KUCHING: Treat all foreign tourists like gold, and they will swarm our shores in their millions, says Datuk Peter Minos. The Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman said that like Indonesia, Malaysia has a number of attractive tourist spots and that tourism players can learn from from the Indonesians. “Bali
KUCHING: Now that it’s that time of the year again, families and friends are planning festive get-togethers as Christmas trees are put up almost everywhere to add gaiety to the celebration. It’s the season to be joyful! And, after not being able to celebrate Christmas together for two years, there
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open has urged the people to be cautious throughout the rainy season, particularly during these three months. He advised those living near flood prone areas to always heed the instructions of the authorities. As the state most often experiences the monsoon
KUCHING: The flood in Kampung Sungai Bedaun demonstrates the need for a coordinated water flow system and more organised drainage. This was pointed out by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at a press conference after visiting the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Kampung Bedaun today (Dec
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a more than 900 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from January to November this year, compared to the same period last year. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor stated that the state received more than 1.6 million visitors, surpassing the board’s target
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has pledged to develop the state into positioning towards a world-leading ecotourism destination next year. Its chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor said the industry is currently undergoing a recovery stage to prepare for 2023 which is in line with the third phase of
IN 2022, a number of tourism-related events were held across the state, which made Sarawak appear to be very lively. From music to art, the organisation of related festivals has drawn many festival-goers from within and outside the country, resulting in a surge in the number of tourists visiting Sarawak.
KUCHING: An annual Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) inspection of a palm oil mill in Lundu had led to a restriction on the acquisition of fresh fruit bunches (FFB). According to the Plantation and Commodities Ministry the Sampadi Palm Oil Mill, owned by FGV Palm Industries Sdn Bhd
KUCHING: Is Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is in danger of losing its independence now that it is among the signatories to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise the federal unity government? The question, according to Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, does not arise at all as the MoU is
WINTER wonderlands featuring Santa, cute animals, Christmas trees and other decorations have popped up in malls throughout Kuching as the most wonderful time of the year draws near. The buying frenzy has increased as Christmas approaches, indicating that consumer confidence has recovered following the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
