KUCHING: Sarawakians have been told to make sacrifices at this year’s Gawai because of the need to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this year’s Gawai celebration would be different from those in the previous years
KUCHING: Road users are reminded to follow all traffic rules and avoid drink driving during the Gawai Dayak festive season. The message came from Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan in his Hari Gawai message to road users today. “To all road users, please be extra cautious when driving
KUCHING: Several parties have come forward to present Gawai contributions to families of three students of Sri Satok Community-based Children Rehabilitation Centre (PDK). The students are kidney patient Wilson Rait, 30, who is currently undergoing dialysis treatment at home; the late Aeril Damien Philip who passed away in February 2018
PANTU: Community Wellbeing Assistant Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis paid his last respects to his late close friend Aus Enggek today. Aus passed away at the age of 68 on Friday. He left behind a wife and six children. He was a member of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Pantu
KUCHING: Absence makes the heart grow fonder — but with the advances in technologies available today, Gawai can be celebrated together via online platforms. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph noted that Malaysia including Sarawak is still battling against the Covid-19 pandemic but he believed such situation will not
KUCHING: Sarawakians celebrating Gawai Dayak have been advised to abide by the rules of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) throughout the festive period to curb the spread of Covid-19 outbreak. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi
KUCHING: Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya feels Gawai will remain meaningful despite the restrictions of the conditional movement control order (CMCO). He said while it is not possible for folk to return home to their villages and longhouses, the internet will keep most celebrants connected. “Enjoy the best you
KUCHING: Native Land Development Assistant Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn has a sad message to Dayaks celebrating Gawai — No open house, don’t go visiting and don’t send out invitations. “It’s sad but this year’s Gawai just has to be different because our very existence is threatened,” Sagah said
KUCHING: Movement restriction is the new norm and the people of Sarawak have no other choice but to swallow that fact — especially the inability to celebrate Gawai with their loved ones in kampungs. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said as the people celebrate Gawai in the form of the new
KUCHING: The Sarawak government reaffirmed its stand that matters pertaining to local government are under the State List of the Federal Constitution. Local Government Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil in a statement today said, “Any federal policies relating to local government do not bind the State of Sarawak. “As
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