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Sarawak Tourism Board is looking for a highly motivated, committed, energetic and vibrant personality to join our team for the following position:

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GRADE N54

To support the CEO in the overall implementation of best-practice corporate governance, management, organizational structure and procedures, staff development, financial management, and risk management principles of all aspects of the Board’s operations.

Responsibilities:

Overall Organisation Leadership:

• To support the CEO in the overall direction, management and administration of all aspects of the Board’s operations especially on the financial and operating performance in support of the strategic objectives of the Board.

Governance and Board Communications:

• To provide fact-based and documented advice on all matters pertaining to the operations of the Board.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of internal guidelines on governance-related matters.

Financial and General Management:

• To ensure that the financial controls are in place to enable sound financial management practices.
• To manage the Board’s general administration and day-to-day operations.

Human Resource and Organisational Development:

• Together with the CEO, to be responsible for the organisational development and personnel management of all the staffs within the Board.

Requirement:

• 15 years of senior position experiences particularly in financial management, risk management and human capital.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in related discipline required.
• An outstanding track record of achievement demonstrated through business results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a high-performance culture in organisations.
• Knowledge of government regulatory and legal requirements.
• A sense of urgency, results orientation and demonstrated thoughtful but deliberate execution skills.
• Strategic planning exposure is a must.
• High degree of computer literacy.

Interested applicants can email a cover letter and CV including relevant certificates to [email protected]

Deadline for application: 18 January 2021

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Local Boutique, Batique Sdn. Bhd. works with UITM to Create ‘Sarawak Ethos-themed’, Batik Collection.

Kuala Lumpur, 8th September 2019 – ‘Sarawak Ethos’, the latest initiative by the Sarawak Tourism Board (‘STB’) in collaboration with Old Kuching Smart Heritage (‘OKSHE’), was showcased at the 16th Piala Seri Endon (PSE) Competition Finals, held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. The showcase revealed a range of Sarawak-inspired batik collection to boost visibility of the Sarawak ‘brand’, encapsulating various aspects of Sarawak in the design.

KUCHING – Sarawak’s headliner tourism attraction, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) has proven that it is more than just a music festival if this year’s sell-out crowd is anything to go by. A capacity crowd of 23,650 from all parts of the world attended the three-day festival.

This year’s edition of the RWMF was artfully arranged with a seamless and flawless sequence of the nightly concerts. The 2019 line up featured 30 bands and over 200 performers. From the Chilean island of Rapa Nui in the South Eastern Pacific Ocean saw Ballet Folcloric De Chile Bafochi in the earlier evening slots each day of the festival on the Jungle Stage and showcased spectacular costumes and sensual dance moves. From the South West Pacific Ocean, Wai from New Zealand gave mesmerizing performances at the Theatre Stage and at the mini sessions throughout the three-day festival.

Sarawak Tourism Board would like to invite interested and qualified individuals to fill vacancies as follows:

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The Sawak Tourism board objectives is to achieve its objectives of increasing tourist arrivals into the state, creating awareness among the trade, media and public of the diversity of Sarawak in terms of tourism products, both on a regional and international basis, to position Sarawak as a prime destination for culture, nature and adventure tourism in the above areas. The Sawak Tourism board is committed to market and promote Sarawak Culture, Adventure, Nature, Food and Festivals (CANFF) through strategic collaborative actions and they want to position themselves as a leading and preferred ecotourism destination driven by empowered communities and responsible actions.

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The Nature of Employment in Tourism

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As the world learns to adapt to living with COVID-19, global tourism is making its gradual recovery towards pre-pandemic levels. Photo by Tanathip Rattanatum @ Pexels

Tourism is making a comeback – albeit at a gradual and cautious pace – as countries around the world are easing or lifting travel restrictions as part of efforts to revitalise the economy and adapt to living with COVID-19.

Thus far, the result, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) , has been encouraging. Between January and September 2022, there were an estimated 700 million people travelling around the world, which not only accounted for more than double the number recorded in the same period of the previous year, but also 63 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.

