The Department of National Culture and Arts (JKKN) has 14 state-level offices that coordinate and deliver cultural arts programmes across the country. Click a state flag to view the full profile of the respective JKKN office.
Background
In the early days, the cultural development of the State of Perlis was administered through the Head of the Northern Region Culture and Arts Centre on the Ground Floor of the Sultan Abdul Halim Building, Alor Setar, Kedah. At that time, it was under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
The Culture and Arts Office was first established in the State of Perlis in March 1993, in line with the expansion and broader function of the office to achieve balanced national development in both physical and spiritual aspects. The office began operating on the 10th Floor of the EPF Building, Jalan Bukit Lagi, Kangar.
The JKKN Perlis Complex, formerly better known as the Perlis State Cultural Park, began construction in December 1999 and was completed in April 2001. The land area covers 1.7787 hectares, housing two (2) building blocks, namely the Auditorium Block and the Administration Block. The Auditorium seating capacity can accommodate four hundred (400) people.
Today, the Department of National Culture and Arts, Perlis is housed in the JKKN Perlis Complex located at Persiaran Wawasan, Kangar, which has been occupied since May 2001 until now.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital in the cultural arts field, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Providing a space that houses reference materials such as books, magazines, reports and CDs/VCDs for the guidance and reference of students, cultural researchers, arts enthusiasts and the general public.
- Periodic Performances (dance & music arts performances)
- Arts Aerobics (group exercise)
- Workshops / classes in acting, theatre, dance, music
- Auditorium
- Open Stage / Arts Courtyard (beneath the Auditorium)
- Seminar Room
- Acting / Dance / Music Studio
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Male / Female Prayer Room
- Public Toilets
- Car / Motorcycle Parking
Visitors may use public transport by taking the My Bas bus and taxis from the Bus and Taxi Terminal at a fare of around RM10.00 - RM12.00.
Facilities JKKN Perlis
Nearby Locations
- Taman Rekreasi Bunga Kertas
- Taman Rekreasi Bukit Lagi
- Hotel Seri Malaysia
- Dewan 2020 (Dewan Orang Ramai)
- Kompleks Dewan Undangan Negeri Perlis
Background
The Culture and Arts Office of the State of Kedah Darul Aman was established on 20 May 1987 and became the Northern Region Cultural Administration Centre covering the States of Kedah, Perlis and Penang, known as the Northern Region Culture, Arts and Tourism Centre.
On 1 January 1996, the State Cultural Park known as the Culture and Arts Office of the State of Kedah Darul Aman was established at Lot PTD 400, Pumpong, 05250 Alor Setar, Kedah Darul Aman.
Today, the Kedah State Cultural Park is better known as the Complex of the Department of National Culture and Arts, Kedah, which houses 2 building blocks, namely the Auditorium Block and the Administration Block. The facilities provided are an Auditorium with a seating capacity of two hundred and sixty (260) people, an Open Stage, a Meeting Room, a Resource Centre as well as an Arts Gallery and other amenities.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital in the cultural arts field, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Providing a space that houses reference materials such as books, magazines, reports and CDs/VCDs for the guidance and reference of cultural researchers, arts enthusiasts and the general public.
- Selling printed reading materials such as arts and culture books as well as CDs/DVDs as reference resources and for personal collections.
- Showcasing local cultural performance activities such as Mek Mulong Costume, Kedah Mak Yong, Wayang Gedek and Traditional Games of the State of Kedah.
- Providing instructor services (Cultural Artists) in the fields of Dance and Theatre.
- Cultural performance services by the Department's Arts Group according to the stipulated terms.
- Cultural Arts Mentoring Programme (PBSB)
- Scheduled Performances (dance, theatre and music)
- Arts Aerobics
- Workshops / Classes in acting, theatre, dance, music
- Arts Bazaar
- Auditorium
- Open Stage
- Mobile Stage
- Seminar Room
- Acting / Dance / Music Studio
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Male / Female Prayer Room
- Public Toilets
- Car / Motorcycle Parking Area
Visitors may use public transport by taking the bus and taxi from the Shahab Bus and Taxi Terminal at a fare of around RM2.00 - RM25.00.
