Initiatives for tourism industry welcomed
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) welcomes the initiatives for the tourism industry especially hotels under the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) announced recently by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. MAH Sarawak branch chairman, Ibrahim Nordin, said overall it was good especially as it covered tourism financing and tax exemption. “We all know […]
Hotels as quarantine centres not allowed to open
KUCHING: Hotels which have been gazetted as Covid-19 quarantine centres are not allowed to check in new guests as yet unless their status as a quarantine base has been revoked by a gazette notification, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said that with effect from May 12, during the […]
A tourist island without tourists
With the Covid-19 crisis keeping hotels and beaches deserted for much of the tourist season, many island business owners are struggling to survive. Hit by economical consequences The silence is uncanny. No clattering coffee cups, no voices chattering in different languages on the innumerable terraces. Without them, Mallorca’s capital is an entirely different place. The […]
New guideline on PUS
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will come out with a new guideline on dealing with returning Sarawakians placed under quarantine at designated hotels in the state. State Disaster Management Committee deputy chairman Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said based on feedbacks, the hotel rooms used for quarantine may not be enough to cater for these Sarawakians […]
Hotel turns creative amidst MCO gloom
SIBU: What was initially intended to bring some cheer amidst the movement control order (MCO), a heart-warming signage by Kingwood Hotel here has earned it all round praise from locals. The universally recognised love shaped sign was in full splendour for all to see on Wednesday night (Mar 25). By turning on the lights in […]
Hats off to supportive organisations
KUCHING: Several hotels and organisations here have earned praises for their proactive move — taking responsibility for the comfort and wellbeing of the hardworking frontliners —in light of the Covid-19 pandemic that has gripped the nation. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) said amidst what has been happening it would be easy for everyone to be dragged […]
