No proposal yet for holding AIFFA
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that at the moment, he has not received any delegation or proposal from any of the event group attaining the Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA). The Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said this when asked by reporters on whether AIFFA will […]
RTM’s special programme Sape Junior May 27
KUCHING: Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) will introduce a special programme, dubbed ‘Sape Junior’ on May 27 to feature local talents especially in traditional Sarawak music. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the industry is filled with young talents and the introduction of the programme will […]
Abdul Karim: Budget 2023 balanced, but no allocation for Mulu?
KUCHING: The revised Budget 2023 announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar is balanced and beneficial for development. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the allocation of RM5.6 billion to Sarawak and RM6.5 billion to Sabah is “tremendously good and beneficial”. “Personally, the budget is not […]
US$20,000 up for grabs in world silat meet
KUCHING: A lofty prize pool of US$20,000 will be up for grabs in the inaugural Sarawak Premier International Silat Championship. This first ever international tournament will be held from February 27 until March 5, 2023 at Indoor Stadium Sarawak. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed […]
High performance sports centres in the agenda
KUCHING: The Sarawak government aspires to develop high performance sports centres in order to ensure that athletes in this state receive proper care and attention. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED), Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stated that the initiative is one part of the sport development programme in the state. “This […]
Hotel sets pace in smart tourism initiative
KUCHING: Kuching Park Hotel is now equipped with technological facilities that will offer an interesting experience to customers. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah commended the innovation carried out by the hotel because Malaysia is also focusing on “Smart Tourism” which involves the digitalisation and development of smart, […]
Borneo’s unique nature to take centre stage at BIGEXS 2023
KUCHING: Floraphile, anthophile, plantsman, get ready as the first homegrown Borneo International Garden Expo Sarawak (BIGEXS) 2023 is scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Organised by BCCK and Orchidwoods Company, the expo aims to feature Borneo’s unique nature, and horticulture as a passion project for like-minded […]
State to be confirmed as SUKMA host soon
KUCHING: The confirmation date on which state to host the Malaysia Games next year is set to be finalised by the end of the month. Youth Development, Sports and Entrepreneurship Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the confirmation date of which state to host will possibly be announced before March. He has […]
State to host four tennis tourneys
KUCHING : Four tennis tournaments will be held in the next one and a half month as international tournaments make a return to Kuching turf. Youth Development, Sports and Entrepreneurship Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) would be organising the ITF World Tennis Tour Women W15 on […]
Two-day event by The Generations a success
KUCHING: The two-day event organised by The Generations was a success as visitors from West Malaysia, Indonesia, United States of America and Egypt were all thronging in Old Courthouse and Padang Merdeka. Known as Creatively Unique (CU) Sarawak event, it was held on Saturday (Feb 18) and closed yesterday. It commenced with its one-of-a-kind SWAK: […]