Sarawak tourism sector almost back to pre-pandemic levels, says state minister


PATA chairman Peter Semone (left) presenting a souvenir to state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah at the opening of the forum.

KUCHING: Sarawak's tourism sector is recovering towards pre-pandemic levels with improving trends in visitor arrivals and receipts this year, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said Sarawak recorded tourism receipts of RM4.11bil from January to May against RM4.46bil during the same period in 2019.

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