Easing M’sians’ homesickness
BANGKOK: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and limited flight slots to travel home, many Malaysians overseas have no choice but to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha abroad. For many, this means not only having to miss out on the festive atmosphere of Hari Raya Aidiladha, but also the two must-have Raya dishes — lemang and rendang. Luckily […]
MP donates cow to villagers
PADAWAN: About 700 Bidayuh Muslims in Kampung Darul Islam Belimbing here (65 km from Kuching City) on Friday (July 31) received the ‘korban’ (sacrificial) meat of a cow donated by Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities II, Willie Mongin in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Willie, who is also Puncak Borneo MP, […]
Serian villagers receive ’korban’ meat
KUCHING: Several villages in Serian here received ‘korban’ (sacrificial) meat in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration today (July 31). Yayasan Budi Ihsan Malaysia contributed three cows to the committee of Kampung Angkat Saudara Kita Programme (ProKASK) Serian branch. The committee also received four more cows from Shariah and Halal Compliance Department, Astana Negeri […]
Lively Hari Raya Aidiladha for Armed Forces
KUCHING: The Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration among the Armed Forces here today was lively despite the new normal guidelines set by Sarawak Islamic Religious Council.The celebration, held at Solahuddin Al–Ayyubi Mosque, Kem Penrissen, started with ‘Takbir Raya’, ‘Sunat Aidiladha Prayer’ and ‘Special Adiladha Sermon’ led by Major Subri Ghazali. The ceremony was also attended by […]
Taib, Abang Johari perform Aidiladha prayers
KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg performed the Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Jamek this morning (July 31). Abang Johari arrived at the mosque at around 7.50am and was greeted by Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North […]
Ministry assures consumer interests protected
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) continues to focus on ensuring that the supply of essential goods and consumer interests are always secured during the movement control order (MCO) period. “Since the MCO was implemented on March 18, a total of 184 enforcement officers have been mobilised to conduct inspections and […]
Preparing for virus-free Aidiladha
KUCHING: Preparations are being made to ensure a safe Hari Raya Aidiladha for Muslims here. The Darul Hana Patingan Mosque is taking precautions and abiding by the guidelines set by the Ministry Of Health. “We are following the rules and abiding by the guidelines to make sure that the people who come here to perform […]
Take SOPs seriously: CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on the people to take the enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs) seriously. He said they must be willing to sacrifice some of the comforts of ordinary life in order to ensure the safety of all from the Covid-19 pandemic. He added the restrictions and […]
Improving work ethics by embracing Qurban
BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: Tomorrow marks an important day for Muslims all over the world as the celebrations for Hari Raya Aidilaha or Qurban is celebrated tomorrow. The occasion that is commemorated on the 10th of Zulhijjah month. It marks the dawn of the final month in the Muslim calendar that completes the […]
Follow SOP, avoid ‘Ibadah’ cluster
AIDILADHA KUALA NERUS: Minister in the Prime Minister Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri advised Muslims in the country to adhere to the prescribed standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19 when celebrating Aidiladha to prevent the emergence of a “Ibadah” cluster. He said the government did not want […]
