KUCHING, Oct 22: Borneo Empurau Farm & Resort has become the first tourism product in Sarawak to receive Platinum recognition under the Malaysia Tourism Quality Assurance (MyTQA) programme, placing it among 30 tourism products nationwide to attain the highest rating.

According to a TVS report, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Chiew Choon Man said the achievement demonstrated Sarawak’s ability to develop tourism products that meet high-quality standards and offer reliable experiences for domestic and international visitors.

To date, 116 tourism products nationwide have received MyTQA recognition, including 10 in Sarawak, with ratings ranging from Silver to Platinum.

“This achievement is not only a source of pride for the recipient, but also proves that tourism products in Sarawak are capable of reaching high quality standards and providing a quality, reliable travel experience,” he said during his speech at the MyTQA Recognition Presentation Ceremony here today.