IN PICTURES: Sarawak contingent vies for SUKMA glory

KUCHING: Keen to deliver, that is how one would describe the 564 athletes from Sarawak who will compete in the 20th Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 16 to 24. The official handing over of the state flag to the contingent was graced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg […]

Patriotism in action

KUCHING: As today is Sarawak’s Independence Day and with the spirit of patriotism, the Sarawak Information Department (JAPEN) has taken the initiative to put up the Jalur Gemilang and Sarawak flags around their headquarters at Jalan Diplomatik yesterday. The same initiative was also carried out at the District Information offices throughout Sarawak. This was done […]

Fly the Sarawak flag high this July 22

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to fly the Sarawak flag high in conjunction with the upcoming Sarawak Day celebration. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they should do so to remember the day the state achieved self-governance on July 22, 1963. “As we celebrate Sarawak Day, we […]

JPJ distributes flags to spark celebrative spirit

KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sarawak today (Sept 9) distributed the Jalur Gemilang and Sarawak flags to its staff members and the general public in conjunction with the National Month and Malaysia Day celebration. JPJ director Norizan Jili officiated at the symbolic handing over of the Jalur Gemilang and Sarawak flags at the compound […]

Fly Jalur Gemilang, Sarawak flags

MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang has called on Mirians to fly the National flag, ‘Jalur Gemilang’ and the Sarawak flag at public places, government buildings, commercial houses, organisation buildings and residential houses until September 20. He also encouraged the public and government bodies to decorate their properties with colourful bulbs for the National Day […]

Flags raised to ignite patriotism

KUCHING: A total of 54 flags namely the Jalur Gemilang (flag of Malaysia) and the flag of Sarawak were installed at the Wisma Persekutuan complex in Miri in preparation for the upcoming national month. The flags were installed to symbolise the liveliness and patriotism of the community. The installation activities were carried out by the Malaysian […]

Spirit of patriotism in the air!

MIRI: The patriotic spirit is very much alive in the residential area of Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT), Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR), Sungai Rait as the houses there are being gaily decorated with Jalur Gemilang and Sarawak flags in conjunction with the Merdeka celebration. At the residential area located at about 25 km from Miri City […]

Sarawak flag to be placed on Mount Murud

KUCHING: The flag of Sarawak will be going to be placed at the summit of Mount Murud in Ba’kelalan, Limbang. According to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Sebastian Ting, a climber Sakai Dawat will be climbing up the mountain and he will bring along the flag with him. “Today, we are pleased […]