Plus, in its economic and employment impact of travel and tourism, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) notes that the sector has been improving since the pandemic, with an increase of the global gross domestic product (GDP) by USD1,038 billion to USD5,812 billion in 2021.

Perhaps more importantly, there had been a rise in the number of travel and tourism jobs by 18.2 million to 289 million in the same year – or one in eleven jobs worldwide.

Job creation is among the key benefits of a thriving and sustainable tourism sector, complementing other advantages including inclusive social integration promotion, heritage protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods and well-being among local communities.

It is especially beneficial to those in search of work for the first time or those struggling to find employment. Globally and conventionally, this can apply to women, youth, retirees, ethnic minority groups and migrants, as well as those possessing low qualifications or undergoing work transitions.

In Malaysia, employment in tourism accounted for 3.52 million people or 23.4 per cent of total employment in 2021. Majority of jobs come from economic areas namely food and beverage, retail trade, and country-specific tourism services.

Specifically in Sarawak (as of 2020) , there were 298.8 thousand people employed in the sector, which contributed to 23.67 per cent of the State’s total employment. Apart from the aforementioned areas, they can be found working in the passenger transport services, travel agencies and other reservation services, as well as retail sale of automotive fuel.

As illustrated above, employment in tourism is diverse in nature, ranging from large tourism companies mostly in accommodation and transport activities, to small and micro businesses in formal and informal sectors.

This is because the sector, as UNWTO and the International Labour Organization (ILO) describe it, is “about people”, whether they are visitors to another country or state that isn’t theirs or employees ensuring effective business operations.

“Tourism products and services are also about people. The tourism industries are heavily dependent on the human factor (in addition to other factors such as such as natural resources, infrastructure and capital) to ensure delivery and quality of its products and services,” they add.

As such, if you are interested in pursuing a career in tourism, it’s worth noting that you have a wide range of options to consider, be it physical or virtual, and even beyond the obvious ones like hospitality and tour and travel management, as we have discussed in our previous articles .

Basically, jobs in the sector can be divided into two types , given their involvement and contribution in businesses:

• Direct employment , referring to workers being in constant contact with tourists and catering for tourist demand, e.g. jobs at front offices in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, tourism information offices, aircrafts, cruise lines, resorts or shopping outlets
• Indirect employment , i.e. employees who may not have direct interaction with tourists, but are still relevant in the tourism supply chain, e.g. jobs in restaurant suppliers, construction companies that build and maintain tourist facilities, as well as necessary infrastructure, aircraft manufacturers, various handicrafts producers, marketing agencies or accounting services.

Given how the sector has become a major driver of socio-economic growth for many countries around the world, it has been incorporated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , particularly targets in Goals 8, 12 and 14 (Table 1).

For Sarawak, opportunities to find work related to tourism is building up, with the Sarawak Government undertaking efforts to increase the likelihood of such prospect.

In the not so far future, a number of initiatives is expected to be carried out under the 2023 State Budget as part of the Government’s aggressive approach in promoting the sector.

Among others , it is in the midst of developing, upgrading and preserving historical sites, natural heritage and other tourism products and facilities; supporting local and international events and festivals such as Sarawak Regatta, Rainforest World Music Festival and Spartan Race; establishing the Sarawak Handicraft Centre; and developing tourism investment zones, of which five areas have been identified for this purpose:

• Sarawak Delta Geopark
• Santubong Peninsula
• Hydro-lake Development Areas
• Lundu-Sematan
• Miri-Sibuti

Long-term wise, under Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) , the State is looking to become a leading eco-tourism and business event destination in the ASEAN region by 2030.

Achieving this goal will involve undertaking various strategies and initiatives that will equip the tourism workforce with the necessary knowledge and skills, and empower local communities to conserve heritage, culture and biodiversity, as well as promote investment and development in the sector.

