Inspections at roadblocks to intensify during Raya, Gawai
KUCHING: The police will strengthen its statewide roadblock operations in an effort to prevent people from returning to their hometowns during the coming festive season. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said although the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak is set to be different this year, it has been a tradition and […]
Work on building to commence after Gawai
KUCHING: The construction of the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) office building is expected to commence after this year’s Gawai Dayak celebration. DCCI president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum said that the project would be established on a 2.266-hectare plot at Ong Tiang Swee Road here. He said this […]
Enough chickens for Raya and Gawai
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Sarawak has assured the public that there is sufficient supply of chickens in the market during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Gawai Dayak celebrations. Its director Datuk Stanley Tan in a statement yesterday said the ministry in collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry would […]
It’s ‘Gawai dalam ati’ for Veronica and family
MIRI: ‘Gawai dalam ati kami’ (Gawai in our hearts). That’s Gawai Dayak this year for Veronica Rimong, an Iban lady in her 50’s from Rasau, Dalat. In the past, Veronica and her family would gather together for the festival but now, they can’t. They have to comply with the government’s standard operating procedures during the […]
Fair to have one day Gawai joy
KUCHING: One-day celebration for Gawai Dayak is fair and reasonable amid Covid-19 situation in the state, said Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. “Since the coming Gawai falls on Monday (June 1), it is fair and reasonable for the government to allocate a day of resting not for celebration and merry-making but for those […]
Celebrate within your home
KUCHING: The Dayak community should confine their Gawai celebrations this year to their own household and ‘bilik’ (rooms), especially in the longhouses. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said lifestyle in the longhouses are very close-knit hence social distancing including good hygiene must really be practised. “The closely knitted lifestyle […]
No ngabang, no Gawai cluster
KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik has urged the people to follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) for Gawai Dayak celebration set by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “SDMC has given a directive for Gawai to be celebrated for only one day, meaning only on June 1. It shall be […]
Early Raya, Gawai cheer for 1,200 poor families
BINTULU: In an effort to bring early Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and Gawai Dayak cheer to underprivileged families in Sarawak, Petronas has contributed food aid to 1,200 low-income families here and in Miri through its signature Sentuhan Kasih programme. The contributions, made through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm Yayasan Petronas and principal marketing arm […]
Normal waste collection schedule ahead of festivals
KUCHING: Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd has announced that there will be no changes in the waste collection schedule for Hari Raya and Gawai. It said on the eves of Hari Raya and Gawai, waste collection services in all relevant areas under Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) […]
Safety trumps festivities
KUCHING: Raya and Gawai will be celebrated as usual but just for one day each. Visiting is allowed but limited to 20 persons at a time per household. Thankfully, the majority of the people understand the reasons for it although the festivals would not be as fun as those in previous years. The overriding factor […]
