Tag: Tourism

Governments are leveraging TikTok to revitalize traditional culture, transforming it from static museum exhibits into living, digital narratives. By utilizing short videos, they are engaging youth, preserving crafts, and creating economic opportunities for artisans, ensuring heritage survives and thrives in the modern age.

Grounded in the Premier's directive to unite diversity, Majlis Seni Sarawak harnesses the arts as a unifying force. Through festivals and cultural programmes, it bridges ethnic divides, fostering social cohesion and reinforcing Sarawak’s shared identity of solidarity and racial harmony.

AirBorneo, Sarawak's state-owned airline, began operations in 2026 with a dual mandate: commercial sustainability and public service. It offers affordable fares, enhances connectivity, and positions Sarawak as the Gateway to Borneo, boosting tourism and economic independence for the region.

Halal tourism is a rapidly expanding niche in the global tourism industry that caters to the specific cultural and religious needs of Muslim travellers. It integrates halal food, prayer facilities, family-oriented services, and Muslim-friendly accommodations, forming a unique tourism ecosystem.

Sarawak’s journey as a premier destination is accelerating, driven by a dynamic fusion of rich heritage, vibrant creativity, and strategic innovation. Guided by the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the 13th Malaysia Plan, the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts is steering the sector towards greater resilience, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.

As the gavel closed on the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Nineteenth Sarawak State Assembly, a clear and ambitious roadmap for the state’s future emerged. The proceedings, spanning late November to early December 2025, were more than parliamentary formalities; they were a tangible blueprint for social impact, weaving together threads of justice, shelter, sustainability, and inclusive growth.