Latest news with #CreativeIndustriesandPerformingArts
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Lawas to host inaugural International Dragon Boat and Cultural Festival this May 22–25
File photo of a dragon boat race during the Sarawak Regatta last year in Kuching. – Photo by Chimon Upon MIRI (May 15): Lawas town will host its inaugural International Dragon Boat and Cultural Festival from May 22 to 25, an event anticipated to attract large crowds of both locals and tourists. Organising chairman Liaw Cheng Heng announced that the festival will be a multifaceted cultural celebration featuring dragon boat races, traditional folk dance performances by 25 ethnic groups, and a vibrant food fair. The highlight of the four-day programme will be the exciting dragon boat competition featuring 28 teams from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and the Federal Territory of Labuan, said Liaw. 'This festival brings together cultural expression, sport, and food festivals in one major event,' he said in the statement. Organised by the Lawas Chinese Cultural Welfare and Expedition Association, the event will also include stage performances by both local and foreign artistes, as well as exhibitions and sales of local food, handicrafts, and daily essentials by small-scale entrepreneurs and hawkers. Liaw emphasised that the festival aims to promote tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage, while also fostering unity and cooperation through traditional sporting events such as dragon boat racing. 'The event will significantly benefit the local economy by creating platforms for entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products and services from across the region and beyond,' he added. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan is expected to officiate the festival's opening ceremony. The event is also supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, as well as various government agencies and local authorities in Lawas. Cultural Festival International Dragon Boat Lawas lead
Borneo Post
02-05-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
RM350,000 RTP grant to repair surau, hall in Kpg Lereng Bukit
Ting (third right) inspects the condition of the multipurpose hall in Kampung Lereng Bukit, accompanied by Aminudin (left) and Samad (right). MIRI (May 2): Repair works will soon be carried out at the surau and multipurpose hall of Kampung Lereng Bukit with a Rural Transformation Project (RTP) grant totalling RM350,000 allocated by Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting. Ting, who was accompanied by Penghulu Samad Alip and Kampung Lereng Bukit village chief Aminudin Morshidi, and representatives from the District Office and Public Works Department (JKR) visited the two sites today. According to Ting, RM200,000 will be allocated for repairs to the multipurpose hall, while RM150,000 will go towards upgrading the surau. 'All matters and repair details have been communicated. We will also access the necessary works on site,' he said. During the site visit, Ting noted that the hall had a leaking roof and damaged fencing. Ting, who is also the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, said the allocation was approved under the RTP fund. 'We want the project to be implemented as soon as possible. Discussions will also be held with community leaders and residents here,' he added. He confirmed that the JKR has been appointed as the implementing agency for the projects. In addition, Ting disclosed that an RTP allocation of RM200,000 has also been approved for SK Luak Miri. He expressed hope that all projects will be implemented and completed within this year. Kampung Lereng Bukit multipurpose hall RTP Sebastian Ting surau
