Dr Sim on CNY visits in Sibu
SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday (Feb 13) visited the homes of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY). The SUPP president, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, was accompanied by wife Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean. Their first […]
TYT, Premier at Dr Chan’s residence for CNY visit
KUCHING: The lively celebration of Chinese New Year continues at Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan’s residence. Dr Chan’s residence was the fifth house visited by the Head of State Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi on the first day of the Dragon Year. Upon their […]
Premier spreads CNY cheer with prominent figures
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang continued their tradition of spreading Chinese New Year (CNY) festive cheer by visiting the open houses of prominent figures. After attending the state-level CNY open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Abang Johari and […]
CNY do signify bright future for Sarawak
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The reception by members of the public to the state government’s Chinese New Year open house signified a bright future for Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister for Food Industries, Commodities, and Regional Development said attendees of the state-level Chinese New Year open […]
IPD mobilise 193 policemen for CNY ops
KUCHING: The district police headquarters (IPD) will deploy a total of 193 policemen for two operations in conjunction with Chinese New Year. The operations, namely the integrated ‘Ops Cegah Jenayah’, will involve 153 policemen from all divisions under Kuching IPD, while ‘Ops Selamat’ will engage 40 policemen from the Kuching traffic police division. Kuching police […]
Welcoming 2024 with Dragon’s Roar
Step into the captivating realm of the year of the Dragon, where power, prosperity, and tradition merge to signal the beginning of a new lunar cycle. Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of Chinese culture, delving into the revered symbolism of the dragon and its influence on beliefs, celebrations, and aspirations. The Dragon’s […]
Festive Splendour: Dragon-inspired art and decor
Chinese New Year decorations adorned the majority of the malls, in Kuching, adding an artistic touch to the festive atmosphere. Even the cowboy town — Siniawan Old Town — was not left out this year, as a long dragon hangs from above. As the Dragon year approaches, more of this mythical creature can be seen among the various flowers […]
Oranges – Symbol of wealth and good fortune
Reunion dinners, ang pows, and relatives — some of whom you only get to see once a year — are all part of this time of the Chinese New Year (CNY) again. Although red may be the colour most commonly associated with this new year, when it comes to fruits, the star has always been […]
Celebrate Chinese New Year with TVS’ ‘Blooming Spring’
Sing in the New Year with TVS’ debut Chinese New Year song and music video as part of this year’s festivities. The song, “Blooming Spring”, also known as 春天花开 (chūn tiān huā kāi) in Chinese, was written by Kristin Shim (Ferrari) and composed by Galvin Patrick. The duo is also the producers of the music […]
London Eye glitters in red and gold for CNY
LONDON: As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the London Eye, one of Britain’s major landmarks, was illuminated in red and gold on Thursday, the auspicious colours traditionally used for the traditional festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. In a drizzle, people stopped by the iconic Ferris wheel on the south bank of […]
