PBB takes Rafizi to task over baffling remarks
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has taken exception to scathing remarks made by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Rafizi Ramli on the state of Sarawak and Sabah. Its Deputy Youth Chief, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the sum of Rafizi’s arguments did not reflect the spirit of equal partnership in Malaysia. Rafizi had in […]
Tug-of-war main draw at beach celebration in Kabong
KABONG: Tanjung Kembang Beach, which is the focus of visitors every weekend, was further enlivened by the excitement of the Malaysia Day celebration there on Saturday. Various exciting activities were held, the most attention-grabbing being the women’s tug-of-war competition and the sand castle building event. Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir and his wife, Meryani Yasin, […]
700 take to wheels for Unity Bike Ride in Bintulu
BINTULU: Over 700 participants took part in a Unity Bike Ride in conjunction with the state level Malaysia Day celebration at Lapangan Terbang Lama here. The flag-off for the 20km bike ride was officiated at by Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep at 7.30am on Friday (Sept 15). Also present were Infrastructure and Port […]
Over 10,000 flock Bintulu old airport for Malaysia Day do
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BINTULU: Over 10,000 people flooded the Lapangan Terbang Bintulu Lama compound for the state-level Malaysia Day celebration this evening. The performances in conjunction with the celebration started from 6:45pm onwards and the crowds were entertained with special performances by various local artists such as Datuk M. Nasir, […]
Brief walk down Malaysia Day memory lane
Malaysia Day has become a nationwide public holiday for more than a decade now but have you ever wondered about the difference between our National Day (31 August) and Malaysia Day (16 September) and the history? On these we asked bibliophile and writer, Yusuf Mustanir, to share his knowledge. Take us back to your earliest […]
State, federal leaders reflect on Malaysia’s formation, highlights need for promises under MA63 to be realised
KUCHING: Today, Sept 16, is a significant day where Malaysians across the country celebrate Malaysia Day. On this day in 1963, Sarawak, Sabah, Malaya and Singapore joined together to form Malaysia. However, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent state in August 1965. Like every Malaysian, especially Sarawakian, including leaders from both the government […]
Malaysia Day wish: better distribution of allocations to Sarawak
DEBAK: The Federal government needs to translate the spirit of the formation of Malaysia by looking at the needs as well as a more appropriate distribution of allocations to Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam said, the country now has a rational federal government. The proof, according to him, is that […]
For a better and progressive Malaysia
KUCHING: Malaysia Day, which falls on Sept 16, marks the day when Malaysia was formed. On Sept 16, 1963, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore combined with Malaya to form Malaysia. However, Singapore left two years later on Aug 9, 1965. This year, Malaysia Day is being celebrated in a very colourful way in Sarawak. And what […]
Malaysian living abroad think warmly of beloved country on Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Not everyone is able to celebrate a day of great significance to every Malaysian on Friday, Sept 16 – Malaysia Day. One notable reason is that many are either working or living abroad. However, this does not mean that they don’t love the country or think of it warmly. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to […]
Malaysia Day blood donation campaign from Sept 16-18
MIRI: A three-day Malaysia Day blood donation campaign will be held here starting from Sept 16 to 18 from 8.30am to 1pm at the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri branch Training Institute at Jalan Bulan Sabit. On the first day, the blood donation campaign is jointly organised by the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) and […]