Facilities JKKN Kedah
Nearby Locations
- Istana Anak Bukit
- Menara Alor Setar
- Pekan Rabu
- Dataran Darul Aman
- Aman Central Mall
- Royal Kedah Golf Club
Background
The Pustaka Warisan Seni (Arts Heritage Library) Complex was built on Lot 2195 and 2180 of Mukim Georgetown, Northeast District, Penang (at Counterhall, which encompasses the site of the birthplace of the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee). The project was completed on 31 July 1997 and handed over to the Ministry on 13 August 1997. Penang is the birthplace of popular arts heritage such as Bangsawan, Boria and others.
The carvings and decorations of this building feature the fundamental design characteristics of Malay tradition. This 6,000 square metre building houses two (2) government offices, namely JKKN Penang and the National Archives of Malaysia Penang Branch. It has the P. Ramlee Auditorium which can accommodate 200 people, equipped with a stage, control room, changing rooms and toilets. The area is strategically located as a place for reference, exhibition, performance, research and documentation of the nation's cultural arts.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the state JKKN.
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre for reference
- Sale of JKKN publications (Cultural Arts Books and CDs)
- Advisory services related to arts and culture
- Instructor services to teach dance, theatre and music
- Periodic Performances (dance & music)
- Arts Aerobics
- Workshops / classes in acting, theatre, dance, music (Jom Belajar)
- Cultural Research Programme
- Budi@Seni Programme
- Cultural Arts Entrepreneurship Lab (MAUS)
- Programmes with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Auditorium (200 people)
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Meeting Room
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Dance Studio
- Music Rehearsal Studio
- Open-Air Rehearsal Space
Visitors may use Rapid Penang bus routes 206 and 11 from the Jetty for only RM2.00. Buses run as early as 6.00 a.m. and once every hour from the station.
Facilities JKKN Pulau Pinang
Nearby Locations
- Rumah Kelahiran P. Ramlee
- Stadium Bandaraya Pulau Pinang
- Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR)
Background
The Complex of the Department of National Culture and Arts, Perak began construction on 24 May 1995 covering two (2) acres on a four (4) acre plot of land. The construction cost was RM3,000,000.00 under the Sixth Malaysia Plan (RMK6). The building was first occupied on 14 June 1996.
Originally, JKKN Perak began with the establishment of the Perak State Cultural Council in 1974, which was the parent body for the establishment of culture in the State of Perak.
JKKN Perak was at that time known as the Perak State Culture and Arts Office until 2004, when JKKN Perak was established and became responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring cultural and arts activities in the State of Perak in line with the vision and mission of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC).
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- NGO listing / registration
- JKKN Perak Arts Group
- Cultural Arts Information Resource Centre
- Ipoh Cultural Showcase — periodic performances at the JKKN Perak Complex every 1st & 3rd Friday, and at People Park Jalan Bijih Timah on the 2nd & 4th Week (8.30 p.m.). Among the performances: Welcome Dance to the State of Perak, Kelin Kira, Sri Dabus, Cupak Hanyut, Joget Kereta Lembu and My Fest.
- Auditorium (300-320 audience)
- Cultural Arts Information Resource Centre
- Open Stage
- Portable Stage
- Dance Studio
- Music Studio
- Meeting Room
- Arts Gallery
- Guest / VIP Room
- Prayer Room (male / female)
- Toilets
- Vehicle Parking
- Costume Room
Visitors may use public transport by taking the Perak Transit bus from town at a fare of RM1.20.
Facilities JKKN Perak
Nearby Locations
- Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perak
- Kediaman Menteri Besar Perak
Background
JKKN was officially established on 15 March 2005 through Establishment Warrant No. S/20 dated 22 March 2005. Its origins date back to 1953, under the Ministry of Social Welfare, as the Cultural Affairs Division.
Throughout its history the department has moved across various ministries (1964, 1972, 1987, 1990, 2004, 2008, 2009 and 2013), with changes in title and function in line with the Government's priorities.
- Carry out research and development, documentation and publishing, and cultural arts mentoring programmes.
