Non-compliance with SOP at Citrawarna ‘worrying’, Dr Kelvin Yii

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii has expressed his concerns on the level of non-compliance with the COVD-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022, held at the Kuching Waterfront. He said failing to enforce and follow the SOPs strictly will risk the event becoming a super-spreader and […]

Taib invited to Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia’s opening today

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has been invited to be the guest of honour to attend the opening ceremony of Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022  at the Kuching Waterfront today. According to a statement yesterday, the invitation was extended during a courtesy visit made by  Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, […]

Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022: Good response from public

KUCHING: The launch of the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration yesterday received enthusiastic response from the public.   The event themed ‘Cultural Diversity Festival’ highlights various uniqueness in the activities held from Feb 24 to 27 at the Kuching Waterfront. The Sarawak Drum Festival, Sarawak Craft Festival, Malaysian Textile Craft Fashion Show, a gastronomy exhibition, […]

Malacca craftswoman hopes to do better at craft festival

KUCHING: Clog (terompah) and beaded shoe maker Sally Tan, who hails from Malacca, might find better luck at the Sarawak Craft Festival here. She is excited to showcase her products again at the festival following a slowdown in her business two years ago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that restricted tourism activities, she said her […]

Citrawarna good for tourism

KUCHING: The inaugural Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration kicked-off yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront here. On its first day of its launch, various information booths promoted tourism sectors from different states while various activities were drawn up to enliven the event. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to members of public for their comments on the celebration. […]

Chance to promote local handicrafts: MP

KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 programme here will feature handicraft products from local entrepreneurs which can be promoted to a wider market. Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation chairperson Datuk Rubiah Wang said this during her visit to the site of the programme which started on Thursday. “The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia programme is being held for […]

Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022; celebration of Sarawak’s diverse culture and unity

KUCHING:  The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is a very meaningful celebration of Sarawak’s diverse culture and unity, which will be held here from today until Sunday. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said it provides an avenue to revive socio-economically and to present the state’s distinctive culture, well-preserved heritage, and colourful […]