‘Merdeka Ride London 2020’ held
KUCHING: The High Commission of Malaysia in London has successfully held the “Merdeka Ride London 2020”. It was held to mark the country’s 63rd National Day celebration on Aug 31 and Malaysia Day on Sept 16. In a statement, the High Commission said the fun ride event was aimed at keeping Malaysian spirit alive among […]
Back in society is no easy task
Ahmad (not his real name) was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 for waging war against the King, and was among 13 convicts who were granted early pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in conjunction with the country’s 63rd National Day. Looking forward to better days ahead Having spent […]
Hold health walk every year
MIRI: About 235 people celebrated the National Day on Monday (August 31) by taking part in Merdeka Health Walk, here at Long Lama. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau was so pleased with the good response that he wants the event be held yearly. He pointed that the inaugural Merdeka Health Walk had also attracted many […]
GPS will protect state’s administrative system
SIMANGGANG: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will ensure that the native administrative system in the state is maintained, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the positions of community leaders such as Tuai Rumah and Temenggong existed in the state’s administrative system since the time of the Brookes. These […]
Merdeka Health Walk held in Long Lama
KUCHING: A Merdeka Health Walk was held in conjunction with the National Day 2020 celebration in Long Lama here today (Aug 31). The walk from Pehin Sri Adenan Satem Long Lama Bridge to Lapok Bridge was jointly organised by Telang Usan District Office and the Long Lama Health Clinic advisory panel. Assistant Minister of Local […]
PBB Satok deputy chairman flags off cycling convoy
KUCHING: More than 300 bicycles of various types took part in the Kayuhan Kembara Merdeka (cycling convoy) in conjunction with the National Day celebration at Kampung Segedup Cabang here today (Aug 31). Present to flag off the convoy was Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. Also in attendance were PBB […]
Rukun Negara encapsulates Malaysia’s soul, spirit and national unity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rukun Negara that was instituted 50 years ago as the basis of national unity and formation of the country, is not merely to be upheld symbolically each time the pledge is recited on National Day. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdulllah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said instead, the soul and spirit of […]
Preparations well underway
NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION KUCHING: Preparations are well underway for the state-level National Day celebration in Sri Aman, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the final preparations for the celebration were going as planned and an invitation to the guest of honour, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul […]
TYT receives celebration organisers
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the organising committee of the National Day celebration led by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in Demak Jaya here today. The purpose of the courtesy call was to invite Taib and his wife, Toh Puan […]
College launches Semarak Merdeka programme
KUCHING: Kuching Community College (KKKg), in collaboration with KKKg Sports and Recreation Club, launched the KKKg Semarak Merdeka programme in conjunction with the National Day celebration. The ceremony held today was officiated at by its director Suharyati Sulaiman. With the theme of “Malaysia Prihatin”, KKKg also organised several activities, including National Quiz, National Poster Competition, […]
