SDMC approves CNY SOPs
KUCHING: The Unit For Other Religions’ (UNIFOR) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the coming Chinese New Year celebration have been approved by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). SDMC said yesterday (Jan 13) that the guidelines were available on its website: https://sarawakdisastermc.com. On the increased number of flights from Malaya and Sabah, the SDMC had on […]
Gearing up for Chinese New Year
A worker, Jackson Sapay, 36 years old, is seen busy hanging the beautiful red lanterns at the 7-storey pagoda, the Sibu Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong, yesterday. It was estimated some 1,000 lanterns to decorate the pagoda. The Sibu Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong is the oldest Chinese temple in town with the […]
Eye-dotting brings five CNY lions to life
KUCHING: Five new lions were brought to life with the traditional eye-dotting ritual performed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian ahead of the forthcoming Chinese New Year. The ceremony held at the Chinese Martial Art Association (CMAA) saw Dr Sim conducting the ritual accompanied by CMAA Chairman Chester Lim and members […]
MP: Phase 4 but public still need to be vigilant
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has reminded the people, especially the Chinese community who will be celebrating Chinese New Year in early February, to continue adhering to the Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs).He said he had been informed that there were several local associations that had started organising activities in conjunction […]
NGO sets up ang pow drive-through
KUCHING: With restrictions on large physical gatherings during the celebrations of the year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) due to the coronavirus, the pandemic did not stop the Hing Ann Association (Kuching) from distributing ang pows to the elderly. This act of contributing to the elderlies (known as Heng Huas) is a tradition practised by the […]
Schools given RM3k ang pow
MIRI: Pei Min Middle School Board chairman Khor Ooi Long and Riam Road Secondary School deputy board chairman Datuk Seri Lau Hieng Su paid a courtesy call to Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin today. In a brief meeting, they both brought up issues being faced by their respective schools to Lee and sought for […]
CNY food: Symbolism and origins
Food plays a major role during Chinese New Year, and most of them, especially snacks, became staples because they symbolise something in their own unique way. Bringing good luck for the coming year Malaysia has a long-standing tradition with food. Nevermind the culture and beliefs, there will always be those certain few snacks served on […]
Chinese New Year: All about celebrating together
Strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be implemented for this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, traditional practices will still be observed to welcome the auspicious day. Chinese New Year may be a time for friends, family, and fun, but it is also a time for foreboding as the […]
7,791 premises checked, 73 notices issued
KUCHING: State Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) had conducted inspections on 7,791 premises across the state as of Feb 14 this year. From that period, the ministry had issued a total of 73 verification notices of goods and prices under Section 21 of Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2001. Its director Datuk […]
Kuih bakul in high demand despite quiet CNY
BY AFIEZUL SAMIT KUCHING: Every Chinese New Year, Roti Lazeez Enterprise’s kuih bakul is sure to be in high demand. According to the Muslim-owned food company’s owner Noor Asmah Mohamed Mokhtar, she learned how to make the cake from a Chinese friend six years ago. “After my friend tasted the moon cakes I made, she […]
