5km walkway set to boost tourism in Gedong
KUCHING: The construction of a 5km walkway from Kg Lalang Tengah to the bridge connecting Gedong and Simunjan will add another attraction to Gedong. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who visited the area, said the project could be expanded in stages. “We estimate that construction to be about RM10mil. This […]
Siniawan to have new tourist attraction
KUCHING: The Siniawan Waterfront project, which is expected to be completed in 18 months, is set to be the latest attraction in the area. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the project commenced work on Oct 22 last year, but had to be temporarily halted at the end of last year due to the floods. “Work […]
Medan Niaga Satok: Not so lively but comfortable
KUCHING: The Satok Sunday and wet markets used to be flooded with locals as well as foreign tourists during the weekends. As one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kuching, the markets were the best place to find fresh produce, handicrafts, knick-knacks and many more. Apart from this, its famous eateries, known as ‘benteng’, […]
Public want special rock formations protected
MIRI: Most of the people here agreed with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebqstian Ting’s suggestion for the relevant authorities to take immediate measures to protect two newly discovered rock formations at Tusan Beach in Bekenu. The rocks, which resembled a small baby horse head drinking water from the sea and a […]
Two new potential tourist attractions at Tusan Beach
MIRI: There are two potential tourist attractions at Tusan Beach, Bekenu — a structure resembling a small baby horse head drinking water from the sea and a lion’s head. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting has urged the relevant authorities to visit the beach immediately and take adequate steps to protect […]
Bau has big potential as tourism attraction
BAU: The district has the potential to become a tourist attraction when Sarawak is ready to open its doors to foreigners, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the lifestyles of the Bidayuhs including their dances, traditional costumes and food could be promoted as products. “That is why […]
New mural on retaining wall
MUKAH: A new mural was created at quite an unfamiliar place here and thanks to four local artists for their effort in producing the impressive artworks. It measures about 2 metres high and 30 metres long, and located at one side of the retaining wall of Jalan Mukah-Balingian. Led by Benedict Peter, the artists painted the […]
Merembeh Caving Park expected to open in Jan
KUCHING: The Merembeh Caving Park in Bau is expected to be opened in the middle of January next year, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said the facilities there were still being developed, such as the Tourism Information Centre, trail and gazebo. “This is a unique tourism product because there are two caves there that […]
Mural and doodle wall a new attraction
MUKAH: The completed mural and doodle art on a 331-metre long concrete perimeter wall at Taman Kala Dana would certainly be a new attraction here. Mukah division Resident Hamiah Bakir said the mural and doodle art has its own value and therefore it has to be appreciated. She said this was because it involved talents, […]
Rimuan waterfall potential to be developed
SERIAN: Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben said that he is ready to channel allocations to develop the Rimuan waterfall at Kampung Sangai Empani-Mawang here. He said the waterfall has the potential to become a tourism hotspot here. “I hope the location can be upgraded into a tourist spot that would attract not only the locals but […]