NGO earns praise for commitment to charity
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called on more non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to emulate 38 Yayasan Pencinta Amal. The state Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said the aptly named NGO — Pencinta Amal, loosely translated as ‘charity lovers’ — had helped the communities regardless of race, religion, gender and location (urban or rural […]
Dr Sim explains why lion dances allowed
KUCHING: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) allowed lion dance performances during the first four days of Chinese New Year (CNY) and on Chap Goh Mei (Feb 15) after taking into consideration the low number of COVID-19 and recommendations of health experts. Its advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Deputy Chief. Minister and SDMC […]
Padungan lights up ahead of Chinese New Year
KUCHING: Hundreds of red lanterns and lights have been put up along the Padungan stretch as well as markets under the jurisdiction of Kuching City South Council (MBKS) ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. When night falls, these areas come alive in radiant splendour, creating an ambience synonymous to the festive mood. According […]
Lion dance groups express delight over SDMC’s decision
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Lion dances are finally allowed for the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration after the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) decided to lift the ban on Monday. In the updated CNY standard operating procedures (SOPs), lion dances would be allowed for four days between 6am and 6pm from Feb 1 to […]
Traders keeping things real as CNY approaches
KUCHING: A sluggish economy is forcing many a trader here to take a pragmatic view of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Yes, they have every intention to usher in the Year of the Tiger but, perhaps, minus the fanfare associated with the dawn of a new lunar year. A street poll at the busy […]
Dr Sim: Take extra care and have a safe Chinese New Year
KUCHING: With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just a week away, Sarawakians have been reminded to take extra care to ensure a safe celebration. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said it was important to be vigilant in view of the presence of the Covid-19 variant Omicron. “With many coming back from […]
Satok rep comes bearing CNY gifts
KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki presented gifts to residents in his constituency in conjunction with the approaching Chinese New Year. During his walkabout, he handed over 180 gifts to the recipients while another 100 gifts were distributed to the needy at their respective homes. “I wish all those celebrating Chinese New Year, Gong Xi […]
Minister, SUPP share CNY cheer with Riam folk
MIRI: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, together with Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Riam sub-branch, conveyed Chinese New Year greetings to the public here. They distributed oranges to stall operators, shopkeepers and the public in Morsjaya, Riam. This activity is an annual Chinese New Year event of Miri SUPP. Joining Lee on […]
Pustaka Negeri closed on Feb 1 and 2 for CNY
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka Negeri) and all its branches will be closed from Feb 1 to 2 for the Chinese New Year celebration. Pustaka Negeri would resume operations on Feb 3, a statement said on Monday (Jan 24). The management would also like to wish the Chinese community a Happy […]
Rearing goose that lays golden eggs
Rep’s ardent appeal to youth SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has appealed to local youth to help him turn Sibu into a goose that lays golden eggs, like in the best known of Aesop’s Fables. “If you are a youth, consider staying in your hometowns where you can grow, develop and start your businesses,” […]
