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. […]
Activities with different races to continue
KUCHING: The Miri Indian Association will continue to engage with different races through community activities. Its president Cr Karambir Singh said other communities in Miri were always involved in the programmes or activities organised by the association. “I would also like to thank the public for their strong support for the Indian community here. “Your […]
Mavcom delegation briefs transport minister on several matters
KUCHING: Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Datuk Seri Saripuddin Kassim together with the director of Aviation Development and two other senior managers paid a courtesy call on Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, the Minister for Transport. The delegation also gave a briefing to him and ministry permanent secretary and officers of the ministry’s Aviation […]
All excited for holy festival of Eid al-Adha
KUCHING: Eid al-Adha, more commonly known in Malaysia as Hari Raya Haji, is one of the most important days on the Muslim calendar. It honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command. This holy festival is commemorated with the sacrifice of a cow or […]
Unexpected Gawai visit from my friend
‘Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory’ – Dr. Seuss, American author. How often do you go on a family vacation? Once or twice a year or never? I often go on a family vacation with my sisters, nephews and nieces. My last family vacation was with […]
Supply of chicken eggs in Bintulu now stable
BINTULU: The supply of chicken eggs in this division is now stable despite the high demand during Gawai Dayak and Aidilfitri celebrations, recently. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the issue of lack of supply stocks (eggs) was not a big problem as it only happened for a […]
‘Ngabang’ proof of multiracial harmony
KALAKA: The practice of ngabang (goodwill visit) during festive season is a solid proof of the multiracial harmony and rapport within the multiracial community in the state, said Mohamad Duri. The Kalaka assemblyman said this when attending the Gawai Dayak celebration at the Lenggain longhouse, here. His presence at the longhouse was a proof of […]
When Gawai Dayak is out of reach
KUCHING: Celebrating Gawai Dayak is once again permitted after two miserable years of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all Dayaks can enjoy the festivities at home in Sarawak. These Dayaks are outside the country for various reasons — working, studying or travelling. Some are economic immigrants while others are married to foreigners and have […]
The Spring’s Gawai decorations continue to awe
KUCHING: Since its opening back in 2008, The Spring shopping mall here is known for its outstanding decorations for the festive season. James Vun, the graphics and creative department manager, who has been working on the decorations for the past 15 years, and Aida Azimah Abbas, the mall’s marketing manager, understand very well what the […]
Many Sarawakians will not be home for Gawai
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is serious about the issue of airline ticket prices which burdens consumers, especially on domestic flights to and from the Peninsula to Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the prices of flight tickets always skyrocketed before a festive season. “This issue is […]
