Boutique airline not profit-oriented for now

KUCHING: The proposed Sarawak-owned boutique airline will run under its own unique model aimed at facilitating tourist arrivals to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the airline would not be profit-motivated so long as the airline breaks even. “As the airline is owned by Sarawak, we will have our […]

Tap tourism potentials to boost industry

KUCHING: Malaysia can learn from the phenomenon of “Hallyu’ or Korean Wave to boost the country’s tourism industry, said caretaker Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said South Korea had started promoting Hallyu through its popular dramas, movies and pop music over the past 20 years. “This approach has proved successful […]

Vital to address halal guarantee issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Any issues related to halal guarantee is important to be addressed in efforts to promote the halal industry because it risks damaging the image of the halal industry that has been worked on over the years, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. “The halal guarantee refers to consumer confidence, standardisation, certification […]