Sarawakku Sayang Programme Unites Multiracial Communities In Bintulu
BINTULU: The Sarawakku Sayang 2026 Programme for the Bintulu Division continues to serve as an important platform in strengthening community unity as thousands of visitors from various ethnic backgrounds flocked to the Old Bintulu Airport grounds to enliven the Sarawak Cultural Night celebration.
The programme, organised by the Sarawak Government, successfully brought together the multiracial community in a harmonious atmosphere through various activities centred on arts, culture and entertainment that reflected Sarawak’s unique identity.
Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said Sarawak’s greatest strength lies not only in its abundant natural resources, but also in the spirit of unity, mutual understanding and harmony among its multiracial people.
According to him, culture plays an important role as the identity of a community while also serving as a medium capable of connecting people from different backgrounds.
“Through cultural activities and collective participation in programmes such as this, the community, especially the younger generation, can learn about their own culture while understanding and respecting the traditions of other races,” he said when met by the media during the programme on Saturday.
He added that the Sarawakku Sayang Programme is not merely an entertainment event, but also a platform to strengthen unity and instil a spirit of love for the state among the people.
The highlight of the event featured traditional dance performances from various ethnic groups in Sarawak, including the Iban, Kenyah, Kedayan, Penan, Vaie and Chinese communities, which captivated visitors.
The cultural performances not only showcased the uniqueness of each community’s heritage, but also demonstrated the spirit of togetherness and harmony that forms Sarawak’s greatest strength.
The programme also involved collaboration between local cultural groups and associations together with the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) and the Sarawak Arts Council in efforts to empower and elevate local arts and culture.
The evening atmosphere became even more vibrant with performances by local artistes and energetic music acts including Mawat, Pablo Band, Karen Libau, Daniel Leong, Nurul Nesha, Dyanne Osheild, Ho Kah Sin and DJ Sonic, who successfully entertained thousands of visitors.
The organisation of the Sarawak Cultural Night once again demonstrated the Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to preserving the state’s artistic and cultural heritage while strengthening the spirit of unity and togetherness among the multiracial communities in the state.
Also present were Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Administration), Datu Felicia Tan Ya Hua, Deputy Resident of the Bintulu Division, Abang Zainuddin Abang Turkey, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Julin Alen, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Arts Council, Dr Suffian Jalet, and Head of the Sarawak Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU), Wan Jamaluddin Wan Abdul Wahap. -UKASnews
