Sarawak Consolidated Industries help replenish blood bank
KUCHING: The Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad (SCIB) jointly organised a Blood Donation Drive Programme with the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank (SGH Blood Bank) in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The programme aimed to create public awareness about blood donation and address the blood shortage at SGH as well as emphasising SCIB’s culture of giving back […]
All states should celebrate Malaysia Day
By Rachel Mina KUCHING: All states in Malaysia should take turns hosting Malaysia Day celebration, said political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. “Also, I believe that Sarawak and Sabah also need to embrace the first National Day celebration on Aug 31 and volunteer to host the National Day parade. It’s always the nation and […]
August 31 not Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth exco members disagree with recent comments by political analyst Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman who said it was pointless to argue on the Malaysia Day date. The youth exco members pointed out that both the National Day on Aug 31 and Malaysia Day on Sept 16 had been gazetted […]
Malaysia Day is for all states
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah voiced her agreement that Malaysia Day should not be limited to just Sabah and Sarawak. “Like how we in Sarawak and Sabah celebrate National Day together with the states in Peninsular Malaysia, likewise, Malaysia Day should be celebrated by states in Peninsular as well instead of rotating it between Sabah […]
Let Malayans have better understanding of Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Celebrating Malaysia Day by rotating it among Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak will be viewed as the best step to further preserve the aspect of history, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) noted that it is undeniable that the Malaysia Day celebration gives more advantages to Sabah and […]
Strengthen resolve to maintain spirit of unity as a family
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged the people of peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak to strengthen their resolve and determination to keep fresh the spirit of unity as a successful and respected family in conjunction with Malaysia Day today. In a post on his official Facebook page, the prime minister said although […]
Sarawak — where unity and harmony prevail
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd & Petronella Felix KUCHING: Sarawak, popularly known as ‘Bumi Kenyalang’ (Land of Hornbills), will be celebrating its independence on Sept 16 in conjunction with the 58th Malaysia Day. According to the 2020 Population and Housing Census by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sarawak is home to over 2.9 million people of […]
Hopes for a better Malaysia
MIRI: Fifty-eight years ago, Sabah and Sarawak joined Malaya together with Singapore to form the Federation of Malaysia. However, two years after the formation in 1963, Singapore separated from the federation due to political tensions at that time. Since 1963, Malaysia has gradually transformed economically, politically and socially, despite some obstacles during the early years […]
Leaders positive, hopeful despite pandemic
By Natasha Jee & Tania Lam This year’s Malaysia Day is the second consecutive one being celebrated in the new normal that came about due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, just like clouds always have silver lining no matter how bad the weather, everyone regardless of their backgrounds still come together united against the […]
SPA: Remember what forefathers worked hard for
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Appreciate the true value and privilege of being a Malaysian, says the secretary of Sarawak Patriots Association. “Although this year will be the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic and there will be no large festivities, let us remember what our predecessors worked for to create the multiracial society we currently […]
