Sarawak · Area guide
Kuching & Kota Samarahan property
Sarawak’s capital and the university town beside it: condominiums near the city centre, Tabuan, Stutong and Batu Kawa, and student housing around UNIMAS in Kota Samarahan.
18 projects on this site
Projects in Kuching & Kota Samarahan
Each has its own page with layouts, facilities, recorded prices and rents, and the rules for foreign buyers.
LEASEHOLD📷 3Kota Sentosa, Kuching
Boxhill 76 @ 7th Mile
Leasehold · gated · 4 bed · 3 bath · 76 houses
A small gated enclave · Higher ground
Completed
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FREEHOLDKota Samarahan
Bridgelux Homes
Freehold · single-storey · 914–958 sq ft · Sarawak Bumiputera
Freehold land · Single-level living
Completed
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LEASEHOLD📷 3Kota Samarahan
Central City Phase 15
Leasehold · about 1,580–1,600 sq ft built-up · 3 en-suite bed
Every bedroom en suite · Long car porch
Completed3 km to UNIMAS
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FREEHOLD📷 6Kota Samarahan
D'Millenia Residences
Freehold · 12 storeys · homes 280–1,491 sq ft · studio–3 bed
Across from UNIMAS · Live in one part, rent the other
Completed5 min to UNIMAS
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LEASEHOLD📷 6Batu Kawa, Kuching
D'Ryx Residences
Leasehold · 1,690–2,786 sq ft · 3–4 bed
Private entrances · AEON Mall two minutes away
Completed2 min to AEON Mall
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LEASEHOLD📷 6Riveria, Kuching
Ferra Residences
Leasehold · 1,700–2,700 sq ft · 3–5 bed · 90 units
Space, not density · Layered security
Completed
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LEASEHOLD📷 3Batu Lintang, Kuching
George Y. Residence
99-year leasehold · 2,314–5,489 sq ft · 17 homes
Private lift lobby · Landed-house space in the air
From RM1.9mCompleted
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LEASEHOLD📷 6Tabuan, Kuching
Jazz Suites @ Vivacity
Leasehold · 846–1,222 sq ft · Above Vivacity Megamall
A megamall downstairs · A pavilion on Level 6
RM2,400–3,200 asking rentCompleted
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LEASEHOLD📷 6Batu Kawa, Kuching
P'Residence
99-year leasehold · 1,116–2,533 sq ft · rents RM1,300–2,000
Resort-style grounds · Shops next door
Completed
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LEASEHOLD📷 3Petanak, Kuching city centre
Riverine Diamond
Leasehold · 484–1,937 sq ft · Sarawak River frontage
On the river, facing the Assembly · Walk to the old town
From ~RM520k asking, Oct 2026Completed
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LEASEHOLD📷 6Stutong, Kuching
Rivervale Condominium
Leasehold · ~840–5,131 sq ft · Stutong
Gated, with a podium garden · Schools and hospitals close by
RM574 psf median transactedCompleted4.2 km to the airport
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LEASEHOLD📷 9Batu Lintang, Kuching
Sapphire On The Park
Leasehold · 850–3,390 sq ft · Kuching Paragon
A deck the size of 1½ football pitches
RM572 psf median transactedCompleted
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LEASEHOLD📷 7Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching
The Podium
Leasehold · 928–1,400 sq ft · 3–4 bed
Shops downstairs · Central location
Completed1 km to Timberland Medical Centre
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Jalan Song, Kuching
TriBeCa Condominium & Suites
104 units · 400–1,432 sq ft · Off Jalan Song
Walk to Friendship Park · Close to hospitals and malls
Completed~2 min to Vivacity by car
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Petanak, Kuching
Riverine Sapphire
Records differ on tenure · 168 units · Jalan Petanak
On the Sarawak River · Close to the old town
RM565–620k asking, Jul–Oct 2026Completed
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LEASEHOLDStutong Baru, Kuching
Stutong Heights Apartment 1
Leasehold · about 634–921 sq ft · Jalan Stampin Baru
A low entry price · Airport side of the city
RM300k asking fromCompleted
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72 Residences
Leasehold · 1,616–2,000 sq ft · Jalan Song
Few neighbours · House-sized floor plans
Completed
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The Ryegates
Leasehold · 1,200–1,600 sq ft · Jalan Lapangan Terbang
Low density · Big three-bedroom units
RM560k asking fromCompleted
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Prices and rents in Kuching & Kota Samarahan
One line per project, as cited on its page: recorded transactions where published, otherwise asking prices, with the source and date.
