Deputy Minister launches Serian Kitchen for local businesses
SERIAN: ‘Serian Kitchen’ programme has received a great response from local entrepreneurs and the community. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development (MFICORD) Martin Ben said the programme can boost the economy and promote local food and handicrafts. He said this when launching the ‘Serian Kitchen’ at the Serian Conference Centre (SCC) today […]
SEB helps artisans showcase craft
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) hosted six artisans from the local communities of Murum, Bakun and Baleh under the Handicraft Enhancement Programme, to showcase their handicrafts during the National Craft Day (HKK2023) at the craft complex in Kuala Lumpur. The event showcased booths from 380 different local craft entrepreneurs and communities, representing various cultures across […]
Symposium Ngepan Iban on Feb 10 – 11
BY CHRISTOPER DING MIRI: A Sarawak-level Ngepan Iban Symposium (SNI) will be held at Pullman Hotel here from Feb 10 to 11. Chairman of the SNI Committee, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the last SNI meeting was held on Saturday (Feb 4) as thorough preparation before it was carried out. “A total of 310 participants […]
Making a Fashion Statement
Jewellery is more than just adornment. Every creation, more often than not, has a backstory — from the history of a particular design to the emotions expressed through the materials used. Preserving cultural heritage through modern fashion Lucille Awen Jon is a well-known Sarawak beader. Pungu Borneo, her accessory label that focuses on the ethnic […]
Maiden Sarawak Handicraft & Food Series
MIRI: Programmes like the inaugural ‘Sarawak Handicraft & Food Series’ should be held regularly to fill free time and expose the young generation here to healthy activities. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the organising of workshop activities for sape, traditional martial arts of silat and […]
Handicraft community continues to persevere
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The Sarawak handicraft community continues to persevere despite the uncertainties brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. The recent spike in Covid-19 cases nationwide saw stricter travel bans and procedures for visitors to enter Sarawak, thus continuing to affect the handicraft community’s livelihood. Although the state’s Tourism, Arts and […]
Transformation of the terendak
DALAT: The Melanau terendak (big sunhat) has undergone a transformation from its traditional use as a headgear into various purposes. The transformation also helped in contributing to the economic development of the local handicraft industry. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said initially, it was only used as […]
One-stop centre for Sarawak handicrafts
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Situated in the heart of the city, the new Sarawak Craft Council (SCC) Gallery and Retail Outlet at the Sarawak Steamship Building will become another tourist attraction, selling authentic Sarawak crafts and souvenirs. Visitors will be spoilt for choices as 10 retail spaces will display and sell some of the […]
