Making the most of Raya away from home
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: Muslims around the world celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, a joyous occasion marking the peak of a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. However, for many Muslims living far from their homelands, Hari Raya Aidilfitri takes on a unique […]
Police: Malaysians rescued from overseas job scams intended to become scammers themselves
KUCHING: Police have confirmed that at least 16 Malaysians, initially “rescued” from overseas job scams, had left the country with the intention of becoming scammers themselves. In a press conference, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Director (Investigations/Legal) DCP Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa revealed that these individuals, despite being brought back to Malaysia, expressed […]
Tamin soy sauce remains a preference locally and gaining popularity overseas
By Rozainah Abdul Rahim KUALA KANGSAR: From using wood stoves when the company’s business started in Batu Gajah around 1951 to currently using the steam method manufacturing process, Tamin Group’s soy sauce remains a preference locally and even gaining popularity overseas. Executive chairman Datuk Sharifah Mohd Tamin said approximately 2,000 cartons of the company’s Perdana […]
Proton sets up new regional parts centre
KUCHING: Proton has set up a new Regional Parts Centre (RPC) here to cater to the growing demands of its increased customer base in East Malaysia. Proton, in a press statement, said the 28,000 sq ft facility has more than three times the storage capacity of its predecessor and will function as parts distribution centre […]
Observing Ramadan far away from home
BREAKING the fast in the open sea or after 16 hours of fasting without any loved ones around is not something that many people would fancy in the holy month of Ramadan. What makes it more challenging is missing out on homecooked meals by one’s beloved mother and gathering with family members for iftar after […]
Transit of foreigners in Sarawak allowed
KUCHING: Travellers from overseas are allowed to transit directly in Sarawak within subject to set conditions. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its updated EnterSarawak Guidelines today (Aug 24), outlined that transit must be within the same day of the connecting flight. “If transiting via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 1 or 2 into […]
Students travelling abroad for studies can register for early vaccination via MySejahtera
PUTRAJAYA: Students who will be furthering their studies overseas can now register for early vaccination via the MySejahtera application, said Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme (PICK) Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said a special feature had been introduced under the Helpdesk tab of the MySejahtera application to facilitate requests for early vaccination by these students. “This […]
Hari Raya greetings from overseas
KUCHING: ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri’ to all Muslim friends. Raya is here once again. Unfortunately, many Muslims who are overseas cannot be home for the festival this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic which has closed many borders. This is their second Hari Raya away from home. Here are some Hari Raya greetings from Sarawakians […]
Lecturer gives back to Sarawak after a decade in Japan
KUCHING: While furthering one’s studies abroad or locally each have their pros and cons, studying in another country certainly provides more opportunities to experience different cultures and lifestyles first-hand. Dr Lidyana Roslan had such an opportunity to truly immerse herself in the Japanese way of life, having spent 10 years undertaking her three degrees at […]
Isolation only for Malaysians from abroad
KUCHING: Malaysians entering Sarawak from Malaya, Sabah and Labuan will not have to undergo quarantine effective September 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said they would however be required to fill in the E-Health Declaration Form (E-HDF). Uggah, who is chairman of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee announced the new procedures for […]
