First day of CNY turns sour for man
SIBU: A man had his four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle, which belonged to his company, stolen on the first day of the Chinese New Year. On Tuesday (Feb 1), while celebrating with his family, the 67-year-old noticed that his company’s 4WD under his care wass missing. The vehicle was parked behind a hotel in Jalan Tunku Abdul […]
CNY turns bleak for fire-hit families
SIBU: Three two-storey terraced houses at Jalan Permai Jaya 9C1 were destroyed in a fire with one slightly damaged on the first day of Chinese New Year. Firemen from Sibu Fire and Rescue Station were deployed to the scene after receiving a call at 1.13am. Initially the fire station received a report on a burning […]
Yayasan PETRONAS enables the needy to celebrate CNY
KUCHING: Two hundred families here and Sibu have received essential food and personal hygiene item as part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ ‘Sentuhan Kasih’ festive programme. In its statement today (Jan 31), Yayasan PETRONAS said 100 families in Kuching already received the aid on Jan 27 while 100 families in Sibu will receive theirs soon. Among the […]
ANG: Unite to end the new normal
THE triumph and joy of welcoming the roll-out of the vaccines must be the only event that gave a ray of hope to the people everywhere in the midst of the pandemic, albeit, with various limitations and disappointments. Otherwise, it would be eminently sensible, I think, if we say that this New Year has again […]
Genuine desires, political will prerequisites for devt: Abang Jo
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will strive to ensure that no group or race will be excluded from enjoying the benefits of development. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as such more than 60 per cent of the 2022 State Budget was allocated to rural development, which […]
Abang Jo hopes Year of Tiger brings Sarawak greater prosperity
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the Year of the Tiger brings the state prosperity, strength in unity, good health and the courage to weather any difficulties during this time of the pandemic. He said the tiger is a magnificent animal and according to Chinese tradition, the tiger […]
Last minute shopping for CNY
KUCHING: A last minute rush by Chinese New Year (CNY) shoppers has seen packed malls, shops and wet markets, which also contributed to traffic congestion in and around the city here. The vibrancy of the coming CNY celebration can be felt with red decorations being hung which liven up the festive atmosphere especially with lanterns […]
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 […]
New Sarawak Tribune receives CNY goodies
KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune has again received more Chinese New Year (CNY) goodies in conjunction with the CNY celebration. Presenting the CNY goodies was Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo. The goodies that were presented by Soo on Sunday (Jan 30) consisted of assorted cookies, oranges as well as calendars.
Archbishop calls on all to ascertain safe celebration
KUCHING: Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Simon Poh (pic), has urged those celebrating the Chinese New Year to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a safe celebration. He said this was important in view of the current Covid-19 Omicron cases which are on the rise in the country. “I exhort everyone to comply […]
