Kuching is set to welcome back its annual food extravaganza!

The Kuching Festival Food Fair 2026 will be held from 22 July to 16 August 2026 at the MBKS Square, in conjunction with Sarawak Day on 22 July. This year, the festival will make history with its longest-ever duration of 26 days, opening daily from 5.00pm to 11.00pm.

The event will feature 323 food and commercial stalls, offering visitors a chance to explore the diverse flavours of Sarawak and beyond. A total of 803 stall applications were received, showing the strong popularity and demand for participation in this yearly celebration.

Visitors can look forward to a wide variety of local favourites, including Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee, grilled chicken wings, oyster omelette, seafood dishes, barbecue snacks, traditional kuih and creative desserts. From authentic Sarawak flavours to modern fusion creations, the festival promises something for everyone.

This year’s Kuching Festival Food Fair will also have an international touch, with representatives from more than 30 countries and regions expected to showcase their unique cuisines. Food representatives from UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) gastronomy cities are also expected to participate, while international chefs will be invited to Sarawak for special events and charity dinners.

More than just a food event, the festival provides an important platform for local entrepreneurs and food businesses to promote their brands, introduce new creations and connect with customers. It also plays a role in boosting tourism, the food industry and the local economy.

The 2026 Kuching Festival Food Fair is set to be a celebration of food, culture, creativity and community, highlighting Kuching’s reputation as one of Sarawak’s top food destinations.

If you are visiting Kuching this July and August, this 26-day food carnival is definitely an event not to be missed.

Which food are you most excited to try at Kuching Festival Food Fair 2026?

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If you’re in the food and beverage business, arts and crafts, tourism, education, health and wellness, professional services, or event experiences, this might be an opportunity worth checking out.

This isn’t just another regular bazaar.

The Miri International Cultures Bazaar 2026 will be held alongside the International Conference of Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (ICRTH 2026), bringing together both local visitors and conference participants.

One of the biggest highlights?

Miri’s first-ever hot air balloon experience.

Visitors will have the chance to ride a hot air balloon during designated sessions throughout the event. This unique attraction alone is expected to draw significant crowds and become one of the most talked-about activities in town.

Other attractions include:

• 5,000 free drinks giveaway
• Blind Box Wall with 500 free gifts
• Zumba sessions
• Pickleball friendly matches
• Children’s fashion show
• Podcast sharing sessions
• Cultural performances and interactive activities

The event is also expected to attract conference delegates and high-spending visitors, with more than RM20,000 worth of cash vouchers available for redemption.

For businesses looking to increase brand awareness, promote products, connect with potential customers, or test the market through a booth setup, this could be a great opportunity.

📍 Miri International Cultures Bazaar 2026
📅 7–9 July 2026
📍 Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club

If you’ve been looking for an event with strong foot traffic, public attention, and good exposure potential, this could be the right time to set up a booth and showcase your business.

Interested vendors can contact the organizers for more information and registration details. (6 011-1560 1226)

Do you think Miri’s first-ever hot air balloon attraction will be the biggest crowd-puller of the event?

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Performances will be held Monday to Wednesday at 8:00 PM, while Friday to Sunday there will be two shows daily at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Opening Day (22 May): 8:00 PM only
Last Day (21 June): 4:00 PM only

Please note that there will be no shows on Thursdays, including 11 June and 18 June. Show duration is approximately 2 hours.

Public Holidays (2026): 27, 31 May & 1, 2, 17 June
School Holidays (2026): 23 May – 7 June

During weekdays that fall within Public & School Holiday periods, showtimes will follow the Public & School Holiday pricing structure.

Seating is available in various zones including Rear Seat, Hot Seat, VIP, Elite, and Grand Seat, with different prices for children and adults.

Get your tickets here:https://www.greatbritishcircus.com/buy-tickets/miri

Venue Directions
Boulevard Shopping Mall (Car Park C)
Lot 2528, Boulevard Commercial Centre
98000 Miri, Sarawak

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The British circus has departed from Sibu today and is expected to arrive in Miri within the next few days. The circus will be open for shows starting this Friday.

The performances will run in Miri from 22 May to 21 June 2026.

Great British Circus Malaysia is set to bring an exciting water-themed circus show, Legend of the Sea, inspired by ocean adventures and mysterious stories. The production features a spectacular water stage and delivers thrilling, world-class circus performances filled with excitement and entertainment.

Highlights of the show include:
Aerial acrobatics and stunts
High-flying trapeze acts
Comedy clown interactions
Air acts and aerial performances
A variety of thrilling circus attractions

Performers from around the world will take the stage inside a giant circus tent, offering an unforgettable live entertainment experience for both adults and children.

📍 Miri
📅 22 May – 21 June 2026

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Get ready, Miri!
Bringing together 23 ethnic groups, a wide variety of foods, performances, and creative arts, Taste of Borneo 4.0 is more than just a carnival. It’s a cultural journey that blends the traditions of Borneo with modern experiences.

