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Expect a quiet CNY 2021 celebration

KUCHING: It will be a relatively quiet Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year, the first ever in recorded history of the festive occasion celebrated in the state. The familiar sound of the roar of the lion, traditionally performed to usher in the Lunar New Year to bring in good fortune, will be muted this […]

Only one day for Chinese New Year celebration, limited to family

KUCHING: The Chinese New Year celebration in Sarawak is only allowed on the first day with an attendance of 20 people at a time and are limited to immediate family members only, according to the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today. SDMC, in a statement today, said detailed guidelines on the celebration was available on […]

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 […]

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 […]

First day only visits reasonable

KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) decision to allow visiting on the respective first day of Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak is reasonable and considerate, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. “Now that the government has made this decision, we can only hope that the people will comply strictly and […]