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Sarawak Day Celebration In Bintulu To Host Seven Grand Events
Type: News
Date: 12/07/2019

KUCHING: The Sarawak Day celebration will be held on a grand scale with seven interesting and exciting activities to be held in Bintulu from July 20 until the celebration proper on July 22. Minister of Utilities Dato Sri Stephen Rundi Utom said this year will be a special year, because for the first time, the Sarawak Day celebration will be organised outside Kuching. This would be a good chance for the people in Bintulu and those from surrounding areas to join and witness the celebration to commemorate Sarawak Day, themed ‘Sarawak First, Sayang Sarawak’. “It is very important for all Sarawakians, especially the younger generation, to know our own history leading to our self governance on July 22, 1963 from the British Government 56 years ago. “The ...

The Rainforest World Music Festival
Type: Events
Date: 12 Jul 2019 until 14 Jul 2019

July 12, 2019 - July 14, 2019

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique music festival that brings together renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Its formula of three afternoons of interactive and educational workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the audience, who come from near and far.

 

The festival site is set up with a variety of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia, Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, thus contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience for all. It is a world music festival extraodinaire set against the magnificient backdrop of the legendary Mt.Santubong where the Sarawak Cultural Village lies.

The Rainforest World Music Festival, a not-to-be-missed occasion, guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the Borneo Jungle.

Background

Established in 1998 with an audience of only 300 people, it is now a major annual event in the State’s music calendar, eagerly anticipated by a crowd of over 20,000 people who flock from overseas, interstate as well as locals. It is a family-friendly event with an accent on participation especially at the afternoon workshops. It has a record of environmental awareness as evidenced by its tree planting campaigns, its attention to recycling and the use of shuttle buses to reduce carbon emission.

Sarawak’s Iconic Music Festival – Awards & Achievements
  • 2010 -2015, for 6 consecutive years, awarded 25 of the best International Festivals by Songlines, a UK based World Music Magazine
  • 2012/2013 Brand Laureate Country Branding Award awarded by Asia Pacific Brands Foundation
  • ASEANTA Excellence Award 2009
  • PATA Gold Awards 2006

There are plenty of nearby attractions to extend your trip to Kuching.

Follow this link to read more about the music festival



Organiser:  Sarawak Tourism Board
Venue:  Sarawak Cultural Village

CM Lauds Sabati For Achievements, Aiding Needy Communities
Type: News
Date: 11/07/2019

KUCHING: The Association of Wives of State Ministers and Assistant Ministers (Sabati) has proven successful in aiding the needy community since its establishment in 1982, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that Sabati’s success also depicted its deft management which was further enforced by members’ strength, inspiration and leadership. “I want to congratulate Sabati for carving the way for themselves, from their first step until today where they will have their own building. The effort to build this Sabati building truly reflects the success that Sabati has achieved thus far. “Once the building is complete, it is a sure sign of the advancements that Sabati has achieved since its establishment in 1982,” Abang ...

Teenage Pregnancy Bucks, Downward Trend In Recent Years
Type: News
Date: 11/07/2019

KUCHING: Teenage pregnancy in Sarawak shows a minor rise of 23 cases or 1.08 per cent in 2018, despite the downward trend in the previous years since 2014. However, with the One Stop Committee for teenage pregnancy available at both state and divisional levels, the issue (teenage pregnancy) can be managed as there is a guideline and system in place, says Minister of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. “We have guideline for managing pregnant teens and the committee knows what to do. Even though there may be a change of officers from time-to-time, the system is in place,” she told a press conference after the second Sarawak Social Development Council meeting at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. Apart ...

Saintex To Attract International Participants In The Future
Type: News
Date: 11/07/2019

KUCHING: The Sarawak Innovation and Technology Exhibition (Saintex) hopes to attract international participants next year. International Trade and E-Commerce Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said response to this year’s Saintex has been overwhelming but participants are all Malaysians. “Not only Sarawakians but those from Peninsular Malaysia are also participating. We hope that this will not just be a national event but also an international event in times to come,” he said prior to handing over sponsorship of RM50,000 to the event organiser University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) at his office in Baitulmakmur Building here yesterday. The upcoming Saintex 2.0 will be held at UCTS in Sibu this July 26 to 28. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari ...

Sarawak, Brunei Exploring Fibre Optic Link
Type: News
Date: 10/07/2019

  KUCHING: Sarawak is collaborating with Brunei in terms of establishing a fibre optic link between the two countries says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Brunei has its own company called DST International, and the company would be working together with local ICT infrastructure company Sacofa Sdn Bhd. “The company (DST) will explore the possibility of using the gateway to Brunei to link with our fibre optic,” he said after a meeting with Brunei Minister of Transport and Info -communications Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul Mutalib Yusof, here yesterday. Abang Johari said Abdul Mutalib also conveyed a message from the Sultan of Brunei that is was good for Sarawak and Brunei to collaborate in terms of economic development. Sarawak, ...

Training Teachers For Maths, Science In English To Start By Sept
Type: News
Date: 10/07/2019

KUCHING: The training of primary school teachers for the teaching of mathematics and science in English programme will start latest by September. Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dato Sri Michael Manyin said the training would involve 2,687 teachers to prepare them for the programme, which starts in primary schools throughout Sarawak effective Jan 1 next year. He also said that Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik and other top guns in the Education Ministry are supportive of Sarawak’s efforts to implement the programme, although the Sarawak government has to come up with its own funds. “We cannot afford to fail because we are the only one in Malaysia to implement this programme. “We are waiting for the modules and materials, as ...

Open Lab To Power Sarawak’s Digital Economy Aspiration
Type: News
Date: 09/07/2019

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak would be partnering with top international digital technology players to develop an Open Lab in its quest towards digital economy. He said the state, through Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), would be exchanging 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with international partners, who would assist in exploring and researching new digital initiatives. “These partners will assist us in the Open Lab to explore and research new digital initiatives to support our digital economy. “There will also be one joint venture agreement exchanged between Sacofa and Datastream Technology Sdn Bhd of Brunei Darussalam, relating to providing high-speed retail internet services in Sarawak, and one MoU exchange ...

Abang Johari: Digital Economy Initiatives Gaining Traction
Type: News
Date: 09/07/2019

KUCHING: The increasing number of registered users of both Sarawak ID and Sarawak Pay shows the early initiatives executed by the Sarawak government in implementing its digital economy initiatives are gaining traction among the people, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. In his opening address at the launch of the two-day International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (Idecs) here yesterday, he said Sarawak ID – the government’s online identification and authentication system – now has 208,644 registered users as of July 1 this year. He said the system is to enable the public to access and use the government’s various online services or application systems, and is the first step towards a service-based and people-centric government ...

Affordable Homes Among Big Things Planned For Kpg Segedup – Abg Johari
Type: News
Date: 08/07/2019

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says the Sarawak government has long-term plans to turn Kampung Segedup into a modern and well-structured village. He said that one of the plans include opening a new housing area in Kampung Segedup, with the Land and Survey Department currently doing road survey works. “We want to develop the ‘Rumah Pertiwiku’ affordable housing scheme here, with houses costing between RM90,000 and RM120,000, with a width of 11 to 12 points.   “Thus, Kampung Segedup will be developed to become a modern village hub that is well-structured, and this includes the Sungai Maong area too,” he said, adding that this would allow those staying in those areas to own their own houses. Abang Johari, ...