Promoting Sarawak’s attractions


The return of events such as the Rainforest World Music Festival has helped to boost Sarawak’s position as a prime destination in the region. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

SARAWAK’S tourism sector is rebounding as more people begin to travel again following the reopening of borders and easing of Covid-19 restrictions.The state now expects to exceed its target of 1.2 million tourist arrivals this year as it has already received more than half this figure in the first eight months.

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak recorded 897,903 arrivals, including 206,328 foreign visitors, from January to August.

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