Maintain discipline

KUCHING: Sarawak’s success in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic will depend largely on her citizens, says Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Arts and Culture minister reiterated that everyone had a responsibility to care for their fellowmen. “After two months under lockdown, all Malaysians would already be aware what Covid-19 is and how […]

Ibans working away give Gawai a miss

SIBU: Pictures of tuak (rice wine), ngajat (a dance) video clips and Iban songs have started to emerge on the Facebook pages of many Ibans, a clear indication that the harvest season has ended and the community is preparing to mark Hari Gawai on June 1. Usually, many of those working and living far away from home would return to their […]

Don’t come back for Gawai: Mawan

KUCHING: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) agreed that Sarawakians abroad should not return to the state for festivals such as Gawai Dayak. Its president Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said this in response to the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Sarawak Branch which advised Sarawakians not to go back first due to Covid-19 cases. “Malaysia has […]