Dr. Harcharan Singh Ahluwalia (1928-2019), Formerly IMR / Tawakal Hospital
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 1pm, 2 Sept 2019 (Monday) at Cheras DBKL Crematorium (Jalan Kuari, Taman Pertama, 55300 Batu 9, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur). PRAYERS: From 9.30am-11.30am; Cortege leaves at 12 noon from...
View ArticleGernam Kaur (1948-2019), Shah Alam
SASKAAR /CREMATION: 3.30pm, 2 Sept 2019 (Monday) at Nirvana Memorial Park, Seksyen 21, Shah Alam. Cortege will leave from resident No. 44, Jalan Serving Satu, 18/15A, Seksyen 18, 40200, Shah Alam,...
View ArticleIndian regional movements seeking devolution of power
By Gurmukh Singh OBE | OPINION | When seeds of distrust are sown by traumatic events like mass killings or massive use of military force in peacetime to suppress the people or popular movements, it is...
View ArticleMost Panjaabis call this animal murgaa. Is it?
Photo: Pixabay By Jaspal Singh | OPINION | LANGUAGE | Most Panjaabi people will call this animal murgaa. Murgaa is not a Panjaabi word. The actual word for this animal in Panjaabi is kukkad (ਕੁੱਕੜ)....
View ArticleSharn Jit Singh (1959-2019), Subang Jaya
SASKAAR / CREMATION: Last respects can be given at No. 18, Jalan SS14, 47500 Subang Jaya on the morning of September 3, 2019. Cortege leaves residence thereafter at 1pm for cremation at Nirvana...
View ArticleTerima kasih, Encik Amirul
Amirul (insert) assisted accident victims in Malaysia’s North South Highway – Photo: Asia Samachar By Anandleen Kaur | OPINION | MALAYSIA | As our car went out of control and started spinning, it was a...
View ArticleOld Sikh soldier’s love for Malaysian flag
Charan Singh has served in the police force for over 30 years since 1965. – Photo: Family By THE STAR | MALAYSIA | August is a month of independence for Malaysia and it is usually celebrated with great...
View ArticleGive us your best shot in turban!
Give us your best shot in turban! Yes, the #ShiningTurban is back. As Malaysia celebrates #MalaysiaDay, we invite ALL Malaysians to submit a photo or video of you in turban, plus a short story....
View ArticleAmarjeet Kaur (1939-2019), Batu Gajah
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 2pm, 5 Sept 2019 (Thursday) at Cheras crematoriam, Jalan Kuari, KL. Cortege leaves at from Block G2-10, Baiduri G Apartments, Desa Pandan at 1 pm |Malaysia Amarjeet Kaur...
View ArticleThai police launches manhunt for alleged Norwegian killer – Report
Norwegian Bullman (left, Polic photo handout); Amitpal and wife By Asia Samachar | THAILAND | Thai police have launched a major manhunt for Norwegian Roger Bullman who is suspected to have gone on the...
View ArticleTurban up and win an iPhone, AirAsia tickets
Time to shine in your turban. Upload a photo or video of you in turban, with a short story or caption, and you stand a chance to win an iPhone or an air ticket to Vietnam! #ShiningTurban2019 is up and...
View ArticleDhalvindar Singh (1956-2019), Johor Bahru
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 4.30pm, 7 Sept 2019 (Saturday), at Hindu Crematorium Johor Bahru at Jalan Kebun Teh (opposite Petron).Sukhmani Sahib at residence No 15, Jalan Beringin 12, Taman Rinting, 81750,...
View ArticleThai Sikhs to plant 11,000 saplings for Guru Nanak Park
By Asia Samachar Team | THAILAND | Thai Sikhs are joining their fellow brethren globally by greening the earth in the run-up to the Guru Nanak’s 550th birthday in November. On 15 Sept, they will be...
View ArticleIN MEMORY: Pretam Kaur (1929-2018), Ipoh
1st YEAR BARSI: 15 Sept 2019 (Sunday), 9am-12noon, at Gurdwara Sahib Ashby Road (Green Town), Ipoh. Followed by Guru Ka Langgar | Malaysia PRETAM KAUR W/O JOHINDER SINGH D/O Late Tara Singh Sarhali...
View ArticleArsenal stars meet a Sikh girl. What’s the story here?
Aubameyang and Luiz with 10-year-old Munsimar (Image: @sikhdad/Twitter) By Asia Samachr Team | UK | Within a month, a young Sikh girl has gone from being called a ‘terrorist’ and being called...
View ArticleSri Dasmesh Pipe Band feted for Scottish victory
MPLMA’s Amrinderjit Singh (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Tirath Singh, with Sukhdev Singh looking on – Photo: Jesmesh Singh By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA | Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band...
View ArticleAn Anand Karaj in Malaysia
By Dya Singh | OPINION | I give you a hint. I have witnessed an American Sikh Anand Karaj which was all in white. The simplicity and spiritual poignancy floored me. But, here is a story …) Jagpreet...
View ArticleTwo #ShiningTurban2019 winners will fly to Vietnam
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandez (middle) with the Asia Samachar team. Two #ShiningTurban2019 winners will fly AirAsia to Vietnam – Photo: Supplied By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA | Two winners will get...
View ArticleKako @ Mahinder Kaur, (1936 – 2019), Seremban
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 11am, 13 September 2019 (Friday) at Jalan Templer Crematorium, Seremban. Cortege leaves No 216, Lorong Kekwa 5/1, Taman Kekwa, 70400, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan at 10.30am |...
View ArticleMedical student Kajel Kaur wins Miss Earth Malaysia
Kajel Kaur: Newly crowned Miss Earth Malaysia 2019 By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA | Ipoh-born Kajel Kaur was crowned Miss Earth Malaysia 2019 at a pageant event in Kota Kinabalu last week. The...
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