No Ramadan bazaar, but food sale goes on
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars held during the fasting month have attracted both Muslims and non-Muslims all these years. This time around, these fans of the bazaar are in for a disappointment as the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had announced its cancellation due to the surge in positive Covid-19 cases lately in most districts, including […]
No Ramadan bazaars also in Samarahan
KUCHING: Following the advice of the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), Kota Samarahan Municipal Council has decided there will be no Ramadan bazaars. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos, in a statement, said the health and safety of the people were top priorities. “If we allow the bazaars to operate, there is no way we can […]
Virtual Ramadan bazaars good alternatives
KUCHING: Members of the public were excited when local councils announced the return of the Ramadan bazaars this year. However, many councils have cancelled the bazaars in light of increasing Covid-19 cases statewide. The people generally support the councils’ decisions to cancel the bazaars because of the risks to public safety and health. They are […]
Ramadan bazaars cancelled; Better to be safe than sorry
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has decided not to proceed with the organisation of the 2021 Ramadan Bazaars in Satok, Semarak and Sukma Ria areas after taking the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak into account. In a press release today, its director, Dr Morshidi Ahmad said that the action was […]
Ramadan bazaars to be at three locations
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has identified three locations in the city for this year’s Ramadan bazaars. These locations are at Bandar Baru Permyjaya at the parking place near Bank Rakyat Office; MYY Mall at Lutong and Taman Tunku Commercial Centre. This was disclosed by the city council in a press statement today. However, all […]
Ramadan bazaars — the pros and cons of opening
KUCHING: The public don’t really know what to make of Ramadan bazaars this year, what with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and all the rest of it. To open or not to open is the crux of the matter. To open means risking spreading Covid-19 and possibly creating some more clusters of infected people who are […]
Holding of Ramadan bazaars gets mixed feelings
KUCHING: The holding of Ramadan bazaars, which might be allowed this year, has been met with mixed feelings by the public here due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuching has remained a red zone for quite some time and large gatherings are prohibited. The one-month gathering of food vendors, a traditional annual event during the month […]
Decision on Ramadan bazaars operations to be finalised soon
KUCHING: The decision to let Ramadan bazaars operate or not this year at the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) area will be finalised soon. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Sarawak has yet to make a decision on the matter even though the federal […]
No Ramadan bazaars, less food wastage
PUTRAJAYA: The absence of Ramadan bazaars this year following the spread of Covid-19 has resolved the problem of food wastage that occurs each fasting month, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. He said this was spurred by the recommendation made by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that […]
Three more Ramadhan Bazaars
KUCHING: Three more Ramadhan Bazaars have been added in view of the coming Ramadhan month, says Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “The first two bazaars are Medan Niaga Satok (Kubah Ria) and Medan Niaga Semarak (near Kampung Gita). “Both bazaars will be handled by DBKU from […]