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Event Highlights

Cultural Village
• Experience traditional crafts and foods from various ethnic groups
• Interact with artisans and learn about heritage skills

Food and Cultural Showcase
• Featuring culinary delights and crafts from 23 ethnic communities
• A diverse tasting and shopping experience

Live Performances
• Exciting ethnic music and dance by Seni Budaya
• Interactive sessions allowing audience participation

Mini Museum
• A curated collection of crafts from different ethnic groups
• Gain a closer understanding of Borneo’s cultural history

Inter-school Competitions
• Cultural dance competition
• 3R costume design contest

Special Feature
• Malaysia Book of Records Attempt — Largest Ethnic Cultural Mural Painting
• Witness the live creation of history

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Why You Should Attend

• One-stop experience of Borneo’s culture and cuisine
• Rich sensory experiences — taste, sight, and sound
• A platform for families, friends, and communities to interact
• Celebrate diversity while preserving and sharing heritage

Stall Reservations
Siew Teck Hui – 019 884 3779
Cynthia Chai – 019 815 1815

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Taste of Borneo 4.0 is more than a carnival — it is a celebration of Borneo’s culture.
Come and taste, watch, feel, and celebrate!

Which activity are you most excited to experience at the carnival?

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Date: 13 February 2026 (Friday) – 16 February 2026 (Monday)
A 4-day event inviting everyone to step into the most heartfelt, old-street style New Year experience.

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Reliving the “CNY Feeling” of the 1980s

On the eve of Chinese New Year in the 1980s,
there were no neon lights,
no grand stage setups or flashy decorations.

Instead, there was a simple old back street
without fancy packaging or gimmicks,
yet filled with human warmth and everyday life.

The air carried the aroma of fried snacks and festive goods,
neighbours greeted one another,
lively — yet just right.

“80s · Chinese New Year Old Street Fair”
aims to bring this simple but heartwarming festive spirit
back to Miri.

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An Officially Recognised Cultural New Year Market

According to a Miri city councillor, this event is a Chinese New Year market approved and recognised by the Miri City Council. Presented in the form of traditional festive goods and a community-style market, it allows the public to reconnect with the cultural roots of Chinese New Year, while adding a strong festive atmosphere to the city and attracting both residents and visitors to take part.

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Why Krokop?

The Krokop area is regarded as one of the early settlement points of Chinese pioneers in Miri, with over a century of Chinese community history. It was also among the earliest areas where street markets and hawker activities developed.

Holding an “old street” New Year fair in such a historically meaningful location makes the event even more fitting and special.

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This Is Not a Food Festival, But a “New Year Street with Warmth”

Here, you will see:
• Freshly made and fried spring rolls and prawn fritters, full of aroma
• Fresh fish, prawns, vegetables and fruits
• A variety of traditional New Year goods
• Live Chinese calligraphy for Spring Festival couplets

Each stroke written is not just a blessing, but also a memory.

This is a street
where adults rediscover the New Year feeling of the past,
and children experience for the first time
what “celebrating New Year” truly means.

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Stall Recruitment Open | Let’s Bring Back the New Year Spirit

The 4-day “80s Chinese New Year Old Street Fair” welcomes participation from vendors of traditional festive goods, food, and handmade items, creating a Chinese New Year market filled with warmth and human connection.

If you sell:
festive goods, traditional food, handmade crafts, or flavours from memory,
this is the street waiting for you.

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Event Time

13/2/2026 (Fri) | 6:00am – 10:00pm
14/2/2026 (Sat) | 6:00am – 10:00pm
15/2/2026 (Sun) | From 6:00am
16/2/2026 (Mon) | Ends at 11:00am

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Limited slots available. Early registration is encouraged.
Come and experience — and help recreate —
the Old Street New Year Fair of the 1980s that belongs to all of us.

Registration contact:
019-837 6665
016-855 2177

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SEA Games 2027 (34th Southeast Asian Games) — Malaysia’s Nationwide Sporting Showcase 🇲🇾🏅

Did you know?
The next Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be hosted by Malaysia! The event will take place from 18 to 29 September 2027, with competitions held across four major regions: Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor.

Air tickets, hotels, and travel packages are expected to be in high demand during this period.

This is not just a sporting event — it is a large-scale national plan that will drive infrastructure development, tourism growth, and regional economic expansion.

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2027 SEA Games — Event Overview

• Host Country: Malaysia
• Event Dates: 18–29 September 2027
• Opening Ceremony: Sarawak
• Closing Ceremony: Kuala Lumpur
• Total Sports: 38 sports (subject to change)
• Organiser: Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kementerian Belia dan Sukan)
• Official Brand: TEAM MAS

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Multi-Cluster Hosting Strategy

This edition of the SEA Games adopts a multi-state hosting model, distributing events across four key regions to maximise existing sports facilities and stimulate balanced national development.

