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SARAWAK SEIZES SPOTLIGHT AT ITB BERLIN 2024 WITH ‘GATEWAY TO BORNEO’ POSITIONING TO FORTIFY ITS STANDING AS PRIME TOURISM DESTINATION

Mar 05, 2024, Tuesday

  • ‘Gateway to Borneo’ Campaign – a Strategic Positioning of Sarawak, as Major Entry Point to Borneo, Including Kalimantan, Sabah, and Brunei.
  • MoU with Tischler Reisen to Enhance Sarawak's Appeal to European Travellers, Leveraging on Network of 600 G...

STB TO STRENGTHEN SARAWAK’S PRESENCE IN MATKA FAIR 2024

Jan 18, 2024, Thursday

KUCHING- Stepping into the new year, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is participating in the MATKA Nordic Fair, the biggest travel industry fair in Northern Europe and the Baltic region, from 18th to 22nd January 2024 at the Messukeskus Helsinki Exhibition and Convention in Finland.

STB’s participation in MA...

SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD FEATURES INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT REGATTA IN ANGPAO DESIGN FOR CNY 2024

Jan 16, 2024, Tuesday

KUCHING, 16th January 2024 – To usher in the Year of the Dragon, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will showcase the iconic Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta (SIDBR) for its 2024 Chinese New Year ang pao packet design this year.

The dragon, being a symbol of strength, power, and good f...

SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD CELEBRATES SURGE IN 2023 UK VISITOR ARRIVALS WITH ROBUST PRESENCE AT WTM 2023

Nov 07, 2023, Tuesday

LONDON, 7th NOVEMBER 2023 – Leveraging the global travel industry's foremost trade event, World Travel Market (WTM) London, where tens of thousands senior industry professionals, government ministers, and international press gather every November at ExCeL – London, Sarawak Tou...

CELEBRATE ARTS, CULTURE, AND LIFESTYLE AT WAK 2023

Sep 30, 2023, Saturday

KUCHING - What About Kuching (WAK) is back for its highly anticipated month-long line-up of exciting activities galore in the heart of Kuching City starting 1st October 2023 with the aim to add vibrancy and creativity to Sarawak's 60th Anniversary of Independence celebrations.

With the tagline...

What About Kuching 2023 Calendar Of Events

Sep 19, 2023, Tuesday

Mark your calendars. There is no shortage of activities in Kuching as we kick off this year's edition of the WAK2023 Festival. Check our the full schedule for events here...

Borneo Sonic 2023: Borneo’s Biggest Music Event

Aug 30, 2023, Wednesday

Kuching, Sarawak – Borneo Sonic 2023 is a significant milestone in the region's cultural landscape, being the first-ever and the biggest music event of its kind in Borneo. This groundbreaking event is set to redefine entertainment, taking place on 6th and 7th October 2023 at the Sarawak S...

GRAB THE BEST TRAVEL DEALS TO SARAWAK AT MATTA FAIR 2023

Aug 30, 2023, Wednesday

Kuching, 30 August 2023 – Holidaymakers looking for their next vacation trip can make their way to Sarawak Tourism Board’s (STB) booth at the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Kuala Lumpur 2023 at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC...

SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD LEADS WITH DOUBLE TRIUMPH AT BRANDLAUREATE BESTBRANDS AWARDS 2022-2023

Aug 16, 2023, Wednesday

Kuala Lumpur, 16 August 2023 – Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) proudly accepted two esteemed awards at the BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards for the year 2022-2023, held today at The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Organized by The World Brands Foundation (TWBF), the BrandLaureate BestBrands Awards ...

BEAT IS ON FOR MALAYSIA BOOK OF RECORDS FOR MOST PERCUSSIONISTS AT A WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Jun 21, 2023, Wednesday

KUCHING – Festivalgoers to Rainforest World Music Festival 2023 will have a chance to take part in a record-breaking event under the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for ‘Most Percussionists in a Music Festival’.

