Sarawak Arts Council urged to explore broader spectrum of arts and culture
KUCHING: The Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) has been urged to explore a broader spectrum of arts and culture beyond its current focus on entertainment, such as dances and songs.Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that arts and culture encompass more than traditional dances and performances.“Apart from […]
Anugerah Seni Budaya Sarawak aims to recognise contributions to cultural arts
KUCHING: Anugerah Seni Budaya Sarawak (ASBS) 2023 serves as a platform that produces a community that cultivates art and produce new talents to further develop cultural arts in Sarawak. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ASBS 2023 is a synergy programme between the state and […]
Sarawak holds promotional talks with Hainan Airlines
CHINA: Sarawak held talks with Hainan Airlines here on Monday (Sept 4) with a view to promote Sarawak to the China market. The meeting was chaired by Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He was accompanied by his Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting and heads of […]
Sarawak seeks collaboration with Asean-China Centre
KUCHING: Sarawak is keen to explore collaboration with the Asean-China Centre (ACC) to develop the tourism industry. This matter was brought up during a meeting between the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and representatives from ACC, Li Yaying and Yan Han at the Malaysian Embassy office […]
400 participate in SABERKAS Career and Education Carnival
SERIAN: About 400 local residents took part in the third edition of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Career and Education Carnival held here. The one-day carnival saw the active involvement of 20 employment and education agencies, offering an engaging platform to empower and uplift the local community. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri […]
Active youth and club win Perdana Awards
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kelab Belia Sejati Sadong (KBSS) was crowned champion in the youth organisation category of the Perdana Award in conjunction with the State Level National Youth Day 2023 here today. The club won a cash prize of RM10,000 thanks to their involvement in over 16 community and social activities. As for the individual male […]
State to host ministry-level games
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has welcomed the federal Youth and Sports Ministry’s (KBS) plan to have the state host the KBS recreational games at the end of this year. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the issue was brought up during a recent visit by representatives […]
Backing WAK Festival, more support needed
KUCHING: An earnest call is being made for more private companies to step up and support What About Kuching (WAK). Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah also urged organisations like Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to fully embrace WAK’s vision. The […]
Urgent revival of Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation needed to address haze problem
KUCHING: The need to rejuvenate cooperation and joint efforts between Malaysia and Indonesia to combat the potential haze issue in the region is of paramount importance.Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that a government-to-government (G2G) approach is the most effective way to tackle and encourage Indonesia to cease open burning practices.“In Malaysia, we […]
SABERKAS remains relevant in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) remains relevant as a youth organisation in Sarawak. Its president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said SABERKAS had organised various programmes on volunteerism, education, economy, and community welfare for its members and that it always applied management, administration and leadership skills to train its members. “ I […]
