250,000 museum visitors since Mar 9 opening
KUCHING: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said the new Borneo Cultural Museum has received 250,000 visitors as of yesterday since its opening on March 9. Abdul Karim who is also Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development was yesterday speaking to reporters at the handing over of […]
Music fest likely to draw 12,000 revellers
KUCHING: At least about 12,000 revellers are expected to let their hair down at the Rainforest World Music Festival this year. According to Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, response to the festival has been satisfactory. “Thus far, we have sold over 7,000 tickets … which is good […]
Book out on iconic festival in the rainforest
KUCHING: A commemorative book on the ‘Rainforest World Music Festival – A Journey of 25 Years’ has been launched to documents the growth of the festival and the Sarawak musicians influenced by it. According to Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the book will take its readers from […]
SUKMA date change no effect on athletes
KUCHING: Our athletes’ preparation will not be affected by the 20th Malaysian Games (SUKMA) being held two weeks earlier. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this yesterday during the press conference of the Spartan Race Sarawak 2022. “It will not affect us because Sarawak Sports Corporation […]
Seeking other areas for Spartan Race
KUCHING: The organisers of the Spartan Race and Spartan Asia Pacific have been asked to consider other areas within Sarawak for their future events. This was said by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during the press conference of the Spartan Race Sarawak 2022 yesterday. “Apart from […]
Kuching Marathon, Dragon Boat Regatta return in Oct
KUCHING: Kuching Marathon will be coming back this year after being cancelled in the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this yesterday during a press conference on the Spartan Race Sarawak 2022. “Usually, it is held on the […]
Mural makes second Sarawak entry in MBR
KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved another record in the Malaysia Book of Records for the largest Sarawak themed mural painting, measuring approximately 1,380 square metres. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah congratulated Absolute Cool Event and their strategic partnership with the ministry in accomplishing the feat. “This is another […]
Abdul Karim reassures his ministry’s commitment to youth and sports
THE Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Ministry will continue with its youth, entrepreneurial and sports programmes. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah assured this when alluding to issues, proposals and suggestions forwarded by concerned local representatives in relation to youth, sports and entrepreneurs programmes and sport facilities such as sports complexes and youth […]
Sarawak nominates Niah National Park as its second World Heritage Site
SARAWAK is in the process of nominating Niah National Park as its second World Heritage Site under the mixed category for natural and cultural heritage. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said various efforts and tasks had been undertaken by all stakeholders to complete the “Draft Dossier” […]
Congratulations to Pandelela and teammate Nur Dhabitah
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is as delighted as every other Sarawakian and Malaysian following Datuk Pandelela Rinong and teammate Nur Dhabitah Sabri’s gold in the women’s 10m platform synchro competition at the Hanoi SEA Games. “Congratulations to Datuk Pandelela Rinong for striking gold with Nur Dhabitah Sabri. “They (Malaysia’s eighth gold medal […]