Don’t cancel flights of race participants, Abdul Karim tells airlines
KUCHING: Airlines, especially AirAsia, have been urged not to reschedule or cancel flights for participants in the International Dragon Boat Regatta. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he would monitor the matter closely. “Most participants have booked their tickets, (and) if their flights are rescheduled or […]
33 base jumpers heading for Sibu event
SIBU: A total of 33 base jumpers from Singapore, the United States, Australia and Malaysia will take part in the Sibu International Base Jump (SIBJ) 2022 at Wisma Sanyan here from September 14 to 17. The iconic event, which entered its 12th edition this year, was halted two years ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Sri Aman Museum to display town’s colourful history
KUCHING: The conversion of Sri Aman Rest House into the Sri Aman Museum, for which restoration and upgrading work is currently ongoing, is expected to be completed next year. It is hoped that it can be completed as scheduled to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Peace Declaration of Sri Aman – the peace treaty […]
Attractive prizes offered in Sibu Heritage Photography Contest
SIBU: The Photographic Society of Sibu will organise the Sibu Heritage Photography Contest from September 2 to October 9 in conjunction with its 70th club anniversary, offering attractive prizes for the winners. The contest is open to all Malaysians in three categories namely Landscape, People, and Food which involved their experiences around Sibu town that […]
Mission to preserve historical buildings
SIBU: The state government under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Art is on a mission to preserve historical buildings in Sarawak. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a number of these buildings have been gazetted throughout the state by the Ministry. “Most of them are forts such as in […]
Betong residents join Unity Ride
KUCHING: Some 600 residents of various races and religions took part in the Unity Ride in conjunction with Sarawak 2022 National Day celebration in Betong on Wednesday. The fine weather ensured the smooth running of the 2.4km cycling event starting from the Betong Division Sports Complex to Medan Square which was flagged off by the […]
Sixth adventure challenge in dragon’s lair
KUCHING: The sixth edition of the Sarawak Adventure Challenge (SAC) will be held at Beliong in Asajaya district on Oct 23.It carries the theme ‘The Dragons Challenge’ this year, a reference to the popular temple on the island. The annual event organised by local company, Draco Action Sports and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, […]
Sibu duo as Sarawak’s reps in Bintang P. Ramlee
KUCHING: Two contestants who hail from Sibu will be representing Sarawak in the Bintang P. Ramlee 2022 this Oct. Mohd Firdaus Abu Bakar and Siti Azliyani Jasini were crowned champions in the Bintang P. Ramlee and Era P. Ramlee respectively after competing against six others in their own category during the finals. Their performance in […]
Tourist arrivals from India to Sarawak up by 304pct
KUCHING: Sarawak has seen an increase of visitors from India by 304 per cent from January to July, 2022. “We anticipate more arrivals as we open our borders with relaxed health protocols,” Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah told the media here on Friday (Aug 26). He […]
Call to revive the art of traditional healing
KUCHING: Academicians and researchers should explore the possibility of reviving shamanism and document the original ways practised by elders in order to preserve the traditional knowledge of healing from dying out. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said his ministry is keen to hear researchers and academicians take on […]