinda on stage at the Borneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtxWzHbMgz4\/VL-0NGozjSI\/AAAAAAAAslc\/UaOieX42hHs\/s1600\/mario-canonge-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mario Canonge from Martinique\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtxWzHbMgz4\/VL-0NGozjSI\/AAAAAAAAslc\/UaOieX42hHs\/s1600\/mario-canonge-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Mario Canonge Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMario Canonge from Martinique\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_-Wdozvtyo\/VL-0JZafzSI\/AAAAAAAAsk0\/ul6c1cUcMlk\/s1600\/diana-liu-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diana Lui Saxophonist \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_-Wdozvtyo\/VL-0JZafzSI\/AAAAAAAAsk0\/ul6c1cUcMlk\/s1600\/diana-liu-band.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Diana Lui Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pik-ntkoz6o\/VL-0N316UmI\/AAAAAAAAsls\/Qt8TamnAe2A\/s1600\/orang-kenyah-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kayan Women Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pik-ntkoz6o\/VL-0N316UmI\/AAAAAAAAsls\/Qt8TamnAe2A\/s1600\/orang-kenyah-miri.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kayan Women, Miri Sarawak\" width=\"275\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EL - Diana Lui's saxophonist, R - Kayan women at the welcoming dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Bazaar at Borneo Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-smMVKQApQn8\/VL-0BGNOvCI\/AAAAAAAAsjM\/kJcwh9SjAjY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bazaar at Borneo Jazz\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-smMVKQApQn8\/VL-0BGNOvCI\/AAAAAAAAsjM\/kJcwh9SjAjY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-craft-bazaar.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Borneo Jazz festival bazaar\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInteresting souvenirs sold at the bazaar here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe craft and food bazaar at the Borneo Jazz festival grounds are always interesting. Souvenirs are high on the list for shoppers as you can find some authentic Sarawakian handmade products alongside with ladies jewelry. Other things found here include customized t-shirts, caps, hats, paintings and a variety of other souvenirs. Prices are pretty decent too, based on my shopping experience in town.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe food bazaar is also something I look forward too as you can find some local favourites here. In general, you do not need to have your dinner and then come here, you might as well have it here. Tables and chairs are set up around the festival ground too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GGB8JbSI2Cg\/VL-0Npi2RMI\/AAAAAAAAslk\/Y3VcbWEOpxc\/s1600\/miri-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawakian Craft Bazaar\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GGB8JbSI2Cg\/VL-0Npi2RMI\/AAAAAAAAslk\/Y3VcbWEOpxc\/s1600\/miri-craft-bazaar.jpg\" height=\"462\" title=\"Traditional Sarawakian Craft\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETraditional Sarawakian Craft on sale\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor the drinkers, fear not as there is always a main sponsor like Strong Bow Beer who will have their booths here. Bottled beer is priced around RM10-RM15 per bottle sold at the booths or from the beautiful promoters they usually have walking around the festival grounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fZ8S8ig_gpk\/VL-0PBI6iUI\/AAAAAAAAsl8\/rRBkVv-4mMM\/s1600\/sarawak-girls.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beer Promoters Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fZ8S8ig_gpk\/VL-0PBI6iUI\/AAAAAAAAsl8\/rRBkVv-4mMM\/s1600\/sarawak-girls.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Malaysia Beer Promoters \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeer promoters at Borneo Jazz Music Festival, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPeSFg3ZmIg\/VL-0GN1SJmI\/AAAAAAAAskE\/Uo_VoB32FFQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-sunset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Sunset Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPeSFg3ZmIg\/VL-0GN1SJmI\/AAAAAAAAskE\/Uo_VoB32FFQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-sunset.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Miri Sunset Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful Miri sunset seen from the beach at the festival grounds\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Jamming Sessions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWithout fail, artists would get together at the hotel lobby lounge for a jamming session for the fans and also themselves each night after all the performances. Here, drinks are served while jazz fans can have a more up, close and personal session with some of the artists. It's great to see the many jazz artist from different countries get together and team up to play together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CexU3ow3nY\/VL-0CYJKZGI\/AAAAAAAAsjc\/pxjC6rZYv5w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-jam-session.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Jamming Session\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CexU3ow3nY\/VL-0CYJKZGI\/AAAAAAAAsjc\/pxjC6rZYv5w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-jam-session.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Jam Session\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Jamming Session after the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe After Party at Borneo Jazz\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFRQK-OT-i4\/VL-z_RnpDiI\/AAAAAAAAsi4\/i9X-TTiPfow\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-after-party.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"After Party Borneo Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFRQK-OT-i4\/VL-z_RnpDiI\/AAAAAAAAsi4\/i9X-TTiPfow\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-after-party.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival After Party\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGuests at the after party of the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWhile younger adults make up a good percentage of the audience, an after party was held on each night after the Borneo Jazz Festival. For 2014, top radio DJ from Traxx FM Malaysia - DJ Round Head was spinning to the crowd here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUIf290QQr0\/VL-0ObfNENI\/AAAAAAAAsl0\/yGE4UOkpC74\/s1600\/roundhead-traxx-fm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DJ Round Head of Traxx FM Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUIf290QQr0\/VL-0ObfNENI\/AAAAAAAAsl0\/yGE4UOkpC74\/s1600\/roundhead-traxx-fm.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"DJ Round Head\" width=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDJ Round Head of Traxx FM Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ODqFOTQLszs\/VL-0C5c7ixI\/AAAAAAAAsjs\/A8cdT6xTKfA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"finale of the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ODqFOTQLszs\/VL-0C5c7ixI\/AAAAAAAAsjs\/A8cdT6xTKfA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 Finale\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDuring the finale of the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Fnmq7Omrxk\/VL-0G1xz6FI\/AAAAAAAAskM\/pweysArzRKs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz 2014 Artist\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Fnmq7Omrxk\/VL-0G1xz6FI\/AAAAAAAAskM\/pweysArzRKs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"446\" title=\"Borneo Jazz 2014 Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAll artist take stage for the final performance at BIJF 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlant a Tree\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xw_GxrXQh4o\/VMSV_-K95YI\/AAAAAAAAsqc\/JikbZI6rkQg\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Tree planting\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xw_GxrXQh4o\/VMSV_-K95YI\/AAAAAAAAsqc\/JikbZI6rkQg\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"419\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Tree planting\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETree planting with the artist and school children\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFrom the media side, usually we get in a day before the festival takes place and on the main day itself, a tree planting ceremony takes place in the morning where the performing artist are invited to each plant a tree for conservation purposes. After that, a media press conference is held with the artist and organizers where we get to ask questions about the artist and also about the festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the eve of the festival, the artist and media will be invited to a welcoming dinner at one of the local hotels around Miri. Here, the CEO of Sarawak Tourism and possibly the mayor of Miri will welcome the artist and media with speeches and presentation of souvenirs to the artists.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TWJYXoJV9Uw\/VL-z_raE6GI\/AAAAAAAAsi0\/u8q5nnfN9DQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Meritz Hotel in Miri \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TWJYXoJV9Uw\/VL-z_raE6GI\/AAAAAAAAsi0\/u8q5nnfN9DQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Meritz Hotel in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWelcoming dinner held at the Meritz Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor Borneo Jazz 2014, the welcoming dinner was held at the beautiful Meritz Hotel in Miri town. This hotel was selected due to the beautiful views of Miri city from the rooftop cafe while I managed to catch a lovely sunset here too. For anyone heading to Miri, I would easily recommend staying here as the location is a mere 10 minutes to the Borneo Jazz venue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMedia from around the world are invited to cover this event and mainly music media from magazines like Song Lines and other publications are seen here. Questions sometimes exceed the press conference as the international media always has interesting questions, unlike the local media.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NzDcg8y99Tw\/VL-0FdHQWQI\/AAAAAAAAskU\/8eUOSh0WrA4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-press-conference.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival media press conference\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NzDcg8y99Tw\/VL-0FdHQWQI\/AAAAAAAAskU\/8eUOSh0WrA4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-press-conference.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Borneo Jazz media press conference\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz media press conference at the hotel\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ETwo media sessions are held over the two days in the mornings where we have the chance to ask questions to the various artist performing. My main question to the performers, especially many of them who are first timers in Sarawak - How do you like Sarawak so far, and always, I get a very positive reply of how beautiful Miri and Sarawak is and how the artist plan to come back on their own to further explore Sarawak, Borneo and Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Kt7yy9RF0o\/VL-0EBODI3I\/AAAAAAAAsj0\/HMl6j89sWxY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-organizers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"organizing team for Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Kt7yy9RF0o\/VL-0EBODI3I\/AAAAAAAAsj0\/HMl6j89sWxY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-organizers.jpg\" height=\"492\" title=\"Borneo Jazz organizing team\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPart of the Borneo Jazz organizing team with some Kayan ladies in traditional outfits in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tickets for the BIJF 2015 should b on sale anytime from February. It is highly recommended that you purchase them on the early bird prices as you can save quite a lot if you are going in a group or with a family. Also for your accommodations, you should book them early and a few recommended places to stay at are;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHotels in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri - The main event venue\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri Marriott Resort and Spa - Just next door, 5 minutes walk\u003Cbr \/\u003EEastwood Valley Golf \u0026amp; Country Club - 10 minutes drive\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeritz Hotel - 15 mins drive from town center\u003Cbr \/\u003EImperial Hotel Miri - 15 mins drive from town center\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E are reasonably priced where two day passes are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EADULTS\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM55 (US$15) for early bird purchases\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM95 (US$26) for pre sale before event\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM130 (US$36) for at the door prices\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EKIDS\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM25 (US$7) for early bird purchases\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM45 (US$12) for pre sale before event\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM50 (US$14) for at the door prices\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBorneo Jazz 2015 Venue\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E98000, Miri Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETelephone: +6085 440 288\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WF0kNFGz64s\/VL-z9uuTT1I\/AAAAAAAAsic\/xPar-Qsqtng\/s1600\/bijf-2015-banner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 banner\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WF0kNFGz64s\/VL-z9uuTT1I\/AAAAAAAAsic\/xPar-Qsqtng\/s1600\/bijf-2015-banner.jpg\" height=\"194\" title=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information, you can visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo International Jazz Festival website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. A list of performers for Borneo Jazz 2015 should be out by February or early March this year too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETourism In and Around Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs Miri is one of the main gateways for tourism in this part of Sarawak, you should take the opportunity to explore around this area, namely the \u003Cb\u003EMulu Caves\u003C\/b\u003E which is one of the most popular attractions at the Mulu National Park, the \u003Cb\u003ENiah Caves\u003C\/b\u003E at the Niah National Park and also the \u003Cb\u003ELambir Hills National Park\u003C\/b\u003E. All these parks require traveling and is awesome for nature and outdoor lovers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - For scuba divers, Miri is home to some of the most beautiful untouched and un-commercialized coral reefs here. Located in the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park, only one main dive operator takes divers here which is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cocodive.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ECoco Dive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;located in Miri city. Professionally operated, there are local and Caucasian dive instructors and masters that will lead your dive trip. For me, I managed to do some diving in Miri during one of my trips here and overall, it is awesome due to not seeing other divers around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-nSKGnMVHI\/VMSt5CTJ0NI\/AAAAAAAAsq8\/F3AfGDTj8Gk\/s1600\/miri-kolo-mee-noodles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Kolo Mee\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-nSKGnMVHI\/VMSt5CTJ0NI\/AAAAAAAAsq8\/F3AfGDTj8Gk\/s1600\/miri-kolo-mee-noodles.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kolo Mee in Miri\" width=\"297\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKolo Mee, Red and White Types\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E is also something to explore, only if you are a foodie as this place showcases some pretty amazing experiences in local and ethnic foods. For me, I personally enjoy walking around Miri old town to try the local hawker scene in search of the Kolo Mee (Kolo Noodles) and also the Orang Ulu Traditional Food which is one of the most unique ethnic foods I have tried to date. This also is an acquired taste as it is very very different.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExploring Miri\u003C\/b\u003E is a great way to see the town, especially on foot. The best places to visit in town are the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Handicraft Market\u003C\/b\u003E where you can find all kinds of Sarawakian traditional and ethnic handicraft, \u003Cb\u003EMiri Wet Market\u003C\/b\u003E where it is divided into two interesting sections and I would recommend you try the Ethnic Market or 'Pasar Khas' to see the unique items being sold. Among my favourite is the choices of different types of bananas sold here as the colors are pretty wild. Other places of interest around Miri include the Miri Chinese Temple on the old town area and also \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/grand-old-lady-of-miri-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EThe Grand Old Lady of Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the first oil well in Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M_ud2EpLzSw\/VMSuQIzv8GI\/AAAAAAAAsrE\/hEEq85mmAWU\/s1600\/miri-market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Wet Market \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M_ud2EpLzSw\/VMSuQIzv8GI\/AAAAAAAAsrE\/hEEq85mmAWU\/s1600\/miri-market.jpg\" height=\"438\" title=\"Miri Market\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAmazing banans colors at the Miri Wet Market\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAirlines that fly to Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAirlines that fly into Miri include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and MASWings from Kuching. There are 7 flights a day into Miri from 7am till 9pm. Connecting airports will be Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah or Singapore if you are flying from overseas. Otherwise, you can also transit at Kuching Airport or Kota Kinabalu Airport. Note Miri is a one hour flight from Kuching, 50 minute flight from Kota Kinabalu and a 2 hour 15 minute flight from Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDriving into Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is usually done by the locals or expatriates that live in Brunei. Usually it takes an estimate time of 30-60 minutes from Brunei and 2-3 hours from Sabah and a whopping 8-10 hours drive from Kuching. Note the border crossing can get super congested on weekends and public holidays so it is recommended you arrive very early or a day before the event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can take a look at more photos from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was equally interesting with a great line up of musicians which included The Nylons and Hazmat Modine. For the jazz lover and enthusiast, I have come up with a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJazz Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that you can follow as they are spread around the country in states of Penang and Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor music lovers who are visiting Sarawak anytime, you can refer to this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is spread out throughout the year. Noting that the Rainforest world Music Festival 2015 or RWMF 2015 will be the top of the list here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I frequent the jazz festivals in the region, I am always on the lookout for something new and interesting offered by the organizers and they always seem to amaze me with the line up of performers. See you at the Borneo Jazz Festival 2015.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5946312589662353539\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5946312589662353539\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5946312589662353539"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5946312589662353539"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html","title":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2896207296496908331"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-10T20:58:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T15:41:20.700+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri Country Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s1600\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers Line Up \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s1600\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"458\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E2nd Miri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;performers list was recently announced where a fresh set of new performers take the line up from various countries around Asia and also the world. Back by popular demand is also Mel and Joe from Singapore who were a huge hit during the 1st country music festival held in 2014 while a surprise from the Czech Republic and USA awaits fans of country music here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs Miri is in the northern part of Sarawak in Borneo, it is well known as a resort city and is also home to two other notable music festivals which are the Borneo International Jazz Festival and the Asia Music Festival. The addition of this country music festival which takes place in February fills the gap in the early part of the year too. Just for the record, country music is very popular among the locals and expatriates here and in neighboring states.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia has also been popular with a number of music festivals coming up since the last few years and if you want to check what is going on, here is also a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the music lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnnounced in early October 2014, the official line up of bands for the Miri Country Music Festival 2015 or MCMF 2015 will be;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-qb_LaObnc\/VDfKuDCSm_I\/AAAAAAAAmb0\/0ui-iUmFkJ4\/s1600\/country-sisters-czech-republic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Country Sisters Band from Czech Republic \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-qb_LaObnc\/VDfKuDCSm_I\/AAAAAAAAmb0\/0ui-iUmFkJ4\/s1600\/country-sisters-czech-republic.