Sarawak targets RM3.2bil from tourism in 2022

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KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is projecting earnings of RM3.2bil through a tourism target of 1.2 million visitors into the state this year following the reopening of borders and easing of restrictions.

Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said based on the 229,678 visitor arrivals from January to March, they are confident that the state will reach its target.

"The indication from the last three months is great for tourism recovery. In 2019, we had 4.66 million visitors. This was an "In terms of tourism receipts for January to March, a total of RM517mil had been recorded, and this is a growth of 569.25% compared with the same period last year. So based on all these numbers, we are really looking forward to 2022," said Abdul Karim.

Abdul Karim, who represented Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, launched the 50th Matta Fair.

 

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