GPS has proven capability
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government has proven its capability in continuing the infrastructure development projects that were cancelled by the previous federal government. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri noted that during the 22 months Pakatan Harapan (PH) was the federal government, many projects were cancelled but the Sarawak […]
State has received RM5 mln in tourism tax revenue
KUCHING: The tourism tax revenue for 2019 worth RM5 million has already been channelled to the Sarawak government. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the federal government had distributed the 50 percent tourism tax revenue amounting to more than RM5 million to the state. “Sarawak received about RM5 million plus while […]
Batu Kitang has tourism potential
KUCHING: A Batu Kitang River Tourism Corridor project has been proposed as part of a plan to develop the villages in the Batu Kitang constituency. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she thanked Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang for his commitment in coming up with the proposal and she […]
MP helps storm victims
KUCHING: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has come to the aid of recent storm victims in Kampung Hijrah, Simunjan. Nancy said she was in Kuala Lumpur when she received the news about the storm that hit her constituency, Batang Sadong, a few days ago. “As a result of the storm, several houses were […]
Travel bubbles SOPs ready next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) expects to complete the guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the proposed travel bubbles with selected countries by next week. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said they would then be submitted for evaluation by the National Security Council (NSC). “Motac has been tasked […]
Very few women in politics
KUCHING: The number of women involved in politics is still very low despite, says Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Women vice-chief Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri. The Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture minister said women in politics, particularly in Sarawak, were very few although the percentage of those holding high posts had increased. “Women MPs and members […]
Niche tourism to lure foreign tourists
KUALA LUMPUR: In attracting international travellers amid the recurring Covid-19 infections, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is eyeing to tap into green zone destinations with niche tourism attractions. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry would look at various safe places, especially islands with the potential to be green zone […]
Minister denies derogatory statement
KUCHING: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri denies making a derogatory statement which has gone viral in social media. She said that she never uttered “Bumiputera will steal if not helped by the government” which went viral in Facebook and WhatsApp Group. “The allegation is very unwise since I, as a […]
Motac, hotels to work on tourism packages
KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) plans to organise tourism stimulus packages with hotel industry players to encourage people to travel. “Motac will bear some of the costs,” Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri told reporters during a casual dinner with the media at Rock Road Seafood, […]
‘Be prepared for election’
ASAJAYA: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) elected representatives need to be prepared for the coming 12th state election even though it is not known when it would take place, said Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said as they prepare for election, it is also important to ensure the people continue to enjoy […]
