Register for DBKU Ramadan stalls this Friday
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has invited those who are interested in doing business at the Satok, Semarak, and Sukma Ria Ramadan Bazaars throughout the fasting month starting on the first day of Ramadan, Apr 13, to come forward for registration. In a statement, it said applicants must visit the DBKU Auditorium, Bangunan Bukit […]
Hello, Ramadan bazaar!
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaar in Sarawak is allowed to operate during the fasting month from April 12 to May 12. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said however, the operations of the bazaar must be in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. “Before starting operation, these premises are required to obtain […]
Ramadan bazaars making a comeback
KUCHING: The Satok Bazaar Ramadan will be making a comeback during the fasting month after its absence in the previous year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two other bazaars in Semarak and Sukma Ria, which are under the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), will also be operating. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic […]
Company donates food aid
DALAT: PBH Sdn Bhd donated food aid to 100 poor and less fortunate as well as Muslim converts in Dalat constituency here on Friday. It’s chairman Tan Sri Khalid Marzuki hoped the contributions would lighten the burden of the recipients during the fasting month and conditional movement control order (CMCO). Members of Dalat Skuad Sayang […]
Bubur lambuk for Kpg Tabuan Hj Drahman
KUCHING: A total of 400 bubur lambuk packages were distributed in Kampung Tabuan Haji Drahman in Jalan Foochow here, yesterday. Present to officiate the distribution ceremony was Sarawak Islamic Department (Jais) director Khalidi Ibrahim. According to Jais Kuching Division officer (Islamic Affairs) Awang Salmi Awang Sabudin, the programme was conducted throughout the state in conjunction […]
Workers’ Day in the new normal
KUALA LUMPUR: Today, Malaysian workers observe Workers’ Day while still in the movement control order (MCO) period, with a new atmosphere brought about by challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. There are no gatherings planned by the federal or state governments to celebrate the day, and this is part of the new normal which Malaysians […]
Life goes on with the ‘new normal’
KUCHING: Today, six days into the month of Ramadan, many Muslims have already adapted to the so-called ‘new normal’ that came about due to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the movement control order (MCO) is beginning to feel like part of that new normal. Fasting is tough enough in the best of times, […]
Pay zakat through Sarawak Pay
KUCHING: Muslims in the state can pay their zakat (tithes) through the state’s e-wallet mobile app — Sarawak Pay. According to an announcement by Sarawak Pay on its Facebook page yesterday, payments can be made now. It encouraged the public to go cashless, especially during the movement control order (MCO) period. There are three methods […]
Brisk business for roti john seller
MUKAH: It was good business on the first day of Ramadan for roti john seller Mohd Hafiz Abdul Mutalib as he successfully sold 400 pieces on Friday. He said his father’s stall opened for business from 12noon to 5pm on the first day of the fasting month. According to the 18-year-old youth, his father prepared […]
Ramadan begins today
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Muslims will begin Ramadan fasting today, the Keeper of the Rulers Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced yesterday evening. He said the date for the Ramadan fasting to begin for all states in the country followed a decree by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah after […]
