Bali to deport man for dancing naked at sacred mountain
DENPASAR, Indonesia: A Canadian actor and self-proclaimed wellness guru is facing deportation from Indonesia’s Bali island after a video of him dancing naked at a sacred mountain went viral. Jeffrey Craigen posted a video of himself doing the Haka — a ceremonial dance in New Zealand’s Maori culture — while nude on top of Mount […]
Azizul makes provision of basic infrastructure top priority
LUNDU: Lundu and Sematan hold out much tourism potential but basic infrastructure must first be in place to realise this long term goal. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan has therefore taken it upon himself to make it a priority. “As an elected representative, my priority is all of you and as long as the […]
Tourism revs up with more arrivals, higher revenue
KUCHING: Visitor arrivals in Sarawak have increased by 593.20 per cent for the first three months of this year. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Sebastian Ting said arrivals increased to 229,678 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. “This is a wonderful increase and on average, there are at […]
Act quickly to draw tourists to Sarawak again
Since the COVID-19 lockdown, there were no tourists at all visiting Kuching City and all parts of Sarawak. Those in the travel industry were hit hard during those times, but thankfully, the sunshine after the rain has come. On April 1, the nation’s borders have reopened to local and international travellers, the airports are abuzz […]
Tough going for rural tourism players
KUCHING:Tourism players in the rural areas are still finding it hard to bounce back as they are experiencing very poor patronage at their business premises and outlets. Kampung Annah Rais Longhouse in Padawan is among those badly affected. After closing its doors to visitors for about two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bidayuh […]
Dr Jerip: Boutique airline could boost state’s tourism industry
SPAOH: The Sarawak government’s plan to set up its own boutique airline will further boost its tourism industry, state Assistant Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil believes. “We already have Hornbill Skyways, which is complete with a commercial flight licence. “But what (Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri) Abang Johari (Tun Openg) has planned will […]
Tourism players applaud initiatives to revive industry
BINTULU: Tourism industry players here welcome the government’s initiative to help the industry which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Bintulu Tourism Movers Association chairman Ismawi Ishak said the initiatives announced in the federal Budget 2022 would provide relief to industry players especially hotels and tourism operators. He noted the government’s attention in the […]
Nancy wants to promote Lusong Laku to the world
BELAGA: Lusong Laku, a place in the Belaga district, is not known to many outsiders. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is, however, confident that it will attract many tourists if it is promoted. “Many interesting places in Lusong Laku are not heard of. For example, the Wong Pejik Waterfall which […]
Minister praises beauty of Lusong Laku
BELAGA: It is hoped that the beauty of Lusong Laku will attract investors to build resorts and other tourist facilities in the area in the near future. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who expressed this wish, also hoped the traditional way of life, culture and arts of the local […]
Tasik Biru Resort City to change Bau landscape
BAU: Tasik Biru Resort City will become a new landmark in Bau District, says Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. “This will change the landscape of Bau. I believe after the completion of the resort; other areas will be impacted by this development as well.” He added that other areas would follow suit, becoming […]