- Build collaborative networks with cultural arts industry players and related agencies.
- Provide avenues for arts practitioners to participate in the economy.
- Strengthen cultural arts activities as a tourist attraction.
- Optimise the organisational function of JKKN state offices.
- Resource Centre
- Apprenticeship Programme
- NGO Listing / Registration
- Arts Mentoring
- JKKN Selangor Departmental Arts Groups
- Nasi Ambeng Festival
- Arts Mentoring Programme
- Periodic Performances
- Toilets
- Paid Parking
- Prayer Room (Surau)
Kompleks IDCC Shah Alam is accessible via Selangorku buses and is close to the KTM Seksyen 19 station. Paid parking is available within the complex.
Facilities JKKN Selangor
Nearby Locations
- Masjid Negeri Shah Alam
- Plaza Alam Sentral Shah Alam
- Muzium Shah Alam (PADAT)
- Selangor State Government Office
Background
Beginning as an English-medium boys' school known as the Victoria Institution, named after Queen Victoria, this Victorian English Cottage style building was the inspiration of Senior English Architect A.C. Norman who served at the Public Works Department (JKR) in 1893. The school was officially opened on 3 July 1894.
The rise of the cultural arts era, especially in the fields of theatre and dance, was very prominent around the 1970s and 80s when cultural arts enthusiasts and champions made the Victoria Institution Building a Centre for Training, Assembly and Staging of Arts and Cultural Activities.
This 106-year-old historic building was struck by a fire tragedy on 26 July 1999 that destroyed almost its entire original structure. The original Block 1 building of the Victoria Institution was later restored and rebuilt on its original site. The reconstruction process began on 28 October 2002 and was completed in 2005 at a cost of over RM7 million, now under the administration of the Department of National Culture and Arts, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (JKKN WPKL).
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the state JKKN.
- Cultural arts resource centre
- Departmental Arts Club (KKJ)
- National Cultural Arts Instructors (JSBN)
- Gamelan Class
- Theatre Staging at the Open Hall
- Dance Class
- Silat Class
- Jom Belajar
- Auditorium
- Meeting Room
- Gamelan Music Room
- Open Stage
- Resource Centre
- Studio
Accessible by Putra LRT, bus, taxi and monorail.
Facilities JKKN Kuala Lumpur
Nearby Locations
- Pasar Jalan Petaling (Petaling Street)
- Pasar Seni
- Medan Selera
- Balai Polis Trafik Jalan Tun H.S Lee
Background
Before operating at the JKKN Negeri Sembilan Complex, the office was initially located on the 5th Floor of Wisma Persekutuan in 1995, then moved to the Wisma Arab Malaysian Building on Jalan Tuanku Munawir in 1998 before operating fully in its own building in 2005.
JKKN Negeri Sembilan is located on Jalan Sungai Ujong, Seremban, next to the Negeri Sembilan State Museum Board Building.
The design of this complex was inspired by the concept and characteristics of the Traditional Minangkabau House, which has many peaks at each end of the roof, incorporating the veranda motifs of the Traditional Malay House.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks among cultural arts industry players, government agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourism.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre for reference
- Sale of JKKN publications (Cultural Arts Books and CDs)
- Arts Gallery
- Listing and Registration of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Information on the Departmental Arts Group (KKJ)
- Cultural Arts Mentoring Scheme
- Advisory services related to arts and culture
- Periodic Performances "Serlahan Seni"
- Jom Belajar Cultural Arts
- Sale of JKKN Publications
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- D'Sury Auditorium
- Raja Melewar Auditorium
- Za'ba Seminar Hall
- Dance Studio
- Music - Recording Studio
- Leisure Courtyard
- Prayer Room
- Toilets / Disabled-Access Toilets
- Car Park
- Meeting Room
- Top-Spinning Court
Visitors may use taxis from the Bandar Taxi Station on Jalan Sungai Ujong, the stop-to-stop bus from Terminal 1 to Seremban 2 (route T54), and the commuter train at the Jalan Tuanku Antah Railway Station, Seremban.
