MUKAH: Mukah has all the criteria to become a major tourist destination in the region because of its unique culture, traditions, food and other appealing products which are not available elsewhere.
The remark came from Deputy Tourism Minister, Dato Sri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib at the closing ceremony of the 2008 Mukah Fishing Safari held at Mukah Old Town on Sunday afternoon.
His text of speech was read by Mukah Resident, Haji Abdullah Jamil, who gave away the prizes to the winners of the two-day fishing event organised by Sarawak Marine Fisheries Department (SMFD) from April 19 to 20.
Touching on the Fishing Safari which was held in conjunction with the famous annual Mukah Kaul Festival, Sulaiman said with it (safari), Mukah could be introduced to the world as an attractive fishing destination and also as a great tourism hub that would attract domestic and foreign tourists.
“I learnt that the Fishing Safari used to kick-start the famous Kaul Festival which has been made into a unique tourist product for the state.
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