KUCHING, March 24 — Sarawak’s Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today said he expects a sharp rise in the number of...
KUCHING, March 24 — Sarawak’s Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today said he expects a sharp rise in the number of tourist arrivals to come for events held in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence this year.
Sarawak achieved independence from the British on July 22, 1963. It would later form the Federation of Malaysia along with Malaya, North Borneo , and Singapore on September 16, 1963. He said apart from experiencing the celebration and knowing its meaning, the anniversary is a vehicle to convey the government's initiatives through the organisation of various programmes and activities.
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