Putting Miri on global map via World Tourism Day
MIRI: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has described the World Tourism Day 2023 (WTD) Sarawak as a crucial platform to help boost the state’s tourism sector, especially Miri. In stating this after the opening of the WTD here today, Ting said the event was […]
STATOS calls Singapore investors for trade, tourism
KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office (STATOS) is offering opportunities for investors from Singapore to invest in the state. Its chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Abdul Ghani said that tourism and trade are areas that can catch the interest of investors. “We have lots of opportunities in Sarawak for them to invest in, […]
Kuching Waterfront development projects to enhance tourism activities
KUCHING: The ongoing development projects at Kuching Waterfront are set to enhance tourism activities and provide more recreational and socioeconomic opportunities for both locals and tourists.Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (Utility), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said these projects, including the redevelopment of Pangkalan Sapi, construction of the “Ibu Pertiwiku” flagpole, establishment of […]
Raft safari returns to promote tourism in Selangau
SIBU: The highly anticipated Selangau Raft Safari (SRS) is set to captivate participants on July 29 at Rumah Seli, Ulu Mukah, as part of the Selangau Festival. Organised by the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) in collaboration with Grit Event Management, the event aims to showcase the natural wonders of Selangau and boost tourism in […]
Hotel sets pace in smart tourism initiative
KUCHING: Kuching Park Hotel is now equipped with technological facilities that will offer an interesting experience to customers. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah commended the innovation carried out by the hotel because Malaysia is also focusing on “Smart Tourism” which involves the digitalisation and development of smart, […]
Tiong suggests charter flights to boost tourism
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing urged local airlines to introduce charter flights for international and domestic travel to and fro East Malaysia. He said, AirAsia and other airlines should look into the suggestion because foreign tourists, including from China, like to travel to and make Malaysia a preferred destination. […]
17 areas with tourism potential in Limbang
LIMBANG: About 17 areas in the district have been identified as having potential to be developed as tourist hotspots. The district will thus continue to be developed, especially in its tourism potential so as to draw more tourists here, said Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. Abdul […]
Stop the polemics
KUCHING: A Federal minister has called for an end to the controversy surrounding the appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar as the prime minister’s senior advisor for matters related to economics and finance. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that it is time to let the matter rests and allow Nurul […]
Ministry to also give emphasis to heritage tourism
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has proposed many new products as well as improvement to national parks, public waterfronts and recreational space under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said heritage tourism is another emphasis where many museums and old buildings will first be […]
SRDC pins hopes on adding festivals to tourism calendar
SIBU: Officials at Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) are hoping the four main festivals annually organised by the council will be listed in the state tourism calendar next year. Pesta Selangau, Pesta Sibu Jaya, Pesta Simfoni Batang Rajang and Pesta Durin are deemed to have great potential as tourism products in rural areas and to […]
