Hi, Lykkers! The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the New Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building, is one of Kuching's most recognizable modern landmarks.

Located in Petra Jaya on the north bank of the Sarawak River, the building stands between the Astana and Fort Margherita. Its distinctive roof has become a defining feature of Kuching's skyline.

An Iconic Roof

The building is best known for its large umbrella-shaped roof. Sarawak Tourism Board describes the roof as one of the notable contemporary architectural features of Kuching, while the Kuching North City Commission also identifies it as an iconic monument in Sarawak.

The design gives the building a distinctive appearance that can be seen from various points along the Sarawak River.

The golden-toned roof contrasts with the surrounding river landscape, making the building particularly noticeable from the Kuching Waterfront. Its unusual form also gives visitors a memorable subject for photography while exploring the riverside.

Home of Sarawak's Legislature

The building serves as the meeting place of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, where members of the state legislature gather for debates and the passage of laws and regulations. It replaced the former legislative assembly building and was officially inaugurated on July 27, 2009, by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Sarawak's legislature has a much longer history. The state legislature traces its origins to the first meeting of the Sarawak General Council in Bintulu on September 8, 1867. The Council Negri was later renamed the Dewan Undangan Negeri, or DUN, in 1976.

Views from Kuching Waterfront

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building can be viewed across the Sarawak River from the Kuching Waterfront. The riverfront provides an open perspective of the building together with the surrounding riverside landmarks.

Sarawak Tourism Board highlights the State Assembly Building among the notable views from the Waterfront.

The Darul Hana Bridge also provides another viewpoint from the river area.

The pedestrian bridge connects the Kuching Waterfront on the south bank with the north bank, where the State Legislative Assembly Building and the Astana are located.

How to See the Building

Visitors can enjoy views of the building from public areas around the Kuching Waterfront and the Darul Hana Bridge. The riverside setting makes it easy to include the building in a walking route around central Kuching.

The building itself remains a working legislative complex rather than a conventional tourist attraction.

For photography, viewing the building from across the river provides a wider perspective of its distinctive roof and surrounding landscape.

Entrance Fee and Opening Hours

There is no standard tourist entrance ticket listed for the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building. Sarawak Tourism Board's visitor guide states that the building is not open to visitors, so there is no regular public visiting schedule to list.

Visitors can instead view and photograph the exterior from accessible public areas around the Kuching Waterfront and riverfront.

Tips for Visitors

The Kuching Waterfront and Darul Hana Bridge are practical locations for viewing the building from a distance. Visiting during daylight provides clear views of the architecture, while the riverside setting can also offer attractive views later in the day.

Since the building is a functioning legislative complex, visitors should remain in public areas and avoid attempting to enter restricted areas.

A Kuching Landmark

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building combines a distinctive contemporary design with an important role in Sarawak's government. Its umbrella-shaped roof and riverside location make it one of Kuching's most recognizable modern landmarks, especially when viewed from the Waterfront.