Chinese arch project nears completion
MUKAH: The Chinese arch project at Jalan Tiong Hua here is nearing completion. Considered to be the first of its kind, it is expected to be a new tourist attraction to this town. New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday (Oct 15) discovered that the main structure of the project, costing RM150,000 had been completed. Mukah Chinese […]
Kapitwood in the making
KAPIT: The Sarawak government wants to turn Kapit into a filming location, and will also air its tourist attractions on Sarawak’s very own television station, TVSarawak (TVS). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said as he was riding from Sibu to Kapit on Sunday, he noticed that the scenery in Kapit was breath-taking. […]
Support for tagang eco-tourism park
SERIAN: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has pledged his full support for the proposed enhancement and development of ‘Tagang’ Eco-tourism Park at Sg Kedup, Kampung Terbat Mawang here. According to him, the establishment of the tourist attraction would be a boon to the socio-economic development of the local community. He […]
Bau to be a major tourists’ attraction
BAU: Several areas here are set to become prominent tourist attractions in the future. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it was important for the locals and their leaders to look after the areas in order to attract visitors. “I do hope that one day, this place will be one […]
Bakun Lake to attract tourists
KUCHING: The state government has plans for Bakun Lake to be turned into a tourist attraction, in addition to becoming a water sports centre in Sarawak. “There is much potential in Bakun. Apart from becoming a preferred venue for water sports, we also hope to showcase it as a tourism gem in Sarawak,” said Deputy […]
Batu Kitang has tourism potential
KUCHING: A Batu Kitang River Tourism Corridor project has been proposed as part of a plan to develop the villages in the Batu Kitang constituency. Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she thanked Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang for his commitment in coming up with the proposal and she […]
Iconic tourist spot
KUCHING: The new Sungai Bintangor Bridge at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol here will become another iconic tourist spot, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the bridge will be able to expose tourists to the local traditions and livelihoods in the area which symbolises a part of the state’s cultural heritage. […]
‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ now open
KUCHING: The ‘Beccari Discovery Trail’ at Kampung Matang here is the latest addition to the state’s list of tourist attractions especially for nature and history enthusiasts. The 3.2km trail up the hillside follows the story of Italian botanist Odoardo Beccari who made a scientific discovery on plants and insects during the second White Rajah Charles […]
Jewels of the old town
MUKAH: The old part of town here is still a unique place to behold and experience even for locals and something of a novelty and an attraction for visitors as well as foreign tourists. Located near the mouth of Mukah River leading to the South China Sea, this old town in general is self-sufficient commercially […]
Riverfront beautification project resumes
KUCHING: The riverfront beautification project stretching from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita has resumed following two months or so of lockdown in the city. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the project included a cascading fountain, traditional English tea house, a walkway with railing (from Kampung Boyan to Fort Margherita […]