Departure levy expect to affect tourist arrivals – Abdul Karim

November 30, 2018

SIBU: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes there would definitely be some effect on the tourism industry in Malaysia with the imposition of the departure levy.

He points out that any increase in cost would be a deterrent to would be tourists coming to the country.

He, however, added that how bad it will affect tourist arrival has yet to be seen.

Abdul Karim, who is Asajaya assemblyman was today asked to comment on Institute of Malaysian and International Studies director, Prof Dr Sufian Jusoh’s statement that the implementation of the departure levy on all passengers departing Malaysian airports was expected to affect tourist arrivals to the country.

SESA to host Sarawak’s first ever Esports expo

November 30, 2018

Afiq (left) and SESA committee members with Abdul Karim (seated centre) after briefing the minister on the Sarawak Esports Expo at the latter’s office at Bangunan Baitulmakmur in Petra Jaya recently.

KUCHING: The Sarawak Esports Association (SESA) will be organising the Sarawak Esports Expo at Cityone Megamall from Dec 7 to 9.

SESA founder and president Afiq Fadhil Narawi said there will be lots of activities including PC Gaming tournaments, VR experience, PS4 (FIFA & Fighting Games), Steaming & Casting, and Esports Forum and Dialogue during the Expo.

“This is the first ever Esports expo to be held in Sarawak and it is aimed at giving awareness and educating the public especially the parents and corporate sector about the real value and opportunities in the Esports industry.

No such promise, minister says on Sukma gold incentive shortchange claim

November 29, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says he ‘cannot recall’ promising Sukma gold medalists a reward of RM5,000 for their first medal, and RM7,000 for each subsequent medal.

Refuting allegations that the athletes were ‘shortchanged’, he said the RM3,000-incentive paid to gold medal winners was only decided after the 19th Sukma in Perak had ended.

“There is no shortchange (of incentive) as there were no (such) promises in the first place.

Sukma gold medalists not shortchanged – Abdul Karim

November 28, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has clarified that the Sukma gold medalists were not shortchanged when they were paid RM3,000 as incentives instead of alleged promises of RM5,000 for first gold and RM7,000 for the subsequent golds.

“There is no shortchange as there was no promises in the first place,” he said in responding to media reports on allegation of unfairness over the distribution of of incentives to this year state Sukma gold, silver and bronze medalists.

This issue on incentive arose when a national news portal reported that six athletes from Sarawak were not happy with the alleged shortchange and failure by the State Sports Council to fulfill its promises.

Kerajaan cuba bersikap adil agih insentif kepada semua pemenang pingat SUKMA

November 28, 2018

KUCHING: Menteri Pelancongan, Kesenian, Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah menegaskan bahawa kerajaan negeri cuba bersikap adil dalam pengagihan insentif kepada semua atlet Sarawak yang memenangi pingat pada Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) lalu.

“Kita tidak dapat memuaskan hati semua orang tetapi perlu bersikap adil dalam pemberian insentif. Pada SUKMA lepas, Sarawak memberi RM5,000 kepada pemenang pingat emas, RM750 kepada pemenang perak dan RM500 kepada pemenang gangsa.

“Jurang insentif antara pingat emas dan perak atau gangsa terlalu besar sedangkan atlet yang memenangi perak dan gangsa juga berusaha untuk berada di atas podium.

Wushu deserves proper training facilities — Abdul Karim

November 28, 2018

KUCHING: Wushu is one of the sports that have brought fame and honour to Sarawak and it deserves better training facilities, says Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

He said efforts are being made to build a wushu stadium at the Sarawak Sports Complex in Petra Jaya here so that the state wushu athletes can train effectively and continue to excel in the martial art sport.

“I’m trying very hard to get the proposed wushu stadium be implemented so that we can provide better training centre for the athletes and for holding tournaments both at local and international level.

Appreciate what's given!

November 28, 2018

RM5,000 or RM3,000, pride in representing state that counts: Abdul Karim

KUCHING: Six Sarawak athletes who brought home gold from the Perak Sukma Games last September are unhappy that they have not been duly rewarded by the Sarawak State Sports Council (MSNS).

One of them, national hammer throw national record holder Grace Wong, claimed in a Facebook posting that the gold medal winners were given cash incentives of only RM3,000 each when initially they were promised RM5,000 for every gold medal.

Sharing her disappointment were Johnny Ling Siew (hammer). Queenie Ting Kung Ni and Abdul Rahman Lee (discus), Mohd Rizzua Haizad Muhamad (110 metres hurdles) and Quek Lee Yong (400 metres) who also received RM3,000 each.

