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Seascape Delight

Fanorama Homestay — the place where you can find the serenity you’re looking for. Get ready to be embraced by the sight of lush mountains and refreshing sea breezes when the sun rises. Family fun in a coastal haven My family and I recently had an absolute blast during our short staycation at Fanorama Homestay […]

Homestay operators gear up for discerning travellers

KUCHING: Homestay operators are working on offering a more unique experience to today’s more discerning tourists. Tourists nowadays prefer something innovative, get value for their money and a different but local experience. Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said improvements had therefore be made to the Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme Guideline to […]

RM1.2 mln from homestay experience in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The homestay industry through the implementation of the Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme in Sarawak generated more than RM1.2 million last year with participation of nearly 9,700 visitors. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the turnover for the programme benefited 676 homestay operators in 50 villages registered under the ministry. […]

Bright future awaits Ba’Kelalan and rural Lawas villagers

KUCHING: The villagers in Ba’Kelalan are involved mostly in farming and agricultural activities supplemented by homestay businesses run by locals. However, due to the distance from the towns, the villagers are rarely able to market their produce. The lack of electricity also means that the processing of the Adan rice and highland salt is either […]

Excellent homestay operators receive certification from MPC

KUCHING: Sixteen homestay operators yesterday received certificate of excellent quality assurance under the Malaysia Tourism Excellence (MaTEx) Business Certification Programme from Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). In addition, they also received Certificate of Compliance under Tourism Productivity Nexus, TPN’s adopt and adhere Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines. Officiating at the event, MPC director general Datuk […]

Homestay operators grateful for financial assistance

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The tourism industry was among the hardest hit when the Covid-19 pandemic struck the nation around March last year. The subbsequent movement control order (MCO) aimed to reduce transmission and flatten the Covid-19 curve also caused many travel agencies to close shop or see a huge reduction to their profit. […]

Work with other players

SIMUNJAN: Homestay operators are advised to work with various other players in the tourism industry to revitalise it. Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri told them cooperation was important to promote places of interest as the industry had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. “There must be cooperation between homestay operators […]