Submit an Event – Guidelines
Thank you for contributing to TheAcara, Sarawak’s home for community, culture, and connection. We welcome event submissions that inform, inspire, and bring people together.
Before submitting, please read the guidelines below to ensure your event fits our platform and is published smoothly.
✅ What Types of Events Can Be Submitted?
We currently accept events across the following categories:
1. Family & Kids
School events, parenting talks, family carnivals, kids’ workshops
- ✔️ Must be family-friendly
- ✔️ Educational or recreational in nature
2. Religious & Spiritual
Faith-based gatherings (e.g., church, mosque, temple), interfaith events, retreats
- ✔️ Respectful and inclusive
- ✔️ Open to the public or registered participants
3. Culture, Arts & Heritage
Traditional crafts, indigenous showcases, theatre, art exhibitions
- ✔️ Promotes local or regional identity
- ✔️ Can include workshops, shows, or festivals
4. Food & Markets
Bazaars, food fairs, night markets, culinary pop-ups
- ✔️ Community-based or special pop-up events
- ✔️ No regular daily restaurant promotions
5. Business & Education
Seminars, conferences, career expos, tech meetups, workshops
- ✔️ Open to professionals, entrepreneurs, students
- ✔️ Ticketed or free events welcome
6. Wellness & Nature
Yoga, forest walks, cleanups, sustainability programs, health screenings
- ✔️ Encourages wellbeing or environmental care
- ✔️ Solo or group activities accepted
7. Festivals & Entertainment
Major cultural festivals (e.g., Gawai, Merdeka), concerts, parades
- ✔️ Local, national, or community-scale entertainment
- ✔️ Ticketed or free events welcome
8. Sports & Outdoors
Marathons, hikes, tournaments, dance fitness, outdoor challenges
- ✔️ Inclusive of all levels
- ✔️ Must provide venue & time details
9. Government & Civic
Official launches, town halls, community grants sessions, voter registration drives
- ✔️ Run by government or civil society
- ✔️ Must be open to public or targeted groups
10. Nightlife & Social
Live music, bar events, open mic nights, rooftop parties
- ✔️ Must specify age limits (if any)
- ✔️ Must follow local laws & venue regulations
🚫 What We Don’t List
To keep TheAcara useful and inclusive, we do not accept:
Events promoting hate, violence, or discrimination
Private invite-only parties (unless open for registration)
📸 Event Submission Tips
Title: Clear and specific (e.g., Kuching Yoga in the Park)
Date & Time: Include both start and end times
Location: Venue name, address, or "Online"
Tagline: Slogan Empowering the youths!
Description: What to expect, who it’s for, registration link
Image: Use high-quality, square image (1:1 ratio)
Category: Choose only 1–2 most relevant categories
Language: English or Bahasa Malaysia preferred
📩 How to Submit
You can submit your event through our Submit an Event Form. All events are reviewed before being published. Approval may take up to 48 hours.