Restaurant remembers the less fortunate with angpow gifts
SIMANGGANG: A restaurant here carried out its corporate social responsibility by distributing angpow to the less fortunate members of society. The management of Golden City Restaurant brought cheer to residents of Datuk Ajibah Abol Children’s Home and Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PPDK) Taman Sri Jaya by giving out gift of money packed into red packets […]
JPJ, anti-drug agency to kick off integrated ops from Jan 18-27
BINTULU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin an integrated operation called ‘Drive Carefully, Arrive Safely’ with the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) from Jan 18 to 27 in conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. Sarawak JPJ deputy director Erick Jusiang said the operation would focus on education and advocacy, enforcement, prevention and […]
MYAirline makes inaugural KL-Sibu flight
SIBU: The country’s second low-cost carrier, MYAirline, made its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sibu on yesterday (Jan 18). Upon arrival at 2.45pm, the flight, which took off with 178 passengers aboard, was given a water cannon salute. Federal Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, who was also aboard, […]
Over 700 personnel for Op Selamat
KUCHING: A total of 750 police officers and personnel from various departments and branches in Sarawak contingent police headquarters (IPK), will be deployed to enforce the 10-day ‘Op Selamat’ in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2023. The state-wide operation commencing from Wednesday (Jan 18) until Jan 27, aims at reducing the accident rate throughout […]
Happy spring cleaning and baking
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” – Oscar Auliq-Ice, author. WITH the Chinese New Year just a week away, many celebrants are busy spring cleaning and baking. If you are among these celebrants, happy spring cleaning and baking, my friends. […]
Sample bakkwa, a popular Chinese delicacy
KUCHING: Bakkwa, which is Chinese for dried meat, is one of the most popular delicacies for Chinese New Year. It is a dish made with preserved pork, beef or chicken mixed with spices, sugar, salt and soy sauce. The dish is also available throughout the year, even during the non-festival, and it is somehow disturbing […]
Ops Selamat to curb accidents
KUCHING: Sarawak police will conduct a statewide ‘Ops Selamat’ from Jan 18 to Jan 27 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. State Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the 10-day operation will involve a total of 525 traffic policemen and police officers. “The Ops Selamat will be held at 56 locations […]
MASwings offers festive deals until Jan 31
KUCHING: MASwings will be offering festive deals from now until January 31, for travel until February 28, 2023 with airfares starting at RM138 in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. According to the airline, the promotion is valid on all domestic routes served by MASwings’ ATR72-500 aircraft within and across Sabah and Sarawak, […]
Fire leaves couple homeless just before Christmas
KUCHING: For many Sarawakians, Christmas is a time for family gatherings, laughter and celebration; however a couple was devastated by a tragic fire that occurred just before Christmas last weekend. Moggie Ibrahim and his wife were only left with their clothes on their back when their wooden house was totally burnt down last Friday at […]
Govt lauds AirAsia for lowering fares during festivals
SEPANG: The Transport Ministry has urged airlines to follow AirAsia’s lead in lowering airfares, particularly during the holiday season. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said despite operational difficulties, AirAsia supports the government’s commitment to reduce transportational rates, especially during festive occasions. “While they are unable to further increase flight frequencies due to the shortage of aircraft, […]
