Celebrate Aidiladha moderately

KUCHING: Muslims in the state have been advised to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha this Friday (July 31) moderately. Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee gave the advice in a voice message posted on his Facebook page on Monday (July 27).     Pointing out that Covid-19 cases were increasing while the […]

Aidiladha is on July 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in the country will celebrate Aidiladha on Friday, July 31, assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral Jusman announced last night. “In adherence to the command of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, following the consent of the Rulers, on behalf of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, I hereby declare that […]

Technology brings families together for Raya

KUCHING: This year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri was a different experience altogether as many Muslims resorted to online video conferencing to catch up with their families and loved ones following the conditional movement control order (CMCO) directive. As much as technology helps bring people to stay connected celebrating Hari Raya, those who come from a large […]

Celebrate only with close family members

ROSE

KUCHING: Not everyone will exercise their discretion during Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak celebrations for the common good, said Rise of Sarawak Efforts (ROSE) chairperson Ann Teo. She was referring to the state government’s decision in allocating a day each for Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak celebration amidst Covid-19 situation. Visiting is allowed but limited […]

‘Perception MCO has ended, tomorrow we celebrate is wrong’

PUTRAJAYA: The perception that the movement control order (MCO) has run its course once the conditional movement control order (CMCO) takes effect tomorrow is a wrong one, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.  He said the MCO was still in force, but will now take a social compliance and self-discipline approach when it comes to […]