Light at the end of the tunnel
State’s tourism sector can weather the storm as long as tourism industry players are gung-ho enough to adapt, innovate, and work together. — Sharzede Salleh Askor. KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted all sectors globally, especially the tourism industry, as borders have closed and people are shirking travel plans due to virus fears. Sarawak […]
‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ tourism campaign a hit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ intra-state tourism campaign is well-received, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister also revealed that he had received a number of requests from West Malaysians, asking to be included as part of the campaign. However, he noted that the campaign would only cater […]
Good for Sarawak tourism
REGULAR FLIGHT SCHEDULES FROM SEPT 1 KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s tourism industry is set to get back on track following the reinstatement of regular flight schedules beginning Sept 1. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the increase in the number of flights from West Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan was expected […]
D’Drift boon to Sarawak’s tourism
KUCHING: DayakDaily’s inaugural D’Drift programme was lauded by Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. During the flag-off ceremony, Abdul Karim said the effort would be a boon to the state’s local eco-tourism industry after being heavily affected by the recent Covid-19 pandemic. He said the media plays a significant role in promoting […]
RM2.25 mln to revive state’s tourism industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has set aside RM2.25 million to revive the state’s tourism industry. Its minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the fund would be used to gradually pick up post Covid-19 through three major incentive measures — Visitors Incentive Package (VIP) with allocation of […]
