Ramadan more meaningful with return of bazaar
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & ANNABELL NAJAU KUCHING: The Ramadan month this year is more meaningful with the holding of Ramadan bazaars after a two-year lapse because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. “With the slow progression to normal life following the nation’s transition to […]
Ramadan Bazaar at Stutong welcomed
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: The public are now able to visit Ramadan Bazaars after a two years’ lapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, the Ramadan Bazaar near the Stutong Community Market here attracted not only Muslims but also Malaysians of other races. Due to the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), […]
Public urged to stay vigilant
KUCHING: Satok Ramadan Bazaar today received overwhelming response from the public on its first day of operation. In light of this, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki reminded the public, particularly the patrons and traders, to stay vigilant at all times. “It is hoped that they will always comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set. […]
Ministry to step up checks ahead of Raya
KUCHING: The Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will enhance enforcement and monitoring during the month of Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri through Ops Pantau 2022. Ops Pantau 2022 seeks to ensure a high level of compliance by traders following the opening of the economic sector and country’s borders, at the same time, ensuring […]
RM28,500 for Ramadan activities
LUNDU: A sum of RM28,500 was distributed to 16 mosques and 20 surau as well as five permanent settlements in the Tanjung Datu constituency to enable them to carry out various activities during Ramadan. Tanjung Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Pehin Seri Adenan Satem said this year, Muslims could also perform tarawih prayers in the mosques […]
Ramadan buffet offers 100 dishes
BY LEE SHAW WEI KUCHING: The UCSI Hotel Kuching’s chefs have come up with over 100 choices of diverse Malaysian dishes with some international flavour twists this year! According to head chef Joyce Kimson, the hotel’s “Meriah Sungkey” buffet has attracted lots of guests from different districts to come together and spend their joyous time […]
Break your fast with Umai Jeg
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: It’s the time of the year when Muslims across the world observe the holy month of Ramadan when they fast during the day and break their fast only in the evening. As in previous years, except for the two-year lull brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic when everything was scaled back, […]
Firefighters and newsmen spare a thought for needy
MIRI: Thirty members of Persatuan Orang Kurang Upaya Fizikal Miri (POKUFM) here received contributions of food baskets and face masks through ‘Program Ziarah Sentuhan Kasih’. The programme which was organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 6 together with the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) was in conjunction with the month of […]
Coach glad with Sukma squad’s improvement
KUCHING: Sarawak Sukma lawn bowls coach Mohd Fairus Abang Deni is satisfied with the improvement shown by his players. “On average, they (lawn bowlers) have managed to put up a pretty decent showing when given the opportunity. “In fact, they would come back with medals in the tournaments that they took part in.” He said […]
Ramadan gifts part of CSR initiatives
KUCHING: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Kuching organised a ‘Ramadan Drive Thru’ programme at its office compound on Wednesday. The programme adapted the gotong-royong concept in preparing and distributing bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) to the public. Staff members of the main sponsor, Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd, were invited to participate in the programme, which was part […]
