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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The feeling of sadness and despair of not being able to return home for the upcoming festive seasons – Aidilfitri, Pesta Kaamatan dan Hari Gawai – is perfectly understandable, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (Photo) said.
“I have to apologize, but in the interest of our safety and health, interstate balik kampung (return to hometown) travel will not be allowed.”
“I know that many would be sad that they could not return home to celebrate Hari Raya. Please be patient. When the situation returns to normal, you can return home to visit your parents and family,” the prime minister said in his special broadcast speech. on television networks on Sunday (May 10).
The conditional movement control order (MCO), which lasted until June 9, bans interstate travel in an effort to break the Covid-19 chain of infection.
Sharing his sadness at what would likely be a Hari Raya away from home for many, Muhyiddin asked radio and television stations to liven up the festive mood by playing upbeat and upbeat numbers from Aidilfitiri.
“Maybe TV and radio stations can play (P Ramlee’s popular classic)‘ Dendang Perantau “once in a while, but if I play it too often, I’d feel sadness too.
“So, stream Hari Raya songs that are light-hearted and lively. I saw this song,” Jange Kelik La Weii “(Don’t come home in Kelantanese dialect) on YouTube. I guess this song is fine,” he joked.
The Prime Minister said that this “new atmosphere” does not mean that Muslims in the country cannot celebrate Aidilfitri, which is expected to fall on May 24, in a lively and joyful manner, adding that the same is true of those who celebrate. Pesta Keaamatan (May 30 and 31) and Hari Gawai (June 1 and 2) as well.
He said visits between neighbors and relatives within the same state will still be allowed with a maximum of 20 people at any time.
“Therefore, there is no need to host large-scale receptions or open houses. Each family should follow standard health operating procedures, such as social distancing, wearing face masks, and maintaining personal hygiene, such as wearing of hand sanitizers throughout the holiday period. “
“Make sure your homes are clean. Clean your dishes and kitchen utensils once you have used them to celebrate your guests,” he said.
Muhyiddin also reminded people of the Ministry of Health’s advice to stay away from crowds and confined spaces, as well as to maintain a safe distance when conversing with guests.
Previously, the Prime Minister wished Muslims a blessed Nuzul al-Quran and prayed that Muslims can perform their obligatory fast without much difficulty, and he also conveyed his Mother’s Day wishes to all mothers in the country.
“InsyaAllah, we pray that together we can fight this battle against Covid-19,” he said. Bernama
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