Amid festive cheer, bad news as Covid-19 cluster numbers rise
Updated 5 years ago · Published on 11 Jun 2021 10:45AM
Despite being banned by the authorities, meriam buluh or bamboo cannons are still played to enliven the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, especially in the kampung. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes, June 11, 2021
by The Vibes Visuals Team
KUALA LUMPUR – Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a month-long celebration for Muslims, comes to an end today.
Athough Malaysia is still under the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 until Monday, some Malaysians marked the occasion in a modest but lively fashion.
Despite not being able to visit family and friends who are far away or in other states, attractive locations here in the city served as a substitute instead.
When night falls, some brighten up the atmosphere by playing fireworks with the entire family.
For those unable to travel, technology plays a crucial role in reconnecting family and friends.
And those working, especially at vaccination centres (PPVs), still manage to carry out the responsibilities entrusted to them, despite not wanting to be left behind in celebrating the festive atmosphere.
But amid the celebratory atmosphere, the Health Ministry has detected 60 clusters stemming from Aidilfitri and Hari Gawai celebrations as of yesterday.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said of the total, 58 clusters involved Hari Raya celebrations, while the rest were Gawai clusters.
He described the situation as serious and worrying as it occurred in such a short period of time between May 13 to June 10.
Police continue to conduct checks during the Raya holidays to prevent people from gathering beyond the allowed number. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Despite rigorous house-to-house inspections by the authorities, festive clusters still occurred. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Inspections are conducted to ensure that only essential businesses are allowed to open during MCO 3.0. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Although unable to meet in person during Hari Raya, family members gather using digital technology to forge closer ties. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, Malaysians took to visiting attractive locations in the capital to celebrate Hari Raya before the stricter MCO 3.0 began. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Those not celebrating Aidilfitri used the long holiday as an opportunity for some recreation time. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Holidays or not, health workers at PPVs continue to carry out the duties entrusted to them. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Night are made more lively with family members gathering to play fireworks. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021One of many games frequently played during the arrival of Syawal is the bamboo cannon. – SADIQ ASYRAF/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Fireworks are sure to be a hit with children during celebrations for the arrival of Syawal. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021Many remain hopeful that the end of Syawal will offer a light at the end of the tunnel. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, June 11, 2021
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