Teachers told to use their leave wisely
BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is hoping that teachers will not apply for additional leave after the holidays permitted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration as it will disrupt the teaching and learning process. Its president Kullin Djayang said the additional special holiday […]
Govt servants to receive pay, aid by April 14
IPOH: Civil servants will receive their April salaries and Aidilfitri Special Assistance by April 14, three days earlier than the scheduled April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. “I received many applications, the 17th is too late for Hari Raya preparations. So we will bring it forward to April 14, the latest,” […]
National Fatwa Council to decide date of Aidilfitri
KUCHING: The official date for the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Malaysia will only be issued by the National Fatwa Council, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, who is also in charge of Islamic Affairs, emphasised that the news of Aidilfitri falling on April 21, 2023 (Friday) […]
Early Raya joy for 50 needy individuals
LUNDU: Hari Raya joy came early for about 50 needy individuals as they received cash assistance and daily food items from the Tanjong Datu Constituency Service Centre. The recipients from Lundu Zone each received RM100 as well as rice during the presentation ceremony of donations to the needy at the Pehin Sri Haji Adenan Satem […]
Centre offers free vehicle inspection in conjunction with Hari Raya
SHAH ALAM: The Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) is organising a voluntary vehicle inspection for free for all drivers and private vehicle owners beginning tomorrow until April 20 in a move to ensure safe driving during Aidilfitri. Its chief executive officer Mohammed Shukor Ismail said vehicle owners who wish to have their vehicles checked for free […]
Frontliners to receive Raya goodies
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: A total of 12,000 ‘Sumbangsih Raya 2023’ boxes containing various goodies will be distributed to the frontliners in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said these ‘boxes of love’ are a […]
More Raya flights for Sarawak, Sabah
SEPANG: The frequency of domestic flights in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration will be increased including for routes to Sabah and Sarawak, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said many additional flights have been approved including for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) which will use larger or ‘wide body’ aircraft to accommodate demand. According to him, the […]
Couple gets to celebrate Aidilfitri in renovated home
SARATOK: A married couple here can heave a sigh of relief ahead of the upcoming Aidilfitri as their dilapidated kitchen floor has received the attention of the Kalaka assemblyman, Mohamad Duri. Homeowners Mariah Buyong and her husband, Razak were selected as recipients of the Minor Rural Project- Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS) programme. According […]
Ministry assures chicken supply sufficient until Aidilfitri
JOHOR BAHRU: The supply of chicken across the country is sufficient until the Aidilfitri celebrations at the end of next month, said Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Therefore, he said, consumers need not worry about the supply since data shows that it is sufficient until the coming festival period. “I have […]
Young entrepreneur continues family batik legacy online
BY NURQALBY MOHD REDA KUALA LUMPUR: When Covid-19 first hit the nation, many businesses were ill-equipped to deal with the new restrictions and shutdowns. The pandemic changed the retailing industry, and one of the main shifts seen has been on the e-commerce sector. The online platform became a pervasive cultural phenomenon, with consistent growth across […]
