Afternoon storm causes destruction in Mantin and Nilai
SEREMBAN: Several areas and Ramadan bazaars around Mantin and Nilai near here were badly affected by the heavy rain and storm yesterday evening. Mantin Fire and Rescue Station chief Priscilla Carol Thomas said among the areas involved are Kampung Che Lah, Mantin Health Clinic, Desa Pinggiran Bayu, Legenda College, Jalan Mantin to Sungai Machang and […]
Kuih bongkol brings good income during Ramadan
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Kuih bongkol sellers are earning quite a good income this Ramadan. In fact, fans of this traditional cake constantly seek it out, especially during Ramadan. Although this cake is offered on regular days, according to Norhayati Shapie, who makes kuih bongkol, the majority of producers decide to prepare it during […]
Assemblyman to help deliver canopies to traders affected by thunderstorms
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee will assist traders at the Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2 Ramadan Bazaar who were affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms here yesterday. The Nangka assemblyman said he and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth members will deliver a new canopy to […]
Ramadan Bazaar unique food culture event: Yap
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: About 70 packs of kurma were presented to hawkers at the Kota Sentosa Town Square Bazaar Ramadan. They received the kurma during a special visit from the Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Tan Kai and community leaders on Wednesday (Apr 5). Yap said the visit […]
Ramadan Bazaar an unparalleled convenience
‘Food may be essential as fuel for the body. But good food is fuel for the soul,’ – Malcom Forbes, American entrepreneur and politician. ONE of the best things about the holy month of fasting is Ramadan bazaars. From traditional delicacies to viral desserts, it comes as no surprise that patrons would be spoilt for […]
Scouts, hawker association give mung bean porridge to bazaar visitors
KUCHING: The Matang District Scout Council (MDSC), in collaboration with the N6 Tupong Hawkers Association, cooked mung bean porridge yesterday (April 1) to coincide with the month of Ramadan. They managed to distribute a total of 1,500 containers of mung bean porridge to visitors to the Ramadan bazaar in Metrocity, Jalan Matang, on the same […]
38 handed compounds in Ramadan bazaar checks
MIRI: A total 38 compounds have been issued to stall proprietors and food handlers for various offences during routine checks by the Health Department on Bazaar Ramadans in the city. To date, five Bazaar sites have been inspected namely Bazaar Miri Indoor Stadium, Bazaar New World Mart Lutong, Bazaar MyyMall Lutong, Bazaar Emart Riam and […]
A Ramadan celebrated in austerity
Cutting food waste is a delicious way of saving money, helping to feed the world and protect the planet. – Tristram Stuart, English author and environmental campaigner Ramadan is one of those most-anticipated occasions for hawkers because it means that their businesses would be well-patronised by shoppers and those who want food and drinks for […]
Traders take a stand against food waste
KUCHING: Ramadan bazaar traders are actively promoting ways to reduce food waste as a practical and responsible practice. Shaker Jalil, a 39-year-old trader who sells fried noodles at Stutong Bazaar, spoke to New Sarawak Tribune about his understanding on the importance of not wasting food. “We donate to those in need, like neighbours, the needy, […]
Always adhere to SOPs, traders and visitors reminded
BINTULU: Traders and visitors are reminded to always adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set while at the Ramadan Bazaar. The reminder was voiced by Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip during the launching of the Bintulu Ramadan Bazaar 2023 at the Bintulu Central Ramadan Bazaar site yesterday afternoon. He anticipated that the Ramadan bazaar […]
