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Woman found dead in <b>hotel</b> - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 20 Dec 2015 09:24 AM PST

KUCHING: A woman, believed to be 32 years old, was found dead in a hotel at a plaza here on Saturday.

Kuching District police chief ACP Roslan Bek Ahmad said the identity of the victim would be disclosed only after the post-mortem was done.

Speaking to reporters at the scene, he said the victim, from Sibu, had checked into the hotel for day use and was expected to check out by noon.

When she did not check out, a hotel staff went to her room at about 5pm and found her lying lifeless on the floor next to the bed, he said.

"There was no sign of a struggle, so we believe the cause of death could be health related. However, we cannot be certain until a post mortem is done."

Based on CCTV footage, he said the victim checked into the hotel alone.

The case is classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

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Naim signs MoU for first international <b>hotel</b> in Bintulu – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 18 Dec 2015 08:03 AM PST

KUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd (Naim) via Naim Hotel Sdn Bhd (Naim Hotel) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Luxury Hotels International Management Company (Marriott) yesterday for the development of Bintulu's very first international hotel.

The new hotel will be known as Fairfield by Marriott, a three-star international business hotel, and it is expected to be completed and operational by the first quarter of 2017.

It will also be part of Naim's upcoming Bintulu Paragon which is expected to be the largest contemporary development in Bintulu.

"We believe the collaboration between Naim and Marriott will add value to the tourism industry in Bintulu by providing better services to all travelers," said chief operation officer, Lau Keat Hoo, in his speech during the signing of the MoU at Naim Sales Gallery, Kuching, yesterday.

"We are confident the hotel will be successful under the management of Marriott. We also believe that with the presence of Marriott in our environment, it will enhance the values to our property investors as well," he added.

"Upon completion, Bintulu Paragon will be a self-contained hub replete with residential, commercial, retail, and of course, Fairfield Marriott.

"Our guests will be able to enjoy our top notch facilities and services all under one roof. Fairfield by Marriott will be the first hotel in Bintulu managed by an international hotel chain," Lau said.

Also present at the signing of MoU ceremony to represent Marriott was country representative, Andree Susilo.

"We are very fortunate to sign this MoU with Naim, which is one of the leading developers in Sarawak and has also won many prestigious awards," Susilo said in his speech.

He added, "Malaysia has been and continues to be a very important market for the Marriott. We believe that our company's international reputation and strength in Malaysia will boost this development (Bintulu Paragon) in Bintulu."

Marriott was founded in 1927 and has more than 4,100 lodging properties in 79 countries and territories. Currently, there are eight hotels in Malaysia under the management of Marriott, with 13 more underway.

Marriott has a total of 3,171 rooms and Fairfield by Marriott in Bintulu will add another 238 rooms to its existing list in year 2017.

Investors who are interested to find out more about Bintulu Paragon, call Bintulu Naim sales gallery at 086-339666 or log on to their website at www.bintuluparagon.com.my.

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About <b>Kuching</b> City Center - lot10 Boutique <b>Hotel</b>

Posted: 04 May 2015 02:55 PM PDT

To have a memorable trip when travel in Kuching, Sarawak, first things is to know about this Kuching city center. Well,to find Kuching city center hotel is easy but to find a best place for you to convenient need to do some research. lot 1o boutique hotel can provide you.

Lets talk about Kuching city center.

Kuching is very attractive. Most tourists go to Sarawak just to explore Kuching. It has many tourist attractions offered to locals as well as visitors. If you want to get up close and understand more about the multi cultures in Kuching, the best thing to do is to go visit the temples and mosques around the city. One of the famous temples in Kuching is the Tua Pek Kong Temple. This temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching and is easily access almost anywhere in Kuching. After a visit to the Chinese temple, you can go to visit the Muslims mosque. There are two main mosques in Kuching, namely the Kuching City mosque and Masjid Jamek. Both mosques are packed with devotees performing prayers expecially on Fridays.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is simply unique. No other city in Malaysia has such a romantic and unlikely history, nor displays its charms with such an easy grace. The residents of Kuching (pop. 650,000 approx.) enjoy living here, and take great pride in their fascinating city, which is reflected in their attitude to visitors. Kuching welcomes visitors warmly, but it does not put on an act for them. Instead it goes about its own business in a relaxed manner that hasn't changed in 160 years. It is impossible to really enjoy Kuching from the air conditioned comfort of a tour bus. To make the most of your visit you must put on your walking shoes, take to the streets (and the water), and join in.

Like all towns and cities in Borneo, the focal point of Kuching and the reason for its existence is the river. Hiring a sampan to meander slowly up and down the Sarawak River is the best way to get your first impression of Kuching. From the river you will see picturesque Malay villages (kampungs), a golden-domed mosque, a Victorian fort, a whole street of 19th century Chinese shophouses and an imposing wooden-roofed palace, all set against a background of distant mountains.

