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The Star
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Firm donates RM8,000 for Borneo Cultural Fest in Sibu from July 3 to 12
IN SUPPORT of the upcoming Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF), STM Lottery Sdn Bhd (STM Lottery) donated RM8,000 to Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). This year's festival, themed 'The Rhythm of Borneo', will run from July 3 to 12 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phases 1 and 2 in Sibu town. Liew (fourth from left) presenting Ting with a mock cheque for Borneo Cultural Festival. The contribution was presented by STM Lottery Sarawak assistant regional manager Henry Liew to SMC chairman Clarence Ting at the local council's premises. Liew said this was the second time the company had supported the festival. 'Last year was our first time contributing towards the BCF,' he told reporters. He added that the donation was part of STM Lottery's corporate social responsibility, as BCF was a community festival being organised by the local council. Ting expressed his appreciation for the sponsorship. He encouraged more companies to come forward to lend their support. 'We are truly grateful to those who have stepped up to contribute to the BCF. 'We hope the companies will continue to support us with even more funding to help organise the festival in future,' he said. Also present at the event was STM Lottery Sibu area sales officer Max Ching Chung Min. — By ANDY CHUA
The Star
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Borneo fest in July to feature local, foreign cultural performers
Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar (seated centre) with SMC councillors and council staff holding BCF 2025 publicity posters. This year's Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) in Sibu, Sarawak, promises more excitement with performances by local and foreign troupes. The event, scheduled for July 3 to 12 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, is themed 'The Rhythm of Borneo'. 'The theme represents the harmony of culture, nature and unique way of life of the people of Borneo. 'It reflects three core elements − traditional culture and music, the rhythm of nature, and identity and tourism,' said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley. The festival is set to showcase diverse cultural performances from the Dayak, Malay-Melanau, Chinese and Lun Bawang communities, and also feature special guest performers from West Java, Indonesia and India, he said. 'BCF serves as a platform to celebrate diversity, strengthen community ties and bring the rhythm of Borneo to the global stage,' Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar, who is also the event's organising chairperson, said at a press conference. He said the event mascot, the clouded leopard (known as 'engkuli' to the Dayaks), also played a role in promoting awareness of endangered wildlife, especially species that are rare in Borneo. The rare, majestic creature symbolised the rich natural and cultural heritage of Borneo, he added. BCF 2025 is also expected to feature a mini cultural village offering visitors an immersive experience of Sarawak's diverse cultures, architecture and way of life, particularly those of ethnic communities in and around Sibu. Entry to BCF 2025 is free.
