SIFAR is a Kuching-based creative collective dedicated to reimagining Sarawakian heritage through contemporary performance. The 2008 National Malaysia Theatre Festival marked a pivotal milestone in SIFAR's history within the Malaysian theatre scene. SIFAR brought immense pride to Sarawak on the national stage by being crowned Festival Champion that year. In 2014, SIFAR repeated this feat, once again securing the Champion title for Sarawak. These dual national victories established Sarawak as a formidable force in Malaysian theatre. Adding to these achievements, SIFAR also swept major awards, including Best Director (2008, 2014), Best Male Actor (2008, 2014), Best Supporting Male Actor (2008), Best Supporting Female Actor (2014), and the Best Emerging Male Actor award (2008). Since its inception in 2006, SIFAR has produced over 20 theatre productions and organized numerous arts and cultural activities.
