Iconic White Cat shines with early CNY spirit
KUCHING: Once again, this city is getting ready to celebrate Chinese New Year (which is next month), and the iconic White Cat statue at the Padungan roundabout is at the centre of a lot of excitement. Cloaked in a striking red samfu and adorned with an elegant Chinese hat, the cat statue stands proudly, capturing […]
CNY cheer for 19,000 senior citizens, orphans nationwide
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: MagnumCares continues to spread joy to the needy with its annual Ang Pau Distribution programme, which benefitted some 19,000 senior citizens and orphans nationwide. MagnumCares has shown its continuous effort in helping and providing assistance and aid throughout the years. Starting from the beginning of this year, the team has provided […]
Pricey goodies, a damper to festive mood
KUCHING: The prices of goodies that filled almost all markets and supermarkets have increased to the dismay of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrants. From cookies and home decorations to groceries, the prices of such items have increased by more than 10 per cent, according to shop owner at the Kenyalang Park Commercial Centre here, […]
CNY greetings fit for Year of the Golden Ox
BY TANIA LAM & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration will be rather a quiet one due to Covid-19 pandemic. People are restricted from holding large-scale gatherings and visiting each other. These standard operating procedures (SOPs) and measures are put in place as a united effort to curb the spread of […]
Health director’s CNY advice to celebrants
KUCHING: State Health director Dr Chin Zin Hing has advised the Chinese community to avoid gatherings with non-family members and to avoid open houses during the Chinese New Year (CNY) season. Should open houses be held, hold them in the open or places with good air ventilation by opening the doors and windows. “Should CNY […]
Face masks to get you into CNY spirit
KUCHING: Face masks are not just the new ‘normal’ but they are also turning into fashion accessories. A survey conducted by our reporter on Sunday found that face masks with various Chinese New Year (CNY) motifs are among the most popular fashion accessories found in many clothing stores in the city. Max & Match store […]
Strengthening the spirit of unity
By Nazmi Suhaimi & Allan Jay KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg grabbed the opportunity to strengthen the spirit of unity in the state by visiting a number of Chinese friends here on the first two days of the Chinese New Year. On Saturday, the first day of the Chinese New Year, […]
CNY decorations galore in the city
MIRI: This city, particularly along Jalan Raja, High Street and Miri Times Square, are filled with various kinds of Chinese New Year (CNY) lights and other decorations used to celebrate the Year of the Rat. Hundreds of people flocked to these places over the past few days looking for CNY decorations and other festive items […]
Early feel of CNY for Satok
PBB, SUPP distribute CNY cards, oranges, KGC form KUCHING: The Satok branches of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) yesterday held a door-to-door distribution of Chinese New Year (CNY) greeting cards and mandarin oranges around Satok. Satok PBB deputy chief Datuk Ibrahim Baki stated that the two political branches in […]
The everlasting appeal of Lion Dancing
A symbol of good luck As little children, our parents would carry us on their shoulders within a crowd to watch lion dancing. How delighted we were then and today, the joy and excitement of performances never goes away regardless of how many one has seen. When did this iconic cultural practice begin? Legend has […]
