Award to honour Sarawak musicians, artistes

Abdul Karim (second from right) announcing the inaugural Sarawak Music Awards 2020. With him (from left) are Malaysia Arts and Cultural Practitioners Association Kuching president Mazuki Tambi, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting and the ministry’s permanent secretary Hii Chang Kee.

KUCHING: Sarawak will honour its musicians and artistes who have contributed to the local music industry in the inaugural Sarawak Music Awards.

State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the awards were jointly organised by the ministry and Malaysia Arts and Cultural Practitioners Association Kuching to recognise outstanding former and current artistes, including those from the 50s, 60s and 70s.