Padawan Municipal Council ( MPP) recently
attracted about 500 visitors from both local and foreign countries, including
US and UK, to its tourism promotion booth when it particpated in the Sheda
Property Expo 2014 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from Aug 22 to 24.
According to MPP pubic relations officer,
the aim of setting up the booth was to promote the many interesting tourism
spots in Padawan that many people were still not aware of.
“For example, Kampung Annah Rais and Kampung
Bunuk that have beautiful longhouses and friendly villagers, where tourists
just can get down from the bus or car and walk up the longhouse ladders to
enjoy the longhouse life,” stated a press statement recently.
It also mentioned MPP had organised many
annual events in collaboration with the state Tourism Ministry such as the ‘
Sejijak Mini Regatta’, Borneo Nature Run at Borneo Highlands Resort and the
annual Padawan Raft Safari on Aug 3.
MPP also distributed free of charge, full
information of Sarawak tourist events and activities magazines, Sarawak Talk
2014 and in-house MPP magazine which ran out of stock by the third day.
“Nature lovers who wish to spend more time
or get close to nature and experience kampong life can always stay at the many
homestays available in Padawan.
“Tourists who come during the right time
can witness the biggest flower — the Rafflesia — in Kampung Temurang while on
their way to Kampung Annah Rais or enjoy the cool crystal clear water and
beautiful waterfalls with beautiful natural greens around them.”
MPP is committed to organising more
community-based activities aimed at getting tourists closer to the community
besides encouraging them to have fun and enjoy nature in Padawan.
For further information on the homestay,
the public can visit MPP website or contact Joshua at 016- 8575722 or Raie Omar
019876916 or Joda at 016- 862 9215 or Cr. Isabell at 019- 8498413 or call MPP
at 082- 615566.
The Borneo Post
28 Aug 2014
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