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Country Sisters Band Czech Republic \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECountry Sisters Band from Czech Republic\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECountry Sisters\u003C\/b\u003E - All the way from the Czech Republic, European Country Music makes its way here. The sisters have been in the show business nearly 40 years now, wit\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003Eh their latest formation in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe Country Sisters create a show that completely overmasters both the stage and the crowd. All six band members master at least two musical instruments and have performed over 2000 concerts all over the world, including Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Canada and NOW in Miri, Sarawak!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyCkgSo9q30\/VDfKt-MJr6I\/AAAAAAAAmbs\/JCTH1hA4pLA\/s1600\/kareem-salama-usa.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kareem Salama from USA\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyCkgSo9q30\/VDfKt-MJr6I\/AAAAAAAAmbs\/JCTH1hA4pLA\/s1600\/kareem-salama-usa.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kareem Salama USA\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKareem Salama from USA\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKareem Salama\u003C\/b\u003E - From the edge of the Green Country in Oklahoma, USA. He is known as the first American Muslim country music singer. His music is a hybrid of country, pop and rock music. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lr9oejOsByk\/VDfKveof-MI\/AAAAAAAAmcM\/C0VCWrsrVV0\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-indonesia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rani and Westom Band from Indonesia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lr9oejOsByk\/VDfKveof-MI\/AAAAAAAAmcM\/C0VCWrsrVV0\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-indonesia.jpg\" height=\"263\" title=\"Rani and Westom Band Indonesia\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERani and Westom Band from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERani \u0026amp; Westom\u003C\/b\u003E - Indonesia`s Spiced up Country Dangdut Band which was\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"userContent\"\u003Eformed due to the same vision, a passion, a love of country music. When some other country musicians began to run away from the genre for the sake of getting a regular job at the cafe scene, they remained in the country genre and chose to perform only for big country music events with their unique style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"userContent\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-60iR68n4ngM\/VM8p6avPX2I\/AAAAAAAAs5A\/HhgdwZmNxIM\/s1600\/os-pombos-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Os Pombos Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-60iR68n4ngM\/VM8p6avPX2I\/AAAAAAAAs5A\/HhgdwZmNxIM\/s1600\/os-pombos-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"232\" title=\"Os Pombos Malaysia \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOs Pombos Band from Malaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOS Pombos Band\u003C\/b\u003E - The Pioneers of West Malaysian Country Music for the last 25 years, Os Pombos Band were the only C \u0026amp; W band to produce an album in 2000. 3 of the songs went to the top 10 of the Radio 4 charts in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BpFZPqqbeyw\/VDfLWGU0o_I\/AAAAAAAAmcc\/0wYgD6RE0qU\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe from Singapore\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BpFZPqqbeyw\/VDfLWGU0o_I\/AAAAAAAAmcc\/0wYgD6RE0qU\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.jpg\" height=\"267\" title=\"Mel and Joe Singapore\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMel and Joe from Singapore\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMel \u0026amp; Joe\u003C\/b\u003E - Back by popular demand which is Singapore`s Most Popular Country Music Duo who has been playing country music for the last 42 years. Mel and Joe also received the Artistic Excellence Award from COMPASS\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Composers \u0026amp; Authors Society of Singapore) in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwJbCkUFtWM\/VDfKt5Ig6SI\/AAAAAAAAmbw\/7SDaytpIdrg\/s1600\/hi-breed-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hi-Breed Band from Kuching Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwJbCkUFtWM\/VDfKt5Ig6SI\/AAAAAAAAmbw\/7SDaytpIdrg\/s1600\/hi-breed-kuching.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Hi-Breed Band from Kuching\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHi-Breed Band from Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHi-Breed\u003C\/b\u003E - From Cat City Kuching who has been playing for 28 years now. They are also self- taught musicians playing music as part-time playing covers of international country stars and groups like Alabama, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brooks and Dunn and Willie Nelson.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aNKouYiYGsQ\/VDfKvqvWm-I\/AAAAAAAAmcA\/ZsrcXHtQ7tc\/s1600\/starlets-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aNKouYiYGsQ\/VDfKvqvWm-I\/AAAAAAAAmcA\/ZsrcXHtQ7tc\/s1600\/starlets-miri-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Starlets Band from Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Starlets Band\u003C\/b\u003E - All girl country band from the home town of Miri, Sarawak. Originally, the band got together as a group with their first 6-song gig at the Piasau Boat Club in Miri, way back in April 2005. Three of them were sisters - Monalisa Ibrahim (vocal), Hawa Ibrahim (keyboard), Rahmah Ibrahim Norol (guitar) and niece Non\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003Eo made number four.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dRJcLC7gLcY\/VDfT4RGlBQI\/AAAAAAAAmc4\/_CCDrY-nASE\/s1600\/mcmf2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MCMF 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dRJcLC7gLcY\/VDfT4RGlBQI\/AAAAAAAAmc4\/_CCDrY-nASE\/s1600\/mcmf2015.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"MCMF 2015\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EThe line up for the MCMF 2015 promises an exciting show that will keep country music lovers on their toes throughout the night here in Miri. Judging from the 1st Country Music Festival in Miri, Sarawak in 2014, the turnout was beyond expectation and guests mostly came dressed in their country attire, some of them from head to toe too. Even kids were seen sporting cowboy hats during the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015 Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can get your tickets from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events; Tel: +60 82 368109, Fax: +60 82 362108\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Borneo office and Utopia in Kuching (+6 085 414 300)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Borneo office and Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKota Kinabalu - Contact Asif (014 6922757)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETicket Prices are RM80 for adults and RM40 for children\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECall 082 368109 for more details\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Artistic Director for MCMF2015 is Asif Pishori. You can also read more about the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/02\/miri-country-music-festival-2014.html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E1st Miri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and see various photos of it on the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MalaysiaAsia\/media_set?set=a.10200716325109145.1073741858.1792180172\u0026amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMalaysia Asia Facebook Page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile for additional information on tickets, venue and other stuff, you can visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.miricountrymusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. See you at the next\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2896207296496908331\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2896207296496908331\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2896207296496908331"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2896207296496908331"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s72-c\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7675437782248472761"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-02T17:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-02T17:24:21.748+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Asia Music Festival 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe second \u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E promises the most electrifying eclectic mix of live music on stage comprising bands from the Asian region. This 2-day musical festival featuring artistes and musicians from Asian countries such as India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and homeground Malaysia.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld in the resort city of Miri in Sarawk Borneo, the AMF 2014 is set to bring the city to life with a mix of music genres that range from modern rock, roots, hip hop and pop. The straight forward objective is to attract the Asian expatriate community working in neighbouring Brunei, the local Bruneians themselves, our neighbours from Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia as well as those in Indonesia, Singapore and the surrounding region.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Paetwyiw2_w\/VALkUwr0aVI\/AAAAAAAAhxc\/krU9q6zKKpU\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival 2013 Tree Planting \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Paetwyiw2_w\/VALkUwr0aVI\/AAAAAAAAhxc\/krU9q6zKKpU\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-performers.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Asia Music Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPerformers from last years Asia Music Festival 2013 at the tree planting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld at the Eastwood Golf and Country Club which is minutes from Miri city, the atmosphere is planned to be that of a carnival style with a showcase of a local Sarawakian bazaar selling ethnic craft and other souvenirs. Last years event saw a mini tattoo display, a photography exhibition and also a bikers gathering at the event with a decently large turnout for a first event here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMiri has been home to the world famous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and recently the unique \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and now the Asia Music Festival which adds a flavor of music to this part of Sarawak where each of the festivals are held months apart throughout the year here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gBxcfEP3ohc\/VALkV1iXEuI\/AAAAAAAAhxk\/5n6o1-ZG9ek\/s1600\/asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"AMF Boy Thai Band\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gBxcfEP3ohc\/VALkV1iXEuI\/AAAAAAAAhxk\/5n6o1-ZG9ek\/s1600\/asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Boy Thai Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBoy Thai Band performs at the inaugural AMF 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe line up for this year has been carefully selected to appease the many walks of life here where the musical culture is of a more commercialized style versus conventional. Well balanced, the performers come from various countries around the region which are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAMF 2014 Performers\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrumcall Community (Sarawak)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMAD August (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMasia One (Singapore)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMisaluvi and Motion Family (Miri, Sarawak)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPancake 80 (Philippines)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPisco (Taiwan)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERas Muhamad (Indonesia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERetrospect (Thailand)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESalamMusik (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESoul Mate (India)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HLOy8M_itoI\/VALli60Kl5I\/AAAAAAAAhyc\/hkwS0Ub7YRM\/s1600\/Drumcall-Community-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HLOy8M_itoI\/VALli60Kl5I\/AAAAAAAAhyc\/hkwS0Ub7YRM\/s1600\/Drumcall-Community-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"237\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrumcall Community\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStarted with less than 10 members, early June 2013. Up to 2014, the members have been increased up to 30 members. The Drumcall Community is a platform for the drummers to practice together through consistent drumshed. Today, the Community has been performing in few events in Kuching City and the Community is growing!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5n1PHH0K_Q\/VALljLdiZAI\/AAAAAAAAhyU\/GsmsIHOMJhw\/s1600\/MAD-August-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5n1PHH0K_Q\/VALljLdiZAI\/AAAAAAAAhyU\/GsmsIHOMJhw\/s1600\/MAD-August-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMAD August\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band was formed in August 24th (2011) and the band’s name was derived from their critical decision in the month of August, whether to pursue their dreams in music scene or to stay ordinary as others. The concept behind the name “MAD” is actually an abbreviation of a philosophical slogan – “Make A Difference”. \u0026nbsp;It pledges that everyone can make a difference in life, even with a least of strength. The main principles of the band’s initial “MAD” includes creative, peace \u0026amp; environmental caring. The word “August” which in numeric 8 – refers to success, opportunity \u0026amp; strength.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8Hc-Ys88VM\/VALll2jMrhI\/AAAAAAAAhy0\/O2Nw5tGj4HI\/s1600\/masia-one-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8Hc-Ys88VM\/VALll2jMrhI\/AAAAAAAAhy0\/O2Nw5tGj4HI\/s1600\/masia-one-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"193\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMasia One\u003C\/b\u003E (Singapore)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBorn in Singapore, Maysian Lim or popularly known as Masia One became a fan of Hip Hop after stumbling upon a bootleg copy of Public Enemy’s “It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” at the age of 8. After moving to Vancouver Canada at the age of 9, Masia developed a keen interest in graffiti and break dance however It was not until she started studying architecture at The University of Toronto that she began writing rhymes and performing. There began her journey into the music world. Masia One also became the first female rapper to be nominated for \"Best Rap Video\" in the MuchMusic Video Awards.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7IEnFnmSshY\/VALljALMIaI\/AAAAAAAAhyY\/NQVEFXJp8Rs\/s1600\/Misaluvi-and-Motion-Family.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7IEnFnmSshY\/VALljALMIaI\/AAAAAAAAhyY\/NQVEFXJp8Rs\/s1600\/Misaluvi-and-Motion-Family.jpg\" height=\"242\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMisa Luvi and Motion Family\u003C\/b\u003E (Miri, Sarawak)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBrainchild of Michelle and Olivia, Misa Luvi are a dance group from Miri Sarawak, Misa Luvi have their own studio who perform and teach dance classes for Hip Hop, K-POP and dance choreography. They have performed at various events and also done various flash mobs around Sarawak. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGzR-yLvhuk\/VALlkakZ3bI\/AAAAAAAAhyk\/8v2klW5IiiA\/s1600\/Pancake-80-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGzR-yLvhuk\/VALlkakZ3bI\/AAAAAAAAhyk\/8v2klW5IiiA\/s1600\/Pancake-80-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"126\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPancake 80\u003C\/b\u003E (Philippines)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPancake 80 is a band composed of five musically talented individuals who share the same interest and love for music of different genres. From reggae, rock, pop alternative and most especially new wave music of the 80’s to which they add their own flavor when covering songs. Very talented, proof of which are awards from competitions both locally and abroad using their own compositions as their contest pieces.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z-wATqhnNIA\/VALlkHhN1hI\/AAAAAAAAhzY\/vzquI-NWYrg\/s1600\/P!SCO-band-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z-wATqhnNIA\/VALlkHhN1hI\/AAAAAAAAhzY\/vzquI-NWYrg\/s1600\/P!SCO-band-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"168\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPisco\u003C\/b\u003E (Taiwan)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPisco (P!SCO) from Taiwan plays modern rock and have performed around Asia. Members are CatLun on vocals, Rachel on guitars, Omoi on Bass, Ding Ding on Keyboards and Liang on Drums.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfWRMSkHv44\/VALlk4jLF3I\/AAAAAAAAhyo\/HWo0vfGK-F4\/s1600\/Ras-Muhamad-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfWRMSkHv44\/VALlk4jLF3I\/AAAAAAAAhyo\/HWo0vfGK-F4\/s1600\/Ras-Muhamad-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERas Muhamad\u003C\/b\u003E (Indonesia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EProlific recording and \u0026nbsp;performing artist, bi-lingual lyricist, published book author, radio host \u0026amp; producer. The self-proclaimed Reggae Ambassador of Indonesia, Ras Muhamad has relentlessly and ceaselessly spread the message of Reggae from the aspects of culture and history throughout Indonesia and to the likes of South East Asian regions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jsfRJNW_qR8\/VALlliB_5GI\/AAAAAAAAhyw\/sj4czvi0HL4\/s1600\/Retrospect-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jsfRJNW_qR8\/VALlliB_5GI\/AAAAAAAAhyw\/sj4czvi0HL4\/s1600\/Retrospect-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERetrospect\u003C\/b\u003E (Thailand)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn 2001 four kids, Big (guitar), Bomb (bass), Not (Guitar), and Nap (drums\/vocal) teamed up a rock band played industrial metal rock music, a mix of Death metal and Thrash metal which is quite heavy, raw, and rough. \u0026nbsp;They started playing for small parties, later on had a new member to play drum (Birth) whilst Big went abroad to further his education, the Retrospect is still a 4-member rock band.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-z_rsv_Muu00\/VALlmtTLQDI\/AAAAAAAAhy4\/BmsAOPEbcuc\/s1600\/salammusik-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-z_rsv_Muu00\/VALlmtTLQDI\/AAAAAAAAhy4\/BmsAOPEbcuc\/s1600\/salammusik-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"182\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESalamMusik\u003C\/b\u003E (Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003Eformed in 2010 by Ashraaf Salam A. Alam. He studied sound and music design at the Polytechnic of Mersing, Johor in 2006. During his studies, the music studio in the university was being constructed and to accomplish the tasks given, he built his own studio in his home which allowed him to experiment with different types of music. He graduated with distinction in 2008 and started producing his own music. Salammusik has also won Best Album at the Anugerah Industri Muzik ke-19 in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-ZvGNkDL5Q\/VALlneD4mrI\/AAAAAAAAhy8\/GxNEODKoseQ\/s1600\/soulmate-band-india.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-ZvGNkDL5Q\/VALlneD4mrI\/AAAAAAAAhy8\/GxNEODKoseQ\/s1600\/soulmate-band-india.jpg\" height=\"212\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESoul Mate\u003C\/b\u003E (India)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EInspired by the roots and groove sounds of the Blues, Blues-Rock, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Funk and R\u0026amp;B, SOULMATE was formed in Shillong, in October 2002 when Rudy Wallang and Tipriti Kharbangar decided to form a band dedicated to playing the Blues and spreading awareness about this important genre of music. \u0026nbsp;Since then have played numerous gigs all over India and Abroad.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETree Planting Ceremony at the Asia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFollowing the tradition of the Rainforest World Music Festival and also the Borneo Jazz Festival, the AMF has also practiced a tree planting session before the festival which is done in the grounds of the Eastwood Golf and Country and Club , the official venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bBlUbHKZwuo\/VALkWs9Hg3I\/AAAAAAAAhx0\/e6i-vYw8jBc\/s1600\/dato-rashid-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bBlUbHKZwuo\/VALkWs9Hg3I\/AAAAAAAAhx0\/e6i-vYw8jBc\/s1600\/dato-rashid-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"224\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iCJPuvetaTY\/VALkWG8FfEI\/AAAAAAAAhxs\/l9tdEKCxtBE\/s1600\/dato-rashid-khan-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iCJPuvetaTY\/VALkWG8FfEI\/AAAAAAAAhxs\/l9tdEKCxtBE\/s1600\/dato-rashid-khan-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"214\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDato Rashid Khan, CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board officially plants a tree in the tree planting ceremony for the Asia Music Festival in 2013. Below, one of the performing bands contribute their part to mother nature.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PDjmJYRGvmw\/VALncSE0sSI\/AAAAAAAAhzo\/5kTLw1Rpo10\/s1600\/amf-tree-planting-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PDjmJYRGvmw\/VALncSE0sSI\/AAAAAAAAhzo\/5kTLw1Rpo10\/s1600\/amf-tree-planting-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"488\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPre sale before 2nd Oct - \u003Cb\u003ERM25.00 per day\u003C\/b\u003E (Adult) RM10 p\/day (Child\/Student Age 3-18)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoor sale 3 \u0026amp; 4 Oct - \u003Cb\u003ERM30.00 per day \u003C\/b\u003E(Adult) RM15 p\/day (Child\/Student Age 3-18)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoors Open: 5.00pm\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShow Time: 7.30pm to 12.30am\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPurchase AMF 2014 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c5WgB7z-WXA\/VALkW04JD-I\/AAAAAAAAhxw\/2e3fPGFw1cg\/s1600\/eastwood-gold-country-club-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c5WgB7z-WXA\/VALkW04JD-I\/AAAAAAAAhxw\/2e3fPGFw1cg\/s1600\/eastwood-gold-country-club-miri.