SMG and TVS drive Sarawak’s creative growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak Media Group (SMG) and Television Sarawak (TVS) have achieved their goal of developing the creative content industry in Sarawak. TVS chief executive officer (CEO) Rizal Zulkapli said that they are committed to nurturing local talents and elevating the industry to national and international standards of excellence. “This vision is shared not only […]

Interns gain insights on role of TVS

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Thirteen interns from New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak have the opportunity to tour TVS at its headquarters, Cityone Megamall here yesterday. The courtesy visit was organised jointly by New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak alongside TVS to provide interns with valuable insights into the inner workings of the state’s media […]

Inspiring new artistes in media fraternity

BY JACINTHA JOLENE AND GABRIEL LIHAN  KUCHING: The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a blessing in disguise as local artistes encourage the next generation of artistes to pursue the media industry. TVS, a television channel owned by Sarawak Media Group (SMG) which was launched in 2020 has created opportunities and platforms for young desired artistes to […]

Pact on managing digital electronic billboards inked

KUCHING: Sarawak Media Group (SMG) has partnered with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to manage digital electronic billboard systems. According to DBKU, the partnership covers the installation, managing, and maintaining of all the digital billboards within the City of Kuching North. The partnership was materialised in a modest signing ceremony held at DBKU office on […]

Finas, SMG ink MoU on creating talents

KUCHING: National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) and Sarawak Media Group (SMG) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Creative Industry Immediate Economic Action Plan (Pelaksana) in a virtual ceremony held via Zoom on Thursday (Aug 5). Signing for Finas was its chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri while SMG by […]

Joanne Lai — standing tall in a man’s world

Joanne Lai was recently given a special recognition award by the Sarawak government for her achievement in the local filming industry. As one of the few successful women in a male-dominated profession, Joanne shares her experiences throughout her journey as a producer and director. An eye-opening experience In the past, women have always been stereotyped […]

SMG inks MoU with Swinburne

KUCHING: Sarawak Media Group (SMG) and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (SUTS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday (Mar 31) to kick off a series of collaborations including expertise exchange, training, curriculum development and internship opportunities. The collaboration aimed to benefit both parties, students  and the community as a whole by providing training […]

TVS’ first-ever reality talent show to air on March 16

KUCHING: TVS’ first-ever reality talent show, TVSTARZ, will put the spotlight on talented individuals in three separate categories, namely singing, hosting, and acting. Sarawak Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Suhaimi Sulaiman believes that the show will make Kuching a major media content hub. Originally produced by TVS with internally developed content, TVSTARZ’s unique format […]

Sarawak’s got talent

KUCHING: TVS is now recruiting new talent across the country for their latest reality show — TVStarz. The reality show would be known as the most unique talent search show in Asia as it is aimed to find versatile contestants who could sing songs from the pop culture genre, following the rhythm of Gendang Sarawak […]