Pustaka organises three competitions
SARAWAK DAY 2020 ACTIVITIES KUCHING: In connection with Sarawak Day 2020, the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) is organising three competitions which are open to the public for free. The three competitions are the ‘Sarawak Cemerlang 2020 Short Video Competition’ (Smartphone), ‘Sarawak Day Sketches Competition’ themed Sarawak Cemerlang, and ‘Historical Research Writing Competition’. With regard to […]
Towards a united, prosperous state
DATUK Snowdan Lawan hopes that Sarawak will be self-reliant, and become one of the wealthiest and strongest economies in Malaysia. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief also hopes that the welfare of Sarawakians was well taken care of. “On this day July 22, Sarawak celebrates Sarawak Independence Day, a day to commemorate self-rule from […]
Everyone’s duty to look after Sarawak
IT is every Sarawakian’s duty to ensure that Sarawak is united and prosperous, says Gerald Rentap Jabu. Sarawak’s resources were bountiful, her human capital capable, and her rights must be protected at all times, added the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief. “As I travel frequently to Betong via the under-construction Pan Borneo Highway, […]
Protect our fair land
SARAWAKIANS must remain united and continue to protect their beloved Sarawak, says Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing. “To all Sarawakians, I call upon all of us to stick together to protect our fair land Sarawak, and in all that we do, we must put ‘Sarawak First’. Happy 57th Sarawak Independence Day,” he said in […]
History of Sarawak
Senior citizens talk about date’s significance
SARAWAKIANS remember July 22, not only as Sarawak Independence Day, but as one of the major contributions of former chief minister Pehin Sri Adenan Satem (Tok Nan), who declared it a public holiday. On July 22, 1963, Sarawak gained independence from the British Empire. Prior to Tok Nan, not much attention was given to the […]
A huge recognition
WHO would have thought that Miri, a little fishing village with a population of around 500 then, would later grow into the country’s major oil producer. The first oil well was dug in 1910, and the rest, as they say, is history. Miri will play host to Sarawak Day celebrations this year, which is a […]
Evolution of Sarawak flag and Coat of Arms
Wishing for continued prosperity
TODAY is an important day in which all Sarawakians observe Sarawak Day or Sarawak Independence Day. This historical day celebrates the establishment of self-government for Sarawak on July 22, 1963 from the British Empire, before the formation of the federation of Malaysia. Sarawakians have expressed their wish for the state to continue to prosper, and […]
Hopes and aspirations
ALTHOUGH this year’s Sarawak Day may not be accompanied by huge celebrations or events due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is certainly still a day of great significance for all Sarawakians. It is a day to reflect upon and appreciate Sarawak’s history and the contributions of its past leaders, as well as the state’s rich […]
