Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit has suggested ways to make the Rajang a top tourist attraction, saying the potential of the country’s longest river, at 640km, had yet to be fully exploited. Urging local tourism industry players to be more creative, he said the Rajang could be tied up with the Empurau [...]
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Kenyah Ethnic Group Can Lose Their Identity
The Kenyah, one of the ethnic groups under the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, is on the brink of losing their identity if no concrete steps were taken to preserve them. Sarawak National Kenyah Association (PKKS) adviser Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan today said the group now faced greater challenges to keep up with other more [...]
‘Commercialize’ Local Festivals To Generate Income For Locals
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.
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, [...]
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.