KUCHING, Aug 17  -- Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) today launched an intra-state tourism campaign known as "Sia Sitok Sarawak" or “Here and There Sarawak” as another effort to boost the sector. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the campaign would allow Sarawakians, as well as residing non-Sarawakians with working permits, to enjoy and experience tourism products in the state at discounted package pric...

KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to reboot its tourism industry with a focus on domestic visitors, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) was currently offering an intra-state tourism campaign and planned to introduce an inter-state package by next month. "It is important for us to instil confidence and allay the fears of travelling within Malaysia as we focus on ...

With the MCO coming to an end, but international travel still way too uncertain, it’s time to explore Malaysia and in particular, Sarawak. Sarawak is unique in so many ways; so much so that even if you’ve been there before, we’re confident our list of beyond-the-usual recommendations will encourage you to make another trip. Whatever you need, Sarawak has a unique way of giving it to you. Whether it’s the thrill of river kayaking in the vir...

With MCO restrictions slowly being lifted, it’s now possible to leave home and travel to all domestic destinations. Do you want to spend hours in a car to visit somewhere that looks and feels the same or take an exciting trip that requires airports, planes and is a unique destination but still at home? Well if you miss the thrill of boarding a plane and exploring a destination that is unique and beautiful then why not take advantage of the...

Kuching, 4 August 2020  – Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) today announced the ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ Intra-State Tourism Campaign to boost the States tourism efforts and activities. The campaign will allow Sarawakians and non-Sarawakians residing in Sarawak with work permits to experience and enjoy the beauty the State has to offer at substantial discounts of up to 50%. The Sia Sitok Sarawak Campaign offers over 30 exciting attractions, tours and...

What’s the best way to plan a holiday when the whole world is on offer? Many travellers pick a country: they decide to ‘do’ Japan, visit Vietnam or travel round Thailand. Or else, they opt for an experience: amble round Angkor Watt, full moon party in Phuket, laze on the beach in Bali, or meditate in Mysore. So what of Malaysia – famously multi-cultural and only relatively recently made in the flurry of decolonization that came about in the 1960s...