Celebrated every year on June 1 by the Dayak people in Sarawak, Hari Gawai – or Gawai Dayak – is a thanksgiving and harvest festival marking bountiful yields and the planning of future prospects.

To truly experience Malaysia’s uniqueness, Sarawak is the place to be. This is especially true during Hari Gawai, the Dayak community’s biggest and brightest festival of the year. Observed ...

The government has described as “worrying” shoppers preparing for the Hari Raya and Gawai celebrations who do not comply with Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs). The chairman of the ...

PETALING JAYA: As May draws to a close, two of Malaysia’s most vibrant cultural festivals take centre stage – Kaamatan in Sabah (May 30–31) and Hari Gawai in Sarawak (June 1–2).

stemming from Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Gawai celebrations, says the Health Ministry. Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said from May 13 to June 10, the Hari Raya ...

PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has come out with special festive videos in conjunction with Gawai Dayak, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri to highlight the importance of family ties and tradition.

However, Muhyiddin said interstate travel is still not allowed. The same applies for Hari Gawai and Hari Kaamatan. "I apologise, but in the interest of safety and health, cross-state travel for ...

To improve existing regulations for civil service officers, Malaysia has agreed to extend the Leave Without Record Facility in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival and Hari Gawai, both of which are ...