Call for children to learn their culture
SIBU: The Mooncake or mid-Autumn festival is the second most important celebration in the Chinese calendar after the Lunar New Year, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. Speaking at the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Women Wing festive celebration in Sg Bidut here on Saturday night, Lau urged the Chinese community to […]
No such thing as Chinese getting free food festival stalls
KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has denied allegations that Kuching Food Festival stalls are being given free to the Chinese. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the rental had been set and it was the same as previous years. “I don’t know whether or not this allegation was done intentionally but please don’t spoil […]
Fire chief hopes more Chinese sign up to serve
KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) is keen to rope in more people, especially from among the Chinese community, to join the service. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said this is in line with the vision of Keluarga Malaysia which among others puts great advocacy and emphasis on inclusivity. “There are clearly no […]
Abang Johari thanks Sarawakians for resounding mandate
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has again conveyed his appreciation to the people particularly the Chinese community for their support towards the state government. “As head of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) I must thank the people for returning GPS with a resounding mandate as a government to administer the […]
May year of the Tiger bites away COVID-19 viruses
KUCHING: On Feb 1, which is the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY), the Chinese community will welcome the year of the Tiger and say goodbye to the year of the Ox. The Tiger, according to the Chinese zodiac, symbolises great strength, fearlessness, bravery and forcefulness. Therefore, it is hoped that the year of […]
ACEA vice president wishes a happy CNY
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Sarawak will be celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) tomorrow (Feb 1) and many are doing their last-minute shopping and CNY decorations. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still hovering over them and many hoped that it will end soon so that lives will return back to normal. “My wish and hope is […]
Matang’s Chinese community receives CNY gifts from elected reps
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Matang here has received Chinese New Year (CNY) gifts from Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman on Saturday (Jan 29). The presentation ceremony held at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Matang hall in conjunction with the 2022 CNY celebration is a yearly […]
Chinese community leader lauds aid via BKSS 8.0 package
KUCHING: It is heartening to note that the government is monitoring the situation on the ground and in the market to determine the assistance and subsidies which are still required by sectors in need, says Datuk Richard Wee. The Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president said this on Friday (Jan 28) […]
Remain compliant during CNY, says Simanggang rep
SIMANGGANG: The Chinese community here is advised to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) set for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that although the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had given some relaxations in restrictions, […]
MP acknowledges Chinese role in developing Samarahan
SAMARAHAN: The Chinese community plays significant roles in helping to develop the state, especially in the economic sector, said Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang. She said this when receiving a visit from a delegation of Chinese community leaders at her office here which was shared by her Parliamentary Service Centre’s Facebook page on Wednesday (Jan […]
