Parade unites, honours Prophet Muhammad

KUCHING: The Maulidur Rasul Parade not only celebrates Prophet Muhammad’s birthday but also promotes unity and encourages people to emulate the Prophet’s teachings. Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister, Dr.Hazland Hipni said that the parade serves a reminder to come together and be inspired by the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. He also said […]

Minister praises Sarawak’s unique 60th anniversary parade

KUCHING: This year’s Sarawak 60th Independence Anniversary parade has an added flavour with retro performances from the 1960s to the 2000s. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has praised today’s event as different from the usual parade with the uniformed bodies marching by the Padang […]

City roads to close for Independence parade

KUCHING: Several roads in Kuching city will be closed in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence parade. Kuching police chief ASP Ahsmon Bajah, in a statement said, the rally and parade in conjunction with the celebration will be held on July 22 at Padang Merdeka Kuching. Among the affected roads are the intersection […]

Thousands participate in biggest ever Niti Daun Gawai Dayak parade

KUCHING: Thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Kuching Waterfront yesterday to take part in the biggest Niti Daun Gawai Dayak parade ever held in the city. Participants wore their traditional attire adorned with ornaments depicting their indigenous culture and heritage. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led the […]

Lions, dragons, happy Buddhas, celestial guardians parading city centre

KUCHING: Nearly hundreds of colourful lions, dragons, happy Buddhas, God of Wealth, including celestial guardians were parading and dancing through the streets of the city here on Saturday (Dec 17) evening. The Dragon and Lion Dance Cultural Parade is the first being held in Kuching, and is co-organised by the Clan Ho Association (Loh Kong) […]

Over 5,000 join Christmas parade despite downpour

KUCHING: The City of Unity was flooded with people on Saturday (Dec 3) night as Kuching city hosted its annual Christmas parade, which was put on hold for two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. More than 5,000 Christians of various denominations came together to participate in the parade which started from 7pm until around 9.30pm. […]

Over 70 soldiers take part in parade

SIBU: A total of 11 officers and 61 members of other ranks of Regiment 510 Askar Wataniah (Reserve Army) took part in a parade at Sri Rejang Camp here today. The parade was led by the head of administrative branch, Major Ejau Ajot, and adjutant Captain Muhamad Lutfi Mohd Asbi. The activity included internal audit […]

1,000 join OLY 2020 parade

KUCHING: About 1,000 personnel from the judiciary and legal fraternity participated in the Opening Legal Year (OLY) 2020 parade here yesterday. Leading the parade was Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. The OLY, which was hosted by Advocates’ Association of Sarawak (AAS) this year, is an annual event where members of the legal […]