Man produces video on children acting as freedom fighters to instil patriotism
CHUKAI: The sacrifices of the freedom fighters are not only to be remembered, but also to be appreciated and embraced, said businessman Nur Zamri Shafie, 53. And, to prove it, he does not mind forking out more than RM1,000 to produce a short video on the struggle by freedom fighters in seeking independence for the […]
Much to reflect on this National Day
What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. — Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman Malaysia will be celebrating its 64th National Day on Aug 31, two days from now. The official National Day commemorates the Malayan independence on August 31, 1957 to mark the day the peninsula was free from British colonial administration. […]
Hoping for grand celebration post-pandemic
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Malaysia will be celebrating its 64th Independence Day on Aug 31 with the theme ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares). On Aug 17, Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that the state-level celebration for Sarawak would be held at the State Legislative […]
Great Sarawak transformation
Sarawak can be an example for other countries of different races, languages, and religions that in Sarawak the people can live peacefully as in a large family. – Jofri Jaraiee, politician As Sarawak prepares to welcome Malaysia Day, it’s good to remember the significance of the month of September. September was the month when the […]
Shop local with Digi and Shopee
KUCHING: Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) celebrates the spirit of patriotism with the ‘Kita Buatan Malaysia’ campaign in conjunction with the nation’s 63rd year of independence. “Digi aims to instil national pride and rally Malaysians to support these home-grown businesses by leveraging on digital technology. “We are assisting these local brands to extend their reach […]
Strengthen unity through ‘Merdeka’ spirit
SADONG JAYA: Nurturing the spirit of patriotism will strengthen unity and racial harmony in the society, said Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo. The people are always in high spirit to celebrate Independence Day regardless of the differences amidst the political landscape in the country, he noted. “We must continue to remember our history in gaining […]
Aug 31 more than just a public holiday
BY BALQIS JAMALUDIN KUALA TERENGGANU: For many of us, August 31 might be just another public holiday, one more reason to spend the much-needed quality time with families at home. But for Y. Harshine, 22, it is the day that reminds her to always be grateful for the independence and freedom the country enjoyed by […]
US heads into Independence Day besieged by virus
WASHINGTON: Another record number of coronavirus cases overshadowed the start of America’s Independence Day weekend Friday as the surge in infections prompted Britain to blacklist travellers from the US, intensifying its isolation. With beaches closed from coast to coast and officials urging Americans to stay home, the sombre mood heading into what is usually a […]
