SMG and TVS drive Sarawak’s creative growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Media Group (SMG) and Television Sarawak (TVS) have achieved their goal of developing the creative content industry in Sarawak. TVS chief executive officer (CEO) Rizal Zulkapli said that they are committed to nurturing local talents and elevating the industry to national and international standards of excellence. “This vision is shared not only […]
Provide support to Sarawakians in art industry, urges rep
KUCHING: The government is urged to provide proper support to young Sarawakians, especially those in the art industry. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said that the average youth is very talented and deserves support to continue their artistic creativity. “On behalf of the people of Sarawak, I appeal to the Federal Government and the […]
Sarawak filmmakers on a roll
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Over the past few years, there have been a few local films that represent and portray the stories and culture of Sarawak. Then, two years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
Optimistic future for young filmmakers
KUCHING: It seems that the creative industry is booming and the future is bright for young aspiring filmmakers. For a start, a TVS original, ‘The Eyes of Sarawak Painters’, documents the lives of past and present artists showcasing their unique creativity and passion for art. A short 40-minute film directed by Nova Goh, it is […]
Festival to provide fresh creative impetus
KUCHING: An eight-day Borneo Illustration and Creative (BIC) Festival will be held to provide a breath of fresh air to the creative industry after a two-year lull owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Themed ‘Sarawak Day, This Place We Call Home’, it will host free of charge interactive walk-in activities for visitors of all ages. The event […]
ASEAN should co-produce content to capture larger market share
BANGKOK: ASEAN countries should co-produce content including movies and dramas in bid to capture a larger market share in the creative industry, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. With a combined population of over 600 million, he said ASEAN is a huge market compared to the individual market of the 10 members in the grouping which […]
Be creative in tandem with technology
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Teachers must never stop learning to be creative in their teaching in tandem with changes in technology. A renowned local educationist, Datuk Dr Adi Badiozaman Tuah said that teachers must be a thinker and not only just perform their career based on instructions given. “Teachers must always think […]
What museums eventually lead to
KUCHING: Museums as catalysts of innovation relating to other cultural and creative industries (CCIs) will lead to the production of cultural and creative goods and services. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said recent innovation and close interaction with other CCIs will see concerted efforts by the Sarawak […]
Old DUN Building to turn into a Performing Arts Centre
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation to transform the old State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Building into a Performing Arts Centre. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was to promote and encourage more young people to look into the potential of creative and performing arts entrepreneurship. He said […]
TVS reaches nine million audiences
KUCHING: Sarawak’s very own television station, TVS, has thus far managed to reach as many as nine million audiences. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the good news was being informed by Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chairman Datuk Norhyati Mohd Ismail. “According to Norhyati, a survey was done on […]
