Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ern facilities and remarkably reasonable rates but is often overcrowded. Situated about
2km south of the centre along Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg. To get there, take bus 2, K6,
K8, K9 or K18.
991;
www.timberlandmedical.com
;
Jln Rock, Mile 2-1/2; emergency 24hr)
A private
hospital with highly qualified staff. Has a 24-hour ambulance. Situated 5km south of the
centre along Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg and Jln Rock.
Money
The majority of Kuching's banks and ATMs are on or near the Cat Fountain on Jln Tunku
Abdul Rahman. If you need to change cash or travellers cheques, money changers are a
better bet than banks, which often aren't keen on handling cash (especially banknotes with
certain serial numbers - go figure!) - and US$100 bills.
9am-3pm Sun)
A licensed money changer dealing in cash only.
Thu, to 4pm Fri)
Has an ATM. Situated on the corner near KFC.
Mohamed Yahia & Sons
(Basement, Sarawak Plaza, Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman;
10am-9pm)
No commission, good rates and accepts over 30 currencies (including US$100
bills), as well as travellers cheques in US dollars, euros, Australian dollars and pounds
sterling. Situated inside the bookshop.
Fri)
Has a 24-hour ATM around the corner on Jln Tun Abang Haji Obeng.
Police
Central Police Station
(Balai Polis Sentral; 082-244444; 2 Jln Khoo Hun Yeang;
24hr)
In a blue-and-white building constructed in 1931.
Tourist Police
( 082-250522; Waterfront Promenade; 8am-midnight)
Most of the
officers speak English. The pavilion is across the street from 96 Main Bazaar.
Post
Main Post Office
(Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg; 8am-4.30pm Mon-Sat, closed 1st Sat
of month)
