Sarawak Tourism Booms: Visitor Numbers Stay Strong in 2025

Sarawak's Tourism Sector Shows Resilience: Visitor Arrivals Remain Strong in First Quarter of 2025 KUCHING, SARAWAK – Sarawak's tourism sector continues to demonstrate its strength, with visitor arrival numbers remaining stable in the first quarter of 2025. This positive trend was highlighted by Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Sarawak's Deputy Premier, who attributed the success to a combination of targeted marketing strategies and improvements in infrastructure. "Tourism remains a key contributor to our economy," stated Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas during a recent press conference. "In the first quarter of 2025, we saw visitor arrivals maintain a steady momentum at 1.2 million, reinforcing growth in various sectors, including wholesale, retail, accommodation, and transportation." The government's proactive approach to promoting Sarawak as a tourist destination, coupled with investments in improving connectivity, has played a crucial role in sustaining this positive momentum. The consistent growth in visitor numbers is a testament to the effectiveness of these strategies and bodes well for the future of Sarawak's tourism industry.