Big-scale open houses? Think carefully!

ASAJAYA: Any plans to hosting open houses for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration should be carefully considered. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said while big-scale open houses should be given careful consideration, households could still receive guests who include close families and friends. “We rely on […]

No Aidilfitri open house

ASAJAYA: No open house is allowed during Aidilfitri, and celebrations can only involve immediate family members. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah gave this reminder during a bubur lambuk distribution programme organised by Persatuan Mencegah Dadah Malaysia (Pemadam) Sarawak at the An Najah Mosque here today. The Asajaya assemblyman added that […]

Open houses not allowed during Hari Raya Aidilfitri

KUCHING: No open houses are allowed during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in Sarawak. Sarawak Islamic Council said this was one of the few activities which were not permitted in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Other forbidden activities included conducting feasts after Aidilfitri prayers, house-to-house Eid Takbir and Tahlil prayers after Aidilfitri prayers in surau […]

Brilliante Park to have open house

KUCHING: Brilliante Park, a housing project developed by Idaman Prima Sdn Bhd in Serian, will be having an open house from Friday (Mar 26) to Sunday (Mar 28), 9.30am to 5pm. Brilliante Park, located in the prime area of Serian’s town centre, is conveniently situated just a five-minute walking distance away from nearby amenities such […]

‘Ngabang’ towards enhancing unity

The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety. ― W. Somerset Maugham, English playwright and novelist The popular word ngabang (Iban for goodwill visit to festivals and open houses of religious and cultural celebrations) is on the lips of everyone during this time of the festive Chinese New Year (CNY). Ngabang is meant to […]