🌐✨ Sarawak to Host Malaysia’s First-Ever Global Digital Festival! 🎮🎨🚀

Sarawak is gearing up for a historic milestone as it prepares to host Malaysia’s first global digital festival — the Borneo Animation and Games Festival (BAGF) 2026! This landmark event comes following a joint agreement between the Federal Government and the Sarawak Government.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh announced that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has given the green light to form a joint committee with the Digital Ministry and MDEC to finalise preparations.

🗓️ Target Date: August 2026
📍 Location: Sarawak – soon to be the Heart of Southeast Asia’s Digital Creative Industry

⭐ What to Expect at BAGF 2026:

✅A 5-day international creative showcase
✅300 industry delegates (40% from overseas)
✅200+ exhibitors from Malaysia & abroad

Participation from global entertainment giants like Disney, DreamWorks, Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, Konami, and Nintendo

Business Matching sessions, networking opportunities, and an exclusive Elevator Pitch platform to spotlight local talents

Gobind highlighted that BAGF 2026 will play a crucial role in advancing Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 agenda, strengthening collaboration between federal, state and local authorities. A technical committee will also be formed to guide long-term cooperation and strategic direction.

🎯 BAGF 2026 is set to position Sarawak as Southeast Asia’s next powerhouse for animation, digital gaming and creative tech.
The future is creative. The future is digital. And it’s happening right here in Sarawak. 💡🌏🔥