Sarawak police mobilise 700 personnel for Ops Selamat 22 during Aidilfitri
KUCHING: A total of 700 police personnel from various branches of the Sarawak Contingent will be deployed for Ops Selamat 22 during Hari Raya Aidilfitri from April 8 to 13. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata announced that the six-day operation will be conducted by members of the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department. “The […]
SEB ensures reliable power for Hari Raya
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is intensifying its efforts to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted power supply throughout Sarawak, particularly for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. In a recent statement, SESCO, the operational and retail arm of the company, is actively monitoring all aspects of its operations and has implemented necessary preparations, including contingency […]
Help prevent fires this Raya
BY ALLAN JAY & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: Members of the public are urged to help prevent fires during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, who made the call, said that when the community came together to celebrate, they must be responsible for fire safety. “This […]
Over RM5.4 mil in welfare aid disbursed to recipients in Miri
Miri: The Sarawak government via the Welfare Department, disbursed RM5,454,800 in financial assistance to 4,283 beneficiaries in Miri from January to March this year, aimed at providing crucial support to needy individuals. “Of the recipients, 976 are those celebrating Raya in Miri division, while 278 are from Bekenu area, reflecting the diverse distribution of financial […]
Pos Malaysia out to revive tradition of sending festive greeting cards
KUALA LUMPUR: More than two decades ago, festive celebrations were incomplete without the cherished tradition of sending greeting cards to family, relatives, friends, colleagues and business associates. Youngsters, in particular, would eagerly await the arrival of the postman bearing cards from their friends and loved ones, and, sometimes, even local celebrities. Those days, particularly in […]
RAYA SAFETY: Disconnect appliances, protect homes
BINTULU: Homeowners should ensure that they disconnect electrical appliances from the power supply before leaving their homes unattended for an extended period during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday. Wan Kamarudin Wan Ahmad, Chief of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Bintulu Zone, highlighted the common occurrence of the long holiday during the celebration. He […]
MASwings offers three extra Kuching-Limbang flights
KUCHING: MASwings has scheduled three extra flights for the Kuching-Limbang route in anticipation of greater traffic during the forthcoming Hari Raya holiday season. The airline serving Sabah and Sarawak said these extra flights will mean twice-daily flights on April 8, 9, and 14. Currently, MASwings flies from Kuching to Limbang seven times per week. MASwings […]
Premier spreads CNY cheer with prominent figures
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang continued their tradition of spreading Chinese New Year (CNY) festive cheer by visiting the open houses of prominent figures. After attending the state-level CNY open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Abang Johari and […]
Festive Splendour: Dragon-inspired art and decor
Chinese New Year decorations adorned the majority of the malls, in Kuching, adding an artistic touch to the festive atmosphere. Even the cowboy town — Siniawan Old Town — was not left out this year, as a long dragon hangs from above. As the Dragon year approaches, more of this mythical creature can be seen among the various flowers […]
Celebrate Chinese New Year with TVS’ ‘Blooming Spring’
Sing in the New Year with TVS’ debut Chinese New Year song and music video as part of this year’s festivities. The song, “Blooming Spring”, also known as 春天花开 (chūn tiān huā kāi) in Chinese, was written by Kristin Shim (Ferrari) and composed by Galvin Patrick. The duo is also the producers of the music […]
