‘Safeguard remaining tourist attractions’
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) member Michael Kong has called on both the federal and state government to safeguard Sarawak’s invaluable tourist attractions. Referring to the recent collapse of the iconic ‘sea stack’ at Bako National Park, Kong, who is also a special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said this was similar to […]
Big waves cause iconic Bako rock formation to collapse: SFC
KUCHING: The iconic rock formation of Bako National Park known as the ‘Cobra Head Sea Stack’ which collapsed yesterday was most probably caused by big waves. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in a statement posted on their Facebook account today said the incident was first reported by a park guide at 4 pm yesterday. It said […]
Minister saddened by collapse of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack
SIBU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is saddened by the loss of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack, particularly from a tourism perspective. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts said the iconic sea stack was instrumental in Bako’s recognition as Sarawak’s first National Park in 1957. “On a personal note, I […]
Sarawak Forestry Corporation working to address Bako National Park water crisis
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is currently taking steps to resolve the water crisis in Bako National Park, says Audry Wan Ullok. The Sarawak Tourism Federation president addressed the issue during a press conference here on Friday (July 7), explaining that the crisis was caused by a broken pipe, and SFC was undertaking repair […]
Busy time as tourism picks up
KUCHING: With an increasing number of tourists coming into Sarawak, tour operators and agencies are busier than ever. Borneo Adventures tour guide Lemon Praddy Ales revealed that the responses have been encouraging since international borders have opened up. Describing Sarawak as popular even though it is a second-tier destination, he said clients who had booked […]
Bako, the perfect attraction for tourists
KUCHING: Bako National Park has been offering the perfect introduction to Sarawak’s forests and wildlife as it is popular among local and foreign tourists alike. As one of Sarawak Delta Geoparks, Bako was declared as a national park in 1957 and it covers the northern tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula – an area of […]
Tourists express love for Sarawak’s beauty and culture
KUCHING: Every year on July 22, Sarawak celebrates its independence. Being a public holiday, many activities will be taking place across the state. This week alone, Sarawak flags have been distributed and seen hoisted in preparation for the special day. New Sarawak Tribune caught up with three foreign couples for their experience so far. Tobias […]
Water disruption causes closure of park’s accomodation
KUCHING: Accommodations at Bako National Park will be temporarily closed for visitors from June 4 until further notice. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said that the temporary closure is due to water supply disruption. “SFC would like to apologise for any inconveniences and would like to thank you for your kind understanding and patience,” it said […]
Bako Fest in tourism calendar suggested
KUCHING: Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni has suggested that the annual Bako Fest be included in the Sarawak tourism calendar, which will benefit locals especially in Bako by directly involving them in tourism activities. “The name Bako is already on the lips of tourists from within and outside the country, what with the […]
