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Adhere to traffic regulations during Hari Raya, reminds Transport Ministry

KUCHING: All road users have been reminded to observe strictly to traffic regulations and exhibit greater patience during the Hari Raya holiday. The Sarawak Ministry of Transport said this is crucial in preventing accidents on the road. “At the same time, we also welcome the Ops Bersepadu JPJ organised by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) […]

Royston urges road users to priotitise safety

MUKAH: Road users should prioritise their own safety as well as that of others, especially during festive seasons, according to Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. Speaking during the Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2023 at Menara Tinjau Jalan Boulevard, Mukah yesterday (April 20), Royston said that road safety is a shared responsibility, […]

Soaring airfares leave Sarawakians in the lurch

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Airfare during the Raya season can be quite expensive for Sarawakians wanting to return home. As the festive season approaches, many people will be looking to return to their hometowns and spend time with their families. However, the high demand for flights can cause the prices to skyrocket, making it […]

Budgeting and planning secrets to festive travel

A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. – Dave Ramsey, American radio personality. FESTIVE season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness but for many people it can also be a time of stress and frustration. For those living away from their villages or kampung, one […]

High demand for flight tickets for Aidilfitri holidays

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 80 per cent of low-cost airline tickets have been sold out one week before Aidilfitri. AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer Riad Asmat said as of Thursday, the company had managed to sell about 82 per cent of the 11,400 additional seats for the period from April 19 until April 22. He […]

Early waste collection for DBKU areas, some areas under MBKS, MPP

KUCHING: In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, Trienekens has announced that waste collection services for all areas under the jurisdiction of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) with Friday collection schedule willl be carried out one day earlier (April 20). It said that this included some selected areas under the Kuching South […]

CUCKOO amplifies #samasamahealthier theme through launch of Ramadan-Raya campaign

Kuala Lumpur: After years of seeing hundreds of Raya films from different brands, one might wonder what else to expect while watching these films. How about catching a cameo appearance of one of the world’s most famous Korean actors in a Raya film that takes place in a typical Malay village? Healthy Home Creator, CUCKOO […]

Proton launches Rahmah service campaign

PUTRAJAYA: National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched the 2023 Proton Rahmah Campaign to encourage owners to send their vehicles to authorised service centres for a free 40-point safety check and a service package priced at RM150. The campaign which started yesterday until May 31 was launched to support the government’s initiative to help reduce […]

Perodua introduces special service package for Axia, Bezza owners

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua has introduced a special service package to all Axia and Bezza owners to reduce the impact of rising prices while promoting vehicle maintenance and safety for the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration. In a statement yesterday, Perodua said this is in response to the newly launched Auto Rahmah package by the Ministry of Investment, […]

AirAsia introduces more flights for midnight travellers

KUCHING: AirAsia is offering additional midnight flights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Kuching, Miri and Sibu. The additional flights are available a week before and after Raya, said the airline’s Sarawak affairs officer Hamdan Mohamad. He advised travellers to book return tickets if there are still flight […]