KUCHING: The performing arts scene in the state will continue to receive strong support from the Sarawak government.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that an amount of RM300 million has been allocated to renovate the old Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building to transform it into a state-of-the-art performing arts centre.
“The performing arts centre will be equipped with advanced staging and audio facilities.
“This will give space for people to perform performing arts whether music, culture or any entertainment that we are to share with the locals as well as the tourists,” he said.
He said this during the Night at the Museum event held at the museum last night (Sept 21).
Construction of the Sarawak Performing Arts Centre is currently in progress and is expected to be completed in 2027.
On another note, Abang Johari commended the Museum Department for its research efforts and collaborations with other museums.
“This will be able to elevate Sarawak’s museum standards at par with their counterparts internationally,” he said.
He also noted that the Borneo Cultures Museum ranks among the best in Southeast Asia.
Earlier, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi were among the guests of honour at the event.
Also in attendance were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
