Understand our partner’s characteristics for harmonious living
Malaysia Day — a Sarawak leader’s view Malaysia Day is a historical event to be remembered amidst the hardship and conflicts faced in forming a nation as it is today. “The birth of Malaysia 58 years ago on Sept 16 was a momentous historical event for Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah. “Malaysia was born […]
Show your patriotism today
KUCHING: Even though Malaysia Day this year falls amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, it must be remembered that only unity, harmony and understanding among the people of Sarawak, Sabah, and Malaya will bind all together as one people, said Wilfred Yap. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kota Sentosa branch chairman cum SUPP Public Complaints Bureau […]
Hopes for a better Sarawak this Malaysia Day
MUKAH: Locals hope that this year’s Hari Malaysia on Sept 16 would result in something more meaningful and concrete, and would become a reality sooner rather than later. Former teacher Kang Siew Hai, 84, is one of the many Sarawakians who has high hopes of seeing the real benefits of Hari Malaysia, especially to Sarawak. […]
Keep Malaysia safe
KUCHING: Malaysians from all walks of life have been urged to celebrate Malaysia Day, which is today and to remember the sacrifices made by the nation’s forebears. “Sept 16, 1963 is the date Malaysia was born, and until now, we still live in peace and harmony with people from different races and religions,” said Teresang […]
HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY
Sixty-three-year-old Bidin Bujang of Kampung Moyan Ulu in Asajaya is happy and proud to participate in ‘Semarak Merdeka’, a recent pre-Malaysia Day programme. He knows that flag-waving is not a real measure of love for the country, but as an outward display of one’s patriotism it is appropriate and quite necessary especially as the country […]
Reflections on the eve of 58th Malaysia Day
On anniversaries, we tend to make heroic vows and promises which we can’t keep. Perhaps our intent is sincere and magnanimous but more often than not, we’ll find out on the anniversaries that follows that we are more disappointed than satisfied, because of the vows and promises that we have made remained just that, something […]
Sarawakians share their success with ‘Malaysian family’
By Ahmad Syabil Sultan Noordin Ahmad KUCHING: In recent years, many Malaysians have made the country proud by flying the national flag high on the international stage after gaining recognition and success in various fields. Their achievements at the same time inspire the younger generation to achieve success at whatever goals they decide to pursue. […]
Let this Malaysia Day binds our diversity as a Malaysian family
This article is jointly contributed by Prof Dr Mansor Mohd Noor, Dr Eric Olmendo Panal and Dr Pue Giok Hun of the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Due to its strategic geographical location in the middle of the east-west maritime route along the Straits of Melaka, the society in Malaysia from time […]
A day to always cherish and appreciate
MUKAH: Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo called on locals to always cherish and appreciate Malaysia Day. He said although there were two historic national dates to remember and commemorate annually, both have their own significance. He added while Aug 31 is Hari Kebangsaan (National Day), Sept 16 is Hari Malaysia (Malaysia Day). “However, previously Aug 31 […]
Celebrate Malaysia Day but with SOP compliance
KUCHING: Malaysia Day should still be commemorated, albeit with strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs), as a way to express patriotism and affection for Sarawak, says Datuk Idris Buang. “What needs to be commemorated is the state’s independence after joining Malaysia on Sept 16 with Malaya and Sabah. “We need to cultivate a responsible […]
