More to Sarawak than race and culture
By Gabriel Lihan & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: A melting pot of race and culture is what makes Sarawak truly special and that is what has been attracting tourists from around the world to visit the Land of the Hornbills. This is true because film and cinema have portrayed Sarawak as culturally rich and beautifully […]
Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved the reopening of cinemas, starting Sunday (Oct 10). The standard operating procedure for the Creative Industry Sector (Cinema) can be found at http://sarawakdisastermc.com Meanwhile, Sarawak recorded 1,339 Covid-19 cases on Friday (Oct 8), bringing the state’s cumulative tally to 222,381. According to SDMC, 1,315 cases (98.43 […]
It’s back to the cinemas
KUCHING: After a long hiatus, TGV Cinemas in East Malaysia will officially be drawing their curtains up tomorrow (Oct 8) for moviegoers. TGV Cinemas said an exciting range of blockbusters such as Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi, Black Window and Jungle Cruise will be showcasing in its re-opening week. According to general manager of Sales and Marketing […]
For some, the cinema can wait
By Aisyah Azzahra Suhiri KUCHING: Under the latest standard operating procedures (SOPs) outlined under Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), cinemas in Sarawak can resume operations. However, they exclude those in Kuching, Lundu, Bau, Serian, Tebedu, Samarahan, Asajaya and Simunjan where the daily Covid-19 cases are still high. The recent announcement by the […]
Will the pandemic kill cinema for good?
Over the course of its history, cinema has survived the rise of television and the internet. But could the pandemic be the final nail in its coffin? Experts fear the worst. Shaking up a 100-year old business model BY SABINE GLAUBITZ The press did not accept the organisers’ invitation. Even passers-by were reluctant to attend […]
Free movie treat for frontliners
KUCHING: In appreciation of the Covid-19 frontliners who had worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic, TGV Cinemas in Vivacity Megamall is giving free movie from July 9 to 15. In an announcement the cinema said the free movie for all medical and law enforcement frontliners such as doctors, nurses, military and police officers was a […]
Do not be complacent
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s announcement yesterday to allow cinemas to resume operations from July 1 must surely have been sweet music to film buffs in the country. After almost three months of having to settle for the ‘small screen’ at home, watching repeated screenings of old shows and films, this announcement was definitely joyful news […]
