Patriotism, challenges faced by nation today
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: National Day was celebrated on Tuesday, commemorating independence from the shackles of colonialism on Aug 31, 1957. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune, historian and University Kebangsaan Malaysia history programme head Dr Suffian Mansor spoke about patriotism and the challenges the nation must face today to maintain its wellbeing. What […]
Hoping for grand celebration post-pandemic
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: Malaysia will be celebrating its 64th Independence Day on Aug 31 with the theme ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ (Malaysia Cares). On Aug 17, Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that the state-level celebration for Sarawak would be held at the State Legislative […]
Sarawakians urged to celebrate National Day
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah called upon all Sarawakians to come together for the state-level National Day celebration this August 31. He said that the theme of ‘Malaysia Prihatin’ is similar to last year’s and the hybrid celebration will take place in Kuching instead of Betong. […]
Selangau needs a hospital
KUCHING: It is time for Selangau to have a hospital built in the district, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. He said the population in the district is over 3,000 and building a hospital is a positive step towards giving more convenience to the people. He said this in his speech during the Malaysia Prihatin […]
Govt formulates strategy on Covid-19 based on data
PUTRAJAYA: The government formulates strategies to control the spread of Covid-19 based on data, as well as taking on a more targeted approach by implementing a stricter movement control order at the location of the cluster infection, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said much have been learned after a year of the […]
Striking balance between protecting lives and livelihoods main challenge of PN govt
PUTRAJAYA: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government had to take bold and proactive measures in order to protect lives and livelihoods the past one year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said while the government enforced the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of the virus, it […]
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 […]
TYT to grace National Day do
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib will be guests-of-honour at the state-level National Day celebration in Simanggang, Sri Aman. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bujang will also be present too. Themed “Malaysia Prihatin”, the event […]
Instilling patriotism in traders
SIBU: The liveliness of the Info On Wheels (IOW) Merdeka Sibu Jaya programme held on August 17 at Pasar Ria Sibu Jaya reflected the patriotic spirit of the people here in celebrating the National Month. The programme, organised by the Sibu District Information Department (JaPen), was attended by the State Information director, Swady Guliling, chief […]
Simanggang to host State-level do
National Day Celebration 2020 KUCHING: The state-level National Day Celebration 2020 themed “Malaysia Prihatin” will be held in Simanggang town. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the highlight for this year’s celebration would be a unity walk to be led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “About […]
