KUCHING, March 3 — Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) strongly supports the federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing’s initiative of promoting...
Damansara Perdana's Táo Restaurant and Bar impresses with the most unusual fried rice that contains… raisins, walnuts and dried peaches!Lau also stressed the importance of acknowledging the historical significance of Sabah and Sarawak in the formation of Malaysia.
SPA president Datuk John Lau said they welcome such initiative because many of their friends from China, who plan to visit their relatives in Malaysia, would consider ‘bak kut teh’ as a must-try dish during their stay in the country. “We see the recent criticism hurled against our federal minister of tourism from Sarawak as being unfounded. Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is diligently working to boost tourism and attract visitors to Malaysia, which ultimately contributes to the growth of our economy.
“However, there have been dissenting voices internally, particularly from a leader within the Unity Government. We urge that if this leader has nothing constructive to contribute, they should refrain from unnecessary commentary,” he said in a statement yesterday.Lau also stressed the importance of acknowledging the historical significance of Sabah and Sarawak in the formation of Malaysia.
“When discussing national heritage, it’s essential to incorporate Sabah and Sarawak; otherwise it only represents the heritage of Peninsular Malaysia,” added Lau. — Borneo Post
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