Published on: Saturday, January 09, 2021
By: Malay Mail
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Sarawak yesterday recorded five new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 1,166. Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
SIBU: Sarawakians who are working or studying abroad or outside their hometown should not return this coming Chinese New Year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, said Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau.
He said this was the best measure to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect their family and friends, especially since the emergence of new Covid-19 clusters after interstate and inter-district travel were permitted.
Vincent Lau
SIBU: Those who are either working out of town or studying abroad have been strongly advised not to return for the Chinese New Year celebration in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases.
The appeal was made yesterday by four Chinese-based associations here, namely the Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association, United Chinese Association, Sibu, Seven Clans Association and Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Chairman of Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association, Temenggong Vincent Lau also advised that Chinese New Year visits and social gatherings be restricted so as to ensure the safety of everyone during this pandemic.