CNY food: Symbolism and origins

Food plays a major role during Chinese New Year, and most of them, especially snacks, became staples because they symbolise something in their own unique way. Bringing good luck for the coming year Malaysia has a long-standing tradition with food. Nevermind the culture and beliefs, there will always be those certain few snacks served on […]

Slight change in Ash Wednesday this year

KAPIT: This year saw a slight change in the way Ash Wednesday Mass was conducted, as witnessed by hundreds of Catholics who gathered at St Mary Immaculate Conception Church here on Wednesday evening. In the wake of Covid-19, instead of administering ashes in the shape of a cross on a worshipper’s forehead, the ashes were […]