Thursday, 3 April 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Super Save Elite offers vibrant and mesmerising Aidilfitri decorations

KUCHING: As Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, vibrant energy fills the atmosphere, with homes and communities coming alive as they prepare to celebrate the end of Ramadan.Amid the preparations for this joyous celebration, one can find shops selling Aidilfitri decorations popping up, offering an array of ornaments to adorn homes.Decorating at

Submitting tax return at one’s convenience

KUCHING: It is that time of the year again when Malaysians submit their income tax returns to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), carefully tracking their income and expenses to fulfil their financial obligation. According to LHDN, tax payers can submit their tax return form for the Year of Assessment 2023

Lemang holds its own amid rising prices

A HIGHLIGHT of the vibrant Ramadan bazaar scene is the much-loved lemang, a classic Malay dish made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and salt, cooked in a hallowed bamboo tube lined with banana leaves. At the busy Stutong Ramadan Bazaar, Mohd Saiful Bahari, 47, also referred to as Saiful Lemang,

Zakat fitrah rate set at RM7.50

KUCHING: Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) has set the zakat fitrah rate in the state for this year at RM7.50, announced Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shilbli Abang Mohd Nailie. “The RM7.50 rate is still affordable for our Muslim community, allowing them to fulfill this responsibility. “I

50 asnaf children receive school items

KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) distributed school essentials to 50 asnaf or underprivileged children in the Kuching division under the “Back to School” Programme today. General manager of TBS, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie handed out the items in preparation for the upcoming school term on March 11

Sumptous Ramadan buffet dinner with affordable price at Samudra Hotel

KUCHING: Samudra Hotel, located on Jalan Nanas here is bringing back its traditional kampung-style sungkey (breaking fast) and Set Talam Ombak dishes in conjunction with the month of Ramadan this year. Set Talam Ombak is a variety of dishes served on a large tray (also called talam in Bahasa Melayu Sarawak).

Responders concern about data security

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the Central Database Hub (PADU) earlier this year. The objective of PADU is to provide a comprehensive and secure database to produce accurate data analysis and enable the government to determine targeted subsidies. The government is currently diligently trying to encourage

A tale of adventure and romance

“FOUL Heart Huntsman” is the second and final instalment of the “Foul Lady Fortune” duology, and this duology tells the story of Rosalind Lang, the first protagonist, Juliette Cai’s cousin.  The first book of this duology is a retelling of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”, and this book has excavated