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 […]

Bau to be a major tourists’ attraction

BAU: Several areas here are set to become prominent tourist attractions in the future. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was important for the locals and their leaders to look after the areas in order to attract visitors. “I do hope that one day, this place will be one […]

Bakun Lake to attract tourists

KUCHING: The state government has plans for Bakun Lake to be turned into a tourist attraction, in addition to becoming a water sports centre in Sarawak. “There is much potential in Bakun. Apart from becoming a preferred venue for water sports, we also hope to showcase it as a tourism gem in Sarawak,” said Deputy […]

Batu Kitang has tourism potential

KUCHING: A Batu Kitang River Tourism Corridor project has been proposed as part of a plan to develop the villages in the Batu Kitang constituency. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she thanked Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang for his commitment in coming up with the proposal and she […]

Iconic tourist spot

KUCHING: The new Sungai Bintangor Bridge at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol here will become another iconic tourist spot, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the bridge will be able to expose tourists to the local traditions and livelihoods in the area which symbolises a part of the state’s cultural heritage. […]

‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ now open

KUCHING: The ‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ at Kampung Matang here is the latest addition to the state’s list of tourist attractions especially for nature and history enthusiasts. The 3.2km trail up the hillside follows the story of Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari who made a scientific discovery on plants and insects during the second White Rajah Charles […]

Jewels of the old town

MUKAH: The old part of town here is still a unique place to behold and experience even for locals and something of a novelty and an attraction for visitors as well as foreign tourists. Located near the mouth of Mukah River leading to the South China Sea, this old town in general is self-sufficient commercially […]

Riverfront beautification project resumes

KUCHING: The riverfront beautification project stretching from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita has resumed following two months or so of lockdown in the city. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the project included a cascading fountain, traditional English tea house, a walkway with railing (from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita […]

In the pipeline or a pipe dream?

I hope that the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign, alongside all marketing and promotional activities we have lined up, will firmly put Malaysia on the map of travellers everywhere and encourage them to choose Malaysia as their holiday destination. – Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi, former Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister The Malaysia Tourism Transformation Plan (MTTP) was […]

RM50,000 for a ‘mountain challenge’

SERIAN: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong want tourism products here to be enhanced and promoted to attract more local and foreign visitors, said. He said Serian had many tourism products such as Danu Lake, KLB Garden and caves which should be developed to the taste of tourists. Manyin, who […]