Abdul Karim encourages sports associations to organise international events

November 27, 2018

Abdul Karim beats the gong to officiate the opening ceremony of the 2nd Sarawak Wuwang Cup International Wushu Invitation Championship held at MBKS Indoor Stadium.

KUCHING: Sports associations in Sarawak are encouraged to organise international events to help boost tourism industry in the state.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said sports has long been acknowledged as a form of tourism product.

He said whenever an international tournament is held, in some way the organiser is helping to develop tourism industry in Sarawak.

Karim: Exposure to music benefits autistic children

November 27, 2018

Abdul Karim presents a gift to a child from Kuching Autistic Association during the event yesterday.

KUCHING: Repeated and prolonged exposure to music can improve the social behaviour and cognitive ability of children with autism.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said studies have shown that music can assist children and teenagers with autism spectrum issues in improving their social behaviour, body awareness and coordination, as well as increasing focus and attention.

“Often individuals with autism respond positively to music when little else is able to get their attention, which makes music a potential therapeutic tool,” he said when officiating the Boulevard Charity Music Therapy Workshop at Boulevard Shopping Mall, here yesterday.

New ordinance to give Museum Dept more ‘bite’ — Abdul Karim

November 27, 2018

Abdul Karim (second right) views the Zul Faqar Sword replica on display at the exhibition accompanied by Ipoi (right) and Misnu (left).

KUCHING: A new ordinance to empower the Sarawak Museum Department (JMS) will be introduced next year.

This was revealed by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who said the ordinance to improve activities of JMS will be tabled at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting next year.

He explained that the proposed ordinance will enable JMS to collaborate with private sectors including relevant field experts to increase the attraction and number of visitors to museums in the state.

Chong’s statement on hospital project in KL ‘misleading’ — Abdul Karim

November 26, 2018

KUCHING, Nov 26: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chief Chong Chieng Jen’s statement on Sarawak building a hospital in Kuala Lumpur is misleading in nature as healthcare is under the purview of the federal government.

Describing Chong as “unprofessional”, Abdul Karim said Chong should not equate the lack of healthcare in the state to the Sarawak government investing in a hospital project.

“As a deputy minister (of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs), Chong should know that healthcare in under the federal (government). The delay of hospital construction in Sarawak, such as the Sri Aman Hospital and Petra Jaya Hospital, are federal government projects. They have nothing to do with the Sarawak government.

Sarawak renew fight for overall Sukma title

November 25, 2018

KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Corporation and sports associations have been asked to be as focused as possible as the state switches its attention to the 2020 Malaysia Games (Sukma) to be held in Johor.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it remains the hope of the Sarawak government that Sarawak win the overall Sukma title.

He believed Sarawak can do better in Johor in view of the fact that there are many Sarawakians living and working in Johor.

“With about 50,000 Sarawakians based in Johor, I am very sure when Sukma is held there, we will have a lot of supporters rallying behind out athletes down there.

`First-timers’ contribute huge chunk of gold, silver medals won in Perak — Abd Karim

November 24, 2018

Abdul Karim presenting incentives to a squad for their achievements in the recent Sukma.

KUCHING, Nov 24: About 42 per cent of the gold medals and 33 per cent of silver medals that Sarawak won in the recent Sukma XIX in Perak were contributed by first-timers.

In revealing this, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believed this new pool of athletes could deliver more gold medals to the state if given proper training as well as exposure.

“As you know, last year we have also revived Sukan Sarawak or SukSar, in short. My ministry had revived the organising of SukSar with the main aim of providing a good avenue for our young athletes to compete in a high-level sports carnival,” he said at the appreciation ceremony for the medalists and the Sarawak Contingent to Sukma Perak 2018 at a leading hotel here today.

Abd Karim questions logic for hotels to open pools to students

November 23, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is questioning the sense of direction of Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik for proposing hotel pools be used by students for swimming lessons.

The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said Maszlee should have just focussed on how to improve the national education system, the syllabus, proficiency in English, assistance for children from poor families and to repair of dilapidated schools instead of directing his focus on “school shoes, socks, barring opposition YBs from attending school functions and now, using hotel pools for students”.

He said hotel pools are owned by private entities and meant for hotel guests and therefore not for schools students.

Abdul Karim questions Maszlee’s sense of direction

November 22, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is questioning the sense of direction of Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik for proposing hotel pools be used by students for swimming activities.

