By Christine T
KUCHING, Oct 1: The Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival is targeting RM3 million in sales and 125,000 visitors when it takes place from Oct 23 to Nov 1 as part of the Sarawak Regatta-Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026.
Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the sales target was higher than the RM2.4 million recorded during last year’s festival, reflecting expectations of stronger visitor turnout this year.
“Last year, RM2.4 million was achieved. This year, we are setting a target of RM3 million. We should be able to hit the target, the way I see it,” he said during a press conference on the Sarawak Regatta-Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026 held at the Baitulmakmur II Building here today.