Travel series highlights Sarawak’s lush landscapes, rich culture

A new adventure reality competition series AXN Ultimate Challenge: Sarawak has been announced. It is a fast-paced four-episode series that blends adrenaline-fuelled challenges, cultural discovery and social storytelling in each 15-minute episode.

Two content creator teams will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they compete in a series of high-energy competitions and mental challenges inspired by Sarawak’s lush landscapes and rich culture. The contestants will rely on skill, endurance and teamwork as they immerse themselves in local communities, experience unique cultural encounters and uncover hidden gems rarely seen on screen.

Themes explored will include community, discovery, eco-tourism and tradition in this rare look at one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating and naturally beautiful destinations – Sarawak.

The series is a partnership between KC Global Media (KCGM) Asia, AXN Asia and the Sarawak Tourism Board. It is produced by KCGM Studios and hosted by Mark O’Dea. The content creator teams are Khenji Saito and Adam Samuel, and Estelle Fly and Saffron Sharpe. Episodes will feature local notables chef Achang Libat, Louis Samai, Luke Kenny Doo and blowpipe masters Cikgu Nyoging and Alfa. The Sheraton Kuching Hotel is the official hotel partner.

The competitors will also be shooting their own content, offering an authentic look at the adventure from their individual perspectives. Each episode will feature a challenge unique to Sarawak – for example, foraging for sago worms (a regional delicacy and protein source) – as well as a prize and a penalty. Additionally, the participating local heroes add an important layer of authenticity, as they are credible voices that will highlight and validate the experiences, challenges and stories featured in the series.

AXN Ultimate Challenge: Sarawak recently premiered on the AXN Asia YouTube channel and the AXN Taiwan YouTube channel. The show will air on AXN East Asia, AXN Singapore and AXN China every Tuesday at 9.30pm GMT+8 for the next three weeks and will repeat every Thursday at 8.35pm and every Sunday at 8.45pm.