Tabung Haji grants PJH licence to 25 local tourism companies
KUALA LUMPUR: Tabung Haji (TH) has granted the Pengelola Jemaah Haji (PJH) licence to 25 local tourism companies, including its subsidiary Tabung Haji Travel and Service Sdn Bhd. Executive director of TH, Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman said the appointment of these 25 PJH entities is part of the preparations for TH’s annual […]
KTB Carnival aims to empower Bintulu tourism
BINTULU: The Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival aimed at empowering local tourism, homestays and the community here. The event which was held at Kampung Jepak, here from Oct 27-28 was a creation of Innovative Youth Cooperative Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS) and the Bimp-Eaga Young Entrepreneurs Chamber (BYEC). In a statement, KOBIS stated that as the event […]
Sri Aman’s Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival bolsters industry
SRI AMAN: The three-day Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) Carnival at the Sri Aman Waterfront, marks a significant milestone in the local tourism sector. Spearheaded by Innovative Youth Cooperative Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS) and BIMP-EAGA Young Entrepreneurs Chamber (BYEC), the event from Sept 1-3 which was endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performance Arts […]
Sarawak to host Pemadam TGM
KUCHING: Sarawak has offered to host this year’s Malaysia Drugs Prevention Association (Pemadam) national Triennial General Meeting (TGM), which is to be held soon with delegates from all over the country converging here for the first time ever. Pemadam Sarawak chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state is delighted to be the […]
Tiong calls for visa-on-arrival for all countries to remain competitive
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing suggested that Malaysia should consider providing visa-on-arrival for all countries to remain competitive in the global tourism industry. The country should be sensitive to market trends and allow such initiatives as the local tourism industry was still recovering from the effects of the […]
Over 900 pct surge in visitor arrivals
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a more than 900 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from January to November this year, compared to the same period last year. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor stated that the state received more than 1.6 million visitors, surpassing the board’s target of 1.2 million visitors for […]
Sia Sitok travel brands set for relaunch
KUCHING: Sia Sitok Sarawak and Sia Sitok Sarawak Accommodation, two locally produced travel brands, will be relaunched next month with a RM4 million sales goal. Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sia Sitok Sarawak had produced sales of more than RM10.5 million the previous two years and […]
Marathon attracts over 8,000 runners
KUCHING: The 7th Kuching Marathon has attracted 8,906 runners and will be held here on Oct 2. “This year’s event will be held at Padang Merdeka and it is divided into four categories – the full marathon, which is 42km, the half marathon, and the 10km and 5km marathon. The last two are suitable for […]
Where tourism is booming
BAU: Since the reopening of the borders on April 1, international and local tourists have been visiting places of interest in Sarawak. An observation made by New Sarawak Tribune at Bau Town here found that its tourism sector is booming. Wong, 55, from Jakarta, Indonesia, was here on her first visit to the state. “I’m […]
Penans wait on the wings of Mulu resurgence
MULU: Once abuzz with local and foreign tourists purchasing authentic Penan handicrafts to bring home as souvenirs, the Batu Bungan Craft Market here has been rather quiet since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Rows of rattan and plastic woven bags, keychains, bracelets and necklaces made of beads among other things remain on display awaiting potential buyers. […]
