Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Sarawak's strength is in eco-tourism

KAPIT: Among Sarawak's greatest assets are its many rivers and lush forest in addition to its people.

"These give the state the strength to boost its eco-tourism industry," said Minister of Land Development Dato Sri Dr James Jemut Masing.

The best way to discover what Sarawak's has to offer through eco-tourism is for one to participate in events such as the Baleh Kapit Raft Safari which provides an opportunity for the participants to get in touch with nature through activities like river adventure and a visit to the longhouse to experience the way of life of the people living there.

James said this while officiating at the closing and prize giving ceremony of the Baleh Kapit Raft Safari 2007 held at the civic centre here recently.

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