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.800000190734863px;\"\u003EOfficial venue - The Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tllrHauKy8c\/VALkUWLvqnI\/AAAAAAAAhxY\/mR-xsQVxe8Y\/s1600\/amf-2014-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tllrHauKy8c\/VALkUWLvqnI\/AAAAAAAAhxY\/mR-xsQVxe8Y\/s1600\/amf-2014-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDavid and Janice from Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News contributing our tree during the AMF 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above photo shows the writer and photographer contributing back to mother earth during the inaugural Asia Music Festival here in Sarawak Borneo. The Asia Music Festival is organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board. For more information on this please visit the official\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;website.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7675437782248472761\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7675437782248472761\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7675437782248472761"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7675437782248472761"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/asia-music-festival-2014.html","title":"Asia Music Festival 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s72-c\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997 4.399493 113.99138319999997"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3108181802550765418"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-29T21:08:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-08T12:59:34.196+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Bird Watching in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birding"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Birdwatching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sabah"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Endemic Birds of Borneo"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qMmjfb32668\/VAB1xwzuekI\/AAAAAAAAhbE\/EVgPsm2vWyY\/s1600\/endemic-birds-of-borneo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Endemic Birds of Borneo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qMmjfb32668\/VAB1xwzuekI\/AAAAAAAAhbE\/EVgPsm2vWyY\/s1600\/endemic-birds-of-borneo.jpg\" height=\"404\" title=\"Endemic Birds Borneo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEndemic Birds of Borneo is something that has caught my attention after visiting Sabah and Sarawak over the years where professional birders have thought me a fair bit about this unique hobby. Generally, this is a 'Birder' or Birdwatcher's topic but in the recent years of travel, I have taken up Birdwatching as a new hobby, not that I am a hardcore birder but at some of the places I visit, there are notable birds to be observed or spotted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBirdwatching or birding is actually a form of wildlife observation in which the observation of birds as a recreational activity. Usually, it is done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes and more recently via photography.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BDcLCAMLBu8\/VAB14djA44I\/AAAAAAAAhbM\/sFwXVtFIh64\/s1600\/birdwatching-in-borneo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Birdwatching in the rainforest of Borneo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BDcLCAMLBu8\/VAB14djA44I\/AAAAAAAAhbM\/sFwXVtFIh64\/s1600\/birdwatching-in-borneo.jpg\" height=\"261\" title=\"Birdwatching in Borneo\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBirdwatching in the rainforest of Borneo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the avid birders out there, Borneo provides you one of the best places in the region to do Birdwatching. There are many rainforest lodges and resorts available here while the number of nature or birding guides are quite a handful too. Therefore, this list is to highlight some of the endemic birds in Borneo which are slowly getting smaller in numbers. Thanks to the many state wildlife parks, there have been specially gazetted areas which are highly protected where much of the rainforest here has been eaten away slowly by development and deforestation. Plantations are the biggest culprits too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBirdwatching was introduced in the last 5 years where the Borneo Bird Club was set up by local birders in Sabah. Since then, the club worked hand in hand with the state tourism board to create the Borneo Bird Festival which is now in its 5th year. While catering to the many birders in the region and as far as Europe, the club then moved to have the first Borneo Bird Race which covered two countries - Sabah and Brunei in 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZcnGtTDnluA\/VAB2Fut4FDI\/AAAAAAAAhbU\/ZXreqHdL93A\/s1600\/White-crown-Shama.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"White-Crowned Shama\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZcnGtTDnluA\/VAB2Fut4FDI\/AAAAAAAAhbU\/ZXreqHdL93A\/s1600\/White-crown-Shama.jpg\" height=\"209\" title=\"White Crowned Shama\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 10.399999618530273px; line-height: 16px;\"\u003EWhite-crowned\u0026nbsp;Shama\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year, the bird race has included Sarawak, the largest state of Malaysia to be in the Borneo Bird Race therefore it will be three locations to spot the beautiful birds of Borneo and for anyone joining this race, chances are you will be spotting a number of the endemic birds of Borneo too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAgain, if you are an avid birder, this is one of the best chances to spot these birds as the 10-day bird race will cover most of the popular places for birding in Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EList of Endemic Birds of Borneo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ENo.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ECommon\u0026nbsp;Name\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt; 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border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBlack-browed\u0026nbsp;Babbler\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003ETrichastoma\u0026nbsp;perspicillatum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBlack-headed\u0026nbsp;Pitta\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EPitta\u0026nbsp;ussheri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E3\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBlack-throated\u0026nbsp;Wren-babbler\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003ENapothera\u0026nbsp;atrigularis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E4\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBlue-banded\u0026nbsp;Pitta\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EPitta\u0026nbsp;arquata\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; 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background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EChloropsis\u0026nbsp;kinabaluensis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); 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border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBornean\u0026nbsp;Necklaced\u0026nbsp;Patridge\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EArborophila\u0026nbsp;graydoni\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E27\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBornean\u0026nbsp;Peacock-pheasant\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EPolyplectron\u0026nbsp;schleiermacheri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E28\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EBornean\u0026nbsp;Serpent\u0026nbsp;Eagle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); 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mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E58\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; 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background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EWhitehead\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: SimSun;\"\u003E’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003Es\u0026nbsp;Spiderhunter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EArachnothera\u0026nbsp;juliae\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E59\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EWhitehead\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: SimSun;\"\u003E’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Open Sans;\"\u003Es\u0026nbsp;Trogon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EHarpactes\u0026nbsp;whiteheadi\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 25.9000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"43\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E60\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EYellow-rumped\u0026nbsp;Flowerpecker\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(255,255,255); border-bottom: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-left: none; border-right: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); mso-border-top-alt: 0.7500pt outset rgb(0,0,0); padding: 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt 3.0000pt; width: 203.2000pt;\" valign=\"center\" width=\"338\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003EPrionochilus\u0026nbsp;xanthopygius\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 8pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 25px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #7f7f7f; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo, Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan (Third Edition Fully Revised) by Quentin Phillipps and Karen Phillipps, published by John Beaufoy Publishing.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #7f7f7f; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rQuM14dUONI\/VAB3OBHSfZI\/AAAAAAAAhbo\/2-Sgmqq94gA\/s1600\/borneo-bird-race-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Borneo Bird Race 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rQuM14dUONI\/VAB3OBHSfZI\/AAAAAAAAhbo\/2-Sgmqq94gA\/s1600\/borneo-bird-race-2014.jpg\" height=\"236\" title=\"Borneo Bird Race 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Borneo Bird Race 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003EThis article was done in order to create awareness for these beautiful birds in conjunction to the Borneo Bird Race. For those who love the outdoors or Ecotourism, if you ever go for a nature trip, do check with the guides or tour company about birdwatching. It is also highly recommended that you start educating the younger generation about the outdoors and also hobbies like this, especially if you have children.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WuThSJNroBU\/VAHSVwutuqI\/AAAAAAAAhp4\/UgmCEj_gpdU\/s1600\/swarovski-optik-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WuThSJNroBU\/VAHSVwutuqI\/AAAAAAAAhp4\/UgmCEj_gpdU\/s1600\/swarovski-optik-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"160\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003EGone are the days where families participate in natural outdoor activities like these where it is very educational, compared to spending countless hours on gadgets, phones or visiting the malls. You know I am right when you read this as I see society in the city is just getting bad to worst but we can make the difference.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003EFor more information on the endemic birds of Borneo, you can also visit the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.borneobirdclub.org.my\/\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBorneo Bird Club website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and also the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.borneobirdfestival.com\/borneo-bird-race\/\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EBorneo Bird Race website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WNTuUmKAG-8\/VAB3H3Aae6I\/AAAAAAAAhbg\/JrbzKUz85h0\/s1600\/borneo-bird-race.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Bird Race 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WNTuUmKAG-8\/VAB3H3Aae6I\/AAAAAAAAhbg\/JrbzKUz85h0\/s1600\/borneo-bird-race.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Borneo Bird Race\" width=\"392\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EBorneo Bird Race 2014 Dates\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E Venue: Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei Seri Begawan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E Date: 23rd September to 3rd October 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E Website: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.borneobirdfestival.com\/\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBorneo Bird Race 2014\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: normal;\"\u003EThis year, I will be attending the Borneo Bird Race 2014 not as a participant but more as an observer and reporter. It has been quite a long time since I went on a pure birding trip and with the bird race happening from September to October, I think it is a great time to pick up where I left off. If anyone reading this is also attending this race, please feel free to let me know here, otherwise, I will see you at the Borneo Bird Race 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3108181802550765418\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3108181802550765418\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3108181802550765418"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3108181802550765418"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/08\/endemic-birds-of-borneo.html","title":"Endemic Birds of Borneo"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qMmjfb32668\/VAB1xwzuekI\/AAAAAAAAhbE\/EVgPsm2vWyY\/s72-c\/endemic-birds-of-borneo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Borneo"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.3515419687885282 114.58509860000004"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-12.689535531211472 93.930801600000038 19.392619468788528 135.23939560000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1571539935607623447"},"published":{"$t":"2014-08-16T10:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-08-16T10:00:00.473+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dive Review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Diving in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Diving Packages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scuba Diving"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sarawak Diving Packages"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-n4G1pALsZkM\/U-4bHzrInaI\/AAAAAAAAb4U\/RxmR-p1NjlA\/s1600\/sarawak-diving-packages.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving Packages in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-n4G1pALsZkM\/U-4bHzrInaI\/AAAAAAAAb4U\/RxmR-p1NjlA\/s1600\/sarawak-diving-packages.jpg\" height=\"402\" title=\"Sarawak Diving Packages\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak has always had diving spots which have not been popularized but recently, Tourism Malaysia introduced six scuba diving packages to help make Sarawak the next diving haven. The \"Sarawak Adventure Dive\" 2014\/15 package was launched at the Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Travel Fair at Mid Valley shopping centre on the weekend of 8, 9 and 10 August 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETourism Malaysia has also collaborated with four local tour agencies to produce the dive packages. They consist of the Borneo Exploration Tours \u0026amp; Travel Services and CPH Travel Agencies in Kuching; and Minda Nusantara Tour \u0026amp; Travel Agencies and Planet Borneo Tours \u0026amp; Travel Services in Miri. The six Sarawak dive packages that are being offered until December 2015 are:-\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Wreck Dives\u003C\/b\u003E (Kuching) - A 4D\/3N package from RM1,860 - RM2,400 per person (a minimum of four people without equipment)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Dive Package 1 \u003C\/b\u003E(Kuching) - A 3D\/2N package, starting from RM719 per person\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak\u0026nbsp;Dive Package 2\u003C\/b\u003E (Kuching) - A 4D\/3N package, starting from RM1,132 per person\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Dive Packages\u003C\/b\u003E - A 4D\/3N package, starting from RM850 - RM1,350 per person (minimum two people)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Dive Holidays\u003C\/b\u003E - A 5D\/4N package, starting from RM1,080 - RM1,450 per person\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Dive and Stay Package @cocohouse\u003C\/b\u003E - A 4D\/3N package, starting from RM748 per person\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Su4JEzZq6zY\/U-4bUU1HDeI\/AAAAAAAAb4c\/MwljltpOgvI\/s1600\/david-st-loh.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving around Kuching - Photo by David ST Loh\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Su4JEzZq6zY\/U-4bUU1HDeI\/AAAAAAAAb4c\/MwljltpOgvI\/s1600\/david-st-loh.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Diving around Kuching - Photo by David ST Loh\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDiving around Kuching - Photo by David ST Loh\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDive spots in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the popular and favourite dive spots is a World War 2 shipwreck near Santubong which is suitable for local and international diving enthusiasts, who revel in the chance to explore the remnants of Japanese warships, such as the Katori Maru, Hisyoshi Maru and Sagiri.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--qQQt5-4XHQ\/U-4geBvI5sI\/AAAAAAAAb5Q\/rsZTOE6xOls\/s1600\/kuching-wreck-diving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wreck diving Kuching, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--qQQt5-4XHQ\/U-4geBvI5sI\/AAAAAAAAb5Q\/rsZTOE6xOls\/s1600\/kuching-wreck-diving.jpg\" height=\"240\" title=\"Kuching Wreck Dives\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe remnants of the warships also play an important role in the marine ecosystem, because they act as shelters and artificial habitats for the local marine life. The shipwrecks are about 22 metres below the water's surface, which is considered an easy depth for divers to explore. This includes beginner divers with their open water licenses.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAside from diving, there are plenty of other tourist activities, such as a visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Bako National Park, or even an exploration of Gua Sireh and Gua Sebayan in Bau.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDive Spots in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eVcDzX--zA\/U-4bndTYe6I\/AAAAAAAAb4k\/MF19FO3XeNQ\/s1600\/dive-packages-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diving around Miri \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1eVcDzX--zA\/U-4bndTYe6I\/AAAAAAAAb4k\/MF19FO3XeNQ\/s1600\/dive-packages-miri.jpg\" height=\"257\" title=\"Miri Dive Spots\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Diving\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EMiri is among the earliest places that have been designated as a diving destination for many years now. There are more than 30 dive sites around Miri's waters, with a visibility of 10 to 30 metres. The best season to dive in Miri is from March to September or November, depending on the weather.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAside from its natural dive spots, Miri also has 5 shipwreck dive spots. Among the most beautiful of them are the artificial reefs named the Kenyalang Wreck, which was a joint development by Shell and Petronas from 7 years ago. Other areas to explore include the Anemone Garden, Siwa Reef and Hawa Reef. All being out in sea and takes about minimum 20 minutes one way to the dive sites. Popular dive company running these dive tours is also Coco Dive who in return works hand in hand with pioneer tour company Planet Borneo Tours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0Fl_O71G3U\/U-4b9j-eDSI\/AAAAAAAAb4s\/HbgPlSiNjgA\/s1600\/diving-at-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful dive sites around Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-T0Fl_O71G3U\/U-4b9j-eDSI\/AAAAAAAAb4s\/HbgPlSiNjgA\/s1600\/diving-at-miri.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Dive sites around Miri\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESome of the beautiful dive sites around Miri, Sarawak\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-20OvEC9fDik\/U-4b9udbRQI\/AAAAAAAAb40\/gjNNdcoi_bc\/s1600\/miri-diving-photography.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-20OvEC9fDik\/U-4b9udbRQI\/AAAAAAAAb40\/gjNNdcoi_bc\/s1600\/miri-diving-photography.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENudibranch taken at Miri dive sites - Photo CoCo Dive\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--6jVgo8YvBs\/U-4b-R6gAQI\/AAAAAAAAb44\/2MjRyBsL7vM\/s1600\/scuba-diving-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--6jVgo8YvBs\/U-4b-R6gAQI\/AAAAAAAAb44\/2MjRyBsL7vM\/s1600\/scuba-diving-miri.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dlSeK9Fd7Mc\/U-4b92-8yxI\/AAAAAAAAb4w\/Ao_LwzZtwh0\/s1600\/miri-dive-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dive Sites for Miri\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dlSeK9Fd7Mc\/U-4b92-8yxI\/AAAAAAAAb4w\/Ao_LwzZtwh0\/s1600\/miri-dive-map.jpg\" height=\"320\" title=\"Miri Dive Map\" width=\"233\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Diving around Miri and some of the dive sites - photos from Coco Dive Miri\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe effort to develop the \"Sarawak Adventure Dive\" 2014\/15 package is a continuation of the ‘Product Introduction \u0026amp; Packaging - Kuching Adventure Dive' programme which was organised by Tourism Malaysia Sarawak on May 2013 in Kuching, Sarawak.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe programme received the attention of the Sarawak Tourism Minister, YB Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari, who visited the Katori Maru Wreck dive site in Santubong on 25 May 2014. Since diving has escalated in tourism over the recent years, many divers have shown interest apart from visiting Sabah in Borneo. You can also contact new Malaysia online dive and travel store \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/explorerlifestyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EExplorer Lifestyle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which offers various dive packages around Malaysia, Borneo and also Sarawak Diving Packages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1571539935607623447\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1571539935607623447\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1571539935607623447"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1571539935607623447"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/08\/sarawak-diving-packages.html","title":"Sarawak Diving Packages"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-n4G1pALsZkM\/U-4bHzrInaI\/AAAAAAAAb4U\/RxmR-p1NjlA\/s72-c\/sarawak-diving-packages.