| Project | Tenure | Completed | Price | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Residences | Leasehold | 2018 | RM311 psf · range RM251–442 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM3,200–3,800 a month PropertyGuru and Mudah listings, Jul–Oct 2026 |
| Boxhill 76 @ 7th Mile | Leasehold | 2023 | — | RM1,800 a month EdgeProp listing, Jan 2026 |
| Bridgelux Homes | Freehold | 2020–2022 | RM408,500 EdgeProp listing, Feb 2026 | — |
| Central City Phase 15 | Leasehold | 2022 | — | — |
| D'Millenia Residences | Freehold | 2022 | — | RM1,000 – RM1,800 a month iProperty project page, Oct 2026 |
| D'Ryx Residences | Leasehold | 2018–2020 | RM950,000 – RM1,900,000 · about RM522–694 psf iProperty listings, Oct 2026 | from RM3,000 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Ferra Residences | Leasehold | 2019–2020 | — | From about RM3,000 a month iProperty building page, Oct 2026 |
| George Y. Residence | Leasehold | 2022–2025 | — | — |
| Jazz Suites @ Vivacity | Leasehold | 2015–2017 | RM530,000 – RM750,000 · about RM632–802 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | RM2,400 – RM3,200 a month PropertyGuru listings, Sep 2026 |
| P'Residence | Leasehold | 2018–2020 | from RM488,000 · about RM336–668 psf PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 | — |
| Riverine Diamond | Leasehold | 2017–2018 | RM350,000 – RM620,000 · about RM650–730 psf by layout irumah.co transaction records, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,600 – RM2,500 a month iProperty and PropertyGuru listings, Sep–Oct 2026 |
| Riverine Sapphire | Records differ | 2013 | RM450 psf (Sep 2014, 2,863 sq ft) · RM216 psf (May 2012, 1,389 sq ft) EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM2,300–3,000 a month Mudah and PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Rivervale Condominium | Leasehold | 2016–2018 | RM574 psf · typical RM528–633 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | RM2,300 – RM3,500 a month PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Sapphire On The Park | Leasehold | 2017–2022 | RM572 psf · typical RM440–645 psf EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | — |
| Stutong Heights Apartment 1 | Leasehold | 2015 | RM370,000–420,000 Mudah.my listings, Sep–Oct 2026 | About RM1,200–1,500 a month (PropertyGuru gives from RM1,900) Mudah.my and PropertyGuru, Oct 2026 |
| The Podium | Leasehold | 2018–2022 | RM550,000 – RM720,000 · about RM531–695 psf iProperty listings, Aug–Sep 2026 | About RM2,300 – RM2,800 a month PropertyGuru listings, Aug–Sep 2026 |
| The Ryegates | Leasehold | 2011 | RM560,000–630,000 Mudah.my listings, Sep–Oct 2026 | From RM2,000 a month · no live listings in Oct 2026 PropertyGuru and StarProperty, Oct 2026 |
| TriBeCa Condominium & Suites | Records differ | 2014 | RM526 psf (Nov 2021, 1,432 sq ft) EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 | About RM1,150 – RM1,800 a month PropertyGuru and iProperty listings, Oct 2026 |
Figures and sources as shown on each project page, checked October 2026. Asking prices are what owners want, not what units sold for.
Living here
What to know about Kuching & Kota Samarahan
Getting around
Most residents drive or use buses; Kuching International Airport has flights across Malaysia and the region.
Everyday life
The Waterfront and old town, Vivacity Megamall and The Spring, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Swinburne University.
Before you buy
Sarawak has its own Land Code: strata units are open to foreigners, landed homes have a minimum value. Get approval from the Land and Survey Department before you sign.
Foreign buyers
The Sarawak rules that apply in Kuching & Kota Samarahan
Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81), not the National Land Code
Sarawak has its own land law. Section 13A bars foreigners from holding land unless an exception applies. Source: Mondaq / Low & Partners; S.K. Ling & Tan Advocates.
Strata units: allowed, no Sarawak minimum price
Section 13E(2)(b) lets foreigners buy individual parcels in a building subdivided under the Strata Titles Ordinance 1995. Law firms citing the 2019 Direction say commercial and residential strata units carry no minimum market value. Some secondary guides quote RM600,000 for strata too, so confirm with your lawyer. Source: Lo & Partners; S.K. Ling & Tan; IQI Global.
Landed homes: RM600,000 in Kuching Division, RM500,000 elsewhere
Set by the Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) (Amendment) Direction 2019. The same figures apply to house purchases under the S-MM2H programme. Source: Mondaq; S-MM2H programme page.
Summary of the state rules on the Sarawak property page. Confirm the current position with your lawyer. See also Can a foreigner buy it?
Nearby
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Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Which projects in Kuching & Kota Samarahan are freehold?
On this site: Bridgelux Homes, D'Millenia Residences. For the others, the title is leasehold or not confirmed; check the tenure and the years remaining on the title before you buy.
Can a foreigner buy property in Kuching & Kota Samarahan?
Yes, subject to the Sarawak rules: Sarawak Land Code (Cap. 81), not the National Land Code; Strata units: allowed, no Sarawak minimum price. State consent is needed and stamp duty for foreigners buying a home is 8% from 1 January 2026.
What do units in Kuching & Kota Samarahan rent for?
Examples from the project pages: 72 Residences: About RM3,200–3,800 a month (PropertyGuru and Mudah listings, Jul–Oct 2026); Boxhill 76 @ 7th Mile: RM1,800 a month (EdgeProp listing, Jan 2026); D'Millenia Residences: RM1,000 – RM1,800 a month (iProperty project page, Oct 2026); D'Ryx Residences: from RM3,000 a month (PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026).
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