Push for Sibu as culture-rich tourist destination.
SIBU: The local community and tourism operators are urged to work together to repackage Sibu as a culturally rich tourist destination. In making this call, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the community must bring out the best of Sibu’s characteristics. Tiong, who is also the Bintulu Member of […]
Spain deploys drones to protect beaches from climate change
BARCELONA (Spain): Drones are being deployed in parts of Spain to protect the country’s beaches from the impact of climate change. As a major global tourist destination, Spain’s beaches represent some of its most important assets. To help preserve them, drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and multispectral sensors are now being used to monitor sand […]
Sibu tops list of affordable tourist spots
KUCHING: Sibu has been listed as the most affordable tourist destination in Malaysia, according to Agoda. The digital travel platform revealed that Sibu is where travelers can enjoy competitive room rates this month, with an average room rate of RM136. “With many across Asia and Australia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the […]
We’re not stopping tourists from shopping; my statement misunderstood: Tiong
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MoTAC) has never stopped travel agencies from bringing foreign tourists to any mall or shopping area in the country. On the contrary, Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said his ministry strongly encourages tourists to purchase, especially Malaysia-made products, including handicrafts. Foreign tourists are free to shop […]
Businesses picking up in Bau, more jobs taken up in district says rep
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BAU: Businesses here has seen an increase of 30 per cent in performance with growing employment rate, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. With the chain of businesses doing well, the Tasik Biru assemblyman stated that there are more people taking jobs in the district. He said this enables […]
Excited by the malls and food in Kuching
KUCHING: Two Vietnamese women, Van and Duc, who are currently on an official visit here, think Kuching City has some of the best malls and eating places in this part of the world. Van, 44, and her friend, Duc, 31, are here for five days to represent Vietnam at the 23rd Meeting of ASEAN Sub-Committee on […]
Council chief seeks funds to improve facilities
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang said facilities in tourist areas here should be improved to provide more comfortable access to visitors. “Coming into the Kampung Git area, the road is very narrow,” he said, adding, “I hope that the access to Kampung Annah Rais, Temurang, Danu and other villages could be […]
Newsmen hold photo contest to promote Miri
MIRI: Journalists here have organised a photography competition to do their bit in the promotion of Miri as a tourist city. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, who lauded the effort, said the Sayangi Miri Chinese New Year Photography Competition 2022 would help promote the city. “As we celebrate Chinese New Year, […]
Housing development master plan for Batu Kawah
KUCHING: A housing development master plan is in the pipeline for Batu Kawah, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, while acknowledging that the constituency was growing rapidly. “We have a master plan for Batu Kawah, and the development will be towards Bau, which is going to be another tourist destination and links […]
India Street empty and quiet
KUCHING: India Street, once bustling with locals and tourists, is now almost empty and quiet because of the Covid-19 pandemic. One of Kuching’s oldest streets, it used to be a haven for shoppers looking for affordable merchandise, mostly textiles and fabrics, as well as a tourist hotspot. Businesswoman Aleesya Mohd Zainal said that since the Covid-19 […]
