2. Top Reasons For Choosing Kuching, Sarawak
About Kuching, Sarawak
Take a peek at vibrant and exotic Kuching, Sarawak, poised on the world’s third largest island, beautiful Borneo. A haven of charming cultural heritage, invigorating adventure and diving tours, breathtaking natural wonders in ancient rainforests and towering mountains, natural resources (timber, oil, gas among them) and quaint colonial architecture, Sarawak has a stunning backdrop of cultural diversity and avant-garde city development to match! Visitors celebrate a fusion of Asia's tastiest dishes and spectacular sights in one location that is in the centre of Asia. Sarawak is the largest State of Malaysia’s 13 States, which covers an area of 125,000 sq. km, approximately the size of Greece. The steep interior terrain, luxuriant with tropical rainforests, gives birth to mighty rivers. The population is 2.6 million people.
Top Reasons For Choosing Kuching, Sarawak
Sarawak has been blessed with political, economic and social stability for decades.
The Queen’s English is widely spoken.
Over 2.6 million people from 28 ethnic groups live in harmony in Sarawak. Our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-religious communities celebrate diversity, and welcome world travellers with a smile.
Home to one of the world’s oldest rainforests yet striving to be at the forefront of modern technology and communications, Sarawak presents itself as a unique venue where “old-world charm meets modern convenience”, in a place where headhunters used to roam 150 years ago. Sarawak will take you to a unique world, where it is commonplace for misty mountains and green jungles to sit at the fringes of our ultra-modern city lights.
The State Government ensures the best and the latest services are available in transportation, banking, commercial amenities, conferencing, accommodation and city developments.
The State and Federal Governments offer financial sponsorship and delegate marketing packages to add amazing value to your event. Your supporters include Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sarawak and Sarawak Convention Bureau.
Outstanding value for money can be had with some of the most affordable rates for hotel accommodation, conference venues and tours in the world. Here, a room at 5 Star Hilton Hotel is only EU90 a night, while local meal (or a beer) is just EU2, and a sirloin steak just EU10.
“Borneo’s most stylish and sophisticated city brings together a kaleidoscope of cultures, crafts and cuisines.”
- (Lonely Planet) 

3. Top Reasons For Choosing Kuching, Sarawak
8. Sarawak has been hosting world class conferences and meetings with great success since Its popularity and experience continues to rise as more delegates seek unique alternatives to typical city locations. This strength shines through the high 82% success rate we enjoy for international convention bids. For more information, go to
9.The history of Sarawak is as romantic as any in the world, filled with swashbuckling English adventurers and noble tribal kingdoms. In 1841, James Brooke, an English adventurer, was awarded the feudal title of Rajah. Thus began the rule of three generations of the White Rajahs, which lasted over 100 years and brought development to this raw and wild land.
10. Exciting tours are at hand and can be experienced in just one day! Forty minutes from the city, visitors can come face to face with real orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, a secluded natural forest that is home to a group of semi-wild orangutans, most of which were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. A stone’s throw away from Semenggoh is the Borneo Highlands Resort. Lunch will be a fully organic affair, with greens from the Resort’s very own organic gardens. After that, immerse into Sarawakian culture in half a day at the Sarawak Cultural village, one of the world’s largest and best “living museums” in which visitors enjoy live classes or shows in blow pipe shooting, cultural dancing, craft making and many more.
11.The state is a gastronomic wonderland that offers five star cuisine to the world’s best street food! Asian, Western, Middle Eastern, European, Halal, Vegetarian, and even special menus are available.
12.Kuching sits in a strategic position in the very heart of Asia, which means that delegates from all over the region will find it easy to connect via multiple flights including low cost carriers, through 2,500 seats a day to Kuching and 1,000 flights a week from all over the world into Malaysia, while Kuching is also served by the major hubs of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) and Hong Kong.

5. 5 Star Hotels
PULLMAN
KUCHING 10
Number of
Meeting rooms
389
accommodation
rooms
3000
Capacity of largest
Meeting room
1500
Capacity for
banquets
RIVERSIDE MAJESTIC 14
241
1400
900
HILTON
315
750
ballroom
500
GRAND
MARGHERITA 5
function rooms
288
1200
meeting room
650
Pullman Kuching is the newest addition to the 5-star international brands in the city. Located in the heart of Kuching on top of the hill at Mathies Road, Pullman Kuching offers an astonishing panoramic view. The hotel is adjacent to a two-storey city life-style shopping centre “Hills Shopping Mall” and is within walking distance to the commercial centre and city attractions.