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.5574285 113.00119889999996"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-1.498841 107.83762489999997 6.6136979999999994 118.16477289999996"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1583260171623724349"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-08T14:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T15:57:58.857+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter a successful inaugural event in 2014, the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is going to happen on the 7th February next year. If you are still clueless on this, think country and western music, think cowboys and cowgirls minus the horses. Yes, the\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival that took place early this year saw all walks of life coming to the Parkcity Everly Hotel along Brighton Beach in Miri. Not only did they curiously walk in, they came fully dressed for the occasion.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe are talking cowboys, cowgirls and even cowkids! While those that did not have a cowboy hat, they made the effort to dress in a check shirt and jeans. Many wore boots while the hard core even came fully attired complete with a sheriff badge. Overall, a total of 1,800 people turned up for the event, considering that the organaiser only targeted 1000 people. A huge success and pat-on-the-back for Uni Comms (previously known as UCSI Communications) based in Sarawak who is no stranger to events and concerts as they did a fantastic job for this first-ever event here in Borneo. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z0L4_iwXA6o\/U7j_NWfNfHI\/AAAAAAAAZcs\/oIffKsST6Rc\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-visitors.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z0L4_iwXA6o\/U7j_NWfNfHI\/AAAAAAAAZcs\/oIffKsST6Rc\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-visitors.JPG\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEveryone came dressed!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs Miri has been in the music map of Sarawak Borneo for the last nine years since the introduction of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Previously Miri International Jazz Festival), the Miri Country Music Festival joins in together with the other inaugural \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to keep this resort township busy throughout the year. As Borneo Jazz takes place in May and Asia Music Festival in October, the Country Music Festival happens in the early February. In other words, there are music festivals going on throughout the four quarters of the year putting Miri on the music map.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-393eZEoSLeE\/U7j_L2ovh0I\/AAAAAAAAZck\/bPjk9qXx3a0\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-393eZEoSLeE\/U7j_L2ovh0I\/AAAAAAAAZck\/bPjk9qXx3a0\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Mel and Joe Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFavourites Mel and Joe from Singapore shook the house down\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe over whelming crowds also come from near and far. While most of the crowd is local Sarawakian, a huge number of foreigners were also seen here. Mostly the expatriate market from Miri and also across the border of Brunei. A number a Sabahans were also seen here as it is only a 3-4 hour drive from the border. The next festival will most likely see a crowd of about 2000 and above, considering the success of the inaugural festival and also depending on how strong the marketing for this will be executed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, the jovial mood during the festival was something totally unique and different as me, having been to the Borneo Jazz and also Asia Music Festival, the Country Music Festival showed a more family and friends get-together concept being practised. Country music if you should know is a very popular genre of music here in the northern part of Sarawak. Most of the local Sarawakian tribes from the area grew up on this music which is played throughout the year on radios, events, wedding, parties and even at the local bars and pubs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_5rW8uYaMTM\/U7j_LMGA1II\/AAAAAAAAZcI\/YfxkZrzCiJ8\/s1600\/D%E2%80%99Renegade-Band.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"D'Renegade Band Kota Kinabalu \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_5rW8uYaMTM\/U7j_LMGA1II\/AAAAAAAAZcI\/YfxkZrzCiJ8\/s1600\/D%E2%80%99Renegade-Band.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"D'Renegade Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ED'Renegade Band rocks the house with their country and western music\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWith this kind of support from the local community, it was not a hard job convincing the folk to attend the festival. The price of RM80 inclusive of one drink was easily welcomed by the general community however, if sponsors were kind enough, there could have been a little more offered. While RM80 is not cheap for the lower income group who is one of the largest communities for country music, something needs to be done in order to capture that segment of the market.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe all know that when concerts or music festivals take place, there is always the monetary issue for the lower income group and hopefully something can be done to make festivals affordable for all walks of life. I do hope that some sort of campaign or joint-venture with the tourism ministry or companies that buy tickets in bulk to give it out to the lower income to give them a chance to attend this festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for the rest, there is a pre-sale of tickets going at RM60 from now till September 2014 and they can be bought online.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDm0UtODsmU\/U7j_LbqWehI\/AAAAAAAAZcM\/u54PxKa4y34\/s1600\/corn-cake-kings-malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Corn Cake Kings at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDm0UtODsmU\/U7j_LbqWehI\/AAAAAAAAZcM\/u54PxKa4y34\/s1600\/corn-cake-kings-malaysia.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Corn Cake Kings\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECorn Cake Kings from Kuala Lumpur on stage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs this was my first ever country music festival, I was a little unsure on what to expect from it, but having been there opened my mindset and perception to this. For some reason, people started to come as early as 4pm to the venue while the other two main festivals, the crowd would only come in after dinner. Without hesitation, I spoke to a few of the guests there and a majority of the them replied that this was the first of its kind and they did not want to miss out, especially listening to the local country and western bands that started at about 5pm. By 7pm, the crowd had grown to about 500 people and by 8pm, it doubled. What shocked me was that at 11pm, there were still people coming in to the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-boF6Mx7y3ho\/U7j_N4m7gJI\/AAAAAAAAZc0\/fHRt_GL0ekY\/s1600\/wandering-mustangs-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wandering Mustangs at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-boF6Mx7y3ho\/U7j_N4m7gJI\/AAAAAAAAZc0\/fHRt_GL0ekY\/s1600\/wandering-mustangs-singapore.JPG\" height=\"440\" title=\"Wandering Mustangs Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWandering Mustangs take stage at the Miri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Band Line Up\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe line up was very good with a selection of bands from around the region including one Johnny Rogers Band all the way from Nashville, USA. Local bands included Hi Breed (Kuching), Country Road Band (Miri), Eia and The Superband (Brunei), D’Renegade Band (Kota Kinabalu), The Corn Cake Kings (Kuala Lumpur), Wandering Mustangs (Singapore) and Mel \u0026amp; Joe (Singapore). This alone was enough to keep the crowd rocking till past midnight here in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfk1Sxi8lxI\/U7j_VaaHWOI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/-Xe0duePJfM\/s1600\/Johnny-Rodger-Band-violinist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Michelle Lambert Johnny Rogers Band Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfk1Sxi8lxI\/U7j_VaaHWOI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/-Xe0duePJfM\/s1600\/Johnny-Rodger-Band-violinist.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Michelle Lambert in Malaysia \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; text-align: left;\"\u003EMichelle Lambert performs a fiery act with her violin with the Johnny Rogers Band\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs for the upcoming\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival 2015, a line up has been confirmed but not announced officially although we know that Mel and Joe from Singapore are confirmed in the line up due to popular request apart from some bands from Malaysia, Singapore and locally from Sabah and Sarawak. On a lighter side, I would like to see if the organisers will be slightly creative in getting some other country and western bands from countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines as this can fully grow the potential of making this festival a truly massive country music festival in the region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpecial Thanks to Malaysia Travel News for sharing the images with Malaysia Asia. Also a huge massive thanks goes out to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:letitia@ucsicommunications.com\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #ec8a1c; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetitia Samuel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efrom Uni Comms and Gracie Geckie for organising this trip to experience this first-of-a-kind event in Malaysia and here in Miri, Sarawak. This also makes it into the list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for anyone wanting to know more details.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-716EkU_u_EQ\/U7j_Mb01LdI\/AAAAAAAAZcc\/vHpJxkSGTZM\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-716EkU_u_EQ\/U7j_Mb01LdI\/AAAAAAAAZcc\/vHpJxkSGTZM\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe finale on stage with all the artist performing together\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Craft and Food Bazaar that was set up outdoors under a huge tent was also a hit with everyone, including the musicians. A fantastic selection of local and international food was available for all walks of life and the prices were really affordable. While the craft bazaar mainly sold only Sarawakian and traditional handicraft, many guest and artist were seen lingering around here purchasing some souvenirs. To be honest, even I bought a local leather cowboy hat to blend in. Price for the cowboy hat was around RM20 which was a steal! So, for food wise, there was abundance here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LVsZcecD5AE\/VM8rj5st-7I\/AAAAAAAAs5M\/A8zhH0KO4IA\/s1600\/Sarawak%2BTourism%2BMinister%2Bat%2BMiri%2BCounntry%2BMusic%2BFestival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LVsZcecD5AE\/VM8rj5st-7I\/AAAAAAAAs5M\/A8zhH0KO4IA\/s1600\/Sarawak%2BTourism%2BMinister%2Bat%2BMiri%2BCounntry%2BMusic%2BFestival.jpg\" height=\"440\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe organiser (Gracie Geckie - Standing left) with the Sarawak Tourism Minister (in red shirt) and other delegates. The minister made a unannounced visit to the event too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ETill next February, I hope to attend this festival again so I can monitor the activities and feedback of the crowd, and of course, indulge in good old country and western music. For more information on the upcoming festival, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.miricountrymusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. For those planning to come for the next event, please take note of the accommodations around Miri. There is a range of hotels from budget till 5-Stars around here. The best hotels would be the Parkcity Everly Hotel where the event is being held and also Marriott Miri which is a 10 minute walk to the event. Remember there is a special price for pre-bought tickets to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/miri-country-music-festival-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1583260171623724349\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1583260171623724349\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1583260171623724349"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1583260171623724349"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002 4.333131 113.99486000000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3658853750905869528"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-10T23:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-04-28T20:22:33.780+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Conservation"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Islands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Islands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Islands"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Turtle Conservation"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Talang Island Turtle Conservation"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xublr9duVmc\/U5cSlV8MoVI\/AAAAAAAAXgs\/lJy65DwAZ3I\/s1600\/turtle-hatchery-photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Talang Island Turtle Conservation\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xublr9duVmc\/U5cSlV8MoVI\/AAAAAAAAXgs\/lJy65DwAZ3I\/s1600\/turtle-hatchery-photo.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Talang Island Turtle Conservation\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ETalang Island Turtle Conservation\u003C\/b\u003E is actually one of the rare places in Malaysia where you have a hands-on experience is participating in turtle conservation. Located in the Talang-Satang National Park and about two hours drive from Kuching, this is probably the best place in Malaysia to participate in this field of marine conservation. Having been here in 2013 under the Sarawak Tourism Board awareness program, I had an amazing experience that will last me a lifetime.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo get here, one needs to book a Turtle Conservation Package from selected tour operators around Kuching or directly from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation where they will arrange for your turtle conservation trip here. (See below for the links)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom Kuching, an overland transfer to the town of Sematan where you will continue your journey via a wooden boat to Talang Talang Besar Island. The journey takes about 45 minutes on boat and you will pass a number of islands. If you're lucky, you might even see the rare Irrawaddy Dolphins along the way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rbX2ozwo2BE\/U5cSfn3zb3I\/AAAAAAAAXfc\/O_Iee5nG4xE\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Satang National Park Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rbX2ozwo2BE\/U5cSfn3zb3I\/AAAAAAAAXfc\/O_Iee5nG4xE\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Satang National Park\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETalang Satang National Park\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUpon reaching here, you will be reminded of paradise as there are no commercial resorts, hotels or even local villages staying here. The only thing you will see here is the conservation center and the wardens bunkers. The boats lands just outside the main beach so there are no jetties here. Jump into the water and carry your own bags too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are only two old colonial homes which have been converted into the Turtle Conservation office and also home to the Sarawak Forestry officials and visitors. These are very basic while the bathroom is an external outdoor unit using a traditional well water source. In other words, a local well shower.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou will also be staying at very basic accommodations, minus the luxury of a hotel service. Upon arrival at the office deck, the Sarawak Forestry wardens will conduct a full briefing about the entire place and your duties. For my group, we were split into two shifts where they start only at night.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore you go off and do your own thing, a video presentation is conducted in the main office area where everything you need to know about the Talang Turtle Conservation is shared here. After that, it is simply free and easy for everyone to explore the place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-k6SGaWI-P_g\/U5cSe1DrQYI\/AAAAAAAAXfM\/c-bnDkTWBCg\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park-accommodations.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Island Accommodations \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-k6SGaWI-P_g\/U5cSe1DrQYI\/AAAAAAAAXfM\/c-bnDkTWBCg\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park-accommodations.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Island Rooms\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESimple accommodations on Talang Island\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen evening falls, dinner is cooked in the kitchen where simple local meals are served. This means white rice, vegetables, fried fish and chicken. After dinner, volunteers will wait it out by the main wooden deck for the wardens signal. Once the signal is given at about 8-9pm, the first shift will start by heading to the main beach area. The second shift will take a break and catch a nap on the waiting deck.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe entire beach will see huge numbers of Green Turtles that make their way up to lay eggs here. Some of them really huge too. A warden will scout for those turtles that have laid their eggs and mark them with a stick. The volunteers job will be to dig up those eggs, document them and send them to the hatchery which is also located on the main beach.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENot to worry, the first few sessions are conducted with the wardens showing you how to do it correctly so that you do not destroy the eggs or nest.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlV91Y1-Glw\/U5cSiQ0iOjI\/AAAAAAAAXgE\/6jzLquTxiZY\/s1600\/turtle-conservation-in-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Turtle Conservation \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hlV91Y1-Glw\/U5cSiQ0iOjI\/AAAAAAAAXgE\/6jzLquTxiZY\/s1600\/turtle-conservation-in-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Turtle Conservation in Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMe getting the turtle eggs out from the nest\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEach green turtle lays about 40-140 eggs and your job is to carefully dig them up, put them in a pail and then transfer them to the hatchery. Once at the hatchery, another warden will show you how to dig a hole to re-bury the eggs here and then secure it with the green mesh and then fill up the form for records.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo, this session goes on throughout the night into the wee hours of the mornings. As for my group, we got the midnight shift till about 4 in the morning which was very exciting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnother thing that volunteers will do is to check the hatchery nests and take the hatched green baby turtles to do a release on the beach. One has to count the number of hatchlings to match the eggs before releasing them too. As you may already know, the survival rate of the baby turtles are 1 in 1000.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is absolutely shocking to know too. Therefore, the best time to do this is in the wee hours of the morning as one warden said. I must have released about 300 baby turtles during my shift here and hopefully one survived! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q0UgpRwZXCM\/U5cSi3tBLrI\/AAAAAAAAXgA\/CM0TOFyIZ00\/s1600\/turtle-conservation-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pulau Talang Besar Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q0UgpRwZXCM\/U5cSi3tBLrI\/AAAAAAAAXgA\/CM0TOFyIZ00\/s1600\/turtle-conservation-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Talang Island Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe main waiting deck on the island\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have been to a number of turtle conversations around Malaysia, but this experience here at Talang Island is hands down the best one. At any one time when I walked around the turtle nesting area, I could see at least 6 to 8 huge green turtles digging their nest. The sheer sight of them working hard to dig the hole is simple extraordinary.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne has to be quite careful here as when you are walking along the sand, it can be tricky as on my both sides are turtles busy digging or laying eggs. For your added information, during peak season which is from June to September, there can be around 20 to 30 turtles that come up nightly to lay their eggs here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe could not use any high powered torches but simple ones to make our way around too. Therefore photography was not easy so I only used my Samsung Note phone camera to take pictures here. At the end of my shift, I could easily say that I was exhausted, not from the digging but from the walking around in the hilly sand areas looking for the turtle nest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlus I did not have enough sleep too so that contributed to my tiredness here. Below are random photos taken during my turtle conservation trip to Talang Island in Sarawak. People like to see photos hence my photo section below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c_NYpeEkFqA\/U5cSd1ZSdiI\/AAAAAAAAXe8\/CBRSRU1W3iY\/s1600\/talang-island-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Island in Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-c_NYpeEkFqA\/U5cSd1ZSdiI\/AAAAAAAAXe8\/CBRSRU1W3iY\/s1600\/talang-island-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Talang Island \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EParadise - The beautiful view from the Talang Besar Island\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8Txw1t9pW8\/U5cSc3m3coI\/AAAAAAAAXek\/5yPjWv2PaCo\/s1600\/green-turtle-eggs-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turtle Eggs Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-p8Txw1t9pW8\/U5cSc3m3coI\/AAAAAAAAXek\/5yPjWv2PaCo\/s1600\/green-turtle-eggs-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"552\" title=\"Turtle Eggs Pictures\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFreshly dug up turtle eggs from the original nest, they are then re-buried in the hatchery\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-hTZ4A6k3k\/U5cSdS1E7iI\/AAAAAAAAXew\/_jVoEzwM0FQ\/s1600\/green-turtle-eggs.