Much ado about starving
‘Prepare for the best, prepare for the worst and expect the unexpected.” – Gary Busy, American actor. DEAR friends, the Scout Motto “Be prepared” is a good motto in life. It means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty. You are also always prepared mentally for […]
Open house: Don’t let your guard down
BY NUR SYUHADA NORDIN KUALA LUMPUR: Today marks the second week of Syawal or Hari Raya Aidilfitri, with many Muslims opening the doors of their homes to welcome all through the Rumah Terbuka or Open House. Open Houses appear to be on full swing this year as the nation enters its second endemic phase from […]
Nothing personal about ‘bojio’ in this day and age
‘Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’ – C.S. Lewis, British OVER the past few days, I have lost count of the number of family and friends I visited for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It warms my heart to know that […]
Premier visits SEDC chief for Raya
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his open house visits on the eighth day of Hari Raya. Abang Johari took the opportunity to visit the Hari Raya open house of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Dato Hussain at his residence on Saturday (Apr […]
Stay healthy and hydrated
‘People should limit physical activities during the hot weather, which could lead to illness, and limit time outdoors.’ – Dr Zaliha Mustafa, Malaysian Health Minister. Dear friends, how was your Hari Raya Aidilfitri? Did you have a good time visiting friends and families? During the long public holidays, I tried to do some gardening in […]
Ministry welcomes 2,500 guests for Raya open house
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication hosted a Hari Raya open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) which was attended by nearly 2,500 guests yesterday. The open house, held on the eighth day of the festivity, was a collaboration between the ministry and eight of its agencies aimed […]
Premier pays Raya visit to State Secretary
KUCHING: Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the residence of state secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration on Friday evening. Abang Johari who was accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, was warmly welcomed by Abu Bakar and […]
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Combined Open House on May 7
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The highly anticipated Hari Raya Aidilfitri Combined Open House 2023 will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Dewan Komuniti, Kampung Haji Baki. This joyous event is set to be a grand celebration, organised in collaboration by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui […]
A tricky road to Raya joy
BY JAILANI HASAN KOTA KINABALU: I celebrated this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri with much joy with my family and other relatives in Semporna, but the road journey from Kota Kinabalu to that idyllic paradise was unpleasant indeed, to say the least. The drive on the Ranau-Telupid-Sandakan-Lahad Datu Highway was a long one, no doubt, but […]
Wushu troop to perform hornbill dance at Fadillah, Nancy’s Raya open houses
KUCHING: The Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak will be showcasing its unique hornbill dance at two Hari Raya open houses tomorrow. Its chairman Prof Dr Song Swee Hee said the dance troupe will be visiting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s Hari Raya open house at the CIDB Convention Centre Sarawak in Petra Jaya […]
