Largest Hornbill Bird landmark in Damai Central Santubong

Hornbill - 'Burung Kenyalang' in Malay or Burung Enggang in Iban is cast as the latest landmark in Damai Central, Santubong, Kuching. The statue stands at 7 meter high and the wings spanning 9 meter wide.

Damai Central, just a 40 minutes drive from Kuching town, an innovative resort-styled multipurpose complex built in Sarawak ethnic-concept design. The famous Sarawak Cultural Village is just across the road to it.

Bring your friends and family for an evening stroll along the Damai Beach; feel the sand between your toes while enjoying the majestic view of Mt. Santubong.  After the long walk, you can head to the food court where you can find local and fusion food from 10 units of stall available at the complex. Besides the food court, the complex also offers 15 units of commercial lots which include a seafood restaurant, pubs, convenience shops and souvenir outlets.

Those who want to experience and take photos with this giant Hornbill...come to Damai Central and capture memory for yourself.

Sarawak... Where Adventure Lives

An Urban Adventure in Kuching

Join adventurer and explorer Ben Fogle as he explores the waterfront of Sarawak's capital city, Kuching. Ben discusses some of Sarawak's more romantic history, meets local residents and shops for feline fruit in the market. Then join Ben for dinner at Kuching's Junk Restaurant when he meets the owner and finds out the story behind the name. Visiting the waterfront, the markets and the fun restaurants are all "must do" activities when in Sarawak which offers unforgettable travel experiences. Visitors can see amazing wildlife, trek through the rainforest, swim and dive in crystal clear waters as well as enjoying superb local cuisine and accommodation. Visit www.sarawaktourism.com to learn more and see why, when it comes to Sarawak, "Adventure Lives Here!"

Screen grab shows Ben Fogle presenting the rich and romantic history of Sarawak's white rajah's (king) legacies as he sat at the Kuching Waterfront with the iconic Astana in the background.

Watch Ben's urban adventure here!

Sarawak Soaring into the new year of 2013

@Damai Central, Santubong Peninsular

2013 will be an exciting year for tourism in Sarawak. In fact it will be till 2014.

Come July 2013, Sarawak will begin a year of celebration to commemorate her 50th Anniversary of gaining independence from the British. Our state went on to form Malaysia with Sabah, Singapore (pulled out in Aug '65) and the Federation of Malay states two months later; September 16, 1963.

The official celebration - Visit Sarawak Year will end June 2014. Expect plenty of exciting events lined up. By the way, 2013/2014 is also the Visit Malaysia Year. Double celebrations and great time to plan your trip/s to Malaysia and needless to say... Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo... Where Adventure Lives.