Tailors get overwhelming orders for customised national day outfits
PUTRAJAYA: Since June, 35-year-old tailor Norhanis Azwani Hanapi from Raub, Pahang, has been receiving overwhelming orders for custom-made costumes on the theme of independence. Norhanis said the biggest orders she has received in conjunction with this year’s National Day include dresses, baju kebaya and baju melayu, with the price ranging from RM100 to RM300 depending […]
State-level National Day and Jalur Gemilang do on Aug 3
KUCHING: The state-level National Day and Jalur Gemilang celebration will be launched next Thursday (Aug 3) at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) in Jalan Badruddin here. The event is held in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) and carries the theme “Tekad Perpaduan, Penuhi Harapan” (Determination in Unity, Fulfilling Hopes). The […]
Thumbs up to ministry’s initiative
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will introduce an initiative that aims to ease the financial burden of students of Public Institutes of Higher Education (IPTA), especially from Sarawak and Sabah, to buy return flight tickets. According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, this initiative is expected to be launched in August […]
Dear Malaysia,
This year, we mark our 65th National Day and 59th Malaysia Day. I would like to take this opportunity to continue the conversation we started last year by penning some thoughts on our beloved nation. We live in a time of extreme uncertainty. Even as Malaysia and the world transition into the endemic phase, COVID-19 still […]
Betong residents join Unity Ride
KUCHING: Some 600 residents of various races and religions took part in the Unity Ride in conjunction with Sarawak 2022 National Day celebration in Betong on Wednesday. The fine weather ensured the smooth running of the 2.4km cycling event starting from the Betong Division Sports Complex to Medan Square which was flagged off by the […]
Over 150 cycle to celebrate National Day in Satok
KUCHING: Over 150 participants took part in the ‘Program Kayuhan Santai Merdeka 2022’ in Satok constituency today. The programme, jointly organised by Kelab Sukan Komuniti (KSK) Satok and Grup Basikal Lejen Kampung Nombor was officiated by Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki. The flag-off took place at Padang SLPAS Kompleks Sukan Satok with the fun ride […]
Leaders state their National Day wishes and hopes
By Amyra Varkisa and Margaret Ringgit Malaysia marks its 65th National Day on August 31, with ‘Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama’ as its theme this year. Every year it is celebrated with pomp and pageantry but under the new normal circumstances owing to the Covid-19 pandemic the last two years the celebration was muted but all […]
Call to keep Jalur Gemilang flying high
SERIAN: Jalur Gemilang must be flown to invigorate the spirit of patriotism, especially during National Day and Malaysia Day. Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said he was also hoping that the ceremony, despite its simplicity, be held every year due to its importance. […]
MP hopes for bigger National Day celebration next year
SERIAN: Jalur Gemilang must be waved to instil the spirit of patriotism, especially during the National Day and Malaysia Day celebration. Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem hoped that the National Day celebration will be held every year. “If possible, I would like us […]
Respect Aug 31 as National Day
KUCHING: The locals have been urged to respect and honour the National Day on August 31 by giving salutations to the national flag and national anthem. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council chairman Datuk Peter Minos said it was true that Sarawak got out of British colonialism and simultaneously creating Malaysia with Malaya and Sabah on Sept […]
