PEMADAM assists community via Ramadan Tour
ASAJAYA: The Religious Bureau of the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) Sarawak is committed to assist the community in the state through the Ramadan Tour Programme including here. Asajaya assemblyman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the programme was implemented as an effort to publicise the role of PEMADAM in the society. “In […]
Fatimah donates RM51,000 to mosques and suraus
DALAT: Dalat Assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has generously donated RM51,000 to cover the utility bills of nine mosques and twelve suraus in her constituency during the holy month of Ramadan. The personal donation was specifically allocated to cover the cost of electricity and water bills. Each of the nine mosques received RM3,000, while each […]
Religious activities enliven Ramadan at Pos Hendrop, Kelantan
GUA MUSANG: Ramadan is a lively affair for the Orang Asli community from the Temiar tribe living in the Pos Hendrop settlement located deep in the interior. A religious teacher and an Imam appointed by the Kelantan Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK), Aris Rami, said more than 800 of the 1,000 residents who are Muslims enliven […]
UNIMAS embraces Ramadan spirit with bubur lambuk
By Leong Z-Keen In an effort to enliven the Ramadan atmosphere, Persatuan Bahasa dan Komunikasi (PERBAKOM) students and lecturers, on April 6, organised a distribution of bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) to University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) students. Both students and lecturers were spotted preparing and packing the bubur lambuk at the back of the Faculty of […]
Hanifah gives bubur lambuk to Mukah people
MUKAH: A total of 1,500 packs of bubur lambuk have been distributed to the people of Mukah to foster social ties during this auspicious month of Ramadan. Present to give out the porridge along Jalan Boulevard to people passing by was Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Hanifah, who is also the Mukah […]
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 […]
Abang Johari attends iftar ceremony with DBKU staff
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended an iftar ceremony with members of the North Kuching City Hall (DBKU) at its headquarters yesterday. The programme was organised to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan and to strengthen ties and foster a spirit of unity and cooperation among DBKU staff. In addition […]
Innovation births thousand-layer kek lapis
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Ramadan, the month of fasting and spiritual reflection, is also a time of joy and celebration. One of the many ways people celebrate during this month is by sharing sweet treats with family and friends. This year, a popular dessert that has been making waves during Ramadan is the kek lapis […]
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 […]