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Green Turtle Eggs Photo \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x-hTZ4A6k3k\/U5cSdS1E7iI\/AAAAAAAAXew\/_jVoEzwM0FQ\/s1600\/green-turtle-eggs.JPG\" height=\"640\" title=\"Green Turtle Eggs\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThese are Green Turtle Eggs, the ones that are dug up to be re-buried\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mQO2Rw3vILc\/U5cSefmGYSI\/AAAAAAAAXfE\/BgbzWkQkR4U\/s1600\/talang-island-turtle-conservation.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Turtle Conservation in Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mQO2Rw3vILc\/U5cSefmGYSI\/AAAAAAAAXfE\/BgbzWkQkR4U\/s1600\/talang-island-turtle-conservation.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Sarawak Turtle Conservation\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMultiple turtle tracks leading up to the beach\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eXkek0t5LcY\/U5cSkg5b_cI\/AAAAAAAAXgg\/dgzv0vEt2ps\/s1600\/turtle-landing-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Island Turtle Conservation \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eXkek0t5LcY\/U5cSkg5b_cI\/AAAAAAAAXgg\/dgzv0vEt2ps\/s1600\/turtle-landing-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"456\" title=\"Turtle sand tracks\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETurtle tracks to the sea. Note the right track, a large green turtle reaches the sea\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8DVf6-zQCXU\/U5cSgvEb5MI\/AAAAAAAAXfo\/l3qg16H1Ei0\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Island Turtle Conservation Center \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8DVf6-zQCXU\/U5cSgvEb5MI\/AAAAAAAAXfo\/l3qg16H1Ei0\/s1600\/talang-satang-national-park.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Turtle Conservation Center \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EView of the Talang Turtle Conservation Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hwtCv_iLX4c\/U5cSgynD-nI\/AAAAAAAAXfs\/OYB076sc2C8\/s1600\/talang-satang-park-panoramic-view.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Beach Panoramic View \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hwtCv_iLX4c\/U5cSgynD-nI\/AAAAAAAAXfs\/OYB076sc2C8\/s1600\/talang-satang-park-panoramic-view.JPG\" height=\"184\" title=\"Panoramic view of Talang Island Beach \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPanoramic view of Talang Island Beach (Click to see large picture)\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SnKQ5F6PYTY\/U5cSiBzGmkI\/AAAAAAAAXf4\/Frspy-gov3c\/s1600\/talang-talang-island.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talang Talang Island \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SnKQ5F6PYTY\/U5cSiBzGmkI\/AAAAAAAAXf4\/Frspy-gov3c\/s1600\/talang-talang-island.JPG\" height=\"432\" title=\"Talang Besar Island Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERanger lookout station on the beach\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PqdAf3NP6X0\/U5cScP8oVAI\/AAAAAAAAXeg\/578SN4m_Wj4\/s1600\/baby-green-turtle-picture.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Baby Green Turtle Photo \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PqdAf3NP6X0\/U5cScP8oVAI\/AAAAAAAAXeg\/578SN4m_Wj4\/s1600\/baby-green-turtle-picture.JPG\" height=\"576\" title=\"Baby Turtle Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBaby Green Turtle, one that recently hatched and was released by me\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tYxdriR_JXo\/U5cScjXU3HI\/AAAAAAAAXes\/hyBnxKQdtCw\/s1600\/baby-green-turtle.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Baby green turtle photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tYxdriR_JXo\/U5cScjXU3HI\/AAAAAAAAXes\/hyBnxKQdtCw\/s1600\/baby-green-turtle.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Baby Green Turtle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA freshly hatched turtle surfaces to the sand\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHXv4L9_EKc\/U5cSj4X7jhI\/AAAAAAAAXgU\/7FbwUMrIxgo\/s1600\/turtle-hatchery-malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Baby Green Turtle Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CHXv4L9_EKc\/U5cSj4X7jhI\/AAAAAAAAXgU\/7FbwUMrIxgo\/s1600\/turtle-hatchery-malaysia.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Baby turtle in a cage\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA new born baby turtle surfaces from one of the cages\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZdsPlASnUJA\/U5cSmLltwoI\/AAAAAAAAXg4\/wRzaJ4xMaho\/s1600\/volunteers-in-sarawak-malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Turtle Hatchery \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZdsPlASnUJA\/U5cSmLltwoI\/AAAAAAAAXg4\/wRzaJ4xMaho\/s1600\/volunteers-in-sarawak-malaysia.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Turtle Hatchery Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETurtle hatchery on the island\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-b5ZTO5YBP3Y\/U5cSdoNjb0I\/AAAAAAAAXe4\/GDONr7ookE8\/s1600\/sarawak-sunrise-photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Sunrise Photo \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-b5ZTO5YBP3Y\/U5cSdoNjb0I\/AAAAAAAAXe4\/GDONr7ookE8\/s1600\/sarawak-sunrise-photo.JPG\" height=\"480\" title=\"Sunrise in Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful sunrise I caught at about 6 in the morning from the beach\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFinally, after an overnight trip here and a huge amount of satisfaction in helping the wardens collect and re-bury the eggs, it was a journey back to the main land and to another national park. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants to participate in turtle conservation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis experience gives you the hands-on feeling of working alongside with the wardens and being up, close and personal with the turtles. Children of all ages are also welcomed to learn about this too. In other words, this turtle conservation program is open to anyone. Note that this is not recommended for handicapped or those on wheelchairs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApparently, Talang Island is one of the pioneer turtle conservation sites in Malaysia and possibly around Southeast Asia. Old historical records show that there has been recordings of turtles landing here since 1946 and back then multiple species of turtles were recorded by conversationalist.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, only the Green Turtle makes their way here while on other islands, you may spot the Hawksbill Turtles. The Talang-Satang National Park also covers an area of 19,414 hectares and was gazetted in 1999 to enhance marine turtle conservation in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;For more information on the\u0026nbsp;Talang Island Turtle Conservation, please visit the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarawakforestry.com\/htm\/snp-np-satang.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESarawak Forestry Corporation Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3658853750905869528\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3658853750905869528\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3658853750905869528"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3658853750905869528"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/06\/talang-island-turtle-conservation.html","title":"Talang Island Turtle Conservation"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xublr9duVmc\/U5cSlV8MoVI\/AAAAAAAAXgs\/lJy65DwAZ3I\/s72-c\/turtle-hatchery-photo.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6430985189543442038"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-19T22:36:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:51:20.848+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo World Music Expo 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg\" height=\"434\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter a successful inaugural event last year, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2014\u003C\/b\u003E is back again and this time around, held at the Hilton Kuching in Sarawak from the 16-18 June. If you have been an ethnic and world music lover, or better, been to the Rainforest World Music Festival, this event showcases some of the amazing musicians and performers that are yet to be discovered, and it is scheduled just a few days before the RWMF too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn general, if you are heading over to Sarawak for the RWMF, you can also catch the Borneo World Music Expo and see some of the new talents showcased. Overall, instead of spending just four or five days here, you can put in a full week in Sarawak to catch both events.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast year at the first \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was held at the Pullman Hotel in Kuching, a number of performers who played here for the first time, impressed a lot of people, including me. I believe almost everyone who came for the BWME showcase did not expect to see some of the performers shine on the two nights of performance and a couple of them continued to perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival, where they played a different set of music too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBWME is also the brainchild of Sarawak Tourism Board's CEO Datuk Rashid Khan and this expo was created to work hand in hand in bringing world music lovers, professionals, programmers, buyers and musicians together in one main event that would follow through to the Rainforest World Music Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are some photos taken during the BWME 2013 at Pullman Kuching. They include most of the musicians and performers throughout the three days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odwN-5rkaRc\/U3oKxJOQmZI\/AAAAAAAAUMU\/cr3YF9IyFY8\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-workshop.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BWME Workshop \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odwN-5rkaRc\/U3oKxJOQmZI\/AAAAAAAAUMU\/cr3YF9IyFY8\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-workshop.JPG\" height=\"300\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo Workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo Workshop\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gJc4jDPi1E\/U3oKvgmToVI\/AAAAAAAAUME\/yobeDhVDi1M\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Shangyin Chinese Chamber Musicians\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gJc4jDPi1E\/U3oKvgmToVI\/AAAAAAAAUME\/yobeDhVDi1M\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.jpg\" height=\"420\" title=\"Shangyin Chinese Chamber \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EShangyin Chinese Chamber Musicians on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VM2JjBkOn_g\/U3oRNAbT4SI\/AAAAAAAAUNc\/wFSHq5UA3zs\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chinese traditional instruments in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VM2JjBkOn_g\/U3oRNAbT4SI\/AAAAAAAAUNc\/wFSHq5UA3zs\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" height=\"434\" title=\"Chinese traditional instruments \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClose up of Chinese traditional instruments\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7z97e3fWvI\/U3oKvqujhwI\/AAAAAAAAUMM\/yUwzNcMLNjk\/s1600\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Highland Bamboo Band from Bario Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7z97e3fWvI\/U3oKvqujhwI\/AAAAAAAAUMM\/yUwzNcMLNjk\/s1600\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.jpg\" height=\"362\" title=\"Bario Highland Bamboo Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario Highland Bamboo Band performing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7CWDY38TQ40\/U3oKv6h5kfI\/AAAAAAAAUMI\/chHNiYya3KA\/s1600\/bisaya-limbang.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bisaya Gong Orchestra from Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7CWDY38TQ40\/U3oKv6h5kfI\/AAAAAAAAUMI\/chHNiYya3KA\/s1600\/bisaya-limbang.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Bisaya Gong Orchestra\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBisayah Gong Orchestra with their traditional instruments\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gtm4_WJB00g\/U3oKxlocW7I\/AAAAAAAAUMY\/FkT5vxSeCdA\/s1600\/oikyotaan-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Oikyotaan Band\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gtm4_WJB00g\/U3oKxlocW7I\/AAAAAAAAUMY\/FkT5vxSeCdA\/s1600\/oikyotaan-band.jpg\" height=\"386\" title=\"Oikyotaan \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of Oikyotaan on stage at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSFUKwLyPno\/U3oKyGd4cJI\/AAAAAAAAUNA\/RuZ7AXOnaG0\/s1600\/oikyotaan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Oikyotaan \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSFUKwLyPno\/U3oKyGd4cJI\/AAAAAAAAUNA\/RuZ7AXOnaG0\/s1600\/oikyotaan.jpg\" height=\"344\" title=\"Oikyotaan \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIntense singing from\u0026nbsp;Oikyotaan\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JIK-ws7qLZ0\/U3oKyR0_MRI\/AAAAAAAAUMs\/0YADw8DxJWo\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-gamelan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rhythm in Bronze Band Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JIK-ws7qLZ0\/U3oKyR0_MRI\/AAAAAAAAUMs\/0YADw8DxJWo\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-gamelan.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERhythm in Bronze, a Gamelan group from west Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyQeKSPBMnc\/U3oTUP8FcgI\/AAAAAAAAUNo\/R_91fKyJ1cA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sandeep Chatterjee from India \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyQeKSPBMnc\/U3oTUP8FcgI\/AAAAAAAAUNo\/R_91fKyJ1cA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" height=\"420\" title=\"Sandeep Chatterjee\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESandeep Chatterjee tabla player in a moment at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kcB7TOycJKo\/U3oTUBjOgII\/AAAAAAAAUNw\/OGOWElE3XeQ\/s1600\/korean-dancers-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Palsandae Korean Group\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kcB7TOycJKo\/U3oTUBjOgII\/AAAAAAAAUNw\/OGOWElE3XeQ\/s1600\/korean-dancers-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"436\" title=\"Palsandae from Korea\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of\u0026nbsp;Palsandae, a Korean performing arts group that impresses the audience with their moves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67ZRcOpjsQI\/U3oTUK0ueHI\/AAAAAAAAUNs\/xizC-gbUj5E\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-indonesia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja Indonesia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67ZRcOpjsQI\/U3oTUK0ueHI\/AAAAAAAAUNs\/xizC-gbUj5E\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-indonesia.JPG\" height=\"422\" title=\"Rafly Wa Saja\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERafly Wa Saja mesmerizes the audience with his unique style of singing\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat happens at the Borneo World Music Expo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6GPt6E0zXkI\/U3oKydJAouI\/AAAAAAAAUMg\/pgpjJqsK5Z8\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6GPt6E0zXkI\/U3oKydJAouI\/AAAAAAAAUMg\/pgpjJqsK5Z8\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EGenerally there are multiple things going on such as conferences, case studies, workshops, meetings, networking, music showcase and a trade fair so music programmers, musicians, music buyers and visitors from all over the world congregate here for this unique expo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConferences \u003C\/b\u003E- During these conferences which are closed doors and only for registered delegates, much is discussed and shared here. Talk include artist professionalism, how to brand a band in other countries, how to use the internet to sell a band, how to market a destination and even how to organize events and so on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECase Studies\u003C\/b\u003E - A closed door session with delegates that highlights various case studies of other music festivals, government involvements, music institutions and so on are discussed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWorkshops \u003C\/b\u003E- Musicians share knowledge, history and even in-depth explanation to the instruments and so on. Demonstrations are conducted to the audience as well. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENetworking \u003C\/b\u003E- Throughout the three day expo, many delegates from the world over will stay at the same hotel where there will meet one another to do casual or business networking. Friend are made while business deals are also tightened and some even sealed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMusic Showcase\u003C\/b\u003E - Spread throughout the three days, a grand opening performance to welcome delegates is one of the highlights while other invited performers play in the late afternoons and evenings to the delegates and public. Tickets for the showcase are also sold at the event for public who want to see them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrade Fair\u003C\/b\u003E - Only open to registered delegates, one of the halls are converted into a mini trade fair where buyers meet sellers for this expo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLP7Dd2rsGg\/U3oKzmv8C6I\/AAAAAAAAUMw\/bLhuushUB_I\/s1600\/sape-player.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Sape Musician\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLP7Dd2rsGg\/U3oKzmv8C6I\/AAAAAAAAUMw\/bLhuushUB_I\/s1600\/sape-player.jpg\" title=\"Sape Musician\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA performer from Sarawak with his Sape instruments\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor this years Borneo World Music Expo, the organizer has invited 25 international world music programmers to discuss and share international experiences with delegates. 10 local and regional musicians and performers have also been selected to showcase their unique music throughout the three days. Some of them are also performing at the RWMF 2014 too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMusic Showcase Performance for BWME 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMah Meri from Pulau Carey in Selangor, West Malaysia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMadeeh from Sarawak\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGedang Melayu Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBarmer Boys from Rajasthan, India\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKorphai from Thailand\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAye Su Kyaw Ensemble from Myanmar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDing Li Music Company from Singapore\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGen Wak Long from Kelantan, West Malaysia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMajalin Raso from Java, Indonesia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjhOhaLSeJU\/U3oKws-gI6I\/AAAAAAAAUMQ\/3LTiHiIIrYA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-artist.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talago Buni Indonesia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjhOhaLSeJU\/U3oKws-gI6I\/AAAAAAAAUMQ\/3LTiHiIIrYA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-artist.JPG\" height=\"434\" title=\"Talago Buni\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA female member of Talago Buni, a band from Indonesia sings some unique vocals\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information on this event, or if you wish to register as a delegate, you can visit the official website of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/borneomusicexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. If you are just a interested visitor, I recommend you come for the music showcase as it is quite interesting. Just head to the Hilton Kuching and purchase your daily tickets from the counter in front of the showcase. Tickets are priced at RM30.00. (US$10).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are an ethnic and world music lover, you can also check out some of the other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Note that the Sarawak Tourism Board organizes the World Rainforest Music Festival, Borneo Jazz Festival and also the Asia Music Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor this year, I am headed there again as a journalist to see what the BWME 2014 has lined up. I know that expectations are quite high as this involves international delegates therefore I am sure that the expo will be much better than the last one. With that, I most definitely look forward to the Borneo World Music Expo 2014. See you there!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6430985189543442038\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6430985189543442038\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6430985189543442038"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6430985189543442038"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.html","title":"Borneo World Music Expo 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s72-c\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6592706515516080294"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-06T14:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-01-25T16:42:53.982+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Photos"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Grand Old Lady of Miri, Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9Qzkc9vQCI\/VMSsdeW2mVI\/AAAAAAAAsqw\/MVIiGgGzXkE\/s1600\/the-grand-old-lady-miri.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Grand Old Lady of Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9Qzkc9vQCI\/VMSsdeW2mVI\/AAAAAAAAsqw\/MVIiGgGzXkE\/s1600\/the-grand-old-lady-miri.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Grand Old Lady of Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrand Old Lady of Miri, Sarawak \u003C\/b\u003Eis my photo of the week. This is also the first drilled oil well of Miri which was obtained by Shell and had a remarkable record over 62 years. The oil well had operated almost non-stop from that day in December 1910, when she had first brought into production, until she was closed in 1941 due to the second world war.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring that period, the well had produced 563,484 barrels and was still producing 10 barrels per day. In three and a half years of occupation, Well No.1 wore for only 12 months during which she produced 4,371 barrels. At close, the well still managing to produce 3 barrels of oil a day and when finally stopped, had produced a total of over 650,000 barrels of oil.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those interested in the oil history of Miri, there is a museum named the Petroleum Museum situated just next to The Grand Old Lady. The museum is open daily, 9am - 5pm and a small admission fee is required.