A very extraordinary Raya 2020
KUCHING: It is without a doubt that this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration will be an entirely unique experience, one without the usual traditions of merrymaking at open houses or visiting with family and friends. While there may still have been a sense of eager anticipation leading up to today, it is likely diminished by […]
Restrictions necessary to beat Covid-19
KUCHING: Sarawakians must remain patient and understand that all restrictions during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) and Hari Raya are necessary to beat the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the relaxations were made to make life easier as they allowed factories and businesses to […]
‘Lemang’ still available despite Covid-19
KUCHING: Although Hari Raya Aidilfitri is celebrated this year in what has been called the new normal brought about by the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic, the making and eating of ‘lemang’ (glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in bamboo) continues as if nothing untoward has happened. For Mohd Nurhakim Mohd Hashim and […]
Hari Raya with the new norm
KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi hopes that this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri will bring joy to all despite celebrating with the new norm during the conditional movement control order (CMCO). “Hopefully, we will continue to strengthen our bonds of friendship and foster unity amongst ourselves. […]
Muhyiddin taps Ahmad Jais’ Raya classic to convey Aidilfitri greetings
PUTRAJAYA: The famous evergreen Raya song entitled Selamat Hari Raya by the late Datuk Ahmad Jais was used by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to convey his Aidilfitri greetings to all Malaysians. In his special Aidilfitri message broadcast over national television tonight, the prime minister said that although he was not good at singing the […]
New normal may be permanent norm
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumer behaviour has possibly changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making the new norm permanent — something retailers need to prepare for to help the economy recover. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said his ministry has seen online sales of fast-moving consumer goods growing by 40 per cent due to the pandemic. The […]
Look for silver lining in this year’s Aidilfitri celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR: This year’s Aidilfitri is definitely different following the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enforced by the government, but there are many other ways that Malaysians especially the Muslims can take to enjoy the celebration. Psychologist, Prof Datin Dr Mariani Md Nor of Universiti Malaya, said while adopting the new norm, people […]
Navigating business in the new norm
The current Covid-19 pandemic made us feel blessed with modern technologies of which became a necessity to us. As businesses closed down, we can still use online platforms to acquire food, logistics and other essential services. Businesses must try to understand their end-users The ongoing worldwide pandemic situation and the imposed lockdowns and movement control […]
Online shopping becoming new norm
KUALA LUMPUR: With consumer’s fully embracing e-commerce due to the movement control order (MCO) to stop the spread of Covid-19, businesses across industries are seen to be pushing boundaries and accelerating their digital presence. Shopee Malaysia has observed new shopping preferences as e-commerce becomes more important in their everyday lives with consumers spending an average […]
Adopt the new norm when exercising, training outdoor
KUALA LUMPUR: After almost two months of being cooped up at home due to the movement control order (MCO), enforced since March 18, it must surely be exciting to be able to conduct leisure and sports activities outdoor following the relaxation of the order by the government. But, until the authorities find a vaccine for Covid-19, […]