Abdul Karim, who is Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president, said Maszlee should have just focused on how to improve on the national Education system, the syllabus, repair of dilapidated schools, proficiency in English, assistance for children from poor families instead of directing his focus on school shoes, socks, barring opposition elected representatives from attending school functions and now, using hotel pools for students.

Abdul Karim said hotel pools are owned by private entities and meant for hotel guests and therefore not for schools students.

Abdul Karim welcomes the announcement on AirAsia takes over KK-Sibu, KK-Bintulu routes

November 22, 2018

SIBU: Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s announcement that AirAsia Group Bhd is set to take over the Kota Kinabalu (KK)-Sibu and KK-Bintulu routes from MASwings Sdn Bhd starting January 2019.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, when contacted TheBorneoPost, said although he has yet to be informed about the matter, it is ‘very much welcomed news’ if it is true.

He added that this is the sector which Sibu and Bintulu residents have been asking for.

AirAsia taking over KK-Sibu, KK-Bintulu routes a welcome news – Abdul Karim

November 21, 2018

SIBU: Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s announcement that the low cost carrier – AirAsia is set to take over the Kota Kinabalu (KK)-Sibu and KK-Bintulu routes from MASwings Sdn Bhd starting January 2019 is indeed a welcome news to residents of both towns.

When contacted today, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he has yet to be informed about the matter, but pointed out that if this is true, it is a positive development for this sector.

“I have not been informed of this yet but if it is true, this is very much welcome news. This is one sector which Sibu and Bintulu residents have been asking for,” Abdul Karim told The Borneo Post.

Work together with govt to develop people’s economy, Sarawakians reminded

November 21, 2018

Abdul Karim (front, fourth right) – flanked by Zuraini and Lee (front, sixth left) – joins (front row, from right) Ting, Sherrina and Abdul Aziz in a group photo before leading the Maulidur Rasul procession.

MIRI: Sarawakians should strive to seize every opportunity presented by the government, towards developing the people’s economy together.

In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah points out that the Sarawak government is always committed to developing the people’s economy and now, all possible efforts towards developing world-class information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure are being implemented actively.

“All these efforts are to ensure that our country is developing more quickly, according to the present situation. Therefore, we should support such efforts and grab any opportunity to compete towards a brighter future.

Abdul Karim ‘sad’ at how PKR S’wak leaders are treated

November 20, 2018

KUCHING: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he felt ‘sad’ for Sarawakian leaders in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) over their treatment in the Peninsula-based parties.

Abdul Karim, who is also Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president, was referring to outgoing PKR Sarawak chairman Baru Bian who was ticked off by his own party president and Julau MP Larry Sng being booed at the 13th PKR National Congress last weekend.

“I pity Baru Bian for being reprimanded and ticked off by the party and its president for putting the nation and his ministry’s work before that of the party. I guess by now, he would know what ‘Malayan style’ politics is. It’s always ‘Party First, Nation Second’.

Pesta Lingga goes into Sarawak’s tourism calendar

November 19, 2018

(From left) Simoi, Abdul Karim and Rohani press airhorns to launch Lingga festival.

SRI AMAN: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has agreed to include Pesta Lingga in the State’s tourism calendar.

Its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Lingga has its own tourism attractions for Sri Aman division.

“Though Lingga is just a small town, it is famous for the most delicious Ikan Terubok locally called Ikan Terubok Lingga,” he said at the opening of the festival at Lingga Waterfront yesterday.

Sarawak govt conducting study to gauge views, needs of youths

November 19, 2018

Abang Johari poses for a wefie with youths while Abdul Karim (second left) and others look on after the launching of Sarawak Youth Day 2018 at Sibu Indoor Stadium.

SIBU: The Sarawak government through its Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports is carrying out a Youth Index Study to gauge the views and needs of Sarawak youths.

Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the study, which began August last year, involves at least 14,000 respondents from 40 districts across Sarawak.He added that the study is done together with the Institute For Youth Research Malaysia (Iyres).

Sarawak is the third state in the country to carry out such study, he noted.

Sarawak Museum Complex set to be icon for Kuching City – Abdul Karim

November 16, 2018

Ipoi (seated fifth left) dinning with the state guests at the prestigious Asemus dinner event on Wednesday.

KUCHING: The new Sarawak Museum Complex will be an icon for Kuching City, which will attract domestic and international tourists.

In stating this, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the complex which is expected to be completed by middle of next year will be open to the public by the end of 2020.