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① Sarawak — The Pride of East Malaysia (17 Sports)

Sarawak has been given a top-tier role:
✅ Host of the Opening Ceremony
✅ The highest number of sports

Main sports include:
• Aquatics (Swimming & Diving)
• Weightlifting, Basketball, Bowling, Lawn Bowls
• E-Sports, Gymnastics, Golf, Cricket
• Archery, Shooting, Muay Thai, Squash
• Taekwondo, Tennis, Wushu
• Petanque

➡️ This will significantly boost East Malaysia’s international sports profile.

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② Kuala Lumpur — The National Sports Hub (14 Sports)

Kuala Lumpur remains the central pillar of the Games and will host the Closing Ceremony.

Key sports:
• Badminton, Athletics, Hockey
• Pencak Silat, Karate
• Volleyball, Fencing, Ice Skating, Rugby
• Equestrian, Water Ski

Special venues:
• Cycling (National Velodrome, Nilai)
• Sailing (Langkawi)

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③ Penang — Northern Indoor Sports Centre (6 Sports)

Penang will focus on technical and indoor events:

• Sepak Takraw
• Snooker & Billiards
• Judo, Boxing
• Table Tennis
• Floorball

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④ Johor — Malaysia’s Football Battleground

Johor has been designated as the exclusive football host:

• All men’s and women’s football matches held in Johor
• High-capacity professional stadiums will be used
• Expected to be one of the most vibrant match zones of the Games

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Why 18–29 September?

The dates were strategically selected:

• Coincides with university holidays
• Avoids the monsoon season for more stable weather
• Does not clash with National Day (31 Aug) or Malaysia Day (16 Sept)
• Prevents overlap with other major international events

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ASEAN Para Games 2027

Event Dates: 17–23 October 2027
Host City: Kuala Lumpur
Featuring 18 para-sports, including para swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball, goalball, wheelchair tennis, and more.

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Strategic Significance

SEA Games 2027 is more than a sporting event — it is a national development strategy:

• Enhancing Sarawak’s global visibility
• Upgrading infrastructure across four regions
• Boosting tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors
• Developing youth and elite sports
• Creating jobs and stimulating local economies
• Positioning Malaysia as a regional sporting powerhouse

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In One Line

SEA Games 2027 is not just a competition —
it is a nationwide transformation project.

It will reshape travel patterns, investments, and regional growth, much like a large-scale national development blueprint.

And most importantly, the Opening Ceremony will be held in Sarawak, bringing global attention to the Land of the Hornbills once again. 🇲🇾✨

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A temporary farewell to a New Year tradition, and a new chapter in Miri’s urban development.

Did you know?
The “Miri Gong Xi Bazaar,” which has accompanied the people of Miri for 25 years of Chinese New Year celebrations, has officially been announced to be cancelled in 2026.

Since its launch in 2000, this annual event held before the Lunar New Year had become a must-visit festive market for returning hometown visitors and tourists. However, due to several unavoidable factors, the event has been forced to press the pause button.

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Why Was It Cancelled?

According to the official statement, the main reasons include:

1) Venue Coordination Difficulties

During the preparation process, the organisers spent several months coordinating with multiple government agencies regarding venue arrangements, which resulted in:
• Delays in招商 and stall rental arrangements
• Poor response to stall rental bookings
• Serious impact on the overall preparation schedule

2) Full-Scale Construction at the Original Venue

The areas previously used to host the bazaar, including:
• The old Municipal Council building
• The old Resident’s Office building
• The surrounding large parking areas

will be fully committed to the construction of the Fudan Southeast Asia Institute of Integrative Medicine – Miri Campus.

As the project involves multiple government departments and private entities, and due to safety considerations, the venue will no longer be suitable for hosting large-scale events in 2026.

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Is This the End, or a New Beginning?

Miri City Council and the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce expressed:

Deep regret and sincere apologies to the public.

The Gong Xi Bazaar was not just a commercial event, but also an important symbol of Miri’s Chinese New Year culture. It brought more than just excitement:
• A strong sense of community
• Economic vitality
• Tourism appeal
• Festive memories

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Miri Is Changing, and the City Is Upgrading

The suspension of the bazaar also symbolises that Miri is entering a new phase of urban development.

The arrival of a major medical institute, old town redevelopment and infrastructure upgrades are quietly reshaping Miri’s city landscape.

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Not an End, But a Transformation

The cancellation of the Miri Gong Xi Bazaar is not the end, but a reflection of the city’s transformation.
Perhaps one day, it will return in a brand-new form.

Which memories of the Gong Xi Bazaar will you miss the most?
Do you think there may be other reasons behind the cancellation?

