Sarawak to set the stage for performing arts boost with repurposed state assembly building

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (seated fourth left) announcing the upcoming Sarawak International Band and Orchestra Festival in Kuching.

KUCHING: Sarawak wants to promote talents and interest in performing arts to gear up for its new performing arts centre, scheduled to be completed in 2027.

State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the centre would be a proper venue to showcase performing arts events such as the upcoming Sarawak International Band and Orchestra Festival (SIBOFest).