Sarawak ready but must first attend to details

TO say that the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is a prime mover when it comes to attracting tourists to the state would be an understatement. For all intents and purposes, STB, which has been around since the 1990s, has got its fingers on the tourism pulse. It is the cornerstone in the state government’s tourism […]

Padawan Raft Safari to go international

PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said with the success of the Padawan Raft Safari in June, the area has demonstrated its potential to host extreme sports events. Plans are already underway to make the Padawan Raft Safari an international event next year, he revealed. “It is a challenge for the council […]

International events being monitored

CORONAVIRUS WATCH SARIKEI: Sarawak is monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus as a precaution when organising international events. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said so far, such events or activities would still be carried out. However, any decision to postpone or cancel any event would be subject to what […]