“The state government has allocated about RM308 million to construct the new Sarawak Museum Complex, which will become a new icon for Kuching City,” he said in his text of speech which was read by Sarawak Museum director Ipoi Datan at the 8th Asia-Europe Museum Network (Asemus) dinner here on Wednesday.

Royal Brunei Airlines to fly Brunei-Kuching route beginning Dec 28

November 16, 2018

Karim (third left) presents a sape memento to Awang Ali, witnessed by Sharzede (second left) and Karam (second right).

MIRI: Sarawak will have an opportunity to increase its tourists influx, in line with the Visit Sarawak Campaign next year with Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) new Brunei – Kuching route commencing on Dec 28.

Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Hamzah said Sarawak welcomes the new route which could bring in tourists and tourism money into the state.

“We are very proud of our heritage and very proud of what we have. I believe that Brunei also feels the same about their heritage and everything that we have down here, we want to showcase to the outside world,” he said yesterday.

State govt aggressively promoting Visit Sarawak

Nov 13, 2018

Visit Sarawak Campaign

THE state is targeting five million tourist arrivals next year with the launch of the Visit Sarawak campaign.

From January to September this year, Sarawak recorded 3.2 million visitor arrivals, a decrease of 13.3% from the same period last year.

“Based on the trend in the past few months, my ministry is expecting 4.5 million visitor arrivals and RM8.05bil in tourism receipts (this year),” said state Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

S’wak receives more Chinese tourists

November 13, 2018

Abdul Karim (second left) shows his winding-up speech to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin (left), while Assistant Minister of Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail (second right) and Assistant Minister of Women, Family and Childhood Development Rosey Yunus look on.

SARAWAK recorded a total of 34,102 tourist arrivals from China between January to September this year.

Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this encouraging figure marked an increase of 15.78 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2017.

“This is attributed to the Kuching-Shenzhen direct flight and marketing campaigns for China market,” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting yesterday.

Achieving goals through Integrated Athletes Management System — Minister

November 13, 2018

THE ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports will implement the Integrated Athletes Management System that utilises digital technology and high-performance science in order to achieve its goals and objectives.

Its minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this would further enhance the training as well as preparedness of the state’s athletes.

“We are also looking forward to the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2020 in Johor. The Sarawak Sports Corporation and the State Sports Council will be undertaking a number of initiatives that will further enhance the training and preparation of our athletes,” he said in his ministerial winding-up speech at the DUN sitting yesterday.

Newly set-up committee aims to boost Sarawak’s medical tourism, says Abdul Karim

November 13, 2018

THE MINISTRY of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports has established a Medical Tourism Coordination Committee set to collaborate with hospitals, the relevant authorities and also the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC).

This is in view of the expanding medical tourism sector, which has also been contributing to Sarawak’s economy, says minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“In 2017, Sarawak recorded 44,700 foreign patients who came to Sarawak to seek medical treatments, and brought in receipts of RM60.7 million.

Galeri: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council second anniversary dinner

November 13, 2018

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg with his wife Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, Stakan assemblyman Dato Sri Mohammad Ali Mahmud (fourth left), Minos (fifth left), Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian (sixth right), Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang (third right) cutting the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council second anniversary cake on stage.

Visit Sarawak campaign to be officially launched alongside New Year countdown

November 13, 2018

THE ‘Visit Sarawak’ campaign will be officially launched this Dec 31, in conjunction with the New Year countdown at Kuching Waterfront.

Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the campaign, set to run next year, had its series of soft launches in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and London – serving as a ‘teaser’ for the trade and tourism industry players.

“The next launch will be in Shenzhen, China in December.

Abdul Karim to Putrajaya: Where’s our share of the tourism tax, please?

November 12, 2018

KUCHING, Nov 12: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has been urged to disbursed the tourism tax amounting to RM439,731 to Sarawak.

In making the call, state Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the amount represented Sarawak’s share of tourism tax collected between Sept to Dec last year.

“In the last State Assembly sitting in July this year, I reported that the federal government has informed my office about the disbursement of Sarawak’s share of tourism tax collected.

Abdul Karim: S’wak govt yet to receive state’s share of tourism tax from federal govt

November 12, 2018

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has yet to receive the state’s share of tourism tax collected since September 2017 from the federal government.

Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said though the federal government had informed his ministry on the disbursement of Sarawak’s share of tourism tax collected between September 2017 to December 2017 earlier this year, the amount collected has yet to be channeled to the state government.

