Prayers held for departed former TYT, Maksak Women chairperson
KUCHING: Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Sarawak Women Education Bureau organised a yasin, tahlil and tazkirah recitation ceremony at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly surau on Thursday (Feb 3). The ceremony was held to commemorate the late Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng, the former Head of State who passed away last Friday, […]
Special stamps to commemorate 125th Anniversary of Johor Constitution
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the 125th anniversary of Johor Constitution, Pos Malaysia has unveiled special edition stamps featuring the portrait of Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor, His Majesty’s royal seal and a partial photo of the state’s constitution originally written in Jawi. Pos Malaysia Berhad Group Head of Channel Management and Customer Experience Azmil […]
Joyous sacred fest to honour the dead
I’ve found that festivals are a relatively painless way to meet people and make a few points that need making, without having to hit them over the head with too many speeches. — Pete Seeger, American singer A lot has been written on the Iban’s sacred and grandest festival, Gawai Antu, an event to commemorate […]
