3,000 gather at Kuching Waterfront for Iftar Perdana 2.0

KUCHING (March 7): The Kuching Waterfront came alive with excited footsteps and lively chatter as Iftar Perdana 2.0 kicked off in a vibrant atmosphere of unity in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan.

The programme, organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) in collaboration with the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS), brought together around 3,000 visitors who gathered with family and friends to share a meaningful moment of togetherness.

Held at the city’s iconic waterfront, the event featured a variety of engaging activities to enliven Ramadan celebrations among city residents.

Highlights included a children’s colouring competition and the distribution of iftar dishes such as bubur lambuk, bubur pedas, bubur Asyura, assorted traditional cakes, and iftar meal packs to members of the public.

More than just a community gathering, this year’s Iftar Perdana also served as a platform for collaboration between the private sector, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to foster the spirit of togetherness, charity, and the culture of giving throughout Ramadan.

Among the contributions, MIS distributed 5,000 packs of bubur Asyura, while Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad contributed 3,000 assorted traditional cakes and beverages.

Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Batu Lintang provided 1,000 packs of bubur pedas, and Maggi Malaysia prepared 1,000 packs of bubur lambuk for visitors.

Support also came from Affin Bank and Mahashafi Restaurant, which sponsored dinner meals for attendees.

The packed meals were distributed by Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, MIS president Datuk Misnu Taha, and Kuching North Datuk Bandar Dato Hilmy Othman.

Visitors began arriving as early as 4pm, securing their spots, laying out mats, and setting up tents in preparation for the outdoor iftar session.

Adding a unique experience to this year’s programme was the introduction of Ramadan Glamping, offering a relaxed and exclusive setting for visitors to enjoy their iftar comfortably while taking in the scenic view of the Sarawak River.

Food and beverage trucks were also set up near the Square Tower along the Kuching Waterfront, further enhancing the lively atmosphere.

As the call to Maghrib prayer approached, families shared a quiet moment of gratitude while waiting to break their fast together.

Iftar Perdana 2.0 is an initiative that brings people from all backgrounds together to share blessings and enjoy iftar in an atmosphere of goodwill, while nurturing the values of unity, compassion, and gratitude.