Ministry to position Sarawak as top tourist destination The Sarawak government is implementing the Third Sarawak Tourism Master plan (2020 – 2035) to position Sarawak as one of the preferred tourist destinations, despite threats from the Covid-19 pandemic. Over RM48 million for Sarawak tourism, cultural development projects The federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has allocated a total of RM48,252,000 to fund the implementation of the proposed 18 tourism and cultural development projects in Sarawak, its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said. AirAsia to commence Kuching-Langkawi route in November The Kuching-Langkawi route will commence on November 13, with thrice-weekly flight to expand Airasia’s network as well as providing connectivity between the two cities. Northern Coastal Highway to spur trade and investment in BIMP-EAGA The Northern Coastal Highway project linking Limbang to Lawas is poised to spur more trade and investment within the Brunei – Indonesia – Malaysia and the Philippines East Asean Growth (BIMP-EAGA). RM5 million put aside annually to develop performing arts The Sarawak government would allocate RM5 million annually to boost and develop the performing arts industry, especially those involving youths here. ‘Science, maths in English training to start this year’ More than 2,000 teachers in Sarawak are expected to start their training to teach Science and Mathematics in English this year, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong.