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Sarawak tourism soars with RM4.97 billion in 6 months

KUCHING: Sarawak’s tourism industry is making a comeback after the impact of COVID-19, having earned about RM4.97 billion from tourism between January and June this year. During this time, approximately 1.9 million tourists visited Sarawak, which is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman […]

Lingga Festival rebranded to ensure tourism calendar inclusion

LINGGA: The rebranding of Lingga Festival to Lingga Regatta is important to ensure inclusion into the Sarawak tourism calendar. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said the Lingga Festival (now Lingga Regatta) was one of the annual events to introduce the district to folk from other divisions and districts. “This year, the Lingga Festival has […]

Sarawak tourism promotion to focus on ecotourism, aims to develop 30 management plans by 2030

KUCHING: Ecotourism will be the focus of Sarawak’s tourism promotion as identified in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah with this, his ministry is currently working closely with Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in promoting ecotourism products such as Sarawak Delta Geopark, […]

Abdul Karim: Ministry aims to achieve 3 million visitor arrivals in 2023

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has set its sight on achieving a target of three million visitor arrivals to Sarawak next year. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said with the goal, the ministry aims to generate about RM7.25 billion in tourism receipts. “Based on performance and trends […]

Sibu looks towards base jumping to boost tourism

SIBU: Sibu Resident Wong Hee Sieng is hoping that the Sibu International Base Jump (SIBJ) event will help boost the town’s economy, particularly the tourism industry. He appealed to sponsors to come forward and support the event as the state government has marked it as one of Sarawak tourism events. “This year after a two-year […]

Vaccinated Travel Lane with Brunei will revive Sarawak tourism

KUCHING: The implementation of a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) with Brunei will be able to revive the tourism industry in Sarawak and boost the economy especially in Miri, Limbang, and Lawas which border Brunei. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob pointed out that the government was actively carrying out various initiatives to assist sectors […]

Integrity will give civil servants better image: Karim

KUCHING: All ministries and agencies in Sarawak are demonstrating a serious commitment to ensuring strong corporate governance to fight against corruption and push the integrity agenda forward. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Tourism Board’s (STB) core values, E.P.I.C which stands for Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity […]

High hopes for local tourism, arts and culture industries

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hopes the Kenyalang Tourism Booster 2021 programme will inspire its participants to take up the challenge to jointly develop the tourism, arts and culture industries in Sarawak.  “I also hope that the programme will inspire you all to venture into the digital and hybrid […]