Six abstract artists to showcase work

KUCHING: An Abstract Art Show 2022 featuring the works of six local abstract artists will be held at La Promenade Mall, Kota Samarahan from May 14-June 5. There will also be two workshop sessions on May 21-22 on new ways of appreciating and attracting the public to engage with various types of abstract art. The […]

Chance to promote local handicrafts: MP

KUCHING: The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 programme here will feature handicraft products from local entrepreneurs which can be promoted to a wider market. Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation chairperson Datuk Rubiah Wang said this during her visit to the site of the programme which started on Thursday. “The Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia programme is being held for […]

Good news for artists; art gallery in the offing

KUCHING: Good news for artists as Sarawak will have a new art gallery, strategically and beautifully located right in the city centre, for them to showcase and sell their masterpieces. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state government has agreed to transform the former more than […]

Sifma 2.0 showcases Sarawak’s heart and pride

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (Sifma) 2.0 kicked off with great fanfare on Saturday night (Nov 20), a brilliant show filled with vibrant music, dance, colours, and lights. The concert was graced by caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun […]

Support Unimas’ final year students

BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI SAMARAHAN: The Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts (Faca) from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) organised an exhibition called ‘Cetusan Inspirasi Pelajar Akhir Tahun (Cipta) 2021’. The exhibition aims to showcase final year students’ works of art to the general public virtually. According to a statement issued, the exhibition is themed ‘Beyond the […]

Showcase unique identity in repository

KUCHING: There is a need to create a strong repository on the state’s ethnic groups with their tangible and intangible heritage through serious documentation. A senior lecturer in Anthropology and Sociology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Dr Elena Gregoria Chai said this would allow people from other parts of Malaysia and the neighbouring countries to know […]

Showcase for longing fans

KUCHING: The showcase of Sapa Juara Chart Award (ACSJ) on Wednesday night (Nov 4) was aimed at alleviating the longing of fans who could not watch the annual entertainment event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Selected finalists who have competed in the finals from the first to the sixth season were called back to perform […]

First ever Queens of Asia Comedy special

KUCHING: Malaysia will see the coming together of Asia’s top four female comedians in a stand-up comedy showcase in conjunction with International Women’s month in March. Produced by Malaysia’s very own queen of comedy Joanne Kam, and presented by Deromp Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd, the comedy special will feature a line-up of all female comedians […]