DUBAI, 7th JAN 2022 – To further strengthen Sarawak’s presence in the Middle East, YB Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and his accompanying delegation met with Issam Kasim, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Among the topics discussed during the meeting were topics of ...

KUCHING, 10th December 2021 – Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) today announced the winners of its’ inaugural Photography and Videography competition in collaboration with Sarawak Photo-Art Society (SPAS) with the theme “Sarawak: A Journey Awaits”. Hu Toh Kai was the overall champion for photography with his entry, “Dragon Dancing in Siniawan”. Hu’s snapshot of Chap Goh Meh being celebrated in Siniawan Old Town, which featured a vibrant red ...

KUCHING, 2 December 2021 Sarawak added another milestone to its tourism journey today by welcoming Malaysia Airlines’ inaugural direct flight (MH2721) from Penang to Kuching at the Kuching International Airport (KIA). This momentous event was witnessed by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) Sarawak Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Head of Sales Roslan Ismail and MAS top officials, as well as MTAC Perm...

KUCHING, 25th November 2021 – Kuching has just been added into the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The capital city of Sarawak was one of 49 new cities that were added into the UCCN, which was created back in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. Currently covering seven...

Rainforest World Music Festival & Borneo Jazz Festival named as the ‘One to Watch’ by WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2021 KUCHING – The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) virtual experiences organised by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), was recently named as the ‘One to Watch’ by WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2021. Open to four regions (Africa, India, Latin America and the Rest of the World), the awards...