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Pointless to argue on dates of Malaysia Day

BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Do not argue or create unnecessary problems over the celebration of Malaysia Day, said political analyst Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) professor said that while he agrees that the celebration should not be limited to Sabah and Sarawak, he believes that there may be people in […]

Spreading patriotism amid Covid-19

By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi   KUCHING: The Sarawak Information Department’s (JaPen) held a mobile infographic exhibition to promote National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2021 to the public. The exhibition was organised by the Visual Communication and Design Division of JaPen to spread patriotic messages. According to state JaPen director Swady Guliling, the exhibition was held […]

Unimas celebrates National Day virtually

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Covid-19 pandemic may have put a damper on major events, but it failed to  discourage Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) from celebrating the 64th National Day virtually. In addition, the university also managed to successfully hold its Merdeka Virtual Challenge 2021 programme. According to the university in a statement, 35 Unimas staff comprising […]

Bintulu MP’s National Day wish …

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has a National Day wish – to see the government coming together and putting the people first, and see an end to the Covid-19 scourge. He said the fight against the coronavirus had dragged on for more than a year and life was even more uncertain now, […]

No convoy activities tomorrow

KUCHING: The public, especially those from the motoring clubs or groups, are advised to refrain from holding any convoy activities in conjunction with the National Day celebration tomorrow (Aug 31). Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Aidi Ismail said this in view of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in Sarawak, particularly in the Kuching district. “As the […]

Looking forward to seeing the many colours of Malaysia

By Petronella Langita Felix KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to seeing the beautiful colours of diversity in Malaysia in tomorrow’s National Day celebration.  National Day this year will be celebrated in a hybrid format with limited number of people attending the physical events at both the national and state levels.  Malaysians, however, […]

Much to reflect on this National Day

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. — Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman Malaysia will be celebrating its 64th National Day on Aug 31, two days from now. The official National Day commemorates the Malayan independence on August 31, 1957 to mark the day the peninsula was free from British colonial administration.  […]

Jalur Gemilang should be revered, not disrespected

KUALA LUMPUR: The Jalur Gemilang (national flag) is a symbol of national greatness that must be revered, and its image should not be tarnished in any way, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said. He said the use of Jalur Gemilang as the national flag has its own method, in which it is displayed […]

Fly the Jalur Gemilang as sign of solidarity in Covid-19 battle

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today called on Malaysians to show solidarity and unite in the country’s battle against Covid-19 by flying the Jalur Gemilang (National Flag). Launching the National Month celebration and Fly the Jalur Gemilang Campaign 2021 here, Muhyiddin hoped the public will respond to this call with pride and […]

Fast-tracking Sri Aman’s development

SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman Development Area (Sada) master plan will be drawn up for a holistic development of the Sri Aman Division. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg noted that development in Sri Aman had become relatively slow compared to other new administrative areas such as Bintulu which has abundant natural resources. For […]