Upgraded SCV to benefit local tourism
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV), now upgraded and fully restored, is tipped to benefit Sarawak’s tourism industry. In stressing this, the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) secretary-general Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman predicted an increase of domestic and foreign tourists to SCV and the state. “This upgrading and restoration project will boost […]
Blood donation attracts 44 participants
KUCHING: A blood donation programme organised by the Sarawak Cultural Village Recreation Club Committee (KRESKAB) has attracted 44 donors, surpassing their initial target of 30 participants. The programme, organised in collaboration with Inner Wheel Club Kuching, Inner Wheel Club Sibu, and Malaysian Red Crescent Kuching Branch, took place at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here last […]
Road closure for SCV concert
KUCHING: In anticipation of the highly-anticipated Borneo Sarxindo Concert scheduled for December 29 and 30 December at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) at 6.00 pm, the authorities have announced a temporary road closure plan to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic in the vicinity of the village here. Kuching deputy police chief Supt […]
A December to remember
After a period of adjusting and resorting to anything virtual during the pandemic, music festival season is back in full swing. Thousands of music enthusiasts gathered throughout the weekend to see the event unfold as they sang and danced their hearts out at Sunbear Music and Arts Festival 2022. On December 9 and 10, the […]
Borneo Music Festival 2022: Memorable first night
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: It was indeed a night to remember particularly for EDM (electronic dance music) lovers as they were entertained by local and international artists on the first day Borneo Music Festival 2022. There were eleven performances which took place on the grand stage of Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) in […]
Food vendors hopeful of brisk sales
KUCHING: Food vendors at the Borneo Music Festival 2022 are excited and expected a large turnout at the two-day event being held from Sept 9 to 10 at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). The festival which features international artistes DJ Soda and Alan Walker, started around 1pm with visitors already present in the vicinity. New […]
Borneo Music Festival 2022 woos the crowds
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: The Borneo Music Festival 2022 kickstarts with a bang after two years of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though its first day started with heavy rain at the Sarawak Culture Village, it did not deter visitors from enjoying the festival. Visitors from all over Sarawak […]
Excitement over British-born Norwegian DJ
KUCHING: The festival fans going for the upcoming Borneo Music Festival (BMF) are in for a treat with classic and high energy sets by Alan Walker. The British-born Norwegian DJ behind hits like Faded and Alone revealed that he is excited to come down to Sarawak. “I have not heard much about Borneo to be […]
Japanese students to experience Sarawak culture
By Jacintha Jolene & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: Fourteen students from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) landed here yesterday (Sept 1) for the five-day ‘Program Kembara Ilmu Inap Desa TUFS 2022’. New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak chief executive officer Dr Jeniri Amir and Suara Sarawak executive editor Rohana Wahed, the programme coordinator, […]
Sarawak Tribune, Suara Sarawak to host ‘Anak Samurai’
KUCHING: Thirteen Japanese students from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) will be here to get an insight on Malay culture in Sarawak. Led by their lecturer Faridah Mohamed, the students will be on a five-day ‘Program Kembara Ilmu Inap Desa TUFS 2022’ from Sept 1 to 5. The students, who can converse well in […]
