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- Music expo in <b>Sarawak</b> : TTR Weekly
- <b>Hotel</b> Review: Tune <b>Hotel</b> Waterfront <b>Kuching</b> (Malaysia) – Where to <b>...</b>
- DBNA to build 6-storey RM13 mln <b>hotel</b> : my <b>Sarawak</b> – News <b>...</b>
| Music expo in <b>Sarawak</b> : TTR Weekly Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:51 PM PDT June 10, 2014 by e-NewsWire KUCHING, 10 June 2014: The second edition of Borneo World Music Expo will be held, 16 to 18 June, at Hilton Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. Borneo World Music Expo will feature conferences, workshops, meetings, a trade fair and music showcases. The Expo is open to all delegates who have registered, while music fans are welcome at the evening showcases. Artists scheduled this year come from Sarawak, West Malaysia, Kalimantan, India, Java, Myanmar, and Thailand. According to Gerald Seligman, expo consultant, "We're using the same concept this year, but concentrating even more on acoustic and traditional music. The conference sessions will be mostly practical, with advice on how to enter local and international markets, how to professionalise the business side of music, and offer information on what Malaysia is doing to support the arts".
Sarawak Tourism Board CEO Dato' Rashid Khan, commented: "Last year the 10 groups showcased made a great impact and five were offered international concert dates or tours." One of the five, Lan E Tuyang, an ethnic Orang Ulu band went on a month-long tour in Germany early this year. A sixth, Madeeh, an ethnic Bidayuh band presented at the Rainforest World Music Festival, also picked up a European agent and has an international career launched.
The event is open for all professionals within the music field who want to increase their contacts, pick up new skills and exchange ideas in dynamic conference sessions. The expo also welcomes those who would like to present their wares, product or music. Programmers from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, Korea and Cambodia will be at the Expo. For more information and to register as a delegate please log on to www.borneomusicexpo.com.  |
| <b>Hotel</b> Review: Tune <b>Hotel</b> Waterfront <b>Kuching</b> (Malaysia) – Where to <b>...</b> Posted: 02 Jun 2014 09:49 AM PDT It was my first visit to Sarawak. When I knew that I would be staying at Tune Hotel Waterfront, Kuching, I Googled up to see where the hotel is situated at. Although there are a lot of Tune Hotels around, I have never stayed in one and of course, I was excited to see how the hotel looks like. ++++ PROS & AMENITIES Upon reaching Kuching city together with other bloggers in conjunction with the International Bornean Frog Race 2014, we went to Tune Hotel Waterfront to check-in. The first thing that I love about the hotel is the prime location. It is located at the city centre, near to the famous waterfront, right next to Kuching Hilton.  Tune Hotel Waterfront, Kuching. We were given the full package which include wifi for one device, air conditioner and TV. We were also given towels and toiletries which were put inside a nice tote bag. After taking the key and went to the lift, I entered the room by using the electronic room key.  The reception. As this is a no-frill hotel, there are not so many amenities available inside the room. I was given a room with a double bed which was comfortable enough for me to sleep soundly for 2 nights. There were also some magazines and mineral water, courtesy of the hotel.  The corridor to my room. In the bathroom, a hairdryer is provided together with a 'rainforest' shower, a power shower which water heater. A foldable table is fixed on the wall beside the flat screen LCD TV and it is big enough for me to do some work with my laptop and to put some of my stuff.  Access card is needed to access the room. A safe is also available, though I couldn't figure out how to use it. Yes, I have a problem with the electronic safe to the extent that I have never used any of the electronic safe when it is available in any hotel.  Put the card in the slot and…voila! You got the electricity. As for the TV, there are many channels including satellite channels such as Fox Movies Premium, National Geography and other channels. However, as TV is available as add-ons, I think it is not necessary to have it if you plan to travel around and to come back to the hotel only to rest.  My crib for two nights. Tune Hotel Waterfront does not have any wardrobe but they do provide clothes hanging facility in the room, which I think is good enough to hang my clothes rather than to put it everywhere.  The TV and the foldable table. I have the tendency to put my belongings and walk around the hotel room to check its cleanliness and guess what, the room was spotless. Apart from that, as I was given a room with a window, it was nice to look at the river while changing.  Partial view of the river from my room. The hotel also has a small cafe which serves local delicacies and other stuff but I did not go there since the hotel is actually situated beside a local food court and very close to 7-Eleven. In fact, on my second night at the hotel, I went to the food court and had laksa Sarawak for supper!  Nice to have mineral water! Security is also not an issue since to enter a room, the access card is needed. The same goes when entering the hotel after midnight. The main door to the hotel will be locked and can only be accessed by the access card.  