Tourism thrives as fastest growing economic sector
MIRI: Sarawak’s tourism sector has continued to develop as one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world apart from Malaysia. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said this reflected the importance of tourism for Sarawak’s economy. “Sarawak tourism industry in 2019 recorded an increase of […]
Ministry out to enhance homestay tourism sector
BINTULU: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Arts is committed to improving the homestay tourism sector, particularly in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that this effort will involve engaging rural communities in longhouses and villages. As such, he stressed the importance of cleanliness to all participants of the homestay programme. “In terms […]
Kenyalang Tourism Booster empowers local communities, boosts tourism
SIBU: The Kenyalang Tourism Booster (KTB) is a platform aimed at empowering the local community and boosting the tourism sector in Sarawak. Innovative Youth Cooperative Sarawak Berhad (Kobis) chairman Zaiwin Kassim said KTB plays a crucial role in empowering local leaders, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), especially youth. “KTB is organised in collaboration between Kobis and the […]
Change business events from having tourism impact to securing capital
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for a shift in the way business events are being hosted in Sarawak. He said the traditional narrative is that business events create tourism impact; therefore, through them, international delegates will come and spend their money in Sarawak. “Therefore, we must change our old narrative […]
Sarawak tourism on an upward trajectory
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: The tourism sector in Sarawak is now growing rapidly with various international level programmes held in recent times, says Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Following the heavy impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s tourism sector, he said these events are giving a […]
Keep on backing tourism sector, people told
KUCHING: Malaysians are urged to continue supporting the tourism sector. In saying this, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said her ministry is going to prepare for the possibilities of the economic slowdown in Malaysia, in the coming new year of 2023. “We understand that this is global, it doesn’t […]
MATTA Fair gives impetus to tourism sector revival
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Fair is a testament to Sarawak’s resilience and is very much aligned with the state’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this will provide global exposure and endless business opportunities in […]
Tourism sector on rebound with more arrivals
SIBU: Sarawak has seen an increase in tourist arrivals during the first six months of this year. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said from January to June this year, visitor arrivals rose to 573,619 compared to 64,767 in the corresponding period last year. It translates to a 785.67 […]
Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year
KUCHING: Under the 2022 State Budget, the Sarawak government will be setting up a Heritage, Arts and Culture Facilitation Fund next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said a sum of RM10 million would be provided for the fund. “This special assistance will assist heritage, arts, and culture organisations and […]
Abdul Karim supports Motac’s efforts on interstate tourism
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed support for the efforts of the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s (Motac), which is looking into the possibility of allowing interstate tourism. “According to the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, this matter is being discussed […]