\u0026nbsp;Just next to the oil museum, there is a Bistro called Hazard, which offers food and beverages overlooking Miri town. It is recommended that you double check before going here. There is a Tourist Visitor Center in town too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETo get here, one has to either take a slow long walk or take a taxi (About RM7-10 one way) as there are no bus services available to reach this destination. And don't forget to ask the taxi to wait for you as if he leaves you, there are no taxi's headed back to the city. Miri is a developing city where a number of music festivals are held here, namely the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and also the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsian Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Apart from this, Miri serves as a gateway to the Mulu National Park, Niah National Park, the highland villages of Bakelalan and Bario and offers some interesting dive sites for scuba divers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6592706515516080294\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6592706515516080294\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6592706515516080294"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6592706515516080294"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/grand-old-lady-of-miri-sarawak.html","title":"Grand Old Lady of Miri, Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-H9Qzkc9vQCI\/VMSsdeW2mVI\/AAAAAAAAsqw\/MVIiGgGzXkE\/s72-c\/the-grand-old-lady-miri.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6693020201468152951"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-14T22:50:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:53:37.013+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2014 Preview Session "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E takes of today (14th\u0026nbsp; February) with a cocktail gathering among all parties involved in this first ever music festival held here in the city of Miri, Sarawak. Musicians, organisers, media and invited guest were treated to a sunset cocktail at the Parkcity Everly Hotel here in Miri where every department got to mingle and meet each other before the big show tomorrow on the 15th February here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBands from the USA, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and also Sarawak were seen mingling and getting to know each other during the cocktail session. Soon after, a preview performance was conducted by two band at the Ruai Lounge of the hotel. Opening the preview was Bruneian band Eia and the Superband followed by popular Country and Blues band from Kuala Lumpur, The Corn Cake Kings. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMVoh0B9NTs\/Uv4dUbfog-I\/AAAAAAAAS74\/xdndGEfZ0Eg\/s1600\/country-music-festival-malaysia-2014-cocktails+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset cocktail at the Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMVoh0B9NTs\/Uv4dUbfog-I\/AAAAAAAAS74\/xdndGEfZ0Eg\/s1600\/country-music-festival-malaysia-2014-cocktails+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Musicians at the Miri Country Music Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMusicians from the Miri Country Music Festival enjoying the sunset cocktail session \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4l4mvz13qIE\/Uv4dUnXcBII\/AAAAAAAAS8A\/1rH0N-8iyCk\/s1600\/cocktail-event-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4l4mvz13qIE\/Uv4dUnXcBII\/AAAAAAAAS8A\/1rH0N-8iyCk\/s1600\/cocktail-event-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMusicians and guest mingle during the sunset cocktail session \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_JLbosjfWE\/Uv4dUPEi_sI\/AAAAAAAAS70\/q41R8PzbGcs\/s1600\/eia-superband-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eia and the Superband at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_JLbosjfWE\/Uv4dUPEi_sI\/AAAAAAAAS70\/q41R8PzbGcs\/s1600\/eia-superband-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"414\" title=\"Eia and the Superband\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEia and the Superband perform during the Sunset Cocktail \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLMUWwgU6Cc\/Uv4dVpRY0PI\/AAAAAAAAS8I\/AtgjVEyAItM\/s1600\/mcmf2014-cocktails-day-1+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cocktails in Miri, Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLMUWwgU6Cc\/Uv4dVpRY0PI\/AAAAAAAAS8I\/AtgjVEyAItM\/s1600\/mcmf2014-cocktails-day-1+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECocktails during the preview session at the Parkcity Everly Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Miri Country Music Festival 2014 will feature Eia and The Superband (Brunei), D’Renegade Band from Kota Kinabalu, The Corn Cake Kings (Kuala Lumpur), Wandering Mustangs (Singapore), Mel \u0026amp; Joe (Singapore), Hi Breed (Kuching), Country Road Band (Miri) and the Johnny Rodger Band (Nashville, USA).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe event is also endorsed by Miri City Council while the festival is supported by Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri which is the main sponsor and official hotel, Curtin University, Sarawak and Planet Borneo Tours and Travel Services Sdn Bhd, the US Embassy and Sarawak Tourism Board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVarious interesting programs had been drawn up for the festival and this includes the country music concert, games and competition for adults and children, pony ride, line-dance and drum workshops and food stalls. The day’s program will start from 2.00pm. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MxvVbihiyg\/Uv4dWvlbifI\/AAAAAAAAS8Y\/Zykc2RTaf7g\/s1600\/sound-check-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Miri Country Music Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MxvVbihiyg\/Uv4dWvlbifI\/AAAAAAAAS8Y\/Zykc2RTaf7g\/s1600\/sound-check-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBand rehearsal on the 14th February\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets to the music fest are priced at RM80 for adults and RM40 for children ages between three to 12 years old. The ticket is inclusive of one drink for adults and one soft drink or ice cream for children. Tickets are available online at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketxpress.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ETicketXpress\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and at at the door at Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri, Planet Borneo office (Miri), Utopia (Kuching), Hadizah Bersatu Sdn Bhd and El Centro (both in kota Kinabalu).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUCSI Communications is a subsidiary of UCSI Group. A full-fledge PCO (Professional Conference Organizer), UCSI Communications operates from it’s headquarter office at Setia Commercial Centre at Jalan Setia Raja in Kuching. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6693020201468152951\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6693020201468152951\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6693020201468152951"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6693020201468152951"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/02\/miri-country-music-festival-2014.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2014 Preview Session "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1346627504548241114"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-17T20:26:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-17T20:26:25.175+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Photography"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Malaysia Year 2014"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VMY2014"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Kuching Panoramic Photograph"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eyh8tbh7NAA\/UrBA3g4B62I\/AAAAAAAASZk\/w68CyACbTLA\/s1600\/kuching-panoramic.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eyh8tbh7NAA\/UrBA3g4B62I\/AAAAAAAASZk\/w68CyACbTLA\/s1600\/kuching-panoramic.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is my Kuching Panoramic Photograph taken in November 2013. The photo simply shows Kuching town with the Sarawak River in the background and also the new Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building.In the foreground, you see low rise shop houses which make up the Kuching Waterfront and also Carpenter Street. This is one of the most visited areas in Kuching if you are visiting here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-coqpL_wA6SQ\/UrBBx3WmwEI\/AAAAAAAASZs\/psLZffsXdmo\/s1600\/kuching-panoramic-photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-coqpL_wA6SQ\/UrBBx3WmwEI\/AAAAAAAASZs\/psLZffsXdmo\/s1600\/kuching-panoramic-photo.JPG\" height=\"190\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClick on the image to see the full Kuching Panoramic Photo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKuching is the capital of Sarawak on east Malaysia and is the lrrgest state which is filled with Eco Tourism, Vulture and Heritage. One of the highlights here are the various national parks like the Mulu National Park and also \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/05\/bako-national-park-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBako National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It is around here that you can spot the world famous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/10\/proboscis-monkey-is-visit-malaysia-year.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EProboscis Monkey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E which is also the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 official mascot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKuching is also a laid back city where usually in the mornings, activities take place and when dawn comes, people simply relax and chill out. A great city to walk around while there are quite a number of things to do here. You will not find flashy, fast moving city life here. The cat city has also been selected to be the main venue for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/asean-tourism-forum-atf-2014-sarawak\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsean Tourism Forum or ATF 2014\u003C\/a\u003E in January. If you have never been here, next year (2014) is the perfect time to visit Kuching in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1346627504548241114\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1346627504548241114\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1346627504548241114"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1346627504548241114"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/12\/kuching-panoramic-photograph.html","title":"Kuching Panoramic Photograph"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eyh8tbh7NAA\/UrBA3g4B62I\/AAAAAAAASZk\/w68CyACbTLA\/s72-c\/kuching-panoramic.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6396935420633337802"},"published":{"$t":"2013-10-28T21:25:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-06-30T22:06:27.683+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sabah"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Malaysia Year 2014"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Malaysia Year 2014 News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VMY 2014 News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VMY2014"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wildlife"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Proboscis Monkey is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Mascot"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4RIXKMizOk\/Um1V_5jDeUI\/AAAAAAAAR-4\/7WBTHwQdWKU\/s1600\/Proboscis-Monkey-Visit-Malaysia-Year-2014-Mascot.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"VMY 2014 Mascot\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4RIXKMizOk\/Um1V_5jDeUI\/AAAAAAAAR-4\/7WBTHwQdWKU\/s1600\/Proboscis-Monkey-Visit-Malaysia-Year-2014-Mascot.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Mascot\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProboscis Monkey is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Mascot\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter years of having the common Orangutan, Hornbill and Leatherback Turtle as the official mascot for the Visit Malaysia Year events, it was a very nice surprise to see a \u003Cb\u003EProboscis Monkey\u003C\/b\u003E being selected as the official mascot for the coming Visit Malaysia Year 2014. This was also officiated at the dinner gala for the World Tourism Conference 2013 in Melaka on the 21st October.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Malaysian Tourism Minister -  Daruk Seri Nazri had concluded his WTC 2013 speech which led to the  official announcement to over 600 people at the Hattan Hotel Grand  Ballroom in Melaka. Many were caught unaware of this unique primate  which can only be found on the island of Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gSh636Vrlbk\/Um1WA2IbahI\/AAAAAAAAR_Y\/NOxWV_vBXIc\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-mascot.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"VMY 2014 Proboscis Monkey Mascot\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gSh636Vrlbk\/Um1WA2IbahI\/AAAAAAAAR_Y\/NOxWV_vBXIc\/s640\/proboscis-monkey-mascot.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey VMY 2014 Mascot\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA juvenile Proboscis Monkey \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDatuk  Seri Nazri initiated the launch gambit by inserting a special VMY2014  Card into a slot which opened the center stage to reveal three Proboscis  Monkeys who came out to surprise of the audience here. Specially  tailored costumes of the primates were created for this event where the  monkeys danced on the stage inviting the tourism minister to participate  along.A video presentation on the highly protected primate was followed  with a brief introduction to the media and audience. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Proboscis Monkey or scientifically known as \u003Ci\u003ENasalis larvatus\u003C\/i\u003E is a very unique monkey due to its habitat where it survives on a very  unique vegetarian diet of leaves from selected mangrove trees. The large  nosed monkeys are commonly found around Sabah and Sarawak near mangrove  areas and usually in groups. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn  Sabah, they are spotted at places along the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2010\/01\/kinabatangan-river-cruise-in-sabah.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EKinabatangan River\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Labuk  Bay in Sandakan and also the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2010\/04\/klias-wetland-river-cruise-sabah.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EKlias River\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E near Kuala Penyu which is about  two hours from Kota Kinabalu city. There are also other parts of Sabah  where thee monkeys can be spotted. A number of tour operators cater to  tours and trips to see the Proboscis Monkeys.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn the  neighboring state of Sarawak Malaysia Borneo, the Proboscis Monkey can  be easily seen at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/05\/bako-national-park-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBako National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E which is only two hours from  Kuching. There are also other coastal areas where the primate can be  seen around the mangrove areas. These monkeys are endemic to the island  of Borneo and you cannot find them in Peninsular Malaysia or anywhere  else in the world which makes seeing them a very unique experience. They  are also known not to survive in captivity and this also makes viewing  them in the wild more interesting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow are various photographs of the actual \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2010\/11\/proboscis-monkey-picture-of-week.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EProboscis Monkeys\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E taken by me on my various trips around Sabah and Sarawak Borneo in the last two years. There are males, females, families and even a dominant Proboscis Monkey. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ti_i-qyIKhs\/Um1V_4Z82FI\/AAAAAAAAR-8\/YFjJc-HlJHY\/s1600\/gambar-monyet-proboscis.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Proboscis Monkey Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ti_i-qyIKhs\/Um1V_4Z82FI\/AAAAAAAAR-8\/YFjJc-HlJHY\/s640\/gambar-monyet-proboscis.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey in Kinabatangan Sabah\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA fairly large male Proboscis sits and eats along the Kinabatangan River in Sabah\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Be2kNQX0EtY\/Um1WAAFo-fI\/AAAAAAAAR_A\/7TAo4xoHDhQ\/s1600\/malaysia-mascot-vmy2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dominant Proboscis Monkey\" border=\"0\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Be2kNQX0EtY\/Um1WAAFo-fI\/AAAAAAAAR_A\/7TAo4xoHDhQ\/s640\/malaysia-mascot-vmy2014.jpg\" title=\"Male Proboscis Monkey\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDominant male Proboscis Monkey\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4BtNiTI07j0\/Um1WAlKDUhI\/AAAAAAAAR_M\/98up9vG1JRY\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-and-baby.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Female Proboscis Monkey\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-4BtNiTI07j0\/Um1WAlKDUhI\/AAAAAAAAR_M\/98up9vG1JRY\/s640\/proboscis-monkey-and-baby.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey and baby\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMother and baby Proboscis Monkey in the wild\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i0S-lAvYDfs\/Um1WBB2P6AI\/AAAAAAAAR_U\/4E1IG0sWpxU\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Proboscis Monkey Baby\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i0S-lAvYDfs\/Um1WBB2P6AI\/AAAAAAAAR_U\/4E1IG0sWpxU\/s400\/proboscis-monkey-photo.jpg\" title=\"Young Proboscis Monkey\" width=\"278\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DlZhXPTfSJM\/Um1WCr_A6WI\/AAAAAAAAR_8\/FG0koQJLD7o\/s1600\/visit-malaysia-year-2014-mascot.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Proboscis Monkey picture\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DlZhXPTfSJM\/Um1WCr_A6WI\/AAAAAAAAR_8\/FG0koQJLD7o\/s400\/visit-malaysia-year-2014-mascot.jpg\" title=\"Dominant Proboscis Monkey photo\" width=\"291\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i0S-lAvYDfs\/Um1WBB2P6AI\/AAAAAAAAR_U\/4E1IG0sWpxU\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UjnvIiorcuw\/Um1WB9C0HFI\/AAAAAAAAR_g\/HcYcQwVWDS4\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-picture.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Picture of a Proboscis Monkey\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UjnvIiorcuw\/Um1WB9C0HFI\/AAAAAAAAR_g\/HcYcQwVWDS4\/s640\/proboscis-monkey-picture.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey Photography\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EProboscis eating in the wild\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jNwBAC9jpM8\/Um1WCa2RhSI\/AAAAAAAAR_w\/L4z9-5kWyQw\/s1600\/prpboscis-monkey-family.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Family of Proboscis Monkeys\" border=\"0\" height=\"430\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jNwBAC9jpM8\/Um1WCa2RhSI\/AAAAAAAAR_w\/L4z9-5kWyQw\/s640\/prpboscis-monkey-family.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey Family\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFamily of Proboscis Monkeys in Labuk, Sabah \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fRpbFJyPbZQ\/Um1WCMGo25I\/AAAAAAAAR_s\/sUmiwRwJCsk\/s1600\/proboscis-monkey-vmy2014.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"VMY2014 Proboscis Monkey\" border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fRpbFJyPbZQ\/Um1WCMGo25I\/AAAAAAAAR_s\/sUmiwRwJCsk\/s640\/proboscis-monkey-vmy2014.jpg\" title=\"Proboscis Monkey Photography\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EProboscis Monkey Side Profile\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those who have never seen this unique species of primates, you can no do so at Malaysia Borneo in the states of Sabah and Sarawak. View my other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/04\/proboscis-monkey-pictures-from-sabah.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EProboscis Monkey Pictures from Sabah\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. A number of tour operators sell packages to see them in your nature tours and they are best seen in the mornings or evenings. You can book tours from reputable tour operators in either of these states so see you in Malaysia next year. While some of you may not know, nest year is VMY 2014 and you may be asking on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/07\/why-visit-malaysia-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWhy Visit Malaysia 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E? Again, this is the first time that the highly endangered Proboscis Monkey is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Mascot. See you next year! \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6396935420633337802\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6396935420633337802\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6396935420633337802"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6396935420633337802"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/10\/proboscis-monkey-is-visit-malaysia-year.html","title":"Proboscis Monkey is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Mascot"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4RIXKMizOk\/Um1V_5jDeUI\/AAAAAAAAR-4\/7WBTHwQdWKU\/s72-c\/Proboscis-Monkey-Visit-Malaysia-Year-2014-Mascot.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.210484 101.97576600000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-11.7962065 81.321469000000022 20.217174500000002 122.63006300000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7054231585469800293"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-23T18:19:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-04T20:18:36.514+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Music Festivals in Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Music Festivals in Sarawak \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are numerous\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Efor music lovers or even anyone who is into various genres of music. The largest state in the east of Malaysia plays host to a number of international and world renown music festivals and shows throughout the year and this article is highlighting these events that attracts thousands of visitors here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENote that Sarawak is located in the east of Malaysia on the island of Borneo which is shared by Sabah, Brunei and Indonesia Kalimantan. Access to Sarawak is via flights from Kuala Lumpur and many other major cities around the region while from neighboring countries, you can drive into the state. Below is a list of major music festivals in Sarawak in no order and supported by images of the events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOytlx7i64g\/UkACx7L9aRI\/AAAAAAAARoA\/2cLFMImUXPw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOytlx7i64g\/UkACx7L9aRI\/AAAAAAAARoA\/2cLFMImUXPw\/s640\/rainforest-music-2013.JPG\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe mother-of-all music festivals in Sarawak, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which has been around for 16 years, and is recognized as one of the 25 music festivals in the world to visit. Having attending this festival only in 2013, I realized the huge potential of this festival which showcases ethnic musicians from around the world in one event.