“We wish to applaud the continuation of the tourism tax in the National Budget 2019 which maintains that 50 per cent of the total tourism tax collected by the federal government be given to the state government.

All-round support for GPS motion

November 7, 2018

Abdul Karim (right) listens as his ministry’s permanent secretary Hii Chang Kee makes a point in the lobby of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex yesterday.

Assemblypersons from all political divides agree on move to form Consultative Committee on MA63

KUCHING: Sarawak achieved another milestone yesterday at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) after all the assemblypersons from both government and the opposition sides unanimously voted in favour of establishing a Consultative Committee to determine and agree upon the representations for submission to the Sarawak representatives of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Steering Committee.

The setting up of the Consultative Committee to comprise members from all political parties represented in the august house was moved by Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (PBB-Asajaya) in his ministerial motion under Standing Order 23(1)(a) read together with Standing Order 89 and Article 24(1) of the State Constitution.

The Consultative Committee was proposed as a response to the formation of MA63 Steering Committee on Sept 5 chaired by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, which was described as being lopsided because it had only three representations from Sarawak.

All round aye for establishment of Consultative Committee

November 6, 2018

Abdul Karim giving his winding up speech after 31 members of DUN debated on his ministerial motion for the the establishment of the Consultative Committee in the State Legislative Assembly today.

KUCHING: All members of the State Legislative Assembly including the opposition were unanimous today to support the establishment of a Consultative Committee to determine and agree upon the representations for submission to the Sarawak representatives of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Steering Committee.

This was in response to the formation of MA63 Steering Committee on Sept 5 and chaired by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, which was described as being lopsided with only three representations from Sarawak.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (PBB – Asajaya) moved the establishment of the Consultative Committee in his ministerial motion under Standing Order 23(1)(a) read together with Standing Order 89 and Article 24(1) of the State Constitution.

DUN Sarawak sebulat suara sokong penubuhan Jawatankuasa Perundingan MA63

November 06, 2018

Abdul Karim menyampaikan ucapan penggulungan selepas 31 ahli Dewan membahaskan usul kementeriannya berhubung penubuhan Jawatankuasa Perundingan MA63 di DUN, hari ini.

KUCHING: Semua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri termasuk pembangkang sebulat suara menyokong penubuhan Jawatankuasa Perundingan untuk menentukan dan bersetuju dengan perwakilan untuk dikemukakan kepada wakil-wakil Jawatankuasa Pemandu Semak Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63).

Sokongan adalah maklum balas kepada penubuhan Jawatankuasa Pemandu Semak MA63 pada 5 September yang dipengerusikan Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Jawatankuasa tersebut disifatkan sebagai berat sebelah dengan hanya tiga wakil dari Sarawak. 

Nothing special for Sarawak – Abdul Karim

November 3, 2018

KUCHING: Overall, nothing special is presented in the Budget 2019 by the PH government especially for Sarawak.

“A total of RM4.3billion in allocation for Swak in 2019 is equal to what the BN government had previously provided,” observed Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

“We hope the new PH Government is more eager to develop the regions such as Sarawak that are still in need of upgrading their infrastructure,” he lamented.

‘Sarawak wants share of Chinese tourists’

November 2, 2018

Abdul Karim (second left) presents a certificate to one of the park guides while Zolkipli (left) and Jamil look on.

KUCHING: Chinese tourists have been labelled as the most frequent travellers visiting places outside mainland China.

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who described this as a Chinese phenomenon, said Sarawak would also like to have a share of the Chinese tourists.

“Everywhere in the world now, everyone tries to attract the Chinese tourists, somehow or rather, Chinese tourists have money to spend. 

Galeri : Asian Intercity Bowling Championship

November 1, 2018

READY TO ROLL: Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (centre) joins (from left) MTBC vice president and ABAS vice president Robert Lu, Asian Intercity Bowling Congress president Johnson Cheng, Kuching North City Commission mayor Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai, Assistant Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Sarawak Sports Corporation CEO Dr Ong Kong Swee and Megalanes Sarawak managing director Jackie Ting as he declares open the Asian Intercity Bowling Championship at Meagalanes Sarawak, E-Mart Batu Kawa yesterday.

  

Galeri: Pelancarkan Buku Mewah 'Songket dan Keringkam: Warisan Melayu Sarawak'

November 01, 2018

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg melancarkan Buku Mewah 'Songket dan Keringkam: Warisan Melayu Sarawak' sambil disaksikan Timbalan Ketua Menteri, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan serta tetamu kehormat lain. -UtusanBorneo