Cabinet ministers extend Maulidur Rasul greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: Several Cabinet ministers have extended greetings on the occasion of Maulidur Rasul through social media to all Muslims and invited them to recite selawat (blessings) upon Prophet Muhammad. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the life and struggles of the Prophet are a highly valuable reference for all parties […]

Anwar conveys Wesak Day Greetings to Buddhists

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wished the Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day. In a post on his Facebook today, Anwar said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha, namely his birth, enlightenment and death. “Buddhists believe […]

King, Queen convey Indian festival greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have conveyed greetings to Tamils and Sikhs celebrating Chithirai Puthandu and the Vaisakhi. Through a post on Istana Negara Facebook today, Their Majesties expressed the hope that the festivals would bring peace, happiness and […]

King, Queen convey Gawai greetings

KUALA LUMPUR:  Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah conveyed Gawai Day greetings to all who celebrate it in Sarawak. According to a statement posted on the Istana Negara Facebook account, Their Majesties also expressed hope that the Gawai Festival would continue to […]

CM, wife wish Buddhists Happy Wesak Day

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’aini Tun Tuanku Bujang wish celebrants a Happy Wesak Day today (May 26). Wesak Day or Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. The day is usually celebrated in May or early June during the […]

Hari Raya greetings from overseas

KUCHING: ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ to all Muslim friends. Raya is here once again. Unfortunately, many Muslims who are overseas cannot be home for the festival this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic which has closed many borders. This is their second Hari Raya away from home. Here are some Hari Raya greetings from Sarawakians […]

Maulidur Rasul greetings for Fatimah

OYA: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Chilhood Development Minister received a rare Maulidur Rasul greeting from the head of Sarawak Roman Catholic Church last Thursday. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Archbisop Simon Poh was among the non-Muslims who sent greetings through social media to her and her family in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul […]

Leader with excellent services

KUCHING: Tomorrow marks Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 84th birthday. In planning the various programmes to celebrate the occasion in the new norm, safety measures have had to be adhered to due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, it is bound to be a grand and jubilant affair as state leaders, […]