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 […]
Nancy wants to put Lundu on world map
LUNDU: The International Friendship Pathway event, which took place on Today (Nov 17), is the first step towards putting Lundu’s name on the global map. Caretaker Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said more would be done to promote Lundu. The event, part of the 25th Miss Tourism International World Final […]
State upbeat on generating RM3.2b in tourism receipts
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak is optimistic it will receive more than 1.2 million visitors and generate RM3.2 billion in tourism receipts this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has introduced various […]
Popular Bintang P. Ramlee singing contest this Saturday
KUCHING: Bintang P. Ramlee, a popular singing competition and a tribute to legendary Malaysian singer and actor, the late Tan Sri P.Ramlee, is making a comeback. Themed Malam Seribu Bintang, the competition is scheduled to be held this Saturday (Oct 22) at 9pm at Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing […]
Equip self with digital knowledge to drive progress in Bau
BAU: Students especially in Bau must equip themselves with knowledge and skills relating to digital innovation which is in line with the development of borderless digital world. In making this call, Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that with digital innovation, the people of Bau will be able to […]
Daro Festival set for tourism calendar
DARO: The iconic Daro Festival is expected to be included in the Sarawak Tourism Calendar. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this would become a reality if no obstacles get in the way. “My ministry will channel the allocation, and this will involve district office, district officers […]
Tebakang the next tourism hotspot?
SERIAN: Tebakang, a small township here may well become a new tourism hotspot, much like Siniawan in Bau. It has been billed as having the potential to host cultural events and festivals, apart from stalls and shops set up for nightly business. Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem pointed out that he wants […]
Friendship cities on the card
KUCHING: Kuching South City (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and China’s Consul-General Xing Weiping discussed the possibility of establishing friendship cities between Kuching and China. Wee said the discussion revolved around the ability to share Sarawak’s and China’s cultures in their efforts to boost tourism and business potentials. “As China is one of the […]
Sarawak govt committed to cultural heritage tourism recovery
MIRI: The Sarawak government is helping heritage, tourism, arts and culture industry to recover from the Covid-19 impact through the Heritage, Culture and Arts Facilities Fund. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew disclosed that the fund was established to encourage and to ensure the continuity of heritage, […]
Tourism Malaysia aims to attract over two million travellers
KUCHING: Targeting to attract more than two million international tourists this year, Tourism Malaysia, the promotional board under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), will embark on a continuous effort to showcase the country’s unique blend of ‘Truly Asia’ heritage to the Middle East and the world. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk […]
