BCM reaches one million visitor milestone
BY NATASHA JEE and IDA NADHIRAH KUCHING: Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM), the biggest museum in Malaysia and second largest in Southeast Asia has reached its one millionth visitor milestone since its opening in 2022. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the museum had generated RM5,861,369 from ticket […]
Sarawak explores collaboration at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego
SAN DIEGO: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah led a delegation of 29 industry partners in the recent Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego, California. In a press release by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), it said that the programme amplifies the partnership between […]
State has ticked every box, says Karim
KUCHING: It has been a great 2023 for Sarawak, declared Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Be it the political, economic or social aspect, the state has ticked every box, he said in summing up the year. For starters he took pride that the tourist arrival target for the […]
View world from a bigger perspective: Karim
KUCHING: Tolerance, harmony and peace are key to ensuring the continued well-being of multi-racial Sarawak. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it is therefore important that people do not only think of themselves, their religion and their race. “This is because any small issue, regarding race and […]
Be vigilance against rising Covid-19 cases: Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The recent surge in Covid-19 cases has prompted a call for heightened awareness, particularly among high-risk groups such as the elderly and individuals with respiratory conditions. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed the importance of continued vigilance despite the perceived decrease in the severity of Covid-19 […]
Jamal sings praises about Sarawak and Karim
KAPIT: Veteran crooner Datuk Jamal Abdillah has given his vote of approval to Sarawak.You are blessed to be born in Sarawak, he told the audience before performing at the state-level Youth Day at Dewan Suarah Kapit on Saturday (Dec 2). “Sarawak has a lot of land that can be explored by entrepreneurs. So, I suggest […]
Sarawak Arts Council urged to explore broader spectrum of arts and culture
KUCHING: The Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) has been urged to explore a broader spectrum of arts and culture beyond its current focus on entertainment, such as dances and songs.Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed that arts and culture encompass more than traditional dances and performances.“Apart from […]
Anugerah Seni Budaya Sarawak aims to recognise contributions to cultural arts
KUCHING: Anugerah Seni Budaya Sarawak (ASBS) 2023 serves as a platform that produces a community that cultivates art and produce new talents to further develop cultural arts in Sarawak. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ASBS 2023 is a synergy programme between the state and […]
Sarawak holds promotional talks with Hainan Airlines
CHINA: Sarawak held talks with Hainan Airlines here on Monday (Sept 4) with a view to promote Sarawak to the China market. The meeting was chaired by Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He was accompanied by his Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting and heads of […]
Sarawak seeks collaboration with Asean-China Centre
KUCHING: Sarawak is keen to explore collaboration with the Asean-China Centre (ACC) to develop the tourism industry. This matter was brought up during a meeting between the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and representatives from ACC, Li Yaying and Yan Han at the Malaysian Embassy office […]