Facilities JKKN Negeri Sembilan
Nearby Locations
- Muzium Negeri Sembilan
- KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital
Background
The JKKN Melaka Complex, formerly known as the Melaka State Cultural Park, began construction in June 2003 and was completed in December 2004 on a 9.0 acre plot of land in Mukim Bukit Katil, Central Melaka District. The complex is located 1 KM from the Ayer Keroh Toll Plaza and next to Hotel Seri Malaysia.
The aim of building the JKKN Melaka Complex is to serve as a centre for cultural activities in the State of Melaka and a reference centre for local culture and arts, helping cultural arts practitioners / artists as well as the local community to jointly enliven arts and culture in the State of Melaka.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Space rental: Auditorium, Seminar Room and Rehearsal Studio
- Arts performances by the Departmental Arts Group (KKJ)
- Instructor services in the fields of Dance and Theatre
- Resource Centre
- Advisory services related to arts and culture
- State Dance Festival
- Bringing Arts and Culture to the People Programme
- Arts and Culture Mentoring Programme
- Scheduled Performances
- Serlahan Budi
- Cultural Volunteers
- Arts and Culture Product Innovation and Entrepreneur Lab
- Mentor and Mentee
- Auditorium
- Open stage / arts courtyard
- Seminar Room
- Acting / Dance / Music Studio
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Resource Centre
- Tun Perak Meeting Room
- Tun Kudu Meeting Room
- Male / Female Prayer Room
- Car / Motorcycle Parking
Visitors may use bus service number 1B MS-Tampin at Melaka Sentral for a ticket price of RM2.50, or a taxi from Melaka Sentral for RM30.00.
Facilities JKKN Melaka
Nearby Locations
- Hotel Seri Malaysia
- Puteri Resort
- Kompleks Kraftangan
- Mydin MITC
- Zoo Melaka
- Taman Mini Malaysia dan Mini Asean
Background
In 1987, the Southern Region Department of Culture and Arts was based in the State of Melaka. In 1993, the department was known as the Johor State Department of Culture and Tourism, based at Taman Seni Budaya Johor, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru.
In 1995, the department moved to the 13th Floor of the Tun Abdul Razak Building (KOMTAR), or now the Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC), known as the Johor State Department of Culture and Arts.
On 1 July 2012, this department moved from KOMTAR to Level 6 of Wisma PERKESO, Jalan Larkin, Johor Bahru.
- To preserve and conserve cultural arts
- To develop culture and the arts through efforts to nurture, mentor, popularise and enliven cultural arts
- To detect, identify and report on the development of cultural and arts infrastructure at the state and district levels
- To provide cooperation and views to the State Government and related agencies in cultural and arts development
- To determine the form of assistance and advisory services to cultural and arts associations / organisations (NGOs)
- To plan and coordinate resource and information centres in the fields of culture and arts
- To encourage and expand the promotion of cultural arts
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre for reference
- Sale of JKKN publications (Cultural Arts Books and CDs)
- Advisory services related to arts and culture
- Bringing cultural arts to the people programme
- Cultural arts mentoring programme
- Arts bazaar
- State Dance Festival / Theatre Festival / Music Expression
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Apprentice Group Services
- Departmental Arts Group (KKJ)
- Wisma PERKESO Building
JKKN Johor is near the Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal. You may take a taxi from the terminal at a rate of RM5.00 or walk. From JB Sentral, you may take a public bus to Larkin Terminal (RM3.00) or a taxi (RM10.00).
Facilities JKKN Johor
Background
The JKKN Pahang Complex was formerly better known as the Pahang State Cultural Park. Completed in 1994 at a cost of RM2.897 Million and covering 8,097 square metres (2 acres), it houses 3 building blocks, namely the Auditorium and Administration Block, the Studio / Meeting Room / Library Block, and the Canteen Block. The Auditorium seating capacity can accommodate 220 people.
Today, the Department of National Culture and Arts, Pahang is housed in the JKKN Pahang Complex, next to Hotel Seri Malaysia Kuantan and Dewan MAKSAK, located on Jalan Teluk Sisek, Kuantan.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre — a space housing reference materials such as books, magazines, reports and CDs/VCDs for the guidance of students, cultural researchers, arts enthusiasts and the general public.
