Sarawak records 1.1 million tourist arrivals Jan-Sept

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded 1,141,184 tourist arrivals into Sarawak from January to September this year as compared to 92,174 tourist arrivals for the corresponding period in 2021. Tourism Malaysia (Planning) director-general Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said Sarawak is one of the tourist destinations that offers various tourism activities based on eco-tourism, culture, adventure, gastronomy and […]

Sarawak to wait for Agong’s decision

BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP, ALLAN JAY, LEE SHAW WEI and MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said discussions were still ongoing with regards to the political impasse in the country. “We still do not know what is going on but they are discussing the current political situation,” he said, […]

Smooth polling day for GE15

KUCHING: The voting process for the 15th general election (GE15) today went smoothly throughout the entire state of Sarawak. According to the Election Commission (EC) data, there are 1,943,074 registered voters in Sarawak which is an increase of 59.14 per cent compared to the GE14 electoral roll. Sarawakians of all ages especially first-time voters were […]

Sarawak bags Gold Award Destination of the Year

By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak has won the Gold Award Destination of the Year in conjunction with the 6th Annual Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards 2022. The award received by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) was among over 20 awards won by tourism industry players in the state out of more than 100 […]

Sarawak braces for rainy days in the coming week

KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to experience light and heavy rains including thunderstorms throughout Thursday and also in the coming few days. According to the Malaysia Meteorology Department, the whole country will experience rains in a few spots. On Thursday, for Sarawak, Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Bintulu and Miri divisions […]

35pct seats to Sarawak, Sabah fulfils MA63 requirement

KUCHING: The allocation of 35 percent of seats in the Parliament would fulfil the requirement as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. In welcoming the endorsement of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) for the restoration of the ratio of the seats, he said it […]

Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau

Serenely located at the foothills of Mount Serembu and built among the lush green jungle, the Serembu Eco Park in Siniawan is one of the latest additions to the list of tourist attractions in the Bau district. Located about 28km from Kuching, it features unique accommodations, a floating restaurant and a wooden bar that all […]