WITH more and more Malaysians starting to travel again, Sarawak with its abundance of natural beauty, cultural diversity, lush rainforests and vibrant wildlife stands out as an ideal holiday destination for travellers who want to experience the uniqueness of Malaysia.
To get the best packages to Sarawak, holidaymakers can head to MATTA Fair at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur on April 9 and 10 where the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and 20 of its industry partners will be showcasing Sarawak’s attractive culture, adventure, nature, food and festival (CANFF) offerings.
This ranges from leisure activities to adrenaline pumping tour packages such as visiting traditional longhouses, diving, kayaking and mountain climbing.
“Sarawak’s presence in MATTA Fair 2022 is timely with the re-opening of Malaysia’s border,” commented Sarawak Tourism Board’s CEO Sharzede Datu Salleh Askor.
“We are all geared up to welcome tourists to experience Sarawak’s distinctive blend, whether it is experiencing the culture of Sarawak’s many indigenous communities or exploring gigantic caves in the Gunung Mulu National Park.”
This marks the third time that Sarawak has been selected as the featured destination for MATTA Fair 2022
“To give visitors a preview of what Sarawak has to offer, our booth design is inspired by the architecture of the newly-opened Borneo Cultures Museum, the biggest museum in Malaysia and the second largest in Southeast Asia which is a destination not-to-be missed when visiting Sarawak,” noted Sharzede.
“The tourism industry needs to recover and get back to business and MATTA Fair is a great opportunity to showcase the best of what Sarawak and Malaysia can offer.”
With the safety of travellers being paramount, the state through the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee has put in place an intelligent risk management within borders as well as stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safety of all tourists.
Among the unique attractions that the packages offer include night cycling rides around Kuching City as listed by the Lonely Planet; discovering Bung Jagoi Heritage, an old Bidayuh village established more than 150 years ago; exploring Sarawak’s coastal villages in Bruit, Daro and Matu; or taking a trip to the Mulu National Park, a UNESCO Heritage site to have a grand view of the caves and the infamous Pinnacles.
At Sarawak’s booth at MATTA Fair, visitors will be able get a taste of Sarawak by participating in Sarawak-themed puzzles to take-home unique souvenirs giveaway items such as a Penan clutch bag, authentic handwoven rattan pepper baskets or bead garlands.
In conjunction with the month of Ramadan, the Sarawak Tourism Board will also be giving away authentic kek lapis and bubur pedas, a local traditional dish of the Sarawakian Malays that is normally served during the breaking of fast. – April 9, 2022
