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Tidal Bore Festival (Pesta Benak) 2019
Type: Events
Date: 25 Oct 2019 until 27 Oct 2019

Note: The Pesta Benak Festival was originally scheduled from 27-29 September, 2019. This re-scheduling was due to the haze condition in Sri Aman

The Pesta Benak or Tidal Bore Festival is one of Sarawak’s iconic events. It is centered around the natural phenomenon where water rushes up the Batang Lupar river. The resulting effect generate waves as high as three metres.

Over the years, the festival has attracted surfers from afar to ride the waves to the amusement of the onlookers. It is not surprising that stand-up paddling and surfing has captured the imagination of locals. One can find them catching the waves twice a day which is the frequency of the tidal bore occurence.

Besides water-based events, the festival also features Miss Tourism Benak and Ratu Kebaya Benak, singing competitions and food bazaars.

The festival is held along the bank of the Batang Lupar River in Sri Aman. Spectators can get vantage view from the purpose-built lookout stand and below this stand, one can visit the picture gallery showing the best of the tidal bore.

About Sri Aman

Sri Aman is an administrative town for the Sri Aman Division and her iconic attractions is the faithfully restored Fort Alice. This fort was named after the second White Rajah of Sarawak, Sir Charles Brooke. Because Fort Alice sits on top of hill, it commands a sweeping view of the Batang Lupar river. This vantage point allows sentries to spot warring parties coming up the river for raids.

Getting There

To get to the town, board a bus at Kuching Sentral Transportation hub. The hub is a 5-minute drive from the Kuching International Airport and 20 minutes from Kuching City Centre. On average, it takes about four hours to travel by road from Kuching. Usually, bus will stop at the bazaar town of Lachau for toilet break.

 

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Organiser:  Sri Aman Resident Office
Venue:  Batang Lupar Riverfront

Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2019
Type: Events
Date: 25 Oct 2019 until 27 Oct 2019

Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta

Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta is a significant watersports event in the Sarawak tourism calendar of events. It is held back to back with the historical Sarawak Regatta. Twelve countries will be represented in this year’s regatta, twenty-nine teams making up a total number of 900 rowers. The total prize money is RM45,500.00

The Dragon Boat Race will have five categories, namely the International Open’s 20 crew, International Open’s 12 crew, International Mixed 12 crew, International Ladies 12 crew, and International Master 12 crew.

The Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2019 is conducted under the IDBF Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing. Distance: 400 metres races

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarawakdragonboatregatta/

Apart from the Dragon Boat races , local food and handicraft exhibitions are also available.



Organiser:  Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sport Sarawak
Venue:  Kuching Waterfront

‘Ministry To Go ‘Smart’ To Boost Services, Safety’
Type: News
Date: 25/10/2019

Dr Sim (left) presents an award to a recipient, witnessed by Penguang (second left), Bakrie (second right) and others.     KUCHING: The Local Government and Housing Ministry, through local councils, is embarking on a smart technology drive to provide better services and safety for the people. Its minister Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the technology involves Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence which will work round the clock. “As the state is moving forward to becoming a developed state and high-income society, it is very important that local councils be at their best. “So the ministry is taking the smart technology initiative to work for the state to provide better services and ensure the safety of the people,” he ...

Awg Tengah: Section 6 Of SLC Not Used To Grab People’s Land
Type: News
Date: 24/10/2019

The landowners in a photocall after receiving the land titles from Awang Tengah (centre) who is flanked by Naroden on his right and Miro. — Photo by Roystein Emmor   BAU: The Sarawak government has never used Section 6 of the State Land Code (SLC) to grab any native customary rights (NCR) land, says Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the accusation was an attempt by the opposition to cover their own mistakes because their ‘masters’ in Pakatan Harapan federal government did not allocate specific funds for NCR land perimeter survey in Sarawak in Budget 2020. He said the new NCR Land Initiative perimeter survey, which has been conducted since 2010, gazetting a communal land under Section 6 is the first step before ...

