Discover ancestral stories at Chinese Museum
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The Chinese History Museum, located at the Kuching Waterfront in Kuching, has become a popular place to visit for both local residents and tourists. After a temporary closure for maintenance, the museum recently reopened to the public on May 30. Originally built in 1912, the museum is […]
Sarawak offers plus factors for Chinese solar manufacturer
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has promoted Sarawak as the ideal location for a Chinese solar manufacturer to expand its base of operation. According to a press release, the company has plans to expand outside the mainland of China to cater to the increasing demand from the global market. Awang Tengah, […]
Alumni to organise Chinese cultural concert
KUCHING: Those who wish to experience the Chinese community’s rich culture should attend the 617 ‘Exchange Melodies’ concert on June 17. Organised by the Chung Hua Middle School No. 1 Alumni Association, the concert will be held at the Chung Hua Middle School No. 3 assembly hall at 7 pm. The concert is co-organised by […]
Tradition takes a backseat as Chap Goh Mei nears
KUCHING: The Chinese community will be celebrating the last day of Chinese New Year — Chap Goh Mei — this Sunday (Feb 5). According to their folklore, the festival is similar to the western Valentine’s Day celebration. However, the Chinese will not be giving chocolates, teddy bears or flowers during the festival. Instead, they will […]
Appreciate Chinese community’s contributions to Saratok, says Kalaka rep
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Saratok has been a major contributor to the local socioeconomic development since time immemorial. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri stressed that their presence in all corners of the state, including Saratok, should be appreciated. “And, their every need or aspiration should also be met just like the Bumiputera (community) here. It […]
Music association advised to revive traditions
SARATOK: The Saratok United Music Association is advised to increase the number of programmes that try to revive the traditions and culture of the Chinese community here. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri said, like other races, the Tiong Hua community also has rich traditions and culture that should be preserved. “For example, this is done through […]
Chinese voters fully support GPS in Batang Lupar
PUSA: Chinese voters in the Batang Lupar constituency fully support the young candidate featured by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 15th general election (GE15). “Although it will be a challenge for Mohamad Shafizan Kepli to fill the big shoes left by Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim, but with the leadership qualities that exist in […]
Petra Jaya incumbent visits Chinese folk
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: Petra Jaya incumbent Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof visited the Chinese community in Jalan Sungai Tengah area today. He said such a visit is crucial in identifying the needs of the community in order to assist them. “This morning we started the house-to-house visit programme in Matang area to identify […]
Kuchingites celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with merriment
KUCHING: Locals of different ethnicities came together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Kuching Waterfront after two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which was organised by Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Satok branch, saw a total of 500 sets of lanterns as well as mooncakes being handed out for […]
Endemic phase sees more sales of mooncakes
KUCHING: The Mooncake Festival or Zhong Qiu Jie in Mandarin, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated within the Chinese culture. Similar holidays can be found celebrated in Japan which is known as Tsukimi or Otsukimi, Chuseok in Korea and many more in East and Southeast Asia. It […]
