Let’s continue to respect one another
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has called on Sarawakians to continue the culture of respecting and celebrating seasonal festivities together regardless of religions, races and cultures. He said differences in backgrounds should not stop them from uniting and respecting one another. Mutual respect, he pointed out, would make people appreciate […]
ANG: Unite to end the new normal
THE triumph and joy of welcoming the roll-out of the vaccines must be the only event that gave a ray of hope to the people everywhere in the midst of the pandemic, albeit, with various limitations and disappointments. Otherwise, it would be eminently sensible, I think, if we say that this New Year has again […]
Abang Johari thanks Sarawakians for resounding mandate
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has again conveyed his appreciation to the people particularly the Chinese community for their support towards the state government. “As head of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) I must thank the people for returning GPS with a resounding mandate as a government to administer the […]
Genuine desires, political will prerequisites for devt: Abang Jo
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will strive to ensure that no group or race will be excluded from enjoying the benefits of development. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as such more than 60 per cent of the 2022 State Budget was allocated to rural development, which […]
Stay cautious despite freedom to travel, says activist
KUCHING: Chinese New Year will be merrier as people are now free to travel back to their hometowns without any restriction. “More people are now able to make their way home this year to celebrate the auspicious occasion with their parents and families here after two years of separation due to the pandemic, especially those […]
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 […]
May ‘Year of the Ox’ give Malaysians renewed strength to fight Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hopes that the ‘Year of the Ox’ will lift the spirits of and give new strength to Malaysians to continue to break the chain of Covid-19 infection and revive the country’s economy. Despite being faced with constraints following the pandemic, the Prime Minister believes that the Chinese New Year […]
Short film done via collaboration
KUCHING: The Federation of the Chinese Associations Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions and Sarawak Eye creative agency had collaborated to produce a short film entitled “The Spirit Awakens”. Done in conjunction with the Year of the Ox, this film is to showcase the local Chinese culture and traditional performances in Sarawak. The five-minute short film […]
Celebrate CNY but don’t forget Covid-19 SOP
KUCHING: While people may not be able to celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) with extended family members and friends from near and far, they can take comfort that advanced technology such as video conferencing and social media will allow them to stay in touch during this festive season. In saying this, Deputy Chief Minister […]
Sarawak fortunate to have autonomous powers
KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate that it has the power to make its own decisions to suit local conditions and not necessarily follow the decisions of the federal government every time, which may not be in the state’s best interests. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak was able to decide not to […]
