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327 stalls at CNY Miri Bazaar

MIRI: A total of 327 food and beverage stalls will be set up for the Chinese New Year Miri Bazaar 2023 along the Jalan Kingsway and Jalan Cina after an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday night, deco lighting up ceremony was performed by Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. […]

Ops Selamat to curb accidents

KUCHING: Sarawak police will conduct a statewide ‘Ops Selamat’ from Jan 18 to Jan 27 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. State Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the 10-day operation will involve a total of 525 traffic policemen and police officers. “The Ops Selamat will be held at 56 locations […]

Here’s to bold beginnings with Tiger

KUCHING: Tiger is rallying Malaysians to take a pause, celebrate and re-energise for an even bolder tomorrow with the launch of its 2023 Chinese New Year campaign, ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’. Tiger is partnering with three homegrown artists—Datuk Maw, Hian Xiiao Ai and Danny Lee—to create a CNY song and music video titled ‘The Boldest […]

Sticky rice cake synonymous to Chinese New Year

KUCHING: Food has always been at the core of Chinese festive culture. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncake is a must-have snack that represents family reunion. At the Dragon Boat Festival, people are accustomed to eating rice dumplings as a way to commemorate the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who died for his nation. Rice pudding, also […]

Adequate supply of pork for Chinese New Year

KUCHING: There will be adequate supply of pork in Sarawak for the Chinese New Year celebration, which is less than two weeks away. Sarawak Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the state had allowed pork importation from foot-and-mouth disease-free countries to meet local shortage since last […]

Fatimah unveils community social support centre

KUCHING: A Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) has been unveiled in the city with plans for more elsewhere in the state. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it would serve as an intervention and social support centre supported by the Ministry along with other facilities for vulnerable communities, at […]

Chinese New Year 2023 concert a crowd puller

MIRI: The Chinese New Year concert 2023 at Miri Bintang Mega mall on Saturday night was certainly a crowd puller. The event was organised by MiriFM of Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and kicked off at 6.30 pm , showcasing singing, modern dances, traditional music and magic shows. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing […]

Key chains, artificial fireworks among 10 most popular CNY decorations

KUCHING: The Chinese community will soon be ushering in the Year of the Rabbit on Jan 22. Not surprisingly, they are already preparing early and many were seen buying Chinese New Year (CNY) decorations at Green Gallery, BDC here on Monday (Jan 2). According to one of the gallery’s owners Carmen Chai, the decorations on […]

Beverage company offers ‘exciting promos’

KUCHING: Tiger Beer is roaring into the Chinese New Year with with its ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’ campaign which offers what it says exciting activities, promotions and giveaways. “As fans head out to their favourite malls to get gifts for their loved ones, Tiger wants to ring in the festive cheer through the vibrant décor […]

Yakult “Buy and Win” campaign is back

KUCHING: In the spirit of Chinese New Year, next year and continuing from the success of the previous CNY campaign in 2022, Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is back with its “Buy and Win” campaign again with its new theme “Fortune Rabbit Ushering a Prosperous New Year” aiming to deliver health, fortune and prosperity to the […]