Suntong tutok a trademark delicacy for buka puasa
by Razali Nordin With each Ramadan, bubur pedas and kuih bongkol are among the choice favourites for breaking of fast in Sarawak, but those who enjoy seafood, suntong tutok is also a preferred delicacy. Suntong tutok, a dish of grilled dried squid or sotong that has been flattened out with a hammer or put through a roller and eaten […]
Ramadan donations from Astana
KUCHING: 50 recipients from the ‘asnaf’ (needy) and disabled groups yesterday received donations from wife of the head of state Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib in conjunction with the month of Ramadan. The donations from Astana Sarawak in the form of various Raya biscuits, other basic necessities and money were to help the […]
Our beautiful religious tolerance and harmony
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. – Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader Four reasons compel me to touch on this subject this week. One, a post from my dear friend, Dr KN Singh, in Johor Baru, of a video of the Sikh community in Dubai hosting a Ramadan event […]
Premier breaks fast with community leaders
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the breaking of fast programme with some 300 community leaders at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex. After the breaking of fast, they performed the terawih prayers led by state chief Imam Ustaz Datuk Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi. Abang Johari also spent some time […]
Taib, wife break fast at mosque
MIRI: Nearly 300 guests broke fast with the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib on Friday at At-Taqwa Mosque Miri. Prior to the breaking of fast, they performed the Maghrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers. Also present were Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee […]
Pricey Ramadan Bazaar food raises eyebrows
KUCHING: The fasting month has brought back the Ramadan Bazaar after two years of absence, drawing many to the allocated venues for food. However, there have been some concerns raised by the public on stall hawkers marking up their food prices unreasonably. Recently, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the cooked food prices […]
Observing Ramadan far away from home
BREAKING the fast in the open sea or after 16 hours of fasting without any loved ones around is not something that many people would fancy in the holy month of Ramadan. What makes it more challenging is missing out on homecooked meals by one’s beloved mother and gathering with family members for iftar after […]
Hotel offers several delicacies for ‘sungkei’
KUCHING: Harbour View Hotel is offering a variety of traditional local, international and oriental delicacies for this year’s “Juh Sungkei Sitok” breaking of fast buffet at their Cafe Harapan starting from April 3 to May 2. Among the traditional dishes on offer include various types of ulam-ulaman served with sambal belacan, kerabu, fruit rojak, fish […]
‘Air Kawah’ makes Ramadan debut
BY GABRIEL LIHAN AND JASMINE BADUN KUCHING: A two-year lull while the world awaited the Covid-19 threat to subside was more than enough time for enterprising businesses to come up with new ideas. Take, for instance, the fasting month of Ramadan this year which has seen the return of the Ramadan Bazaar which is well […]
Traders warned against upping prices
KAPIT: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has warned individuals or traders here against raising prices or hoarding controlled items during the Ramadan and Aidilfitri season. The branch head here, Englebert Inggath Desmond Japar, urged traders in Kapit Division to conduct their business ethically by using legal weights and measures, not selling […]
