A wish for Deepavali public holiday
KUCHING: Those celebrating Deepavali, especially in Sarawak, are hopeful for the celebration (also known as Diwali) to be gazetted as a public holiday in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday said that he had asked the Attorney-General’s Chambers to study the other public holiday dates which were gazetted because […]
Sarawak looks into having Deepavali as public holiday
KUCHING: Sarawak will look into the implementation of a public holiday for the Deepavali celebration – a request which has been raised by the Indian community over the years. Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said in fact, he had instructed the Attorney-General to study the other public holiday dates which were […]
Aug 31 more than just a public holiday
BY BALQIS JAMALUDIN KUALA TERENGGANU: For many of us, August 31 might be just another public holiday, one more reason to spend the much-needed quality time with families at home. But for Y. Harshine, 22, it is the day that reminds her to always be grateful for the independence and freedom the country enjoyed by […]
Sibu proud to play hosts
SIBU: This year’s Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 will be hosted here. Playing host for two consecutive years is something significant for Sarawak, and the state government is honoured. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday (July 15), Senator Robert Lau said, “its good news for the local community. This is the first time […]
No to fewer public holidays
KUCHING: The general public do not welcome the suggestion by Movement of Change Sarawak (MoCS) chairman Francis Paul Siah to reduce public holidays to a maximum of two of the most important religious occasions and one cultural festival in a calendar year. Siah suggested that the government reduce the number of ‘insignificant’ national holidays for […]
