By Lian Cheng
KUCHING, Sept 1: While Sarawakians were celebrating National Day yesterday, a group of frontliners travelled for hours to venture into Long Liaw of Tinjar, Baram to vaccinate the residents there against Covid-19.
It was a long journey made by helicopter trip, boat ride and trekking before they reached Long Liaw, a remote settlement consisting of mixed Penan and Kayan villagers, reachable only by six hours of logging road without the help of a helicopter ride.
“This is how many of our frontliners celebrate National Day in Sarawak — just quietly doing their job for the people all over Sarawak.
“They went by helicopter, by boat, and on foot, to give the second vaccination to people of Long Liaw, Miri Division. (This is the) best National Day gift for the people of Long Liaw,” said State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Dato Sri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian on his social media page.
To Dr Sim who is also Local Government and Housing Minister, these frontliners are Sarawakian heroes who are responsible for nation building in Sarawak.
In reciprocity, Dr Sim believed Sarawakians should show their appreciation by playing their roles and doing their part by complying with all the non-pharmaceutical and public health measures in this post Covid-19 vaccination era where Sarawakians need to learn to live with the coronavirus and reopen safely. — DayakDaily
