Embrace diversity as source of strength
SIBU: Malaysians are urged to embrace the country’s cultural richness as a source of strength instead of looking at its diversity as a cause of weakness. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, in a pre-recorded video presentation of his welcoming speech at the Malaysia Day celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday […]
Come, let’s sing the Negaraku in unison, shall we?
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has proposed that one day in a month be set aside as a ‘Nation Moment’ where citizens sing the national anthem Negaraku simultaneously nationwide. He said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has agreed that the proposal be held monthly as it […]
What Malaysia Day means
By Unimas Interns Sept 16, which is today, is a significant date for Malaysians. On this day in 1963, Sarawak, Sabah, Malaya and Singapore joined together to form Malaysia. Singapore, however, broke away in 1965. Sarawak, Sabah and Malaya have since taken great strides towards becoming a developed nation. This year’s celebration will undeniably be […]
A significant day for Malaysians tomorrow
KUCHING: The entire nation celebrates Malaysia Day today, a significant day commemorating a milestone achieved 57 years ago — the establishment of the Malaysian federation. Although Covid-19 still lurks and celebrations have to be held in the new norm, the spirit of Malaysia Day is still unwavering. This is a day to reflect on the […]
Close fed-state ties important
By Nazmi Suhaimi & Sarah Hafizah Chandra On Malaysia Day, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg believes close collaborations between the federal government and the state government are needed to fulfil the aspirations of Sarawakians. Echoing the words of Malaysia’s founding father and Iban paramount chief Tun Jugah Barieng, “Anang Malaysia baka tebu, […]
Celebrating Malaysians achievement in strength and unity
KUCHING: As Malaysians celebrate Malaysia Day today (Sept 16), the success of the nation can be encapsulated in a variety of ways and most importantly, is celebrating the achievement of the people’s strength of unity. National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said the prosperity that the people enjoy today is a direct result of […]
Media briefing for Malaysia Day
SIBU: A media briefing was held at the Media Centre on the second floor of the Indoor Stadium on Wednesday (Sep 15). It was to ensure smooth media management during the Malaysia Day celebration. The briefing was delivered by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications Division of the Information Department (JaPen) Malaysia Putrajaya, Dr […]
Probable disruptions of Malaysia Day do
FLOODS IN SIBU SIBU: There is a probability that Malaysia Day do tomorrow (Sept 16) might be slightly disrupted if the flood situation here does not change. In fact the situation here on this morning (Sept 15) was very bad as flood water was still rising. Bomba Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling said, among […]
Checking on Malaysia Day media centre
SIBU: Deputy director-general of the Information Department of Malaysia (JaPen), Datuk Sukari Ab Hamid, visited Malaysia Day Media Centre 2020 on the second floor of Sibu Indoor Stadium on Monday (Sept 14). During the visit, he socialised with some media staff and inspected the facilities that have been prepared for tomorrow’s Malaysia Day celebration centred […]
UiTM motorcycle convoy in conjunction with Malaysia Day
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is organising a motorcycle convoy from Sept 15-18 called ‘Konvoi Bermotosikal Misi Kemerdekaan dan Akademik’ in conjunction with Malaysia Day. It is a joint effort between UiTM and UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association (Mitsa), and will involve 20 UiTM staff. UiTM rector Prof Datuk Jamali […]
