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Recognise Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak nationally

KUCHING: Gagasan NGO Sarawak is urging the Federal Government to declare Hari Kaamatan in Sabah and Hari Gawai Dayak in Sarawak as public holidays across the country. In line with the “Malaysia Madani” concept inspired by the new Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it is now time for the Federal Government to acknowledge the […]

Foundation calls June 1 as Gawai Dayak

KUCHING: The Tun Jugah Foundation has suggested that June 1 should be called Gawai Dayak, according to a recent statement. This comes after conflicting opinions from Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai and president of the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia) Sidi Munan, regarding the term “Gawai.” The foundation explained that using […]

Preserving Dayak customs, traditions through Gawai

BALAI RINGIN: The Gawai Dayak serves not only as a celebration but also as a significant platform for preserving the traditional customs of the Dayak community. Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said during the celebration, celebrants would proudly wear their traditional attire manifesting their desire to preserve their tradition and heritage. “At […]

Prosperity and stability due to collective cooperation, say minister

KUCHING: The rich diversity in Sarawak plays a significant role in fostering unity and building a progressive nation, according to Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. During the Gawai Day Pupils Integration for Unity Plan (PIUP) celebration at SMK Baru Miri,  the Sarawak Minister for Transport pointed out that the customs and traditions of the Dayak […]

Make Gawai Dayak a national holiday

BINTULU: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Sabah and Sarawak Affairs, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, has suggested that the federal government should officially declare Gawai Dayak as a national holiday. In line with the Unity Government concept led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Ugak said that granting recognition to Gawai Dayak […]

Bleak Gawai for 80 Rh Nyalai fire victims

Sibu: Gawai celebration turned bleak for 80 residents of Rumah Nyalai when they became homeless overnight after a fire destroyed their longhouse on the first day of Gawai. According to a statement by the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), firemen from Sibujaya and Sungai Merah stations were deployed to the scene after they received a […]

Thousands throng Dayak leaders’ Gawai open house

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Thousands flocked to the Gawai Dayak open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today (June 1). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and other Dayak leaders jointly hosted the celebration. Upon arriving, guests were welcomed with the traditional sounds of sape music along with vibrant decorations showcasing […]

PETRONAS showcases spirit of Iban warrior in its latest Gawai festive film

KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS has debuted its latest festive film in conjunction with Gawai celebrations, ‘Budak Terabai’. The film showcases the beauty of the Ngajat dance, an art form rooted in Iban heritage, through the story of a young social media influencer as he reconnects with his warrior spirit. In the story, Toni, a teenage TikTok […]

Declare Pesta Keamatan, Gawai national holidays

KUCHING: The Dayak Think-Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) has urged the federal government to declare Pesta Keamatan in Sabah and Gawai Dayak in Sarawak public holidays nationwide. Its deputy president Ricky Sani said the important festivals should be given due recognition (by declaring as national holidays), in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Malaysia […]

Bidayuh lady preserves cultural legacy through handcrafted Kuih Jala

KUCHING: Joana Clement, a 30-year-old Bidayuh residing in the city, is determined to uphold the time-honoured practice of making Kuih Jala, a cherished delicacy passed down to her by her mother. Kuih Jala, a sweet and crunchy traditional treat, holds immense cultural significance and is traditionally prepared and served during the festive season of Gawai […]