PPV staff, vaccinees clad in their Raya best at Unimas PPV
KUCHING: The vaccination centre (PPV) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) was operating as normal, despite the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations today (July 20). What is even more unique was that the PPV staff, including those taking the vaccines, were clad in their traditional Raya clothes, thus enlivening the atmosphere at the centre. One of the […]
Online Wesak Day celebration again this year
KUCHING: This year’s Wesak Day celebration will go online again, just like last year. Malaysia Buddhist Association (MBA) Sarawak Branch chairman Datuk Seri Tay Chin Kin said, “Every year, a joint bathing of the Buddha statue ceremony by our association and all the Buddhist groups will be held to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death […]
SOP for temples on Wesak Day
KUCHING: The opening of temples for the Wesak Day celebration on May 26 will be allowed throughout the state except for areas under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO). In all permitted zones, temples can be opened from 8am to 9am on Wesak Day for committee members and members of Sangha only, limited to 20 […]
Miri City Day celebration to go online
MIRI: Miri City Day’s 16th anniversary will go virtual in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. Miri City Council (MCC) said the event will be live-streamed via Zoom and Riam Institute of Technology Miri’s Facebook account at 9am on Thursday (May 20). Therefore, the council is inviting members of the public to attend […]
Raya celebration only on first day
KUCHING: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is only allowed on the first day for Sarawakians with attendance limited to immediate family members, said the State Disaster Management Committee. SDMC said the move was taken after assessing the current Covid-19 situation in the state. “The Sarawak Islamic Council has agreed to amend the guidelines for the […]
Only 10% of police force can go on leave
KUCHING: Only 10 percent of Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Sarawak are allowed to take leave during the coming Hari Raya celebration. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said on-leave personnel would only be allowed to celebrate Aidilfitri in their respective district. “They are not allowed to travel to other districts as inter-zone travel […]
Earth Hour celebration in Sibu next year
SIBU: The inaugural state level Earth Hour celebration will be held here in Sibu for the first-time next year. This was revealed by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh during a live broadcast of the Earth Hour celebration, here last Saturday night (Mar 27). Ting said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk […]
Won’t be home for CNY
KUCHING: This year, many Sarawakians will be celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) away from their families as they are unable to return to their hometowns due to Covid-19. There are also some who are afraid to return as Covid-19 cases keep rising, as well as being afraid of bringing the virus home and spreading it […]
Snap and win prizes this CNY
KUCHING: In conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, Kuching Hot Shot has announced the 2021 ‘Snap and Win CNY #ootd Kuching City Edition’ contest. All Malaysians in Kuching city can send up to three best photos of people in their best CNY outfits with the city’s CNY decorations for their chance to win. […]
Thaipusam celebration at temples not allowed in states under MCO, CMCO
PUTRAJAYA: Holding of the Thaipusam celebration at temples this year in states under the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO) is not allowed. The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) in a statement today said this decision was made in line with the announcement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on […]
