By DayakDaily Team
MUKAH, April 26: The annual staging of the iconic Kaul Mukah festival not only preserves and strengthens the cultural heritage of the Melanau community but also drives positive growth in the local tourism and economic sectors.
In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news report, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that the festival provides opportunities for small entrepreneurs, promotes local products, and introduces Mukah as a unique tourism destination to visitors from across Malaysia and abroad.
“Kaul Mukah is a treasured cultural legacy passed down through generations of the Melanau people, rich in symbolism, customs, and spiritual traditions.
“It stands as a proud symbol of the Melanau identity and, at the same time, serves as compelling proof of the rich cultural diversity that defines our beloved Sarawak,” he said in a speech delivered by Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, during the official launch of Kaul Mukah 2025 at the Kaul Mukah site of Pantai Kala Dana today.
The Premier added that Kaul Mukah will continue to be celebrated as a prestigious event — not only to honour ancestral traditions but also to serve as a bridge for fostering racial harmony and building a brighter, united future.
“With a strong spirit of unity, deep cultural appreciation, and the collective support of all stakeholders, Kaul Mukah will continue to flourish as a grand heritage of the Melanau people and a source of pride for all Sarawakians,” he said.
Among the dignitaries present were Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Mukah MP Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi, Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine, Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee, Mukah Division Resident Datu Kueh Lei Poh, along with other distinguished guests.
Following the official launch gimmick, Abdul Karim and the dignitaries visited the community booths at the Kaul Mukah site.
Kaul Mukah 2025, which runs from April 19 to 27, features a variety of exciting activities lined up for visitors throughout the week-long celebration. — DayakDaily
