KUCHING: For traders at the Kota Sentosa Mile 7 Ramadan Bazaar 2026, the early arrival of crowds as early as 2.30 pm signalled brisk business, as people from all walks of life flocked to the venue in search of a wide array of delicacies for breaking fast or to take home and share with their families.
Raboyah Saie, who is in her 60s, said she has long been involved in Ramadan bazaars, previously selling assorted traditional kuih and beverages.
However, she now focuses solely on drinks such as sugarcane juice, coconut water, ‘asamboi’, shaved ice dessert (ABC), ‘laici kang’ and others.
She said the price of each drink varies according to cup size, with smaller cups sold at RM3, while larger cups are priced at RM5. Takeaway portions, served in plastic bag range between RM4 and RM6.
Raboyah added that she has maintained the same prices over the years, noting that she keeps her prices fixed despite rising costs.
“It’s still like it was in the old days, but back then sugarcane was much cheaper – about 50 cents per kilo whereas now it’s nearly RM2 per kilo.
“To set up and sell at the bazaar, we usually spend around RM1,500 (for sugarcane),” she told Sarawak Tribune when met.
Now entering its fourth day of operation, Raboyah said business has generally been good, except on the first day when heavy rain damaged some canopies, although conditions improved in the following days.
Another trader, 28-year-old Siti Amira of S-A Sushi, offers homemade sushi priced between RM1 and RM3, selling about 10 to 11 trays daily and offering a variety of nigiri (hand-pressed) and maki (rolled) sushi.
According to Amira, despite selling at affordable prices, she is still able to make a profit. On good days, her sales can reach up to RM1,000.
For Dayang Seniah Ramli, 44, who operates under the brand Aidil Murtabak, she has been selling murtabak at Ramadan bazaars since 2009.
She focuses solely on murtabak, with chicken and beef varieties priced at RM6 per piece.
Over the years, she said the price has gradually increased due to rising raw material costs, from RM2.50 previously to RM4.50 and eventually reaching RM6.
“God-willing, we also want to share our blessings. At the bazaar, people who are breaking fast look for food that is tasty yet worth the price. So we always do our best to make delicious murtabak for them. This year, we did not raise our prices,” she said.
She added that she previously sold at Satok but returned to Kota Sentosa because of its strategic location.
So far, she described the response as very encouraging, especially with her stall located right at the entrance of the bazaar, adding that favourable weather has also helped attract more visitors and boost her business.