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESpread over a three day event, hoards of people from the world over make their way here to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere in the Sarawak Cultural Village, which has been home to the RWMF for the last 16 years.If you have never attended this unique festival, I very much recommend going for the next one which is the Rainforest World Music Festival 2014. Provided you must love world music and the outdoors.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs many reports have been out there about the festival losing its charm, I stand to differ as I was a first timer there in 2013 and the momentum of the festival opened my eyes. Personally, I had a fabulous time there listening to the many interesting genres of music from around the world. The event is also held yearly in the month of July and at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong. Below are random pictures from the RWMF 2013 while the next Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 takes place in August.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nJ5Mn7WVOKA\/UkACNw6N21I\/AAAAAAAARng\/UwBUOiWoY0I\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-picture.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nJ5Mn7WVOKA\/UkACNw6N21I\/AAAAAAAARng\/UwBUOiWoY0I\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-picture.JPG\" title=\"Rafly Was Saja\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ERafly Wa Saja giving an amazing show to the audience\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvkDqjcfD0s\/UkACN4HA_RI\/AAAAAAAARnY\/ijanE5MQ3AM\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-photo.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lan E Tuyang at the Rainforest World Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvkDqjcfD0s\/UkACN4HA_RI\/AAAAAAAARnY\/ijanE5MQ3AM\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-photo.JPG\" title=\"Lan E Tuyang\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ELan E Tuyang playing at the Rainforest Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EBorneo International Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERunning for the 7th year, the Borneo International Jazz Festival or BIJF is a must-visit if you are a jazz lover. This festival was once called the Miri Jazz Festival too. The home ground for this is at the Everly Park Hotel in Miri which has a spectacular event area facing the sea. Also an outdoor event, world class jazz musicians make their way here for a two day outdoor jazz festival cum carnival which is excellent for families, couples and of course, jazz lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESubjective as it may sound, there are also sub-jazz genres performed during the BIJF as I witnessed this year in 2013. For the general jazz lovers, you will be in for a treat as the line up is well balanced with different groups who perform interesting variations of jazz. Food and beverages are easily available here while it only takes about five minutes drive to the city center from here. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is usually held in the month of March every year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_MRZNQgEEZI\/UkAC4vHPI-I\/AAAAAAAARoM\/H5C1uPyfrHI\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BIJF 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_MRZNQgEEZI\/UkAC4vHPI-I\/AAAAAAAARoM\/H5C1uPyfrHI\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" title=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EOpening act for the Borneo International Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-scHezDm88\/UkAC4v569II\/AAAAAAAARoI\/-XY2ue-lSCo\/s1600\/nylons-at-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nylons in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-scHezDm88\/UkAC4v569II\/AAAAAAAARoI\/-XY2ue-lSCo\/s640\/nylons-at-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" title=\"The Nylons at the Borneo International Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Nylons at the Borneo International Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHaving the inaugural world music expo in Kuching, this was the mastermind of Sarawak Tourism Board CEO, Datuk Rashid Khan where it was slated a few days just before the World Rainforest Music Festival. At the Borneo World Music Expo, international programmers, performers and specialist conduct workshops about the unique world music industry. Information, tips and sharing is openly conducted for the world music business.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring the three days of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, there are also performances by specially invited musicians in the evenings. They showcase some of the world's most unique genres of music in a closed hall where nightly, there will be from three to five performances. Tickets are sold at the door or from the tourism boards office in Kuching. If you are a fan of world music and want to understand it a little more, this is one not to be missed event. It is also held in the month of July yearly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Update - This event is no longer running.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsgG28OixhU\/UkANn-E73FI\/AAAAAAAARpk\/htoPkjAo0AU\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-flute.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja \" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsgG28OixhU\/UkANn-E73FI\/AAAAAAAARpk\/htoPkjAo0AU\/s640\/rafly-wa-saja-flute.JPG\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo Sarawak \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EFlutist from Rafly Wa Saja performs at the Borneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UR3LH4V7Ks\/UkANn-BxxsI\/AAAAAAAARpg\/bSnfEM19Qqo\/s1600\/traditional-korean-dance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Korean dancers performing in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UR3LH4V7Ks\/UkANn-BxxsI\/AAAAAAAARpg\/bSnfEM19Qqo\/s640\/traditional-korean-dance.JPG\" title=\"Bornwo World Music Expo 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EKorean traditional dance performance at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1pibbCAwr4\/UkAOe30SN7I\/AAAAAAAARpw\/OrUeYiuUO0o\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tabla Player Borneo World Music Expo 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1pibbCAwr4\/UkAOe30SN7I\/AAAAAAAARpw\/OrUeYiuUO0o\/s640\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EA tabla player meditates at the Borneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn it's inaugural year, the first\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is set to showcase the talent of many local and international musicians and performers. Held in the city of Miri, the AMF 2013 is a two day event at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club which is about five kilometers from town center.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMusicians taking part in this music festival are Antoney Dassan Yen Party (India), Foxy Girls (Indonesia), Bembol Rockers (Philippines), V.Star Band (Korea), Boy Thai Band (Thailand), Soesah Tidoer (Indonesia) and Fakhrul Razi (Brunei) which promises an exciting show for general music lovers.This event being the first time ever is held in October and at the city of Miri, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Update - This festival is no longer running.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vRfzqIjAXg\/U7ubIN-_sOI\/AAAAAAAAZgo\/Dy0vwXHOqJE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival in Miri Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"446\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vRfzqIjAXg\/U7ubIN-_sOI\/AAAAAAAAZgo\/Dy0vwXHOqJE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Asia Music Festival in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESoesah Tidoer performing at the Asia Music Festival in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ON06O8JMt08\/U7ubIP-JDeI\/AAAAAAAAZgk\/ZngxMKzHCG4\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthoney Dassan Yen Party at AMF2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"434\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ON06O8JMt08\/U7ubIP-JDeI\/AAAAAAAAZgk\/ZngxMKzHCG4\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-miri.jpg\" title=\"AMF2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnthoney Dassan Yen Party at AMF2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxtAGzrJndQ\/UkAHgIti_AI\/AAAAAAAARo4\/gkMmwkH_yuc\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"AMF 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxtAGzrJndQ\/UkAHgIti_AI\/AAAAAAAARo4\/gkMmwkH_yuc\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Asia Music Festival Miri Sarawak\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2013 at Miri Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Highland Folk Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPJZkeDpWqY\/VrNA6XokbEI\/AAAAAAAA0HE\/ijlWx0768Xw\/s1600\/Juk-Wan-Emang.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPJZkeDpWqY\/VrNA6XokbEI\/AAAAAAAA0HE\/ijlWx0768Xw\/s640\/Juk-Wan-Emang.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 12.7273px;\"\u003EJuk Wan Emang, a 71 year old orang ulu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 12.7273px;\"\u003Eplays the nose flute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\"\u003EOne of the more obscure music festival the world has seen is the Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival. Not many have experienced this but when you have the opportunity, you should check out this unique music festival which features very traditional music instruments such as Sape, Satung, Tung But, Sanang, Tawak, Jatung Lutang, Atui and Oreng used by the ethnic people here. A friend of mine,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/emilayusof.com\/2012\/11\/sarawak-highland-folks-music-festival-2012\/\" style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EEmila Yusof\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;did a fantastic job covering this event in 2012.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe very unique ethnic groups comprise of Sarawak Kayan Association, Sarawak Bisaya Association, Petipun Penan Sarawak, Sarawak National Kenyah Association, Federation of Miri Chinese Association (Long Lama), Dayak Bidayuh National Association Miri (DBNA), Miri Kadayan Association, Rurum Kelabit, Sarawak Lakiput Association,\u0026nbsp; Miri Berawan Association and the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Marudi). The Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival is also a joint collaboration effort between Ministry of Tourism Sarawak and Long Bedian Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK). This unique festival is also held in the month of November.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-umxM_GpXgPY\/UkAKoenbb9I\/AAAAAAAARpQ\/abplbesdjv8\/s1600\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Highland Folk Music Festival Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-umxM_GpXgPY\/UkAKoenbb9I\/AAAAAAAARpQ\/abplbesdjv8\/s640\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival 2012\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003ESape players at the Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival - Image from emilayusof.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWho would have thought, a Country and Western Music Festival in Borneo! Yes, this was made possible by Gracie Geckie and her team who launched the inaugural Miri Country Music Festival 2014 with a huge success. Almost 2000 people turned up for this one day event held at the Parkcity Everly Hotel which saw 8 local and international bands taking stage and giving the crowd a show to remember. The 2nd\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;takes off in February at the same venue and promises an even more exciting festival.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets are on sale now while for country music lovers, time to dust those boots, iron that checked shirt and get into those tight-fit jeans. The MCMF 2015 promises to get you dancing and having a time of your life here in Miri. If you should know, the northern region of Sarawak is heavily influenced by country and western music and lifestyle and this festival makes it happen here in Miri, Sarawak. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines flies into Miri daily so getting here is no problem. See you at the next Miri Country Music Festival!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VlbMwxNxDQ\/U7uWLSKDauI\/AAAAAAAAZgU\/2QqeYli5WKo\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VlbMwxNxDQ\/U7uWLSKDauI\/AAAAAAAAZgU\/2QqeYli5WKo\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" style=\"cursor: move;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-219BZyU1-NI\/U7ucBrfcuhI\/AAAAAAAAZg4\/9gP8hzNhOew\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-219BZyU1-NI\/U7ucBrfcuhI\/AAAAAAAAZg4\/9gP8hzNhOew\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" title=\"Mel and Joe from Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMel and Joe from Singapore at the MCMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above is a breakdown of all the music festivals in Sarawak and speaking to a number of people in the industry, it is told that there will be some other unique music festivals that will be taking place in Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen you visit Sarawak, you also have the option to explore this unique state which offers amazing Eco Tourism choices. If you have been to any of these music festivals, please feel free to leave your comment below for this article titled Music Festivals in Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7054231585469800293\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7054231585469800293\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7054231585469800293"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7054231585469800293"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html","title":"Music Festivals in Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s72-c\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.5574285 113.00119889999996"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-1.498841 107.83762489999997 6.6136979999999994 118.16477289999996"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-574865473966056033"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-11T00:11:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:56:16.362+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Asia Music Festival in Sarawak "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival 2013 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s640\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"279\" title=\"Asia Music Festival Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003Ein Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E is going to be held this 4-5 October 2013 in the city of Miri with an interesting line up of performers from around the region. Spread over two days, the event will also be held at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club which is 5km from Miri city centre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis inaugural event is set to become another iconic music festival for Sarawak after the success of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (RWMF) and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E held in Kuching city and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E held in Miri. This time around, the Sarawak Tourism Board will bring together several key musicians from India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Brunei as well as Malaysia to the AMF 2013.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\\\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) looks forward to introduce this new event with its objective of attracting the Asian expatriate community working in neighboring countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and the region to come and celebrate the music while visiting the destination. The atmosphere at the event is also planned to be that of a carnival as apart from the night shows, there will also be a fun event starting in the afternoon with lots of food, fun and games.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iV36f5F-XxU\/Ui9ArvMucSI\/AAAAAAAARmQ\/rb7_wZa6_pI\/s1600\/foxy-girls-indonesia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Foxy Girls Indonesia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iV36f5F-XxU\/Ui9ArvMucSI\/AAAAAAAARmQ\/rb7_wZa6_pI\/s1600\/foxy-girls-indonesia.jpg\" title=\"Foxy Girls\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFoxy Girls from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESTB is also proud to continue its successful internship and volunteer program, which was initiated in past events like the Rainforest World Music Festival. Through the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/asia-music-festival-2013-in-sarawak-volunteer-program\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsia Music Festival Volunteer Program\u003C\/a\u003E, the Board will provide a unique learning experience for the volunteers and interns whilst at the same time being exposed to the product experiences of Sarawak’s culture, nature and adventure. STB will also continue to collaborate with Universities and Colleges as part of an industry advisory platform and to undertake this initiative as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA mixture of live music will be featured throughout two days event and will include a mix-genre of music from national, regional and local talent. The initial line-up of performers initiated by Sarawak Tourism Board includes Antoney Dassan Yen Party (India), Bembol Rockers (Philippines), V.Star Band (Korea), Boy Thai Band (Thailand), Soesah Tidoer (Indonesia), Fakhrul Razi (Brunei) and several Malaysian bands. Indonesia's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/foxy-girls-to-perform-at-asia-music-festival-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFoxy Girls will also be performing at the Asia Music Festival\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival 2013 Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEntry tickets are priced at RM30 for adults and RM15 for children\/students aged 3-18 (ID required during entry). Tickets are also available from all STB’s office and Visitors Information Centre located at Old Court House, Kuching (+6 082-423600), Jalan Melayu, Miri (+6 085-434180) and Jalan Tukang Besi, Sibu (+6 084-340980) from Monday September 9th 2013.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor inquiries, you can contact the Sarawak Tourism Board at leisure@sarawaktourism.com or telephone +6 082-239171\u0026nbsp; or log on to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for more updates. For those planning to visit the AMF 2013, please check on the hotel bookings, flight tickets or any other travel information. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/574865473966056033\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=574865473966056033\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/574865473966056033"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/574865473966056033"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html","title":"Asia Music Festival in Sarawak "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s72-c\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3050156455379946536"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-23T20:56:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:20:00.229+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Things to do in Sarawak"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"What to do in Kuching, Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YXCHL36Lj5s\/UhcYBZlin2I\/AAAAAAAARZM\/fRSjqG0MZsA\/s1600\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YXCHL36Lj5s\/UhcYBZlin2I\/AAAAAAAARZM\/fRSjqG0MZsA\/s1600\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs many travelers may be asking '\u003Cb\u003EWhat to do in Kuching?\u003C\/b\u003E', there are actually quite some interesting things you can do in Kuching town or the outskirts. Many who have been here will instantly brand Kuching as a not so active place but if you have been here enough times, there are actually quite a few things to explore here. Anyway, I have created this list for the first times or those who have a few days in Kuching, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBefore I go there, Kuching is the capitol of Sarawak and is well known as a gateway to all of Sarawak's nature and wildlife. Kuching is also a great place to try local Sarawakian food for the foodies or food lovers. Another popular thing many locals like to do is go shopping for handicraft and antiques here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zh5u4aY5-mc\/UhcYA6MqgtI\/AAAAAAAARY8\/v7A2JB6T-Y0\/s1600\/sarawak-river-cruise.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zh5u4aY5-mc\/UhcYA6MqgtI\/AAAAAAAARY8\/v7A2JB6T-Y0\/s1600\/sarawak-river-cruise.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak River Cruise\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Take the Sarawak River Cruise\u003C\/b\u003E - Only for those who want to see the mighty Sarawak River. Cruises are available from the main Kuching Waterfront area where huge ferries take passengers on a cruise down the river. What can you see here? In the beginning get to see popular monuments, heritage buildings, the old dock traders area and locals taking the common river taxis to get across the other side. As you go further, you will see the simple river life of the locals who have homes by the river and everyday life here. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe common cruise is via the larger ferry-like boat that charges about RM60-RM70 per person for a one and a half hour cruise while there is one more much smaller one that charges about RM20-RM25. I would recommend you take the larger one as it is more comfortable with full facilities with orange juice and local layer cakes served complimentary. The smaller one is is a wooden \u003Ci\u003Esampan \u003C\/i\u003Eor traditional boat and only takes you around for about 30 minutes.