Swinburne Sarawak to hold Ramadan bazaar

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will hold its Swinburne Ramadan bazaar at the campus from Monday to Wednesday ( May 21-23).

Marketing and student recruitment director Jagdish Singh said the university is pleased to host the event for the second time.

“As a city-campus with large open spaces suitable for events, our aim is to open our doors to the public for shared experiences and this Ramadan bazaar is a platform for us to bring people together during the holy month of Ramadan.

“With the continued support from everyone, we hope to grow this into an annual event which attracts not only Kuchingites but tourists too,” he said in a press release yesterday.

Over 20 vendors and food trucks are expected to participate in the event including Thirst Company, BZMZ Siblings, Hombre Burger, Rosa Dayut Enterprise, Hanie Makes & Bakes, Marik by Entayang, ERV’s Milk Tea, Digi Telecommunications and Flint & Steel.

The bazaar will run from 4pm to 8pm daily, with local and international food and beverages sold at discounted prices, in addition to local businesses selling items such as handicrafts and jewellery.

Minister of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah is scheduled to launch the bazaar on Monday and then join a breaking of the fast meal.

Pertubuhan Kebajikan Baiturrahmah residents and staff have been invited to join the breaking of the fast as well.

Last year, the bazaar attracted a crowd of over 1,500, and raised RM3,000 for three charitable bodies. Visitors will get complimentary parking as well as specially packaged dates.

A prayer room is available on campus for those who wish to pray before or after the breaking of fast. Interested vendors can contact Abdul Rahim Mohamad on 0146944906 or email abmohamad@ swinburne.edu.my.