Arts centre project to begin on May 2
KUCHING: The historic Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building will undergo a transformation into the Sarawak Arts Centre, with the renovation project officially commencing on May 2. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that the project is expected for completion within two and a half years. […]
Tourism industry recovering; Malaysia on track to receive 16 mln visitors by year end
BOGOR: The proof is in the pudding; Malaysia’s tourism industry is recovering with the arrival of 4.5 million tourists in the first quarter of this year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this progress has allowed the country to remain on the right track to […]
AIFFA unites film, tourism, and creativity
KUCHING: The Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) has become a platform that brings together film ideas and the film business community, capitalizing on the huge potential market within the ASEAN population. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts of Sarawak (MTCP), stated that the films […]
Abdul Karim explains why Sarawak supports AIFFA
KUCHING: The Asean International Film Festival (AIFFA) serves as a platform for the Asean film industry to close ranks and work closely to promote the industry globally. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is among one of the reasons that the Sarawak government is very […]
theStage, a platform for youth to unearth talents
SIBU: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) will always give the greatest support to theStage programme, said Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. The MTCP deputy minister said that theStage programme is a platform for local youth to showcase their talent, enhance the artistic atmosphere and gather talent […]
No native group left out of development: Abdul Karim
DALAT: The Sarawak government acknowledges all local native ethnic groups without making any of them feel excluded. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed the importance of unity and tolerance to maintain harmony in the state which is made up of various races. He regarded the Melanau […]
Enthralling poetic performance by visually impaired
KUCHING: The powerful performance of ‘Manifestasi Seni Puisi: Harapan Kami’ organised by Sarawak Society for the Blind (SSB) Kuching has left its audience overwhelmed. The said performance which was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts (MTCP) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch highlighted the element of […]
Enthralling tourism-related events of 2022
IN 2022, a number of tourism-related events were held across the state, which made Sarawak appear to be very lively. From music to art, the organisation of related festivals has drawn many festival-goers from within and outside the country, resulting in a surge in the number of tourists visiting Sarawak. The Tourism, Creative Industry, and […]
Ten youngsters make Bintang Kecil semifinals
KUCHING: Ten children have made it to the semi-final round of the national level Bintang Kecil 2022. The semi-final show will take place at Auditorium P.Ramlee, RTM Kuching on Saturday (Dec 17). Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) permanent secretary Datuk Hii Chang Kee said the Bintang Kecil programme is the best […]
National workshop on Arabic, Chinese calligraphy
KUCHING: Calligraphy enthusiasts can now rejoice as the first-ever national level Arabic calligraphy and Chinese calligraphy competition workshop will be held here. The three-day workshop from Dec 19 to Dec 21 is jointly organised by the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) and Kuching-Samarahan Chinese Calligraphy Society, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry […]
