Being small-sized no hindrance to Nur Sabrina as scuba diving instructor
KUALA LUMPUR: Being small-sized and only 157 centimetres tall are no hindrance for 25-year-old Nur Sabrina Mohmad Fuad to become a professional scuba diving instructor. What is more, the profession is considered challenging as well as dominated by men and foreigners even though the sport has been popular in Malaysia for a while. Sharing her […]
State intends to boost maritime tourism by allowing visitors to engage in sport fishing, scuba diving
By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: The Sarawak government intends to further boost and promote its marine tourism industry by enabling tourists to engage in sport fishing and scuba diving in the state. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, following the success of the Sarawak Reef Ball Project Phase […]
Scuba diving, snorkelling resume in Miri
MIRI: Scuba diving and snorkelling in Miri resumed on Sunday (Aug 15) after a three-month break following the imposition of the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19. However, diving operators have been reminded to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) under the […]
Serenity below the surface
At every chance she gets, Valenice Tiong loves spending her time below the ocean’s surface. The certified diver admits she is addicted to the calm and serenity under water, plus the excitement and thrills of facing a different environment every time. Living a childhood dream Finding solace underwater, amidst marine life and coral reefs — […]
Staff, guests and contractors must download apps
KUCHING: Tour operators, tour guides, operators of homestays, hotels, adventure and extreme tourism, scuba diving, snorkelling and theme parks (dry parks only) can finally operate starting this Wednesday (June 17). Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced this during a press conference on the daily Covid-19 update held at the Old […]
