JAKM programme draws more than 19,000

KUCHING: The Malaysian Family Aspirations Tour (JAKM) programme in Sarawak has received a favourable response from the community here. Senior Minister of Public Works Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said with the event falling on the weekend, it makes it easier for the public to attend. “I am very grateful to the community because they gave […]

SHEDA team visits building exhibition in KL

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) branch here went on a study tour to Kuala Lumpur. The delegation visited the Archidex (International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition) 2022 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), recently. The exhibition draws together architects, interior designers, urban planners, engineers, and various related industry […]

Top furniture designs exhibited at international fair

KUALA LUMPUR: The top five wining furniture from the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC)-Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Furniture Design Competition were exhibited at the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) here. The MIFF which took place on July 6 to 9, is a leading furniture trade fair in the Asia-Pacific and global calendar, is currently […]

Companies showcase sustainable initiatives at IDECS

KUCHING: International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2022 showcases unique booths set up by companies and sectors involved in the programme. Held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from June 21 until June 22, companies such as HUAWEI, CENTEX, Sarawak Information System (SAINS), Reach 10, S Pay Global and Service Sarawak are some of the […]

SEB exhibition lights up visitor experience

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) 100 Years of Powering Sarawak exhibition at the Borneo Cultures Museum has struck a chord among visitors. The exhibition from Friday (June 3) to July 15 brings visitors through Sarawak’s electrification journey as well as seeks to enlighten them on SEB’s current initiatives to power a more sustainable and renewable […]

Batik exhibition at Miri’s Pustaka Negeri Sarawak

MIRI: A batik exhibition themed ‘The Realm of My Origin’ is currently being held at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here until April 30. The exhibition that began on April 1 features the works of batik artist Noel Belulok, who is also the owner of Hornbill Art Gallery. The public can also purchase the unique paintings by […]

Spreading patriotism amid Covid-19

By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi   KUCHING: The Sarawak Information Department’s (JaPen) held a mobile infographic exhibition to promote National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2021 to the public. The exhibition was organised by the Visual Communication and Design Division of JaPen to spread patriotic messages. According to state JaPen director Swady Guliling, the exhibition was held […]

Sarawakiana Exhibition Apr 15 to June 30

KUCHING: The Sarawakiana Exhibition entitled “Islamic Development in Sarawak” is held from April 15 to June 30 at the Reference Area, Level 1, Sarawak State Library from 10am to 5pm. A statement by Sarawak State Library said the exhibition aims to share information on the history and development of Islam, scholars and the development of […]

Move to preserve Sarawak cakes

KUCHING: Centex Commercial Services Sdn Bhd today launched a ‘Kaleng Kueh’ exhibition at Heritage Central Gallery in Jalan Masjid. The chief minister’s wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang officiated at the soft launch.  The aim of the exhibition was to preserve Sarawak’s traditional cakes.   Juma’ani was given a tour of the exhibition which displayed […]

Fine Arts undergraduates: A privileged few

Getting accepted as a Fine Arts major in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) back then is no easy task. One need to obtain certain grades in the First Year final exam, submit a portfolio of their arts background, a list of exhibitions, contests or prizes won to even be considered for entrance. The most difficult hurdle […]