About Sarawak

About Sarawak

Visa Requirement

No.	Country	Visit Pass (Social)	Visa Requirement	Observation	Yellow Fever Country (Yes / No)
1	Afghanistan	14 Days	Yes		No
2	Angola	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
3	Bangladesh	30 Days	Yes		No
4	Bhutan	30 Days	Yes		No
5	Burkina Faso	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
6	Myanmar (Burma)	14 Days	Yes		No
7	Burundi	14 Days	Yes		Yes
8	Cameroon	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
9	Central African Republic	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
10	China	30 Days	Yes		No
11	Colombia	14 Days	Yes		Yes
12	Congo Brazzaville	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
13	Congo Democratic Republic	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
14	Djibouti	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	No
15	Equatorial Guinea	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
16	Eritrea	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	No
17	Ethiopia	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
18	Ghana	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
19	Guinea Bissau	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
20	Hong Kong (Certificate of Identity – COI)	14 Days	Yes		No
21	India	30 Days	Yes		No
22	Ivory Coast	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
23	Liberia	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
24	Mali	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
25	Montenegro	30 Days	Yes		No
26	Mozambique	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	No
27	Nepal	30 Days	Yes		No
28	Niger	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
29	Nigeria	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
30	North Korea	30 Days	Yes		No
31	Pakistan	30 Days	Yes		No
32	Refugee (UNHCR) Traveling with Titre De Voyage / Laissez Passer	14 Days	Yes		No
33	Rwanda	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	Yes
34	Serbia	30 Days	Yes		No
35	Sri Lanka	30 Days	Yes		No
36	Western Sahara	14 Days	Yes	By Air Only	No
37	United Nation – Titre De Voyage	30 Days	Yes		No
38	United Nation – Laissez Passer	30 Days	Yes		No

* Countries that are not mentioned may enter without Visa according to the time of stay on a Social Visit Pass (Social) in between 30 days to 90 days according to the Citizens' entitlement.

For more information, please visit Entry Requirements into Malaysia.

International participants are requested to visit the relevant government website and consulates to ascertain the requirements for entry into Malaysia/Sarawak. CLICK HERE for more info.

Holders of passports from countries that are not visa-exempt, please CLICK HERE for more info. You are requested to contact the organisers via rabiesinborneo@gmail.com for advice on obtaining a visa to attend the conference.

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Interesting Places to Visit

Borneo Cultures Museum
Description
With a total of 6,726 square metres of exhibition space, Borneo Cultures Museum is the second largest museum in South East Asia. It first opened its doors to the public on 9th March 2022. Visitors are encouraged to pre-book their visits. Entry is limited to 500 pax in the building at a time. Online bookings can be made for morning and afternoon visits, from 1st March 2022 onwards.

Location : Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak

Mon - Fri : 9.00am - 4.45am

Sat - Sun : 9.30am - 4.30am
Sarawak River Cruise
Description
Be enthralled by the landmarks of a bygone era that still stands majestically along the riverbanks. See Kuching from a whole new perspective, as few ever see her.
Bring you a luxurious and pleasurable cruising experience in a heaven of privacy, tranquillity, and relaxation, away from the excitement of the city.

Location: Kuching Waterfront

Mon – Sun: 5.30am – 7.00pm
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
Description
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is one of three orangutan rehabilitation centres in Malaysia where you can see semi-wild orang-utans in natural forest. It is one of the most popular attractions in Sarawak and is highly accessible from Kuching.

Location: KM 20, Borneo Highland Road, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak

Mon-Sun: 8.00am – 10.00am, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Sarawak Cultural Village
Description
Experience Sarawak in Half-a-day at Sarawak Cultural Village and learn about the local culture and lifestyles of the various ethnic groups in Sarawak.
At Sarawak Cultural Village, there are replica buildings representing every major ethnic group in Sarawak, mainly the Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu, Penan, Melanau, Malay & Chinese. All buildings are staﬀed with members of the ethnic groups in traditional costume and carrying out traditional activities. The staﬀs act as storytellers who describe and interpret our way of life. 

Location: Pantai Damai, Santubong, P.O.Box 2632, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak.

