SUPP’s CNY celebration feels like a family reunion, says Dr Sim
SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration here is akin to a family reunion, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The SUPP president said the celebration, which coincides with SUPP’s 65th anniversary dinner, holds special meaning for every party member as it was founded in Sibu back […]
50 join brisk walk in conjunction with CNY celebration
MIRI: A total of 50 people participated in the Gong Xi Fa Cai Brisk Walk 3.0 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2022 celebration. The event organised by Laksa Runner Miri was held at 6am with the participants gathered at Miri Library, yesterday (Feb 6). Organising chairman Azlan Ramli said the activity was to […]
Subdued CNY celebration amid pandemic fears
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The coronavirus pandemic has once again dampened the mood for the Chinese New Year celebration, despite the increase in vaccination rates and low number of cases recorded. This Lunar New Year welcomes the Year of the Tiger, which is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. This […]
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 […]
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.
ACEA vice president wishes a happy CNY
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Sarawak will be celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY) tomorrow (Feb 1) and many are doing their last-minute shopping and CNY decorations. Nonetheless, the pandemic is still hovering over them and many hoped that it will end soon so that lives will return back to normal. “My wish and hope is […]
23 individuals get CNY red packets
MUKAH: Some 23 less fortunate individuals received ang pow (monetary gifts in red packets) from the Mukah Chinese Community Benevolent Society here on Saturday (Jan 22). The society chairman Yeo Tiong Ing said it was an annual programme organised in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year celebration and each recipient was given RM350. “The society […]
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 […]
14 test positive in new Jalan Ho Pin Cluster
BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & TANIA LAM KUCHING: A new cluster, the Jalan Ho Pin Cluster, has emerged in Samarahan District. Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) said the cluster was a communal one involving two districts, Serian and Kuching. “The spread of infection is said to emerge after house visiting during Chinese New Year on Feb […]
Quiet Chinese New Year
KUCHING: This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration is toned down as Covid-19 pandemic is still running rampant in the state. The strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) coupled with the absence of the annual CNY bazaars and celebrations have put a wet blanket on Kuching folk’s plans to herald in the Year of the Ox. […]
