Former State Assembly building in Kuching to be converted into arts centre


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The Sarawak government is allocating more than RM200mil to turn the old State Assembly building in Kuching into a performing arts centre. Photo: Filepic/The Star

The Sarawak government has announced that it is allocating more than RM200mil to convert the old State Assembly building in Kuching into a performing arts centre.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the history of Sarawak can be introduced not only with exhibitions or the study of artefacts, but also through arts and culture performances.

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