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Promoting Bak Kut Teh as tourist attraction lauded

KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) welcomes the initiative taken by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to promote Bak Kut Teh as a tourist attraction. SPA noted that it is heartening to see that many of the people from China, who plan to visit their relatives in Malaysia, consider […]

Onus on all stakeholders to draw tourists: Karim

MIRI: The state government believes it can achieve the goal of attracting four million visitors to Sarawak this year. “With the upgrading of infrastructures and facilities at many tourist attractions and completion of the Pan-Borneo Highway, surely tourists will explore Sarawak, including in Miri, seamlessly,” said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri […]

‘Safeguard remaining tourist attractions’

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) member Michael Kong has called on both the federal and state government to safeguard Sarawak’s invaluable tourist attractions. Referring to the recent collapse of the iconic ‘sea stack’ at Bako National Park, Kong, who is also a special assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said this was similar to […]

Minister saddened by collapse of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack

SIBU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is saddened by the loss of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack, particularly from a tourism perspective. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts said the iconic sea stack was instrumental in Bako’s recognition as Sarawak’s first National Park in 1957. “On a personal note, I […]

Abang Jo calls for coordinated federal-state tourism efforts

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged both the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the state Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts to collaborate for the betterment of tourism in Sarawak. Stressing the importance of joint efforts between federal and state ministries, he said: “We […]

Additional federal funding vital for Sarawak tourism, says Snowdan

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for more funding for the ministry to elevate Sarawak into a premier tourist hotspot in Malaysia. Highlighting Sarawak’s vast area and diverse tourism and ecotourism offerings, he stressed that additional funding channelled through the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) […]

Perlis ‘teak orchard’ beckons tourists with new attractions

By Erda Khursyiah Basir PADANG BESAR: Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia, is often overlooked given its location on the Malaysia-Thai border. Also known as Perlis Indera Kayangan, the state has numerous hidden gems and diverse attractions waiting to be explored. From breathtaking natural landscapes to historical sites and cultural treasures, Perlis offers a truly […]

Glass bridge in Da Lat, Vietnam opens

LAM DONG (Vietnam): The Ngan Thong glass bridge connecting Thung Lung Tinh Yeu (Valley of Love) and Mong Mo Hill, two major tourist attractions in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s resort city of  Da Lat, in Vietnam, was opened to the public on August 19 after four years of construction, making it the […]

Potential destination for Chinese tourists

BY JAMES WONG Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep organised a visitation last Thursday (July 6) to showcase the rich history and culture of Bau district to Xing Wei Ping, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China. Among the visited locations were the Twelve Kongsi flagpole holders at Maw San, Old Bau, […]

Sng comes out in support of casino idea

KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is all for the idea of setting up a casino here. He said having a casino may be controversial but a bold move which will spur the state’s tourism and hospitality industry manifolds. “I am coming out in support because of the economic spin-offs and job opportunities that could […]