Families gather at cemeteries on All Souls’ Day
KUCHING: Christians in Sarawak have gathered at the cemeteries across the state today to observe the All Souls’ Day; remembering those who have died. Families were seen cleaning the graves of their loved ones before placing flowers, such as daisies, roses, orchids as well candles. Meanwhile, others were reciting prayers and paying respects to the […]
Couple faces 15 counts of fraud
Socso offence KUCHING: A couple has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with committing 15 counts of fraud and causing the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to lose RM26,019.40. Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid said the couple, who are in their 40s, were charged under Section 420 of the Penal […]
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 […]
