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About Old Kuching Heritage

The Journey: Old Kuching Heritage

Old Kuching Heritage is one of the 47 Sarawak Digital Economy initiatives to strengthen the tourism sector activities. Kuching is seen as a potential tourism hub and the city could an attractive tourists assets. There are 4 components of Old Kuching Heritage, namely Heritage Trails, Kampung Heritage, Business Heritage, and finally the Riverfront Heritage. The Kampung Heritage has its owned unique components.

The aim and objectives of the Kampung Heritage is set up as a platform to support and increase the socio-economic value of the community through digital and technology-based support systems and infrastructure.

Overview of Kampung Heritage

The Journey: 2017

International Benchmarking at OTOP, Thailand on 21st Dec 2017

The Journey: 2017

International Benchmarking at Old Porvoo in Finland on 23rd Sep 2017

The Journey: 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Briefing to Minister of Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth & Sport by TSUK (PSDT) on 27th March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Engagement session with Kampung community leader (Pemanca/ Penghulu/Ketua Kaum/Youth Leaders) on 22th March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Old Kuching Heritage engagement and briefing session to relevant State Agencies HOD chaired by State Secretary on 21st March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Kampung walk about with community leaders lead by State Secretary on 18th March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Night engagement session with professionals and academician from Kampung area chaired by TSUK (DDSP) on 16th March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Kampung walk about with community leaders lead by TSUK (PSDT) on 14th March 2018

The Journey: March 2018

Benchmarking Visit to Melaka lead by TSUK (PSDT) on 8th March 2018

The Journey: April 2018

Coordination meeting on Cleanliness, Beautification & Security of Waterfront (DBKU / SEDC & PDRM) on 23rd April 2018

Briefing to Assistant Minister of Industrial Entrepreneurship Development by TSUK (PSDT) on on 24th April 2018

The Journey: April 2018

Coordination meeting on Cleanliness, Beautification & Security of Waterfront (DBKU / SEDC & PDRM) on 23rd April 2018

Briefing to Assistant Minister of Industrial Entrepreneurship Development by TSUK (PSDT) on on 24th April 2018

The Journey: April 2018

Old Kuching Heritage Component & Thrust leader consolidation session on 18th April 2018

The Journey: April 2018

River Cruise night inspection trip along Sarawak River on 5th & 6th April 2018

The Journey: April 2018

Kampung Heritage Project Team working dinner/discussion at White Barouk

The Journey: May 2018

Revisit and Final Review of Old Kuching Low Hanging fruit initiatives Briefing and discussion on the implementation of 2018 Low Hanging Fruits initiatives

Briefing and discussion on the 2018 Kampung Masjid Initiatives and Implementation Strategy

The Journey: May 2018

Revisit and Final Review of Old Kuching Low Hanging fruit initiatives Briefing and discussion on the implementation of 2018 Low Hanging Fruits initiatives

Briefing and discussion on the 2018 Kampung Masjid Initiatives and Implementation Strategy

The Journey: May 2018

Revisit and Final Review of Old Kuching Low Hanging fruit initiatives Briefing and discussion on the implementation of 2018 Low Hanging Fruits initiatives

Briefing and discussion on the 2018 Kampung Masjid Initiatives and Implementation Strategy

The Journey: October 2018

Kunjungan delegasi diketuai oleh Prof. lr. Dr Al-Khalid Haji Othman ke Kabupaten Sambas diadakan sempena dengan persediaan Program Exposisi/Pameran Songket dan Keringkam pada 30-31 Oktober 2018 dan Program Malam Pesona Antarabangsa (Malaysia,Brunei dan lndonesia) Songket dan Keringkam pada 31 Oktober 2018 di Hotel Pullman Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The Journey: October 2018

Architecture & Design of Kampung Heritage

Perahu Tambang at Kuching Kampung Heritage

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

29/08/2019

The perahu tambang are traditionally described as a passenger boat made out of timber with thatch leaf roof (although aluminium…

Madrasah Orang Melayu Islam/Sekolah Rendah Rakyat

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

10/03/2019

A humble house with an esteemed history, Madrasah Orang Melayu Islam or Sekolah Rendah Rakyat was established as a learning…

Bot Penambang Kuching Kini Berwajah Baru, Turut Dilengkapi Panel Solar

Arts Culture Local Perahu Tambang

Naziatul Assiqin

13/02/2019

Bot Penambang Kuching Kini Berwajah Baru, Turut Dilengkapi Panel Solar 12 buah bot penambang yang beroperasi di Waterfront Kuching kini…

