Local festivals should undergo ‘a little bit of commercialization’ to generate income for the locals, especially players in the tourism industry, said Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan.
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Sibu To Bake Its Way To Promote Local Tourism
Sibu intends to bake its way to further promote the local tourism industry.
Plans are underway to come up with its very own biscuits, cakes and puffs in the shape of a swan which signifies the town symbol.
Rainforest Food Festival Alongside RWMF Next Year
The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will add a new element to the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) here next year in the form of the Rainforest Food Festival.
Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said the RWMF, which had grown after 13 years and captured the hearts of many music professionals and enthusiasts, needed [...]
Telaga Air Esplanade To Emerge As Eco-Tourism Centre
The RM9.2 million Telaga Air Esplanade, which was completed in April, will emerge as the state’s new eco-tourism centre.
This is because the esplanade, which is near to the Tanah Bencah National Park, one of the national park gazetted by the Unesco, is surrounded by natural infrastructure like beautiful island and beaches.
13th Rainforest World Music Festival On July 9-11
The 13th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF 2010) will be held on July 9-11 at the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum at the foot of Mt Santubong where the traditional habitats of Sarawak’s major ethic groups have been lovingly reproduced.
Malaysians’ Hospitality Makes PATA Meeting A Success
Malaysians’ hospitality, particularly the people of Sarawak, the state government, Tourism Malaysia and related agencies has made the hosting of the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) Annual Meeting here a successful bid, says PATA immediate-past chairman Phonsiri Manoharn.
Preserving Nature Determines Future Success Of Sarawak’s Tourism Industry
Preserving nature in Sarawak will determine the future success of the state’s tourism industry, says Tourism Malaysia director-general, Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab.
Fifth Jazz Fest Eyes RM10 Million In Tourism Revenue
The Fifth Miri International Jazz Festival (MIJF), which will be held here on May 14 and 15, is expected to generate RM10 million in tourism revenue, said Sarawak Tourism and Heritage Minister, Tan Sri Dr George Chan.
Higher Turnout Expected At 5th Miri Jazz Fest
This year’s Miri International Jazz Festival (MIJF) to be held at a leading beachside hotel here on May 14 and 15 targets to draw 8,000 music lovers.
Exciting Borneo Package Through Three-region Collaboration
Tourism players in Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei have a ‘goldmine’ in their hands.
Since the two Malaysian states and Brunei possessed distinct products, they could work together to promote a comprehensive Borneo tour package, said Sarawak Tourism and Heritage Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan.