UNESCO position a boon for country
SADONG JAYA: Malaysia’s position as an elected member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has elevated the country to another level in the global scene. According to Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, it is an honour for the country to be elected as a member […]
Nancy leaves GE15 candidacy to GPS leadership
SIMUNJAN: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is leaving it to the top leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to decide whether she should defend her seat in the 15th General Election (GE15). She said all candidates were subject to the decision of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is […]
Citrawarna expects RM200,000 for handcrafts sales
KUCHING: The four-day Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is expected to achieve a total revenue of RM200,000 for handcrafts sales, with more than 50,000 visitors to the carnival. Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said RM162,000 was collected from the handicrafts sales, on the first three days of the event. “For […]
Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022; celebration of Sarawak’s diverse culture and unity
KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is a very meaningful celebration of Sarawak’s diverse culture and unity, which will be held here from today until Sunday. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it provides an avenue to revive socio-economically and to present the state’s distinctive culture, well-preserved heritage, and colourful […]
1,000 runners expected to join Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run this Saturday
KUCHING: About 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the Batang Sadong Bridge Fun Run 2022 that will be happening on February 26. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Dato’ Seri Hajah Nancy Shukri, who will also be participating in the fun run said the event is held in conjunction with the Citrawarna […]
Malaysian Family Sales Programme will be held in Gedong next month
SIMUNJAN: Villagers and residents have responded positively to the Malaysian Family Sales Programme (PJKM), which took place at the Dewan Mesra Simunjan car park. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the programme was held following an increase in the price of goods and it was one of the government’s […]
PBB’s Nancy pays tribute to Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have a leader who is committed to prioritising rapid development in the rural areas in line with the digital economy. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this in a Facebook post yesterday (Jan 13) in conjunction with Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s […]
Pandemic-affected tourism players receive grants
KUCHING: Sarawak tourism players who are badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic received monetary grants from the Malaysian Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) here. It was the second of such incentive given to tourism players following a similar one held in Langkawi on Oct 10. The incentives will be given out in stages to […]
Sarawak to play host to two tourism events
KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) and its Sarawak counterpart will organise two events here. Federal minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the first event would be held on Oct 22 while the second would be held in the second week of December. “The first event is the ‘Meet in Malaysia’ […]
Minister optimistic homestay businesses will recover
MIRI: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri is optimistic homestay businesses in Sarawak will recover gradually now that restrictions on travel have ended. She pointed out that now was the best time for homestay operators to promote their products to tourists. “They can utilise the natural environment in promoting their homestay, be […]