Crafting Romance
Let’s take a moment on this Valentine’s Day to appreciate the vendors who make such a memorable day of love possible. Vendors such as florists and restaurateurs — without them, Valentine’s Day may not be as interesting as one may expect. Behind Valentine’s Day frontlines Valentine’s Day is a day when loved ones spend time […]
Valentine’s Day — A day full of love and appreciation
Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on February 14, people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. To mark the occasion, the New Sarawak Tribune asked four couples how they would celebrate the special day this year. Bong […]
Love is in the air for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air as couples scour to find the best gifts to express their love for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day. It happens to the best of us: life gets crazy, the days fly by, and we forget to look for a thoughtful, unique, and romantic Valentine’s Day gift. Fret not, entrepreneur […]
It’s going to be a wet Valentine’s Day
KUCHING: Have your umbrella ready as it is going to be a rainy Valentine’s Day this Tuesday. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), several areas in Sarawak will be experiencing continuous rain starting today (Feb 12) until Wednesday (Feb 15). The weather department also issued a warning of continuous rain (alert) which is forecast […]
Take extra precautions, beware of love scam!
KUCHING: Different people have their own love stories to tell. For example how couples meet each other. It is either they meet their significant other through mutual friends and families, at college or workplace, or on online dating websites or mobile apps. As Valentine’s Day draws near, married couples and dating couples are busy looking […]
Celebrate love at Raintree Restaurant
KUCHING: Have no idea where to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Worry no more, as The Raintree Restaurant at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) will be offering its memorable and romantic dinner cuisine on the Day of Love. According to a press release issued by the restaurant yesterday, it is offering a five-course meal of Valentine […]
Taking a look at some February babies
‘All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name. – Andre Breton, French writer and poet We have a good number of February babies born to my immediate family and relatives as well as friends. My late daughter Garcia Ann Kejuang was born on Feb 3, 1986 (died on […]
Smooth Valentine’s Day session
KUCHING: The first day of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) special session on Valentine’s Day today went on smoothly. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived at the DUN Complex at around 9am. He was accompanied by his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. DUN Speaker Tan Sri […]
Saudi shops awash in red — but don’t mention Valentine’s
RIYADH: Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shopfronts, but the increasingly popular Valentine’s Day promotions are missing one thing: the festival’s name. While sales surge and Valentine’s gifts become more common among the youthful Saudi population, the word “Valentine’s” is nowhere to be seen. “Management has asked us to decorate the window display […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
KUCHING: Lovers are expecting another quiet celebration this year in view of COVID-19 pandemic, however many still make an effort to buy their loved one flowers, teddy bears, other cute gifts or arrange for Valentine’s dinner. The New Sarawak Tribune conducted a survey at several vendors selling Valentine’s gifts and found that individuals still preferred […]
