What makes a good political leader?
KUCHING: Aspiring political leaders in Sarawak must understand the dynamism of the state’s population, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “A leader must speak for and represent the people of Sarawak, and not only for any particular race. This makes Sarawak an attractive place for people to learn about living in […]
Asia-Pacific’s cultural heritage platform launched
KUCHING: The International Information & Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP), which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has established an online information-sharing platform called ICHLinks. ICHLinks, an international digital portal that provides information on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in the Asia-Pacific region, was officially launched on Thursday in a […]
Unique cultural heritage segments honour practitioners
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), in collaboration with MYY Living Arts, is showcasing unique cultural heritage segments as part of a public arts initiative aimed at fostering, developing and improving cultural and educational exchanges. Audiences can anticipate exciting programmes such as ‘Music In Tradition,’ a segment that honours practitioners employed in areas of their cultural […]
Researching Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technology Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has channelled a RM50,000 fund for doing research on the Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum here and producing a working paper on conserving it. He said University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) had been given six months to complete the project before […]
Keeping cultural heritage alive
KUCHING: Apart from selling traditional clothing of various ethnic groups in Sarawak, couple Rudy Jap and Maria James also offer various types of local handicraft. According to Rudy, the business, which has been running for three years now, was set up due to a deep interest in the traditional goods of the Orang Ulu and […]
Weaving tradition into modernity
In the face of modernity, traditional handicraft such as handwoven mats and bags are still very much sought after and appreciated. As the skills were passed down to her, handweaver Rita Sering’s passion for weaving never falters as she continues to produce the traditional handicraft, along with a steady income on the side. A challenging […]
Sarawak songket for Unesco nomination
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists Kuching (MACPA) will be organising the inaugural Sarawak Music Fashion Galore (SAMFAG) 2020 on Nov 28 at Pullman Hotel here. “The aim of the event is to highlight the Sarawak songket motif for Unesco (United Nations […]
Putting Sarawak on the world map
KUCHING: English news editor Daryll Law, 28, hopes TVS will put Sarawak on the world map by showcasing all that the state has to offer – from its cultural heritage to its vast array of products. Stationed at TVS English news desk, he aims to create a content comparable to those of Business Insider and […]
Set Malay customary rights based on history
KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay Graduates Association (IGMS) has urged the state government to come up with several initiatives to constitutionalise the Sarawak Malay Native Customary Rights based on cultural heritage and history of customs. Its president Prof Datuk Sanib Said said this is vital to ensure Sarawak can achieve sustainable growth along with fair and […]
Unique legacy of the Brooke regime
KUCHING: A team of social scientists from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is currently conducting a two-year research on forts and fort heritage in Sarawak. The team, which comprises 13 anthropologists and two political scientists, is led by an Anthropology and Sociology Programme senior lecturer, Dr Elena Chai. Dr Elena, in an exclusive interview with New […]
