Shopee Raya buyer trend indicates early budgeting, smart purchases

KUCHING: Malaysians are wasting no time gearing up for Raya 2025, with most shoppers locking in their festive buys months in advance. According to Shopee Malaysia’s Raya 2025 Buyer Trends Study, 98 per cent of shoppers kicked off their festive purchases as early as by the fourth quarter of 2024. The study highlights a growing […]
‘Riuh Raya’ debuts with fresh festive vibes

KUCHING: The music video Riuh Raya, featuring talented Sarawakian artistes, was officially released on YouTube yesterday (March 21), bringing a fresh perspective to the national hari raya music scene. Showcasing Sarawak’s rich cultural identity, local talents, and the festive spirit of hari raya, Riuh Raya is the brainchild of Arabyrd, who performs alongside Ila Damiaa […]
‘Sekoh Raya’ celebrates festive traditions with music, fashion, culture

KUCHING: A special event, Sekoh Raya: Tang Raya Jak Siya, is taking place at The Hills from March 14 until the end of Ramadan. The pop-up event features the Bazaar Raya, art performances and an exclusive baju raya exhibition displaying traditional, contemporary and modern designs. “One of the main highlights of the inauguration ceremony is […]
Governor’s festive visits strengthen community bonds

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, together with his wife, Datuk Patinggi Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, continued the cherished tradition of visiting open houses on the third day of Chinese New Year. As part of the celebrations, the Governor and his wife visited the residence of iCube Innovation’s […]
Bridging cultures by sharing joy, fostering unity

MY brother, Edward Jelani, is an 82-year-old retired SESCO pensioner. Last Thursday, he left Kuching in his friend’s elegant car. His friend, a Muslim policeman, drove them both. They spent three days in the city, and I joined them for sungkei, a meal to break the Muslim fast, on two occasions. We truly enjoyed the […]
Sibu Christmas Parade to make a comeback

SIBU: The Christmas Parade that will add colour to the festive celebration here will make a comeback this Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic This year’s parade will be organised by the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) Sibu branch. Organising chairperson Pastor Steven Ajan from Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) said […]
Promoting cultural accord via festive celebrations

KUCHING: Celebration of the various festivals in a multicultural and multiracial society contributes to the creation of cultural harmony. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said festivals serve as a platform for the people to meet, sit, eat, and mingle with each other thus enhancing the understanding, respect, tolerance, and acceptance for each other. “Besides […]