State polls may only be held early next year or late this year: Analyst
KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos believes that this whole year may be fully consumed by anti-Covid-19 efforts and speculates that the Sarawak state election may only be held early next year or late this year. “If the Covid-19 war is won by July or August this year, then the state election may be held […]
Open Letter – Don’t take things for granted!
My dear friends, These are times for reflection and deep thoughts. Everything has been turned upside down. What we took for granted is gone or fast disappearing. It is as if, a carpet is being pulled away from under us. We are now suspicious of others, even people who are blood relations, our loved ones, […]
SUPP sec-gen taken by surprise
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party Central secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting expressed shock and surprise that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong proclaimed a state of emergency in the country until Aug 1 – or an earlier date if the situation improves – to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. “SUPP was taken aback by the proclamation because we thought, […]
What is Xmas without ‘ngabang’?
KUCHING: Christmas this year is not the same as in past years because the spirit of ngabang (Iban for visiting one another during festive seasons) is missing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ngabang has been the hallmark of Sarawak tradition and without it, no festive occasion is complete. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak lecturer Claudia Jiton said […]
Christmas celebrated in moderation
KUCHING: This year’s Christmas celebration is celebrated modestly due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and recovery movement control order (RMCO). For Ganit Gunarso Serung, 26, the Yuletide atmosphere this time was different, including the celebration at the church. “The Christmas prayer ceremony this morning was also conducted under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). “The SOPs […]
A Christmas do like no other
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends. — Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Christmas is back, with sales everywhere not to mention giant Christmas trees a common sight and Christmas songs filling the air. Pump attendants […]
Keeping the Christmas spirit alive via social media
BUTTERWORTH: The Christmas celebration this year will not be the same due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, a band of youth from the Harvest Revival Centre (HRC) aims to maintain the festive spirit in these trying times. Bernama visited the HRC in Seberang Perai on Dec 12 and found a church choir group singing […]
‘Home for Christmas’ at The Spring
KUCHING: Every year, the Christmas season sees a boost in business with many people getting into the festive spirit by celebrating with their loved ones and exchanging gifts. This year, however, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many traders — particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — to miss out on the surge in sales. On […]
Covid-19: One year after
Covid-19 has introduced us to a whole different world. The pandemic is considered the most crucial global health calamity of the century and the greatest challenge that humankind faced since the Second World War. A year has passed and the battle continues. The virus that changed our lives forever Fast approaching the new year in […]
2020 a year to remember
Remember, after the rain, comes the sun. And better days will be here again. — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysian Prime Minister. It is 18 days to 2021 and a good time to take stock of this year. 2020 has been a memorable and challenging year. Like most of you, I am looking forward to […]
