Kuching, Feb 21, 2012: In the effort to develop better products, services and facilities for tourism, the State has consented on new rates for all national parks and nature reserves. The changes will be made effective from 1st May 2012.
Presently, SARAWAK FORESTRY is responsible in managing all national parks and nature reserves in Sarawak, overseeing all operational matters which are handled by dedicated staff consisting of wildlife experts, park guides, veterinarians and conservators alike. The national parks and nature reserves have showed positive outcomes in terms of visitation, industry and stakeholder interest as well as worldwide recognition and support in the past year. Sarawak’s conservation efforts have successfully reached the world via the national parks and nature reserves.
Last year, national parks and nature reserves such as Bako and Semenggoh have received more than 10,000 visitors and this reflected a good indication not only in terms of tourism but also in terms of education, conservation and new development.
With the advent of the new rates, SARAWAK FORESTRY aims to broaden the scope and functions of the national parks and nature reserve in which with an additional source of revenue, better facilities, services and manpower can be attained. In the pre-establishment stages of the new rates, matters such as resolutions, aims, and operations will be re-enforced to act in accordance with the new rates.
Haji Ali Yusop, Managing Director / CEO of SARAWAK FORESTRY, regarded the implementation of new rates as a great opportunity for a better change. He added, “with the National Parks and Nature Reserves constantly being upgraded, developed and well maintained, it will benefit all stakeholders in various ways. With the new rates being implemented, the products and services will be enhanced.”
Pursuant to the amendments to the National Parks and Nature Reserves Regulations made by the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri on 26 August 2010, all National Parks and Nature Reserves in Sarawak will charge the new rates for entrance fees, park guiding fees and other charges, to be effective from 1 May 2012, as detailed below:
NEW ENTRANCE FEES
SINGLE ENTRY
Category
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Foreigner
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Local
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(1)
Adult
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(2)
Disabled person
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(3)
Children, above 6 years old but less than 18 years old |
(4) Children, 6 years and below
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(5)
Adult
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(6) Senior Citizen/ disabled person
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(7) Children, above 6 years old but less than 18 years old
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(8) Children, 6 years and below
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World Heritage Site (5-day Pass)
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RM30.00
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RM15.00
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RM10.00
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Free
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RM15.00
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RM7.00
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RM5.00
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Free
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National Parks
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RM20.00
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RM10.00
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RM7.00
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Free
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RM10.00
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RM5.00
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RM3.00
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Free
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Semenggoh Nature Reserve
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RM10.00
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RM5.00
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RM5.00
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Free
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RM5.00
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RM3.00
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RM2.00
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Free
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Other Nature Reserves
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RM5.00
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RM3.00
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RM2.00
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Free
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RM1.00
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Free
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Free
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Free
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MULTIPLE ENTRIES (non-transferable)
Nature Reserve
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Adult
(1 month)
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Senior Citizen/
Disabled person (50%)
(1 month)
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Sama Jaya NR
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RM20.00
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RM10.00
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NEW PARK GUIDING FEES
World Heritage Site
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Leisure Trekking
(per hour, per guide) (maximum of 10 persons per guide)
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RM 50 per group
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Adventure Trekking
(per 8-hour-day or part thereof)
(minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 persons per guide)
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RM 500 per guide
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Adventure Caving
(per 8-hour-day or part thereof)
(maximum of 8 persons per guide)
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RM 600 per guide
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Other National Parks and Nature Reserves
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Leisure Trekking
(per hour, per guide) (maximum of 10 persons per guide)
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RM 30 per group
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Adventure Trekking
(per 8-hour-day or part thereof)
(minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 persons per guide)
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RM 400 per guide
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Adventure Caving
(per 8-hour-day or part thereof)
(maximum of 8 persons per guide)
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RM 500 per guide
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OTHER CHARGES
1
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Rent of locker (per day)
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RM5 per locker
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2
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Lease of canteen (per month)
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World Heritage Site
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RM300
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Other National Parks and Nature Reserves
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RM200
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3
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Lease of toilet/changing room (per month)
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RM50
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4
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Use of conference room
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RM200
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5
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Commercial filming and photography fee
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RM1,000
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Haji Ali Yusop, who is also the Director of Forests and Controller of National Parks and Nature Reserves, said, “In this industry, the need to constantly develop our products and services is very crucial and with the new rates that are to be implemented beginning of May 2012, we will see some changes and act on them relatively as the rates can be considered as minor enhancements for the time being. The outcomes will definitely be monitored and future development for the national parks and nature reserves will follow subsequently.”
Haji Ali Yusop stressed that SARAWAK FORESTRY aims to provide better and efficient customer services. He welcomes travel and tourism operators in promoting better quality in services and care for both local and foreign visitors as he believes that we are all active agents in representing the beauty and wealth of Sarawak’s biodiversity.
For further information about the new rates for other services such as park guiding and rentals of rooms and products, or other related matters on national parks, nature reserves please contact Visitors Information Centre at 082 248088 or visit SARAWAK FORESTRY’s website at www.sarawakforestry.com
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