Stadium Perpaduan comes alive for New Year celebration
KUCHING: Stadium Perpaduan was flocked with visitors who were eager to celebrate the New Year here as early as 7pm. The whole area became lively with people from different races and religions who flocked the venue and were excited to welcome the arrival of the new year. What’s more, the celebration was enlivened with various […]
Malaysian living abroad think warmly of beloved country on Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Not everyone is able to celebrate a day of great significance to every Malaysian on Friday, Sept 16 – Malaysia Day. One notable reason is that many are either working or living abroad. However, this does not mean that they don’t love the country or think of it warmly. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to […]
Abang Johari to hold open house on May 3
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be holding a Hari Raya open house this year having not done so for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his special Hari Raya address, he said that he and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang will hold […]
All states should celebrate Malaysia Day
By Rachel Mina KUCHING: All states in Malaysia should take turns hosting Malaysia Day celebration, said political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. “Also, I believe that Sarawak and Sabah also need to embrace the first National Day celebration on Aug 31 and volunteer to host the National Day parade. It’s always the nation and […]
Celebrate Aidiladha moderately
KUCHING: Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar encouraged all Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha moderately amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The minister stated that this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha should be celebrated modestly while following to the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs). “This year, we would not be able to do ibadah korban […]
Celebrate Aidiladha moderately in new norm
KUCHING: As the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet, Muslims are advised to celebrate this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha moderately. The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak chairman Omar Bahrein Unin has urged the people to continue supporting the government’s effort in curbing the spread of Covid-19 by […]
Celebrate Wesak Day by complying with SOP
KUCHING: The Buddhist community in the state is advised to commemorate this year’s Wesak Day in compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) laid out by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Play our part as a responsible person. Remind each other to always wash hands with soap or hand sanitiser, practice physical distancing, avoid […]
While we celebrate, the security frontliners maintain security
KUCHING: While people are celebrating Hari Raya, there are others who have to make sacrifices and stay away from their families to maintain the security of the nation. One such group is the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak where all of its personnel are on duty to safeguard the nation’s waters from smugglers. Its […]
Adopt new norm in celebrating Aidilfitri
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised the people to take precautionary measures and not to move around, visiting their families and friends during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. These measures were to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said the festival could still be celebrated in the new norm using technology […]
Celebrate Raya only with family members
SEBUYAU: Muslims have been reminded to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri only with family members and not to organise large gatherings. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) reported that Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi urged Raya celebrants to comply strictly with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) that had been set. “This year’s […]