6. Hotels & Accommodation
IMPERIAL HOTEL
KUCHING 9
Number of
Meeting rooms
325
accommodation
rooms
1400
Capacity of largest
Meeting room
500
Capacity for
banquets
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL 7
Number of
Meeting rooms
208
accommodation
rooms
600
Capacity of largest
Meeting room
Pullman Kuching is the newest addition to the 5-star international brands in the city. Located in the heart of Kuching on top of the hill at Mathies Road, Pullman Kuching offers an astonishing panoramic view. The hotel is adjacent to a two-storey city life-style shopping centre “Hills Shopping Mall” and is within walking distance to the commercial centre and city attractions.
CITADINES UPLANDS KUCHING 5
Number of
Meeting rooms
215
accommodation
rooms
240
Capacity of largest
hall 80
Capacity for
banquets
DAMAI BEACH RESORT 5
Number of
function rooms
252
accommodation
rooms
800
Capacity of largest
ballroom
600
Capacity for
banquets

7. Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Proposed Venue:
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
The sky’s the limit when it comes to meeting venues in Kuching, from old forts to national parks, or the more conventional hotel settings. It all depends on the comfort zone and expectations of the organisers and delegates. Our top recommendation:
BCCK is Sarawak’s first dedicated convention centre, designed to accommodate all types of conferences, conventions, exhibitions and events. Situated on a six-hectare riverfront site on the Kuching Isthmus that overlooks a lush green forest and the majestic Sarawak River. There are future plans to include a shopping centre, marina, offices, and on-site hotel to the surrounding area.
Featuring world-class facilities, BCCK combines spacious design, flexible and elegant conference halls with a professional and experienced management team and 5-star service, bringing you a unique event experience.
The BCCK has a gross floor area of 36,500 square metres and the internal design allows complete flexibility with functional spaces for exhibitions, breakout lectures, plenary sessions and conferences. The Great Hall and 14 meeting rooms are designed to meet the various requirements of running your conference. There is a fine dining restaurant & a VIP lounge available, on top of full wheelchair-access and other amenities for the disabled.
BCCK has equipped itself with state-of-the-art network infrastructure systems, so delegates will enjoy a full complement of productivity-enhancing features, sharper acoustics, and enhanced wireless network security for mobile users. Soundproofed room partitions will segregate events without compromising comfort and ambience. 14
Meeting Rooms,
From 40 To 1100 In Varying Combinations
5020
Capacity of seating on
Plenary Hall
2,076
Capacity of
flat seating banquets
800
Ample carpark
lots
Support Facilities & Services
Some of the supporting facilities and services of the BCCK are:
On – site marshalling yard
Business center
Restaurant
VIP Suites
Facilities for outside broadcast
AV control rooms
Boardroom
Prayer room
Media room
Medical room
Dressing rooms
Registration counters
Organiser’s office
Coach parking facility
Top class banqueting facilities
Range of international catering options
Ranging from European to Asian
Data networking
Wireless LAN
Simultaneous interpretation booths
Control rooms in auditorium
and major function halls
Digital audio visual facilities

8. Pre and Post Tours available are below: Kuching “Cat City” Tour
EXCITING TOURS
Travelling to and from Sarawak, and visiting various destinations in the state, are as good as any first class destinations elsewhere in the world. Sarawak as a well-known tourism, business, leisure and adventure destination due to its unique cultural diversity, varied landscape, affordable accommodation and transport, excellent variety of food, and many other distinctive attractions.
Pre and Post Tours available are below:
Kuching “Cat City” Tour
Discover the charms of this riverine city. Take in the sights of colonial-style buildings dating back to the era of the White Rajahs, scattered among ancient Chinese temples and towering mosques.
The Sarawak Museum
Erected in 1888, the Sarawak Museum is the oldest building in Borneo. During its prime, it was reputedly the best museum in Southeast Asia. A few steps away visitors will find the Art Museum, filled with exhibits of ethnic artwork.
Main Bazaar
This is the oldest street in Kuching, dating back to It represents the very heart and soul of Kuching’s history. Charming examples of old Chinese shop house architecture remain, most of which have been owned by the same families for generations.
Kuching Waterfront
Well-known for its tourist traffic, scenic views and historic significance, the Kuching Waterfront in the centre of old Kuching town is not just another sightseeing locale but is totally appropriate for well-planned conference exhibitions.

9. Sarawak Cultural Village
Sarawak Cultural Village is an award-winning living museum that displays the cultures of the 7 major groups of people in Sarawak. Travel back in time with a visit to the life sized traditional ethnic dwellings of the major tribes over the 14 acres located at the foothills of Mount Santubong, about 35 km from Kuching.
Down to the Ground with Nature at Bako National Park
Explore Bako, Sarawak’s oldest national park and where the proboscis monkey (called the Clown of the Forest) plays with bearded pigs, and where silvered langurs have orange babies and pit vipers sleep on the tree branches.
Kayaking in the Tropical Rainforest
Your Rainforest Kayaking adventure begins from the mist covered hill sides of Borneo Highlands, overlooking undulating terrain dotted by small scale pepper farms from over 1,000 feet views. Your kayaking adventure takes you through beautiful forest and farmlands from which local villagers will welcome you.
Dolphin and Mangrove Tour
Cruise to the mouth of the Santubong & Salak River for the chance to spot schools of Irrawaddy dolphins! While sightings are not guaranteed,dolphins are a common site here. The cruise continues into the tributaries at the Kuching Wetlands National Park which yields lush mangrove forest and local mudskippers, blue crabs, kingfishers, and small crocodiles in residence.