Sarawak to hand out awards to arts, culture practitioners

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah signing a plaque to launch the Sarawak Cultural Arts Awards in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will honour outstanding arts and culture practitioners in the state with awards on Oct 22.

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Sarawak Cultural Arts Awards aimed to recognise individuals and organisations for their excellence and contribution to arts and culture in Sarawak.