A quiet but a safer Lunar New Year
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) restrictions and guidelines for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year was met with resounding agreement and commendation from the public. Though these restrictions may put a damper on the usual CNY festivities, people collectively believe this is for the best — to curb the spread […]
Good move to scale down CNY do
KUCHING: It is wise to scale down the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year in view of the current Covid-19 situation, said Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Jonathan Chai. Referring to the CNY standard operating procedure (SOP) recently released by the […]
Expect a quiet CNY 2021 celebration
KUCHING: It will be a relatively quiet Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year, the first ever in recorded history of the festive occasion celebrated in the state. The familiar sound of the roar of the lion, traditionally performed to usher in the Lunar New Year to bring in good fortune, will be muted this […]
Let’s have a safe CNY
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Chinese all over the world are set to welcome the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Metal Ox, on Feb 12. The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year will be different due to the increasing Covid-19 cases. Many families will be celebrating […]
MBKS schedule for rubbish collection
KUCHING: With just a month to go for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has lists out its Spring Cleaning campaign schedule. The campaign will be carried out in MBKS areas from today (Jan 13) to Feb 8. There will also be Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) bins placed for public to […]
Protect your loved ones
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in Malaya, Sabah and Labuan should not return home for the coming Chinese New Year this year. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the rapid rise of Covid-19 cases in areas outside of Sarawak has become a cause for concern. “Stay where you are and […]
Unique identity makes nation’s character
KUCHING: The unique identity of Sarawakians in embracing each other regardless of racial background contributes to the character of Malaysia as a multiracial nation, said Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. He said that Sarawak was successful in getting all ethnicities to come together and build with each other. “I believe we […]
The Lions from St. Joseph
In November 2017, when a group of Form Two boys from the St Joseph Private School asked a teacher whether they can perform a Lion Dance for Chinese New Year celebration in school, the teacher was taken aback, but still told the boys, “Spend some time practising over the Christmas holidays and record the practice […]
CM and entourage in Miri for CNY visits
MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang are in Miri on the fifth day of the Chinese New Year. Earlier yesterday, they visited Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin’s residence in Jalan Woodhouse, Tanjong Lobang, before proceeding to Assistant Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Sebastian […]
Drive home safely, motorists urged
SELANGAU: Chinese families are making last minute preparations to celebrate the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival tomorrow and many of those working or staying outstations are rushing home to be with their families for the reunion dinner tonight. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) councillor, Henry Kanyan Vincent Rawing yesterday advised those returning to their […]
