Alternative airlines to meet extra flights mulled
KUCHING: Other airlines are being proposed to accommodate the increased number of passengers to Sarawak ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin assured that he will meet with other airlines to request additional flights during the upcoming festive seasons and school holidays. Meanwhile, he suggested that AirAsia Berhad increase […]
Mixed reactions to festive offer
KUCHING: In anticipation of the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations, AirAsia has announced a special offer targeting Sarawakians returning home for the festive season. Passengers flying to Sarawak will enjoy a fixed price of RM298 during this period, covering flights from Kuala Lumpur to Miri, Sibu, Kuching, and Bintulu, as well as Johor Bahru to […]
Sibu cops crack down on traffic offenders
SIBU: Police launched a massive operation, codenamed ‘Operasi Ambang’ on Christmas Eve to curb traffic violations here. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili the operation was conducted from 10.30 pm to 2 am, targeting various traffic offences The cops inspected 49 individuals, focusing on violations such as driving without a licence, underage driving, and discrepancies […]
Tis’ the season to be jolly!
Before the year ends, Christmas Day looms, bringing joy and merriment, where Christians around the world celebrate the commemorative day of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a day where family gathers, gifts are exchanged, and love and laughter are shared. Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling The origin of Christmas stems […]
Covid, flu surge in US amid holidays, increasing health risks
LOS ANGELES: The United States has seen an uptick in flu and Covid-19 cases amid the holidays, and health experts are concerned about the increasing health risks brought by the simultaneous spread of respiratory illnesses. The amount of respiratory illnesses causing people to seek healthcare is increasing across most areas of the country, according to the […]
A time for joy and to reconnect
The only thing sweeter than union is reunion. – American author, Kathleen McGowan As the festive season wraps the world in a warm embrace, there is a magical symphony that resonates through the air – the laughter of children, the clinking of glasses, and the harmonious melodies of shared stories. Christmas and New Year’s Eve, […]
Celebrants advised to drive home safely
KUCHING: As the festive season unfolds, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan advised Sarawakians to drive home safely. He pleads for cautious driving and consideration for loved ones who are eagerly anticipating their arrival. While reflecting on the passing year, Snowdan extended warm blessings to everyone, hoping that 2023 […]
Ongoing Ops Selamat to ensure zero road accidents
KUCHING: In conjunction with the upcoming Christmas celebration, Kuching Police Headquarters (IPD) has conducted a seven-day Ops Selamat, which ends Dec 28. Kuching deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the main objective of this operation is to ensure smooth traffic flow and to prevent road accidents as well as any criminal cases, especially burglary […]
Fostering family bonds and brotherhood
BINTULU: The Christian community here has been urged to utilise the festive occasion to reinforce familial bonds, foster brotherhood, and cultivate friendships. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the importance of Christmas as a unifying force across diverse racial and religious backgrounds in Malaysia. “Despite our varied cultures and religions, our country is […]
Spreading joy and cheer to unprivileged families
KUCHING: Following the enchanting Christmas tree lighting ceremony of ‘Wonkaful Christmas’ at The Spring Shopping Mall, the festivities continue to unfold with a heart-warming corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative titled ‘The Sweetness of Giving’. In collaborating with Hope Place Kuching and in the celebrating the NGO’s 10th anniversary, the Spring together with PE Holdings, spread […]
