Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his disappointment over the incorrect nickname for Sarawak featured within the Going Places traveller’s information. In a recent Facebook submit, Dr Sim shared his shock at discovering the error in the June 2023 edition of Malaysia Airlines’ journal. He did not explicitly point out the error, however it was evident that he was referring to the nickname “the Land Below the Wind,” which the article incorrectly used to describe Sarawak.
The president of the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) posted a photo of the article, titled “Escape to Sarawak,” with the sub-headline “Four resorts to e-book on your subsequent trip to the Land Below the Wind.” Dr Sim’s submit questioned the lack of know-how about Sarawak, highlighting that it is difficult for Sarawakians to really feel united with West Malaysia when such errors are made.
One comment on Dr Sim’s Facebook post agreed with his sentiment, calling the error a “silly mistake.” Instant is definitely often identified as the Land of the Hornbills, while the Land Below the Wind refers to the neighbouring state of Sabah.
“Segulai Sejalai,” an Iban phrase from Sarawak which means “Together in Unity,” was recently utilized by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister, during a state-level Gawai dinner. He introduced that he would adopt the phrase as the motto for unity for the nation..