‘Tourism-friendly budget will help push Sarawak ahead’


Sarawak proud: Sarawakians of various races marching in conjunction with the 86th birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak at Stadium Miri yesterday. — Bernama

KUCHING: The initiative of Sia Sitok, which will continue to be implemented by the Sarawak Tourism Board, will get a boost following the incentives to encourage Keluarga Malaysia to visit selected domestic destinations under Budget 2023.

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the allocation of RM25mil in the form of discounts, vouchers and rebates for accommodation, tour packages, handicrafts and artwork would help to increase domestic tourism activities.

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