PNR visitors’ centre 25 pct completed

Wong (third left), flanked by Jessica Wong (on Wong’s right) and Kwan (on Wong’s left, partly hidden) being interviewed after the walkabout at the visitors’ complex.

MIRI: Construction work is 40 days ahead of schedule on the restoration of a visitors’ centre complex at Piasau Nature Reserve (PNR) here, which is  scheduled for completion by Feb 26, 2018.
Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) chief executive officer Wong Ting Chung is happy with the progress of the work, done by Technicorps Builder Sdn Bhd.

Designer has passion for paper crafts

One of Ceres’ old works known as Imaginative was an exploration into a world within layers of papers and colours, carefully drawn and cut to create the effect.

Never give up on your dreams.
That is a mantra most people would live by but for designer Ceres Lau Sin Yee, it is more than just a slogan. In fact, it is the very essence of her life and her passion for the arts, fuelled by encouragement and love from her late father.

Natural attractions draw visitors from near and far

Visitors flocking to take pictures of the ‘Horse Stone’ formation which is said to look like a horse drinking water.

MIRI: Tusan Beach, located 40 kilometres from Miri, offers stunning sunsets and beautiful landscapes, including the cliffs of Tanjung Layang-Layang which has a unique natural formation known as “Horse Stone”, making it one of the top tourist destinations in Bekenu.
It draws foreign tourists, locals and even Bruneians who drive all the way from the sultanate to witness the natural wonders.

Visitor shares her travel experiences

Nowak shares this picture she took during a boat trip from Kapit to Belaga.

MIRI: Going on a vacation without any pre-planned itinerary to South Asia and South East Asia countries turned out to be the best back-packing trip for Polish traveller Aleksandra Nowak.
Embarking on her long trip in October last year after saving for three years, Nowak made her first stop in India and thereafter to Nepal before returning to India for more exploration.

Road system in Baram could cost RM3 billion — Dennis

Dennis (standing middle) and the organising commitee with all the winners.

MIRI: Construction and tar-sealing of road networks in Baram could cost the government as much as RM3 billion.
However, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said the project was possible with the total commitment from the people to spur Baram with vibrant economic and development activities.
“The effort to tar seal all the roads in Baram is relatively costly. From my own calculation, the cost for tar sealed road works can be as high as RM3 billion.

Many agreeable to rename PNR after late CM, S4S says

MIRI: Despite objections from certain groups, the Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S) movement which has proposed that the Piasau Nature Reserve (PNR) be renamed as Adenan Satem Piasau Nature Park said the proposal was agreeable to many of the locals here.
S4S activist Eric Chin in a press release yesterday, noted that based on the petition they have collected from the locals, the idea is well-received by most, as a sign of respect for the deceased former chief minister.
“Adenan was a nature-loving person and his policy to freeze timber licences shows his effort. Hence, we are making this call as our way of remembering Adenan uniquely,” he said.

170 tourism stakeholders expected at Tourism Forum

MIRI: Some 170 participants from various tourism stakeholders here are expected at a Tourism Forum at Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club (EVGCC) on April 29.
Chairman of Miri City Council (MCC)’s tourism development standing committee
Councillor Ernest Goh said the participants are involved in tourism-related development such as hoteliers, transportation, travel agents, tour operators and many others.
“The council welcomes these tourism stakeholders to attend the forum.
“Their support is crucial as the council is going to document all feedback and problems faced by tourism stakeholders here.

Opening of new museum set for this Sept

The proposed Miri Cultural and Heritage Museum.

MIRI: The proposed Miri Cultural and Heritage Museum – the first museum in Sarawak built in a former office complex of historical value – is scheduled to open to the public by September this year.
Curator of Sarawak Museum’s Natural History and Zoology, Dr Charles Leh, said the design for the project is complete and will be forwarded soonest to the Public Works Department (PWD) to call for tender.
“We have the funds for the project and once a tender had been called by PWD and renovation work begin, we expect the museum to be ready and open to the public by September this year,” he said when contacted recently.

Delegation visits Sarawak Shell head office

Awang Tengah (front row, third left) flanked by Julaihi (on Awang Tengah’s right) and Lo in a group photo with others at the entrance of the SSB headquarters before the briefing.

MIRI: Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Trade and Investment Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan was briefed on the oil and gas industry’s latest developments by Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) at the latter’s head office in Lutong yesterday.

Poser over interesting places in Miri

The Long Jetty has been likened to Long Jetty NSW in Perth. — Photo by Miri Community Channel

Activities at the beach can be sunbathing, volley ball game, snorkelling to observing the natural ‘Blue Tears’ phenomena, among others.

MIRI: Whenever a friend from out of town comes to visit, the one question they often ask is: What are the interesting places to visit in Miri?
Though it seems like a simple question, shamefully, I can’t answer the question.
The typical places of interest like the Grand Old Lady on top of Canada Hill, Lambir National Park, Tusan Beach, Borneo Tropical Rainforest, etc are, to me, the ‘usual’ tourist attractions. I am sure many would agree with me.
But are they sufficient enough to keep tourists and travellers coming back?

Key Resolution of IDECS 2017

YAB CM has summarised 8 initiatives:-

1. Setting up a Development Bank
2. Setting up Sarawak Multimedia Authority to regulate digital economy
3. Setting up a Sarawak Digital Economic Corporation
4. Building ICT Infrastructure esp to increase speed
5. Setting up a TEGAS Digital Village at Samajaya
6. Promoting e-Learning
7. Build a Data Centre
8. Organising series of Labs to discuss the above.