Don’t worry — Miri Times Square may still host a Year of the Horse Chinese New Year bazaar.

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Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Miri City Fan

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Program Schedule

5:00 PM

Arrival of Participants

5:30 PM

• Arrival of invited guests, including the Mayor of Miri, The Honourable Adam Yii Siew Sang
• Praise & Worship by Gan En Methodist Church
• Opening Prayer by Co-organising Chairman Reverend Joshua Shubash
• Christmas Message by Bishop of the Methodist Church in Malaysia, Reverend Dr. T. Jeyakumar

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6:20 PM

• Arrival of the Guest of Honour, Premier of Sarawak
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
• National Anthem and State Anthem
• Welcoming Dance by Calvary Charismatic Church
• Welcoming Address by the Mayor of Miri
• Christmas Address by the Guest of Honour
• Cheque Presentation to NGOs
• Presentation of Souvenir to the Guest of Honour
• Launching Ceremony of the Miri City Christmas Parade 2025
• Flag-off Ceremony

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Performances – Set 1

7:15 PM

Tambourine Dance by Methodist Church

7:30 PM

Performance by Melissa Francis

7:45 PM

Ukulele Performance by SK St. Columba

8:00 PM

Group Singing by Seventh-day Adventist Church

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Performances – Set 2

8:15 PM

Singing and Tambourine Dance by Anglican Church

8:30 PM

Choral Speaking, Dance, and Drama by Roman Catholic Church

8:45 PM

Performance by Ramles Walter

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Christmas Concert

9:00 PM

Christmas Musical by BEM Worship Team

9:15 PM

• Handover of the Miri City Christmas Parade Chairmanship to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the 17th Parade in 2026
• Closing Prayer

*Should there be any changes, please refer to the latest information available on-site.

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Did you know?
Miri’s annual grand event — the 16th Miri Christmas Parade — is happening today!
Thousands of locals, families, church groups, and visitors are expected to join, and the city is already buzzing with holiday cheer 🎉.

To make sure everyone can enjoy the parade smoothly (or avoid traffic 😆), the police have released details on road closures, diversion routes, and parking arrangements.
If you’re heading near the city centre or passing through affected areas, take note!

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Miri Christmas Parade — Event & Road Closure Highlights

📍 Event Info
• Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
• Location: Bulatan Kipas (Miri City Fan)
• Parade Time: Starts at 5:00 PM
• Organisers: Miri City Council + 15 local churches
• Expected Crowd: Thousands of attendees

Road closures will begin from 4:30 PM, staged in phases with traffic diversions in place until the parade ends.

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🚫 Fully Closed Roads (Key Areas)
• Bulatan Kipas / Jalan Kipas
• Jalan Merpati intersection
• Jalan Persekutuan / Jalan Sylvia
• Jalan Post / Jalan Sylvia
• AMBANK traffic light junction

These are the parade route and main gathering points, expected to be the busiest zones.

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🔁 Roads with Diversions

Police will guide vehicles to take alternative routes along:
• Jalan Merdu → Jalan Bintang Jaya 5
• Jalan Sylvia traffic light → Jalan Brooke
• Jalan Brooke → Jalan Kingsway
• Jalan Kingsway (in front of the old District Office) → Jalan Padang
• Jalan Melayu → Jalan Cina
• Kenyalang roundabout → Jalan Bendahara & High Street
• Jalan Nakhoda Gampar traffic light → Jalan Permaisuri
• Jalan Masjid (Mega Hotel section)

If you plan to pass through the city centre, please pay attention to these diversions!

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🅿 Recommended Parking

The police suggest parking at:
• SK Jalan Bintang (nearby area)
• Miri Indoor Stadium parking lot
• Miri Outdoor Stadium parking lot

These locations are less crowded and more spacious, making it safer and easier to walk to the parade.

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📌 Key Reminders
• Road closures start from 4:30 PM onwards in the city centre
• Core closed areas: Bulatan Kipas → Court → Handicraft Centre → Sin Liang → Mega Hotel → Wireless Walkway
• Roads near China Street and Malay Street also have adjustments
• Heavy pedestrian traffic — drive slowly and carefully
• For assistance, contact: Miri Traffic Investigation & Enforcement Unit: 085-430479

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🎉 Parade Significance
• Miri’s annual signature festive event
• Brings together local communities, families, churches, and visitors
• Activates city centre vibrancy
• Promotes cultural, religious, and urban engagement
• Kicks off the Christmas season with festive cheer 🎄✨

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🎄 More Than Just a Parade

The Miri Christmas Parade is one of the city’s warmest and liveliest traditions.
From Bulatan Kipas to the city centre, lights, music, floats, and crowds combine to create a unique Christmas atmosphere.

Planning to join the parade? Have fun tonight!
Want to avoid traffic? Make sure to plan your route in advance.

Will you be attending this year, or watching from home? 😊

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