Sunday 29 September 2019

Birdwatching to become new tourism attraction in Sarawak


KUCHING, Sept 28 -- Sarawak has vast potential to become a major attraction for bird watchers.

Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahmah Hamzah said a total of 650 bird species including Blue Banded Pitta and Black Oriole which could only be found in the island of Borneo had been recorded in the state.

"Sarawak also has the most number of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia, namely 18 in total," he said when launching the 10th Asean Bird Fair at Tebingan Kuching here today.

Aimed at promoting the protection of bird species as well as bird watching activities and eco-tourism, the five-day event organised by the Ecotourism & Conservation Society of Malaysia managed to attract participation of over 100 delegations from 19 countries.

Among the activities lined up for the event are an exhibition, bird watching activities, public talks and international forum.
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