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SME Association of Sarawak celebrates culture, enterprise through mural competition
Ong (third left) presents a letter of appreciation to Goh in recognition of his participation in the competition.
KUCHING (June 19): The SME Association of Sarawak marked a proud moment for local arts and culture through its participation in the Tropics City Mural Pillars Competition, celebrating the role of visual storytelling in entrepreneurship and heritage preservation.
At the prize-giving ceremony held at Tropics City, association president Jordan Ong presented the Gold Prize Award to well-known local artist Gerald Goh, whose entry stood out as the competition's only 3D interactive mural.
'Goh received RM3,000 for his winning entry, which impressed the judges with its creative flair, historical relevance, and cultural significance,' the association said in a statement today.
Titled 'The Origins of SMEs in Sarawak' and 'A Tribute to Entrepreneurship', the two-part mural installation traces the journey of small and medium enterprises in the state, from the Brooke era to the present day.
The artwork not only captures the entrepreneurial spirit but also pays tribute to the values of peace, trade, and resilience that shape the local business community.
The mural competition, hosted by Tropics City, aimed to rejuvenate public spaces and encourage community involvement.
It attracted submissions from a wide range of local talents, each showcasing their passion for public art and urban beautification.
As part of the event, Tropics City executive director Nicholas Wong led SME Association of Sarawak council members on a walkthrough of the mural sites, explaining the project's vision of promoting inclusive, dynamic urban environments through creative expression.
Meanwhile, Ong applauded the initiative by Tropics City, and stressed the importance of platforms that support local talent.
'This is a meaningful platform that not only beautifies public spaces, but also uplifts local talent and promotes creative entrepreneurship.
'We are proud to support efforts that bridge culture, art and economic development,' he said. Kuching mural competition SME Association of Sarawak