If all goes well, by 2030 the sector’s contribution to Sarawak’s GDP will increase by up to 11 per cent; arrivals to the State will experience an annual growth rate of 7.5 per cent with longer period of stay from 5.5 nights to 7.5 nights; and most importantly, total employment will account for up to 25 per cent.

References:

Department of Statistics, Malaysia. (2022). Tourism Satellite Account 2021. https://www.dosm.gov.my/v1/index.php?r=column/cthemeByCat&cat=111&bul_id=NGtqNllWaTJIYm9uV0lwM0J1Y2RZQT09&menu_id=TE5CRUZCblh4ZTZMODZIbmk2aWRRQT09

Economic Planning Unit Sarawak. (2021). Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030. https://premierdept.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/SPU/Post%20Covid19%20Development%20Strategy_FINAL_SEP2021%20(1).pdf

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak. (n.d.). Sarawak Tourism Quick Facts. https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/page-0-228-200-SARAWAK-TOURISM-QUICK-FACTS.html

Office of the Premier of Sarawak. (2022). Ucapan Belanjawan Tahun 2023. https://premier.sarawak.gov.my/upload/file_folder/Speeches/2022/YAB%20PREMIER%20BUDGET%20SPEECH%202023.pdf

United Nations. (n.d.). The 17 Goals. https://sdgs.un.org/goals

World Tourism Organization. (n.d.). Tourism in the 2030 Agenda. https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284416158

World Tourism Organization. (2022). Tourism Recovery Accelerates to Reach 65% of Pre-Pandemic Levels. https://www.unwto.org/news/tourism-recovery-accelerates-to-reach-65-of-pre-pandemic-levels

World Tourism Organization & International Labour Organization. (2014). Measuring Employment in the Tourism Industries – Guide with Best Practices. https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284416158

World Travel & Tourism Council (n.d.). Economic Impact Reports. https://wttc.org/research/economic-impact

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STB Sarawak Tourism Board is hiring Manager, Assistant Manager. Job Location Kuching Malaysia. Interested applicants are invited to submit the application letter and resume to…

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STB Sarawak Tourism Board, Kuching Malaysia is hiring Manager, Assistant Manager

Sarawak Tourism Board STB is looking for highly motivated, committed, energetic and vibrant personality to join our team for the following positions:

Manager, Assistant Manager Job Vacancies at Sarawak Tourism Board, Kuching Malaysia

Post Name: Manager – Procurement, Grade N44 (1 post)

Main Responsibilities :

• Prepare and execute procurement strategies across the Board
• Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capacities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Communicate with suppliers / vendors to ensure that the services / products arrive in a timely manner
• Process a quotation / tender projects
• Analyse supply contracts to determine which suppliers / vendors best meet the Board’s needs and project requirements
• Compare proposals for price and specifications
• To oversee and handling all procurement related matters accordance to State circulars, procedures and guidelines.
• To prepare annual procurement plan and monthly procurement reports
• To plan procurement meeting

Job Requirements :

• A degree in Business Management, Administration, Economics or any relevant fields.
• At least 6 years of working experience in related field
• Problem analysis and solving skills
• Analytical, Negotiation, Mathematical skills
• Basic knowledge of procurement process, procedures and policies in government sector will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in materials logistics, business and contract law, finance and accounting.
• Strong communication capabilities with strong ownership and accountability.
• Must be a quick learner, good team player and self-motivated.
• Candidate must be able to work independently.

