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Goal – Sarawak as premier tourism destination

KUCHING: The renaming of the former Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) does not affect the scope and coverage of the ministry which will continue to uphold its vision. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this vision was to ensure […]

Sarawak to host Online DanceSport Championships 2021

KUCHING: Morethan 60 dancers from Sarawak, Sabah and the Philippines are expected to compete in the coming Sarawak Online DanceSport Championships 2021 organised by Sarawak DanceSport Association (SDA) on Dec 5. The dancers will compete in the DanceSport Standard, Latin, and Breaking disciplines and also Classical Ballet and Contemporary events. According to SDA in a […]

Sustainability vital for tourism, travel

KUCHING: Sustainability is a deciding factor for tourists before they visit or attend a business event at a certain destination, said Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) permanent secretary Hii Chang Kee. If Sarawak can prove to others that it is serious in sustainable development, that is a form of branding in itself,” he […]

Sarawak Arts Council will operate as government statutory body next year

KUCHING: Starting Jan 1 next year, the Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) will fully operate as a government statutory body. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that MSS had been parked under the ministry for many years. “Our hope is that it will be able to grow. MSS is a very […]

Slow recovery for tourism industry

SARAWAK’S tourism industry is expected to slowly recover next year with an estimated 1.4 million in visitor arrivals and RM3.5 billion in tourism receipts. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said unlike other economic sectors, the tourism sector which was among the worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, needs a longer period […]

Charting industry post Covid-19

Third Sarawak Tourism Masterplan THE Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) together with Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak have embarked on the Third Sarawak Tourism Masterplan study to chart the way forward for Sarawak’s tourism industry post Covid-19. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, the Masterplan will explore new business […]

Accolades for 47 at ceremony

KUCHING: It was a spellbinding night for 47 state renowned artistes at the Anugerah Seniman Sarawak (Sarawak Artistes Award) 2020 ceremony held at Imperial Hotel here Wednesday evening. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was given the honour to officiate at the event.  Recipients were awarded in seven categories that included […]