Singaporean entrepreneurs on networking trip
KUCHING: A group of 52 entrepreneurs from Singapore arrived here on yesterday night (Feb 20) for a three-day business trip. Accompanying them was Sarawak Trade and Tourism Co Pte Ltd (STATOS) chief executive officer Chew Chang Quan, and he said the purpose of the trip was to further strengthen ties between Sarawak and Singapore. “For […]
Sarawak pineapple export trial underway
KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) announced that the first sample batch of 300 Sarawak pineapples arrived in Singapore this week and is on its way to local traders for market testing. Chief executive officer of STATOS Chew Chang Guan said that Singapore’s demand for fresh food remains robust and this first […]
Singapore-Sibu flights to boost Sarawak economy
SIBU: Pasar Sentral Sibu (PSS) is expected to draw more foreign tourists following the launch of Sibu-Singapore flights recently. Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek said the direct route from Singapore to Sibu will boost the operations of the market, which has been affected in the past months. “We hope that the Singapore Sarawak Trade […]
Wooing Indonesians as medical, education tourists
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to attract more Indonesians for medical and education tourism. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is by leveraging on the availability of private medical clinics and hospitals as well as private higher learning institutions such as Curtin University, Swinburne University, Limkokwing University, UCSI University, and University Technology of […]
Sovereign Fund great way to save: SUPP
KUCHING: Most Sarawakians will agree that the setting up of a Sovereign Wealth Future Fund is a great way of saving for the future generation, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan Chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. “The initial set-up fund of RM8 billion is commendable (which is about RM3,300 per population of 2.4 mil) […]
Sarawak Fair to promote trade and tourism
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and TANIA MATU KUCHING: The upcoming Sarawak Fair 2022 in Singapore will promote the state as both an investment and tourism destination to generate sustained interest in its products and services. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the fair organised by the Sarawak Trade, Investment and Tourism Office Singapore […]
Singapore agents to touch base with Sarawak
KUCHING: Seven Singapore-based travel agents have been hand-picked by the Sarawak Trade Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) and Sarawak Tourism Board (STB)for their first post-pandemic travel agent familiarisation tour. The tour, which runs for four days from Sept 29 to Oct 2 is designed to highlight the experiences that directly appeal to the Singapore market, as […]
Singaporeans keen to explore diving experience in Sarawak
KUCHING: Singapore’s diving community are keen in exploring unique dive experiences offered in Sarawak. According to the statement by STATOS, this can be seen when the first day crowds of Asia Dive Expo 2022 are showing keen interest at its exhibition stand. It stated that the team has partnered with Miri-based Co.Co Dive and Miri […]
Early promotions for Borneo Cultural Festival
SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2023 will be held for 15 days starting from July 14 to July 2 Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council would be sending invitations for participation to foreign countries early. “We will be sending out the invitations after the BCF 2023 organising committee […]
Showcasing Sibu Raiders in Singapore
SIBU: The 48 hours Sibu Raiders mini film will be showcased in Singapore, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang revealed that he suggested the mini film be showcased in Singapore during his recent visit with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to the […]
