Deepavali CTR, a recognition of cultural diversity
KUCHING: The decision to provide unrecorded leave (CTR) for Deepavali reflects a commendable commitment to inclusivity and cultural understanding. President of Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) Manjeet Kaur Sidhu expressed her appreciation on the recent government’s decision to grant unrecorded Deepavali leave for Indian federal civil servants in Sarawak. “It’s truly heartening to witness the […]
Special Deepavali away from home
KUCHING: The Indian community in Sarawak is enveloped in the excitement of Deepavali, or Diwali, as they actively finalise their preparations to celebrate the Festival of Lights today. Similarly, Sajne Saravanan, a 20-year-old student at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), was excited to celebrate Deepavali with her family for the first time in the Land of […]
Hindus celebrate Deepavali with prayers and visits
KUCHING: There is much anticipation in the air as Indians of the Hindu faith celebrate Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights today. Preparations are already in full gear as early as 6am as they get ready to go to the temples to pray at 7 am. It is a yearly affair, according to […]
Kuching Love Book Association hands out Deepavali goody bags
KUCHING: Kuching Love Book Association handed over 60 goody bags to councillor Shankar Ram Pohumall Asnani at the lobby of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) here yesterday. The Deepavali goody bags were given to the Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple, Jalan Ban Hock. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng later attended the MBKS Deepavali do organised […]
Dr Sim: Sarawak peaceful and blessed
KUCHING: The Election Commission’s (EC) announcement of the 15th General Election (GE15) dates has caused a chaotic situation in Peninsular Malaysia, according to Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “Here in Sarawak, we are very peaceful and blessed because we are independent politically. “We do not care what everyone else is doing…that is their business. […]
Prison visit by family members allowed on Deepavali
KUALA LUMPUR: Prison inmates, especially the Hindus, are allowed visit from family members this Oct 26 and 27 in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration which falls this Monday. The Prisons Department, in a statement today, said the dates for the visit apply to all institutions under the department, including the rehabilitation centres, special detention centres and […]
Light Up in Style
People will don new clothes to celebrate Deepavali, which is just around the corner. New clothing symbolises a new beginning and a fresh start. The celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, would not be complete without a touch of magenta, pink, red, yellow, and blue. Celebrating ‘Festival of Lights’ in style Deepavali or […]
Eight items on price control list for Deepavali Festive Season
KUCHING: Eight items will be placed under the Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMPP) 2022 which will come into effect starting Oct 20 until Oct 26. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in its statement yesterday (Oct 17) said the implementation period was for seven (7) days and was in effect on […]
Deepavali – Hindus look for greater clarity
KUCHING: Deepavali is celebrated on October 24 in Malaysia. Diwali or Deepavali is the “festival of lights.” One reason why light is so important in human life is the way our visual aids are made. For other creatures, light only means survival. But for a human being, light is not just seeing or not seeing. […]
Hindus gearing up for bigger Deepavali bash
KUCHING: Deepavali which falls on Oct 24 will be celebrated with the usual fanfare this year, after a two-year pandemic hiatus. New Sarawak Tribune met with some members of the Hindu community at the Indian Association Kuching (IAK) hall on yesterday (Oct 15) to get their thoughts on being finally able to celebrate without restrictions. […]
