Let retirees and university students become tourist guides in Sarawak, says Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Sarawak may be looking at the feasibility of getting retirees and university students to become tourist guides in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it is common to see pensioners or university students working as tourist guides overseas. “Personally, I see we should... Read More

Sarawak News

October 27, 2022

Sibu Central Market needs rebranding to draw more visitors

SIBU: Sibu Central Market needs to undergo a transformation to attract more visitors, says Clarence Ting Ing Horh. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman said the iconic market seemed to get fewer visitors now that people had more alternative places to shop. The alternative places, he noted, were supermarkets that offered cheaper vegetables and fruits.... Read More

Sarawak News

September 23, 2022

Sarawak seeks to draw more tourists from India

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to further grow its tourism industry, with more tourist arrivals from India as one of its focus. Sarawak Tourism Board chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor pointed out that India ranked number four in the state’s tourism market list. “It is a journey for Sarawak, the Indian market is a significant market... Read More

Sarawak News

September 2, 2022

Empower community to develop tourist attractions

KUCHING: Tourism officials and stakeholders are urged to jointly work with members of the community in efforts to allow them to take a greater role in safeguarding and developing their areas into tourist attractions. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said in order to revitalise any host... Read More

Lifestyle, Top 2, Travel & Food

September 2, 2022

Sarawak on aggressive tourist-wooing mission

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to woo Malayans with its eye-catching booth featuring Sarawak’s famous street art murals incorporating elements of culture, heritage, people and nature at MATTA Fair 2022 in Kuala Lumpur this week. The creative and colourful mural paintings shown at the fair from Sept 2-4 each carries a different theme and message of... Read More

Sarawak News, Top 2

August 30, 2022

Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau

Serenely located at the foothills of Mount Serembu and built among the lush green jungle, the Serembu Eco Park in Siniawan is one of the latest additions to the list of tourist attractions in the Bau district. Located about 28km from Kuching, it features unique accommodations, a floating restaurant and a wooden bar that all... Read More

Environment, Lifestyle, Travel & Food

August 17, 2022

Government to develop Usun Apau as tourist attraction

KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to develop Usun Apau in Ulu Baram, Miri. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is a waterfall in Usun Apau similar to the Niagara Falls in Canada. “There is one area called Usun Apau that we have not developed. The waterfall there is beautiful, very nice,... Read More

Sarawak News

August 6, 2022

Explore Sarawak’s hidden jewels

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to continue to explore the state’s own backyard which are of tourist attractions within the state. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there are still many hidden jewels that have yet to be explored in the state. “There are so many that Sarawak... Read More

Sarawak News

August 4, 2022

Premier has soft spot for new Limbang Museum

LIMBANG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg feels a close affinity to the new RM6.39 mln Limbang Museum. “I was born here and today I am 72 years old. I can see Limbang has developed and am proud to see another museum built for the folk here. “Artifacts have been collected and... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

July 23, 2022

Heritage trail to be developed in Sibu, will be a boon to town’s heritage

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & AMYRA VARKISA SIBU: A heritage trail for Sibu Town will be developed to boost the tourism sector here, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He had asked the State Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts to implement it. “The heritage trail for Sibu is a... Read More

Sarawak News, Top Story

Let retirees and university students become tourist guides in Sarawak, says Abdul Karim

Sibu Central Market needs rebranding to draw more visitors

Sarawak seeks to draw more tourists from India

Empower community to develop tourist attractions

Sarawak on aggressive tourist-wooing mission

Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau

Government to develop Usun Apau as tourist attraction

Explore Sarawak’s hidden jewels

Premier has soft spot for new Limbang Museum

Heritage trail to be developed in Sibu, will be a boon to town’s heritage

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