Tourism activities to boost livelihood
SEMATAN: Tourism products and activities in Lundu and Sematan is most likely to benefit the locals in terms of livelihood and productivity. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said that this is his goal as an elected representative. Elaborating further, he said tourism products and activities have multiplying effects, particularly in economic development. “Tourism is […]
State SOPs for domestic tourism
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has released a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) for domestic tourism, which has been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Tourism activities, which are allowed from Oct 1 and subjected to compliance of relevant SOP, include accommodation in hotels and homestays, activities at tourism attractions […]
Venture into tourism activities, Gedong folk urged
GEDONG: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the people of Gedong to get involved as homestay, craft, and tour guide operators as these careers provide high income returns while generating new tourism products which could elevate Gedong as a new tourism destination. “There are 46 homestays registered with Motac in Sarawak, with a total of […]
New strategies, stronger collaborations needed to revive tourism industry
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: As this year draws to an end, Malaysian tourism players are looking forward to the implementation of strategies outlined under the National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020-2030 which they hope will drive the industry. They are optimistic of a steady, albeit slow, recovery of tourism activities – which contributed RM240.2 […]
Bako Fest in tourism calendar suggested
KUCHING: Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni has suggested that the annual Bako Fest be included in the Sarawak tourism calendar, which will benefit locals especially in Bako by directly involving them in tourism activities. “The name Bako is already on the lips of tourists from within and outside the country, what with the […]
