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Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak moderately.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who gave the advice, said it was important for the people to remain vigilant and take care of themselves since the state was still battling Covid-19 pandemic.

“Adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the celebration and do not be too overzealous in celebrating.

“We do not want to have a new Covid-19 cluster created following irresponsible acts during these two celebrations known as Raya cluster or Gawai cluster.

“We need to take care of our health and protect our old folks from being affected by Covid-19,” he said in his Raya message to the public after conducting an inspection at a construction site near Fort Margherita on Friday.

He added: “On behalf of my family and I, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture as well as Ministry of Youth and Sports, I would like to wish ‘Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri Maaf Zahir dan Batin’ to all Muslims throughout the country.

“A week after, we will have Gawai Dayak which will be celebrated by the Dayaks in Sarawak, so I would also like to wish ‘Selamat Hari Gawai Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai, Lantang Senang Nguan Menoa’.”

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