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07/12/2025

SIFMA 2025: A night of fashion, music, dance and arts

KUCHING, 7 December 2025: The 6th edition of the Sarawak International Festival of Music & Arts (SIFMA) took place on December 6 and 7, 2025 at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building auditorium, bringing together dozens of performers from across the region for two evenings of mesmerizing world-class performances.

A profound celebration of artistic expression, SIFMA showcases the heartbeat of music, the grace of movement and the elegance of art and design, displaying the best of Sarawakian arts to a global audience.

Read more: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/sifma-2025-a-night-of-fashion-music-dance-and-arts

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Harit Chunhanantasap 台灣竹樂團 Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra reginahandoko Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre 新加坡华族舞蹈剧场 USM B'dadali Dance Troupe Suc Song Moi Bamboo Ensemble ASK Dance Company

06/12/2025

KUCHING, 6 December 2025 - The Sarawak Museum Department (SMD) officially launched the “Helios: (The Sun)” temporary exhibition by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram at Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) this morning. Read the story here: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/helios-exhibition-launched-at-borneo-cultures-museum

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Borneo Cultures Museum Jabatan Muzium Sarawak Luke Jerram

06/12/2025

KUCHING, 6 December 2025 - Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) hosted an Appreciation Night to celebrate its milestones, as well as the people and partners who breathe life into Sarawak’s development. Read all about it here: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/sedc-celebrates-53-years-of-legacy-and-growth

SEDC Sarawak The Official Page of Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching

05/12/2025

Gearing up for SIFMA 6.0

KUCHING, 5 December 2025: The 6th edition of Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) is taking place tomorrow evening and the performers have all arrived in Kuching for this annual event, which brings together artists, musicians and performers from all corners of the world to share their unique cultural expressions and creative innovations.

The meet-and-greet session held earlier today at Fifty8 Café in Kuching, and co-sponsored by Jordan Signature Catering Services. It was attended by groups performing for SIFMA 2025, including B’dadali Dance Troupe, Nataraharja & Puspa Karima, Taiwan Bamboo Orchestra, Suc Song Moi Traditional Orchestra, Viet Lotus Group, ⁠Cstage Dance Academy, Ask Dance Academy, Mahaka Music, Ensemble Melayu Nusantara Trio, Dancespace, Dancer Interface Performing Arts, ⁠Reginald Bernaldez & Gonzalo Misa III, Regina Handoko, Harit Chunhanantasap, Hu Chen Yun, ⁠Sinjo Yap, Absolutely Thai, ⁠Shangyin Music Center, ⁠Dr. Gilbert De Greeve and Singapore Chinese Dance Theater.

Read more: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/gearing-up-for-sifma-6-0

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo

05/12/2025

KUCHING, 5 December 2025 – Fans of Chunk & Dunk rejoice! The dessert haven has officially opened its first-ever Sarawak outlet at Vivacity Megamall today. Read about it here: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/chunk-dunk-opens-at-vivacity-megamall

05/12/2025

Inaugural Borneo International Textile Festival 2025 happening Dec 7 and 8, 2025

KUCHING, 5 December 2025: The Borneo International Textile Festival 2025 (BiTF2025) will be taking place this December 7 and 8, 2025 at Pullman Kuching, and is the first ever international-scale textile festival dedicated exclusively to celebrating the cultural heritage, artistic excellence and economic potential of textiles and weaving arts across the Borneo region and beyond.

This was announced earlier today by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP), Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a press conference at Baitulmakmur 2 in Kuching.

Themed ‘Weaving the Future: Connecting Cultures, Communities & Creative Industries’, BiTF 2025 is organised and supported by MTCP, in collaboration with key government agencies, industry players, cultural institutions and academic partners, reflecting the ministry’s commitment to preserving heritage knowledge, empowering artisan communities and revitalising traditional crafts by integrating them into today’s creative economy.

Read more: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/inaugural-borneo-international-textile-festival-2025-happening-dec-7-and-8-2025

Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo Borneo Cultures Museum

05/12/2025

Swinburne Sarawak Debuts Industry X Day 2025

KUCHING, 5 Dec 2025 – Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has launched its inaugural Industry X Day 2025, a flagship event designed to spotlight student innovation while strengthening collaboration between academia and the creative industry.

Hosted at the university’s Kuching campus, the event marked a milestone for the Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts, bringing together students, educators, industry leaders, and members of the public for a full day of exhibitions, demonstrations, and professional networking.

Read more: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/swinburne-sarawak-debuts-industry-x-day-2025

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has launched its inaugural Industry X Day 2025, a flagship event designed to spotlight student innovation while strengthening collaboration between academia and the creative industry.

05/12/2025

📍 CHUNK & DUNK | Level 3, East Wing

They’re HERE, Kuching Sarawak! 🎉
Chunk & Dunk just opened their first-ever stall at Vivacity Megamall — serving shaved ice, crispy waffles & endless cravings. 🍧🧇💙

Swing by and taste the hype today, worth every bite!

Adam Shamil

05/12/2025

Kuching welcomes Singapore with open arms 🇸🇬❤️

The upcoming Singapore Consulate marks another milestone in strengthening our shared history, economy, and partnership.

More bridges, more growth, more future 🤩

04/12/2025

IDECS25 Digital Art Gallery receives over 6,200 AI art submissions

KUCHING, 4 December 2025: The IDECS25 Digital Art Gallery (DAG25) recorded more than 6,200 AI-generated artworks submitted by members of the public, school students, families, and art enthusiasts across Sarawak, marking one of the region’s most significant community-wide engagements in digital creativity to date.

Held from 22 to 26 October 2025 at Makeramai Makerspace, Plaza Merdeka, the ‘AI Artventure’ exhibition surpassed expectations as visitors explored interactive digital screens, experimented with accessible AI tools, and discovered how technology is reshaping the future of creative expression.

Read more: https://www.borneotalk.com/post/idecs25-digital-art-gallery-receives-over-6-200-ai-art-submissions

IDECS 25

04/12/2025

🌟Kek Lapis Sarawak Masam Manis 🌟

It evolved through culture, history, and craft. Masam Manis is one of the flavours born from that journey.

Watch how every layer comes to life✨🍰

Kek Lapis Warisan Sdn Bhd

03/12/2025

✨ Sarawak’s very own AirBorneo is almost ready for takeoff!🤩

The state’s new airline is set to begin flying next month following the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd.

AirBorneo will kick off operations with rural air services across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, with two aircraft (ATR 72-500 and Twin Otter), debuting the airline’s brand-new livery.

A new chapter in Borneo’s aviation industry is set to take flight ✈️🔥🖤💛❤️



*Photo generated by AI