Mon-Sun: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

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Hotel in Kuching

Imperial Hotel Kuching
Location: 76, Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, Taman Seng Goon, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Pullman Hotel Kuching
Location: 1A, Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Grand Margherita Hotel
Location: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Riverside Majestic Hotel, Putri Wing
Location: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93756 Kuching, Sarawak
Riverside Majestic Hotel, Astana Wing
Location: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93756 Kuching, Sarawak
The Waterfront Hotel
Location: 68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching Park Hotel
Location: Lot 606 Padungan Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
The Meritin Hotel
Location: 315, Jln Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak

Official Hotel

Imperial Hotel Kuching

Address: 76, Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli, Taman Seng Goon, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak

Food to Eat in Kuching

Sarawak Laksa

It is one of the unique signature dishes of Kuching, the broth has the perfect blend of spiciness, herbs, and tanginess blended with the light creamy taste of coconut milk.
Mee Kolo/Kolok Mee

Mee Kolo or Kolok Mee is a Malaysian dish of dry noodles tossed in a savoury meat and shallot mixture, topped off with fragrant fried onions originating from the state of Sarawak. Mee kolo is a Sarawakian favourite, and is served any time of the day for breakfast, lunch, or supper! 
Midin Belacan

Midin is a wild fern that grows in the jungles of Sarawak. It has a crunchy texture and is one of the most popular vegetables in the state. Midin can be eaten as part of a local salad (Kerabu) or stir-fried with shrimp paste (Belacan) and chilis. Some versions of the latter also include fried anchovies or salted fish to add another layer of flavour to this humble dish.
Seafood

A few of the prominent seafood restaurants in Kuching are namely Rock Road Seafood Restaurant and Top Spot Food Court where you can enjoy a fresh and wide variety of seafood delicacies as well as Sarawak’s local delicacies.
Mee Belacan/Bihun Belacan

Mee Belacan is a dish that locals would eat usually during tea time, with a bowl of Ais Kacang. Mee Belacan consists of mee hoon which is soaked in plain water to soften it beforehand and its broth is then added together with sliced cucumbers, Sambal, and sliced squid. Its specialty is that you can eat a century egg which is called ‘Telur Padi’ in Malay.

Going Around Kuching

Car Rental

There are several car rentals services you could opt for from our local tour agencies. A few car rental counters are also available at Kuching International Airport for you to book right after exiting the arrival gate.
Taxi/Grab

Book a Grab or Taxi from anywhere in Kuching to reach your destination. Download the Grab application on your smartphone to book your Grab ride and for more information on how to book a Taxi, visit www.kuchingtaxi.com by clicking on the title.
Hydrogen Bus

Hop on to Sarawak Metro's eco-friendly H2 bus ride. Check out the available routes and schedule by clicking on the title.

Available Flight to Kuching

Malaysia Airlines (MAS)

Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Malaysia. The airline was founded in 1947 as Malayan Airways and later became Malaysia-Singapore Airlines before eventually being renamed as Malaysia Airlines. The airline operates flights to destinations in Asia, Europe, and Australia from its hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airline is well known for its premium services and its reputation for safety, and it is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance.
AirAsia

AirAsia is a low-cost airline based in Malaysia. The company was founded in 1993 and began operations in 1996. AirAsia has since grown to become one of the largest low-cost airlines in the world, with a fleet of over 200 aircraft and serving destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The airline is known for its low-cost fares and its no-frills approach to air travel, with a focus on providing affordable travel options for budget-conscious travellers. AirAsia operates flights to over 165 destinations in 25 countries. The company also has subsidiaries in other countries including AirAsia India, AirAsia Japan, AirAsia X, and Thai AirAsia.
Batik Air

Batik Air Malaysia (formerly known as Malindo Air) is a Malaysian full-service carrier, an associate carrier of Indonesian Lion Air Group, with headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.The original name Malindo signifies a cooperative pact between Malaysia and Indonesia. The airline operates regular flights to Kuching International Airport (KCH) from its hub in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Scoot Airway

Scoot Pte Ltd, operating as Scoot, is a Singaporean low-cost airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. It began its operations on 4 June 2012 on medium and long-haul routes from Singapore, predominantly to various airports throughout the Asia-Pacific. Scoot's airline slogan is Escape the Ordinary.