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[UPDATED] S’wak: no Covid-19 restrictions for Gawai

Gatherings and prayer rituals allowed, festivities to return to pre-pandemic norms

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 20 May 2022 12:26PM

[UPDATED] S’wak: no Covid-19 restrictions for Gawai — Sarawakians rejoice as the state announced the lift of all Covid-19 related restrictions ahead of Gawai celebration that falls on June 1. However, Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian warned of a surge post celebration. – The Vibes file pic, May 20, 2022

MIRI – Sarawak has lifted all Covid-19 related restrictions ahead of the Gawai Dayak celebration that falls on June 1.

In a public notice issued by the State Disaster Management Committee today, all Gawai prayer rituals and gatherings are open to all with 100% capacity allowed at venues.

Those who are not feeling well are advised to stay home.

Sarawak has more than 1 million Dayaks in its 3 million population.

The first day of Gawai is on June 1 and festivities usually last for one month.

Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian warned that the state may see a surge in Covid-19 cases after Gawai Dayak while encouraging high-risk groups to get their second booster shots.– The Vibes, May 20, 2022

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