Saturday, December 09, 2006

Tickets for Rainforest World Music Fest, Miri Jazz Fest now available online

By Magdalene Rogers

KUCHING - Tickets for the Rainforest World Music Festival and Miri International Jazz Festival, two of Sarawak's most prestigious events, are now available online (from Dec 8).

According to Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) official Letitia Samuel here, Ticketcharge Sdn Bhd has been entrusted sell the tickets online for the two festivals.

This collaboration was established after Ticketcharge signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) on November 30 in Kuala Lumpur.

STB chief executive officer Mdm Gracie Geikie signed on behalf of the board while Ticketcharge was represented by its executive director Mr Hng Tien Yao. The MoU was signed at Ticketcharge office at Kuala Lumpur.

Under the MoU, STB had given the task to Ticketcharge to provide the online sales for tickets to next year's Rainforest World Music Festival and Miri International Jazz Festival.

"With the Ticketcharge service, guests especially those from outside Sarawak, will be able to purchase tickets online from anywhere around the world. For purchase via Ticketcharge, please log on to www.ticketcharge.com.my," she said.

Ticketcharge would also install ticketing machine at STB office in Kuching soon to facilitate sales of the tickets in the city.

Both the internationally-acclaimed festivals are organised annually by STB.

Courtesy of: Borneo Bulletin Weekend

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