The record-breaking attempt will take place throughout the three...

Gawai Dayak Bazaar 2023

Jun 13, 2023, Tuesday

In conjunction with the State Gawai Celebration, a 10 day Gawai Dayak Bazaar 2023 will be held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall in Jalan Padungan from 16th until 25th June 2023.

The bazaar will start at 5 pm on weekday and 11 am on weekends, and will end at 11 pm daily. There will be liv...

EXPERIENCE GYPSY KINGS FEATURING TONINO BALIARDO AND FASYLIVE MUSIC GALORE AT RWMF 2023

Jun 12, 2023, Monday

KUCHING – Attendees to the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 are in a for a special treat as Grammy Award winner the Gipsy Kings featuring Tonito Baliardo brings in a fiesta of their world-famous Latin sounds, and Fasylive will rock RWMF stage with their fusion of rock and Maldivian ...

STB CELEBRATES SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS OF RWMF 2023

Jun 09, 2023, Friday

KUCHING, 9th June 2023 – Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), the organiser of Sarawak’s iconic event Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), expressed their appreciation to the festival’s sponsors and supporters in a special event held at Raia Hotel and Convention Centre today.

The apprec...

GRAB YOUR TICKETS TO RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 AT VIVACITY, PLAZA MERDEKA & BINTANG MEGAMALL

Jun 09, 2023, Friday

KUCHING: Music lovers are welcome to Sarawak Tourism Board’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 ticket sales blitz happening at Vivacity Megamall Kuching, Plaza Merdeka Kuching and Bintang Megamall Miri from 9th to 11th J...

SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD’S 5–YEAR GREENING PROGRAMME ECOGREENPLANET TO MEET SARAWAK’S ASPIRATION TO PLANT 35 MILLION TREES

May 27, 2023, Saturday

  • Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between Sarawak Tourism Board and Sarawak Forestry Corporation Initiating a 5-Year Greening Programme.
  • RM 47,000 Raised from the Contributions by Virtual Festival Goers from the Rainforest World Music Festival and Borneo Jazz 2022 to Plant Trees at Samunsa...

GRAB YOUR TICKETS TO RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 AT MIDVALLEY MEGAMALL

May 25, 2023, Thursday

KUCHING: Music lovers are welcome to Sarawak Tourism Board’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2023 ticket sales blitz at Midvalley Megamall Kuala Lumpur from 26th to 28th May 2023 from 10am to 10pm.

Those who have purchased th...

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AT THE HEART OF SARAWAK RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL FROM 23RD TO 25TH JUNE 2023 ATTRACTING VISITORS WORLD OVER

May 03, 2023, Wednesday

  • Free Shuttle Buses to Ferry Festival-goers from City and Nearby Locations to Festival Grounds to Alleviate Carbon Emission and Prevent Congestion.
  • RWMF Continues to Strengthen Practices for Sustainable & Eco-friendly Festival, Preserve Culture and Art, Nature and Environment at...

EARLY BIRD TICKETS SOLD OUT, PRE-SALE TICKET SALES TO RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 BEGINS

Apr 28, 2023, Friday

  • Sales of presale tickets begin 29 April 2023

 

KUCHING, 28 APRIL 2023 – Rainforest World Music Festival 2023’s pre-sale tickets are up for grabs starting 29 April 2023! Following a successful debut on the Klook platform, early bird tickets to the icon...

RM900,000 WORTH OF TRAVEL VOUCHERS FOR TOURISTS TO SARAWAK DURING GLOBAL SIA SITOK VACATIONS CAMPAIGN FROM MAY TO JULY

Apr 25, 2023, Tuesday

  • EnjoySarawak App offers comprehensive guide to Sarawak attractions.
  • 51 merchants, 147 promotional packages available for non-Sarawakians and foreigners
  • 9,000 visitors from outside Sarawak targeted under Global Sia Sitok Vacations Campaign.

KUCHING, ...