Tag: Tourism

Sarawak is transforming its state-owned enterprises to boost economic growth and improve overall corporate governance. This new programme aims to make these organisations financially independent and highly profitable by the year 2030 through strict accountability and major strategic reforms.

Niah's UNESCO status is not an endpoint but a starting point for Sarawak. Its true significance now hinges on delivering economic and social dividends to Batu Niah through sustainable tourism, infrastructure, and community-based initiatives that honour its 50,000-year-old heritage.

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.