Unesco recognition for Niah National Park boosts Malaysia’s global profile
SIBU: The recognition of Niah National Park as a Unesco World Heritage Site will not only bring new light to the state's tourism industry but also elevate the country's name on the international stage, says Datuk Len Talif Salleh.
Sarawak eyes 609,000 Indonesian visitors in 2025
JAKARTA: (Bernama) The Sarawak Tourism Board is targeting 609,000 Indonesian visitors to Sarawak next year, drawn by its unique blend of culture, adventure, nature, food, and festivals.
Niah National Park set to become Unesco World Heritage Site by 2024
KUCHING: The Niah National Park is expected to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site by next year, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Niah’s Unesco recognition a boost
SIBU: The recognition of Niah National Park as a Unesco World Heritage Site will not only bring a new light to the state’s tourism industry but also raise the country’s name on the international stage.
Sarawak moves closer to getting Niah National Park on Unesco list
KUCHING: Sarawak will submit a draft dossier on its nomination of Niah National Park as a World Heritage Site to Unesco by September.
Niah National Park on track to become Unesco heritage site
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Niah National Park is in the process of being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site, with a final report expected to be submitted next year.
Niah Caves is now a Unesco World Heritage Site
PETALING JAYA: The famed archaeological complex of the Niah Caves National Park of Sarawak has been recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac).
Sarawak's Niah Caves recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site
The Niah Caves complex in Sarawak has been officially listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, announced the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) today.
Electronic tickets for forestry’s nine national parks
SARAWAK Forestry Corporation (SFC) is going paperless with the implementation of e-tickets for its nine national parks.
Niah, Lambir national parks closed after northern Sarawak hit by floods
MIRI: A school and two national parks in northern Sarawak have been hit by floods caused by overflowing rivers.
New heritage gem in Sarawak
State’s tourism ambition gets a boost with Niah National Park Unesco listing.
Sarawak hopeful Niah will be state's second Unesco World Heritage Site next year
KUCHING: Sarawak is optimistic that Niah National Park will be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site next year, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
10 national parks in Sabah and Sarawak you must visit once in your lifetime
Malaysia has a long list of national and state parks, and forest reserves, though the ones in Sabah and Sarawak are more popular, especially among international tourists.
Sarawak to gazette five more parks and nature reserves
KUCHING: Sarawak has identified five more areas to be gazetted as national parks and nature reserves towards its target of one million hectares of totally protected areas (TPA) by 2025.
Two Sarawak national parks, school closed due to floods
MIRI: Sarawak is still bearing the brunt of poor weather as heavy rains in the northern part of the state caused rivers to overflow, flooding a school and parts of two national parks, forcing their closure.
New Unesco inscription a boost for Sarawak tourism
The Unesco inscription will elevate the global profile of not only the Gua Niah National Park, but also the rest of the state.
Abang Johari optimistic Sarawak airline will begin operations soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic that the state’s airline will begin operations within the next two months.
RM150mil Miri Airport expansion to start next year
KUCHING: The Miri Airport terminal expansion project is set to begin next year with an allocation of RM150mil.
How are World Heritage sites chosen?
A position on the prestigious Unesco World Heritage list is highly coveted, including by Malaysia, which already has four sites.
Tiong calls for enhanced tourism efforts in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak needs to explore ways to attract more domestic and international tourists, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.