Design Components of Perahu Tambang

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Local Icon Perahu Tambang

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

11/02/2019

The perahu tambang are traditionally described as a passenger boat made out of timber with thatch leaf roof (although aluminium…

The Operation of Perahu Tambang by Atta Idrawani Zaini

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Local Icon Perahu Tambang

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

11/02/2019

A passenger has to wait at a landing place, or locally known as the pengkalan to board any perahu tambang…

The Perahu Tambang Culture by Atta Idrawani Zaini

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Local Icon Perahu Tambang

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

11/02/2019

“.. house-boats belonging to Malays, filled with women and children. There were roofed in to shelter their inmates from the…

Old Kuching Kampung Heritage: The Perahu Tambang by Atta Idrawani Zaini

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Local Icon Perahu Tambang

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

11/02/2019

“Sungai Sarawak penuh keliaran perahu tambang, Hilir mudik mansang berlawan, Menyusur arus bawa penumpang.” An excerpt from Madzhi Johari’s song…

Rumah Warisan Bentara – Darul Maziah, Kpg No. 6

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

Darul Maziah was built in the late 1880s by Third White Rajah’s Herald, Haji Hassim Arif. It is a 130…

Rumah Warisan Jalan Masjid/Rumah Warisan Hajah Rapiah

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

Rumah Warisan Jalan Masjid or Rumah Warisan Hajah Rapiah is located at Jalan Ajibah Abol. This house is believed to…

Rumah Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

A beautiful palatial-style home built by veteran Statesman Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai, who had served as Senate President in…

Masjid Besar/Masjid Bahagian Kuching

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

Having existed before the arrival of James Brooke in Kuching, Masjid Bandaraya stands proud as the oldest symbol of Islam…

Rumah Darul Kurnia, Jalan Haji Taha

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

Darul Kurnia is a colonial style mansion built in the 1930s by Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah. A Sarawakian independence…

Rumah Warisan Datuk Bandar Abang Haji Kassim, Kpg Masjid

Arts Culture Heritage Architecture & Design Heritage Trail

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

03/02/2019

Built in 1863 by Kuching mayor Datuk Bandar Abang Haji Kassim, this building was the biggest palatial size Malay house…

Featured Icon & Highlights

Kuching-born James Wan to produce ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ TV series

Arts Entertainment Local Icon Main News

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

21/11/2020

Amazon has given a series order to their planned adaptation of the horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer, Variety has…

Kenali Apa itu Bandar Pintar

Business Entertainment Local Local Icon

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

07/11/2020

A very insightful sharing by Prof. Ir. Dr. Al-Khalid Othman, Deputy Chief Scientist & Deputy Chief Advisor for Sarawak Digital…

Newscaster with a combo of beauty and brains

Business Entertainment Local Local Icon

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

25/10/2020

KUCHING: Cheryl Syahmina Toh Mohammad Christopher Toh is the epitome of beauty with brains. Not only is she blessed with good…

SUKMA: Sarawak sasar satu emas dalam e-sukan

Education Entertainment Local Local Icon

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

20/10/2020

KUCHING: Sarawak mensasarkan satu pingat emas dalam penyertaan sulung sukan elektronik (e-sukan) di Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) bagi kategori Pro Evolution…

Happy Go Lucky juara Pertandingan Virtual I4.0 Hackathon Malaysia Timur 2020

Education Local Local Icon

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

19/10/2020

KOTA SAMARAHAN, 18 Okt: Pasukan Happy Go Lucky muncul juara Pertandingan Virtual I4.0 Hackathon Malaysia Timur 2020 bertempat di Taman…

Go digital to expand overseas, CM tells Sarawak companies

Education Entertainment Local Local Icon

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

17/10/2020

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg today told businesses to embrace digitalisation and technology to expand internationally. He said…

CM: State-owned station to promote Sarawak worldwide

Education Entertainment Local Icon Main News

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

17/10/2020

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak will be able to reach out to a global audience via its newly-launched television station, TVS, in…

State can emulate Estonia

Education Entertainment Local Icon Main News

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

15/10/2020

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday (Oct 12) reiterated Sarawak’s hopes to emulate Estonia…

Virtual park to benefit Sarawakians

Education Entertainment Local Icon Main News

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

14/10/2020

KOTA SAMARAHAN: D-Virtual Park, the first virtual reality theme park in Borneo, was officially launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi…

D’virtual Park: Hab perkembangan asas pendigitalan

Education Entertainment Local Icon Main News

Abdul Qaiyum Alidin

14/10/2020

Bertepatan dengan gelaran kota ilmu, rangka strategi pendidikan berkonsepkan era digital di bahagian samarahan semakin kukuh. Dirasmikan hari ini, Taman…