Sibu Countdown 2024 / 2025 (Sarawak, Malaysia)

Sibu Countdown 2024 / 2025 (MOTAC Bersama Komuniti @ Sibu), the Malaysia Tourism Ministry’s annual New Year celebration, will take place for the first time in Sibu from 27 December 2024 through to the early hours of 2025 at the Azman Hashim Community Sports Centre.

With the theme “Sibu Carnival: Celebrating 2025 Together” the event will showcase Sarawak’s rich multicultural heritage through a variety of exciting activities. Highlights include a 100-stall food fair featuring delicious dishes from the Malay, Iban, and Chinese communities, alongside live performances and entertainment by Sarawak’s cultural groups and renowned Malaysian singers including Bunkface, Baby Shima, Nicole Lai and Uriah See. This celebration will capture the spirit of unity, not only in Sarawak but across Malaysia.

The festivities will conclude with a stunning fireworks display lighting up Sibu’s skyline as we usher in 2025.

Performing Artistes

• Angela Lata Jua
• Baby Shima
• Bunkface
• Chew Mei Mei
• Dion Das Louis
• DJ Kath Y
• Dara Hellena
• KEMADA
• Kumpulan Kesenian JKKN Sarawak
• Lucy M
• Melissa Francis
• Nicole Lai
• Powertive Dance
• Uriah See

Programme / Event Schedule

• (27 – 31 December 2024, Friday – Tuesday) Food Fair
• (28 – 31 December 2024, Saturday – Tuesday) Local Craft Fair
• (28 December 2024, Saturday) – Free [Register]
  • (8:00am – 3:00pm) Sibu Got Talent (Singing Competition) – Screening
  • (8:00pm) Sibu Got Talent (Singing Competition) – Final
• (29 December 2024, Sunday) – Free [Register]
  • (8:00am – 3:00pm) Fashion Competition – Screening (Adults & Children)
  • (8:00pm) Fashion Contest – Final (Adults & Children)

Opening Hours

• Venue: Pusat Sukan Komuniti Azman Hashim / Azman Hashim Community Sports Centre [Map]
• Date: 27 – 31 December 2024 (Friday – Tuesday)
• Time: 6:30pm – 12:00am (1 January 2025 on last night)