Sarawak company showcases layer cake at UK exhibition

KUCHING: IANA Corporation Sdn Bhd, the producer of Sarawak Layer Cake (Kek Lapis) has been recently chosen by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), to participate in an exhibition in London from Feb 25 to March 17. The exhibition is the largest in the United Kingdom for stakeholders, especially in the retail, food, restaurant, import […]

Reviving Borneo’s keringkam

A spectacular showcase of colours that captured the spirit of Hari Raya was presented at the Ranee Museum in the Old Courthouse in Kuching. Seven different prints reflect textile prints, highlighting the cultural fusion between Sarawak and Brunei. Dubbed “Irama”, the mini wear resort Raya collection features digitally printed keringkam motifs, as well as hand-painted batik on silk […]

Ministry encourages Sarawakian performers to showcase talents worldwide

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts aims to provide Sarawakian performers with opportunities to gain recognition and perform beyond the state’s borders, according to minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “This is the reason why I think it’s time for Sarawak to have a Centre of Performing Arts. “I don’t […]

Anticipation grows for long-awaited art gallery

KUCHING: It is high time Sarawak establishes its own state art gallery to transform the local art scene and take the art industry to the next level. Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) President David Chew in welcoming the recently proposed state art gallery in Kuching, said in fact this was a ‘long overdue’ idea as it […]

Floria 2022 to showcase flowers, gardens of lights

PUTRAJAYA: Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022 will present a flower exhibition and display gardens of lights at night throughout the seven days of the event starting tomorrow. Putrajaya Corporation president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said Floria 2022 which is themed ‘Awesome FLORIA’ is open from 9am to 10pm every day and will present two different scenes […]

Centre to showcase Bidayuh culture

BAU: A new Bidayuh cultural centre to showcase the cultural activities of the community is in the pipeline. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep on his Facebook post said that the funding approval to construct the centre has been granted by the state government. “This new centre will be a […]

Showcase of local ethnic artistes

KUCHING: A music show called Pemerindang Borneo will be broadcast on TV Sarawak (TVS) on Tomorrow (July 12). It is a television programme, showcasing local ethnic artistes in Sarawak. The purpose of this programme is also to develop and extend the Borneo ethnic music industry. It is also a vision and mission by chief executive […]

Encouraging youth to showcase talents in short filmmaking

SIBU: In line with efforts to produce creative and competitive local youth in short film-making, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu in collaboration with University Technology of Sarawak (UTS) is currently holding the “The Take” Project. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek who inspired the “The Take” Project, the programme is a […]

Models to showcase talents at Supermodel Borneo

KUCHING: The Supermodel Borneo Second Edition 2022 (SB) competition intends to defy modelling norms and combat depressive concerns relating to body shaming among younger generations. During a press conference held at Shangri-La Restaurant (Cityone Mall), SB chairlady Dr Deborah Chong noted that the competition offered a new platform to infuse new talents of models in […]

TENUN showcases creative expressions

TENUN Fashion Week highlights ASEAN’s weaving culture and demonstrates its fine fabrics’ incredible durability. The creativity and expression of crafts, culture, and fashion have captivated the people during the TENUN Showcase at The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur. It was an extraordinary day on May 19 for guests who attended an event […]