Family-owned Lemang Pewaris business keeps going
MUKAH: Lemang Pewaris produced by a family in Kampung Tutus Ulu, here is much sought after especially in the days ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Having started out small in 2015, Mohamad Badrul Zaidi, 31, said, it has now grown into an annual business for the celebration. “In the beginning, we only sold during Hari […]
Prioritise safety during upcoming Aidilfitri celebration, public reminded
SIBU: Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie has issued a reminder to the public to prioritise safety during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. He said the public need to be vigilant wherever they are, whether at home, on the road, or in public places. In the first quarter of the […]
Sarawak police mobilise 700 personnel for Ops Selamat 22 during Aidilfitri
KUCHING: A total of 700 police personnel from various branches of the Sarawak Contingent will be deployed for Ops Selamat 22 during Hari Raya Aidilfitri from April 8 to 13. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata announced that the six-day operation will be conducted by members of the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department. “The […]
SEB ensures reliable power for Hari Raya
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is intensifying its efforts to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted power supply throughout Sarawak, particularly for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. In a recent statement, SESCO, the operational and retail arm of the company, is actively monitoring all aspects of its operations and has implemented necessary preparations, including contingency […]
Bomba hopes for fire-free Aidilfitri
BY ALLAN JAY & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is hoping for a fire-free Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration this year. Its director, Datuk Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini said to ensure that, an awareness campaign was implemented every year by emphasising the ‘3L’ syndrome aspects of ‘lupa, lalai, leka’ (forgetfulness, negligence […]
Help prevent fires this Raya
BY ALLAN JAY & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: Members of the public are urged to help prevent fires during the forthcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, who made the call, said that when the community came together to celebrate, they must be responsible for fire safety. “This […]
PERKIM presents aid to over 1,000 needy individuals
LAWAS: A total of 1,133 individuals, consisting of orphans, persons with disabilities (OKU), single mothers and elderly women, received aid from PERKIM Lawas under the Aidilfitri Donation programme recently. PERKIM Lawas chairperson Datuk Dayang Morliah Awang Daud said the programme is an annual initiative by PERKIM to assist the less fortunate who will be celebrating Hari […]
Yayasan Kebajikan Negara reaches out to less fortunate
BY IDA NADHIRAH KUCHING: About 200 less fortunate children and senior citizens have received aid in conjunction with Ramadan and the upcoming Hari Raya celebration. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the contribution is an effort by Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) to ease the burden of the asnaf. “YKN has […]
2,417 needy groups receive aid at Sejambak Kasih event
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 2,417 underprivileged groups in Samarahan received assistance at the Sejambak Kasih event in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the event aimed to alleviate financial strain while bringing joy to aid recipients during the festive […]
Reviving Borneo’s keringkam
A spectacular showcase of colours that captured the spirit of Hari Raya was presented at the Ranee Museum in the Old Courthouse in Kuching. Seven different prints reflect textile prints, highlighting the cultural fusion between Sarawak and Brunei. Dubbed “Irama”, the mini wear resort Raya collection features digitally printed keringkam motifs, as well as hand-painted batik on silk […]
