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KUCHING: Authentic handicraft by artisans from Murum and Baleh under Sarawak Energy’s corporate social responsibility ( CSR) handicraft development programme received overwhelming response at the recent National Craft Day 2019 in Kuala Lumpur.
The artisans sold around RM19,000 worth of handicraft products during the 12- day ‘Culturising Craft in Lifestyle’ event in Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex. Their participation was made possible by Sarawak Energy in partnership with Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation ( MHDC).
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Almarhum Sultan Iskandar was the guest of honour at the launch.
Murum was represented by Sheila Bayak, Meron Kulleh and Permai Asan from Long Malim in Tegulang, Murum.
Baleh’s artisans were Josephine Midong Anak Jubin from Rumah Nabau, Dapong Anak Sempurai and Lily Anak Siba from Rumah Laso and Liban Anak Jinggau from Rumah Tajai in Ng Antawau, Baleh.
Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai, Sarawak Energy general manager for CSR and sustainability Jiwari Abdullah, and MHDC Sarawak director Azran Arip visited Sarawak Energy’s booth to give their support.
Sarawak craft and textile designs were displayed alongside products by international and local artisans. This exposure could further enhance their craft making skills and marketing techniques.
“We are always looking into ways to promote artisans under our programme as exposure could help develop their craft skills through exchange of knowledge and ideas with fellow artisans besides enhancing their marketing concept and strategies to generate sustainable income from handicraft.
“Sarawak Energy is pleased to help these artisans to realise their potential and promote Sarawak indigenous handicraft and designs to the world in line with our values of supporting culture and heritage as well as community development and entrepreneurship,” said Jiwari.