Gawai curbs to protect the longhouses’ most vulnerable, says Uggah
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah says the elderly and young children in the care of their grandparents make up the majority of rural residents and are vulnerable to Covid-19. – The Malaysian Insight pic, may 30, 2020.
THE fear that the Covid-19 virus will spread through asymptomatic carriers is why Sarawak banned the “pulai menoa” for the Gawai harvest festival, said Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Douglas Uggah. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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