It has several art galleries, handicraft shops, and antique coffee shops with Chinese shophouses lining the street. Spending some time at the Main Bazaar in old Kuching is one of the best things to do. Check out the Brooke Gallery at Fort Margherita, the Old Court House, The Bishop’s House, the General Post Office, and the Sarawak State Museum. Kuching has an impressive collection of colonial buildings dating back to the White Rajahs of Sarawak who ruled from 1841 t0 1946. You can get a better view from the Darul Hana Bridge, and at night, light show and musical fountain take place daily. On the opposite side is the Astana, the Rajah’s Palace built in 1870 and the State Legislative Assembly Building, which is an architectural wonder in Borneo. There are also several food stalls and landscaped gardens. Go for a stroll along the Kuching waterfront, a 900 m promenade with many historic buildings which include the Square Tower, Chinese History Museum and Sarawak Steamship Building. Tip: Purchase taxi coupons at the airport as taxis in Kuching do not operate by a meter. The best option to travel is an airport transfer or a taxi. Kuching city center is a 15-minute drive from the airport. Air Asia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air and Thai Lion Air operate from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, providing direct flights to Kuching. There are about 185 Kuala Lumpur-Kuching flights per week. Kuching can be reached via Kuching International Airport (KCH) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). It is well-known for its flora and fauna, it’s delicious Sarawakian delights as well as its rich history, well preserved Brooke era architectural heritage and 19 th Century Chinese shophouses and diverse culture. “MAB had confirmed that the number of flights will be added if the passengers load increased and MAB ensured that cargo flights will continue to fly between Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak to bring in cargoes especially for essential items,” Lee said.Kuching, also known as Malaysia’s cat city, is the largest city on Borneo Island. He said the MASwings flight routes are Kuching – Sibu – Kuching Sibu – Bintulu – Sibu and Miri – Bintulu – Miri. Lee said MAB has also assured that the Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak flights can be connected to other towns in Sarawak through MASwings flights.
He said MAB had agreed to reinstate the flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak every Thursday, starting April 16 to May 14, for Kuala Lumpur – Kuching – Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur – Miri – Kuala Lumpur every Friday, effective from April 17 to May 14 and Kuala Lumpur – Kota Kinabalu – Kuala Lumpur every Thursday, effective April 16 to May 14. He said he had communicated to both Wee and Izham to impress upon MAB to reinstate the flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak. “It must be highlighted that SDMC had already made all the necessary preparations to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including the arrangement and establishment of many quarantine centres to accommodate for the anticipated number of passengers travelling to Sarawak from the continued and expected more flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak,” he said. Lee said the availability of these essential items is even more critical during these trying times. “The SDMC strongly felt that the airline flights between Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak should not be halted and must continue for essential travels and to ensure sufficient supply of essential services and goods especially medical and food items,” he said.
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