MIRI: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I, Datuk Sebastian Ting, hopes neighbouring Brunei will also reopen its borders to revive the tourism industry.
“With Malaysia reopening its borders on April 1, we hope Brunei will follow suit,” he said at the ‘Sayangi Miri photography 2022’ contest prize presentation on Sunday.
On Sarawak Tourism Board’s (STB) Sia Sitok Sarawak (SSS) 3.0 and Sia Sitok Sarawak Accommodation (SSSA) 2.0 campaign early this month, Ting hoped it would help boost the industry.
“This homegrown brand and campaign has grown from strength to strength, cementing our confidence in the culture, adventure, nature, food and festivals (CANFF) of our state. With SSS 3.0 and SSSA 2.0, we have expanded the number of packages available, giving Sarawakians even more opportunities to discover the uniqueness of our beautiful Sarawak,” Ting pointed out.
Thus, he urged Sarawakians to leverage on this exclusive opportunity and grab the limited SSS 3.0 and SSSA 2.0 deals to discover the beautiful culture, adventure and nature in the state.
Meanwhile the Sayangi Miri Chinese New Year Photography contest 2022 drew a total of 120 entries. The event was organised by the Northern Sarawak Journalist Association (NSJA).
In the general public category, Mohamad Zuikhairi Awang Karim emerged champion and bagged RM500, while first runner up spot went to Liew Li Mui (RM300), third place to Chiew Hua Siong (RM200) and fourth to Aaron Sim Jun Chiek (RM150).
Two winners in this category Thomas Wong Zii Liing and Lau Lee Hie, received consolation prizes.
Allen Wong’s photo was named the ‘most liked and shared’ in the general public category.
In the category open for NSJA members, Lo Kiun Sin (See Hua Daily News) was named champion, while Liew Li Mui (United Daily News) took second spot.
Second runner up in this category was Margaret Ringgit (The New Sarawak Tribune) and fourth place went to Ivy Ching Heng Mee (Sin Chew Daily).
Michelle Choo Lee Nyuk (Sin Chew Daily) and Esther Ching Heng Sing (See Hua Daily News) bagged consolation prizes.
For the ‘Most Liked and Shared’ photo the honour went to Syaffuan Zaini of Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) Miri.
