The Christmas that I know
Christmas is many things. It is the time of the celebration of the birth of Christ. It is a season when many preparations are being made. Gifts must be bought, cards sent, decorations put up, food assembled, trips made, and much work done. It is a vacation time, a time of feasting, a time of […]
KPDNHEP compounds worth RM126,650 issued this year
BINTULU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) Bintulu Branch has issued compound notices amounting to RM126,650 for various trade-related offences this year. Branch chief Nazari Hassan said the total number of compounds was from 68 cases recorded from January 1 to December 15 this year. During that period, he said enforcement officers have […]
Stringent steps to curb road accidents during festive season
KUCHING: Christmas Day Ops will see stringent efforts taken by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) through its strategic enforcement literacy. Sarawak JPJ Director Norizan Jili said this follows the increased number of road accidents that has risen up by 0.70 percent up to September alone. He said based on police data, road accidents in 2021 […]
Yakult “Buy and Win” campaign is back
KUCHING: In the spirit of Chinese New Year, next year and continuing from the success of the previous CNY campaign in 2022, Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is back with its “Buy and Win” campaign again with its new theme “Fortune Rabbit Ushering a Prosperous New Year” aiming to deliver health, fortune and prosperity to the […]
Rotary Club of Sibu visits children home
SIBU: In their quest to shower love for the less fortunate, Rotary Club of Sibu (RCS) made a visit and contributed generously to the Methodist Children Home (MCH) in Jalan Ling Wen Shun here recently. Upon arrival, the group led by its president Donny Tang Leong Ming handed over donation items in the form of […]
Eleven items under Xmas price control list
MIRI: Eleven items are listed under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme for Christmas. The scheme will be on for five days from Dec 23 to 27, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. These items include live old chicken (controlled in Sarawak only), chicken wings (controlled in Sarawak, […]
Christmas Open House draws crowds
KUCHING: A multitude of people from all walks of life turned up for the Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Christmas Open House 2022 celebration here on Saturday. STF president Audry Wan Ulok said the event was for tourists and locals, regardless of race or religion which is unique and might not be found anywhere else. “On […]
Airlines told to increase flights during festive season
SIBU: All airlines serving the state have been told to increase their flight frequencies during the coming festive seasons and celebrations. Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this is to support the movement of people as well as industrial activities. “The Ministry of Transport Sarawak has written and proposed to all airlines […]
30 students feted to Pre-Christmas dinner
KUCHING: As many as 30 students from SK St George Punau, Padawan were invited for a Pre-Christmas dinner at Imperial Garden restaurant here last night (Dec 15). Accompanied by their teachers, the students enjoyed some of the dishes offered by the restaurant such as roasted turkey, beef stew with vegetables, mashed potatoes with mushrooms, alongside […]
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 […]
