Brother Johari will officially be the cultural center of the forum

KUCHING, 14 Oct: The Prime Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to complete the inauguration ceremony of the Federated Cultural Center of the Malaysian Association of Orang Ulu (FORUM) in Miri on November 7.

Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Department of Prime Ministers (Buruh, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala said that the event will be an important moment for the Orang Ulu community in their efforts to consolidate the cultural heritage and identity of the community.

"The construction of this cultural centre was realized with the support of the Government of Sarawak under the leadership of Abang Johari including approval of five acres of land to FORUM as well as financial allocation for its construction", he said.

He said this when meeting with the media after holding a visit of honour to Prime Minister Sarawak, today.

Gerawat explained that the cultural center was completed by the end of 2024 and serves as a gathering place for the Orang Ulu community as well as a platform to preserve and introduce the traditional arts and heritage of the community to the general public.

"The existence of this centre also has the potential to be a cultural tourist attraction in Miri, thus providing opportunities for younger generations to recognize, understand and appreciate their ancestral heritage", he said. - TVS