Only one day for CNY gatherings; limited to family
KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration in Sarawak which falls on Feb 1 this year is again only allowed on the first day and limited to immediate family members only. The standard operating procedure (SOP) is almost similar to the one laid down by the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last year. The SOP […]
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 at its website: https://sarawakdisastermc.com. On the increased number of flights from Malaya and Sabah, the SDMC had […]
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. […]
CNY celebrations ushered in early
PUSA: The Year of the Ox was ushered in early with gifts of Mandarin oranges and ang pows distributed to teachers at SJKC Chung Hua Pusa’s and some 67 Chinese households here on Tuesday. The contributions were donated by Batang Lupar MP Datuk Seri Rohani Karim and were presented at a simple ceremony. Officiating at […]
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 […]
MBKS distributes food items to residents
KUCHING: KMC flat residents received food items from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) under its ‘Caring Society Programme’ for this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY). MBKS have partnered with Tay Motors, Wide Way Food Enterprise Sdn Bhd and CCK Sdn Bhd to distribute the food items to 532 residents. The programme is to instil and […]
Be mindful of pandemic, public told
KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii once again urged the public to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of wearing face masks, practising social-physical distancing and taking care of their individual health during this Chinese New Year. Worried because the Covid-19 pandemic is becoming more serious throughout the country he advised those […]
Dragons and lions forced to take a break
KUCHING: Dragon and Lion dance troupes are going to have to take a break and probably lose their income during the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) as the traditional shows will not be allowed during the celebration due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Sarawak Elite Dragon and Lion Dance Association here is no exception. For […]
High spirits for a modified CNY
KUCHING: As the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic is still going on, festive seasons have to be celebrated in moderation. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) recently shared the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration which is this Friday (Feb 12). It said this is to prevent the emergence of new […]
Keep CNY traditional values, spirit alive
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin reminds the Chinese community to continue adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) while celebrating the lunar New Year. “2020 was a very challenging and unpredictable year for everyone. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, this Chinese New Year will be different from previous years,” he said in his […]