Kuching's city center is well preserved and very compact; virtually everything that is worth seeing can be reached on foot or by sampan. The narrow, bustling streets are crammed with shops selling all manner of goods, from the mundane to the exotic. There are ornate Chinese temples, many fine examples of colonial-style architecture, a beautiful waterfront and a number of interesting museums, including the historic Sarawak Museum. There is an excellent range of accommodation, from luxury via boutique to budget, good restaurants, and nightlife to suit most tastes and pockets. You can try local delicacies such as deer meat and jungle fern, drink a glass or two of tuak (local rice wine), or feast on a vast array of seafood dishes Kuching has an unusual name – the word means "cat" in Malay. There are a number of stories as to how this name came about, but it is unlikely that it has anything to do with cats. The two more likely explanations are that it derives from the Chinese word kochin, meaning "harbour," or that it is named after the mata kuching or "cat's eye" fruit, a close relative of the lychee that grows widely here.

Sarawak is a unique and enjoyable tourism destination, and Kuching is the ideal base from which to go exploring. The nearby national parks include the famous Bako, home of the rare proboscis monkey, Gunung Gading, where giant rafflesia flowers bloom, Kuching Wetlands, which protects a fascinating mangrove ecosystem, Kubah, with its rare palms and orchids, and Semenggoh and Matang Wildlife Centres with their resident orangutans. Literally hundreds of Iban and Bidayuh longhouses are within easy travelling distance. Damai, on the nearby Santubong Peninsula is Sarawak's main resort area, and many travel agents offer "two-centre" packages allowing you to explore Kuching, go on a longhouse trip, visit Bako and the rainforest and then relax on the beach after the rigours of jungle trekking.

Kuching is also the ideal base for visiting longhouses. Local travel agents have a variety of tours, ranging from half-day trips to nearby Bidayuh longhouses, to week long safaris to Iban longhouses on the Skrang, Lemanak and Batang Ai river systems.

Malaysia links

Accommodation in Kuching
Sarawak Tourism
Sarawak Tourism Centre
Kuching Online
Discover Borneo – Mulu caves
Borneo Online
Borneo Nature Tourism

<b>Hotel</b>, restaurant operators reminded to display service charge notice

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 09:05 AM PST

December 17, 2015, Thursday

LANGKAWI: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) will continue to check hotel and restaurant operators that impose service charge but did not display notice on the matter.

Kedah KPDNKK Anti-Profiteering Unit head, Ariffin Muslim yesterday said partie s convicted of not displaying such notices could be fined of up to RM500,000 for the companies or RM100,000 for individual owners.

"Yesterday, we compounded two premises in Kuah (Langkawi) which imposed service charge and did not display notices to inform their customers," he said.

He told reporters this after heading an anti-profiteering inspection operation here with Langkawi KPDNKK deputy head, Tarmezy Mohamad and officers from Alor Setar and Langkawi KPDNKK. —Bernama

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MIDF Research neutral on Sime Darby <b>hotel</b> move – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 07 Dec 2015 03:25 PM PST

KUCHING: MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research) is neutral on Sime Darby Bhd (Sime Darby) attempting to dispose Hotel Equatorial Melaka for an estimated RM180 million.

Reports state that Sime Darby's property division Acting Managing Director Datuk Jauhari Hamidi saying that "Sime Darby Property is open to business opportunities, including divestments that capture the desired value of its portfolio.

"However, to date, we have not officially concluded any transaction on Hotel Equatorial Melaka."

To note, Hotel Equatorial Melaka is a 5-star 22-storey international business hotel located at Bandar Hilir, Melaka.

Sime Darby acquired the asset in 1998 and the hotel is now 17 years old. As of end of financial year 2015 (FY15), the hotel net book value is RM81.4 million.

MIDF Research gathered that Sime Darby has an effective stake of 55 per cent in Equatorial Melaka.

"We are neutral at this juncture pending the materialization of the deal. Impact on Sime Darby's balance sheet is also minimal even if the deal materialised.

"Assuming the RM180 million price mentioned in the news, Sime Darby's net gearing should be reduced to 0.50 times ,from 0.51 per cent as of end September 2015.

"As the news has yet to materialise, we maintain our FY16 and FY17 core net income at RM2.14 billion and RM2.22 billion respectively. Our target price of RM8.20 is based on Sum-Of-Parts valuation. We expect the news to have minimal impact on Sime Darby's share price.

"Excluding the news, weak earnings from industrial division should keep Sime Darby's share price upside limited. However, the downside is limited as well due to decent dividend yield of 2.9 per cent and the near term dividend of 19 sen."

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