New Year hopes and wishes as 2024 approaches

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As the countdown to the arrival of 2024 gains momentum, the anticipation for New Year’s celebrations in Sarawak is augmented by hopes and well-wishes spanning various age groups.

For the people of Sarawak, the upcoming celebration of the new year in 2024 includes a myriad of events, from witnessing a dazzling fireworks display to participating in religious ceremonies aimed at praying for the wellbeing of both the people and the country as they confront the anticipated challenges of the coming year.

The New Year holds significance for everyone, and the exchange of happy New Year greetings becomes more captivating and meaningful when accompanied by special verses.

With the advent of 2024, there is a collective hope that it will serve as a catalyst for renewed enthusiasm and determination among Malaysians, inspiring them to continue their pursuit of success in their individual lives.

Setting resolutions and working diligently throughout the new year can pave the way for the realisation of higher levels of success and the fulfillment of long-cherished dreams.

Cynthia Rinai Freddie Ukap

New Sarawak Tribune conducted interviews with several young individuals to gather their perspectives on the upcoming 2024 New Year celebration.

Cynthia Rinai Freddie Ukap, 21, Clinic Assistant:
“Time after time alternates, bringing various stories of joys and sorrows. As the new year approaches, we welcome it with full enthusiasm, hoping that the failures of the past year will pave the way for success in the coming one.”

Melissa Ann Cox

Melissa Ann Cox, 23, Student:
“Don’t despair over last year’s failures. Instead, let’s rise up in a thousand different ways to enjoy glorious success. Happy New Year, may this new year bring us success.”

Alena Cheyrul Ishya

Alena Cheyrul Ishya, 18, Student:
“The new year is like a fresh page on a blank paper, where we will inscribe everything beautiful and meaningful in our future lives. Happy New Year, and may this year be the best for all of us.”

Priscilla Tambi, 21, Admin Clerk:
“Happiness, suffering, success, and sadness – we have experienced it all in the past year. May this year be blessed with every step we take towards achieving our dreams together.”

Tiffany Nara

Tiffany Nara, 22, Nurse:
“The new year is akin to a book with 365 pages, and we are the authors who will fill each page with cheerfulness. Hopefully, with the arrival of the new year, our days will be coloured with success.”

Elisabet Stephenic Andy

Elisabet Stephenic Andy, 21, Admin Assistant:
“As the saying goes, discard the cloudy, take the clear. Past experiences serve as lessons in life. With the alternating years, there is an expectation that the forthcoming year will be more meaningful, bringing progress in oneself.”