Tag: Heritage

Sarawak tourism enters 2026 with strong recovery momentum and clear 2026 to 2028 potential. Arrivals and receipts are rising across key markets. The state prioritises sustainability, digitalisation, community benefits and business events. These priorities aim to secure resilient, inclusive growth.

The Sarawak State Library (Amendment) Bill 2026 was tabled and debated in the DUN. It clarifies ministerial powers, memorial archives, governance, property vesting and Schedule changes. Members raised concerns on access, preservation, digitisation and accountability. The Bill passed without amendment.

Watch as true passion meets careful precision in this beautiful ceramic bead painting demonstration from Kraftangan Malaysia, Sarawak Branch. Every delicate stroke celebrates rich heritage, empowers local entrepreneurship, and transforms simple beads into truly cherished treasures worth sharing worldwide today.

Sarawak has made strong progress in living heritage through legal protection, funding and craft revival. Yet gaps remain in access, daily transmission, protection, geography and youth involvement. A simple village micro-circle proposal could help heritage survive through regular elder-guided practice.

Sarawak's traditional games teach courage, patience and teamwork. Documentation alone cannot keep them alive. Children must play them daily at home, in school and in communities. ICT can help, but only if it leads to real play, not just screens.

Miri is betting its post-oil future on literature, seeking UNESCO status by 2027 to transform from an extraction town to a cultural hub. The bid aims to diversify the economy through literary tourism and preserve the region's rich oral heritage, following Kuching's successful gastronomy model as a blueprint.