State tourism boost from domestic travel relaxation
SANTUBONG: With the relaxation of domestic flights coming into the state starting Sept 1, it is hoped that Sarawak’s tourism sector would get a much-needed boost. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this during his visit to the site of the Santubong Archaeological Park in Sungai Jaong, Bongkissam/Bukit Maras […]
Travel bubbles SOPs ready next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) expects to complete the guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the proposed travel bubbles with selected countries by next week. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said they would then be submitted for evaluation by the National Security Council (NSC). “Motac has been tasked […]
Experience affordable holiday packages with Cuti-cuti Malaysia
KUALA TERENGGANU: The relaxation currently granted by the government under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) until Aug 31 is the perfect time to embark on ‘Cuti-cuti Malaysia’ with the opportunity to experience the ‘kayangan’ (VIP) holiday package at an affordable price. If that is not enough, holidaymakers are also entitled to an individual income […]
Govt looking into issue of expensive air tickets
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry is discussing with airlines to try and resolve the issue of expensive tickets for domestic air travel, especially to Sabah and Sarawak, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ismail Sabri said he would be informed of the outcome of the meetings soon. “We understand that air fares […]
AirAsia welcomes resumption of domestic travel
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd commends the government’s announcement of the recovery movement control order (RMCO), which allows the domestic tourism sector to resume operations starting from Wednesday in an effort to revive Malaysia’s economy. In a statement Monday, the airline said in recent weeks, countries around the world have resumed domestic travels and are […]
