Public want special rock formations protected
MIRI: Most of the people here agreed with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebqstian Ting’s suggestion for the relevant authorities to take immediate measures to protect two newly discovered rock formations at Tusan Beach in Bekenu. The rocks, which resembled a small baby horse head drinking water from the sea and a […]
Two new potential tourist attractions at Tusan Beach
MIRI: There are two potential tourist attractions at Tusan Beach, Bekenu — a structure resembling a small baby horse head drinking water from the sea and a lion’s head. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting has urged the relevant authorities to visit the beach immediately and take adequate steps to protect […]
Bau has big potential as tourism attraction
BAU: The district has the potential to become a tourist attraction when Sarawak is ready to open its doors to foreigners, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the lifestyles of the Bidayuhs including their dances, traditional costumes and food could be promoted as products. “That is why […]
New mural on retaining wall
MUKAH: A new mural was created at quite an unfamiliar place here and thanks to four local artists for their effort in producing the impressive artworks. It measures about 2 metres high and 30 metres long, and located at one side of the retaining wall of Jalan Mukah-Balingian. Led by Benedict Peter, the artists painted the […]
Merembeh Caving Park expected to open in Jan
KUCHING: The Merembeh Caving Park in Bau is expected to be opened in the middle of January next year, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said the facilities there were still being developed, such as the Tourism Information Centre, trail and gazebo. “This is a unique tourism product because there are two caves there that […]
Mural and doodle wall a new attraction
MUKAH: The completed mural and doodle art on a 331-metre long concrete perimeter wall at Taman Kala Dana would certainly be a new attraction here. Mukah division Resident Hamiah Bakir said the mural and doodle art has its own value and therefore it has to be appreciated. She said this was because it involved talents, […]
Rimuan waterfall potential to be developed
SERIAN: Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said that he is ready to channel allocations to develop the Rimuan waterfall at Kampung Sangai Empani-Mawang here. He said the waterfall has the potential to become a tourism hotspot here. “I hope the location can be upgraded into a tourist spot that would attract not only the locals but […]
Chinese arch project nears completion
MUKAH: The Chinese arch project at Jalan Tiong Hua here is nearing completion. Considered to be the first of its kind, it is expected to be a new tourist attraction to this town. New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday (Oct 15) discovered that the main structure of the project, costing RM150,000 had been completed. Mukah Chinese […]
Kapitwood in the making
KAPIT: The Sarawak government wants to turn Kapit into a filming location, and will also air its tourist attractions on Sarawak’s very own television station, TVSarawak (TVS). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said as he was riding from Sibu to Kapit on Sunday, he noticed that the scenery in Kapit was breath-taking. […]
Support for tagang eco-tourism park
SERIAN: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has pledged his full support for the proposed enhancement and development of ‘Tagang’ Eco-tourism Park at Sg Kedup, Kampung Terbat Mawang here. According to him, the establishment of the tourist attraction would be a boon to the socio-economic development of the local community. He […]
