Let’s all make sacrifices this harvest festival
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 as the state continues to […]
‘Celebrate Gawai in confines of your homes’
KUCHING: The Dayak community will be celebrating Gawai on June 1 among their household in their respective homes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Bung Bratak Heritage Association president Datuk Peter Minos said hopefully by next year when Sarawak is free from coronavirus, the Dayaks can have a bigger and joyous Gawai to make up for […]
Stay safe at home this Gawai
KUCHING: The Dayak community is reminded to stay safe at home and not to hold open house or go out visiting during Gawai festival on June 1 in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said ‘anang kin kiti, diau jenuh di rumah’ (don’t […]
‘Celebrate Gawai online’
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 become an obstacle for people […]
Celebrate but observe CMCO
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has urged those celebrating Gawai to avoid overspending but spend their hard-earned money wisely. “It should be the best time for a family reunion without having to go into all the excesses often associated with Gawai,” he said today. He said because of the fear of further outbreak of […]
Celebrate but keep your family safe
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 said Gawai should still be […]
Don’t let Covid-19 spoil your Gawai
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 can, Gawai will be more […]
Modest celebration will do
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 in his Gawai message today. […]
No ‘balik kampung’ is the new normal
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 normal scenario following Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Comply with SOP to avoid ‘Gawai cluster’
KUCHING: Celebrants are urged to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) for Gawai Dayak as to avoid creating a ‘Gawai cluster’. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this time Gawai will be celebrated differently — in a subdued and cautious way —because the state is still in the midst of fighting the […]
