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Turning aspirations into reality for all Sarawakians

BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & MA CHEE SENG As Sarawak celebrates its 60th independence anniversary today (July 22), the Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) extends warm wishes to all Sarawakians on this momentous occasion. Sarawak Day holds great significance, serving as a reminder of the historical journey towards self-determination and the state’s rich cultural heritage. Chairman of […]

Leaders state their National Day wishes and hopes

By Amyra Varkisa and Margaret Ringgit Malaysia marks its 65th National Day on August 31, with ‘Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama’ as its theme this year. Every year it is celebrated with pomp and pageantry but under the new normal circumstances owing to the Covid-19 pandemic the last two years the celebration was muted but all […]

72: Wishing Premier many happy returns!

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. On his special day, the elected representatives from the government and opposition sides took the opportunity to wish Abang Johari their best wishes. Dalat assemblywoman, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah“May Allah grant our Premier good health – physical, mental and […]

Good wishes and words of hope, wisdom from leaders

By Amyra Varkisa & Lee Shaw Wei EXACTLY 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak established self-governance and statehood but it was only 53 years later in 2016 that Sarawak Day was announced as a public holiday. To celebrate this day and to raise public awareness of the state’s past, several state leaders, […]

A wish for Deepavali public holiday

KUCHING: Those celebrating Deepavali, especially in Sarawak, are hopeful for the celebration (also known as Diwali) to be gazetted as a public holiday in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday said that he had asked the Attorney-General’s Chambers to study the other public holiday dates which were gazetted because […]

Dewan Rakyat wishes Sarawakians ‘Happy Sarawak Day’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat greeted the people ‘Happy Sarawak Day’ which is officially celebrated in the Land of the Hornbills today. Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said expressed the greeting on behalf of Parliament members and staff before the oral question-and-answer session began. “On behalf of Dewan Rakyat members, Parliament administration […]

King, Queen convey Gawai greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today conveyed Gawai Day greetings to all who celebrate it. The greeting posted on Istana Negara’s Instagram account today read: “Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai. Happy Gawai to all our friends in Sarawak, we wish you […]

Agong extends Aidilfitri wishes to all Muslims

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah extends his Hari Raya Aidilfitri greetings to all Muslims in the country. In his Royal Address when opening the Third Session of the 14th Parliament at Parliament House today, His Majesty also wished all Muslims a blessed fasting month and reminded them to pay their zakat (tithes). “Continue […]