Various events held during Simunjan fest
SIMUNJAN: A Volunteerism Programme and Public Art Projects were organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) and the Sarawak state government yesterday in conjunction with the Tourism, Art and Culture Fiesta at Simunjan. According to the Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the Volunteerism Programme is a homegrown MOTAC event that has been […]
Successful Mt Kinabalu ascent by pressmen
KUCHING: Along with 10 other media practitioners from various companies in Kuching, two reporters from the New Sarawak Tribune and its sister paper Suara Sarawak reached the summit of the 4,095-metre-high Mount Kinabalu at sunrise recently. These pressmen comprising Muhammad Asyraf Abdul Halim, Ma Chee Seng, Ronnie Teo Teck Wei, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Voon Siang […]
Paddy farmers to reap benefits
KUCHING: The research lab for Biris paddy in Simunjan is expected to increase crop produce as well as market its product locally once it is completed in the next three months, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong MP, said the state government […]
UNESCO position a boon for country
SADONG JAYA: Malaysia’s position as an elected member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has elevated the country to another level in the global scene. According to Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, it is an honour for the country to be elected as a member […]
Tourism Malaysia aims to attract over two million travellers
KUCHING: Targeting to attract more than two million international tourists this year, Tourism Malaysia, the promotional board under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), will embark on a continuous effort to showcase the country’s unique blend of ‘Truly Asia’ heritage to the Middle East and the world. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk […]
Minister confident of tourist arrivals after Raya
BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The tourism industry in Sarawak is expected to grow after the country’s border is opened to Brunei and China. Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this would greatly increase tourist arrivals from the two countries. “Sarawak is heavily dependent on tourists from Singapore, Brunei […]
Tourism players get more help to restart industry
KUCHING: More funding is being made available to help tourism players quickly get back on their feet after the two-year Covid-19 enforced lull in the hope of reviving the industry. “This initiative is an impetus to revive the country’s tourism sector as soon as possible,” said Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Nancy […]
Tourism operators can apply for special aid
PUTRAJAYA: More than 20,000 tourism operators registered under the Tourism Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) will be able to put in their applications for 2022 special assistance with an allocation of RM85 million from today until March 15. Companies operating Travel Operating Business and Travel (TOBTAB) and Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) would be paid […]
Festival vital to nurture interest in Gendang Melayu
KUCHING: Festival Gendang Sarawak is an important platform to highlight and promote the heritage of bergendang, bermukun and bertandak. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the event is very meaningful as it is part of art and culture passed down from one generation to the next among the people […]
1,000 runners expected to join Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run this Saturday
KUCHING: About 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run 2022 that will be happening on February 26. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Dato’ Seri Hajah Nancy Shukri, who will also be participating in the fun run said the event is held in conjunction with the Citrawarna […]
