KUCHING, Oct 31 2025: Sarawak is on track to achieve its target of RM12.7 billion in tourism revenue this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg tonight.
Abang Johari said Sarawak has already recorded tourism revenue of RM8.2 billion as of August.
“This achievement shows that Sarawak is on the right track to achieve its target,” he said at a state dinner held in honour of the visiting Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and his consort Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.
The premier suggested that Sarawak and Pahang hold a joint tourism promotion as both have great potential to develop integrated tourism packages based on eco-tourism and local culture.
He said through the joint promotion, cultural exchange and strengthening of air and land networks, Sarawak and Pahang will be able to introduce to the world the true beauty of Malaysia, which is rich in diversity.
“When we start operating our AirBorneo services, Kuantan and Kuching will be connected,” he said.
Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian and Speaker Tan Sri Asfia Awang Nasar were among those present at the dinner.
The Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang are on a four-day official visit to Sarawak.
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