State govt passionate in preserving rich culture
KUCHING: The state government is always passionate about promoting and preserving the culture and history of Sarawak, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He stated that Sarawak is rich with history, culture and arts from the various ethnic groups across the state which should be preserved and portrayed to the […]
New museum to exhibit 1,660 artefacts
KUCHING: Sarawak Museum Department is set to exhibit over 1,660 historical artefacts and specimens in the new Sarawak Museum Complex. Its acting director Tazudin Mohtar said the museum is now in the midst of moving and arranging the artefacts and specimens. “The artefacts have to undergo cleaning works before being relocated to the new museum’s […]
All museums closed temporarily
KUCHING: All museums are under the administration of the Museum Department Sarawak will be shut down now from 18 to 31 March. This is done after taking into account the public health interests and restrictions Covid-19 outbreak. The following is a list of mufflers who will be temporarily closed: i. Museum of Natural History, Kuching. […]
Niah cavemen to return in March
KUCHING: Over 100 human remains from Niah Cave which are currently “on loan” in the United States will be returned to Sarawak by March this year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the ancient bones would be put on display at the new Sarawak Museum Complex which was expected […]
Participants gain knowledge on historical building conservation
KUCHING: The curtains have come down on the Sarawak Old Building Conservation Workshop, which began on Monday, at Merdeka Palace Hotel here. Organised by Sarawak Museum Department, 52 participants from various agencies attended the workshop to gain knowledge and to get exposure about conservation of old historical buildings. The closing ceremony was officiated by Dayang […]
Conservation process not simple: Museum Dept
KUCHING: Conservation work and improvement must be done on the old Sarawak Museum before turning it into an exhibition gallery. “It (work) must be done in order to avoid leaking problems as there are certain areas in the old building that have such a problem, and needs to be treated professionally,” said Sarawak Museum Department […]