CM: Imagination The First Step To Innovation, Solving Challenges
Type: News
Date: 24/10/2019

Abang Johari visits an exhibition booth at the expo.     KUCHING: Sarawak needs people who have the imagination to use technology to add value to the resources that the state has, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said. He pointed out that Sarawak is blessed with abundant resources, and that he is confident in the talents of Sarawakians who are a hardworking lot and who will find solutions to any challenges presented to them. “Sarawak has a lot of water, therefore I believe one day, with the passion and focus of our young students, we can export hydrogen (produced) from our water. That is a result of technological change,” he said prior to closing the Sarawak Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (SIIDEx) 2019, here yesterday. As ...

Fatimah: Special Yearly Grant Of RM16 Mln To Continue Next Year
Type: News
Date: 24/10/2019

Fatimah (standing eighth left) poses with the children who participated in the 2nd edition of Showcase Sarawak Kids Got Talent 2019. Also seen are Rosey (ninth left standing) and others.   KUCHING: The special yearly grant of RM16 million for registered nurseries and kindergartens under Sarawak Early Children Education Institution (IPAKK) throughout the state launched this year will be continued in 2020. In stating this, Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, said each of the nurseries and kindergartens will receive RM5,000 from the grant, regardless of whether they are in urban or rural areas and private or government owned. She said as end of September this year, 92 per cent of the 3,030 registered ...

S’wak To Look At Centre To Preserve Intangible Cultural Heritage
Type: News
Date: 23/10/2019

Abdul Karim (centre) speaks to reporters after officiating at the event. With him are Mesran (left) and Park. — Photo by Chimon Upon   KUCHING: The setting-up of an Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre in Sarawak is the best step towards safeguarding and properly documenting the state’s rich cultural heritage, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He says with its multicultural diversity, Sarawak is rich in intangible cultural heritage such as oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, rituals, social practices, festive events, traditional craftsmanship and practices concerning nature; hence the need for preservation. “Arts and culture form the core of identity for our communities and signify the essence ...

Lee: Hydrogen Buses All Fixed Up, Trial Runs To Recommence
Type: News
Date: 23/10/2019

Lee (second left) inspects one of the three hydrogen buses during his visit to the refueling plant.   KUCHING: The problem affecting the state’s three hydrogen buses, where contaminants were found at the Hydrogen Integrated Refueling Plant, resulting in their trial runs being halted has been rectified. Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the buses would recommence their trial runs until the end of the month. He pointed out that the manufacturer of the buses have also carried out maintenance works by cleaning  the fuel tanks, while Linde, the technology and system administrator of the refueling station, has solved the  contaminant issue. He said repair works to address the problem started on Oct 13. “They have rectified the ...

Proposed Sarawak Airline Not Into Buying Aircraft – Abang Johari
Type: News
Date: 21/10/2019

Abang Johari speaking at the closing of Sarawak Civil Service’s High Performance Team (HPT) Retreat at Port Dickson.   PORT DICKSON: The Sarawak government’s proposal to set up an airline service to increase air connectivity in Sarawak would not involve any purchase of aircraft, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg last night. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman pointed out that Sarawak had the choice of leasing the aircraft. “This (leasing the aircraft) would provide a more viable option compared to buying the aircraft,” he said when closing the Sarawak Civil Service’s High Performance Team (HPT) Retreat here. Abang Johari said his decision of opting for leasing the aircraft was made based on his past ...

Use Internet To Promote, Sell Products — Awg Tengah
Type: News
Date: 21/10/2019

Awang Tengah (fifth right) presents a certificate to a participant. Also seen are Henry (second left), Naroden (third left) and others.   LAWAS: Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the state should be confident in using the internet to promote and sell their products online. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is because online business provides a vast market opportunity. Speaking at the Food Handling Certification Programme here on Saturday, Awang Tengah, who is also Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development, said the Bumiputera entrepreneurs must learn from their counterparts in Japan who had successfully promoted their local products to the global market through online business. “Take ...