KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has called on restaurants and the public to donate halal food packs for his ministry’s youth Ramadan programmes in Asajaya on 7 March and Kuching on 14 March 2026.
The ‘Lan Berambih Sungke Belia Asajaya 2026’ event will take place at Asajaya Sports Complex, Samarahan, featuring performances, lucky draw sessions, and the distribution of ‘bubur lambuk’ to participants.
The Kuching edition, ‘Jum Berambih Sungkei Kuching 2026’, will be held at Padang Merdeka and will include a special performance by Rabbani, busking performances by the group Intan, and a guest talk by Ustaz Mohamad Raufa Abdul Raub.
In addition to the performances, participants can enjoy glamping experiences, the lighting of oil lamps (pelita), youth creative competitions, Islamic art activities, and communal meals, alongside lucky draws.
The State Minister of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development encouraged members of the public to bring potluck dishes, picnic mats, and their own mats or cloths to join in the festivities.
“We encourage restaurants and the public to contribute halal food packs, whether 10, 20, or 50, so that everyone, including local youth and asnaf, can enjoy iftar together,” he said.
He made these remarks during a press conference on ‘Lan Berambih Sungke Belia 2026’ at Baitulmakmur Building II today (March 5).
Reflecting on last year’s event, Abdul Karim said the Kuching edition had around 5,000 participants at Padang Merdeka, which even caught the attention of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, highlighting the success of the program.
“Many people were at the event, including university students and visitors from outside the city.
“People from all races – Malay, Dayak, Chinese, Kadazan, and even non-Muslims joined the programme. It shows how Ramadan activities can unite our communities,” he said.
On how the public can contribute, he added that anyone who wants to help can call the ministry directly to arrange food pack donations or other contributions.
“We will set up tables so that people can come, just like in a mosque, for those who want to give in charity. We provide food, but during Ramadan, it is a time when neighbours often share meals – if my house has something, we send a little to the neighbour,” said Abdul Karim.
“Looking at it this way, anyone who wants to contribute is encouraged, as it is recommended in Islam to give and provide food to those who are fasting.”
The ministry’s youth Ramadan programmes will also extend to Sibu, Mukah and Lundu, giving youth across Sarawak the opportunity to participate in activities that combine faith, culture and community bonding.