Post Name: Assistant Manager – Digital (Website Management), Grade N29 (1 Post)

• Plan, Implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade Sarawak Tourism Board’s various websites and their elements.
• Respond to and troubleshoot all website issues.
• Identity and respond to all website security breaches.
• Ensure that the website is protected by enabling the appropriate security measures.
• Update systems and content regularly.
• Conduct content audits to eliminate redundant and / or duplicate information.
• Create appropriate website content aligned with the organization’s strategy.
• Ensure website quality and efficiency by conducting regular test plans.
• Improve the User Experience of the website.
• Collaborate with all staff and management to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization’s standards.
• Create strategies to grow subscriber base and web traffic metrics.
• Ensure full compliance on the website with all laws and regulations.
• Keep up-to-date with Industry best practices and monitor competitor websites.
• Measure and identify trends and report performances of digital marketing campaigns and assess against goals (ROIs and KPIs), making recommendations to improve.
• A diploma in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
• At least 1 years of work experience in related field.
• Have knowledge of Google analytics, SEMrush, Mail chimp, Canva, among others.
• Highly proficient in HTML, XHTML, CSS design, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, mySQL and JavaScript.
• Detailed understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Paid Per Click (PPC) and web design and other elements.
• Ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Content creation, design or writing skills are a plus.
• Time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Post Name: Assistant Manager – Digital (Social Media), Grade N29 (1 post)

• Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
• Define most important social media KPIs
• Manage and oversee social media content
• Measure the success of every social media campaign
• Stay up to date with latest social media best practices and technologies
• Use social media marketing tools
• Work with copywriters and designers to ensure content is informative and appealing
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and Product Development teams
• Monitor SEO and user engagement and suggest content optimization
• Communicate with industry professionals and influences via social media to create a strong network
• Hire and train others in the team
• Provide constructive feedback
• Adhere to rules and regulations
• Present to Senior Management
• A diploma in Marketing, Business Administration or related qualification.
• Social Media Strategist using social media for brand awareness and impressions
• Excellent knowledge of social media best practices
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Experience with doing audience and buyer persona research
• Good understanding of social media KPIs
• Familiarity with web design and publishing
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Great leadership skills
• Good language and communication skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to submit the application letter (indicating the position) and resume including relevant certificates, experiences, current and expected salaries to address below:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sarawaktourism.com

Closing Date of Application : 16 July 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and called for interview

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Abdul Karim (seated, centre) together with (seated, from left) Sharzede, Snowdan, Dennis and Noor Ahmad, in a group photo with the participants of the workshop. — Photo by Roystein Emmor

KUCHING (May 20): The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is setting its sights on achieving five million visitor arrivals to Sarawak next year.

Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says his ministry is revisiting the goal, which was first outlined back in 2020.

“Our highest number of visitors coming to Sarawak through the years was in 2019, when we recorded 4.6 million arrivals.

“That was the reason why I increased the target up to five million in 2020, but then the Covid-19 pandemic hit us, and everything collapsed,” he said at the opening of the ‘Sarawak Tourism Destination Resilience Workshop’ here today.

He said he was optimistic that Sarawak would be able to hit this year’s target of four million arrivals.

“Our visitor arrivals from January to April this year stood at 1,615,912, compared to the same period in 2023 at 1,288,036, showcasing an increase of 25.46 per cent.

“The numbers are already picking up from these four months and normally, January to April is not our peak season, which usually is from June until December.

“Based on this, I know that we should be able to hit that target by September or even in August,” he said, reiterating the ministry’s projection of five million visitor arrivals for 2025.

“It’s not easy to achieve this target, so everybody would have to work hard.”

On the workshop, Abdul Karim said the comprehensive initiative underscored the ministry’s unwavering commitment towards equipping stakeholders with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate crises effectively; thus, ensuring sustainable tourism growth in Sarawak.

“The Sarawak Tourism Destination Resilience Programme is more than just a series of workshops. It is a manifesto for change, a roadmap for resilience.

“Over the course of a number of modules, participants will delve deep into the intricacies of destination management, learning how to evaluate, mitigate and manage risks effectively.

“They will explore strategies for bolstering adaptive capacity, ensuring the development of sustainable and inclusive tourism practices, and upholding our rich cultural heritage,” he said.

Also present were deputy minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chairman Dato Dennis Ngau, STB chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor, and Pacific Asia Travel Association chief executive officer Noor Ahmad Hamid.

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