Saturday, April 02, 2005

Centre to promote Sarawak Tourism launched


KUALA LUMPUR: To know some of the wonders of Sarawak, head to the heart of Kuala Lumpur and visit the Sarawak – Paradise in Borneo outlet in Jalan Bukit Bintang.

One can find all things unique to the state, known as the Land of the Hornbill, here.

And if you want to see the “real thing,” there is also information on tour packages to the state.

Sarawak’s Urban Development and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh launched the centre, a joint project between his ministry and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, on Saturday.

“This is the best place to create an impact (for Sarawak) as it will be open 365 days, and foreigners always visit the Bukit Bintang area.

“The centre will definitely be influential in promoting Sarawak,” he said, adding that the state attracted three million tourists last year.

At the opening ceremony, Malaysia Airlines launched eight Golden Holidays Discover Sarawak packages.

Valid from April 1 to March 31 next year, the packages are priced from RM440 including airfare, accommodation with breakfast and hotel transfers. The usual price is RM524.

Source: The Star

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