Breaking fast with dates
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: As Muslims in the state observe the holy month of Ramadan, various preparations are made especially in getting supplies of sunnah food for the breaking of fast. In Kuching city, one cannot miss visiting Gambier Street, where one will come across a lot of traders selling a variety of dates. Dates, […]
Hotel offers Juh Berambeh di Pullman during Ramadan
BY NURA VALENTIANA LORNA & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: Pullman Kuching is gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan with its “Juh Berambeh di Pullman” Ramadan Buffet Dinner, a celebration of togetherness and community at the heart of the festive month. The buffet, available daily throughout Ramadan until April 21, 2023, is curated by cluster […]
Ramadan moon sighting March 22
KUCHING: The sighting of the new moon for the commencement of the Ramadan fast for Muslims in Malaysia will take place on March 22 (Wednesday), the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal announced yesterday. It said in a statement that the Conference of Rulers had agreed that the date for the start of the Ramadan fast be […]
Woman flavours her way into spicy porridge business
Spicy porridge is a traditional dish that originated with the Malays in Sambas, West Kalimantan, and was later adapted by Sarawakians. It is usually served at the breaking of fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The porridge is made from refined rice and grated coconut, and the condiment is a delectable combination of shallot, […]
48 families receive Ramadan contributions
MIRI: Forty-eight families received Ramadan contributions from Sekolah Kebangsaan Senadin (SK Senadin) on Thursday. The Sumbang Kasih Ramadan SK Senadin 2022 was organised by the school’s committee of Pendidikan Islam to help the families buy necessities for Hari Raya celebration. The contributions in the form of cash were presented by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) president […]
Chamber distributes porridge, face masks
SIBU: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) distributed 100 packs of spicy porridge and face masks at the Darul Islam surau compound at Jalan Bandong here on Thursday. The recipients were from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Perbandaran No.3, SK Abang Ali, SK Sungai Durin, Surau Darul Islam, Surau Darul Jannah, and Babusallam Mosque. DUBS Sibu also […]
Bringing Sarawak students together
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the fasting month of Ramadan, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took the opportunity to break fast together with Sarawakians in Semenanjung Malaysia. The ‘Sungkei Ngan Abang Jo’ programme took place at the Four Seasons Hotel here. Besides strengthening community ties, […]
Top cop breaks fast with personnel
KUCHING: Incoming Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri held an Iftar ceremony with state police department heads and district police chiefs at his residence here last Saturday. The event was held as an introductory greeting with the Sarawak Police Contingent top brass. Before breaking fast, Azman had the opportunity to socialise and get […]
34 villages take part in Ramadan programme
KUCHING: A total of 34 villages in the Demak Laut constituency had successfully conducted the annual “Program Ihya Ramadan” which began in 2011. All the villages joined hands to cook and distribute ‘bubur lambuk’ (savoury porridge) to each village from April 9 – 17. Apart from distributing the ‘bubur lambuk’, donations were also presented to […]
Premier hands out contributions at sungkei gathering
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 84 Sarawakians have received assistance from the Sarawak government as well as the Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. The donation was handed over by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk […]