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NDJyaIdt1Pk\/UhcYAbjvWuI\/AAAAAAAARYo\/B_sYOmvCeYo\/s1600\/sarawak-museum.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NDJyaIdt1Pk\/UhcYAbjvWuI\/AAAAAAAARYo\/B_sYOmvCeYo\/s1600\/sarawak-museum.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Museum\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Visit the Sarawak Museum\u003C\/b\u003E - And you thought museums were boring? This amazing museum located next to the Merdeka Hotel at Dataran Kuching is noted to be one of the best museums in the world. Established in 1891, this is hands down the oldest museum in Borneo. If you ever wanted to learn about the Sarawakian culture, tattoos and so on, this is the best place to start. And the best part - Admission is Free!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak Museum Address - Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93566, Kuching, Sarawak \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.museum.sarawak.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarawak Museum Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mSOS4-SIgxI\/UhcX_O0xtpI\/AAAAAAAARYY\/NgmfRvS6NIk\/s1600\/kuching-main-bazaar.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mSOS4-SIgxI\/UhcX_O0xtpI\/AAAAAAAARYY\/NgmfRvS6NIk\/s640\/kuching-main-bazaar.jpg\" height=\"420\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKuching Main Bazaar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Explore the Main Bazaar and Carpenter Street\u003C\/b\u003E - These are one of the oldest trading streets in Kuching where nowadays, you get a myriad of shops selling all sorts of local souvenirs. The Main Bazaar in Kuching is a well known area for buying souvenirs, antiques and the much talked about Sarawak Layer Cakes (\u003Ci\u003EKek Lapis Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E). Best time to visit this place is in the mornings till about after lunch. Most of the shops here will close by 5pm. For Malaysians, there are shops that sell the famous Sarawak Mats (\u003Ci\u003ETikar Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E) where after purchasing them, they are air-flown to your home, at a cost of course.Some new budget hotels have recently opened along the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2010\/05\/kuching-waterfront-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EKuching Main Street Bazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E while towards one end, you will find numerous goldsmith shops. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JnA4-ZEdvlc\/UhcX9IqVDTI\/AAAAAAAARX0\/YyfYufDeIGo\/s1600\/carpenter-street-kuching.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JnA4-ZEdvlc\/UhcX9IqVDTI\/AAAAAAAARX0\/YyfYufDeIGo\/s400\/carpenter-street-kuching.jpg\" height=\"267\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECarpenter Street Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt the back of the Main Bazaar is \u003Cb\u003ECarpenter Street\u003C\/b\u003E, a well known road that offers budget hotels, popular coffee shops, restaurants and cafes and also stores selling souvenirs and so on. Many locals like to come here for the food as there are some notable restaurants like Aladdin Chicken Rice and also the Temple Hawker Centre which has a few local Sarawakian dishes. This place is best visited from mornings till about lunch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fsxR5UmU26I\/UhcX95gM-_I\/AAAAAAAARYM\/8YgdxkqhH_Y\/s1600\/kuching-cat-museum.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fsxR5UmU26I\/UhcX95gM-_I\/AAAAAAAARYM\/8YgdxkqhH_Y\/s640\/kuching-cat-museum.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKuching Cat Museum\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Visit the Cat Museum\u003C\/b\u003E - Yes, they have an amazing Cat Museum. If you don't already know, Kuching is Cat in the Malay language so a Cat Museum is appropriate in this case. Located in the north of Kuching town at the city hall building, you can simply grab a taxi here but tell him to wait for you to send you back. The Kuching Cat Museum houses over thousands of cat memorabilia from around the world. Famous cats like Garfield and even Disney popular cats. If you're a cat lover, this is one place you must visit. There is a small entrance fee and more information can be found at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dbku.sarawak.gov.my\/modules\/web\/page.php?id=97\u0026amp;menu_id=0\u0026amp;sub_id=118\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EKuching Cat Museum Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnW1sH-1s28\/UhcfztUD_zI\/AAAAAAAARZo\/E3imeq72_Go\/s1600\/satok-weekend-market-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnW1sH-1s28\/UhcfztUD_zI\/AAAAAAAARZo\/E3imeq72_Go\/s640\/satok-weekend-market-kuching.jpg\" height=\"412\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESatok Weekend Market in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Go to the Satok Weekend Market\u003C\/b\u003E - Only if you are here in a weekend, you can pay a visit to the famous Jalan Satok Sunday Market which is vibrant, colorful and interesting open air market. Exceptionally fresh fruits and vegetables are offered while you can also find unique wild ferns and exotic vegetables from the interiors of Sarawak. Besides fresh groceries and raw food sold in the market, there are also handicraft and handmade souvenirs available. Don't forget to try the famous sago worms which can be found here - yes, the worms that can be eaten. Other interesting things at Satok include pets such as rabbit, puppies and fish. Avoid if you dislike crowds and markets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENote:\u003C\/b\u003E The Satok Weekend Market is now located at Medan Niaga Satok, a new area which is cleaner and is open on Saturdays and Sundays only. Take a taxi here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-diX_p54cUeg\/UhdT3IX3zWI\/AAAAAAAARZ8\/vaqXvOApA28\/s1600\/fairy-caves-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-diX_p54cUeg\/UhdT3IX3zWI\/AAAAAAAARZ8\/vaqXvOApA28\/s640\/fairy-caves-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFairy Caves in Bau, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Visit the Fairy Caves in Bau \u003C\/b\u003E- A two hour drive from Kuching takes you to one of the most amazing caves in Sarawak called the Fairy Caves. You will need to book a tour service for this as it is best done this way with a professional guide. Upon arriving, you need to climb up about 10 flights of stairs before entering the cave system where it leads you into a fantasy land hence called \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/07\/fairy-cave-at-kuching-sarawak-borneo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EFairy Caves\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. All this can be done in half a day and best to go in the mornings. Avoid if you dislike climbing, hot and sweaty situations or nature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yT3fXe0oelI\/UhcX_j6D2OI\/AAAAAAAARYg\/adnTdo8wxk4\/s1600\/pasar-serikin-market.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yT3fXe0oelI\/UhcX_j6D2OI\/AAAAAAAARYg\/adnTdo8wxk4\/s640\/pasar-serikin-market.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPasar Serikin Market\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. Shop at the Serikin Market\u003C\/b\u003E - A very popular border town market that locals love to visit. Locals, mostly Malaysians, Bruneians and Singaporeans are the ones who flock here to buy the cheap border items like curtains, rattan items, comforters and anything for the home.This place is also one of the closest towns to the earth's equator therefore can be hotter than normal. So bring sun protection when you visit here. Taxi's or tour companies can be used to get here while it takes about two hours from Kuching to get here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ToHaZa60Wo\/UhcX9GThoRI\/AAAAAAAARX4\/MpkjJBOHPkg\/s1600\/female-orangutan.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ToHaZa60Wo\/UhcX9GThoRI\/AAAAAAAARX4\/MpkjJBOHPkg\/s400\/female-orangutan.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"255\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFemale Orangutan at Semenggoh\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. Visit Semenggoh Wildlife Centre\u003C\/b\u003E - This nature attraction is located about an hour from Kuching and you are almost guaranteed to see some Orangutans here. For those who have never seen them in their natural habitat, Semenggoh is the place. Best to take one of the tour services from Kuching that bring you here and back. You simply need about 3-4 hours here to see the Orangutans. Great fun for families and also kids. Avoid if you dislike nature, jungles or animals. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fEA9KxPVfIQ\/UhcaZX0MjZI\/AAAAAAAARZY\/NpesQOm477o\/s1600\/bako-national-park.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fEA9KxPVfIQ\/UhcaZX0MjZI\/AAAAAAAARZY\/NpesQOm477o\/s640\/bako-national-park.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBako National Park\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. Take a day trip to Bako National Park\u003C\/b\u003E - If you are the nature kind of person or not, this is one national park trip you must take. Noted at the most popular national park in Sarawak, Bako offers you the opportunity to see the renown Bearded Pig and the Proboscis Monkeys apart from other wildlife here. You can do day trips or even spend the night here as they have park accommodations at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/05\/bako-national-park-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBako National Park, Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Getting here requires you to hop on a 15 minute boat ride from Kampung Bako. Best to get here using a tour company package which usually includes lunch. Avoid if you dislike trekking, hiking or nature.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FYZbOO0amv0\/UhcYAd-7SuI\/AAAAAAAARYw\/V87s63WhyPY\/s1600\/sarawak-cultural-village.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FYZbOO0amv0\/UhcYAd-7SuI\/AAAAAAAARYw\/V87s63WhyPY\/s640\/sarawak-cultural-village.jpg\" height=\"420\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E10. Go to the Sarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/b\u003E - Nothing beats the 'mother-of-all attractions' and I will personally recommend this place as it is the one place everyone must-visit if you are on a short trip to Kuching. This 'Living Museum' showcases the\u0026nbsp; main ethnic tribes of Sarawak in one massive village. If you were to go to each of the tribes original homes around Sarawak, it would most likely take you a couple of weeks or more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHere, they have cleverly brought the original homes to one place and the experience is well worth it. The Sarawak Cultural Village is located in Santubong which is about one hours drive from Kuching. Best to visit here in the morning and catch the cultural shows before returning back to Kuching in the evening. An entrance fee applies and can be seen at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scv.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESarawak Cultural Village Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5TiKpke3Cjc\/UhcX_GmrClI\/AAAAAAAARZA\/HoWy9J4wDh8\/s1600\/main-bazaar-kuching.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5TiKpke3Cjc\/UhcX_GmrClI\/AAAAAAAARZA\/HoWy9J4wDh8\/s640\/main-bazaar-kuching.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMain Street Bazaar in Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ENow if you noticed I had left out Top Spot as a popular place to eat. I personally think it is over-rated and if you ask any local Sarawakian, they would share the same sentiments. There are many other equally great food places to explore as Kuching is not well known for their seafood but for their local interesting ethnic delicacies. All you need to do is explore or ask around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rcsEvSFFz14\/UhdaxWa6NyI\/AAAAAAAARaM\/N4uptCLbV9Q\/s1600\/malaysia-3-layer-tea.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rcsEvSFFz14\/UhdaxWa6NyI\/AAAAAAAARaM\/N4uptCLbV9Q\/s400\/malaysia-3-layer-tea.JPG\" height=\"267\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak 3 Layer Tea selection\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKuching is also well known for the famous Sarawak Laksa, a soupy noodle dish. A number of popular places sell these and you can simply ask locals about where to get some good ones. Apart from that, Sarawak is also known for their Three Layer Teas and if you're a tea or iced tea lover, this is a must-try. I also wrote an article about \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/eating-local-food-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Eeating local food in Kuching, Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, for those of you who have never been to Kuching, you should always take a free and easy day to explore the city. Kuching is also now one of the popular places for conventions and exhibitions where a number of world class events will taking place in 2014. The Asean Travel Forum 2014 will also be happening next year therefore you will be seeing more tourist visiting Malaysia's largest state and hopefully this list will be of help for those thinking of What to do in Kuching, Sarawak.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3050156455379946536\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3050156455379946536\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3050156455379946536"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3050156455379946536"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html","title":"What to do in Kuching, Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YXCHL36Lj5s\/UhcYBZlin2I\/AAAAAAAARZM\/fRSjqG0MZsA\/s72-c\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7619011186395790880"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-17T21:37:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-08-17T21:37:51.982+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia - Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Sarawak Year 2013"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VSY2013"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Visit Sarawak Year 2013"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zycUnqh69GQ\/Ug93nHNx60I\/AAAAAAAARUU\/T7vsAwMJBQA\/s1600\/visit-sarawak-year-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zycUnqh69GQ\/Ug93nHNx60I\/AAAAAAAARUU\/T7vsAwMJBQA\/s1600\/visit-sarawak-year-2013.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EVisit Sarawak Year 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter a long wait, a year-long \u003Cb\u003EVisit Sarawak Year 2013\u003C\/b\u003E would be launched on Sept 16, 2013 in Kuching to coincide with the state’s 50th Merdeka Anniversary celebration of Sarawak and Sabah joining Malaya to form Malaysia. According to the state Tourism Minister, \u003Cb\u003EVSY2013\u003C\/b\u003E will be a big and significant year for the ministry, and one that will benefit the tourism industry in many ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOver the years, Sarawak has always been the gem of Borneo that was highlighted worldwide by the tourism council usually at international travel trade shows. Other notable mentions would be appearing in movies or documentaries from famous television stations like BBC or National Geographic. World renown superstars have also made their presence in Sarawak with stars like Jessica Alba , Nick Nolte, Michelle Yeoh and Anthony Bourdain visiting this state in Borneo. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXGzcdJhtvg\/Ug93fEfq6qI\/AAAAAAAART4\/eQA38UeSrco\/s1600\/bakalalan-kampung-buduk.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KXGzcdJhtvg\/Ug93fEfq6qI\/AAAAAAAART4\/eQA38UeSrco\/s640\/bakalalan-kampung-buduk.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBa'kalalan Highlands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Visitor Statistics 2012\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the year 2012, Sarawak recorded 2,944,821 visitor arrivals from January to September which was an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year. Among the visitors, 1,918,497 (+14.3%) are international visitors and 1,026,324 (-1.9%) are from Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. There are notable increases in arrivals from Singapore, China, Australia and United Kingdom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECulture, Adventure and Nature (CAN) continues to be the main tourism attraction to Sarawak. Visitors to National Parks, Wildlife Centre and Nature Reserves indicated a positive growth. As of June 2012, the National Parks recorded 206,186 visitors of which 26% are foreigners. The latest tourism figures for Sarawak are yet to be published. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_Ug0e_Hi1I\/Ug93mdJx43I\/AAAAAAAARUI\/ZQEaZ3F71W0\/s1600\/semenggoh-orangutan.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"486\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_Ug0e_Hi1I\/Ug93mdJx43I\/AAAAAAAARUI\/ZQEaZ3F71W0\/s640\/semenggoh-orangutan.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESemenggoh Wildlife Centre\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESemenggoh Wildlife Centre, from January to June 2012, recorded the highest visitor arrivals with 46,370, followed by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/05\/bako-national-park-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBako National Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with 21,052 and Niah National Park with 11,862. The Ministry of Tourism successfully coordinated 54 tourism related events held in all divisions throughout the State in collaboration with the respective Residents and private event organizers during the year.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board continues to print promotional collateral in line with the re-imaging of \"\u003Cb\u003EWhere Adventure Lives\u003C\/b\u003E\" these collateral's are distributed worldwide through the various consumer and trade exhibitions, Tourism Malaysia’s Offices and Malaysia Airline’s offices world-wide. The collateral are also being translated in Korean, Japanese \u0026amp; Mandarin for each individual country too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dnkkTr8P53M\/Ug93mtuXEZI\/AAAAAAAARUY\/oTVDtdqzwNs\/s1600\/sarawak-homestay.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"285\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dnkkTr8P53M\/Ug93mtuXEZI\/AAAAAAAARUY\/oTVDtdqzwNs\/s400\/sarawak-homestay.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHomestay is Sarawak\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHomestay in Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor homestays in Sarawak, a total of 28 villages comprising of 418 operators throughout the State have been registered under the home stay program which will be highlighted to the tourist for Visit Sarawak Year 2013. You can also get more information on this from the visitor center in Kuching or from the main websites of the tourism boards. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Convention Bureau\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak Convention Bureau, which has completed its re-branding of Sarawak as a destination \"Where Business and Adventure Meet\" has identified a number of proactive objectives for 2013.\u0026nbsp; It will place greater emphasis on trading partnerships and representation to achieve its goals. The convention centre which is located in the Kuching district will also see many international events happening this and next year. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4gp8qD-d9Q\/Ug93nU-YS3I\/AAAAAAAARUg\/dG6eQ-9rqEs\/s1600\/visitsarawakyear-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4gp8qD-d9Q\/Ug93nU-YS3I\/AAAAAAAARUg\/dG6eQ-9rqEs\/s640\/visitsarawakyear-2013.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrook Dockyard along the Sarawak River\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInternational Musical Festivals and Expos in Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWorld renown \u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E has been going on in Sarawak for the last 16 years and it is also noted in one of the top music magazines in the world as one of the 25 Music Festivals in the World to Visit. This takes place yearly at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong while the world acclaimed \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/a\u003E takes place yearly in the city of Miri. Another new event which made its inaugural presence this year was the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E seeing musicians, programers and buyers get together in Kuching for this two day event. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOverall, Visit Sarawak Year 2013 will flow right into \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/01\/visit-malaysia-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EVisit Malaysia Year 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as it will be a 12 month long event therefore the timing of doing this is works out to be a win-win situation for the tourism boards and the visitors. A lot of activities and events have been planned ahead for the year while the state will also be hosting a number of local and international events like the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/asean-tourism-forum-atf-2014-sarawak\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsean Tourism Forum 2014\u003C\/a\u003E or ATF 2014, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/borneo-international-beads-conference-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBorneo Bead Convention 2013\u003C\/a\u003E and a number of other notable events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAdditional information can be seen at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarawaktourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mot.sarawak.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMinistry of Tourism Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. As for the official launching for this event, nothing has been confirmed as of today (15th Aug) and once we get more information, we will share it here for those interested in attending or even planning a trip during the Visit Sarawak Year 2013. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7619011186395790880\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7619011186395790880\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7619011186395790880"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7619011186395790880"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/visit-sarawak-year-2013.html","title":"Visit Sarawak Year 2013"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zycUnqh69GQ\/Ug93nHNx60I\/AAAAAAAARUU\/T7vsAwMJBQA\/s72-c\/visit-sarawak-year-2013.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.5574285 113.00119889999996"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-1.498841 107.83762489999997 6.6136979999999994 118.16477289999996"}}]}});