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Floating market to be launched soon

MUKAH: The Sungai Tellian floating market proposed as part of XtraTourism under the new development initiative, MukahXtra, is expected to be launched at the end of this year. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnoh Balo hoped that the project would help in sustaining Mukah division in the tourism sector. The proposed floating market will help in protecting the […]

Work together for tourism sector

MUKAH: All parties in the tourism industry need to cooperate to make Mukah division a popular tourist destination. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said this year was very challenging to the tourism industry in Sarawak and throughout the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of that, he said the people have to look forward […]

Kiosk to enhance Kuching’s tourism

KUCHING: Kuching City Mosque now provides a digital information kiosk to allow visitors to access information on attractions in the city. Launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the kiosk was part of an initiative under the Kampung Heritage Trail project spearheaded by the state government to conserve heritage sites. […]

Tourism players lose RM368 million

KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted various tourism industry players in Sarawak, with total losses amounting to RM368mln. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said among the affected sectors were travel and tour agencies, with RM108mln in losses. He added the virus also impacted 1,728 employees including 216 licensed travel […]

Country’s tourism industry dips into the red

KUCHING: Malaysia’s tourism industry slipped into the red as of June 2020, suffering RM45bil in losses compared to the revenue of RM86.14bil last year following the cancellation of the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign due to the Covid19 pandemic. Tourism, Art and Culture Ministry (Motac) revealed the painful reversal in the tourism sector, which contributes 15 […]

A tourist attraction in the making

KUCHING OLD BAZAAR KUCHING: Efforts to rejuvenate the Kuching Old Bazaar here through a cultural mapping and tourism promotion programme will transform it into an excellent heritage tourism product. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the idea was first mooted and presented to the ministry by the Kuching Old Market […]

Increasing our marine resources

KUCHING: The Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department on Wednesday released over 5,000 seabass fry at Telaga Air waters as part of efforts to increase marine resources in the area. Its director Bohari Leng said the mangrove swamp ecosystem and good water quality in the area were suitable for breeding the fish species. In addition to increasing […]

Tourism: RM45b losses due to Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The country’s tourism sector is estimated to suffer losses amounting to RM45 billion this year as a result of the closure of the country’s borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that of the total, the international tourism segment was projected to […]

Sarawak tourism reopens at slow pace

KUCHING: The reopening of Sarawak’s tourism sector began at a slow pace on Wednesday as a number of outlets appeared to have not completely opened or were still under restrictions. Except for hotels and restaurants, other sectors including national parks were still closed while those allowed to resume operations are under strict standard operating procedures […]

Relief for tourism industry players

MIRI: The unveiling of the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) on Friday by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to help jumpstart the country’s economy was lauded by tourism industry players. Penjana comprises 40 initiatives to help accelerate the development of the national economy post Covid-19. An inbound tour operator for the northern region, including […]