Keep your date with Karnival Kebudayaan Durin from April 26 to 28
SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) is set to host its popular annual event, Karnival Kebudayaan Durin 2024, from Apr 26 to 28 at Durin Bazaar and Durin Waterfront. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said the council has secured funding totalling RM100,000 from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Sarawak and […]
Padawan Raft Safari may be next big thing
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts may consider including Padawan Raft Safari as an annual calendar event in Sarawak Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the event, which is increasingly attracting the attention of water sports fans, has the potential to be developed internationally. He feels the Padawan Raft […]
NSC considering making women’s sports carnival an annual affair
KAJANG: The National Sports Council (NSC) will consider making the Women’s Sports Carnival an annual affair to unearth more talent at the grassroots. Its director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the council appreciated that the inaugural carnival had received tremendous response from all states. “Insya-Allah, we will look at potentially incorporating all sports, as this […]
Regatta racing: A legacy sport worth keeping afloat
THE Sarawak Regatta has always been an annual spectacle that draws crowds from far and wide to witness the prowess of paddlers navigating the meandering river. Despite being the oldest sport in Malaysia, it appears to have an enduring charm with participation from local and international teams growing from year to year. This is because […]
Minister urges Batu Tungun inclusion in tourism calendar
MURUM: The Batu Tungun blessing ceremony could become an annual tourism event in the future. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties), Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, has proposed including the ceremony in the tourism calendar of Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB). The goal is to promote the Murum area […]
Popular Pesta Saratok back this July
BY GABRIEL LIHAN AND ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The annual Pesta Saratok 2023 returns with the Regatta Kalaka among its highlights. Kalaka assemblyman Mohammad Duri said the festival includes Labang Bike Week, Cultural Night, Saratok Kitchen, Saratok Run Challenge and the popular Regatta Kalaka. This year’s month-long festival which begins on July 1 will be held […]
Silabur Ultra Trail may feature in annual calendar
TEBEDU: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is thinking about including the Silabur Ultra Trail Challenge as an annual event under Sarawak’s 2024 Calendar of Events (COE). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry would also fully support the event. Expressing excitement over next year’s event, which will feature […]
More than 6,000 people converge at ‘Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak’ in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: The annual ‘Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak’ 2022 event is finally back after two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14th edition of the one-day event will take place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here tomorrow. One of the highlights would be having the Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Minister wants Sibu Jaya Water Fiesta to be annual event
SIBU: The Sibu Jaya Water Fiesta held at Sibu Jaya Boulevard has described as a great event for family and friends to gather as well as to loosen up. The event, which is organised for the third time features various activities with locals bringing their families and friends to participate. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, […]
Maal Hijrah Festival to be held annually
KUCHING: Starting this year, the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) will organise the Maal Hijrah Festival every year. LAKMNS chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said holding the festival is one of the initiatives to invigorate the spirit in welcoming the arrival of the month of Muharram. “This is […]