By Christopher Lidom
KUCHING, March 11: More than 200 events are scheduled to be held throughout Sarawak in 2024, says Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Abdul Karim, who is Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Sarawak said although only 88 events are featured in the Calendar of Tourism Events 2024 (CoE2024), others will be announced via press conferences held gradually throughout the year.
“Through my ministry, we have approved more than 200 events. This includes film production events, sports events, food and culture events, and many others,” he told a press conference after chairing the State Tourism Steering Committee Meeting at a hotel here today.
Among the events highlighted in the Calendar of Tourism Events 2024 (CoE2024) are the iconic Rainforest World Music Festival, Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race, Kuching Marathon and Borneo Jazz Festival.
For more information on events in Sarawak in 2024, visit MTCP website.
Earlier on, during the State Tourism Steering Committee Meeting, Abdul Karim also launched the Quick Fact Book 2023, together with Calendar of Events (COE) 2024 and the 9th Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards (2019-2023) and SHTA official Website.
He said this year’s awards will feature eight Main Award Categories with thirty (28) sub-categories.
“The 9th Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards will be introducing several new categories to better reflect our commitment to recognising and celebrating excellence across all aspects of the tourism industry.
“Examples of the new categories include Spa and Wellness, Education and Medical Tourism, SMM2H, as well as featuring Best Community Based Tourism Initiative and Special Award for Sustainability and many others,” he added. — DayakDaily
