Sibu’s ‘A Classic Christmas’ comes alive at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has once again woven its magic, adorning Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang with ‘A Classic Christmas’ theme, ushering the joyous spirit of the season into town. The town square boasts an enchanting spectacle featuring not only a dozen Christmas trees but also an electric train and a snow-making machine, captivating visitors, […]

Celebrating Christmas with SPADE

BY SAMUEL KARUNIA KORNO On December 28, the Society of Professional Development in Economics (SPADE) from the Faculty of Economics and Business organised a New Year Christmas Celebration for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) students who stayed on campus throughout the Christmas holiday. Christmas is a truly magical holiday that is all about spreading happiness. For […]

Fire leaves couple homeless just before Christmas

KUCHING: For many Sarawakians, Christmas is a time for family gatherings, laughter and celebration; however a couple was devastated by a tragic fire that occurred just before Christmas last weekend. Moggie Ibrahim and his wife were only left with their clothes on their back when their wooden house was totally burnt down last Friday at […]

Christmas time to forgive, pray and share blessings

BINTULU: In conjunction with the Christmas season, Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon is encouraging the public members to forgive, help, encourage, and pray for one another. He also hopes that this year’s Christmas celebration will bring blessings. “This Christmas is also an opportunity for us to visit each other and share blessings with each other […]

11 controlled items for Christmas season  

SIBU: A total of 11 items have been set at ceiling prices under the 2022 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division. Sibu branch head of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliwards said the implementation of the SHMMP this Christmas will be from […]

Special Xmas services, open house at St Thomas’ Cathedral

KUCHING: The St Thomas’ Cathedral at Jalan McDougall here will hold special services to mark Christmas. St Thomas’ Cathedral Kuching Dean, the Very Reverend Kho Thong Meng, welcomed Christians to join in the celebration by attending the Christmas services which will be held in multiple languages. Kho said this year’s Christmas theme ‘Love Came Down’ […]

Busy time for bakers as Christmas nears

KUCHING: Bakers all across the city are currently hard at work showcasing their respective delicacies, which include cookies and various types especially during the Christmas season. Proprietor of C Salt Patisserie cafe Kelly Sim said that at the moment, C Salt is selling Christmas log cake, which is a Yule log cake that is cleverly […]

Christmas Open House draws crowds

KUCHING: A multitude of people from all walks of life turned up for the Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Christmas Open House 2022 celebration here on Saturday. STF president Audry Wan Ulok said the event was for tourists and locals, regardless of race or religion which is unique and might not be found anywhere else. “On […]

Tanjong Datu residents get Christmas food baskets

LUNDU: In efforts to cheer up as well as make the Christmas Day celebration more meaningful, Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) Malaysia donated a total of 100 food baskets to those who are celebrating at Tanjong Datu constituency. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that YKN was established to improve […]

Christmas comes to Spring

By Neville Timothy Sanders & Tania Matu KUCHING: The Spring shopping mall here has unveiled its decor and lighting for the Christmas season this year. Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng said he always looked forward to the decorations and the Christmas lights. “Because this is one of the event […]