Smoking at Kuching International Airport (KIA)

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Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

There was a smoking facility inside the terminal after security. This has been closed, feedback needed.

Update: The Health Ministry has ordered nine smoking rooms at eight airports in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan to close for operating illegally.

The airports were Kuching and Kota Kinabalu International, Bintulu, Sibu, Miri, Labuan, Sandakan and Sandakan’s LCCT 2.

A source said the order came from Health Ministry deputy director-general Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman.

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Images of Smoke Areas

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Further Information

Official Website

Malaysia Cigarette Rules:

  • Duty-Free Allowance: You can bring in up to 200 cigarettes or 225 grams of tobacco without paying import duties.

  • Declaration Required: You must declare all tobacco products at customs upon arrival. Failure to declare can result in fines or confiscation.

  • Excess Quantity: If you exceed the duty-free limit, you’ll be subject to import duties and taxes under the Customs Duties Order 2022 and Sales Tax Order 2018.

  • Prohibited Items: Counterfeit cigarettes or tobacco products are strictly prohibited and can lead to severe penalties.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, is a charming riverside city known for its laid-back atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Its name, meaning "cat" in Malay, is celebrated with quirky cat statues and a dedicated Cat Museum. The city blends colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and lush greenery, offering scenic spots like the Kuching Waterfront and the Sarawak River. As a gateway to Borneo’s rainforests and indigenous cultures, Kuching invites visitors to explore nearby national parks, traditional longhouses, and diverse local cuisine that reflects its multicultural roots.