- Mobile Stage — measuring 30 x 40 feet, may be requested for use according to the suitability of the venue and programme.
- Instruction — 2 Cultural Artists / Instructors in the field of Dance Arts, may be requested subject to availability and suitability.
- Periodic Performances (Dance, Poetry, Pantun, Theatre, Folk Songs)
- Arts Aerobics
- Workshops (Acting, Music, Dance, Language Arts)
- Scheduled Rehearsals (KK JKKN, KBSC, Silat)
- Auditorium / Green Screen
- Open Stage
- Mobile Stage (Lorry)
- Meeting Room (30 people)
- Seminar Room (30 people)
- Acting & Dance Studio
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Male & Female Prayer Room
- Public Toilets
- Car / Motorcycle Parking
Visitors may use public transport (bus, taxi & Grab) from the Kuantan Town Terminal, only around 1 km to the JKKN Pahang Complex.
Background
The Department of National Culture and Arts, Terengganu (JKKN Terengganu) is one of the JKKN branches in the states. Before becoming a department in 2004, JKKN was a division under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage; its branch in the state was called the Terengganu State Culture and Arts Office.
JKKN Terengganu has its own building called the Terengganu State National Cultural Park Complex. This four-acre building is located at Kuala Ibai Lagoon, Kuala Terengganu, near the beach and surrounded by a lagoon, and close to the Sports Complex, Equestrian centre, Floating Mosque and 4-star hotels.
This building was designed based on the traditional construction characteristics of the Terengganu Malay people, began construction in 2000 and was first occupied in 2002. It houses the administrative office and a "proscenium"-type auditorium that can accommodate 422 audience members, as well as dance, music and acting rehearsal blocks.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre — providing reference materials such as books, magazines, reports and CDs/VCDs for the guidance of students, cultural researchers, arts enthusiasts and the general public.
- Instruction — 2 Cultural Artists / Instructors in the fields of Dance and Theatre, may be requested to teach in their respective fields.
- Periodic performances (dance & music)
- Arts Aerobics
- Workshops / classes in acting, theatre, dance, music (Jom Belajar)
- Arts Bazaar
- Auditorium (422 seats)
- Acting / Dance / Music Studio
- Cultural Arts Gallery
- Cultural Arts Resource Centre
- Male / Female Prayer Room
- Public Toilets
- Disabled-Access Toilets
- Multipurpose Meeting Room
- Top-Spinning Court
- Cafe
- Car / Motorcycle Parking
Visitors may take the traditional wooden bus "Cah Ligah" from the Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal for RM2.00, or a taxi from the terminal at a rate of around RM10.00 - RM15.00.
Facilities JKKN Terengganu
Nearby Locations
- Masjid Sultanah Nur Zahirah (Masjid Terapung)
- Taman Rekreasi Kuala Ibai
- Lagun Kuala Ibai
- Terengganu Equestrian Resort
- Pasaraya Mydin Kuala Ibai
- Nor Arfa Batik
Background
The Complex of the Department of National Culture and Arts, Kelantan is an infrastructure for cultural arts activities, built to help cultural arts practitioners / artists as well as the local community enliven arts and culture in the State of Kelantan.
This complex began construction on 14 September 2006 and was fully completed on 19 May 2010 on a 6.6 acre plot of land at Lot 1993, Section 49 Tanjung Chat, Kota Bharu. It is located 2 KM from the Kota Bharu Town Centre and opposite the Tengku Anis Municipal Park.
The construction of this Complex was through the allocation of the Ninth Malaysia Plan and is the 10th JKKN Complex built, in support of the cultural-arts-based tourism industry.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- State Dance Festival
- Bringing Arts and Culture to the People Programme
- Cultural Arts Mentoring Programme (Primary & Secondary Schools)
- Scheduled Performances "de'Pentas"
- Serlahan Budi
- Cultural Volunteers
- Apprenticeship Programme: Menora
- Cultural Arts Product Innovation & Entrepreneur Lab
- Jom Belajar Programme
- Mentoring Classes
- Administration Block
- Main Meeting Room
- Seminar Room
- Guest Room
- Prayer Room
- Toilets
- Dance Studio
- Theatre Studio
- Music Studio
- Open Stage
- Auditorium
- Proscenium Stage
- Vehicle Parking Space
Visitors may use a car, Public Bus, Taxi / Rental Car from the Town Centre to the JKKN Complex at a fare of around RM1.40 - RM15.00.
