By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Dec 17: The Borneo Highland Glamping Festival is another exciting addition to Sarawak’s tourism offerings, seamlessly blending culture, nature, and innovation.
Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed his delight at the event’s success, highlighting how the second edition reached new heights with over 250 tents set up by participants from 10 different nationalities.
“This outstanding event celebrates the beauty of nature and the spirit of adventure. We are thrilled to welcome visitors from Sarawak, Sabah, Peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore, who have flown in to be part of this exciting gathering.
“This diverse attendance reflects the growing appeal of glamping and outdoor tourism in Borneo and demonstrates Sarawak’s potential as a world-class destination,” he said during the festival’s official opening on Saturday (Dec 14).
Abdul Karim emphasised that the festival’s mission to promote glamping as a new tourism product for Sarawak is both timely and visionary.
He noted that the unique experience allows visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Borneo Highlands while enjoying the comforts of modern camping.
“Such initiatives align with Sarawak’s tourism target of attracting five million visitors by 2025 and demonstrate our readiness to offer exceptional experiences as we prepare for Visit Malaysia Year 2026,” he added.
Looking forward to even bigger and better initiatives from Borneo Glamping, Abdul Karim commended the organisers’ vision and commitment to enhancing Sarawak’s tourism offerings.
“With continued collaboration and support, I am confident that we will see more events showcasing the best of what Sarawak has to offer,” he concluded.
The Borneo Highland Glamping Festival 2.0, held from Dec 13 to 15, was a joint effort by Borneo Glamping, LCDA, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Borneo Highland Residents Club, Proactive Youth Club, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Sarawak Sports Corporation, Tourism Malaysia, and Business Events Sarawak.
The event drew around 3,000 festival-goers, featuring a wide range of activities from traditional workshops and outdoor sports to wellness programs and live entertainment.
Borneo Glamping founder Awang Saifeluddin and Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang were among those present. — DayakDaily
