No Ramadan bazaar, but food sale goes on
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars held during the fasting month have attracted both Muslims and non-Muslims all these years. This time around, these fans of the bazaar are in for a disappointment as the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had announced its cancellation due to the surge in positive Covid-19 cases lately in most districts, including […]
Food and beverage traders have no choice but to adapt
MIRI: Following the city council’s decision to not hold any Ramadan bazaar during the Muslim fasting month, food and beverage traders have turned to the Internet to do business. “You don’t have a choice really. We need to adapt to change, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic,” said one food vendor, Sofina Tan. Sofina, who has […]
Juh Sungkei at BCCK from April 13 to May 12
KUCHING: This Ramadan, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) will launch its specially crafted throwback menu in conjunction with the ‘Juh Sungkei di BCCK’ programme with the options of dine-in, takeaways and delivery from April 13 to May 12, 2021. “Our aim is to provide customers with the same excellent standard of food variety, service, ambiance […]
Register for DBKU Ramadan stalls this Friday
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has invited those who are interested in doing business at the Satok, Semarak, and Sukma Ria Ramadan Bazaars throughout the fasting month starting on the first day of Ramadan, Apr 13, to come forward for registration. In a statement, it said applicants must visit the DBKU Auditorium, Bangunan Bukit […]
Hello, Ramadan bazaar!
KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaar in Sarawak is allowed to operate during the fasting month from April 12 to May 12. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said however, the operations of the bazaar must be in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. “Before starting operation, these premises are required to obtain […]
Ramadan bazaars making a comeback
KUCHING: The Satok Bazaar Ramadan will be making a comeback during the fasting month after its absence in the previous year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Two other bazaars in Semarak and Sukma Ria, which are under the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), will also be operating. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic […]
Company donates food aid
DALAT: PBH Sdn Bhd donated food aid to 100 poor and less fortunate as well as Muslim converts in Dalat constituency here on Friday. It’s chairman Tan Sri Khalid Marzuki hoped the contributions would lighten the burden of the recipients during the fasting month and conditional movement control order (CMCO). Members of Dalat Skuad Sayang […]
Bubur lambuk for Kpg Tabuan Hj Drahman
KUCHING: A total of 400 bubur lambuk packages were distributed in Kampung Tabuan Haji Drahman in Jalan Foochow here, yesterday. Present to officiate the distribution ceremony was Sarawak Islamic Department (Jais) director Khalidi Ibrahim. According to Jais Kuching Division officer (Islamic Affairs) Awang Salmi Awang Sabudin, the programme was conducted throughout the state in conjunction […]
Workers’ Day in the new normal
KUALA LUMPUR: Today, Malaysian workers observe Workers’ Day while still in the movement control order (MCO) period, with a new atmosphere brought about by challenges arising from the Covid-19 pandemic. There are no gatherings planned by the federal or state governments to celebrate the day, and this is part of the new normal which Malaysians […]
Life goes on with the ‘new normal’
KUCHING: Today, six days into the month of Ramadan, many Muslims have already adapted to the so-called ‘new normal’ that came about due to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Even the movement control order (MCO) is beginning to feel like part of that new normal. Fasting is tough enough in the best of times, […]