Salako beliefs, culture to hit the big screen
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: ‘Raya Emas: Salako Sacred Treasure’, the first movie in the world to showcase the beliefs and culture of the Salako people of Sarawak, is set to hit the big screens on Malaysia Day (Sept 16) this year. Tourism, Creative Industry, Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he […]
Always remember past leaders that unite us as Malaysia: Minister
KOTA KINABALU: People in this country especially the younger generations must always remember the contributions and the roles played by past leaders that united the people from Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula as one country named Malaysia. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said, as for Sabah, two former Chief Ministers namely […]
Malaysia Day: UPM students to distribute flags to spark patriotism
PUTRAJAYA: More than 50 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) students are taking the initiative to distribute over 1,000 Jalur Gemilang at places of public interest around Kuala Lumpur on Saturday in conjunction with Malaysia Day. UPM Student Representative Council vice-president Umairah Farisah Ahmad Yuzri said the locations will include Masjid Jamek and Bukit Bintang, with students […]
Police to deploy 457 policemen for Malaysia Day assignments
KUCHING: Sarawak police are deploying 457 police personnel for various field assignments during the Malaysia Day national celebration this Saturday (Sept 16). Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the personnel comprised of 41 senior and 416 junior officers from various departments. “To ensure that the celebration is carried out smoothly and in an […]
Best decorated car competition lights up Bernama’s Malaysia Day celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR: The National News Agency of Malaysia’s (Bernama) inter-departmental best decorated car competition served as the highlight of Bernama’s Malaysia Day celebration which was held at the entrance to the lobby area here yesterday. Head of Bernama’s Corporate Affairs Division, Mariati Mohd Arif, said the five cars that competed were tastefully decorated with Jalur […]
Songs – a platform to spread patriotism
“Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan, (Determination in Unity Fulfilling Hope)Cintai Malaysia, (Love Malaysia)Demi Malaysia, (For the Sake of Malaysia)Laungkan Bersama, (Sing Together)Cintai Malaysia, (Love Malaysia)Walau Berbeza Warna, (Although of Different Colours)Kita Semua Sama, (We Are All The Same)Bersatu Kita Takkan Goyah, (United We Will Not Falter)Negaraku Madani, (My Country Madani)Perpaduan Di Hati, (Unity in the Heart)Selamanya […]
State-level National Day and Jalur Gemilang do on Aug 3
KUCHING: The state-level National Day and Jalur Gemilang celebration will be launched next Thursday (Aug 3) at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in Jalan Badruddin here. The event is held in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) and carries the theme “Tekad Perpaduan, Penuhi Harapan” (Determination in Unity, Fulfilling Hopes). The […]
An escape plan that almost failed
We feel free when we escape — even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire. – Eric Hoffer, American philosopher As Ahmad Zaidi Adruce took refuge at a Malay fisherman’s abode at Sibu Laut, 16 miles from Kuching, he contemplated his future. It was the eve of Malaysia Day and by […]
Honouring a forgotten debt
As our beloved nation celebrates Malaysia Day on Sept 16, 59 years after the formation of Malaysia, we urge the federal and state governments to remember and recognise the selfless contributions of the Sarawak Border Scouts. – Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary-general Libat Langub For years I have dreamt of writing a book […]
Reflections on Malaysia Day
“Being together as one big family is better than being alone and separated from everyone else.” I wrote this eight years ago, on September 17, 2014, a day after Malaysia Day. I was then working in Singapore for the largest gas company in the world, after having faithfully served 31 years in the national oil […]
