Instilling sports culture via Sarawak Makmur Run
SIBU: More than 2,400 participants took part in Rakyat Sihat, Sarawak Makmur event in conjunction with the Celebration of Sarawak’s 60th Independence Anniversary at Dataran Tuanku Haji Bujang here this morning. The launching ceremony and flag-off were officiated by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee, who represented Premier […]
Include Sarawak Independence Day in history textbooks
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: July 22 is Sarawak Independence Day, a day that should be remembered by all and be placed in the school history textbooks for Sarawakians and Malaysians to learn. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Welbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that the date is rare in history unlike […]
3,000 participants to join Niti Daun Parade on Saturday
KUCHING: A total of 3,000 people will participate in the Niti Daun Parade in conjunction with the Sarawak 60 Years of Independence and Gawai Dayak 2023 on Saturday (June 17). There will be 91 contingents taking part in the parade including associations from the Dayak communities, cultural groups as well as the Malaysia Armed Forces […]
Kembara Sarawak convoy to tour 12 divisions
LAWAS: The Kembara Sarawak convoy was flagged off on Sunday (May 28) in conjunction with Sarawak’s 60th anniversary of independence. The convoy flagged off by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will see participants touring 12 divisions statewide. According to Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
Sarawak’s future well directed by GPS
LAWAS: Sarawak has taken a new direction and approach in its economic development as it celebrates 60 years of independence. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also taken the initiative to train the youth to continue the state’s development efforts. “From the point of view of terminology, information technology […]
Sarawak Merdeka Convoy to commemorate state’s 60th independence anniversary
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: A statewide ‘Sarawak Merdeka Convoy’ is set to commence on May 28 in celebration of Sarawak’s 60th independence anniversary. The convoy, comprising 1,143 vehicles and 2,225 participants from across the state, will traverse through 60 districts, covering all 12 divisions. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneurship Development, Datuk Gerald […]
Sarawakians invited to join logo and slogan design contest
KUCHING: Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) is inviting all Sarawakians, aged 18 and above, to participate in a logo and slogan design competition in conjunction with the 60 years of Sarawak’s independence. The competition will begin on Feb 2 until 19 and the chosen logo will be used as the official logo for the 60th […]
Keep July 22 sacred in memory of fighters
KUCHING: The sacred date of July 22 is for the people to continue commemorating the services of Sarawak’s fighters, said Azizul Annuar Adenan. The Tanjong Datu assemblyman said this when officiating at the “Walk a Mile” programme in conjunction with Lundu Heart Day 2022 at the Lundu Town Square yesterday. “Continue to remember the services […]
Why state Independence Day important
KUCHING: Sarawak Independence Day is important as it is a reminder that Sarawak was once a sovereign nation, with its own territory. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said the territory also was long accepted and recognised by the world. “We will never forget our late Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem for initiating […]
In anticipation of good news
SIBU: Good news is on the horizon regarding Sibu’s redevelopment plan this upcoming Sarawak Independence Day. Speaking at a joint branch installation and Ngiling Bidai 2022 of SUPP Bawang Assan and Pelawan today, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that on this July 1, the Premier will come to Sibu to reveal the […]
