By Amanda L
KUCHING, Oct 6: Kuching’s accommodation capacity is emerging as a critical bottleneck ahead of the 2027 SEA Games, with the city struggling under a severe shortage of hotel rooms despite ongoing efforts to expand local inventory.
Speaking to reporters after officiating the grand opening of a hotel in Kuching today—a launch that provides welcome relief to the capital’s room deficit—Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg acknowledged that the squeeze remains acute as a growing number of business events and major conferences choose the city as their venue.
“At the moment, yes, it’s true, we don’t have enough rooms. People have to go to homestay,” he admitted, noting that while today’s new property offers a step in the right direction, demand continues to outpace available supply.
