MTCP targets over 400 events throughout the year

ASAJAYA, 29 Oct: More than 400 events are expected to be implemented by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) of Sarawak throughout 2026 through event fundraising and support to creative industry activists.

His mentor, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that over 300 events have been implemented till last September through event organizing funds, with the number expected to increase to about 350 by the end of the year.

He said that the total number of events is expected to exceed 400 when taking into account other programmes receiving support through easy way funding, especially to help creative industry activists increase their expertise.

"If I put these two together, I see over 400 events a year", he said.

He said this in response to a question from the media about the number of events held by MTCP till last September, after the closing ceremony of 25th Menyemai Bakthi IKMAS Program at Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Abang Ikhwan Zaini Hall here today.

Abdul Karim said the easy way fund also provides opportunities for creative industry activists, especially youth, to develop their respective fields and improve skills.