Bulk waste disposal service available during CNY
KOTA SAMARAHAN: In conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 celebrations, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is providing roll-on-roll-off (RORO) bin services in several areas under its administration. The service, which began on Jan 24 and will end on Feb 3, aims to assist the public in disposing of bulk waste. “The areas […]
Kenyalang market brings back traditional air to CNY
KUCHING: Festive sales at the oldest Chinese New Year market in Kenyalang Park got off to a roaring start today. It was officially opened by Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian amid fireworks and much festivity. This year, there are 264 stalls participating in the Chinese New Year market, not only selling cookies, […]
BCCK gears up to welcome Year of the Snake
KUCHING: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is pulling out all the stops to usher in the Lunar New Year. It is putting together a celebration that combines tradition, culinary artistry and heartfelt gratitude. “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued trust and collaboration,” said BCCK financial controller Wayne Kho, thanking all stakeholders. […]
Sports Toto CNY angpow totalling RM34.9 million
KUCHING: Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, Sports Toto has given out Chinese New Year red packets or angpow in the form of Toto jackpots amounting to RM34.9 million on Jan 22 and 25. A 57-year-old car sales agent from Selangor won the RM27.13 million Supreme Toto 6/58 jackpot on Jan 22. When collecting […]
Op Limau nets 91 gambling suspects during CNY
KUCHING: Many believe that what happens during the Chinese New Year (CNY) will reflect the rest of the year to come and people will often gamble, hoping for luck and prosperity. According to online publication Ignite Media, superstitions state that the act of gambling itself, regardless of wins or losses, brings good luck into the […]
JPJ issues over 1,000 notices against traffic offenders during CNY
KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 1,233 notices for various traffic offences throughout Sarawak during the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations. JPJ said 617 motorists, 478 motorcyclists, 11 buses, 125 commercial vehicles and two other vehicles were issued notices. “During the operation 25 motorcycles, seven cars and three lorries were seized,” the department said […]
Abg Jo, wife to attend CNY open houses Sunday
BINTULU: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang are expected to attend the Chinese New Year (CNY) Open House of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture who is also a Member of Parliament Bintulu Datuk […]
Premier likens Sarawak’s character to the Year of Rabbit
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has likened the year of the rabbit and its special character to Sarawak. Abang Johari describes the animal (rabbit) as having its own character, which he likens to Sarawak. “I believe we will be able to overcome the challenges ahead if we apply and practice […]
Man dies in accident moments before CNY
MIRI: A local man died on the spot following a fatal two-vehicle collision along Jalan Jee Foh Utama just several minutes before the clock struck 12am for Chinese New Year (CNY). The accident, which involved a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a sedan, is believed to have happened around 11.55pm last night (Jan 21). A spokesman […]
Petronas Carigali shares CNY joy
BINTULU: Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd today distributed donations in the form of dry food, Mandarin oranges and ‘angpow’ (red envelopes containing cash) to residents of the Bintulu Methodist Children’s Home in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2023 Touch of Love Programme. Stakeholder Management and Administration manager Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd – Sarawak Asset, Suryani […]