Facilities JKKN Kelantan
Nearby Locations
- Pusat Bandar Kota Bharu
- Lapangan Terbang Sultan Ismail Petra
- Taman Perbandaran Tengku Anis
Background
The Complex of the Department of National Culture and Arts Sabah is one of the programmes under the Ninth Malaysia Plan (RMK9). The Sabah State Government approved reserve land at Batu 2, Jalan Penampang covering 1.3 hectares on 4 October 2001 for the construction of this complex, with the cost borne by the Federal Government.
This complex began construction on 13 December 2007 and was fully completed in March 2012. Its design was inspired by the characteristics of the traditional houses of Sabah's various ethnic groups — the roof structure of the Bonggi ethnic group, the ridge motifs of the Bajau Semporna and Iranun ethnic groups (Tudjah and kites).
A combination of various motifs adorns the entire space of this building from the Kadazan Dusun Murut ethnic group. Its wall structure and archway depict the longhouse of the Rungus ethnic group, while the glass windows feature Rafflesia flower motifs.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, government agencies, the private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourism.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Advisory and instructional expertise services
- Technical and artistic advisory services
- Advisory services for arts practitioners and NGOs
- Loan of reference book materials at the Resource Centre
- Use of the JKKN Sabah Complex spaces
- Loan of facilities such as the mobile stage
- Performance group services
- Theatre Festival, Dance Festival, Traditional Games, MySeniBudaya Programme: Rhythm Of Kinabalu (ROK)
- National Cultural Arts Instructor Programme, Cultural Arts Mentoring Programme, Excellent Arts Mentoring Group (KBSC), Jom Belajar Programme
- Arts On Wheels Programme (Mobile Stage), Technical and Artistic Advisory Services
- Cultural Arts Research Programme, Apprenticeship Programme, Cultural Mapping
- Sale and Marketing of JKKN Publications, Dissemination of Resource Centre Information
- Auditorium
- Resource Centre
- Meeting Room
- NGO Room
- Seminar Room
- Dance / Theatre / Music Rehearsal Studio Space
- JKKN Mini Studio
- Mini Gallery and Exhibition Space
- Open Stage
- Top-Spinning Court
- Male and Female Prayer Room
- Toilets
- Mobile Stage
- Parking Area
Visitors may use taxis and e-hailing directly to the JKKN Sabah Complex. Visitors taking the public bus need to walk from the main road for about 5 minutes to the complex.
Facilities JKKN Sabah
Nearby Locations
- Hospital Queen Elizabeth
- Perpustakaan Negeri
- Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu
- Stesen Minyak Petronas dan Shell
- Restoran dan Café
- Supermarket
Background
The Department of National Culture and Arts, Sarawak (JKKN Sarawak) is a government department responsible for implementing arts and cultural activities in the state of Sarawak. The establishment of this department is to foster a love for arts and cultural activities among the multi-ethnic community in Sarawak.
The formulation and implementation of the National Cultural Policy is necessary for Malaysia, which has a multi-ethnic population, as a guideline for forming a united nation while maintaining the country's identity on the international stage.
- To implement programmes for research and development, documentation and publication, cultural arts mentoring, development of skilled human capital, cultural arts outreach, cultural arts strengthening, production and artistic development, and cultural arts promotion.
- To build effective cooperative networks with cultural arts industry players, Government agencies, the Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations and cultural arts practitioners from within and outside the country.
- To provide a platform for arts practitioners to participate in the economic field through cultural arts activities.
- To strengthen suitable arts and cultural activities as attractions for domestic and international tourists.
- To optimise the function of the State JKKN organisation.
- Arts performances
- Marketing of local arts products
- Providing advisory services to local cultural organisations
Facilities JKKN Sarawak
