Kuching

Capital of Sarawak, Malaysia
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Kuching( Malay : Kuching) Yes Malaysia Sarawak Capital. It is also the oldest in East Malaysia city Kuching is located in Sarawak In the west of the state, Sarawak River The south bank is about 35 kilometers away from the coast. New and old buildings alternate in the city, with crisscross canals and green water. During the shuttle of small boats loaded with rubber, coconut and pepper, the city is known as "the city on water".
Sara crosses the river through the city. The south bank is the center of the colonial era, with some ancient buildings preserved. The north bank is now the center of the city. Kuching is about 35 kilometers from the coast Dongma It has the longest history and is the largest city in East Malaysia, with a population of 800000 (2012).
Chinese name
Kuching
Foreign name
Kuching
Alias
Cat City
Administrative Region Category
city
Region
Sarawak, Malaysia
geographical position
Western Sarawak
climatic conditions
Tropical rainforest climate
population size
800000 (2012)
Famous scenic spot
Sarawak Museum Islamic Museum Police Museum Cat Museum
Language
Malay English Chinese

Urban characteristics

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Kuching is a Malay language, which means cat. Local people like cats very much. The symbol of Kuching is a lovely white cat. The tall houses on both sides of the river are more typical of Kuching. Near the estuary, there is Port Bunting, market, dock and dry dock beside the river, and small industrial zone and new port Danaputi in the east of the city. There are agricultural products processing, sawing, soap, clothing, shoemaking and other industries. Bousso in the south has the world's largest antimony melting plant. The highway extends into the inland mountains and mines, and most of the materials in the state are transported from here Singapore transit. There are famous Sarawak Museum and Aquarium. Residents are engaged in making wood carvings, pottery, textiles, shells and decorations. In the east is a new industrial zone, and 4 kilometers downstream is Danaputi New Port Kuching International Airport
The Sarawak Museum, the Islamic Museum, the Police Museum (i.e. Margaret Castle) and the Cat Museum in Kuching are very famous and worth visiting. In addition, Riverside Park, the ancient Dagong Temple (a Chinese style temple), and mosques are all must see attractions. [1]

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The languages used in Kuching include Malay, English, Chinese, etc.

Population and nationality

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The population of Nanshi in Kuching is 193500; Beishi has a population of 183600; There are 352800 people in Badawan District. They are mainly Malay, Chinese, Indian and Daya people.
The majority of Chinese living in Kuching are Hakka. Hakka people are mostly engaged in agriculture, Fujian people and Zhao'an people are mainly engaged in commerce and construction, Xinghua people are mostly engaged in fishing, tire and other parts industries, Hainan people are mostly engaged in coffee shops, Chaozhou people are mostly engaged in grocery industry, Fuzhou people are also mostly engaged in commerce, as well as finance and timber industry.
Although Malaysia takes Islam as its national religion, it still belongs to a country with religious freedom. Local Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, etc. The most well-known ones are Qingshanyan Temple and "Shoushan Pavilion Big Uncle Temple".
Kuching is a city with simple folk customs. Compared with other big cities, people in Kuching live a more leisurely life with less hurry.
There is also a history museum in Kuching to display historical relics, which can be called the most abundant museum in Southeast Asia. There are many local antiquities and civilizations.

Leisure shopping

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In 2012, there were 31 shopping malls in Kuching, more than 1300 retail stores were distributed in these malls, and the total area of all malls was about 1225000 square meters. Among them, the more popular shopping centers are: Crowne Plaza Riverside, Tun Jugah, Sarawak Plaza, Hock Lee Center, and Wisma Saberkas.
Boulevard will become the largest mall in the whole sand, with a retail area of about 720000 square feet.
It is located on 4th 1/2 Miles Jalan Penrissen Road, 4 miles and a half (opposite Yongsheng).
More than 240 retail units of different sizes are available for rent.
More than 700 hotel apartment units (completed in 2009).
More than 150000 square feet, there are four floors belonging to Furama Department Store and the dominant market, which are the main tenants.
More than 110000 square feet are used as restaurants, fast food restaurants, delicatessens, coffee shops and catering centers.
More than 90000 square feet are used as entertainment places, including 8 theaters, 32 lane bowling centers, children's entertainment centers, exhibition and promotion halls.
More than 45000 square feet are used as fitness centers, health massage centers, yoga centers, rhythmic dance and fitness centers, beauty and body beauty centers, including swimming pools.
The banquet hall can accommodate 2000 people.
More than 2000 parking spaces.
The Spring is the most fashionable shopping mall in Quansha, with a retail area of about 420000 square feet.
It opened in January 2008.
It is located in Kenyalang (beside the New Bundica Road), Jalan Simpang Tiga。
More than 150 retail units of different sizes are available for rent.
More than 100000 square feet, three floors belong to Parkson department store.
More than 30000 square feet are used as 8 most advanced theaters and fitness centers.
More than 25000 square feet will be used as a large-scale catering center.
The food supermarket with an area of more than 20000 square feet belongs to Daqiang Supermarket.
More than 1500 parking spaces.
Green Heights Mall, the first shopping mall in Kuching, is located outside the urban area, with a retail area of about 43000 square feet.
It opened in April 2008.
It is located in Qingyan senior residential area (next to Shell), Jalan Serian.
More than 20 retail units of different areas are available for rent.
It is more than 20000 square feet and belongs to Cold Storage supermarket.
One TJ Sarawak It is the first shopping mall focusing on ICT, with a retail area of about 65700 square feet.
It opened in June 2008.
It is located in East Shidu Road (the new business center of Heights Drive), Jalan Stutong.
More than 80 retail units of different areas are available for rent.
Bookstores and catering centers exceeding 10000 square feet.
Novotel( Novotel )The newest mall in the center of Kuching, with a retail area of about 136000 square feet.
It opened in the spring of 2009.
Located in Maoyanling Road (next to the China Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Jalan Bukit Mata.
Plaza Merdeka (Independence Building) is the largest mall in the center of Kuching, with a retail area of about 350000 square feet.
It was opened in November 2012.
Located next to Independence Square (opposite to the Central Post Office), Jalan Tun Haji Openg。
More than 200 retail units with different areas are available for rent.
Exhibition and promotion halls exceeding 9000 square feet.