The bathroom with the power shower. Finally, the people manning the reception area – they were friendly! Not only them, everyone working here including the security guards were friendly. They always smiled and attended to any problem or inquiry that we had. CONS & SETBACKS In my opinion, one of the setbacks of the hotel is the lift. Only one lift available and during peak period, maybe guests have to wait for their turn. Another setback is the size of the room. It is actually quite small and it is not so easy to move around if 2 people are staying in the room. The same goes to the bathroom where the toilet is located at the corner of the bathroom. I found it quite narrow and I was not too comfortable using it.  The bathroom. The fact that the hotel is situated on a slope might also pose a problem for old people to walk towards the hotel if they are going upwards. Besides, the hotel has no underground or multiple level parking, and as such, those driving might find it hard to find a spot. Since this is a no-frill hotel, you get what you paid for. However, for wifi, only one device is allowed per password and I found this to be a setback because some people might want to use the wifi for more than one device. Apart from that, the speed of the wifi was not too stable. It took a long time for me even to access my Gmail and Facebook account. Nevertheless, this is a very nice hotel to stay at and to sleep in. If I were to go to Kuching again, no doubt I will stay here again since it is very conducive to walk to all the interesting places in Kuching from here. +++++ Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching is a no-frill accommodation situated near the Kuching Waterfront in the centre of Kuching city. For bookings and enquiries, do visit their website or contact them at: Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching T: +6 08-2238 221 Rating (Maximum 5 stars):
Overall: 4.08 stars [ 81.6%] +++++ I would like to personally thank the Sarawak Tourism Board and Tune Hotels for making this trip possible and to Planet Borneo for the hospitality throughout the trip. This trip was held in conjunction with the International Bornean Frog Race 2014. Kindly be informed that all the contents/reviews are of my personal views. +++++ 'Where To Stay' is the series for hotels/hostels/accommodations reviews by The Best Things In Life. |
| DBNA to build 6-storey RM13 mln <b>hotel</b> : my <b>Sarawak</b> – News <b>...</b> Posted: 07 Jun 2014 11:32 AM PDT
Manyin launches the DBNA TGA 2014. Ik is on his right. KUCHING :The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) will build a six-storey RM13 million hotel in the vicinity of its headquarters. DBNA chief advisor Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong said the community-based project will involve 60 rooms with a bed and breakfast (B&B) concept. "We are going to the federal and state government to help us in making the project viable and if the funds are available then the project can start in 2015," he told reporters after officiating at DBNA's seventh triennial general assembly (TGA) yesterday. "But since it is a community-based project, we need all of the Bidayuh community to contribute." The Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication said the response from Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on the project has been very positive. "For the state, we have to come up with a definite plan and then the Bidayuh community have to start contributing to start the project," he said. In his speech, he called on the 200,000-strong Bidayuh community to work hard to emulate other successful communities such as the Chinese. "If you perform better and work harder than other races, people of other races will respect you and you can be proud and superior. But don't be arrogant when you are successful," he said. "If we can be a race which perseveres under any circumstance, then we are one step ahead. And if we can continue to emulate that, we will be a successful community in the country and help to contribute in developing this country." Manyin said he is happy to see that many young Bidayuhs are keen to be successful and want to contribute to the community. He added that there will be a reference book on the Bidayuh community published next year. "The book is about what the Bidayuh have done in the past, the present and what they want in the future," he said. He pledged RM30,000 to DBNA and also launched the association's new website. Manyin also called on all Bidayuhs to congratulate Regional Corridor Development Authority (Recoda) CEO Tan Sri Datuk Amar Wilson Baya Dandot for being the first from the community to receive the title 'Tan Sri'. Baya, who is former State Secretary, received the Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM) award from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah in conjunction with the King's birthday yesterday. Meanwhile, Datu Ik Pahon, who retained the post of DBNA president for another term, reminded young Bidayuhs to give back to society. He urged them to appreciate what their leaders, including Manyin, had done for the community. "With his (Manyin) leadership, DBNA headquarters has now new buildings in terms of the new hall and the Baruk. Without his personal effort we would still be lagging behind," said the Ministry of Tourism permanent secretary. Ik said Manyin has also helped the community document its land under Section 18. Out of the 338 Bidayuh villages in Sarawak, he said 68 had completed their land documentation. "Recently we submitted 50 for documentation, and to date two had been approved while five have been promised by the state government," he said, adding that all Bidayuh villages would hopefully have land documents in the next 10 years. Category: Sarawak |
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