TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: Sarawak is projected to receive four million tourists next year. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said his ministry is on track to reach the target of three million visitors by the end of this year,
TRANSLATED BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SIMANGGANG: The Divisional Tourism Task Force (DTTG) is allocated support funds to organise events and festivals in their respective divisions. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said his ministry works with DTTG, local authorities and local organisations
ROBAN: The Sungai Seblak Boat Race Championship is making a comeback after 23 years in conjunction with the 2023 Roban Festival. A total of 12 teams have confirmed their participation in the Nov 10-12 event. They are the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Kampung Tengah Kupang, Kampung Melango Lama
KABONG: The Sarawak United Youth Organisation (Saberkas) should listen to the aspirations of every youth to ensure it remains relevant. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir said this is important to enhance their involvement as well as achievements in various fields. Saberkas, as the main youth organisation in Sarawak, needs to
SARATOK: Community leaders and tribal leaders (KMKK) must be honest about everything that takes place under their watch. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said there are grassroots leaders who ignore issues brought up by the people. “I hope this does not happen in the Kalaka constituency. I fully trust the KMKK
ROBAN: A replica of an Iban longhouse will be one of the highlights of this year’s Roban Festival. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, “With the presence of this longhouse replica, all visitors, regardless of their ethnicity, will have the opportunity to experience the true atmosphere of being in a longhouse.
SARATOK: Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri has urged the federal government to construct a new Type 5 Health Clinic (KK5) here to support the congested Saratok Hospital. He also requested an upgrade of the hospital, which was built in 1978, in terms of infrastructure and facilities. “The current status in the
KUCHING: Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor has announced an increase in the cash prize for the Raja Sungai (River King) title in the Lingga Regatta 2023. The prize has been raised from RM10,000 in the previous year’s edition to RM15,000. The regatta is scheduled to take place from Dec
SIBU: Two SK Maludam students will represent Sarawak at the National Junior Innovate Competition, which will be held in Penang on Nov 25-26. They are Muhammad Syahir Ismail and Muhammad Ashraff Mikail Handy. The students under the guidance of teachers Muhammad Raihan Sapi’ee and Siti Sarah Zainol won the Junior
ROBAN: At least about 8,000 visitors are expected to attend the Roban Festival from Nov 10-12 after a lapse of eight years. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said 19 major events have been drawn up for the festival which was last held in 2015. “I’m sure many people miss the boat
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