KUCHING, Oct 20 2026: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry has registered 32 ethnic products to safeguard the cultural authenticity and catalyse heritage-driven economic development by protecting intellectual property of the products.
The minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently his ministry is facilitating the process to register Kuas Iban Balau Simanggang, Buri Kapit and Gagung Iban Sarawak.
"Through collaboration with government agencies, cultural associations, researchers and local communities, we aim to ensure that Sarawak's cultural heritage continues to be documented, appreciated, protected and transmitted to future generations," he said in his winding up speech in the State Legislative Assembly (SLA) today.
He said Sarawak's strength lies in tts cultural diversity across 34 enthic groups.
He added his ministry also continues to develop heritage trails such as Miri Heritage Trail and Betong Heritage Trail, in the effort to document and promote local heritage while creating opportunities for heritage tourism.
He stressed that the local communities are actively involved in identifying and interpreting their heritage through oral history documentation.
"Sarawak’s growing international profile in heritage conservation is further reflected in its hosting of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) 22nd General Assembly and Scientific Symposium in Kuching from October 18 to 23 2026 bringing together 1,800 heritage experts from 110 countries," he said.
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