KAPIT: A local entrepreneur in Song, Handry Salang, has received a special allocation of RM10,000 to expand his egg-laying poultry business. The grant, provided by Ambrose Abong Bugek, the political secretary to the Works Minister, aims to support Handry in increasing the number of egg-laying hens, constructing a new coop,
KUCHING: With Visit Malaysia 2026 just a year away, Sarawak’s tourism sector is poised for a significant boost, with projected tourism receipts expected to reach RM12.73 billion in 2025 and RM13.12 billion in 2026. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this
KUCHING: Sarawak’s growing medical tourism sector is attracting both patients and skilled medical professionals, much like ‘ants drawn to sugar’, as the state continues expanding its private healthcare facilities. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah asserted that the establishment of new private hospitals
KUCHING: The annual D’Drift 2025 adventure programme, organised by DayakDaily, is back with the theme “The Homestay Odyssey.” This year’s focus is on exploring the uniqueness of homestays in Sarawak, while enhancing community involvement and supporting rural tourism. The 10-day expedition will cover homestays in the central and southern regions
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will review concerns regarding the conversion of the Kuching Old Courthouse’s front yard into a parking space, following complaints from the Sarawak Tourist Guides Association. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah acknowledged that the historical site, once home to
KUCHING: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA), which has been entrusted with managing Borneo Highlands, must take swift action to develop the area instead of making excuses. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that the tourism industry requires proactive efforts and
KUCHING: Sarawak has kicked off 2025 with a remarkable boost in tourist arrivals, recording a total of 400,531 visitors in January. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this figure represents a substantial increase of 13.47 per cent compared to January 2024,
KUCHING: A total of 250 exciting events have been organised and included in the Sarawak tourism calendar, aiming to achieve the target of attracting five million tourists this year. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah added that his ministry has also successfully sponsored
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the highest number of sporting events at the 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, with 18 sports currently agreed upon, says Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the official opening ceremony of the 2027 SEA Games will
KUCHING: The inclusion of representatives from Sabah and Sarawak in the newly established Malaysia Media Council will ensure a more balanced and comprehensive approach in addressing the challenges faced by media professionals across the nation. Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) president Ronnie Teo Teck Wei said the diverse composition of