Murals to spruce up old buildings into tourist attraction
SIBU: Murals on the walls of old buildings located at Jalan Ramin here will become tourism attractions in Sibu. This was revealed by Assistant Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang Ming Tee at the launch of the murals yesterday. He said he would apply for funds from the Sarawak Ministry […]
Bisaya buffalo race makes a comeback
KUCHING: If the Bisaya Pesta Bebulang or famous Buffalo Race manages to make a comeback after a two-year hiatus then it will be quite a sight to behold – one of the most interesting touristic events that Malaysia has to offer to the tourists. However, Sarawak Bisaya Association president Joseph Blabdoi lamented that the stagings […]
Plan to set up more hawker and trader stalls in Tasik Biru
BAU: Tasik Biru is set to see more hawker and trader stalls to boost the local economy. Its assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Tasik Biru lacked such amenities for a place now considered a booming tourist hotspot. “Tasik Biru now receives a lot of visitors. As more comes in, more businesses are also coming […]
Unique Bidayuh areas to be developed as tourism spots
PADAWAN: Several Bidayuh areas are in the planning to become tourism spots due to their uniqueness and potential in attracting visitors. Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that with basic infrastructures like water, electricity and road connections already available, certain villages can be turn into tourism spots. “Our areas have a lot […]
Tourism plans for Bakun in the works
SUNGAI ASAP: Bakun holds out much potential to be developed as a tourism area over the long term. The area is very vast and under the 12th Malaysia Plan, the state government through the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) has identified several areas to be tourist attractions. “This is a long-term development which will have […]
Homestay operators gear up for discerning travellers
KUCHING: Homestay operators are working on offering a more unique experience to today’s more discerning tourists. Tourists nowadays prefer something innovative, get value for their money and a different but local experience. Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said improvements had therefore be made to the Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme Guideline to […]
Stunning hidden gem Belawai Beach now tourist magnet
BY HASNAH JUSID IN the past, Belawai Beach here was just a hidden beach known only among locals, despite its stunning natural beauty, uniqueness and vast tourism potential, as there was no road connecting Tanjung Manis directly with Sibu. However, exciting changes have taken shape over the past 10 years, with the connecting road between […]
Damai peninsula poised to become major tourist attraction
BY MUHAMMAD AMMAR SHAFIQ HAMZAH KUCHING: The story of Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang is a local myth that encompasses a perfect recipe for a successful modern prime time soap opera or drama. The bitter rivalry and jealousy between the two ‘kayangan’ princesses over the love of a prince became the main theme of the […]
Like River Thames, Sungai Seduan can be a tourist attraction
SIBU: With its beautiful scenery, Sungai Seduan can be developed into a tourist attraction just like River Thames in Cambridge, United Kingdom, said Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee. He pointed this out at the virtual launching of Sibu-level World Rivers Day on Sunday. “River Thames is a small waterway that […]
‘Sayangi Miri’ signboard latest tourist attraction
By Petronella Felix MIRI: The ‘Sayangi Miri’ signboard in the heart of the city here is expected to boost the state’s tourism industry. Sarawak Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting officiated at its launch on Sunday night (Sept 12). “The objective of this project is not only to beautify Miri but also […]