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Can Malaysia Build A Successful Third Airline?
A recent article highlighted calls from the Sarawak government that MASWings be turned into a regional airline, following the steps of two of the country’s bigger airlines, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. MASWings currently offers rural air services in Sarawak and Sabah, but under the proposal the airline would extend its services within the BIMP-EAGA region [...]
German Help Against Illegal Logging in Malaysia
The issue of illegal logging has become quite a hot topic as we grow more aware of environmental issues. Malaysia has always done its best in the fight against illegal logging, which not only destroys the country’s unique rainforests, but also causes a series of environmental problems, including flooding.
A Little Island Called Labuan
Tourism is hot business for Malaysia these days, and everyone is trying their best to get a piece of the action, especially state governments. So it is comes as no surprise that a recent news article highlighted the need for Labuan to create its own identity to compete with other states where tourism is concerned.
What is Miri City Fan?
There will be no prizes for those who get the answer right unfortunately. For those who do not know, Miri City Fan is a ‘unique fan shaped urban civic park’ located in Miri, Sarawak. It is part of the Malaysian Tourism Ministry’s efforts to diversify tourist attractions in the country.
Lutong Bazaar To Become Heritage Site
Malaysia is famous for the uniqueness of its street bazaars, where vendors display goods and products of every colour, shape and size. These bazaars are often frequented not because of their tourist value, but because the products on offer are simply irresistible for bargain hunters. Among the more famous street bazaars in Malaysia are the [...]
Call To Promote Rajang River Eco-adventure
The private sector should play a bigger role in the tourism industry to promote eco-adventure of the Rajang River basin, Pelawan state assemblyman Vincent Goh Chung Siong said. He said Malaysia was recognised globally as one of the leading tourism destinations and the sector was the fifth largest contributor of gross national income but Sibu [...]
Online Booking Not Compulsory For Sarawak Tourism
The Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) will not make it compulsory for members to implement Internet or online booking although this has now become a growing trend in the global tourism industry. Its president Audrey Wan Ullok said connectivity issues should be addressed first before the industry could tap into the online market seriously.
Sarawak To Stage 2011 Wakeboard World Cup
Sarawak has won the bid to stage the 2011 Wakeboard World Cup Stop this year, beating high powered bidders including Barbados, Croatia, Colombia, Singapore and China. Assistant Minister of Tourism Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the state secured the rights from the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) to host the World Cup Stop at the [...]
Airline Needed For Sabah and Sarawak
It would be good news if Sabah and Sarawak got a new regional airline. In making the call, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the new airline was vital and could concentrate on meeting the increasing demand of passengers flying from Sabah and Sarawak to various domestic and international destinations.
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